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7 Effective Uses Of Quotes That Will Make You Memorable, Motivated & Health
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
Are You Constantly At The Mercy Of Circumstances?
2008-12-01 16:26:00 We just began the last month for this year. I don?t know about you, but I feel like the past couple of months breezed by, too soon! In a few weeks, we will be celebrating yet another new year.I know a lot of people (including myself) had high hopes for this year. May be you set out by defining goals and objectives. Have you achieved what you set out to achieve? Now, when you read that question what goes through your mind? Is your mind filled with all the things that went wrong in your life that resulted in a less fulfilling lifestyle? Does your response start with "No, because?"So what about me? Am I on the right track? Hm?There are areas in my life that I am fairing well beyond my expectations. Then, there are other areas, I haven?t even begun to get on track. Crap happens to everyone! We live in a world where things happen that are out of our control, people do things we don?t like, and we get things thrown at us, that we didn?t ask for. When derailed by circumstances, even a posi... More About: Mercy
Are You Constantly At The Mercy Of Circumstances?
2008-12-01 16:26:00 We just began the last month for this year. I don’t know about you, but I feel like the past couple of months breezed by, too soon! In a few weeks, we will be celebrating yet another new year.I know a lot of people (including myself) had high hopes for this year. May be you set out by defining goals and objectives. Have you achieved what you set out to achieve? Now, when you read that question what goes through your mind? Is your mind filled with all the things that went wrong in your life that resulted in a less fulfilling lifestyle? Does your response start with "No, because?"So what about me? Am I on the right track? Hm…There are areas in my life that I am fairing well beyond my expectations. Then, there are other areas, I haven’t even begun to get on track. Crap happens to everyone! We live in a world where things happen that are out of our control, people do things we don’t like, and we get things thrown at us, that we didn’t ask for. When derailed by circumstances, e... More About: Mercy
Are You Constantly At The Mercy Of Circumstances?
2008-12-01 16:26:00 We just began the last month for this year. I don?t know about you, but I feel like the past couple of months breezed by, too soon! In a few weeks, we will be celebrating yet another new year.I know a lot of people (including myself) had high hopes for this year. May be you set out by defining goals and objectives. Have you achieved what you set out to achieve? Now, when you read that question what goes through your mind? Is your mind filled with all the things that went wrong in your life that resulted in a less fulfilling lifestyle? Does your response start with "No, because?"So what about me? Am I on the right track? Hm?There are areas in my life that I am fairing well beyond my expectations. Then, there are other areas, I haven?t even begun to get on track. Crap happens to everyone! We live in a world where things happen that are out of our control, people do things we don?t like, and we get things thrown at us, that we didn?t ask for. When derailed by circumstances, even a posi... More About: Mercy
Communication: Words & Expressions That Destroy Your Magnetism
2008-11-24 16:56:00 Powerful communications are often killed by gratuitous remarks. Sadly, those spoiling their communication efforts are unaware of how they have hurt themselves. The following expressions that are flagged as “connection destroyers” are directly from chapter 6 of The It Factor: Be the One People Like, Listen to, and Remember.These are words and expressions you are going to recognize in your own speech patterns every day. At first glance, you may argue, “Well that word isn’t so bad,” or “I never took that to be a negative.” Perhaps, some of us are fooled by their subtlety and popularity.1. Misuse of the Word “Certainly”If you use the word “certainly” only to answer a yes-or-no question with a positive, direct, and upbeat emphasis, you are one of the rare communications superstars!If you are using “certainly” in any other situation as an attempt to demonstrate warmth or intensity, you are, sadly, creating a subtle yet nefarious communications disconnect.If youâ€... More About: Communication , Words , Expressions
Communication: Words & Expressions That Destroy Your Magnetism
