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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/double-decker-candy-bins-details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/double-decker-candy-bins-details.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/double-mini-decker-candy-bin-details-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/double-mini-decker-candy-bin-details-1.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-80844343538473475892015-11-15T00:13:00.001-08:002015-11-15T00:13:12.283-08:00Silver Foil Cupcake Box with Window - 12 pcs<a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/silver-foil-cupcake-box-with-window.htm#.Vkg-ef28DLs.blogger">Silver Foil Cupcake Box with Window - 12 pcs - Cupcake Wedding and Party Favors - Wedding Favor Themes - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Have a fun and relaxing time with your baby with this baby massage. Stimulate his senses, improve his coordination, play an active part in his development.</span>Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-25856011310625179082015-11-01T15:43:00.001-08:002015-11-01T15:43:32.811-08:00Prenatal Yoga Spinal Rolls<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gdVxMqPvX1M" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Spinal Rolls: These rolls will relieve the tension in your neck and head, prevent and / or cure sciatic pain.</span><br /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Protect Your Baby's Health and Get Rid of Constipation, Insomnia, Sciatica and Back Pain Once and for All.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Ease Labor Pain with Yoga Breathing Techniques and Get ready Physically and Mentally for Childbirth in as little as one Hour a Week.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Regain your Flat Tummy and Get Back into your Favorite Pair of Jeans soon after Childbirth. </span><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="https://yoga4mothers.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #167ac6; cursor: pointer; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="https://yoga4mothers.com/">https://yoga4mothers.com/</a>Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-9052295162404480872015-11-01T14:32:00.001-08:002015-11-01T14:32:34.225-08:00Halloween Personalized Tea Favors - Tea Time Theme Wedding Favors - Wedding Favor Themes - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers<a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/Halloween-Personalized-tea-favors.htm#.VjaSZuAmdnQ.blogger">Halloween Personalized Tea Favors - Tea Time Theme Wedding Favors - Wedding Favor Themes - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-Personalized-Tea-Favors-details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-Personalized-Tea-Favors-details.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-74891649959911715412015-11-01T13:51:00.001-08:002015-11-01T13:51:55.833-08:00Halloween Personalized Mini Candy Jars<a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/halloween-personalized-mini-candy-jars.htm#.VjaIn1FOwZY.blogger">Halloween Personalized Mini Candy Jars - New Wedding Favors - Wedding Favors - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/ch865131-halloween-personalized-candy-jars-details-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/ch865131-halloween-personalized-candy-jars-details-01.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/personalized-halloween-hersheys-kisses-layout-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/personalized-halloween-hersheys-kisses-layout-01.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-25916029694958990262015-11-01T13:31:00.001-08:002015-11-01T13:31:44.291-08:00Halloween Personalized Maple Syrup <a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/Halloween-personalized-Maple-Syrup.htm#.VjaEmMpGsXA.blogger">Halloween Personalized Maple Syrup - Halloween Party Favors and Supplies - Other Occasions - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-personalized-Maple-Syrup-details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-personalized-Maple-Syrup-details.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-82056349254769411912015-11-01T13:29:00.001-08:002015-11-01T13:29:37.023-08:00Halloween Personalized Hershey's Chocolate Bar<a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/halloween-personalized-Hersheys-Chocolate-Bar.htm#.VjaDw0lm8NE.blogger">Halloween Personalized Hershey's Chocolate Bar - Chocolate Wedding Favors - Edible Wedding Favors - Wedding Favors - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-Mini-Gift-Tote-Favor-details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-Mini-Gift-Tote-Favor-details.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-Mini-Gift-Tote-Favor-Design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Halloween-Mini-Gift-Tote-Favor-Design.jpg" height="640" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-40661817397106492432015-11-01T07:20:00.001-08:002015-11-01T07:20:54.925-08:00Glittered Witch Cello Treat Bags <a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/glittered-witch-cello-treat-bags.htm#.VjYtulY0DCc.blogger">Glittered Witch Cello Treat Bags - Halloween Party Favors and Supplies - Other Occasions - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Glittered-Witch-Cello-Treat-Bags-details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Glittered-Witch-Cello-Treat-Bags-details.jpg" height="640" width="486" /></a></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-54265272675570336592015-11-01T07:12:00.001-08:002015-11-01T07:12:57.580-08:00Personalized Halloween Mason Jar Drinking Glass<a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/persnalized-halloween-mason-jar-drinking-glass.htm#.VjYr0XcUm4w.blogger">Personalized Halloween Mason Jar Drinking Glass - Halloween Party Favors and Supplies - Other Occasions - Wedding Favors & Party Supplies - Favors and Flowers</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Personalized-Halloween-Stemless-Wine-Glass-details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/Personalized-Halloween-Stemless-Wine-Glass-details.