• 20 Ways To Make Someone Smile

    Do you want to put a smile on someone’s face today? Maybe make their day a little better. It won’t cost you a single penny or much time to do just that. And because smiling is contagious, it probably won’t just be one person you make smile today.

    Here are 20 ways to turn that frown upside down.

    1. Send some flowers to your partner at work.
    2. Compliment a friend or work colleague on their appearance.
    3. Donate something to charity.
    4. Take a friend out to lunch.
    5. Let someone know you miss them.
    6. Make a surprise telephone call to your partner at work, just to say hi.
    7. Hold a door open for someone walking behind you.
    8. Hug your partner for no reason.
    9. Leave a joke on a friends answer machine.
    10. Send a card to a friend letting them know what a good friend they are.
    11. Give up your seat on the train to someone when there aren’t any left.
    12. Share your umbrella on a rainy day.
    13. Ask a friend if they need anything while you’re out shopping.
    14. When it’s raining, plan an indoor picnic with your children.
    15. Leave a love letter somewhere where your partner will find it.
    16. Send someone an unusual and unexpected gift like chocolate, or flowers.
    17. Tell your child you’re proud of them.
    18. Tell someone you thought about them the other day.
    19. Cook a surprise meal for your partner one night, especially if they normally do the cooking.
    20. Tell your partner you love them.

    Did you know it takes only 17 muscles to smile, but 43 to frown. Why waste all that energy frowning when you could just smile.

    Here are 5 more facts about smiling.

    1. Women smile more than men.
    2. Smiling releases endorphins that make us feel better.
    3. We are all born with the ability to smile, it’s not something we learn from others.
    4. A smile is a universal expression of happiness.
    5. A smiling person is thought to be a more pleasant, attractive, sociable, sincere and competent than a non-smiling person.

    Just remember, smiling is the easiest and cheapest way of improving your looks.

  • 5 Tips To Wipe Out Depression

    Are you lonely?

    Did you know that being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives.

    Lets face it, we’ve all been there.

    We get depressed when we fail in our exams, when we’re rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away.

    That’s just part of life.

    But, depression, however, can be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It could render Life-Long consequences that could ruin your Self-Esteem, Health, and Well-Being in the process.

    Well today is your lucky day because I’m going to share with you some great tips to help you conquer the ‘Melancholy Mood’ so you can get the MOST bliss out of your daily activities.

    So, with that said, lets go to Tip #1.

    Tip #1. Do you get enough Light and Sunshine?

    Did you know that lack of exposure to sunlight is responsible for the secretion of the hormone called Melatonin, which could trigger a dispirited mood and/or a lethargic condition.

    Melatonin is only produced in the dark. What it does is it lowers the body temperature and makes you feel sluggish.

    So, if you are always cooped up in your room (with the curtains closed), it would be difficult to restrain yourself from staying in bed.

    This is the reason why many people suffer from depression much more often in winter than in the other seasons.

    It’s simply because the nights are longer.

    If you can’t afford to get some sunshine, you can always lighten up your room with brighter lights to help offset the darkness.

    Or…

    You could go have lunch outside the office for a change and take frequent walks in the early afternoon instead of driving your car over short distances.

    The choices are endless. It’s really up to you.

    Tip #2. Keep Busy and Get Inspired.

    You’ll be more likely to overcome any feeling of depression if you keep your mind busy doing the activities you like doing the most.

    Do the things you love.

    If you’re a little short on cash, you could engage in simple stuff like taking a leisurely stroll in the park, playing sports, reading books, or engaging in any activity that you have passion for and would love to pursue.

    Also, set a Goal.

    No matter how difficult or discouraging life can be, remain firm and have an unshakable belief that you are capable of doing anything you desire.

    With this kind of positive attitude, you will attain a cheerful disposition to beat the blues.

    Tip #3. Take a Break. Sit back and Relax.

    I mean it.

    Listen to some soothing music you like. Soak in a nice warm bath. Simply take a break from your stressful workload and spend the day just goofing around doing the things you love.

    In other words, go have fun. Life’s to short as it is.

    Tip #4. Maintain a healthy diet and Stay Fit.

    Avoid foods with lots of Sugar, Caffeine or Alcohol.

    Sugar and caffeine may give you a brief moment of energy; but they will later bring about Anxiety, Tension and Internal problems.

    Alcohol on the other hand is a depressant. Many people would drink alcohol to simply “forget their problems.”

