Self-Improvement

Beating The Winter Body Blues
Although we haven't officially entered winter by date, for those of us in WI and many other parts of the country, winter weather has arrived and with it comes the possibility of the winter body blues. The winter body blues are those special aches and pains, spasms and pulled muscles that sometimes accompany the winter chore of snow and ice removal and even driving in slippery conditions. Some of you may avoid the bulk of this because you have a snow removal service. But for those of you doing your own winter chore work, whether occasionally or consistently, try out these tips to beat the winter body blues. (…)

Small Changes Can Create Big Results
I was reminded this week how much small changes can create big results, especially when it comes to body mechanics.
It all started with a new bike ride purchased to hold all 4 bikes including my husband's non-traditional shaped recumbant bike. I was thrilled! Finally we could once again go on family rides…and off we went. Long story short is that to get my bike on the rack, the seat had to be lowered. Doesn't sound problematic at first glance but here comes the issue - it took me two weeks of trial and error and even a visit to the bike shop for professional fitting to get my seat back into it's proper place.
I know, you're thinking, "how hard can it be to get a bike seat into position?" Well, let me tell you, when you ride a bike for 20+ miles several times a week, the position of the seat, and therefore the position of your legs and which muscles you are using, makes a HUGE difference. Since I bike with the shoes that clip into the pedal, which do help keep the body in good position and uses less effort, where the seat goes affects the angle of my legs into the clips and thus affects how the different leg muscles are being used. (…)

Is Competition Pushing You Beyond Your Best?
Competition, whether in an actual event or just how you hold the space inside yourself in relation to others, could be pushing you beyond your best with unhealthy results. I talk about "your best" as the point in each moment that fully represent you true capacity whether it be mental, emotional or physical. Your best is not the ideal nor is it less than what you are capable of. And it changes in every moment. (…)

7 Proven Ways to Get Much More Done In Less Time
Why is it in life that when something is working, you stop doing it?
Jack has a well-established electronics business which he started 10 years ago. (…)

Accelerate Your Learning and Accelerate Your Earning
What I've noticed about very successful business owners, they are always learning and growing. The majority do not achieve their high levels of success on their own. (…)
How to Avoid Working Yourself To Death
On a recent walk I noticed that one of our local bakeries had closed down. There was a sign in the window saying that due to the passing of the owner, the shop was closed until further notice. (…)
How to Sleep More and Make More Money
Do you sometimes or often lack energy? (…)

Self-Care is Community Service
While at first glance the two concepts of self-care and community service may seem to be contradictory or mutually exclusive, but from the perspective of yogic science, the exact opposite is true. Although you might be getting the message from your family or your culture that taking care of yourself is selfish and you should set aside your individual wants and needs for the greater good of the family or community, in yogic philosophy taking care of yourself is a requirement for creating a better world…depending on how you are choosing to do self-care. (…)

How to Stay on Track and Get Great Results
I'm constantly amazed at the amount of people I encounter who seem to invest a big chunk of their time and money attending seminars, joining coaching programs and investing in very expensive products only to do nothing with them. (…)

10 Steps to Re-Frame a Belief
Use this simple 10-step process to help you re-frame a belief that you come across that doesn’t serve you. What is re-framing? It is a process of becoming aware of a thought, belief, or habit pattern that doesn’t fit with who you are and where you are going in life and then exploring how you can change the thought, belief, or set of beliefs in a pattern to create the reality that you do want in your life. In sum, you re-write or shift the belief by creating a better one. With your new belief, you will then consciously bring into your life what you do want instead of unconsciously create from the space of old, outdated beliefs. (…)

10 Steps to Start Clarifying your Truth
It's so much easier to navigate life when you know who you are and what you value and these 10 steps to clarify your truth will assist you in getting this valuable information. Rather than reacting off old patterns and being tossed topsy turvy by life in an unconscious way, knowing your truth will allow you to sail your ship in a powerful and mindful way…with satisfying results! (…)

Your Truth in Action
It can feel wonderful to become clear on your essence or the truth about who you are, to see your patterns in a new light, to create a powerful intention for yourself to honor your truth. (…)
The 3 R's of Self Care
In moving towards a place of healing and harmony, there are three main tenets of self care to always remember which I call the “3 R’s”. Yes this triad of R's exists for school (reading, (w)riting and, (a)rythmatics) and for the environment (reduce, re-use, recycle) and I have one for self care! (…)

7 Steps to Clear Your Blocks
by Jamie Durner
In this simple seven step process, you increase your awareness, explore, and discover your inner answers. When you feel a block in your body or life, if you can see yourself as an explorer, you can often not only uncover the root of the block but also find your way through the block. (…)

7 Small Steps To Make Self-Care A Big Part Of Your Life
by Jamie Durner
If you’re juggling the typical modern brew of work, household chores, relationships, and kid activities, you know that finding time for self care in today’s fast paced world can be a challenge. However, following these simple steps to help create your unique self care plan will help you continue to live a full, diverse life but with more energy and less stress. (…)

Self Improvement and the Vital Importance of Self Talk
Did you ever listen in on your self-talk? Most self-talk messages are an evaluation of some kind. We evaluate our work, feelings, experiences and our lives. (…)

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