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Leadership: 5 Facts Leadership Gurus Don’t Tell
2009-02-09 13:44:00 Leadership: the leader, the supervisor, the boss, the manager.. These titles (and others) describe people who are responsible for getting things accomplished by acting trough others.Leading can be a daunting task. In some ways it can be positively thrilling. Just as the freedom, responsibility, and respect start to lift you to cloud nine, the paranoia, fear, and anxiety can bring you crashing back down to earth!I have been a student of leadership for many years and even today, I am still learning! While I have read many books on the subject there are some things, leadership gurus’ don’t cover, as much as we want them to. 1. The ‘F’ word isn’t easyFor most people, firing is not an easy thing to do. Those you must discharge, may have worked at a job for a long time. They may or may not have done their best. Either way, firing can mean they have loss of money, prestige, security and sense of self-worth. Still, if you are going to be true to yourself and to your organization a... More About: Facts , Leadership , Gurus
Is Heavy Thinking Ruining Your Life?
2009-02-03 14:17:00 The mind is like a vehicle! It’s given in good condition with sufficient fuel! The way you steer the wheel (THINKING!) , can lead you to “wonderful treasures” or “destructive destinations” ever known to mankind.Perhaps, the world would be a better place, if more people spent time “thinking” about circumstances, consequences, decisions BEFORE taking action. Anyone you can think of? politicians, media folks, Ex-s … ahem.. What about you? Are you a moderate thinker? Heavy thinker?How do you know, when heavy thinking is gradually ruining your life? The simplest answer is that it paralyzes you in certain functions of your daily lifestyle.You can’t get that problem or situation out of your mind (a distraction, obviously!)You thought about all angles, but it still does not make sense.You think that if you spend enough time thinking about it, you will figure it out.Over stress yourself and occasionally those around you.At some point in life, we all go through these phras... More About: Life , Thinking
Is Heavy Thinking Ruining Your Life?
2009-02-03 14:17:00 The mind is like a vehicle! It?s given in good condition with sufficient fuel! The way you steer the wheel (THINKING!) , can lead you to ?wonderful treasures? or ?destructive destinations? ever known to mankind.Perhaps, the world would be a better place, if more people spent time ?thinking? about circumstances, consequences, decisions BEFORE taking action. Anyone you can think of? politicians, media folks, Ex-s ? ahem.. What about you? Are you a moderate thinker? Heavy thinker?How do you know, when heavy thinking is gradually ruining your life? The simplest answer is that it paralyzes you in certain functions of your daily lifestyle.You can?t get that problem or situation out of your mind (a distraction, obviously!)You thought about all angles, but it still does not make sense.You think that if you spend enough time thinking about it, you will figure it out.Over stress yourself and occasionally those around you.At some point in life, we all go through these phrases of heavy thinki... More About: Life , Think Tank , Thinking
Is Heavy Thinking Ruining Your Life?
2009-02-03 14:17:00 The mind is like a vehicle! It?s given in good condition with sufficient fuel! The way you steer the wheel (THINKING!) , can lead you to ?wonderful treasures? or ?destructive destinations? ever known to mankind.Perhaps, the world would be a better place, if more people spent time ?thinking? about circumstances, consequences, decisions BEFORE taking action. Anyone you can think of? politicians, media folks, Ex-s ? ahem.. What about you? Are you a moderate thinker? Heavy thinker?How do you know, when heavy thinking is gradually ruining your life? The simplest answer is that it paralyzes you in certain functions of your daily lifestyle.You can?t get that problem or situation out of your mind (a distraction, obviously!)You thought about all angles, but it still does not make sense.You think that if you spend enough time thinking about it, you will figure it out.Over stress yourself and occasionally those around you.At some point in life, we all go through these phrases of heavy thinki... More About: Life , Think Tank , Thinking
Ways To Regain The Hours Television Steals From You
