Jul 30, 2016
Jul 24, 2016
How To Start Losing Weight
Body image is crucial to a lot of people. If you currently struggle with your own body image due to excess weight, then you may feel self-conscious about the way you look. If you are ready to make a change to your life and weight, you need to learn how to start losing weight effectively.
To start with, you should see your doctor. Too many end up going on a diet and doing exercises without consulting their physician. This can be potentially dangerous, especially if you have a pre-existing condition. Consulting with your doctor can also help you gain some insight as to what kind of plan would work for your personal needs. After all, they already know a lot about your health.
You need to create a written plan. This plan should detail what your goals are and hat steps you have to take to get there. Putting it in writing helps you clearly see what needs to be done to get to your goal. For instance, if you want to run a marathon, list that and put what hurdles you need to go through in order to reach that goal. Think of it like a staircase. You go up one stair and then another until you reach the very end. This can also be a great motivator to help you stick with your weight loss efforts.
Think of any changes as a part of your lifestyle. Too many people don't think of their weight loss efforts as lifestyle changes, so as a result, they "fall off the wagon." Don't do this. Consider your "diet," the new and better way that you plan on eating for the rest of your life. Healthy produce, carbs, proteins, and other food groups provide enough delicious and nutritious provide so many great options. You don't need to constantly binge on sweet and salty foods anymore. That doesn't mean that you can't ever have those foods, but remember to keep things in moderation.
The same thing goes for exercise. don't think of working out as a "just until I reach my goal" ordeal. Staying fit stakes a lifetime, so if you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off, you will craft a routine or multiple routines that work for you and that you can keep doing indefinitely to keep yourself fit.
Support is a great thing to have when losing weight. Whether it's a friend or family member that works out with you or you join a weight loss forum online, being around others with a similar goal can help keep you motivated. When things get rough, you will have people that have most likely been there that can comfort and encourage you to keep going.
Weight loss may seem scary at first, but it doesn't have to be that way. Taking small steps at the beginning can make the whole thing a lot easier. Just be sure to keep in mind that you are not only losing weight, but working towards a better life. Think of every change as a positive addition that you plan to use in your life going forward.
Jul 23, 2016
Creating a Personal Development Plan
Creating a personal development plan can transform an individual’s life. It can help a person get in touch with their internal feelings, determine exactly who they want to be, and how they want to live their life. A personal development plan is often used by younger individuals that are constantly bombarded by peer pressure. However, adults can benefit greatly by creating their own personal development plan, to take the single step forward to transforming a life.
What You Admire
It is imperative to first decide exactly what types of characteristics you admire and other individuals, and would like to internalize on your own. These might be the types of characteristics that are easy to measure such as staying physically fit. It might include taking on a better and healthier diet, or living a life full of integrity.
Choosing the right types of characteristics that you find in other individuals that you admire should be on the top of the list. Decide which three characteristics you would like to incorporate in your own life, to begin the process of transformation. The types of characteristics you should focus on are the ones that are outside your personal comfort zone. However, they should not be so unattainable, as to become quickly discouraged.
Setting Successful Goals
To be successful, you will need to set goals. If the characteristics you selected above are tangible, like physical fitness, you will need to understand exactly what the goal looks like. It might include participating in a marathon, simply walking the neighborhood, or changing bad eating habits to healthier ones.
If the characteristics include living a life with high integrity, you will need to detail exactly what that looks like to you. It may mean ending bad behaviors, making better habits, or asking for outside help to achieve the goal.
Flesh It Out
Once the goals are firmly in place, it is time to flesh them out, to give them substance. It is time to expand the plan to add meat to the bones. It is impossible to skimp during this part of the process. Expanding the plan might include attaching some form of timelines or benchmarks where you need to reach a specific goal at a specific time. Be realistic, and flesh out the goals on a timeline that can be easily achieved.
Find the Support
It is much easier to obtain these types of goals in your personal development plan with support. It can be a family member, friend, therapist, physician or an exercise buddy that simply wants to take the route with you. With enough support, it is easy to achieve nearly any type of goal as long as it has been set in a realistic time frame.
