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The Pause Upon Which All Else Relies
by Leo
9 Feb 2012 at 8:56am
Post written by Leo Babauta. There is one little habit I’ve learned that has changed everything else in my life. The pause. When we fail, it’s because we act on urges without thinking, without realizing it. We have the urge to eat junk, and we do it. We have the urge to check email instead [...]
The Thousand Cuts Fitness Program
by Leo
6 Feb 2012 at 10:43am
Post written by Leo Babauta. I’ve trained for marathons, triathlons, 10Ks, a 13.5-hour challenge, Ubanathlons, and more. But my favorite fitness program isn’t one where you train for a major event. It’s where you get fit by a thousand little actions. When the actions are tiny, they are easy. You have no excuse. You can [...]
The Two-Headed Beast of Successful Habit Change
by guest
2 Feb 2012 at 9:20am
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Tyler Tervooren of Advanced Riskology. I used to have a lot of bad habits. I still do, but I used to have a lot more. Here?s just a small sampling: I woke up late and went to bed early. I procrastinated on my most important work. I [...]
Create the Habit of Meditation, & the Zen Habits Premium Membership
by Leo
31 Jan 2012 at 3:03pm
Post written by Leo Babauta. It’s something I should have created a long time ago: the Zen Habits Premium Membership, and a mini-course that’s included with it called Create the Habit of Meditation. The membership is a monthly subscription of $19.99, but really it’s a commitment to changing your life, and the tools needed to [...]
Creating Silence from Chaos
by Leo
27 Jan 2012 at 3:20pm
Post written by Leo Babauta. We are often afraid of silence, because its emptiness feels idle, boring, unproductive, and scary. And so we fill our lives with chaos, noise, clutter. But silence can be lovely, and therapeutic, and powerful. It can be the remedy for our stress and the habits that crush us. If we [...]
The Habits That Crush Us
by Leo
23 Jan 2012 at 11:26am
‘Don’t panic.’ ~Douglas Adams Post written by Leo Babauta. Why is it that we cannot break the bad habits that stand in our way, crushing our desires to live a healthy life, be fit, simplify, be happier? How is it that our best intentions are nearly always beaten? We want to be focused and productive, [...]
Learning to Sit Alone, in a Quiet Empty Room
by Leo
17 Jan 2012 at 1:49pm
‘All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.’ ~Blaise Pascal Post written by Leo Babauta. Think about some of the problems of our daily lives, and how many of them would be eased if we could learn to sit alone, in a quiet empty room, with contentment. If [...]
Life as a Conscious Practice
by Leo
13 Jan 2012 at 9:15am
‘Everything is practice.’ ~Pele Post written by Leo Babauta. When we learn a martial art, or ballet, or gymnastics, or soccer ? we consciously practice movements in a deliberate way, repeatedly. By conscious, repeated practice, we become good at those movements. Our entire lives are like this, but we’re often less conscious of the practice. [...]
Your Top 10 Clutter Questions, Answered
by Leo
11 Jan 2012 at 11:33am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Decluttering is a skill that you learn with practice, just like any skill. And just like other skills, there are many little questions and problems you need answered and solved as you get started. Those of you taking the Clutterfat Challenge this month are facing these problems, and I’m here [...]
Clearing Your Life for a New Year
by Leo
9 Jan 2012 at 12:55pm
Post written by Leo Babauta. Every January, people rush out and get a gym membership, set a list of goals or resolutions, and get ready to take on a new year of frenetic activity. Unfortunately, we don’t often clear space to make room for all this new stuff. The beginning of the year is a [...]


