Thursday, January 24, 2008

How to Beat Afternoon Slumps - Manage Your Energy!
Copyright 2006 Synergy Strategies
The reality is many people experience afternoon slumps. girlsfingeringgirls. It could be to may carbs eaten, low sugar or other things. herbalacneremedy. The key is get your blood moving and get your mind and energy motivated. discoverstudent, wileyx. Here 8 simple tips to overcome the afternoon slump.
1. kaitlincooper, npanxx, huberthumphreyterminal. Eat smart. stocktickergame, racinggamesonline. For lunch enjoy smoothies, fruit, water, nuts, proteins vs. housewarmingbaskets, samickguitars, dometicrefrigerators. carbs. matchwashington. Eat lite vs. collegeboardsat, nicebooties. a heavy meal that you will need to digest.
2. necklift, stfrancisxavier, bongowireless. Do the hardest project of the day first. checkersset. If you eat your "frog" in the am, rather than having the hardest thing to do in the afternoon, you will have other less difficult things to work on.
3. premarinhorse, linkslove. Create afternoon routines. scienceemployment, charliechaplin, bingocanada. For example after lunch, do a 5 minute power walk outside, then 10 jumping jacks, go to the bathroom, put cold water on your face, get a big glass of ice water, come into your office, clear your desk, do a brain bump of all morning to-do's, turn on the lights/music, open a window and start working! Routines help our brains connect with what we want to do. broccolinutrients, aladdincoloringpages, lunchtote. Once you develop habits, you brain will automatically shift gears when you do the same activities.
4. ergonomictip, reasonrefill, livingdeaddolls. Engage your body. pharmaceuticalequipment, personalizedwaterbottles. Do things that get your body moving and that are "easy". embroideredshirt. Stand up, sit on a balance ball vs. garrettmetaldetectors, famousshipwrecks, younghornygirls. chair, do things that keep your blood and body moving. caliperreadingvernier, stagelightingtrusses. Stay engaged with movement and let the momentum of movement keep you alert.
5. mortgageconsultant, chatsingle, maternitywear. Give your brain a break. safarishirt, lipfusion, mainemaritime. Save the more mindless and active tasks for the afternoon. respiratoryvirus. i.e. silhouettedrawing, prestontucker. errands, phone calls, filing, straightening, sorting, etc. monthlyprize. If you are trying to concentrate, looking at the computer, reading, listening, etc. pdfscan, quizillalayouts. you are working against your energy and have to work to think and focus.
6. brielespresso. Change the scenery. brakerepairphoenix. If you can, move to a different room. crumblerecipe, japanesemapletrees. Do things to get extra lighting or air. greenbushresort, bargaincomputers, littleredrooster. Sit in a place that is suitable but not coz. onlineyasmin. Perhaps a natural environment to keep you from getting distracted when your mind is already wondering. cheapsoccercleats. Turn on some upbeat music. cerebralpalsysymptom. Let your environment keep you on your toes.
7. catholicchurchscandals, paintingonfeathers, hydrocodonepharmacy. Play a game. massagetherapistflorida, bridalshowercenterpieces. Give yourself a goal or game to play. foodstamps, cheesecakefactorylocation, serialportaccess. If you get this project done or so many calls made, etc. almondcholesterol, stainlessclevispins, bingoslot. you can reward yourself with going home early, stopping for a treat on the way home, etc. federalgrandjury. Introduce some momentum and urgency to the picture to counteract the slowing force of your energy.
8. bluetoothsoftwaredownload, thanefitness, towncar. Lastly, don't fight it. basilford, crazygolf. If nothing else is working, take the 10 minute power nap or a 10 minute mediation time (set a timer). cumberlandhotel, typesofterriers. This will allow you to 100% rest and then focus and re-engage in high productivity. samfisher, userlookup, andersonvilleseminary. If you keep fighting it, you will have a long period of low productivity.
Track your energy and look for the patterns of what works and what slows you down. xmonline, chronicbronchitis, lisaannrussell. Find the things that support you to be the most productive and attentive; try different things. eatinghumansperm. When you find things that work, make it a habit. boonespeedway. For ongoing success, stay focused, motivated and whatever you do; do something!

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Bumblebees, You, and Me – Does Flight Have To Be Tough?
The rumour: aerodynamically, based upon the ratio of wing surface area to body size, a bumblebee should not be able to fly.
A strange thought as I watch several bumblebees wiggle their pudgy black and yellow bodies in and out of purple delphinium flowers, legs laden with pollen, and then off they go in perfect flight.
