Saturday, July 26, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Three Rules for Turning Stress Into Success
by Denis Waitley
1. Accept the Unchangeable - Everything that has happened in your life to this minute is unchangeable. It’s history.
The greatest waste of energy is in looking back at missed opportunities, lamenting past events, grudge collecting, getting even, harboring ill will, and any vengeful thinking. Success is the only acceptable form of revenge. By forgiving your trespassers, you become free to concentrate on going forward with your life and succeeding in spite of your detractors. You will live a rewarding and fulfilling life.
Your enemies, on the other hand, will forever wonder how you went on to become so successful without them and in the shadow of their doubts.
Action Idea: Write down on a sheet of paper things that happened in the past that bother you. Now crumple the paper into a ball and throw it at the person teaching this program at the front of the room. This symbolizes letting go of past misfortunes.
2. Change the Changeable - What you can change is your reaction to what others say and do. And you can control your own thoughts and actions by dwelling on desired results instead of the penalties of failure. The only real control you have in life is that of your immediate thought and action. Since most of what we do is a reflex, subconscious habit, it is wise not to act on emotional impulse. In personal relations, it is better to wait a moment until reason has the opportunity to compete with your emotions.
Action Idea: Write down in your diary one thing you will do tomorrow to help you relax more during and after a stressful day.
3. Avoid the Unacceptable - Go out of your way to get out of the way of potentially dangerous behaviors and environments. When people tailgate you on the freeway, change lanes. If they follow you at night, drive to a well-lighted public place.
When there are loud, obnoxious people next to you at a restaurant or club, change tables, or locations. Also, be cautious of personal relationships developed via the Internet. With the massive number of individuals surfing the net, the number of predators increases in like proportion. Always be on the alert for potentially dangerous situations involving your health, personal safety, financial speculation and emotional relationships.
Action Idea: What is one unacceptable behavior you have or allow others to do to you that you will avoid starting tomorrow? Example: The way you drive, being around negative people, walking down dark streets alone late at night, etc.
Reproduced with permission from Denis Waitley's Weekly Ezine. To subscribe to Denis Waitley's Weekly Ezine, go to www.deniswaitley.com or send an email with Join in the subject to subscribe@deniswaitley.com Copyright © 2005 Denis Waitley International. All rights reserved worldwide.
Keywords: stress, stress reduction, success, motivation, Denis Waitley, success coach
by Denis Waitley
1. Accept the Unchangeable - Everything that has happened in your life to this minute is unchangeable. It’s history.
The greatest waste of energy is in looking back at missed opportunities, lamenting past events, grudge collecting, getting even, harboring ill will, and any vengeful thinking. Success is the only acceptable form of revenge. By forgiving your trespassers, you become free to concentrate on going forward with your life and succeeding in spite of your detractors. You will live a rewarding and fulfilling life.
Your enemies, on the other hand, will forever wonder how you went on to become so successful without them and in the shadow of their doubts.
Action Idea: Write down on a sheet of paper things that happened in the past that bother you. Now crumple the paper into a ball and throw it at the person teaching this program at the front of the room. This symbolizes letting go of past misfortunes.
2. Change the Changeable - What you can change is your reaction to what others say and do. And you can control your own thoughts and actions by dwelling on desired results instead of the penalties of failure. The only real control you have in life is that of your immediate thought and action. Since most of what we do is a reflex, subconscious habit, it is wise not to act on emotional impulse. In personal relations, it is better to wait a moment until reason has the opportunity to compete with your emotions.
Action Idea: Write down in your diary one thing you will do tomorrow to help you relax more during and after a stressful day.
3. Avoid the Unacceptable - Go out of your way to get out of the way of potentially dangerous behaviors and environments. When people tailgate you on the freeway, change lanes. If they follow you at night, drive to a well-lighted public place.
When there are loud, obnoxious people next to you at a restaurant or club, change tables, or locations. Also, be cautious of personal relationships developed via the Internet. With the massive number of individuals surfing the net, the number of predators increases in like proportion. Always be on the alert for potentially dangerous situations involving your health, personal safety, financial speculation and emotional relationships.