    All they’re doing is aggravating their conditions in the process.

    Also, did you know that exercising regularly is a vital depression buster.

    Why you ask?

    Simply because it allows your body to produce more Endorphins than usual.

    Endorphins are sometimes called “the happy chemicals” because of their Stress-Reducing and Happiness-Inducing properties.

    Tip #5. Get a Social Life outside of work.

    No man is an island. Your inner circle of friends are there to give you moral support.

    Spending time and engaging in worthwhile activities with them could give you a very satisfying feeling.

    And we all know… nothing feels better than having group support.

    And… never underestimate the power of Touch.

    What I mean is… doesn’t it feel so good when someone pats you on the back and gives you words of encouragement during your most challenging times?

    Hug or embrace someone today.

    Get intimate.

    Establish close ties with your family and friends.

    The love and care expressed by others could tremendously boost your immune system and fend off illnesses.

    Best of all, you’ll live a more secured and happy life.

    Now go give those 5 Tips a try and see how they pan out for you.

  • “Manifesting”- Just Another Buzzword or…?

    Being new to a lot of the contemporary self-improvement thing, I’m still trying to get used to this word, “manifesting”. It just wasn’t in everyday use for the biggest part of my life. In high school and college, though we may have been trying to “manifest” a party or a member of the opposite sex, we sure weren’t using that word.

    How many times did you have to manifest a ride to somewhere? Or how about “blogging”– another example of a new buzz word that many people don’t quite get– or what about “cell” phone? How many of us really know how the word “cell” applies to our wireless mobile telephones?

    Anyway, I digress.

    So, if like me, you’re still finding the term “manifesting” kinda like a strange pair of shoes, just know that the meaning and practice, if you will, goes back thousands of years. Semantics is the only thing that makes it seem new. Various philosophies and religions throughout history have included faith and disciplines for maintaining faith as part of their teachings.

    Now, I’m not going to go off writing an article about religion here. Let’s keep it simple, okay. Most of us can agree that we are exposed to too much bad news and negative drama from the newspapers, television, etc. It can be very depressing and maybe that’s why so many people take anti-depressants. If we simply had more constructive and positive input, people could relax more and gain a brighter view of things. All this negativity causes people to worry about their money, health, and relationships.

    Actually, when you look at it, what all the drama and news stories are pretty much spewing out, has to do with money, health, and relationships. So, we watch that and it starts happening to us.

    You can believe what you see. Likewise you also see what you believe. In order to counter-act all the negativity, all you can do is create an alternative scene. That’s what manifesting, visualization, law of attraction, faith, etc., are all about.

    When you watch a kid in the sandbox playing with his toy trucks, he’s enjoying “pretending” he’s an adult, moving the earth and building real roads with real equipment. We don’t consider the child insane or delusional for this, do we?

    Anyone ever heard of SBDS – “SandBox Deficiency Syndrome”? So far they’re only drugging kids for fidgeting in class– it hasn’t moved to the sandbox quite yet. When that happens, we may as well pack it up and find another planet to play on. The child is quite aware of reality and at the same time willing to participate in an alternate reality. As we get older, we tend not to pretend and as a result, get stuck in the framework of “the real world”. We accept only one reality because that’s the mature thing to do.

    It’s merely too silly to consider alternate realities—I mean… what do you want to do, turn into some kind of Steven Spielberg or something? And what would be wrong with that?

    If you’re in a rut with life and have settled for less, it’s time to start manifesting a better reality for yourself. After all, you are the one who manifested where you’re at right now. So, get back in the sandbox and break out the Tonka trucks. It’s okay to pretend! When you do it enough, it becomes real. Everyday is a new chance to create new scenes for yourself and manifest something good. Don’t rely on the TV to do it for you. Has anyone seen that bumpersticker, “KILL YOUR TV!”?

    Good grounds for self-defense!!

  • Is Your Career Your Calling or Just a 9 to 5?

    Do you remember your parents asking you what you want to be when you grow up? By the time I was in the 10th grade, my mother started asking me that same question until I graduated. At that time I wasn’t 100% sure what career path I would take, but I had several ideas.

    Your calling is that passion that you have deep inside – the career that defines your purpose in life. Someone once told me if you find a job that you love you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Some of us work in careers for so long that we are numb on the inside and outside. We go from appointment to appointment and our days are so mundane. We hardly get any enjoyment out of what we do because it is just another 9 to 5. Have you recently said, ‘I could do this job with my eyes closed?’
    People who choose a career, instead of their calling, wake up disappointed that they have to go to work. They hate facing another day. If you find your calling and pursue it, life will become an adventure and not just another 9 to 5.

