Monthly Archives December 2015

“Success comes from taking the initiative and following up…persisting…eloquently expressing the depth of your love.”                                   ~Tony Robbins In a world of big ideas, sensational movies, swift moving internet connections, the ‘wow’ factor of TV commercials, and increased intensity everywhere… Do our subtle, small consistent daily efforts count? It’s a Resounding Yes! I’m talking about the little steps we take everyday to do what we set out to do. Or, each time we choose to shift our attitude from being right to forgiveness. Or, when we put our focus on what we choose to focus on, rather than let our mind run wild with a story. Each time we keep our word to ourselves and to others, these mini-moments of impeccability count. The incremental efforts
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“I stopped believing in Santa Claus when my mother took me to a department store, and he asked me for my autograph.” ~ Shirley Temple Are you among the majority of people who rev up with stress this time of the year? Or, are you great at taking care of yourself so you have vitality to enjoy your friends and family at the holidays? If I told you that the holidays don’t create stress, would you believe me? Maybe or maybe not. However,  this is true! The holidays don’t create stress.         WE DO! Consider the fact that stress amplifies when you: Pressurize yourself by over-doing, over-spending or over-indulging. Fuel anxiety by worrying about how things will turn out. Create expectations of how your family and
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Is this your Year to WIN at your New Year’s Intentions? Is this your Year to Raise Your State? Experts say, the very act of making New Year’s resolutions improves your odds of success. “Studies show that people who resolve to change behaviors do much better than non-resolvers who have the same habits that need to be changed,” says University of Scranton psychologist John Norcross, author of Changing for Good. Statistics show that, at the end of January, some 64% of resolvers are still hanging in there; six months later, that number drops to 44%. Here are the most popular resolutions: #1 Lose Weight #2 Getting Organized #3 Spend Less, Save More #4 Enjoy Life to the Fullest #5 Staying Fit and Healthy #6 Learn
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