Action Idea: What is one unacceptable behavior you have or allow others to do to you that you will avoid starting tomorrow? Example: The way you drive, being around negative people, walking down dark streets alone late at night, etc.
Reproduced with permission from Denis Waitley's Weekly Ezine. To subscribe to Denis Waitley's Weekly Ezine, go to www.deniswaitley.com or send an email with Join in the subject to subscribe@deniswaitley.com Copyright © 2005 Denis Waitley International. All rights reserved worldwide.
Keywords: stress, stress reduction, success, motivation, Denis Waitley, success coach
Saturday, February 02, 2008
4 Keys to Getting Organized -- Identify Your Tasks
by Maria Gracia
Each task you do each day, falls into one of four categories:
A: I have to, and I want to
B: I have to, but I don't want to
C: I don't have to, but I want to
D: I don't have to, and I don't want to
A: I have to, and I want to
Tasks that fall into category A are those tasks that are most likely to get completed. For instance, perhaps you have to go furniture shopping for the new unfurnished home you're buying. If you don't go shopping, you won't have a bed to sleep in, or a sofa to relax on. It's a task that has to be done, but you also consider it a fun task. You already want to do tasks in this category, because your desire is incentive enough.
B: I have to, but I don't want to
Tasks that fall into category B are tasks that you will complete, but are also those you may procrastinate a bit on. An example might be paying your phone bill. You have to pay the bill, but you don't want to. But you know if you don't, your phone will be turned off. Category B tasks require a bit more of an incentive, so be sure to attach pending rewards to these tasks. This way, you will have something to look forward to and enjoy when those tasks are completed.
C: I don't have to, but I want to
Tasks that fall into category C either get done at the expense of other things getting done, or they get put on the back burner. For instance, you may enjoy surfing the Internet, so you surf instead of doing laundry. Or, on the flip side, you may enjoy scrap booking, but since it's not a major priority, it never seems to make it to your To Do list. If you always use Category C items as reward items for completing something else you have to do, you will always enjoy the benefits of doing these items. Plus, these tasks will never be done at the expense of a priority item not getting done.
D: I don't have to, and I don't want to
Tasks that fall into category D should be eliminated from your To Do list. For example, perhaps you volunteer to act as a board member for your community town hall. You used to enjoy it, but you don't anymore, nor do you have the time to dedicate to it anymore. This type of 'don't have to, don't want to' task is something you should stop doing. Why take up your precious time doing something that you don't have to do and is no longer in line with your goals?
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!™
Want to get organized? Get your FREE Get Organized Now!™ Idea-Pak, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, at the Get Organized Now!™ Web site
http://www.getorganizednow.com
by Maria Gracia
Each task you do each day, falls into one of four categories:
A: I have to, and I want to
B: I have to, but I don't want to
C: I don't have to, but I want to
D: I don't have to, and I don't want to
A: I have to, and I want to
Tasks that fall into category A are those tasks that are most likely to get completed. For instance, perhaps you have to go furniture shopping for the new unfurnished home you're buying. If you don't go shopping, you won't have a bed to sleep in, or a sofa to relax on. It's a task that has to be done, but you also consider it a fun task. You already want to do tasks in this category, because your desire is incentive enough.
B: I have to, but I don't want to
Tasks that fall into category B are tasks that you will complete, but are also those you may procrastinate a bit on. An example might be paying your phone bill. You have to pay the bill, but you don't want to. But you know if you don't, your phone will be turned off. Category B tasks require a bit more of an incentive, so be sure to attach pending rewards to these tasks. This way, you will have something to look forward to and enjoy when those tasks are completed.
C: I don't have to, but I want to
Tasks that fall into category C either get done at the expense of other things getting done, or they get put on the back burner. For instance, you may enjoy surfing the Internet, so you surf instead of doing laundry. Or, on the flip side, you may enjoy scrap booking, but since it's not a major priority, it never seems to make it to your To Do list. If you always use Category C items as reward items for completing something else you have to do, you will always enjoy the benefits of doing these items. Plus, these tasks will never be done at the expense of a priority item not getting done.