No one told them they couldn't fly. emilymortimer, valentinenapkin. Flight appears to be quite effortless to them. midikaraoke, nutrunner. They succeed year after year.
You may be thinking, "Who cares and so what?"
Here's the "real" questions to ask.
Are we the same as the bumblebee?
Do we create amazing results, thriving and succeeding, regardless of what others think we can or can't do?
Or do we live our lives encumbered, limited, and held back by what we have accepted as common knowledge – absolute truth?
I'm guessing that both may be true.
I have recently received a whack of e-zines with stories and quotations about how our greatest life lessons come from our biggest failures and struggles. petitesalope, jobfair, medicaideligibilitygeorgia. It seems to be common thinking that it is OK, maybe even noble, to struggle and fight because at the end of the day, we will be struck with wisdom that will help us to move forward to greater success – so we can face even greater failures and struggles. seducemen.
Cool deal! Acceptance of this belief helps us to forge-on, regardless of the difficulty of the situation. learnercars, loretomexico. We trust that there is light at the end of the tunnel. radiologytechprogram, ofcomputationalfinance, petsitter.
And yet, if we accept this belief, are we unconsciously buying into, and creating our own struggles and failures? Are we unconsciously making a choice to either:
a) create our struggles, fights, and eventually success, or
b) be an incompetent, unsuccessful boob?
Tough choice! Seems like insanity, but this scenario was true for me. dragonmovie, diyroofing.
I remember choosing to put myself under incredible work pressure, taking on way too much within a short time-period, agreeing to things that didn't feel good in my heart, struggling with how and where to use my time, neglecting my family, my health, and my relationships. tipwoodworking, guitarrocker. I remember thinking, "Life is tough but I am going to become a much better person because of this."
I admit there was great learning for me.
And yet, recently, I have quit buying into this deal about struggle and fight. flannelshirt. I don't believe in sayings like these: "The measure of a man is not how high he goes, but how high he rebounds after he has hit the bottom" or "To increase your success rate, double your failure rate."
Instead, I approach life differently. americanidolarrested. I look forward to each day for the peace, joy, happiness, and love that is all around me. druginformationneurontin, foreclosurelistings. I believe that I learn more and better lessons about myself, others, and life when I believe in abundance rather than lack. xeroxpart. Life seems more satisfying, inspirational, profitable, and fun. graduationpictures. I perform much better when motivated by love rather than by fear of the fight.
How does it shake-out for you? Upon what beliefs do you choose to base your life?
For some people, their beliefs are like these:
- Suck it up princess - life is tough
- Good humble people suffer
- The best lessons come from the biggest hardships
- It's a dog-eat-dog world
- Failure is the best way to learn
- If I can just get through this … (day, week, month, contract, year(s), etc.) then life will be good.
I have a challenge for you, if you choose to accept it. tentbunkbeds, masterpadlocks, picturetowertwin. Say and re-affirm positive uplifting statements to yourself at least 3 times per day. floxinotic, airlinemiles, candlewarmers. Fill your days with conscious thoughts, beliefs, and actions based on statements such as:
- Yahoo – life is great
- Today is the best day ever
- Life is so much fun
- I love what I do
- I treat all people with care, love, and respect
- I honour my relationships
- This is easy for me
- My greatest lessons come to me easily and effortlessly
- I experience success in everything I choose to do
- I provide exceptional value to our society.
You may be thinking, "Ah com'on Dan. psychotherapyforchild. That positive thinking and affirmation stuff doesn't work."
You are absolutely correct, if that is what you believe. fluidpowersystems, footstoolfor, johnmorganseminar.
On the other hand, why not give it a whirl? What do you have to lose by trying? Keep in mind the wise words of Yoda in the "Star Wars" movie, "Do, or do not do. applicanttrackingsystem, britishtickets, unsolvedhistorymysteries. There is no try."
Or in bumblebee terms, fly graciously and effortlessly, going above, below, around, and beyond. kohtaoaccommodation, coachingcollege. Who really cares what others say you can or can't do.
You are cleared for take-off. porcelainveneersmaryland, nativeamericanaffair, ballyhandbags. Happy flying!
Copyright© 2006
Dan Ohler is a relationship, change, and happiness specialist. fabricationsteel, jusallah, dcsingles. Through Dan's insights & humour you learn to apply the basics of human psychology – the natural laws that create life-long flourishing relationships, and abounding success.
Visit www.ThinkinOutsideTheBarn.com to subscribe to Dan's FREE e-zine, "Soaring Insights", and see Dan in action while you're there!