2008-11-24 16:56:00 Powerful communications are often killed by gratuitous remarks. Sadly, those spoiling their communication efforts are unaware of how they have hurt themselves. The following expressions that are flagged as ?connection destroyers? are directly from chapter 6 of The It Factor: Be the One People Like, Listen to, and Remember.These are words and expressions you are going to recognize in your own speech patterns every day. At first glance, you may argue, ?Well that word isn?t so bad,? or ?I never took that to be a negative.? Perhaps, some of us are fooled by their subtlety and popularity.1. Misuse of the Word ?Certainly?If you use the word ?certainly? only to answer a yes-or-no question with a positive, direct, and upbeat emphasis, you are one of the rare communications superstars!If you are using ?certainly? in any other situation as an attempt to demonstrate warmth or intensity, you are, sadly, creating a subtle yet nefarious communications disconnect.If you?re a member of this ill-adv... More About: Communication , Words , Expressions
Communication: Words & Expressions That Destroy Your Magnetism
2008-11-24 16:56:00 Powerful communications are often killed by gratuitous remarks. Sadly, those spoiling their communication efforts are unaware of how they have hurt themselves. The following expressions that are flagged as ?connection destroyers? are directly from chapter 6 of The It Factor: Be the One People Like, Listen to, and Remember.These are words and expressions you are going to recognize in your own speech patterns every day. At first glance, you may argue, ?Well that word isn?t so bad,? or ?I never took that to be a negative.? Perhaps, some of us are fooled by their subtlety and popularity.1. Misuse of the Word ?Certainly?If you use the word ?certainly? only to answer a yes-or-no question with a positive, direct, and upbeat emphasis, you are one of the rare communications superstars!If you are using ?certainly? in any other situation as an attempt to demonstrate warmth or intensity, you are, sadly, creating a subtle yet nefarious communications disconnect.If you?re a member of this ill-adv... More About: Communication , Words , Expressions
Heroes TV Series: Lessons That Can Awaken The Hero In You
2008-11-17 17:43:00 I'm one of those people who spend more time on the internet than in front of a television. Apart from one or two shows, I am not really sure what?s airing on a regular basis. Over the weekend I got hold of the Hero es DVD series. The idea behind Heroes is that otherwise ordinary people start discovering that they have super-powers. Initially, they are confused but gradually they wake up to their calling. (Believe me, it much more interesting than what is described here. Watch it!)Anyway, I am always on the lookout for good blog post ideas. While watching Heroes, it struck me that there is more meaning to its conversation; we can ponder, learn and apply it to our lives.In spite the absence of super duper powers, in your own way, you are a hero as well. I don?t know whether you view yourself as such. I am not the first one to say this. Mariah Carey made a good case with her song Hero. Think about it. You can be a blogging hero, your better half might consider you a hero, to your chil... More About: Series , Tv Series , Lessons
Heroes TV Series: Lessons That Can Awaken The Hero In You
2008-11-17 17:43:00 I'm one of those people who spend more time on the internet than in front of a television. Apart from one or two shows, I am not really sure what’s airing on a regular basis. Over the weekend I got hold of the Hero es DVD series. The idea behind Heroes is that otherwise ordinary people start discovering that they have super-powers. Initially, they are confused but gradually they wake up to their calling. (Believe me, it much more interesting than what is described here. Watch it!)Anyway, I am always on the lookout for good blog post ideas. While watching Heroes, it struck me that there is more meaning to its conversation; we can ponder, learn and apply it to our lives.In spite the absence of super duper powers, in your own way, you are a hero as well. I don’t know whether you view yourself as such. I am not the first one to say this. Mariah Carey made a good case with her song Hero. Think about it. You can be a blogging hero, your better half might consider you a hero, to your ... More About: Series , Tv Series , Lessons
Heroes TV Series: Lessons That Can Awaken The Hero In You
2008-11-17 17:43:00 I'm one of those people who spend more time on the internet than in front of a television. Apart from one or two shows, I am not really sure what?s airing on a regular basis. Over the weekend I got hold of the Hero es DVD series. The idea behind Heroes is that otherwise ordinary people start discovering that they have super-powers. Initially, they are confused but gradually they wake up to their calling. (Believe me, it much more interesting than what is described here. Watch it!)Anyway, I am always on the lookout for good blog post ideas. While watching Heroes, it struck me that there is more meaning to its conversation; we can ponder, learn and apply it to our lives.In spite the absence of super duper powers, in your own way, you are a hero as well. I don?t know whether you view yourself as such. I am not the first one to say this. Mariah Carey made a good case with her song Hero. Think about it. You can be a blogging hero, your better half might consider you a hero, to your chil... More About: Series , Tv Series , Lessons
Using Humor As A Social Lubricant!