D: I don't have to, and I don't want to
Tasks that fall into category D should be eliminated from your To Do list. For example, perhaps you volunteer to act as a board member for your community town hall. You used to enjoy it, but you don't anymore, nor do you have the time to dedicate to it anymore. This type of 'don't have to, don't want to' task is something you should stop doing. Why take up your precious time doing something that you don't have to do and is no longer in line with your goals?
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!™
Want to get organized? Get your FREE Get Organized Now!™ Idea-Pak, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, at the Get Organized Now!™ Web site
http://www.getorganizednow.com
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Winner’s Edge – Jan 29 – 11 Ways to Increase Your Energy/New Small Biz Site
Presented by Danek S. Kaus
One of the biggest problems many people have dealing with today’s challenges is not having enough energy to do what the need to do.
If that includes you, here are some great ways to rev up your engine and feel great.
One of the first keys to having more energy is to reduce stress. Too much stress depletes energy, leaves you prone to disease and speeds the aging process.
So let’s start with reducing stress and then becoming proactive.
Enjoy nature – If you live in urban sprawl, try to
find a way to get out in nature, even the local park
if it’s a safe one). Being around trees, flowers,
small animals but not snakes) is both relaxing and energizing.
If you can’t go out to nature, bring it home to you. There are DVDs of nature scenes and nature sounds on CDs, such
such as the ocean, creeks, wind in the trees and butterflies, (just kidding about that one
Listen to soothing music, such as New Age or many
classical pieces.
Deep breathing – this is a quick stress reducer. Most
of us breathe in short shallow breaths, high in the
chest. Instead, breathe down into your stomach. The
way to know that you are doing this correctly is to put your hand on your stomach. If your stomach moves your
hand out, you are doing it properly.
You do the technique by inhaling slowly, holding
the breath for a couple of seconds. Then exhale slowly. Repeat as many times
as is comfortable. Be sure to do this process slowly you don’t hyperventilate.
This technique also increases your health because it
helps your body to absorb more oxygen.
Meditation – there are many ways to mediate. One that health expert Deepak Chopra recommends is to focus on your breath as it enters the lower part of your lungs and then as you release it back out. Inhale through your nose and out through your mouth.
After doing this for a few days, quietly say to yourself “so” on the inhale and “hum” on the exhale.
Massage – if you’ve ever had a massage, you know what I mean about relaxation. If you haven’t, ask your significant other to massage you or see a massage therapist.
Aromatherapy – scent has a powerful effect on our minds and bodies. Many companies make a wide variety of aromatherapy products for just about every mental and emotional state.
Visualization – close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and imagine you are in a peaceful setting. I used to use this one with my clients a lot when I was a professional hypnotist. It works.
Exercise – it sounds counterintuitive when you’re tired, but proper exercise really does increase your energy levels. Caution: if you have not been exercising regularly for a while, be sure to check with your doctor first.
Decrease refined sugar and carbohydrates. They cause imbalances in your body chemistry that lead to fatigue and sluggishness.
Nourish your body --increase fresh fruits, veggies and whole grains.
Here comes a blatant ad, but it’s one I think you’re going to really like. A lot. FRS is the only energy drink endorsed by Lance Armstrong, who won the grueling, several-day long Tour De France bicycle race about 6 or 7 times.
Now you can get a two-week supply for FREE.
Click on the FRS ad in the upper left-hand corner of this blog.
FRS increases energy, improves your immune system and slows the aging process. It’s got a lot wonderful nutrients in it. You can learn more by clicking on the blinking FRS ad in the upper left-hand corner. If you need more energy and you want to live longer and healthier life. At least read what the info the folks at FRS want to share with you.
And remember, you can enjoy FRS two-weeks for free.
Presented by Danek S. Kaus
One of the biggest problems many people have dealing with today’s challenges is not having enough energy to do what the need to do.
If that includes you, here are some great ways to rev up your engine and feel great.
One of the first keys to having more energy is to reduce stress. Too much stress depletes energy, leaves you prone to disease and speeds the aging process.