The last portion of the personal development plan should include a way to celebrate your success. This can be done through by keeping a journal, or checking off a long list of necessary goals. Part of the celebration should also include a look back so that you can determine exactly how far you have come on the journey. Remember that slip ups are part of the process, and you will need to forgive yourself if you need to start the process over again.
Combining Physical And Mental Personal Development For Greater Success
I am an advocate of doing personal development daily. You should listen to motivational recordings on a daily basis to improve your mental outlook and your focus. You should read motivational books daily to strengthen you motivation using another modality. You should exercise daily to improve your body and your mind. Where are you going to find the time to do all of these things? The answer is combining your physical and mental personal development. Let me tell you about my favorite method.
I am a walker. My favorite form of exercise is to get outside and walk fast. It gets the heart pumping faster, the blood flowing freely, and gives me time to use my mind. Walking does not require intense thought. I walk approximately one hour every day. I use this same time to listen to motivational audio recordings. I take my MP3 player with me when I head out for my morning walk. I have the player loaded with recording from top motivational speakers like Tony Robbins, David Wood, Jim Rohn, and even Oprah. I get a dose of motivation while I walk.
Personal development is not limited to motivation, though. You need to expand your knowledge to help you fulfill your goals. I add audio books to my playlist that help me learn the skills to obtain my goals. This can include books on financial development, fitness, proper diet, memory improvement, or any other skill you need to learn.
I split my hour walk into two sections. The first 30 minutes I listen to motivational speakers to get my mind moving in overdrive. Then I switch into learning mode. The last 30 minutes of my walk is spent listening to teachers explaining ways I can improve my life using their techniques and systems. You cannot imagine the power of starting your day this way. You go from sleeping to physically alert and active in moments. You go from sluggish thoughts to excitement. You go from wondering how to solve problems to getting the advice you need to move forward. You do it all before you start your workday.
I have not forgotten about the reading time. I have an inexpensive exercise bike in my home. It is setup in the family room where everyone watches television. In the evening, I get on my exercise bike and pedal slowly while I read. This helps me wind down from the day and still get a little additional exercise. I am spending time with my family and reading inspirational words. I do not worry about the disruptions from the family or the television. I am reading to relax and absorb. The words flow into my subconscious where they provide the greatest benefit.
There is one last piece of advice I want to offer. Write down your goals and read them before you start your morning workout and after you finish reading your inspirational book at night. Plant those goals deeply in your mind while you continue your personal development quest. You will be surprised as you start seeing your goals moving closer day by day.
Jul 11, 2016
How To Ramp Up Your Weight Loss Efforts
If you are looking to add a little extra get up to your weight loss efforts, then you have to think creatively. Weight loss is a way of life, and it means that you actually keep the weight off afterwards too through lifestyle changes that you make. So let me tell you about some things I've been doing lately to help my efforts when trying to lose weight.
I really focus on my exercise plan. There are two things here that I make sure that I do. First, I make sure that I commit myself to each workout and do not miss any of them. In order to do this, I switch up activities often, and I find people to work out with. This keeps me inspired and motivated. Second, I do things outside of my exercise regimen that find me getting that extra activity in each day. For instance, I take a walk after dinner with my husband. Now, this is enjoyable and our alone time, but it's also exercise as well. Another example is when I take the stairs when coming back to my condo. I live on the 7th floor, and that gives me a little extra workout a few times each day. I actually enjoy it because I know I am working towards my weight loss goals.
You see, it's very important that you make those little decisions that can aid in your weight loss. Each small decision builds on another, and this means when it comes to the activities you do, the foods you eat, and just about everything you can dream up. If you really think about it, there are so many opportunities to impact your weight loss in a positive way each day.
I also like to do a little juicing. My favorite breakfast used to be biscuits and gravy. Sure I have the less fat option of this breakfast from time to time, but I have to really think about what I'm eating. I have really gotten into juicing for breakfast. I can have a delicious smoothie that provides me with all the nutrients I need to jump start my day.
One of the worst things you can do when trying to lose weight is to eat too late in the day. It's worse than skipping breakfast. I found myself a few times eating too late at night, and it felt like it took days to get myself back on track. You see, your digestion doesn't get a chance to do its thing properly.