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/halloween-exclusive-designs-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/D/halloween-exclusive-designs-02.jpg" height="572" width="640" /></a></div><br />Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-62642382617546869932015-10-30T11:31:00.001-07:002015-10-30T11:31:48.379-07:00Event iPhone app template with Wordpress Backend<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-Jtl0gCq84" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Our first full app template - our popular Event iOS template combined with a Wordpress backend and API, allowing you to easily add data to your app using the easy Wordpress admin.</span>Shygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573154827415208084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-28505337895712473012011-12-01T09:13:00.000-08:002011-12-01T09:13:50.475-08:00Does Facebook Need To Catch up to Google+ or Vice Versa?<a href="http://www.herbertkikoy.info/2011/12/facebook-versus-google/#.Tte1wt8ACAM.blogger">Does Facebook Need To Catch up to Google+ or Vice Versa?</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15259272795917464506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-9268130455171487862011-11-30T04:33:00.000-08:002011-11-30T04:33:56.397-08:00Indications That You Are a Facebook Stalker<a href="http://www.herbertkikoy.info/2011/11/you-are-a-facebook-stalker/#.TtYiplU1jPg.blogger">Indications That You Are a Facebook Stalker</a>Herbert Kikoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590490382044846314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-71658148171193774652011-10-05T04:56:00.000-07:002011-10-05T04:56:13.895-07:00How to Become an Ideal Leader<div style="text-align: justify;">When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don't seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just that – goals. Then maybe its time for you to stand up and do something about it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most people are content just to stand around listening for orders. And it isn't unusual to adopt a follow-the-leader mentality. But maybe, somewhere inside of you, you feel the desire to make things happen – to be the head, not the tail. Then maybe leadership just suits you fine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some people believe that great leaders are made, not born. Yes, it may be true that some people are born with natural talents. However, without practice, without drive, without enthusiasm, and without experience, there can be no true development in leadership.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You must also remember that good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their natural skills. This takes a commitment to constantly improve in whatever endeavor a person chooses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">First of all, let's define leadership. To be a leader, one must be able to influence others to accomplish a goal, or an objective. He contributes to the organization and cohesion of a group.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Contrary to what most people believe, leadership is not about power. It is not about harassing people or driving them using fear. It is about encouraging others towards the goal of the organization. It is putting everyone on the same page and helping them see the big picture of the organization. You must be a leader not a boss.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">First of all, you have to get people to follow you. How is this accomplished?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People follow others when they see a clear sense of purpose. People will only follow you if they see that you know where you are going. Remember that bumper sticker? The one that says, don't follow me, I'm lost too? The same holds true for leadership. If you yourself do not know where you're headed to, chances are people will not follow you at all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You yourself must know the vision of the organization. Having a clear sense of hierarchy, knowing who the bosses are, who to talk to, the organization's goals and objectives, and how the organization works is the only way to show others you know what you are doing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Being a leader is not about what you make others do. It's about who you are, what you know, and what you do. You are a reflection of what you're subordinates must be.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Studies have shown that one other bases of good leadership is the trust and confidence your subordinates have of you. If they trust you they will go through hell and high water for you and for the organization.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Trust and confidence is built on good relationships, trustworthiness, and high ethics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The way you deal with your people, and the relationships you build will lay the foundation for the strength of your group. The stronger your relationship, the stronger their trust and confidence is in your capabilities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once you have their trust and confidence, you may now proceed to communicate the goals and objectives you are to undertake.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Communication is a very important key to good leadership. Without this you can not be a good leader. The knowledge and technical expertise you have must be clearly imparted to other people. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also, you can not be a good leader and unless you have good judgment. You must be able to assess situations, weigh the pros and cons of any decision, and actively seek out a solution.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is this judgment that your subordinates will come to rely upon. Therefore, good decision-making is vital to the success of your organization.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Leaders are not do-it-all heroes. You should not claim to know everything, and you should not rely upon your skills alone.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You should recognize and take advantage of the skills and talents your subordinates have. Only when you come to this realization will you be able to work as one cohesive unit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Remember being a leader takes a good deal of work and time. It is not learned overnight. Remember, also, that it is not about just you. It is about you and the people around you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, do you have the drive and the desire to serve required of leaders? Do you have the desire to work cooperatively with other people? Then start now. Take your stand and be leader today.