2008-11-10 17:01:00 I just noticed that my recent posts at Enhance Life have been a bit heavy on the mind. So, today when I sat down to write a post, I made a pledge to steer clear of such genre. After toying with several ideas, I decided to write about one characteristic I really admire in people; a sense of humor.“If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable, without knowing it” ~HerodotusWe may not all be born comedians, but most people are naturally humorous. Some people effortlessly see humor in their surrounding, while others may not have such an easy flair for noticing the lighter side of things. A Sense Of Humor Can Truly Save The DayPulling your hair out…screaming profanities…banging your head against the wall. These are all tempting ways to deal with the everyday situations that drive us crazy. Regardless of what brand of humor appeals to you, the ability to find humor in stressful or uncomfortabl... More About: Social
Using Humor As A Social Lubricant!
2008-11-10 17:01:00 I just noticed that my recent posts at Enhance Life have been a bit heavy on the mind. So, today when I sat down to write a post, I made a pledge to steer clear of such genre. After toying with several ideas, I decided to write about one characteristic I really admire in people; a sense of humor.?If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable, without knowing it? ~HerodotusWe may not all be born comedians, but most people are naturally humorous. Some people effortlessly see humor in their surrounding, while others may not have such an easy flair for noticing the lighter side of things. A Sense Of Humor Can Truly Save The DayPulling your hair out?screaming profanities?banging your head against the wall. These are all tempting ways to deal with the everyday situations that drive us crazy. Regardless of what brand of humor appeals to you, the ability to find humor in stressful or uncomfortable situat... More About: Social
Using Humor As A Social Lubricant!
2008-11-10 17:01:00 I just noticed that my recent posts at Enhance Life have been a bit heavy on the mind. So, today when I sat down to write a post, I made a pledge to steer clear of such genre. After toying with several ideas, I decided to write about one characteristic I really admire in people; a sense of humor.?If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable, without knowing it? ~HerodotusWe may not all be born comedians, but most people are naturally humorous. Some people effortlessly see humor in their surrounding, while others may not have such an easy flair for noticing the lighter side of things. A Sense Of Humor Can Truly Save The DayPulling your hair out?screaming profanities?banging your head against the wall. These are all tempting ways to deal with the everyday situations that drive us crazy. Regardless of what brand of humor appeals to you, the ability to find humor in stressful or uncomfortable situat... More About: Social
Book Review: Eat That Frog- Get More Done In Less Time
2008-11-03 18:13:00 My Favorite ExcerptIt has been said for many years that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that that is probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long. Your "frog" is your biggest, most important task, the one you are most likely to procrastinate on if you don't do something about it. It is also the one task that can have the greatest positive impact on your life and results at the moment.A quick browse through of Eat That FrogChapter 1: Set the table really focuses on one main thing: Clarity. The author highlights that a major reason for procrastination and lack of motivation is vagueness, confusion and fuzzy mindedness about what it is you are supposed to do, and in what order and for what reason. Chapter 2: Plan every day in advance If you are someone who tends to think that time spent on planning is a waste of time, then this chapter is definitely for you. Chapter 3: A... More About: Books , Book Review , Time , Review , Book
Book Review: Eat That Frog- Get More Done In Less Time
2008-11-03 18:13:00 My Favorite ExcerptIt has been said for many years that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that that is probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long. Your "frog" is your biggest, most important task, the one you are most likely to procrastinate on if you don't do something about it. It is also the one task that can have the greatest positive impact on your life and results at the moment.A quick browse through of Eat That FrogChapter 1: Set the table really focuses on one main thing: Clarity. The author highlights that a major reason for procrastination and lack of motivation is vagueness, confusion and fuzzy mindedness about what it is you are supposed to do, and in what order and for what reason. Chapter 2: Plan every day in advance If you are someone who tends to think that time spent on planning is a waste of time, then this chapter is definitely for you. Chapter 3: A... More About: Books , Book Review , Time , Review , Book
Book Review: Eat That Frog- Get More Done In Less Time