One other thing I like to do is to enjoy cooking. Sure, I don't have the time sometimes, but I sure do like to try. For instance, I'll look up recipes online that provide a way to eat my favorite foods with less calories and fat. You think I'm going to go without eating chocolate? I make my chocolate recipes, and I find ways to eat just about everything I like from time to time.
Jul 6, 2016
Chocolate Is The Best Way To Help You Develop Good Health
This may seem like a strange way of improving your personal well being, but it is true, chocolate will help you in more ways than one. The following is a list of chocolates benefits to help you improve.
Chocolate prevents cavities. Most dentists would argue that point but because of a substance called theobromine, which has proven to be equal in effectiveness as fluoride, unsweetened chocolate helps to keep those nasty cavities away.
Chocolate has been proven to lower the risk of stroke. Due to the makeup of cocoa, it has ingredients that actually help to supply more blood flow around the areas of the brain.
It is a proven medical fact that a small piece of chocolate is an aid to lowering blood pressure levels. It seems that the darker has an abundance of a product that is called flavanol. This helpful substance has been shown to raise the nitric oxide levels in your blood. You can expect up to a 40 percent lower risk of any future heart attacks.
That dark sweet, tasty substance that we know as chocolate is apparently full of healthful antioxidants. These antioxidants are what the body requires to help prevent deadly cancer cells from forming. You do not need to eat a lot of chocolate to maintain a proper level of these cancer fighting antioxidants.
Most of us enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee to help us get the day started on the right note. The caffeine in coffee has been well documented as providing a person with a quick energy burst. Chocolate has a similar effect on our body due to it containing xanthine. That is why chocolate is the perfect partner to a cup of coffee.
Have you ever noticed the warm calm feeling that overcomes you after you have eaten a piece of chocolate? Chocolate has the ability to calm us down. This is all due the extra serotonin that it produces in your brain. This little boost of serotonin will help you to forget about all of life’s anxieties for a while, that is until you have your next piece.
Chocolate is well known throughout the world as an aphrodisiac. As mentioned before, it provides the brain with more serotonin and also sends some to the areas of your brain that control pleasure. That is why so many men use chocolate as a gift to their sweethearts and on the flip side, which is why so many women prefer to receive chocolate as a gift.
You will probably not win any Nobel Prizes when you consume chocolate, but you may find that your IQ will jump a few points higher. It is the same as for reducing your chances of stroke. Chocolate is known to provide higher blood flow to the brain. A recent study has shown that older folks have an increased and sharper cognitive ability for a period of time after they have eaten a piece of chocolate.
Change Your Mind Change Your Life
The greatest power we all possess is the power of choice. Every day we wake up and make choices that impact our lives. From the small choices to the big ones all of them play a major factor in how we develop in our lives. When you have made the choice to transform yourself into a better person then you are making one of the most impactful choices of your life. Improving the way you function can help you live a more productive and fulfilling life. To change you must first prepare your mind so that your body and actions will follow your desires.
Figure out a way to motivate yourself mentally for a positive change in your life. People trying to lose weight should picture an image of their body a few months from now when they take off a shirt. Anyone that wants to become more cultured and travel should look forward to any upcoming trips they have planned for the future. Whatever you have to do to motivate yourself mentally do it. You cannot hope to change if you do not change the way you think. Get rid of any negative thoughts you have in your head and focus on the positive. Positive reinforcement can go a long way in motivating you to stick to your goals.
What is it that you want to change about yourself? Do you want to make a significant change in your body type or the way you act? Are you interested in making more money? Sit down and actually think about the type of person you want to develop into. Personal development relies heavily on the goals you set forth. Clearly outline your goals to ensure that you have a clear understanding of what type of person you wish to change into.
Devise a strategy towards personal development. A lot of people that want a positive change in their life get a life coach. A life coach is someone that motivates you in every aspect of life. This person acts as your guide and disciplinary measure should you stray from your path towards development. Your life coach does not have to be a professional; a friend or family member can be your life coach. Consider talking to someone you can rely on to keep you motivated through every step you take as you try and develop into a better version of yourself.