So let’s start with reducing stress and then becoming proactive.
Enjoy nature – If you live in urban sprawl, try to
find a way to get out in nature, even the local park
if it’s a safe one). Being around trees, flowers,
small animals but not snakes) is both relaxing and energizing.
If you can’t go out to nature, bring it home to you. There are DVDs of nature scenes and nature sounds on CDs, such
such as the ocean, creeks, wind in the trees and butterflies, (just kidding about that one
Listen to soothing music, such as New Age or many
classical pieces.
Deep breathing – this is a quick stress reducer. Most
of us breathe in short shallow breaths, high in the
chest. Instead, breathe down into your stomach. The
way to know that you are doing this correctly is to put your hand on your stomach. If your stomach moves your
hand out, you are doing it properly.
You do the technique by inhaling slowly, holding
the breath for a couple of seconds. Then exhale slowly. Repeat as many times
as is comfortable. Be sure to do this process slowly you don’t hyperventilate.
This technique also increases your health because it
helps your body to absorb more oxygen.
Meditation – there are many ways to mediate. One that health expert Deepak Chopra recommends is to focus on your breath as it enters the lower part of your lungs and then as you release it back out. Inhale through your nose and out through your mouth.
After doing this for a few days, quietly say to yourself “so” on the inhale and “hum” on the exhale.
Massage – if you’ve ever had a massage, you know what I mean about relaxation. If you haven’t, ask your significant other to massage you or see a massage therapist.
Aromatherapy – scent has a powerful effect on our minds and bodies. Many companies make a wide variety of aromatherapy products for just about every mental and emotional state.
Visualization – close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and imagine you are in a peaceful setting. I used to use this one with my clients a lot when I was a professional hypnotist. It works.
Exercise – it sounds counterintuitive when you’re tired, but proper exercise really does increase your energy levels. Caution: if you have not been exercising regularly for a while, be sure to check with your doctor first.
Decrease refined sugar and carbohydrates. They cause imbalances in your body chemistry that lead to fatigue and sluggishness.
Nourish your body --increase fresh fruits, veggies and whole grains.
Here comes a blatant ad, but it’s one I think you’re going to really like. A lot. FRS is the only energy drink endorsed by Lance Armstrong, who won the grueling, several-day long Tour De France bicycle race about 6 or 7 times.
Now you can get a two-week supply for FREE.
Click on the FRS ad in the upper left-hand corner of this blog.
FRS increases energy, improves your immune system and slows the aging process. It’s got a lot wonderful nutrients in it. You can learn more by clicking on the blinking FRS ad in the upper left-hand corner. If you need more energy and you want to live longer and healthier life. At least read what the info the folks at FRS want to share with you.
And remember, you can enjoy FRS two-weeks for free.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Solutions are not always obvious
By Joyce Shafer
I don't want to make a unilateral statement, but in my life, solutions are not always obvious. I recently read a parable many of you probably read a long while back called, "The Prisoner in the Dark Cave."
A man sentenced to death is placed in a dark cave. He's told there is a way out and if he finds it, he's free. The only light source is a hole above him where food and water are lowered to him for thirty days. After the thirty days, that would cease.
The man saw the hole where the light came in as his only way out, because it was obvious. For days, he stacked every rock he could find, believing once he got the pile high enough, he could climb up and lift himself out. The ending is that this tactic didn't work and he died. He'd focused so much on the "obvious," he never explored where he was. Granted, it was dark in the cave, but had he felt along the wall, he would have found a tunnel that led to freedom. The obvious way led to his death. None of us are comfortable when we feel we're in a state of indecision or standing in darkness. We want to take an action and we want it to be a right action.
Another line I read in the same book is, "Life is not a problem to be solved; it is a mystery to be lived. Many of us were conditioned to focus a good deal of energy on problems or see situations as problems that need to be solved. What would life feel and be like if we did consider it a mystery to be lived instead?