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15259272795917464506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-74749840574357633432011-09-15T10:22:00.000-07:002011-09-15T10:22:22.548-07:00Creating Effective and Efficient Relationships<div style="text-align: justify;">Relationships of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things, that require extra effort to maintain. However, a relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be long lasting despite many trials.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4U9EgFHrjabCTE_qJSeYESrrh0y1u06OFy-VHRuDfQfpnS3GMEK9WN8Hq3I5UFmaz7MHjyKZVk7DCIRVn2Yk4DyEu3CnhbCGggO9SFMVcm3XOuKQmLZZi7aY72cIA9upVnwgGlcldRA/s1600/relationships.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4U9EgFHrjabCTE_qJSeYESrrh0y1u06OFy-VHRuDfQfpnS3GMEK9WN8Hq3I5UFmaz7MHjyKZVk7DCIRVn2Yk4DyEu3CnhbCGggO9SFMVcm3XOuKQmLZZi7aY72cIA9upVnwgGlcldRA/s1600/relationships.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Building an effective and lasting relationships is a necessity for several reasons. For example in a group or organization, the well being of the people depends on how efficient and effective that group or organization works.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The group or organization is also dependent on how the members work well with the management. </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">An ineffective group or organization can really be very frustrating. An effective group or organization can also ask so much on their members, that sometimes the members would be having no life outside the walls of the area where they work or sacrifice the other aspects of their life just to meet deadlines. For an organization or group with this kind of scenario, relationships can be stressed or suffer from breakdown.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>People or other entities who depend on these groups or organization also suffer.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Society is defined as a web of relationships, which requires all parties to work and contribute their share in order to achieve a common goal. Having a relationship that is good, where cooperation and respect are manifested, can make society work better. In this way each member works for the good of the whole and towards achieving a common goal. This can only be attained with effective and efficient relationships.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Understanding the other parties' feeling and position creates an effective and efficient relationship. The easiest method to understand what is important to another party is to ask them what they want and listen to what they have to say. When the other party realizes this, they would feel the importance given to them</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Effective and efficient relationships require parties to openly express their feelings and positions on all matters pertinent on the relationship. Assuming that the other party understands our needs and give us when we need it without asking for it is not a good practice. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Respect is the key to relationship. In order to create a more effective relationship, parties should treat each other with respect. We can show respect just by listening to the other party and by trying sincerely to understand how they function. You can also show respect to other parties by confirming that they are doing everything they can.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The opposite of respect is quick forming of judgements based on unfounded facts and prejudice. </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Respect is the very foundation for a great relationship. This also means respecting yourself and respecting others.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another key area in forming an effective relationship is to tackle differences of the other party directly. Differences between parties or people are quite interesting. For example in a conversation where each party listens to the other party, you may observe that each is having two different perspectives.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Work towards a win-win solution for both parties. </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This can be done when at least one party acknowledges that the relationship is important. That party would then exert more time, effort and energy to understand the other party's needs and deal with it to get it out of the way. Should they fail, it is comforting for that party to know that they tried.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Effectively listening and no pre-judging. This is important if parties are to understand each other.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Informal discussions are conducive for parties. They bring out issues and concerns comfortably. They also feel more relaxed making them think more clearly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Developing an atmosphere where the other party can express their feelings when they need to.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When parties fail to express whatever is on their mind or their feelings, it can get in the way of building an effective relationship.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Parties should be aware that certain things exist naturally but should be controlled in any dealings in any relationship. Human nature is one. Some of these things found in a relationship also include a history of stereotyping or mistrust, blaming the other person or party for a strained relationship, excluding the other party's feelings when focusing on a task, no clear and defined objectives, roles and expectations of each party in a relationship is also unclear.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Relationships are important to anyone, addressing issues and problems right away is a must to further improve the relationship. As they say 'No man is an Island'.