Every day write down what you are going to do to change. Put a quick note on your phone so you have access to it at all times. Constantly remind yourself how you are going to change as the day progresses. At the end of the day rate yourself and then reflect on the good things you did and then on some of the things you could have done better. Work towards changing who you are every day and before you know it you will be a much better person. Even if you don't feel different everyone else around you will notice a difference in you.
Figure out a way to motivate yourself mentally for a positive change in your life. People trying to lose weight should picture an image of their body a few months from now when they take off a shirt. Anyone that wants to become more cultured and travel should look forward to any upcoming trips they have planned for the future. Whatever you have to do to motivate yourself mentally do it. You cannot hope to change if you do not change the way you think. Get rid of any negative thoughts you have in your head and focus on the positive. Positive reinforcement can go a long way in motivating you to stick to your goals.
What is it that you want to change about yourself? Do you want to make a significant change in your body type or the way you act? Are you interested in making more money? Sit down and actually think about the type of person you want to develop into. Personal development relies heavily on the goals you set forth. Clearly outline your goals to ensure that you have a clear understanding of what type of person you wish to change into.
Devise a strategy towards personal development. A lot of people that want a positive change in their life get a life coach. A life coach is someone that motivates you in every aspect of life. This person acts as your guide and disciplinary measure should you stray from your path towards development. Your life coach does not have to be a professional; a friend or family member can be your life coach. Consider talking to someone you can rely on to keep you motivated through every step you take as you try and develop into a better version of yourself.
Every day write down what you are going to do to change. Put a quick note on your phone so you have access to it at all times. Constantly remind yourself how you are going to change as the day progresses. At the end of the day rate yourself and then reflect on the good things you did and then on some of the things you could have done better. Work towards changing who you are every day and before you know it you will be a much better person. Even if you don't feel different everyone else around you will notice a difference in you.
Jul 3, 2016
Developing Yourself
Personal development comes in a wide variety of activities, but it has been my experience that you have to actively want to change yourself before anything can be done. From there, you are able to grow and learn from your experiences. This will aid in all aspects of your life, from the home to the work place.
The ability to look in on oneself and see where you fall short is a hard thing for most people to do. It took me years to figure out that I needed to change and even longer to actually make the change a set reality. Often times, the need for change comes from a dark part of your life, but you may be lucky enough to have insight or others helping you to know where you need to improve.
The path to personal development can be long and hard, but that isn't to say you won't have fun in the process. If you enjoy reading, there are thousands of books that can help you for whatever aspect of development you want and need. You may not realize it, but the books HR speaks about to staff often have great truths hidden within them, as long as you are willing to accept the advice.
It has been an ongoing process for me to develop, both personally and professionally. In fact, it even involved a bit of therapy early on to learn self-coping skills after a long stretch of depression. Hearing about my faults wasn't easy, but ten years later, I understand what my therapist was telling me and that helped, at least for a while.
Like in anything, you stagnate and think that everything is better even if things are worse. This happened to me as well, as I'm sure it has happened for many others. The key is to always reflect on yourself whenever things are both going well and badly. This combination of reflection gives you a solid look into what happens in your life, and more importantly, it shows how you react.
Take these reactions and build on them. If you are too angry, try to find a way to dissolve your anger before it blows up. Some cry too easily, and you can take this observation as a wake-up call to toughen yourself up. These skills will help with your spouse, coworkers, and your boss during the tough times.
If you're having a hard time tapping into your emotions, and don't have the insurance for a therapist, finding a nonjudgmental friend might be good for you. You two can speak about what problems you are having, and they might be willing to help. Just be careful not to overburden them, and strike a balance of give and take before pursuing this option.
With the right mindset, humans are able to move mountains. If your boss or a loved one sees a change in you for the better, you will want to continue to try and grow, and the cycle will continue. Don't be discouraged, and allow yourself a better life.
Confidence Is Key
Let’s face it; if you want to succeed at anything, you need to have a certain level of confidence. This doesn’t mean that you need to boldly and fearlessly attack every aspect of life. There certainly may be areas where you lack confidence. You need to identify, however, the areas of life where you need to be confident in order to succeed.