    Ponder over these statements:

    Your passion directs you to your calling.
    A calling is who you are.
    A career is what you do.
    A calling is 24-7-365.
    A career is a 9 to 5.
    A calling is what you would do for free.
    A career is what they have to pay you to do.
    A calling cannot be measured with money or fame.

    In conclusion, take a few moments to ponder over what is going on in your life today and figure out if it compensates towards your calling. Listen to your mind, body and soul. Don’t worry about what others will think or even if they will agree to whatever calling you move towards. Live your life as if tomorrow is your last day on Earth. Enjoy today because tomorrow isn’t definite.

  • 5 secrets on how to be the biggest loser

    I am a “Loser”. You’re going to learn from this article today the reason why you too must be a “Loser”. In all seriousness, let me share with you why I am writing this.

    Over twenty million Americans watched the evolution of a winner in a reality show called “The Biggest Loser”. This particular show involved severely overweight and obese contestants that had simply lost all control of their weight. The winner that ultimately lost the most body weight and decreased his overall body fat was awarded $250,000.

    I want to correlate this show to business, life, and to personal success. You need to be the Biggest Loser when it comes to changing your associations with others. One of the contestants on the show was severely obese to the point that others would look at him and say to themselves, “He will never be healthy…he’s past the point of no return…he’s really disgusting.” But that person made the decision to change his life and become the ultimate winner… The Biggest Loser.

    I want to share with you 5 secrets on how you can become a BIG LOSER!

    Secret #1 – Realization

    You must realize where you are today. The winner of the Biggest Loser realized that he was overweight and would ultimately die from his decisions to allow himself to become so unhealthy. He realized that enough is enough, and he made a change. I challenge you today to take a look at where you are in your business and/or your life. Have you had enough? If so, then you need to “lose” all your negative habits and associations.

    Secret #2 – Accountability

    As soon as the contestants realized where they were in their lives, they became accountable to their teammates (a.k.a.Mastermind Team) in order to become the Biggest Loser and drop massive amounts of weight. These individuals look like completely different people. This is similar to your progression towards your ultimate Why in life. People start saying that you are changing…you act different, you sound different, you listen to different CDs, you read different books and you even look different. You are on a success journey and accountable to Champions on your Mastermind Team. Where are you in your life? Are others noticing these differences about you? If not, it’s time to drop the negative associations and habits just like those contestants dropped that weight.

    Secret #3 – Extra Step

    The contestants pushed themselves to go the extra mile by participating in extra workouts, taking advantage of the extra associations with others that have goals and dreams like them and pushing themselves that extra step not to take part in indulgences that would ruin their overall goal of losing weight and becoming The Biggest Loser. Have you taken that extra step by attending extra events/seminars, making extra calls, investing in extra CDs and associating with extraordinary people? This extra step will push you to the next level and give you that edge that others don’t have.

    Secret #4 – Rewards

    Reward yourself as you begin to change and go to the next level. When you go to an extra event/seminar, save the ticket, your name tag, etc. and put them in your dream journal. This is a way of saying “I did it! I went that extra step and now this is my reward!” Be excited about that extra step and reward yourself with praise and self-acknowledgment.

    Secret #5 – Personal Coach

    Every single person on that show had a Personal Coach. Are you happy where you are in your life? Do you need to lose weight, lose debt, gain health, gain wealth, lose negative associations, gain a Mastermind Team, gain prosperity, lose failure and/or gain success? A major secret to achieve your ultimate why is the importance a Personal Coach. The first thing that The Biggest Loser did when he won the $250,000 was hug his Personal Coach. Why? Because his Personal Coach was there each and every step of the way. I know when I personally coach Champions and receive their emails/calls saying that they have gone to the next level in their lives, I experience great excitement in their accomplishments. That’s what happens when you become a Champion…that’s what life is all about!

    You can’t do it alone! In order to become a Winner in life, you must first become a “Loser”. I suggest that you read this article another 5 times. Analyze where you are right now, where you want to go, who you must associate with to get there and the habits that you must lose to do it. For those of you who want to go to the next level, I would love to be your Personal Coach and I only coach Champions who truly believe that they are worthy to receive success and go to the next level in life! Go for it!