2009-01-21 17:36:00 A few days ago I read in a newspaper that on average, a person spends about 30 hours a week watching television. Furthermore, this average was 20% more for the holiday season.The article reminded me of my teenage years, where I spent more than 7 hours a day watching episode after episode. Eating in front of the television, homework in front of the television…. At the time, it seemed like the “best drug” I ever found! A decade later, I am proud (& relieved!) to say that I am not that person anymore! The transition didn’t happen overnight and it wasn’t easy. I thought of sharing my insight on how I managed to regain those hours.When an innocent hobby/habit becomes a problemWhen engaged in watching television, time “goes by” quickly (unless the program is very boring!). Can you recall a moment where you sat down to watch one episode and then saw highlights of the next program and thought “might as well watch this one too”. Before you know it, an hour has passed; and ... More About: Television , Steals , Hours
Ways To Regain The Hours Television Steals From You
2009-01-21 17:36:00 A few days ago I read in a newspaper that on average, a person spends about 30 hours a week watching television. Furthermore, this average was 20% more for the holiday season.The article reminded me of my teenage years, where I spent more than 7 hours a day watching episode after episode. Eating in front of the television, homework in front of the television?. At the time, it seemed like the ?best drug? I ever found! A decade later, I am proud (& relieved!) to say that I am not that person anymore! The transition didn?t happen overnight and it wasn?t easy. I thought of sharing my insight on how I managed to regain those hours.When an innocent hobby/habit becomes a problemWhen engaged in watching television, time ?goes by? quickly (unless the program is very boring!). Can you recall a moment where you sat down to watch one episode and then saw highlights of the next program and thought ?might as well watch this one too?. Before you know it, an hour has passed; and then another and a... More About: Television , Steals , Hours
Ways To Regain The Hours Television Steals From You
2009-01-21 17:36:00 A few days ago I read in a newspaper that on average, a person spends about 30 hours a week watching television. Furthermore, this average was 20% more for the holiday season.The article reminded me of my teenage years, where I spent more than 7 hours a day watching episode after episode. Eating in front of the television, homework in front of the television?. At the time, it seemed like the ?best drug? I ever found! A decade later, I am proud (& relieved!) to say that I am not that person anymore! The transition didn?t happen overnight and it wasn?t easy. I thought of sharing my insight on how I managed to regain those hours.When an innocent hobby/habit becomes a problemWhen engaged in watching television, time ?goes by? quickly (unless the program is very boring!). Can you recall a moment where you sat down to watch one episode and then saw highlights of the next program and thought ?might as well watch this one too?. Before you know it, an hour has passed; and then another and a... More About: Television , Steals , Hours
Tired & True Ways Of Recovering From Setbacks (Making 2009, Better Than 200
2009-01-13 03:33:00 Throughout a person?s life, they are faced with numerous obstacles, and challenges of different types. There are times, when you want to say to life: ?Please give me a break. Just give me a chance to catch my breath.? But life doesn?t listen. Sometimes, as soon as we raise our heads, it knocks us back down. Can you relate to a time in your life, perhaps even now.....,Does it seem like no matter what you do, things just don't seem to be working in your favor?My life in particular, has not been an easy walk in the park! But through all, I am still moving! (May be not at the exact pace I wanted? though)A wise friend once told me, ?After you have been knocked down or pushed back by life, you should acknowledge the setback, understand why it happened, and then make a leap ahead of where you were when you were hit. That?s how to become the person you always wanted to be.?It turned out to be good advice! Along my journey, I have learned a few things that I think can enrich the above stat... More About: True , Tired
Tired & True Ways Of Recovering From Setbacks (Making 2009, Better Than
2009-01-13 03:33:00 Throughout a person’s life, they are faced with numerous obstacles, and challenges of different types. There are times, when you want to say to life: “Please give me a break. Just give me a chance to catch my breath.” But life doesn’t listen. Sometimes, as soon as we raise our heads, it knocks us back down. Can you relate to a time in your life, perhaps even now.....,Does it seem like no matter what you do, things just don't seem to be working in your favor?My life in particular, has not been an easy walk in the park! But through all, I am still moving! (May be not at the exact pace I wanted… though)A wise friend once told me, “After you have been knocked down or pushed back by life, you should acknowledge the setback, understand why it happened, and then make a leap ahead of where you were when you were hit. That’s how to become the person you always wanted to be.”It turned out to be good advice! Along my journey, I have learned a few things that I think can enric... More About: True , Tired