The first thing you need to do is to identify where you need more confidence, and where you don’t. Let’s say, for example, that you are afraid of public speaking, and you need to get over that to succeed. In this case, you need to gain confidence in speaking in front of people. If you lack confidence in cooking a good meal, that certainly won’t matter to your speaking ability. You need to identify where you need to gain confidence, and where lack of confidence doesn’t matter. This doesn’t mean that you can’t gain confidence in other areas, though.
One of the dangers of a lack of confidence is that it can fuel failure. Failure then leads to decreased confidence, which leads to failure, which leads to… well you can see it’s a vicious circle. Lack of confidence and failure feed on each other, and they will drag you down. So, the first key to gaining confidence is to succeed rather than fail.
Your first successes do not need to be major successes. You just need to succeed at something to start lifting yourself up, and break out of the failure->lack of confidence cycle. Choose a small goal to achieve. This needs to be a goal that you cannot achieve at this time, but it also needs to be achievable with a little bit of work. Set your mind on achieving this goal. Set yourself a realistic time frame, and then determine what you need to in order to succeed.
Once you achieve this goal, you will start to see that you can succeed. Keep setting yourself goals, and work towards achieving them. Success will lead to confidence, which will lead to more success, and so on. Before long, you will be able to attack the critical areas where you lack confidence. If you fear public speaking, you can now start working on that lack of confidence. Find mentors to help you along. Find groups and organizations that will help you to build confidence.
Do not confuse confidence with arrogance. Being confident is a good thing, being arrogant is a bad thing. Confidence is the idea that you can achieve something that you can succeed. Arrogance is the idea that you are better than others.
Confidence is the key to succeeding in any aspect of life. Whether you want to succeed in business, creative endeavors, fitness, weight loss, or family, you need to have confidence. Start by setting yourself small goals, and find small successes. Build on those successes and you will find yourself gaining confidence in all areas of your life. Once you have confidence and success, then you can start helping those who lack confidence themselves.
How My Personal Development Plan Overcame My Depressive Lifestyle
For more than the last decade, I have been in a strong, unyielding battle against my depression. My condition is a result of an odd kind of illness. At first, it showed no types of physical signs, and I felt no symptoms, other than being depressed. I had no stressful event that occurred in my life that served as a trigger. However, I was still depressed.
When I first started feeling my depressive thoughts, I avoided admitting I had any kind of real issue. I just figured that it was a part of the growing process, and that everyone experienced what I was feeling. Eventually I recognized that I was feeling a high level of stress and anxiety that others did not.
It did not take long before I started developing rashes on my body that were stress-related. While the doctors first began treating my skin condition, it became evident that there was an underlying problem – my depression.
It was only at this point that I recognized that I had some type of serious issue that needed to be dealt with. I was extremely unhappy, and recognized that if I did not take some proactive step, it could take over my entire life. I chose to seek help from others.
The doctor just wanted to prescribe heavy dose antidepressant medications, but at first I was reluctant. I instead chose to develop a personal development plan that included clinical therapy, where I spoke with an individual every week about my negative outlook on life. I was taught that creating one negative thought tends to produce another one, creating a cycle that serves no purpose or benefit.
My therapist indicated that my negative thoughts tended to push all of my problems onto others. It was always someone elses fault that was causing my negative outlook. Every bit of my misfortune in life was the result of someone elses action.
I was soon given a variety of activities to perform to get me out of my depressive mood. My therapist had me altering my diet, to eat healthier foods of an organic nature. I felt better after just a few weeks. However, to suggest that my depression was gone would not be truthful.
She then put me on an exercise regimen, where I spent at least 20 to 30 minutes every day performing some type of exerting physical exercise. I joined a gym, and got on the treadmill, and soon found that I was feeling much better, especially while I was working out.
My clinical therapist indicated that what was happening during the exercise was that my body was producing endorphins, which was making me feel significantly better. I quickly became addicted to working out every day, started becoming extremely physically fit, and felt better than I ever had before in my life.
While I know that some individuals have experienced a high quality improvement in their life through taking anti-depressants, I feel better relief by taking a more natural approach. Since then, my personal development plan has made me feel significantly better, and I no longer have my negative thoughts and bad behaviors.