There are times when either choices we make or life just being itself result in our feeling discomfort. We don't like to feel uncomfortable. Some situations do require immediate action; some benefit more and provide the outcome we truly wish if we don't rush to change things. An example: You need or want to find a job. There's a temptation, depending on your situation, to take the first one offered to you...just to get some relief! Have you ever known anyone who did that then discovered, say, a week later that the ideal job for them was available? Or accepted the job and stayed there the rest of their working lives and were miserable?
If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels like the man's cave, remind yourself that sometimes, it's necessary to use all of our skills and abilities, and a bit of a sense of wonder and mystery, to discover a way out that's far better for us than perhaps the "obvious" is.
Joyce Shafer is a published author, freelance ghost
re-writer, editor, proofreader, and copy editor, as
well as a weekly United Press International columnist
published at various online venues. See the
exceptional reviews of her first book, “I Don’t Want
to be Your Guru, but I Have Something to Say,” at
www.lulu.com/content/773467, and both books at
www.joyceshafer.com. Contact her at jls1422@yahoo.com
By Joyce Shafer
I don't want to make a unilateral statement, but in my life, solutions are not always obvious. I recently read a parable many of you probably read a long while back called, "The Prisoner in the Dark Cave."
A man sentenced to death is placed in a dark cave. He's told there is a way out and if he finds it, he's free. The only light source is a hole above him where food and water are lowered to him for thirty days. After the thirty days, that would cease.
The man saw the hole where the light came in as his only way out, because it was obvious. For days, he stacked every rock he could find, believing once he got the pile high enough, he could climb up and lift himself out. The ending is that this tactic didn't work and he died. He'd focused so much on the "obvious," he never explored where he was. Granted, it was dark in the cave, but had he felt along the wall, he would have found a tunnel that led to freedom. The obvious way led to his death. None of us are comfortable when we feel we're in a state of indecision or standing in darkness. We want to take an action and we want it to be a right action.
Another line I read in the same book is, "Life is not a problem to be solved; it is a mystery to be lived. Many of us were conditioned to focus a good deal of energy on problems or see situations as problems that need to be solved. What would life feel and be like if we did consider it a mystery to be lived instead?
There are times when either choices we make or life just being itself result in our feeling discomfort. We don't like to feel uncomfortable. Some situations do require immediate action; some benefit more and provide the outcome we truly wish if we don't rush to change things. An example: You need or want to find a job. There's a temptation, depending on your situation, to take the first one offered to you...just to get some relief! Have you ever known anyone who did that then discovered, say, a week later that the ideal job for them was available? Or accepted the job and stayed there the rest of their working lives and were miserable?
If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels like the man's cave, remind yourself that sometimes, it's necessary to use all of our skills and abilities, and a bit of a sense of wonder and mystery, to discover a way out that's far better for us than perhaps the "obvious" is.
Joyce Shafer is a published author, freelance ghost
re-writer, editor, proofreader, and copy editor, as
well as a weekly United Press International columnist
published at various online venues. See the
exceptional reviews of her first book, “I Don’t Want
to be Your Guru, but I Have Something to Say,” at
www.lulu.com/content/773467, and both books at
www.joyceshafer.com. Contact her at jls1422@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Are You SAD? Four Tools to Release the Winter Blues
By Dr. Brian E. Walsh
What an appropriate acronym. It stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. I used to live in the arctic. In winter, we didn't see the sun for many months. I am acutely aware of the winter blues and how people are affected emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Much has been written on the subject, so I would like to provide you with some supplemental information.
Natural Light
Research has demonstrated that exposure to natural light has a positive effect on human health, emotional well-being, and therefore learning. Some of the common symptoms of lack of natural light are fatigue, disturbed sleep patterns, appetite and weight disorders, depression, skin damage, and suppressed immune functions. During the short days of winter, a common problem is Seasonal Affective Disorder. The symptoms can be easily remedied through daily exposure to sunlight. Alternatively, Bright Light Therapy (phototherapy), using a minimum of ten thousand lux units for thirty minutes in the early morning, will often cure SAD. Just to put this into perspective, even the cloudiest day is rarely below ten thousand lux, and a sunny afternoon could be as much as one-hundred thousand lux. Do your own research to understand the current technology for Bright Light Therapy devices.
