Posts Tagged success
Missoula Chiropractor Presents: A Quick Start Guide to Your Transformation in 2010
Posted by Dr. Shaun Stuto in weight loss on December 23rd, 2009
When the clock strikes midnight, the ball will drop this New Years. The confetti will erupt and the champagne corks will fly. The final chapter of 2009 is quickly coming to an end and we prepare now to turn the page. Just as quickly as they started, the festivities will end. The buzz will die, and life will normalize just as the hangover starts to set in. The sun will rise, a new year will be upon us and life as we know it will be very much the same. Without a definite plan, the smoke and hope you have mustered up regarding changinng your life will smolder into cold ash. That is without a plan. Follow these three powerful strategies instead and create massive change in your life in 2010!
1. Begin with the end in mind- Is there something you want to accomplish this year? What do you want? To lose weight? Gain muscle? Make more friends? Have more time with your family? Your goals are yours. Establish goals in all aspects of your life starting with the end in mind. From there you can work backwards. All goals must be measurable and obtainable. To help you with the brainstorming process, utilize Mind Mapping software. You can download a free version of “Free Mind” and map your thoughts. Define EXACTLY what you want! Remember that fuzzy targets do not get hit!
2. Control self talk-Our thoughts are the most powerful tools we have. Thoughts are critical factors in our success and this is why I refer to them as tools. Understand now that controlling your thoughts dictates the outcome of the game. You have the ability to control the messages in your brain; the 2500 words per minute running through your mind that dictate who you are, and what you are capable of. Most of these thoughts have been taught to us by somebody else. Are you even aware that your attitudes about health and wealth were sculpted by your mothers, fathers, teachers, preachers, coaches and big pharmacy since birth? Start sifting through the rubble of such thoughts and ask if your beliefs are serving you or not. As we start to change our beliefs on a fundamental level, our outcome potential also changes dramatically. Visualize yourself a lean, toned, athletic, wealthy and successful individual. Believe you are on your way there now. Change your beliefs about what is possible. Modify the self talk and I promise you will change your life!
3. Record your progress- Would you believe that by writing down everything that goes into your mouth, you will lose 10 pounds this month? Do it and find out what happens. When you set a goal, record every action and effort you make that has an impact on achieving said goal. Successful people keep score. Do you know the score in your life? Play every ace! Write down the decisions you are making and have someone else evaluate whether the actions are driving you closer or further from the goal.
Implement these three powerful strategies today and believe they will change your life. Know that they will work! Fail forward FAST and without fear. If you want something to change in your life, YOU must change. Believe that everything you desire is obtainable and expect miracles to happen! I wish you a life of abundance! This is Dr. Shaun Stuto.
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The Powerful Impact of Purpose
Posted by Shawn Doyle in fitness on November 17th, 2009
Let’s talk about purpose shall we? Oh I know I know, - you already know your purpose right? Work. Going to the job daily to generate the bucks is not a purpose; it is a justification for going to work. Let me repeat so you understand- it is not the purpose of what you do. It seems to make sense and that is a logical thought process. I can kind of understand how that kind of thinking develops. But it is a huge error to think in that manner. This flawed thought process often leads to low morale and a lack of motivation. The powerful well of motivation is drained when you dont have a specific purpose. So you need to think about this.
Let’s talk about the definition of purpose. The way I define purpose is the reason you are on the planet. So what are you on the planet anyway?