Best Personal Development Tips to Achieve Your Life's Goals
Personal development is important to achieve the goals of your life. All humans, at some stage in their lives, would feel that they need to improve some aspect of their lives. Even the most successful person on earth would have some area in his life that needs to be improved. Before improving anything in your life, first you need to accept that you are lacking in that particular aspect or quality in your life. This could be done through your own comprehension or else you could ask someone close to you. Do not be shamed of accepting that you are imperfect. Nobody is perfect in this world, for that matter.
If you don't ask for help, you would not get help. If your life is not working as you intended and you don't see any need to change anything. You may be resisting something about yourself. You may be not wanting to accept that you must change for the better. This may be because you are ashamed of seeing yourself as being imperfect. Until you accept your imperfection, you cannot improve anything in your life.
Once you accept that you have something in your life that need to be improved or changed; it is easier for you to start working towards changing it. There are numerous methods of improving or changing your life for the better. Most of them are time tested methods and are very effective in improving the overall quality of your life.
1. Believing in Yourself - Without believing in yourself nothing you do would be successful. If you want to be successful in whatever you do, you should believe that you "Can Do It". You should have unwavering belief in your ability to achieve the goals of your life.
If you could develop this attitude or quality in your life; believe me, 70% of your goals in life are already achieved. Do not underestimate this statement. If you believe that you can do something; you definitely would achieve it. There is no doubt whatsoever in this ability. Your belief about your ability to achieve a certain goal is what matters most in achieving that particular goal. Nothing else matters. The stronger your belief; the sooner you would achieve the goal.
2. Practice Makes Perfection - This is true in all areas of our lives. Be it physical or mental, practice is what makes it perfect. If you ask the athletes they would testify to this. Ask any boxer or wrestler; they would definitely agree with this statement hundred percent. If you need to improve any area in your life, practice every day.
3. Do Not Give Up - Most people would give up on their personal development goals, when they do not see instant results. Our society has made us used to instant gratification. We expect results immediately in whatever we do in life. Do not give up halfway, when you don't see quick results. It may take some time, but it is definitely achievable with regular practice.
Some of the age old tips on how to achieve your goals in life through personal development was discussed in this article. Incorporating these into your life would make it easier to achieve your goals.
If you don't ask for help, you would not get help. If your life is not working as you intended and you don't see any need to change anything. You may be resisting something about yourself. You may be not wanting to accept that you must change for the better. This may be because you are ashamed of seeing yourself as being imperfect. Until you accept your imperfection, you cannot improve anything in your life.
Once you accept that you have something in your life that need to be improved or changed; it is easier for you to start working towards changing it. There are numerous methods of improving or changing your life for the better. Most of them are time tested methods and are very effective in improving the overall quality of your life.
1. Believing in Yourself - Without believing in yourself nothing you do would be successful. If you want to be successful in whatever you do, you should believe that you "Can Do It". You should have unwavering belief in your ability to achieve the goals of your life.
If you could develop this attitude or quality in your life; believe me, 70% of your goals in life are already achieved. Do not underestimate this statement. If you believe that you can do something; you definitely would achieve it. There is no doubt whatsoever in this ability. Your belief about your ability to achieve a certain goal is what matters most in achieving that particular goal. Nothing else matters. The stronger your belief; the sooner you would achieve the goal.
2. Practice Makes Perfection - This is true in all areas of our lives. Be it physical or mental, practice is what makes it perfect. If you ask the athletes they would testify to this. Ask any boxer or wrestler; they would definitely agree with this statement hundred percent. If you need to improve any area in your life, practice every day.
3. Do Not Give Up - Most people would give up on their personal development goals, when they do not see instant results. Our society has made us used to instant gratification. We expect results immediately in whatever we do in life. Do not give up halfway, when you don't see quick results. It may take some time, but it is definitely achievable with regular practice.
Some of the age old tips on how to achieve your goals in life through personal development was discussed in this article. Incorporating these into your life would make it easier to achieve your goals.
Being Kind To Yourself: A Short Guide - Personal development
A lot of people don't realize how important it is to be kind to yourself. They think it a silly, immature notion, but they don't realize that being kind to yourself is one of the best things you can do in your life.