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15259272795917464506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-27606280823342453782011-09-14T15:36:00.000-07:002011-09-14T15:36:02.357-07:00Enlightenment : Your 7 Days Program to Positive Thinking<div style="text-align: justify;">I'm sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can't wait to test out. Of course you're not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKLYHkH6bAZNYVJ-yHfFwlRnIL1s9r3mvgv4Es9kr-9BRRI6fTqg-_XgRIWGstCZpEf9DnDYfI1zCC5uKPpGyt0QVv7Z989c3XApFIqspAYtN5r5X8yLy8Cwyb0OPM-rgh6AG9hOf0A/s1600/enlightenment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKLYHkH6bAZNYVJ-yHfFwlRnIL1s9r3mvgv4Es9kr-9BRRI6fTqg-_XgRIWGstCZpEf9DnDYfI1zCC5uKPpGyt0QVv7Z989c3XApFIqspAYtN5r5X8yLy8Cwyb0OPM-rgh6AG9hOf0A/s320/enlightenment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's always best to set up a personal goal where you can accomplish the most in record time, maybe like mowing the lawn in an hour before the big game on TV. A correct and positive attitude in whatever you do will make things easier, and even enjoyable.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some tips to make it through the week even if you're just sitting in your favorite couch. An idea takes time to form in your head and is always at work while you are busy sitting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Having a bit of positive thinking can help you realize things that are never thought possible. Thinking big is indeed the American Way and that what made our country prosperous.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Take passionate action towards living your life by design. Talk is cheap. Action = deposits in the bank of a passionately authentic future. Without it, passion is void.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a perfect example where dreams are made of where you start by tinkering with your mind, then with your hands. And if the idea weakens, you can always go back to it later until you finish it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Commit to yourself as well as those you love to create powerfully a life you can love. Instead of reacting, commit to creating from your heart and soul, out of love rather than fear. The American Dream will always be there, but a dream will still be a dream without motion. Be amazed as the transformation begins.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Recognize and embrace the thought that each moment is perfect regardless of its outcome. Every time you hit on something that may appear too extreme, why not give it a shot and see if it will work. You will be surprised to see of there are other ways to get the task done in time. If you are not pleased with the outcome, decide to use that moment to learn from and make the appropriate shift. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Dwell completely in a place of gratitude. Learn to utilize what you have in your hands and make use of it in the most constructive way. Slipping into neediness will become less of a habit when you repeatedly shift towards gratitude, away from poverty consciousness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Use a Passion Formula of Recognize/Reevaluate/Restore in place of the Shoulda/Woulda/Coulda whirlwind. The former is based in increased knowledge and abundance while the latter focuses on scarcity and lack. As you face people or tasks that may seem harder than scaling the summit of the Himalayas, allow yourself to realize that the task is just as important as giving out orders to your subordinates. You would rather be richly passionate!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Keep humor at the forefront of thought, laughing at and with yourself when possible. You may find yourself quite entertaining when you loosen up! I am yet to see a comedian ever go hungry even though his jokes are as 'old as great-grandma'. Life has so much to offer to allow you to mope around in self pity. Humor is very attractive, very passionate: life-giving. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">7. Believe that you are the architect of your destiny. No one can take your passionate future from you except for you! Create your life authentically. As long as there's still breath in your body, there is no end to how much you can accomplish in a lifetime. The concept of thinking big is all about enjoying your work, which would lead to celebrate a discovery that is born within your hands. Watch everything flow into place with perfect, passionate precision. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's interesting how people get wallowed up by something trivial as learning to use a computer, when nowadays that top computer companies are manufacturing software that even the kids can do it. I don't mean to be condescending, but that's the idea of not having any positive thinking in your life-you'll just end up as a dim bulb in a dark corner. So instead of subjecting yourself to what you will be doomed for, make your path by taking the first step with a positive attitude.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15259272795917464506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-41023730616640053512011-09-13T09:17:00.000-07:002011-09-13T09:17:09.191-07:00Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101<div style="text-align: justify;">Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The negative thoughts you have – those of noisy neighbors, bossy officemates, that parking ticket you got, and unwanted spam– are said to contribute to the ‘polluting’ of the mind, and shutting them out is allows for the ‘cleansing’ of the mind so that it may focus on deeper, more meaningful thoughts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from the commotion around them. You may now focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal. It may seem deafening at first, since we are all too accustomed to constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this exercise you will find yourself becoming more aware of everything around you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you find the meditating positions you see on television threatening – those with impossibly arched backs, and painful-looking contortions – you need not worry. The principle here is to be in a comfortable position conducive to concentration. This may be while sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and even walking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be a good starting point. While sitting or standing, the back should be straight, but not tense or tight. In other positions, the only no-no is slouching and falling asleep.