So how the heck do you find your purpose anyway? It’s actually easy as pie. 1) Go to a temple somewhere in the world 2) Enter the temple 3) Ask for the wise man in the robes 4) Ask ” So what is my purpose master?” 5) Wait for it 6) Leave this place right away and apply it . O.K. I am just joking- its not that easy. There are a lot of twists and turns on your journey to finding your purpose. Now the bad news- it’s going to require some work and effort and study. After all you are trying to determine your life’s work. There are people that discover it by stumbling over it. I find that most folks though just have to work at it. Let me give you some techniques for fiinding it:
The Sheet- Take out a pen and some paper ( your choice as to what kind) The more colorful and vibrant the better. Write down a list of all of your strengths. (Come on now dont be shy- it is just a list.) People have said to you at times ” boy you are really good at that.” Those are called your strengths. Now we have a page filled with a list of strengths gifts and talents. Stare at it. So do any patterns emerge? Any themes? Looking at the list let’s say it is filled with things like tools, motors, hardware, maps, slide rulers, or welders. Maybe the theme for you is you are a builder of some kind and your purpose is to build something.
Questions and Answers Grab your favorite pen or pencil and go somewhere where you can think. Go through and answer these questions: 1) What matters the most to you? Why? 2) Fill in the blank: I was put on the earth to _____________ 3) Do you think you have talents you were meant to use? Why? Are you using them? If not why not? 4) What are 2-3 things you have to get done in this lifetime? 5) At the end of my life what do I want to have accomplished? Once you have completed these questions you have some additional ideas about your purpose.
Take 10 Talk to 10 people that you really trust, and take yourself a little survey. ( Ok no cold feet- this takes some courage) The first question is “what do they think you were meant to do?” Ask cousin Freddy, the girlfriend, your Mom or crazy Uncle Lou. Ask a school buddy, a co worker. So why, oh why am I asking you to do this nutty activity? Becasue other people can see you in a different light. They can provide a different perpective. As the answers come flowing in you will have to evauate them and even edit them. As a word of caution try not to pick negative people. This process can help you get valuable information and be one step closer to your purpose.
Shawn Doyle is an expert Motivational Speaker and author of 10 books. For a free copy of Shawn’s book The 10 Foundations of Motivation, go to http://sldoyle.com.
Persistence - The Big Key for Success
Posted by Pascal Athlo in fitness on November 14th, 2009
Perseverance helps in building a strong character. It makes you mentally tough and ready to face challenges that life throws at you.
When you view the lives of successful people, you will notice this trait is common in almost all of them. These people have a lot of persistence when it comes to pursuing their goals.
You will find that most successful people faced a lot of odds and obstacles on their way to success. They faced criticism and ridicule from people.
Many people laughed in their faces when they initially failed in their efforts. Yet, these people believed in their dreams. They continued to pursue their dreams.
You will find that these people simply refused to give up. They overcame frustration and disappointment, yet carried on. Rarely will you find someone successful who does not possess this quality.
Successful people really go after their dreams with full vigor. They do not let initial failures affect them too much. They have learned the skill of continuing despite failures.
They strive to achieve what they have set out to achieve. They will keep on fighting every obstacle coming in their way. They will show utmost resistance to hurdles and will not buckle up.
Such a kind of persistence does require strong will power and mental toughness. It requires courage and a strong determination. Meek people will easily give up long before they can come near their dreams.
Failures will usually try to find excuses and will complain about problems coming their way. But who can escape from problems and disappointments.
Successful people too had problems coming their way. But they did not behave the way these failures did. They did not start complaining or give up on their dreams.
Instead of that, they faced problems head on and tried to solve them. They may have failed many times before finally achieving success. Each time they failed, they adjusted their strategy a little and started again.
In order to be successful, you need to learn how to manage stress and anxiety as it will crop up every now and then. You might face situations where many would panic and run away. Are you sure you can handle such situations?
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You Can Overcome Panic Attacks By Taking Small Steps
Posted by Pascal Athlo in fitness on November 8th, 2009
The difficult part about panic attacks is that they can occur when you least expect them. You will not be prepared to deal with them when they occur.
You might be busy with some work or might be having fun with friends. Suddenly, you get a panic attack!
This might cause you to become fearful of engaging in the activity which you were doing at the time of the attack.
Good news for you is that, the even, place or activity may not have anything to do with the happening of panic attack.
