Advice for thriving, not just surviving
Tweet “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar We all have bad days from time to time. Some days we may not feel like doing much. We might be tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed by stress. Its days like these where have to [...]
Tweet We’re a couple of weeks into the New Year! How are your resolutions holding up? Have you encountered any obstacles or interference yet? If so, don’t sweat it, it’s to be expected. The key to long-term success is staying focused and continuing to taking action despite these set-backs. I know what you’re thinking, it’s not always [...]
Tweet Sometimes it can be hard to get things done and stay productive. It’s not that you don’t know what your priorities are; it’s just that it is difficult finding the motivation and time to keep at it. It is easy to get distracted by Facebook, playing games, watching TV, or even just checking your [...]
Tweet “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” – Spanish Proverb Your productivity can suffer for many reasons: illness, burnout, fatigue…you name it. If you don’t take care of yourself productivity will dwindle. Too much stress and a lack of [...]
Tweet Many people don’t put in their best effort unless they have to. When was the last time you tried to skimp by and just do the bare minimum? We’ve all been there and it probably won’t be the last time we battle with motivation. I struggle with motivation when I don’t care about what I’m doing or when I [...]
Tweet Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Grady Winston. He is an avid internet entrepreneur and guest blogger from Indianapolis. You should never underestimate the role of nutrition in your brain’s day-to-day functioning. The right foods can have a demonstrative effect on your mental health and the brain’s ability to retain information and [...]
Tweet The Olympic games are in full swing and with each event I become more astounded by the level of commitment and dedication the athletes have. There are not many people with the tenacity for the vigorous mental and physical training these athletes endure. Training twelve hours a day, year round, for the possibility of winning a medal is beyond [...]
Tweet “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr. Are you looking for a little more time in your day to work on [...]
Tweet “One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a Well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the donkey was old, and the Well, needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all [...]
Tweet Take out your iPod, rent a DreamWorks animated film, and focus on that Pinterest icon appearing all over the internet. It’s time to start exercising your idea muscles. The examples mentioned may seem like just “things” people use, but they are much much more than that. They are innovative ideas that offer immense value, and are [...]
Tweet Are you a part of the fortunate group who get to work from the comfort of your own home? For many people the idea of working wherever and whenever they want is pretty appealing. Maybe you are self-employed or maybe the company you work for has offered the opportunity for you to work remotely [...]
Tweet “Life consists in what a person is thinking of all day.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We have over 50,000 thoughts running through our heads on any given day. Our mind is flowing in a constant stream of thought, whether we’re aware of it or not. Our beliefs are at the core of this process. [...]
Tweet There are many guides on how to be more productive, manage time, and make major life changes, though despite all of these wonderful methods, it can be all too easy to slip back into old habits. This is because it’s not about finding the right technique or strategy, but is about having the willpower and self-control [...]
Tweet “The brain is wider than the sky.” – Emily Dickinson The human brain is truly phenomenal. Think about it, our entire life history and every piece of knowledge we have ever acquired is stored in the 3 pound gelatinous mass in our head. It allows us to discover and create new things, be spiritually [...]
Tweet It can be incredibly stressful when we’re surrounded by clutter, debris, and unnecessary junk. Imagine the possibilities of personal freedom that can be attained by having control over your personal space. You can start your path to better organization and happiness with small steps. Making your day run smoother is as simple as learning [...]
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