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10 Tips for Getting Control of Your Life *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Top 10 Tips for Getting Control of Your Life by Kate Schultz 1. Take care of yourself. Healthy eating habits, following a regular sleep routine and exercise all contribute to your well being which allows you to perform at your best. 2. Do the worst first. If you find you cannot stop worrying about a certain task, then do the worst task first. Once that task is completed you will feel relieved and able to concentrate on the rest of your tasks, one at a time. 3. Focus on the task at hand. Attempting too much at once and underestimating the time it takes to do it will surely put you right back in the center of feeling overwhelmed and a step behind. 4. Control the phone. Decide when and where you will answer the phone. During off-time--use voice mail. 5. Separate work from play. Are you running the dinner table conversation the same as a meeting of the Board of Directors? Think about it. 6. Keep a Master List. Merge all your to-do lists, schedules and activity lists into one Master List. Use the technology that works for you whether it is index cards, spiral notebook, computer or a PDA. 7. Clean off your desk. Clutter is a distraction and time waster. How much time do you waste looking for documents and files? 8. Learn to say no. Take a reality break and identify what you can reasonably expect to get done. Accept your limitations and control your expectations. Would you really expect anybody else to work as hard as you do? 9. Use technology to help you. Create systems for handling your routine tasks. Take the time to learn how to use your computer to improve your efficiency to perform routine business tasks. Use templates for letters, faxes and email. 10. Slow down. Are you rushing through everything? Stop, look and listen. About the Publisher: Kate Schultz is the Publisher of E-ZineZ: the E-Zine About E-Zines! Visit http://www.e-zinez.com for FREE how-to help for your Internet Newsletter. To subscribe to E-ZineZ put SUBSCRIBE in the BODY of an e-mail to mailto:join-ezine-tips@sparklist.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Invitations
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By Edel Jarboe 1. Remind yourself why you are choosing a healthier lifestyle (http://www.americanheart.org). Was it to improve your health? Was it to feel better about yourself and your body? Whatever the reason, remember that only you can make it happen. 2. Keep in mind the 21-day rule. If you stick with something for 21 days, it will become a habit. Keep a journal for the 21 days or mark it off on a calendar. Before you know it, your healthy habits will be your lifestyle. 3. Do
you like the workout (http://www.netsweat.com)you have
chosen for yourself? You are more likely to stay motivated and
on track if you enjoy the activity that you have chosen. If you
don't, try something else. Are you more comfortable working out
alone, in the privacy of your own home? Or do you prefer the
gym? Do you like to take long walks with a buddy? Or
would you rather go backpacking with a group? Figure out what
it is you need to get from your workout, besides the obvious
physical benefits. In other words, decide which workout
environment you would be the most comfortable in. The same goes
4. Are you afraid? Afraid that you won't stick with it, so why start anyway? Think back to the last time you stuck with something and saw it through. Remember how good it felt? Focus on how good you'll feel when you complete that first workout. Focus on how good you'll feel about yourself once healthy eating becomes a regular habit. In any case, don't let fear of failure stop you from even starting. 5. So what if you skip a day, or two? Don't beat yourself up over it. The important thing is that you get back to it. Get rid of "all-or-nothing" thinking. It is a form of self-sabotage and the surest path to failure. Know that there will be days when you just won't feel like exercising or you just can't resist that ice cream. Know it, plan for it, and plan to move past it. 6. Are you in a rut? Take a break from what you normally do. Try something else, perhaps a spinning class or vary your route when walking, cycling, or running. Bored with iceberg lettuce in your salad? Try spinach instead. Variety will help keep you excited and moving forward towards your goals. 7. Find
a diet or exercise buddy 8. Are you goal-oriented? Reward yourself. Keep a log of your workouts. Simply mark it on your calendar and when you have X number of workouts per week or month on your calendar, treat yourself. It could be an inexpensive bubble bath, a book, a new outfit, or an exercise video. Whatever you choose, it should make you feel good about yourself. You earned it! 9. Get support from friends and family to help you stay focused on your goal of a healthier lifestyle. 10. Visualize
(http://www.imagination-institute.com)
a healthier
you every day. Write down healthy lifestyle affirmations
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tutorial.) and say them out loud. You are in charge of your
perception of yourself. Help yourself out by giving your mind
as much positive reinforcement as possible. If you begin to see
yourself as a healthy individual, the reality will take shape. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* " We cannot become who we need to be, By remaining who we are. Invent yourself everyday." ~~ Unknown *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* With the holidays coming up this month, your activities are sure to be speeding up. Please remember to take time to for yourself. If you don’t, you will become stressed and perhaps become ill. In order to get more out of this holiday season, stop and smell the roses. By that, I mean that you should think about what you value most about this time of the year. Spend time with family and friends, but don’t try to cram too much into your schedule. Do something that you know will keep you sane. Relax in a bubble bath, meditate, exercise, or whatever makes you take time for yourself. Until next issue, I hope you start each day by focusing on your goals. Your health is the most precious gift you can give yourself. Realize that you can achieve your goals. Take the responsibility of making conscious choices to reach your goals. Nothing is all black or white. It’s not all or nothing. Small steps taken each day will, Indeed, get you to the finish line. To your health and happiness, Viveca Park *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* If you would like to submit an article, or place an advertisement In this newsletter, or if you have any questions or comments, send them to Editor@FitnessMotivatorNewsletter.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
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