You don’t need to avoid those places or situations where you fear you might face another attack. You can go on living a normal life.
If you live as usual and don’t let panic attacks hamper your life in any way, soon they will lose their power and will stop troubling you.
The initial courage may be the difficult to muster up. For this reason, do not try to take big steps to tackle your problem.
You are better off, taking small actionable steps which can help to overcome panic attacks. As an example, if you are afraid of going shopping, take a friend along with you who is aware of your disorder.
If the doctor has prescribed any pills for you, keep them handy just in case. This way, you will feel more confident in going to places where you fear another attack.
Don’t try to go alone. Don’t try to become too brave all of a sudden, as it might backfire. But start taking little courageous steps about which you feel comfortable to a certain extent.
Keep reminding yourself whenever you can that panic attacks are not dangerous. You get a feeling as if you are about to have a heart attack. But that is just a feeling - you are not having a real heart attack.
I haven’t come across reports of people dying from panic attacks. So, it is safe to assume that they are not dangerous. We only perceive them to be.
Once this is ingrained in your mind that panic attacks are not dangerous, you will feel little bit more safe. You will know that even if another attack happens, it is not going to cause any real damage to you.
Remember to take small, manageable baby-steps that develop more courage in you and move you in positive direction. Do not attempt something big suddenly, but go about it gradually.
After some time, you may no longer fear panic attacks. At this point, they may fade away on their own!
Please remember that avoid taking pills or medication for this problem as much as possible. Only take them when the problem gets seriously out of hand or you are really fearful.
It is better to opt for natural treatments or behavior therapy in order to overcome panic attacks. These kinds of treatment are better in the long run as pills can cause health problems.
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Stop Smoking Aids
Posted by Mike James in fitness on July 27th, 2009
You see it all over the place, don’t you: “Smoking Causes Cancer”? This health warning is printed on every packet of cigarettes today. Yet there are millions of people who, although they know it, still smoke. Surely, everybody knows that smoking isn’t healthy. It causes cancer and / or severe cardiac diseases to everyone who smokes continuously.
Despite the fact that a huge number of people are still addicted to smoking, there are millions who desire or even need to stop smoking. This can be quite hard, especially due of the cravings they get and nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Quit smoking items are helpful during these times in order to reduce craving and the effects of addiction withdrawal.
However, one of the advantages of living in a hi-tech world is that a wide variety of items to help stop smoking are available on the market quite readily. Some of the most commonly used items to quit smoking are nicotine chewing gum, nicotine patches, lozenges, inhalers, anti-withdrawal medications, hypnosis and herbal remedies and nicotine nasal sprays.
Not everyone gets any benefit from nicotine patches or chewing gum, because it doesn’t work the same way on everyone. The results vary from one person to another. Items to help smokers stop are meant to help a person give up their unhealthy habit of smoking and also to reduce the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Some of the best-known aids to quit smoking on the market are Zyban and Chantix. Zyban is not recommended for use by everybody although it is quite good at reducing the discomforts associated with nicotine withdrawal. Many people who have made a big effort to quit smoking, have been unsuccessful. For individuals like that, Zyban has been the answer to stopping smoking once and for all. There have been certain side-effects linked to the drug that include having a dry mouth, dizziness, migraine headaches, insomnia and a change in appetite.
Chantix is another product to help you quit smoking that many use today. Using this has helped reduce the level of satisfaction that smokers derive from smoking and also minimize nicotine withdrawal symptoms. People who use Chantix find it an easy, painless process of supporting their goal of quitting smoking. The pleasure of smoking dissolves and as a result, they become less likely to take another cigarette.
While it’s true that the market has plenty aids to quitting smoking, one of the best items is your own will power and determination. It is better than any product that can be used to stop smoking. If you have no motivation or willingness to stop smoking, then the best product to quit smoking in the world won’t help you. In this case, you would probably stop smoking for a brief period of time and then resume your old habit again when your will power lapses.