The commonly-used fluorescent tubes, found in many offices and training facilities, have only narrow spectrum light, and they also emit a constant pulsing that can create stress and fatigue. A study of 750 classrooms ((21,000 students) in California, Washington, and Colorado found that students in classrooms with windows and skylights learned 20 to 26 percent faster than students in classrooms with the least natural light exposure. A Florida study of two first grade classrooms found that full-spectrum lighting reduced nervousness and hyperactivity. The students also improved their overall classroom performance.
The Law Of Emotion
A person can only have one set of emotions and feelings at a time. Stronger emotions and feelings replace weaker ones. Indifference or boredom can be substituted with appreciation or curiosity. Curiosity can then be replaced with excitement, which in turn can enable a high-energy learning state. Self-criticism can be substituted with a strong self-esteem. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a way of modeling how successful people achieve their results. It gives us a wonderful set of tools and principles for enhancing the components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-control, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
The Love Factor
Two parallel studies were conducted on young newborn rats sourced from the same supplier. All aspects of the experiments were identical, including their food. In one of the locations, Cambridge University in England, the rats were gaining weight and thriving. In the other location, Harvard University in the USA, the rats were experiencing less measurable growth. The researchers were unable to rationalize the difference until they later discovered the one factor that made the difference. In order to clean the cages at Harvard, the maintenance staff moved the rats into other cages. At Cambridge, while some maintenance workers cleaned the cages, other workers held and stroked the rats. If TLC (tender loving care) can have that kind of effect on the physiology of rats, think what it can do for a human mind.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
EFT is one of the many techniques in the new field of Energy Psychology. It is in the branch known as meridian therapies. The technique removes negative emotions, reduces or eliminates pain, releases phobias, and assists in setting and implementing positive goals. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture, to treat emotional disorders. Focusing on the issue and stimulating the major neural pathways initiates a memory process causing change by unblocking the emotional short-circuit. This process results in substituting positive emotions for the negative emotions, which were previously learned and associated with the issue.
The process initially requires the person to think about the event or issue. Simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto specific meridians on the hand, head, and chest. This combination of tapping the energy meridians and voicing specific phrases works to clear the emotional block from the body's bio-energetic system. This restores the mind and body's balance, which is essential for optimal learning and mental health. EFT can dramatically enhance intellectual performance simply by eliminating the emotional lids on our intellectual potential.
Most SAD Goes Unnoticed.
Most of us navigate through the winter totally oblivious to how poorly we are functioning. Those who evade SAD are regular outdoor exercisers and walkers. Many of us just feel a bit down, and turn to comfort food. The lethargy sets in and we pine for the spring. Be assertive. Releasing the winter blues is simpler than you think. Begin today. Get outside.
International speaker, Dr. Brian E. Walsh, is the bestselling author of Unleashing Your Brilliance. For much of his 30-year corporate career he was involved in human resources, specifically training.
While living in the arctic, Brian studied anthropology and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), which prepared him for working with other cultures. He was then transferred to China where he served as his company’s GM.
After his return to Canada, he elected early retirement to further his earlier interest in NLP and hypnotherapy. He returned to formal study, and within four years had achieved his Ph.D. His dissertation, which focused on accelerated learning techniques, inspired his passion and his book, “Unleashing Your Brilliance”. Information is available at http://www.UnleashingBook.com
Dr. Walsh regularly conducts workshops on accelerated learning. He is a master practitioner of NLP, an acupuncture detoxification specialist, an EFT practitioner, and a clinical hypnotherapist.
Subscribe to his monthly eZine, "Enriched Learning" at http://www.UnleashingBook.com
ARE YOU NEW TO THE WINNER'S EDGE?
Be sure to read the archives for more winning ways.
By Dr. Brian E. Walsh
What an appropriate acronym. It stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. I used to live in the arctic. In winter, we didn't see the sun for many months. I am acutely aware of the winter blues and how people are affected emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Much has been written on the subject, so I would like to provide you with some supplemental information.