Think about it, you are probably not that kind to yourself when you are in deep thought. At least once this week, you may have called yourself an idiot, fat, crazy or some other negative adjective. And the truth is this: when we are not comfortable with ourselves, no one else is going to be comfortable with us either. That is why it is absolutely imperative for you to make sure that you are being kind and gentle with yourself. Here are some tips to help you to do that.
First, monitor the thoughts you are thinking. Everyone is unkind to themselves sometimes, but you have to think seriously about how you talk to yourself on a regular basis. When is the last time you thought something nice about yourself? If you're like a lot of people, you simply cannot remember. That is unfortunate.
Make a conscious effort to have more positive self-talk. This sounds very strange, but it works: start with an "I love you" in the morning to yourself in the mirror. It seems silly at first, but over time, you will find that it feels more comfortable to you to say that. You will find that you are happier over time, as well.
Do something you like to do each day. All of us get caught up with problems and work and life, that many times we don't get to do something we enjoy for days or weeks. Treat yourself like you would treat anyone you care about, and allow yourself one fun thing every day. It doesn't have to last a long time, but make room for it each day in your life.
Make sure that you surround yourself with like-minded people. Don't spend time with people who tear you down. That will put your mind on a path it doesn't need to be on. Keep your mind positive by spending time with positive people who are kind to you.
Start a notebook and write in it good things about yourself. People are reluctant to compliment themselves, lest they seem conceited, but it's a good idea to go down the list of your virtues every now and then. Writing them down is a helpful thing to do, so when you feel that you're a mess, you can simply look back over the notebook and see that you are fantastic.
You might be out of practice being kind to yourself, but the suggestions in this article are going to hopefully help you if you put them in practice. It is important that you take the time to try each of these tips. Even if you get just a little relief from life by being good to yourself, it's worth it.
Aspects Of Personal Development
There are many aspects of our lives that help define who we are and how we feel. One of the largest areas of our lives is related to the work that we do or our profession. Therefore this aspect tends to form the most important part of our own personal development.
There are some simple questions that you need to ask yourself regarding the current job you do. Do you enjoy your work or do you just slog away to earn the money you need to survive? Does your work leave you with a sense of fulfillment or does it seem to suck the joy out of your life?
You may be surprised to know that a large percentage of people work just to earn money and take no pleasure in what they do. This in itself is not always a bad thing because money earned can be used to buy some enjoyment such as funding holidays, hobbies, etc.
On the other hand, people who work only for remuneration may not know what they are missing. True fulfillment can really only be achieved when all areas of your life are balanced and compliment each other.
Keep in mind that most of the hours of every day are spent working. If you are truly unhappy in your job, you may spend this time thinking about other things you could be doing or where else you could be. This means that not only are you making yourself unhappy going to work every day, but that you are not giving your job the focus and attention it may deserve.
Finding yourself in this position does not mean that you should just quit and find something new to do. In some cases, for some people this may be a good option, but loosing an income in the current economy may leave you worse off than you are now.
There are however other actions that you can take to improve your work life. Find what it is about your job that you do like and focus on these areas. The parts of your job that you don't like are not going to go away, but you may spend less time thinking about the bad by focusing on the good.
Find out more about moving into a different position within the organisation you are working in. This may not be a better position than you are currently employed in but could be a happier position.
Take a training course or find a mentor to help improve your skills. You will be amazed at how much better you feel about the job you are doing if you are better able to do the job.A life coach or personal development manager can also help you with more ways in which you can improve your work life.
In any aspect of personal development it is important to take your happiness and well-being into your own hands. So take control of your work life by making better choices that leave you more fulfilled.
A Mature Outlook On acquiring A Loan
There may come a time in your life when you and your family are going to require a loan. It could be for the purchase of a new home, a new vehicle, or maybe to consolidate some of your credit card balances that you have outstanding. For some, obtaining a new loan is a daunting proposition. Where do you go to obtain the money that you need? There are so many options in this complex financial lender industry that is always changing. Therefore, it will be beneficial for you to understand how the lending industry works. The following is some of the information that will help you to obtain the best loan and the best rates that you can.