Tired & True Ways Of Recovering From Setbacks (Making 2009, Better Than
2009-01-13 03:33:00 Throughout a person’s life, they are faced with numerous obstacles, and challenges of different types. There are times, when you want to say to life: “Please give me a break. Just give me a chance to catch my breath.” But life doesn’t listen. Sometimes, as soon as we raise our heads, it knocks us back down. Can you relate to a time in your life, perhaps even now.....,Does it seem like no matter what you do, things just don't seem to be working in your favor?My life in particular, has not been an easy walk in the park! But through all, I am still moving! (May be not at the exact pace I wanted… though)A wise friend once told me, “After you have been knocked down or pushed back by life, you should acknowledge the setback, understand why it happened, and then make a leap ahead of where you were when you were hit. That’s how to become the person you always wanted to be.”It turned out to be good advice! Along my journey, I have learned a few things that I think can enric... More About: True , Tired
The Only Way To Stay True To New Year Goals
2009-01-05 04:02:00 When talking about new year goals some people are skeptical. I was too… up until a few years ago. The main reason I didn’t believe in setting new year goals is because I didn’t follow through. Sure, I would be excited about it in the month of January. February, a little less.. By March.. its slipping away.. April.. it’s a forgotten memory!I was reluctant to set such goals because1. I couldn’t stay committed2. I would be disappointed (with a dose of guilt!)On the other hand, setting new year goalsIt inspires you to do something.Helps you decide what you want to achieve.Increase your energy levels.Helps you remain in control of your life.Gives you a reason and value for your existence.Eliminates the irrelevant and unimportant.As I grew older (and wiser!) I realized that new year goals are similar to every other goal we set in life. Needless to say that the time period is a year!The problem… I was going with the flow and just setting new year goals for the "sake of doing s... More About: New Year , Goals , True , Stay , Year
The Only Way To Stay True To New Year Goals
2009-01-05 04:02:00 When talking about new year goals some people are skeptical. I was too? up until a few years ago. The main reason I didn?t believe in setting new year goals is because I didn?t follow through. Sure, I would be excited about it in the month of January. February, a little less.. By March.. its slipping away.. April.. it?s a forgotten memory!I was reluctant to set such goals because1. I couldn?t stay committed2. I would be disappointed (with a dose of guilt!)On the other hand, setting new year goalsIt inspires you to do something.Helps you decide what you want to achieve.Increase your energy levels.Helps you remain in control of your life.Gives you a reason and value for your existence.Eliminates the irrelevant and unimportant.As I grew older (and wiser!) I realized that new year goals are similar to every other goal we set in life. Needless to say that the time period is a year!The problem? I was going with the flow and just setting new year goals for the "sake of doing so". Now, I a... More About: New Year , Goals , True , Stay , Year
The Only Way To Stay True To New Year Goals
2009-01-05 04:02:00 When talking about new year goals some people are skeptical. I was too? up until a few years ago. The main reason I didn?t believe in setting new year goals is because I didn?t follow through. Sure, I would be excited about it in the month of January. February, a little less.. By March.. its slipping away.. April.. it?s a forgotten memory!I was reluctant to set such goals because1. I couldn?t stay committed2. I would be disappointed (with a dose of guilt!)On the other hand, setting new year goalsIt inspires you to do something.Helps you decide what you want to achieve.Increase your energy levels.Helps you remain in control of your life.Gives you a reason and value for your existence.Eliminates the irrelevant and unimportant.As I grew older (and wiser!) I realized that new year goals are similar to every other goal we set in life. Needless to say that the time period is a year!The problem? I was going with the flow and just setting new year goals for the "sake of doing so". Now, I a... More About: New Year , Goals , True , Stay , Year
Welcome 2009: Are You Ready?
2009-01-01 03:20:00 Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do. ~ Pope John PaulLet’s make 2009, the best year ever ;-) More About: Ready
Welcome 2009: Are You Ready?
2009-01-01 03:20:00 Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do. ~ Pope John PaulLet?s make 2009, the best year ever ;-) More About: Happy New Year , Ready
Welcome 2009: Are You Ready?
