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Personal Development

3 Steps Before Thinking About Productivity

January 15, 2009

I tend to keep lists in my head – I have to force myself to get them on paper, which is why I’ve fallen in love with all things Moleskine. When these lists start to build up, they cause a cloud in my head that not only is unproductive, but kills all hope of the [...]

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3 Keys to Finishing What You Start

3 Keys to Finishing What You Start

January 11, 2009

Watching in pain this afternoon as the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team struggled against Purdue, I realized that something in basketball translates very well to personal development: Finishing.
The Badgers struggled all day (and for the past few weeks for that matter) to finish (score) when they got close to the basket.  Not all necessarily due to [...]

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The Keys to a Happy Retirement

January 5, 2009

Retirement is something that most people look forward to. The chance to take a break, to have all the time for yourself, to enjoy life after many years of hard work is indeed a very inviting prospect. However, financial instability makes the future of retirement a little bleak.
The Bleak Reality of Retirement
For many retirees, having [...]

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Find Out Who You Really Are

December 20, 2008

You or someone you know is probably struggling with this question right now.  “Who am I,” or “What is my purpose.”  The first thing to keep in mind through reading this is there is not a reason to be upset or sad about wondering who you are – no matter what your age or situation.  [...]

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Believing In Yourself

May 28, 2008

Seeing is believing, or so goes the old saying. It is something that we are taught by our parents, by society in the Occidental hemisphere, and it is something we know by experience.
How many times have you said “I can’t believe in something that I can’t see”? Most of the time this [...]

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Silencing Your Inner Critic

May 23, 2008

Are you afraid of trying new things? Do you stick to boring and safe endeavors because you don’t want to risk failing? Do you let opportunities pass you by? If so, you probably have an over-developed inner critic.
The inner critic is the little voice inside of us that constantly evaluates our performance and gives us [...]

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Memory Techniques and Tips

May 21, 2008

From time to time, everyone experiences a lapse in memory that begins to convince that they are starting to lose their mind, or that their memory is fading. Unless you are 55 years or older, this probably isn’t the case, there are probably many reasons why you aren’t able to retrieve certain memories at that point in your life.

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Tips for Greener Living

May 17, 2008

Everyone wants to do their part making the environment cleaner and prolonging the lifespan of our earth. What most people don’t realize is that all they have to do is small little things to make a difference.
Some people thing that in order to go green, they have to give up too much, or do [...]

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10 Tips for a Better Nights Sleep

May 11, 2008

There are few things more beneficial for your body than sleep. And unfortunately there is nothing than can replace a good night of sleep.
Insomnia can often lead to a drop in productivity, a sour mood and poor concentration.  But, everyone goes through bouts of insomnia from time to time, usually because of stress related reasons, [...]

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What Are You Passionate About? [Discovery]

May 10, 2008

In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We commit ourselves to our responsibilities, obligations, and expectations, but we often do so at the expense of our dreams, aspirations, and goals. Our society and our lives are demanding, leaving us with little time and [...]

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