Natural Light
Research has demonstrated that exposure to natural light has a positive effect on human health, emotional well-being, and therefore learning. Some of the common symptoms of lack of natural light are fatigue, disturbed sleep patterns, appetite and weight disorders, depression, skin damage, and suppressed immune functions. During the short days of winter, a common problem is Seasonal Affective Disorder. The symptoms can be easily remedied through daily exposure to sunlight. Alternatively, Bright Light Therapy (phototherapy), using a minimum of ten thousand lux units for thirty minutes in the early morning, will often cure SAD. Just to put this into perspective, even the cloudiest day is rarely below ten thousand lux, and a sunny afternoon could be as much as one-hundred thousand lux. Do your own research to understand the current technology for Bright Light Therapy devices.
The commonly-used fluorescent tubes, found in many offices and training facilities, have only narrow spectrum light, and they also emit a constant pulsing that can create stress and fatigue. A study of 750 classrooms ((21,000 students) in California, Washington, and Colorado found that students in classrooms with windows and skylights learned 20 to 26 percent faster than students in classrooms with the least natural light exposure. A Florida study of two first grade classrooms found that full-spectrum lighting reduced nervousness and hyperactivity. The students also improved their overall classroom performance.
The Law Of Emotion
A person can only have one set of emotions and feelings at a time. Stronger emotions and feelings replace weaker ones. Indifference or boredom can be substituted with appreciation or curiosity. Curiosity can then be replaced with excitement, which in turn can enable a high-energy learning state. Self-criticism can be substituted with a strong self-esteem. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a way of modeling how successful people achieve their results. It gives us a wonderful set of tools and principles for enhancing the components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-control, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
The Love Factor
Two parallel studies were conducted on young newborn rats sourced from the same supplier. All aspects of the experiments were identical, including their food. In one of the locations, Cambridge University in England, the rats were gaining weight and thriving. In the other location, Harvard University in the USA, the rats were experiencing less measurable growth. The researchers were unable to rationalize the difference until they later discovered the one factor that made the difference. In order to clean the cages at Harvard, the maintenance staff moved the rats into other cages. At Cambridge, while some maintenance workers cleaned the cages, other workers held and stroked the rats. If TLC (tender loving care) can have that kind of effect on the physiology of rats, think what it can do for a human mind.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
EFT is one of the many techniques in the new field of Energy Psychology. It is in the branch known as meridian therapies. The technique removes negative emotions, reduces or eliminates pain, releases phobias, and assists in setting and implementing positive goals. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture, to treat emotional disorders. Focusing on the issue and stimulating the major neural pathways initiates a memory process causing change by unblocking the emotional short-circuit. This process results in substituting positive emotions for the negative emotions, which were previously learned and associated with the issue.
The process initially requires the person to think about the event or issue. Simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto specific meridians on the hand, head, and chest. This combination of tapping the energy meridians and voicing specific phrases works to clear the emotional block from the body's bio-energetic system. This restores the mind and body's balance, which is essential for optimal learning and mental health. EFT can dramatically enhance intellectual performance simply by eliminating the emotional lids on our intellectual potential.
Most SAD Goes Unnoticed.
Most of us navigate through the winter totally oblivious to how poorly we are functioning. Those who evade SAD are regular outdoor exercisers and walkers. Many of us just feel a bit down, and turn to comfort food. The lethargy sets in and we pine for the spring. Be assertive. Releasing the winter blues is simpler than you think. Begin today. Get outside.
International speaker, Dr. Brian E. Walsh, is the bestselling author of Unleashing Your Brilliance. For much of his 30-year corporate career he was involved in human resources, specifically training.
While living in the arctic, Brian studied anthropology and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), which prepared him for working with other cultures. He was then transferred to China where he served as his company’s GM.
After his return to Canada, he elected early retirement to further his earlier interest in NLP and hypnotherapy. He returned to formal study, and within four years had achieved his Ph.D. His dissertation, which focused on accelerated learning techniques, inspired his passion and his book, “Unleashing Your Brilliance”. Information is available at http://www.UnleashingBook.com
Dr. Walsh regularly conducts workshops on accelerated learning. He is a master practitioner of NLP, an acupuncture detoxification specialist, an EFT practitioner, and a clinical hypnotherapist.