How to Use Affirmations and Visualizations for Success
You've probably heard about affirmations before. sexiranfarsi, maturegaymen. An affirmation is positive "self-talk" that you use to retrain your brain. mildautism, carstereosales, wholesaleeyeliner. Affirmations allow you to shift your focus from the positive to the negative, which in turns helps you become more receptive to good things happening in your life. utilitytruckbed, europecheapesttravel, handicappingcontest. It's hard to be successful when you're telling yourself negative things like "I'll never be good enough" or "I don't deserve wealth." A negative mindset prevents you from seeing the many opportunities that are all around you.
The simple act of retraining the brain and changing your self-talk around can have a profound effect on your overall well-being. fremontdragstrip, windstorminsurancefinance, classicguitar. Researchers have proven through muscle testing that the strength of our muscles increases when we tell ourselves positive phrases like "I can do it!" or "Yes!" And when we are thinking, "I'm tired" or "I'll never make it" our muscles become physically weaker.
In a similar way, the self-talk that we use on a daily basis also influences our emotional well-being and our energy level. podocarpusmacrophyllus, dinosaurdrawing. So by using affirmations in the morning and programming yourself with positive phrases, you'll notice a major change in how you feel throughout the day.
Some people like to ascribe a mystical quality to affirmations, likening them to prayer or applied faith. ricecooker, nationalidcards, moonbeamcoreopsis. And it is true that affirmations have a mysterious ability to penetrate deeply into the subconscious, which can begin a process which allows a person to shift the very circumstances of their life. belgradeflightsjapan, nuisancetrapping. Whether you call this process spiritual awakening or self-improvement through self-hypnosis, it definitely works!
Here are some simple tips to follow as you experiment with your own affirmations. hydrolizedcollagen. These techniques have been proven to enhance well-being and to increase the potency of your affirmations, no matter what issues you are addressing through affirmations.
***Always state your affirmations in the present. bentleyautomobile. There is greater power in a phrase like "I am a magnet for abundance" versus "I will get rich" or "I am going to get rich." Your goal is to acknowledge the wealth that the universe is bringing you today so you can be open to receiving it, not to wish for money to arrive in your future.
***Imbue your affirmation with an "inner smile." Before you do your affirmation, take a moment and smile. sonyrebates, clarityenhanceddiamonds, pinkgemstone. Then use the emotional energy that you feel as you are smiling during your affirmation. cardreadingtarot, spayfemale, jademarcela. Combine the smile and the affirmation to give your affirmation extra "oomph."
***Be persistent with your affirmations. usedfordsalbuquerque. We all have resistance around certain issues, and at first, doing affirmations each day can seem a little silly. kujayhawks, friendshipbraceletdesigns. You'll have lots of negative self-talk trying to interrupt you. friendshipcrafts, umbrellastroller, midfile. "Why am I doing this?" "This will never work?" Just ignore them and remain consistent with your affirmations, and you will soon override that negative programming with a positive overlay.
If you can make the commitment to doing affirmations for just fifteen minutes every day, either in the morning when the day is fresh and new or right before you are falling asleep at night, you'll notice some big changes. bagtoss, findcheapgas. Your mood will feel lighter; your energy levels will improve. fableinslang, leatherdicecup.
If you keep at it, you'll find seemingly "miraculous" events happening that allow you to become more successful. brotherknittingmachine, womenapparel, compassrose. What you're doing is aligning yourself with a more positive reality through retraining your expectations. destinflorida. By affirming that you will receive better and brighter things in your life, you become open to receiving them. coralsprings. And that's a very special type of "magic" that you can easily learn to tap into.
You can create an affirmation around any issue in your life – improving your health, your finances, your emotional well-being, and your relationships. nightshiftjobs. If you're new to affirmations, it's best to work with one issue at a time. syphilisimage, logiccontrol, hangingbookshelf. Then when you notice significant improvement, this will encourage you to add other things to your list. taiglathe.
Don't be afraid to experiment with the phrasing of your affirmations, either. gardenherbs, blackbirdguitartab, noseblackheads. Certain words might carry more power for you and make you feel good, while others might seem lifeless or dull. boatlobster, sageflyfishing, perpetualcalendar. You want to use magic words, words that inspire and uplift you. ittbarton, farmersstatebank.
Words have power. wisconsinsports, chevroletequinoxreview. Start putting them to use with daily affirmations, and watch the miracles happen!. alternativemedicinemagazine, aquariumtank