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  • 61 STEPS TO REDUCE TENSION

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    1. Identify the real cause of stress.

    2. Events causing stress should be noted down and analyse it once in a month.

    3. Your reactions to each stressful events should be recollected and compared with one another.

    4. Should not give immediate response to stressful event, always take little time to think.

    5. If any tension comes ask your inner man(Mind)for a solution, he is more intelligent than you.

    6. Past is past always concentrate on future events and gather courage and willpower.

    7. Need not bother about your loss, but find out the reason for it and try to solve it.

    8. Face all situations with confidence.

    9. Keep faith in god and worship him.

    10. Always hope for the best.

    11. Always keep a positive approach.

    12. Before doing any thing plan a solution to face a negative situation.

    13. Should not live only for money.

    14. Help the poor people .

    15. Visit the sick people and give them moral support.

    16. Whenever you are tensed take a deep breath and relax.

    17. If you are tensed countdown from 100 to 1.

    18. If any stress comes look at the beautiful picture kept on the wall.

    19. Keep some flowers in the room and have a look.

    20. Practice breathing exercises regularly.

    21. Keep little time for yoga and meditation.

    22. Aromatherapy is good to relax the mind.

    23. If you are tensed make a surprise call to your old friend.

    24. When you are tensed think about others who suffer from more serious problems.

    25. Keep close contact with your family and share the problems with them.

    26. Go for pleasure trips with the family members.

    27. Avoid sedentary life, always mingle with others.

    28. Always approach others with a smile.

    29. Laughing and sharing jokes with others will make you relaxed.

    30. When you are tensed visit your close friend or relative.

    31. If any stressful event comes discuss it with your intimate friend.

    32. Spend little time with your kids and join their plays.

    33. If you get time go for a healthy discussion on any interesting topic.

    34. Always approach the people in a polite manner.

    35. Maximun attempt should be made to reduce enemies.

    36. Keep a regular routine for your activities.

    37. Never postpone the works.

    38. Sound sleep is very essential to relax your mind and body.

    39. Always prefer room with fresh air.

    40. Getup early in the morning.

    41. After waking have a nice bath with your favourite shampoo.

    42. Use some perfumes and room freshners you like.

    43. Have a relaxing body massage.

    44. Personal hygiene should be maintained.

    45. Your health problems should be discussed with the doctor and follow his instructions.

    46. Make a habit of cleaning the home and surroundings.

    47. Keep sexual relations with only one partner.

    48. Morning and evening walk is  good to relax.

    49. Afternoon sleep is good but should not be a deep sleep with snoring.

    50. Listen good music and go for a movie with your intimate friend.

    51. Reading interesting books can reduce tension.

    52. Gardening is a useful method to relax.

    53. Spend little time with pet animals.

    54. Engage in some games.

    55. Keep some time to engage in your hobbies.

    56. When you get time write some literal things like articles, poems and stories.

    57. Keep a regular timing for food.

    58. Take plenty of fruits and vegetables.

    59. Prepare your favourite meal and have it with your family.

    60. Having food from restaurants may give you a good mood.

    61. Excess of drinking and smoking should be avoided.

  • ELIMINATE STAGE FEAR FOREVER

    I vividly remember having the scariest experience of speaking in front of my class in my high school. It was an experience I then never wanted to experience again. I felt that day what glossophobia or fear of public speaking is. Studies suggest that up to 75% of world’s population has this fear. This means out of every 10 people, at least 7 has it.

    Looking broadly, it SEEMS this fear doesn’t affect much, after all how often do we have to speak in front of a group of people? But the effect, that most of the times not visible to us, ranges from limiting achievement of organizational objective to grabbing that next promotion that can change the life.

    If nothing is done, it is certain the future would be the way it is right now, nothing more nothing less. But here is a tool for you, that can help you break-free from this fear and hone an ability that can move mountains – the ability to speak effectively and effortlessly in front of people.

    The e-book ‘Don’t Fear The Mic’ is written with keeping the possibility of untangling the fear of public speaking and opening up a world of freedom from fear and full of expression for the reader.

    Reading this tool would give you insight into 101 such tips that can be used to make your next presentation powerful and effective. If you deal with a group, this is a must-read for you.I invite you to go to ‘Don’t Fear The Mic’ and grab your copy to hone the skills of public speaking.

    Best Wishes,
    Manhardeep Singh

    P.S. Do not limit this tool to yourself, forward and share it with your friends and family, you never know who might just need it.