2009-01-01 03:20:00 Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do. ~ Pope John PaulLet?s make 2009, the best year ever ;-) More About: Happy New Year , Ready
Remembering Hallmark Moments Of 2008
2008-12-30 17:46:00 Most of the yearly review posts I read (on other blogs) indicated that they had a fairly traumatic 2008 (economy etc). This post is a recap of my life this year and what I hope to achieve in 2009.The Good..I learned a new instrument. I can now play the guitar without driving my neighbors crazy!I am more confident with my driving, than I was a year ago.I now weigh 45Kgs. (I was consistent with my exercise routine and lost about 10Kgs within the year.)I started weaving ideas for a book.The Bad…In many areas, I was “playing it safe”. Looking back, I believe could have taken more “calculated risks”.Lessons learned!As I have mentioned in the my About page, what I write here is based on my incidental gleanings. 2008, has indeed been an eye opener!A few noteworthy things I personally came to understand and believe in (…the hard way) this year…Never let anyone persuade me for a “third chance”.Never make someone a priority, who makes me an option.However good or bad a situat... More About: Hallmark , Moments , Remembering
Remembering Hallmark Moments Of 2008
2008-12-30 17:46:00 Most of the yearly review posts I read (on other blogs) indicated that they had a fairly traumatic 2008 (economy etc). This post is a recap of my life this year and what I hope to achieve in 2009.The Good..I learned a new instrument. I can now play the guitar without driving my neighbors crazy!I am more confident with my driving, than I was a year ago.I now weigh 45Kgs. (I was consistent with my exercise routine and lost about 10Kgs within the year.)I started weaving ideas for a book.The Bad?In many areas, I was ?playing it safe?. Looking back, I believe could have taken more ?calculated risks?.Lessons learned!As I have mentioned in the my About page, what I write here is based on my incidental gleanings. 2008, has indeed been an eye opener!A few noteworthy things I personally came to understand and believe in (?the hard way) this year?Never let anyone persuade me for a ?third chance?.Never make someone a priority, who makes me an option.However good or bad a situation is? it will ch... More About: Hallmark , Moments , Remembering , December
Remembering Hallmark Moments Of 2008
2008-12-30 17:46:00 Most of the yearly review posts I read (on other blogs) indicated that they had a fairly traumatic 2008 (economy etc). This post is a recap of my life this year and what I hope to achieve in 2009.The Good..I learned a new instrument. I can now play the guitar without driving my neighbors crazy!I am more confident with my driving, than I was a year ago.I now weigh 45Kgs. (I was consistent with my exercise routine and lost about 10Kgs within the year.)I started weaving ideas for a book.The Bad?In many areas, I was ?playing it safe?. Looking back, I believe could have taken more ?calculated risks?.Lessons learned!As I have mentioned in the my About page, what I write here is based on my incidental gleanings. 2008, has indeed been an eye opener!A few noteworthy things I personally came to understand and believe in (?the hard way) this year?Never let anyone persuade me for a ?third chance?.Never make someone a priority, who makes me an option.However good or bad a situation is? it will ch... More About: Hallmark , Moments , Remembering , December
Wishing YOU a Merry Christmas
2008-12-25 04:59:00 May the JOY of Christmas fill your heart with happiness todayMay the HOPE of Christmas light your path and guide you on your wayMay the PROMISE of Christmas help to show God's boundless love for youMay the blessings of Christmas fill your heart now and forever...More on Christmas..The Best Christmas Gift You Can Give Yourself So This is Christmas.... More About: Merry Christmas , Wishing , Merry
Wishing YOU a Merry Christmas
