Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. Helen Keller A sense of security is one of the most [...]
Tag Archives: time-management
5 Tips for staying motivated
Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner. Les Brown Keeping yourself motivated to be able to excel at your job or to be an example to your colleagues at work, should not be something you do only when the spirit moves you, [...]
Demolish That Mountain of Paper on Your Desk
I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork. Peter De Vries Have you ever felt like you are losing in the battle of paperwork, even in our computerized age? Does it seem like that mountain of paper on your desk is constantly growing higher and higher as the clock ticks? [...]
Quit playing catch up!
Don’t say that you want to give, but go ahead and give! You’ll never catch up with a mere hope. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Do you ever feel like your level of productivity is slipping a bit? You thought that you would get four posts done today, but you completed only two. You [...]
Blogging: Where to start
Blogging is an art, same as any other method of self-expression. Some are better at it than others. Hugh Macleod “Blogging” just isn’t a very graceful word. For many, it sounds a lot like the words drudgery or slogging or dragging through something unpleasant. However, widespread blogging is nevertheless one of the [...]
Musings + Affirmations: Health and love shower down on me daily 3-17-13
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools Spanish Proverb Affirmation: Health and love shower down on me daily. Eah and every day, I happily receive all that I need. I am healthy in mind, body, and spirit and I [...]
Meditation: Making it a daily habit for a more fulfilling life
Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation. And honor the reward of action. Francis Quarles Meditation is an excellent habit to add to your daily routine. Not only does it help you relax, but it also helps with almost every other part of your life as well. Your focus [...]
Finishing what you start
Do not plan for ventures before finishing what’s at hand. Euripides Whenever you start a new project, you are filled with interest and anticipation. You wonder how the project or event will progress. You think about how hard you will have to work on it. But then one day, sometimes suddenly, the project just doesn’t [...]
Broken bodies: Flying 2 Freedom
Stop searching the world for treasure, the real treasure is in yourself. Pablo Valle New Year’s Resolutions? Ha! It is the still early in the new year, and many people are trying to work on their resolutions to do better. You know, the usual things we obsess about- to lose weight, quit smoking, begin [...]
3-Step time management
A man who dares waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. Charles Darwin Time management is one of the least well-mastered and most desired skills in out fast-paced modern society. Time management is critical to doing everything you want to do, and achieving your individual version of what [...]
Self improvement 101, and a little tough love
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. Aldous Huxley How do you manage to stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Everything and everyone around can have some effect on your esteem at different times and in different [...]
Influencing people: Its not rocket surgery
You don’t have to be a person of influence to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me. Scott Adams Many people wonder why some people are so influential, while others are not. It is not magic or mystical powers [...]
Goal setting 101: Its more than just the list
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Henry David Thoreau The basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes, successful businesspeople and to all types of achievers in all the different fields. The basics of setting goals [...]
Spotting lies by reading body language
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said. Peter F. Drucker Everyone gets lied to, and many of us may even think we are already pretty good at spotting lies. But, how will you know if your significant other, friend, sibling, lover, colleague, acquaintance, or even a stranger is lying to you? [...]
Martina G. McGowan