  • Life Coach: Do You Need One?

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    There is a certain point in time when a person becomes dissatisfied with his or her life. He or she might be thinking that there is something more for him or her out there. It could be about the job, about love, about financial disposition or about life in general. If you feel this way then you may be in need of a life coach.

    Life Coach and Life Coaching

    A life coach is the same as a baseball coach, a basketball coach or a football coach. The coaches teach and train the players to change faulty habits, develop and improve so that they may become better players. A life coach is similar to them. He or she coaches people to change faulty habits, develop and improve the different aspects of their lives for them to determine and achieve their goals in life.

    Life coaching is the process of developing and improving a person’s life. It is a partnership between a client and a coach for a certain period of time. The partners will have sessions that will focus on the client’s needs and other issues.

    Through these sessions, the life coach will help the client develop different strategies and solutions to improve. This is an interaction between two persons and it is not only the life coach who will be making the decisions. The client will be actively involved especially in the decision making process.

    Why Do You Need Life Coaching

    The point in time when you want change (as have been mentioned in the beginning) can quickly come and go. But this will be recurring from time to time which can become a bother. So what are you going to do about it? Is it okay to let this happen for the rest of your life? Is it okay not to do anything about it?

    Is it okay to feel dissatisfied? With a life coach, you will be given a helping hand that will guide you to take that big leap and change for the better. He or she will be there to aid in determining the right path for you to take to improve and feel satisfied with your life.

    Benefits of Having A Life Coach

    A life coach will help you ponder on what you want, why you want it, and how you can achieve it. He or she will aid you in taking the steps from where you are now to where you want to be. A life coach will give encouragement and provides support, confidence as well as motivation for you to achieve your goals.

    Will You Really Benefit From It

    Anyone can benefit from life coaching. It does not matter where you are or who you are, for as long as you want changes and improvements in your life, you will benefit from having a life coach.

    Life coaches have been effective when it comes to the different aspects of life. This includes financial success, career, health, personal skills & confidence, happiness, satisfaction and fulfillment. It all depends on you on what aspect of your life you need help with.

    Conclusion

    So do you really need a life coach? The only one who can answer this now is yourself. The basics of life coaching and life coaches have laid down before you and it is up for you to decide whether you need a life coach or not.

  • Avoiding Bad Habits

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    Would it not be nice if you could avoid bad habits instead of having to quit them after starting? No one will avoid all bad habits. There are just too many to stay away from them all. Yet, you can reduce the number of bad habits you have to conquer.

    There are certain bad habits that you can avoid altogether. Your body has no need for nicotine or tar from cigarettes. So, if you do not take that first cigarette, you will never have to face the daunting task of giving them up. It is well worth any social discomfort you might feel to dodge that bullet.

    Other bad habits are a matter of degree. Your body needs food. Many people realize that they will gain a lot of weight if they do not take action. However, you cannot just stop eating altogether. You could for awhile, but that would not be healthy either. Instead you must find a way to limit yourself.

    To avoid the bad habits involved in letting yourself become overweight, you need to think differently. You can do this by thinking of food as a special treat that you only get at certain times. You can eat like a thin person-picking out the best part and leaving the rest. There are a host of different thinking patterns you can take on to avoid getting fat.

    Not exercising is another of the bad habits that will make you gain weight. You may know that you need to get up and move around. You may have every intention to do so. The energy does not seem to be there when you need it. To avoid this bad habit, start slowly. What you may not realize is that the energy will increase as your exercise increases.

    Bad habits of personal hygiene can be avoided by developing a positive routine. If you fear going out in public smelling bad, you can make it a habit to shower every morning. Shower more than once a day if the situation calls for it. Brush your teeth and comb your hair. If you are just starting out on your own, you could even make a list. After all, you are probably past those teen years when everyone else made sure you were decent.

    Relationships are difficult enough without developing bad habits. If you are getting married, make a point of discussing all the possible trouble areas first. You can do this with a pre-marriage counselor or on your own. Either way, it is good to learn how you each can contribute to keeping away the bad habits of jealousy or neglect.

    Many bad habits can be avoided if you will only consider the needs of yourself and of others equally. Putting yourself first at all times makes you selfish and hard to abide. Putting others first all the time just makes you a doormat.

    For every bad habit, there is a way to avoid it. The trouble is that no one can be vigilant enough to control that many behaviors. What is more, many bad habits start before people are old enough to think much about it. If you want to, though, you can pass up some of them.