2008-12-25 04:59:00 May the JOY of Christmas fill your heart with happiness todayMay the HOPE of Christmas light your path and guide you on your wayMay the PROMISE of Christmas help to show God's boundless love for youMay the blessings of Christmas fill your heart now and forever...More on Christmas..The Best Christmas Gift You Can Give Yourself So This is Christmas.... More About: Merry Christmas , Wishing , Merry
Wishing YOU a Merry Christmas
2008-12-25 04:59:00 May the JOY of Christmas fill your heart with happiness todayMay the HOPE of Christmas light your path and guide you on your wayMay the PROMISE of Christmas help to show God's boundless love for youMay the blessings of Christmas fill your heart now and forever...More on Christmas..The Best Christmas Gift You Can Give Yourself So This is Christmas.... More About: Merry Christmas , Wishing , Merry
2008 Wind Down Of Enhance Life
2008-12-20 17:24:00 I am going to uphold the tradition I started 2 years ago and continue with my nominees for this year as well. Most commented post - Over Spending & Impulse Buying: 8 Reasons Why You’re Not To BlameMost linked post - Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst ChaosMost visited post -12 Words and Phrases That Automatically Kill Your Self ImageMy Favorite post - Career: 62 Tips To Make Your Job Terrific (Lessons Learned)Debatable post - Expectations: Is It A human Weakness?Blogging post - 6 Things Simon Cowell (Of American Idol) Would Say About Your Blog!Humor post - Humor Edition: What Dr.Phil, Britney Spears, Einstein (& Others) Had To Say To…Health post - 8 Skinny Habits To Loose Weight NaturallyBook review post - Who's Pulling Your Strings‘Such is Life’ post - Are You Constantly At The Mercy Of Circumstances?Living simplified post - DVD Clutter: How To De-Junk A DVD CollectionCareer post - 7 Career Advancing Tips To build An Impeccable Relationship With Your ... More About: Wind , 2008
2008 Wind Down Of Enhance Life
2008-12-20 17:24:00 I am going to uphold the tradition I started 2 years ago and continue with my nominees for this year as well. Most commented post - Over Spending & Impulse Buying: 8 Reasons Why You?re Not To BlameMost linked post - Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst ChaosMost visited post -12 Words and Phrases That Automatically Kill Your Self ImageMy Favorite post - Career: 62 Tips To Make Your Job Terrific (Lessons Learned)Debatable post - Expectations: Is It A human Weakness?Blogging post - 6 Things Simon Cowell (Of American Idol) Would Say About Your Blog!Humor post - Humor Edition: What Dr.Phil, Britney Spears, Einstein (& Others) Had To Say To?Health post - 8 Skinny Habits To Loose Weight NaturallyBook review post - Who's Pulling Your Strings?Such is Life? post - Are You Constantly At The Mercy Of Circumstances?Living simplified post - DVD Clutter: How To De-Junk A DVD CollectionCareer post - 7 Career Advancing Tips To build An Impeccable Relationship With Your BossFina... More About: Wind , 2008
2008 Wind Down Of Enhance Life
2008-12-20 17:24:00 I am going to uphold the tradition I started 2 years ago and continue with my nominees for this year as well. Most commented post - Over Spending & Impulse Buying: 8 Reasons Why You?re Not To BlameMost linked post - Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst ChaosMost visited post -12 Words and Phrases That Automatically Kill Your Self ImageMy Favorite post - Career: 62 Tips To Make Your Job Terrific (Lessons Learned)Debatable post - Expectations: Is It A human Weakness?Blogging post - 6 Things Simon Cowell (Of American Idol) Would Say About Your Blog!Humor post - Humor Edition: What Dr.Phil, Britney Spears, Einstein (& Others) Had To Say To?Health post - 8 Skinny Habits To Loose Weight NaturallyBook review post - Who's Pulling Your Strings?Such is Life? post - Are You Constantly At The Mercy Of Circumstances?Living simplified post - DVD Clutter: How To De-Junk A DVD CollectionCareer post - 7 Career Advancing Tips To build An Impeccable Relationship With Your BossFina... More About: Wind , 2008
Getting Past Your Past, Is It Really Possible?