2008-11-03 18:13:00 My Favorite ExcerptIt has been said for many years that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that that is probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long. Your "frog" is your biggest, most important task, the one you are most likely to procrastinate on if you don't do something about it. It is also the one task that can have the greatest positive impact on your life and results at the moment.A quick browse through of Eat That Frog Chapter 1: Set the table really focuses on one main thing: Clarity. The author highlights that a major reason for procrastination and lack of motivation is vagueness, confusion and fuzzy mindedness about what it is you are supposed to do, and in what order and for what reason. Chapter 2: Plan every day in advance If you are someone who tends to think that time spent on planning is a waste of time, then this chapter is definitely for you. Chapter 3: A... More About: Book Review , Time , Review , Book
The 5 Emotions That Drag Us Down Or Shape Our Destiny
2008-10-27 04:30:00 I watched three movies yesterday (a lazy week-end!). As the stories unveiled, I couldn?t help noticing how emotions interfere with certain decisions. Perhaps, being on the other side of the screen, made it easy for me to ?see through? these characters. Yes, I understand that the making of a movie, revolves around a ?plot?. The roller coaster emotions, decisions and actions keep the audience entertained. The funny thing is, it?s not limited to the cinema; the very same thing happens in real life!Looking back at your life, have there been moments which would have inspired a movie? I can recall a few. Some are funny(embarrassing!) and the rest.. awfully painful (no doubt, a recipe for a successful movie!)May be you also created your own ?plot? unknowingly?. giving away to emotions that shaped you to be where you are today. Drag Us Down Or Shape Our Destiny ?Our minds perform a series of information processing in order to form strategies needed to live our daily lives (in other words, d... More About: Emotions , Think Tank
The 5 Emotions That Drag Us Down Or Shape Our Destiny
2008-10-27 04:30:00 I watched three movies yesterday (a lazy week-end!). As the stories unveiled, I couldn?t help noticing how emotions interfere with certain decisions. Perhaps, being on the other side of the screen, made it easy for me to ?see through? these characters. Yes, I understand that the making of a movie, revolves around a ?plot?. The roller coaster emotions, decisions and actions keep the audience entertained. The funny thing is, it?s not limited to the cinema; the very same thing happens in real life!Looking back at your life, have there been moments which would have inspired a movie? I can recall a few. Some are funny(embarrassing!) and the rest.. awfully painful (no doubt, a recipe for a successful movie!)May be you also created your own ?plot? unknowingly?. giving away to emotions that shaped you to be where you are today. Drag Us Down Or Shape Our Destiny ?Our minds perform a series of information processing in order to form strategies needed to live our daily lives (in other words, d... More About: Emotions , Think Tank
The 5 Emotions That Drag Us Down Or Shape Our Destiny
2008-10-27 04:30:00 I watched three movies yesterday (a lazy week-end!). As the stories unveiled, I couldn’t help noticing how emotions interfere with certain decisions. Perhaps, being on the other side of the screen, made it easy for me to “see through” these characters. Yes, I understand that the making of a movie, revolves around a “plot”. The roller coaster emotions, decisions and actions keep the audience entertained. The funny thing is, it’s not limited to the cinema; the very same thing happens in real life!Looking back at your life, have there been moments which would have inspired a movie? I can recall a few. Some are funny(embarrassing!) and the rest.. awfully painful (no doubt, a recipe for a successful movie!)May be you also created your own “plot” unknowingly…. giving away to emotions that shaped you to be where you are today. Drag Us Down Or Shape Our Destiny ?Our minds perform a series of information processing in order to form strategies needed to live our daily lives ... More About: Emotions
Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst Chaos
2008-10-18 18:45:00 Just as I stepped out to get some groceries this morning, I ran into one of my neighbors. In an effort to be polite (and make conversation!), I asked the typical mundane question, ?How are you??. I was expecting a ?Fine thank you, how are you?? but his reply was far from that! To my surprise, he sighed and answered, ?Overworked & Overwhelmed ?. As a result, what seemed like a 5 minute door-step conversation, made it into a blog post!The challenge of life balance in today's frenetically paced world is without question, one of the most significant struggles faced by most of us. We are overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of our careers, families, constant tugging from cell phones, internet, a sluggish economy etc.. We often feel there is not enough time in our lives to do the things we need to do, let alone to do the things we want to do!The meaning of life balance may vary for each individual, but one aspect most people agree on is that life balance revolves around time. Guess wha... More About: Life , Balance , Chaos
Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst Chaos