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process since tight fitting clothes have a tendency to choke you up and make you feel tense.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The place you perform meditation should have a soothing atmosphere. It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any place that you feel comfortable in. You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if the contortionist in you is screaming for release). You may want to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Silence helps most people relax and meditate, so you may want a quiet, isolated area far from the ringing of the phone or the humming of the washing machine. Pleasing scents also help in that regard, so stocking up on aromatic candles isn’t such a bad idea either.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The monks you see on television making those monotonous sounds are actually performing their mantra. This, in simple terms, is a short creed, a simple sound which, for these practitioners, holds a mystic value.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You do not need to perform such; however, it would pay to note that focusing on repeated actions such as breathing, and humming help the practitioner enter a higher state of consciousness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The principle here is focus. You could also try focusing on a certain object or thought, or even, while keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One sample routine would be to – while in a meditative state – silently name every part of you body and focusing your consciousness on that part. While doing this you should be aware of any tension on any part of your body. Mentally visualize releasing this tension. It works wonders.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In all, meditation is a relatively risk-free practice and its benefits are well worth the effort (<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">or non-effort – remember we’re relaxing</span></i>).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Studies have shown that meditation does bring about beneficial physiologic effects to the body. And there has been a growing consensus in the medical community to further study the effects of such. So in the near future, who knows, that mystical, esoteric thing we call meditation might become a science itself!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15259272795917464506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-39115052609369558692011-09-12T02:53:00.000-07:002011-09-12T02:53:39.646-07:00Focus on your Mental and Emotional Side to Gain Self Improvement<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPIqdC_cFnwHINvm6N49p1Gq-AZKsWLVfHryaF6-eisOdw9x0GO93wVEi1elDKPBjupjZNQTThbAVYS0Dj91SHi-sxKDJsUcdDaeg0pfEtviGyKfAb29qUczRx87wuEibMRUA-SbMow/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPIqdC_cFnwHINvm6N49p1Gq-AZKsWLVfHryaF6-eisOdw9x0GO93wVEi1elDKPBjupjZNQTThbAVYS0Dj91SHi-sxKDJsUcdDaeg0pfEtviGyKfAb29qUczRx87wuEibMRUA-SbMow/s320/images.jpg" width="318" /></a>Not everyone believes this but the emotional and mental aspects of a person, when combined, leads to better self improvement. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Emotions love to dominate our actions and reactions, even though we do not want it to happen sometimes. The society often see emotions as a sign of weakness, so people are used to putting them aside and focusing on the rational aspects more and more. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">No matter how strict and logical you may be, you will always feel. One way or another, someone or something will get through you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Positive emotions are a lifelong goal for many of us concerned about emotional health and self improvement. What is more important; the amount of money you made during your life or the times you laughed out of sheer joy? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People tend to put their positive emotions behind their negative feelings. This is one of the biggest problems that people come across during their lives. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is no clear way to ignore a negative experience and try to replace it with a positive one. Life just does not work that way.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For example, when you were a child, if your goldfish dies, you would be heartbroken. Your parents will probably buy you another goldfish but the sorrow is still there. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Things get even more complex when you become an adult. A fight with your spouse the night before will affect your entire day. You will go to work angry, tired, and your mind will wander. On the way home from work you will not notice the sun shining and you would not be tempted to stop at a roadside stand to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All this because that one negative thought has contaminated the way you perceive the reality around you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this moment you will realize finding a safe place to relax your mind will do wonders for your emotional and mental improvement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">That place is relatively easy to find. It can be an actual place or an imaginary location. The best idea is to totally lose yourself in it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let us say you have a problem on your mind and it just would not go away. Go bowling. Do not know how? Just give it a shot. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Get caught up in the game. Your mind will drift away from the negative thoughts that dominated your last hours or days and start processing a whole new kind of information.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A safe haven can take many forms. It can be a song, a movie, even a person or animal. The main thing is allow yourself to get completely involved with this new activity. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You might still get flashes of the problem every now and then. Ignore it and get even more absorbed in what you are doing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the bowling game, the song, or the movie ends you will abruptly return to reality. You will probably want to retreat back to the safe place. Do not do it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The safe place exists only as a helping hand, not as a solution to your life's problems, may it be a small or big. It serves only as an escape route. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You will return from your safe zone with an increased energy level. You will feel better about yourself and gain more confidence. You will see that any issue can be resolved. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is how a small escape from a harsh reality can increase your emotional and mental health. Try to do this often and you are on your way to better self improvement. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15259272795917464506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541588157755255860.post-84642878295304485782011-09-11T08:19:00.000-07:002011-09-11T08:19:16.300-07:00Recommended Daily Allowance for RelaxationStress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. <br />
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Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax. <br />
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Watching television may be a form of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended method by experts. When we watch TV we are bombarded with commercials, ads, sounds and images. So how do we achieve relaxation? If there are thousands of ways we can get stressed, one of them is not meeting deadlines, there are also many ways we can relax.<br />
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In recent studies, experts have determined that heart disease is linked to anger and irritability is linked to mental stress. Too much stress brings about ischemia that can lead to or cause a heart attack. Relaxation takes on added importance in light of this matter. Managing your anger and attitude is significant to heart health, and relaxation can help you manage stress. <br />
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One way of relaxation is transcendental meditation. Recent studies have also shown that this method might reduce artery blockage, which is a major cause for heart attack and stroke. People practice transcendental meditation by repeating uttering soothing sounds while meditating, this is to achieve total relaxation. The researchers found that practitioners of transcendental meditation significantly reduced the thickness of their arterial wall compared with those who didn't practice transcendental meditation.<br />
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Another study on another method of relaxation, acupuncture, seems to reduce high blood pressure by initiating several body functions for the brain to release chemical compounds known as endorphins. Endorphin helps to relax muscles, ease panic, decrease pain, and reduce anxiety. <br />
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Yoga is also another method for relaxation and may also have similar effects like acupuncture. In another study, participants were subjected to several minutes of mental stress. Then they were subjected to various relaxation techniques, such as listening to nature sounds or classical music. Only those who did Yoga significantly reduced the time it took for their blood pressures to go back to normal. Yoga is a form of progressive relaxation.<br />
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Breathing is one of the easiest methods to relax. Breathing influences alamost all aspects of us, it affects our mind, our moods and our body. Simply focus on your breathing, after some time you can feel its effects right away.<br />
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<b>There are several breathing techniques that can help you reduce stress. </b><br />
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Another easy way to achieve relaxation is exercise. If you feel irritated a simple half-hour of exercise will often settle things down. Although exercise is a great way to lose weight, it does not show you how to manage stress appropriately. Exercise should also be used in conjunction with other exercise method.<br />
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One great way of relaxation is getting a massage. To gain full relaxation, you need to totally surrender to the handling and touch of a professional therapist.<br />
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There are several types of massages that also give different levels of relaxation.<br />
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Another method of relaxation is Biofeedback. The usual biofeedback-training program includes a 10-hour sessions that is often spaced one week apart.<br />
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Hypnosis is one controversial relaxation technique. It is a good alternative for people who think that they have no idea what it feels like to be relaxed. It is also a good alternative for people with stress related health problems. <br />
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Drugs are extreme alternatives to relaxation. They are sometimes not safe and are not effective like the other relaxation methods. This method is only used by trained medical professionals on their patients.<br />
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These relaxation techniques are just some of the ways you can achieve relaxation. Another reason why we need to relax, aside from lowering blood pressure in people and decreasing the chances of a stroke or a heart attack, is because stress produces hormones that suppress the immune system, relaxation gives the immune system time to recover and in doing so function more efficiently. <br />
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Relaxation lowers the activities within the brains' limbic system; this is the emotional center of our brain. <br />
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Furthermore, the brain has a periodic need for a more pronounced activity on the right-hemisphere. Relaxation is one way of achieving this. <br />
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Relaxation can really be of good use once a relaxation technique is regularly built into your lifestyle. Choose a technique that you believe you can do regularly.<br />
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