2008-12-15 18:07:00 Wonderful memories, regrets, mistakes, learning experiences, fun, unforgettable people?. All these and more, make up our past. ?Oh, get over it?, ?Let it go?, ?move on??.. Self-help books mention this; may be your friends/loved ones have said it. However, anyone who has a ?burdened past?, know how difficult it is.May be you are still holding on hoping it would last....May be you are in denial about everything that went wrong...Just may be..... you were too late .................Anger, hatred, bitterness, resentments and thoughts of revenge are heavy weights that slow a person down. Allowed to fester, these negative feelings can consume increasingly larger portions of your life. You realize that to be healthy, productive, and successful, you can't stay stuck in it either. So what do you do about it?1. The past is only alive if you keep it alive Having said that, I am fully aware that no one is capable of just snapping fingers and erasing the past. Only the characters in the Heroes... More About: Past
Getting Past Your Past, Is It Really Possible?
2008-12-15 18:07:00 Wonderful memories, regrets, mistakes, learning experiences, fun, unforgettable people?. All these and more, make up our past. ?Oh, get over it?, ?Let it go?, ?move on??.. Self-help books mention this; may be your friends/loved ones have said it. However, anyone who has a ?burdened past?, know how difficult it is.May be you are still holding on hoping it would last....May be you are in denial about everything that went wrong...Just may be..... you were too late .................Anger, hatred, bitterness, resentments and thoughts of revenge are heavy weights that slow a person down. Allowed to fester, these negative feelings can consume increasingly larger portions of your life. You realize that to be healthy, productive, and successful, you can't stay stuck in it either. So what do you do about it?1. The past is only alive if you keep it alive Having said that, I am fully aware that no one is capable of just snapping fingers and erasing the past. Only the characters in the Heroes... More About: Past
Getting Past Your Past, Is It Really Possible?
2008-12-15 18:07:00 Wonderful memories, regrets, mistakes, learning experiences, fun, unforgettable people…. All these and more, make up our past. “Oh, get over it”, “Let it go”, “move on”….. Self-help books mention this; may be your friends/loved ones have said it. However, anyone who has a “burdened past”, know how difficult it is.May be you are still holding on hoping it would last....May be you are in denial about everything that went wrong...Just may be..... you were too late .................Anger, hatred, bitterness, resentments and thoughts of revenge are heavy weights that slow a person down. Allowed to fester, these negative feelings can consume increasingly larger portions of your life. You realize that to be healthy, productive, and successful, you can't stay stuck in it either. So what do you do about it?1. The past is only alive if you keep it alive Having said that, I am fully aware that no one is capable of just snapping fingers and erasing the past. Only the chara... More About: Past
7 Effective Uses Of Quotes That Will Make You Memorable, Motivated & He
2008-12-09 17:18:00 If you have been reading Enhance Life for a while, you would have noticed by now that I am a quotes fanatic! From the response I received for inspirational quotes that get me through the toughest of days, I realize that I am not the only one! What may be less evident to you is exactly how you can use them to improve your daily life. The next time you read a great quotation, do more than just think it is it very good. Decide to use one of the seven ideas below, to help the wisdom of the quotation benefit you and those around you.Using Quotes To Make Yourself Memorable1. The making of a remarkable giftDid I mention that December 2nd was my birthday! I got a fabulous gift (let’s not go into details.. ahem..). The gift itself was both expensive and useful; I was more touched by the note that came along with the gift! Needless to say it had a great quote, that made my day!So yes, quotes are a great way to express gratitude, love , admiration, or respect for a person. Believe me, qu... More About: Effective
7 Effective Uses Of Quotes That Will Make You Memorable, Motivated & Health
More articles from this author:2008-12-09 17:18:00 If you have been reading Enhance Life for a while, you would have noticed by now that I am a quotes fanatic! From the response I received for inspirational quotes that get me through the toughest of days, I realize that I am not the only one! What may be less evident to you is exactly how you can use them to improve your daily life. The next time you read a great quotation, do more than just think it is it very good. Decide to use one of the seven ideas below, to help the wisdom of the quotation benefit you and those around you.Using Quotes To Make Yourself Memorable1. The making of a remarkable giftDid I mention that December 2nd was my birthday! I got a fabulous gift (let?s not go into details.. ahem..). The gift itself was both expensive and useful; I was more touched by the note that came along with the gift! Needless to say it had a great quote, that made my day!So yes, quotes are a great way to express gratitude, love , admiration, or respect for a person. Believe me, quot... More About: Health , Effective 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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