2008-10-18 18:45:00 Just as I stepped out to get some groceries this morning, I ran into one of my neighbors. In an effort to be polite (and make conversation!), I asked the typical mundane question, “How are you?”. I was expecting a “Fine thank you, how are you?” but his reply was far from that! To my surprise, he sighed and answered, “Overworked & Overwhelmed ”. As a result, what seemed like a 5 minute door-step conversation, made it into a blog post!The challenge of life balance in today's frenetically paced world is without question, one of the most significant struggles faced by most of us. We are overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of our careers, families, constant tugging from cell phones, internet, a sluggish economy etc.. We often feel there is not enough time in our lives to do the things we need to do, let alone to do the things we want to do!The meaning of life balance may vary for each individual, but one aspect most people agree on is that life balance revolves around tim... More About: Life , Balance , Chaos
Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst Chaos
2008-10-18 18:45:00 Just as I stepped out to get some groceries this morning, I ran into one of my neighbors. In an effort to be polite (and make conversation!), I asked the typical mundane question, ?How are you??. I was expecting a ?Fine thank you, how are you?? but his reply was far from that! To my surprise, he sighed and answered, ?Overworked & Overwhelmed ?. As a result, what seemed like a 5 minute door-step conversation, made it into a blog post!The challenge of life balance in today's frenetically paced world is without question, one of the most significant struggles faced by most of us. We are overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of our careers, families, constant tugging from cell phones, internet, a sluggish economy etc.. We often feel there is not enough time in our lives to do the things we need to do, let alone to do the things we want to do!The meaning of life balance may vary for each individual, but one aspect most people agree on is that life balance revolves around time. Guess wha... More About: Life , Balance , Chaos
People-Pleasing: The Price Of Being Too Nice And What To Do About It
2008-10-12 17:13:00 ?Be good, be nice, be cool, share and care, don't be selfish, be reasonable, don't hurt others, help friends?.? Most of us have these values engraved within us, from childhood. The fact is, being nice is a good thing, and we can only wish that more people were nice(er)! Then.. there are those ?extremely nice? people, who are focused on wanting to please others to the detriment of their own needs. Dr. Harriet Braiker, in her book The Disease To Please classifies them as ?people-pleasers?. At first glance, it may not even seem like a problem at all. In fact, the label people-pleaser may feel more like a compliment or a flattering self-description that you proudly wear as a badge of honor.When being nice becomes a problem...1. You?re stressing over a lot of things you shouldn?t be stressing!2. You fail to deal with a problem (avoiding confrontation).3. You are unwilling to speak up for yourself4. Your niceness may even blind you to the fact that you are being manipulated and exploit... More About: People , Price , Nice
People-Pleasing: The Price Of Being Too Nice And What To Do About It
2008-10-12 17:13:00 ?Be good, be nice, be cool, share and care, don't be selfish, be reasonable, don't hurt others, help friends?.? Most of us have these values engraved within us, from childhood. The fact is, being nice is a good thing, and we can only wish that more people were nice(er)! Then.. there are those ?extremely nice? people, who are focused on wanting to please others to the detriment of their own needs. Dr. Harriet Braiker, in her book The Disease To Please classifies them as ?people-pleasers?. At first glance, it may not even seem like a problem at all. In fact, the label people-pleaser may feel more like a compliment or a flattering self-description that you proudly wear as a badge of honor.When being nice becomes a problem...1. You?re stressing over a lot of things you shouldn?t be stressing!2. You fail to deal with a problem (avoiding confrontation).3. You are unwilling to speak up for yourself4. Your niceness may even blind you to the fact that you are being manipulated and exploit... More About: People , Price , Nice
People-Pleasing: The Price Of Being Too Nice And What To Do About It
2008-10-12 17:13:00 “Be good, be nice, be cool, share and care, don't be selfish, be reasonable, don't hurt others, help friends….” Most of us have these values engraved within us, from childhood. The fact is, being nice is a good thing, and we can only wish that more people were nice(er)! Then.. there are those “extremely nice” people, who are focused on wanting to please others to the detriment of their own needs. Dr. Harriet Braiker, in her book The Disease To Please classifies them as “people-pleasers”. At first glance, it may not even seem like a problem at all. In fact, the label people-pleaser may feel more like a compliment or a flattering self-description that you proudly wear as a badge of honor.When being nice becomes a problem...1. You’re stressing over a lot of things you shouldn’t be stressing!2. You fail to deal with a problem (avoiding confrontation).3. You are unwilling to speak up for yourself4. Your niceness may even blind you to the fact that you are being manip... More About: People , Price , Nice
13 Ideas To Make Boring Jobs Bearable And A Little More Interesting