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008
How to Painlessly Return Christmas Gifts
'Tis that season again. No, not the time to make resolutions, more on that in an upcoming edition, but the time to return those Christmas gifts that just didn't work out.
Here are some great tips from your very own U.S. government, as posted on their Gov Blog.
Yes, I know it's from the government, but this is great info that can save you time, hassle and money. Read what Nancy has to say.
By Nancy
Wrong color. It didn't fit. I have two already. I can't regift it.
There are a lot of reasons to head back to the mall this week to return the gifts that weren't quite right, and exchange them for something a little more "you." Before you go, here are some quick tips for making the trip successful.
First, double check to make sure you have all the packaging and instructions together if you're returning a boxed product and keep the tags attached if you're returning a piece of clothing. Stores are more apt to accept returns if the items look like they’re in unused condition.
Store return policies vary like crazy. Some will give only a store credit or a size or color exchange. Others are much more liberal in what they'll allow. To avoid surprises, check the store's return policy on their website before you go. If you have the sales receipt or gift receipt, you'll be in a better position to get a cash refund or store credit for the amount your gift giver paid. Without proof of the price actually paid for the item, you may just be able to get a refund or store credit for the amount the item is currently selling for. And if it's part of an after-holiday sale, that means you may be getting less than it was originally worth.
Unless your gift was purchased months ago, you don't even need to head out into the crowds this week to exchange the items you want to return. Most traditional stores allow you at least a few weeks to return things. If your gift was purchased online though, you may need to return or exchange items more quickly. Many online stores allow only a week or two for returns or exchanges. And more and more stores, online or traditional, charge restocking fees on returned electronics or appliances. That can really eat into your cash refund or store credit!
If you're not satisfied with your exchange or return experience, it can't hurt to contact the seller by phone or send a complaint letter. And if all else fails, you can always try to sell your unwanted gift on an online auction site or donate it to a charity. Or, go ahead and stage an ugly sweater contest at work.
'Tis that season again. No, not the time to make resolutions, more on that in an upcoming edition, but the time to return those Christmas gifts that just didn't work out.
Here are some great tips from your very own U.S. government, as posted on their Gov Blog.
Yes, I know it's from the government, but this is great info that can save you time, hassle and money. Read what Nancy has to say.
By Nancy
Wrong color. It didn't fit. I have two already. I can't regift it.
There are a lot of reasons to head back to the mall this week to return the gifts that weren't quite right, and exchange them for something a little more "you." Before you go, here are some quick tips for making the trip successful.
First, double check to make sure you have all the packaging and instructions together if you're returning a boxed product and keep the tags attached if you're returning a piece of clothing. Stores are more apt to accept returns if the items look like they’re in unused condition.
Store return policies vary like crazy. Some will give only a store credit or a size or color exchange. Others are much more liberal in what they'll allow. To avoid surprises, check the store's return policy on their website before you go. If you have the sales receipt or gift receipt, you'll be in a better position to get a cash refund or store credit for the amount your gift giver paid. Without proof of the price actually paid for the item, you may just be able to get a refund or store credit for the amount the item is currently selling for. And if it's part of an after-holiday sale, that means you may be getting less than it was originally worth.
Unless your gift was purchased months ago, you don't even need to head out into the crowds this week to exchange the items you want to return. Most traditional stores allow you at least a few weeks to return things. If your gift was purchased online though, you may need to return or exchange items more quickly. Many online stores allow only a week or two for returns or exchanges. And more and more stores, online or traditional, charge restocking fees on returned electronics or appliances. That can really eat into your cash refund or store credit!
If you're not satisfied with your exchange or return experience, it can't hurt to contact the seller by phone or send a complaint letter. And if all else fails, you can always try to sell your unwanted gift on an online auction site or donate it to a charity. Or, go ahead and stage an ugly sweater contest at work.
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