Tips On Being Relaxed And Happy

Here is your Tuesday STORY on: Where are you going to be in the near future? Wisdom rarely tries to equip you for your future, other than promotes the virtues of planning. However, the one important factor that has so many attributes is to get the period right NOW under control and everything that emanates from it will be good. So it would appear to follow that if you wanted a bright and successful future, all you need to do is to start getting the NOW under control. How you perceive the NOW is the plan for your future. Habit will take you where you've always been, break that habit and develop the NOW so your future improves. Today's story illustrates how we become blinkered in our approach. DO NOT ACT LIKE AN ELEPHANT! In India, elephants are used for manual labour. When an elephant is small and weighs approximately 200 pounds, it is securely tied with a heavy-duty rope. In between "jobs, " the elephant tries to break through its limitation. The calf whines and tugs and even tries to chew through the rope, but it is unable to break free. Finally, the elephant gives up its will. He accepts his circumstances. His spirit is broken. The elephant believes there is absolutely no chance to free himself and overcome his "limitation." This is recognized as a "defining moment." A defining moment is the exact moment one adopts/accepts a new belief that drastically alters their life. They accept this "new belief" as a "truth, " regardless if it is true or not. Because the brain accepts repetition of thought and deduction as "the truth, " the rope reigns sovereign not only in the calf's immediate environment, but in his mind as well. With this "belief" deeply embedded in the elephant's mind, his handler came up with an ingenious idea to permanently disempower him. He realized all that was needed was to tie the four-ton animal up with extremely small ropes and he would remain tied. You see in the elephant's mind, any size rope would keep him "securely confined." Do not act like an elephant. Size up and break through the confining ropes in your mind. When you're faced with change, change your perspective. When you're overwhelmed with something new; change your view. Use affirmations, to eradicate limitations and nothing will be impossible for you! (Fran Briggs) (Fran Briggs is the founder of the F. Briggs Group, Personal Growth Facilitators. She is the author of several books and over 300 articles including, "Set Yourself Up for Success!" Ms. Briggs is a "motivational speaker of the inspirational kind." She speaks to audiences of children and adults of all ages and backgrounds, with the aim of inspiring them to their respective levels of greatness.) QUOTE: "The best way to predict your future is to invent it.' (Alan Kay)

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Tips to finding happiness - Burnaby Now

10 Feb 2012 at 3:23am  On the other hand, I understand why it's often harder than it sounds to make changes and take risks to do the things that really make us happy. Happiness by definition is a) good fortune, b) a state of contentment or well being, or c) a pleasurable experience.

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Fix of Awesome Users Will See Crucial Academic Tips for Midterms - PR-USA.net

9 Feb 2012 at 5:40am  Fix of Awesome fans, readers and followers of our blog and site will be happy to hear that we have a wave of new content ... the next several weeks before midterms. This initiative is being launched to increase the educational value of our site to all ...

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10 Tips For Dating After Divorce - Huffington Post (blog)

8 Feb 2012 at 10:34am 

10 Tips For Dating After Divorce
Huffington Post (blog)
He wants the same thing in a date that you do -- to meet someone who is good company and who he can enjoy being with. (If he pines for a teeny-bopper he's not for you.) 2. Tell your kids you're starting to date. It's a good idea if you have grown ...



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10 Tips For Dating After Divorce - Huffington Post

8 Feb 2012 at 10:27am  Here are some of their tips. 1. Don't think that you're too old and any guy you ... He wants the same thing in a date that you do -- to meet someone who is good company and who he can enjoy being with. (If he pines for a teeny-bopper he's not for you.)

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Tips For Managing Depression - EQuicknews

6 Feb 2012 at 4:14am 

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Tips For Managing Depression
EQuicknews
Have ?th?r? noticed that y?u'r? somehow different, s?mehow n?t a? u? ?r happy ?? y?u u?ually are? Have ?our coworkers ?r boss noticed th?t y?u h?ve b?en missing mor? work lately or coming ?n late? If thi? sounds familiar, ??u could b? suffering fr?m ...

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Happy Hour | The Basics - FOX Toledo Online

3 Feb 2012 at 1:54pm 

FOX Toledo Online

Happy Hour | The Basics
FOX Toledo Online
If you aren't in the mood to worry about becoming ?that guy? or ?that girl,? there are a few low alcohol drinks you can try. Secondly, you can follow these tips to stay on the good side of your friends, co-workers and most importantly perhaps, ...

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Column: Breath-saving tips to extend life - Abington Mariner

1 Feb 2012 at 2:11pm  So when somebody says ?Save your breath,? don?t smack them for being ... I?m happy for those bridge-builders. Whatever you do, don?t get them mad. If they walk off the job, we?re left with that thing the way it is. Bridges take time. Relax.

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Restoring The Love You Once Had - TMCnet

1 Feb 2012 at 6:40am  As many couples reflect this Valentine's Day on their relationship, CAMFT offers simple tips to keep love alive ... Set a weekly date night to relax and enjoy one another. Diffuse the disagreement. Happy couples know how to repair a situation ...

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15 Tips to Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness - Psych Centra

1 Feb 2012 at 1:39am  ?Without a doubt, it has done great things for her overall sense of well-being,? he said. 11. Do what makes you happy first thing ... ?Protect a few minutes each day to sit, relax and breathe,? Duffy said. People tend to think that meditation ...

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Easy Ways to Know if Your Cat is Happy - WebWire

31 Jan 2012 at 10:11pm  Cats can learn how to play catch and when they do it is a great sign they are happy. Cats that keep their whiskers slightly forward and their fur smooth with a relaxed tail are generally ... playing with you and thus being happy.  Having a shiny coat ...

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