2008-10-06 05:20:00 Have you ever noticed that when you’re doing something you enjoy, you’re right there in the moment? Sometimes, you don’t even notice time passing by. Your mind is on what you’re doing, and you’re awake and alert. Then... there are those mundane and boring tasks where five minutes of work feel more like an hour! Cutting grass, using a carpet cleaner, folding laundry or doing simple paperwork don’t inspire a lot of abstract thought, but it has to be done. While you can evade (delegate!) some boring jobs, often you just have to do it yourself. Sadly, there is no magic wand that can be used to make these jobs easier. Making it more interesting..Again, it’s not something that automatically switches on when you want to. It requires a bit of tact and mental refinement! Here’s a few ways I’ve found this to work: 1. Break it down into smaller chunks. This really works for jobs that span across several hours/days. By breaking it down into smaller chunks, I can spend less ti... More About: Ideas , Interesting , Jobs , Make , Boring
13 Ideas To Make Boring Jobs Bearable And A Little More Interesting
2008-10-06 05:20:00 Have you ever noticed that when you?re doing something you enjoy, you?re right there in the moment? Sometimes, you don?t even notice time passing by. Your mind is on what you?re doing, and you?re awake and alert. Then... there are those mundane and boring tasks where five minutes of work feel more like an hour! Cutting grass, using a carpet cleaner, folding laundry or doing simple paperwork don?t inspire a lot of abstract thought, but it has to be done. While you can evade (delegate!) some boring jobs, often you just have to do it yourself. Sadly, there is no magic wand that can be used to make these jobs easier. Making it more interesting..Again, it?s not something that automatically switches on when you want to. It requires a bit of tact and mental refinement! Here?s a few ways I?ve found this to work: 1. Break it down into smaller chunks. This really works for jobs that span across several hours/days. By breaking it down into smaller chunks, I can spend less time and complete a ... More About: Ideas , Interesting , Jobs , Make , Boring
13 Ideas To Make Boring Jobs Bearable And A Little More Interesting
2008-10-06 05:20:00 Have you ever noticed that when you?re doing something you enjoy, you?re right there in the moment? Sometimes, you don?t even notice time passing by. Your mind is on what you?re doing, and you?re awake and alert. Then... there are those mundane and boring tasks where five minutes of work feel more like an hour! Cutting grass, folding laundry or doing simple paperwork don?t inspire a lot of abstract thought, but it has to be done. While you can evade (delegate!) some boring jobs, often you just have to do it yourself. Sadly, there is no magic wand that can be used to make these jobs easier. Making it more interesting..Again, it?s not something that automatically switches on when you want to. It requires a bit of tact and mental refinement! Here?s a few ways I?ve found this to work: 1. Break it down into smaller chunks. This really works for jobs that span across several hours/days. By breaking it down into smaller chunks, I can spend less time and complete a ?sub task? and have the... More About: Ideas , Interesting , Jobs , Make , Boring
Over Spending & Impulse Buying: 8 Reasons Why You?re Not To Blame
2008-09-29 04:30:00 I was returning from work Friday evening (I take the bus), when I overheard a conversation between two women (possibly co-workers heading home). One woman complimented the other on the blouse she was wearing. She smiled and responded, ?Glad you liked it. You know, I had to hide this from my husband. He would throw a fit if he knew how much I paid for this!?I am sure you can also relate to similar situations. Think back to the last time you spent money. Perhaps it was yesterday or even a few hours ago. Perhaps you can?t remember the last thing that you bought!Ask yourself the reason for making that spending decision. Did you buy something necessary such as groceries or medication? Was the item something you needed or just wanted at that moment? Did you worry about having enough money to pay for the item? Did the purchase cost more than you thought it should or did you even worry about the price? Did spending the money make you feel guilty or did it give you pleasure?At one point or a... More About: Buying , Finance , Spending , Reasons , Blame
Over Spending & Impulse Buying: 8 Reasons Why You’re Not To Blame
More articles from this author:2008-09-29 04:30:00 I was returning from work Friday evening (I take the bus), when I overheard a conversation between two women (possibly co-workers heading home). One woman complimented the other on the blouse she was wearing. She smiled and responded, “Glad you liked it. You know, I had to hide this from my husband. He would throw a fit if he knew how much I paid for this!”I am sure you can also relate to similar situations. Think back to the last time you spent money. Perhaps it was yesterday or even a few hours ago. Perhaps you can’t remember the last thing that you bought!Ask yourself the reason for making that spending decision. Did you buy something necessary such as groceries or medication? Was the item something you needed or just wanted at that moment? Did you worry about having enough money to pay for the item? Did the purchase cost more than you thought it should or did you even worry about the price? Did spending the money make you feel guilty or did it give you pleasure?At one poin... More About: Buying , Spending , Reasons , Blame , Impulse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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