The first thing that you need to realize is that you will be spending a fair amount of time so as to compare the different loan companies. Lending institutions are not all the same when it comes to providing a loan. Some lenders are more interested in business loans rather than personal loans. Therefore, you need to find out which companies are primarily concerned with providing you with the type of loan that you require.
For example, if you are trying to secure a personal loan from a company that has more interest in business loans, then you will be just wasting your time. If you have a previous financial history with a particular bank, credit union, or private loan company, then that should be the first place that you start. The reason that you want to do this is because if you have had a previous relationship with the lender then it will make the entire lending process a lot easier for you.
There are many alternatives to taking out a loan at a bank. These alternative choices can be advantageous to you because they may not include the strict terms that banks require. Some of those restrictions may be the ability to pay off your loan at anytime. Some banks charge a penalty for this. If they do, then you may want to consider another institution.
One of the most important things that you should know before obtaining a loan is your credit rating. This is one of the things that the banks will consider before deciding on whether they are going to give you a personal loan. If your credit rating is very poor, then that will limit your options. You may still be able to secure a loan, however you may have to pay a higher interest rate or have other restrictions placed on the loan. You can go online to find out what your credit score is and how to improve it.
At some point, you will need to show the lender the totals of your income and all of your personal assets. If you have a decent income and a high amount in your savings account, this will help to increase your credit worthiness as a borrower. There are two tapes loans to consider, one is secured, and the other is unsecured. If you have a home or property, this can be used as collateral and will give you a better chance of receiving a personal secured loan. Normally speaking unsecured loans are harder to obtain and they may have more restrictions and higher interest rates.
The fact is that many people who apply for loans miss out on a very important factor. They shop around for the best interest rate and the best term, but they fail to take into consideration how much the total cost of the loan is going to be upon completion. This is an important fact to know when it comes to making the best choice between lenders. Once again if you have a good credit rating and have a high income and some assets this will be an advantage for you to acquire a personal loan that will help lower interest rate.
Once you have filled out your personal loan application the final step is to wait and see if the lender approves your loan application. Once approved, you are now responsible for the repayment of your loan. If you have done your research, you will be happy knowing that you have received the best rate possible. Now, was not all that extra effort worth it?
Jul 2, 2016
How To Ramp Up Your Weight Loss Efforts
If you are looking to add a little extra get up to your weight loss efforts, then you have to think creatively. Weight loss is a way of life, and it means that you actually keep the weight off afterwards too through lifestyle changes that you make. So let me tell you about some things I've been doing lately to help my efforts when trying to lose weight.
I really focus on my exercise plan. There are two things here that I make sure that I do. First, I make sure that I commit myself to each workout and do not miss any of them. In order to do this, I switch up activities often, and I find people to work out with. This keeps me inspired and motivated. Second, I do things outside of my exercise regimen that find me getting that extra activity in each day. For instance, I take a walk after dinner with my husband. Now, this is enjoyable and our alone time, but it's also exercise as well. Another example is when I take the stairs when coming back to my condo. I live on the 7th floor, and that gives me a little extra workout a few times each day. I actually enjoy it because I know I am working towards my weight loss goals.
You see, it's very important that you make those little decisions that can aid in your weight loss. Each small decision builds on another, and this means when it comes to the activities you do, the foods you eat, and just about everything you can dream up. If you really think about it, there are so many opportunities to impact your weight loss in a positive way each day.
I also like to do a little juicing. My favorite breakfast used to be biscuits and gravy. Sure I have the less fat option of this breakfast from time to time, but I have to really think about what I'm eating. I have really gotten into juicing for breakfast. I can have a delicious smoothie that provides me with all the nutrients I need to jump start my day.
One of the worst things you can do when trying to lose weight is to eat too late in the day. It's worse than skipping breakfast. I found myself a few times eating too late at night, and it felt like it took days to get myself back on track. You see, your digestion doesn't get a chance to do its thing properly.
One other thing I like to do is to enjoy cooking. Sure, I don't have the time sometimes, but I sure do like to try. For instance, I'll look up recipes online that provide a way to eat my favorite foods with less calories and fat. You think I'm going to go without eating chocolate? I make my chocolate recipes, and I find ways to eat just about everything I like from time to time.
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