Do You "Work To Live" or "Live To Work"? Let’s be realistic here - hands up all of you who bounce out of bed every single morning, raring to get to work and enjoying yourself every minute of the day? If you didn’t put your hand up (even metaphorically), you’re not alone There have been so many articles published recently about working statistics in the UK - that Brits work the longest hours in the EU, that we have higher ...

Competition, Jealousy And Goals Naturally some of us are more competitive than others, but the vast majority of us have a good degree of competition hardwired into us If you think you are not competitive in the least, ask yourself: have you ever felt a twinge of desire, jealousy or envy when looking at another person's accomplishments or lifestyle? If you said yes, you are competitive – otherwise you wouldn't care what others have Now before I offend anyone let me ...

Be Healthier and More Productive with Positive Habits The Power of Positive Habits Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits Your relationships with people are determined by your social habits Your success at work is determined by your work habits You have sleeping habits that dictate how ...

In Defence of Moralizing High Technology Modern societies are more and more becoming technical The revolution in computer usage is a major contributor to this state of affairs But this technicality has its demerits despite its huge advantages While technical societies confer the enormous benefits of modernity and admirable sophistication on life, they also bring about the doubtful benefit of restructuring individual and group psyche in a technical fashion The habit of “technicalizing” ways of doing things may ease work, ...

Are You Taking Responsibility? It is time to take responsibility for our actions and the results we create in our lives It’s time to stop expecting someone else to do for us what we are unwilling to do for ourselves It’s time to remember that no one is doing it to us and no one is going to do it for us We have the right and the responsibility to powerfully, positively choose what we desire for our lives, and ...

Just the Facts, Ma'am! Jack Webb’s famous line from the old Dragnet TV show resounds in my head as I sort through my hopes, wishes—and fears—about my goals in life To shift myself from listening to the negative comments of my mind, I imagine his crusty character, Sergeant Friday, barking at me “Just the facts, Sir!” Sgt Friday was so respectful on the surface—and so realistic at the core Realistic because facts are practical and powerful We can use facts ...

Industrial Safety Industrial safety is important for all employees on a daily basis and working in an area without safety awareness may result in serious bodily harm or possibly even death Industrial safety is a key factor in running a company and there are many aspects to consider when providing overall safety for your employees You must ensure that employees have special equipment and procedures to ensure eye safety, ear safety, head protection, fire prevention and respiratory protection Here are ...

Are You a Martryr to Your Job? I think we know of martyrs who have died for great causes They had a "calling" to become sacrificial to a purpose larger than they had imagined Is being a martyr to a job the same? I think not Surprisingly, many people keep a job that is either dreadful, boring or just plain harmful to one's being I think the reasons for staying with a bad job are: Fear of making a change ...

African Americans: Decide Your Destiny, Master Your Mind, Pa “No one can make you feel inferior without your own consent” Eleanor Roosevelt Prayer and forgiveness Prayer and forgiveness are very spiritual by their nature Prayer represents our communication with God and forgiveness is a godly act even us mortals are empowered to perform Prayer - Studies have demonstrated that sick people recover faster when people pray for them then when no one is praying for them This holds true even when neither ...

How Self-Made Millionaires Overcome Procrastination Do you want to know how the super successful overcome procrastination? One fascinating hallmark of all highly motivated millionaires is their strongly held conviction that they will succeed Whatever it takes and despite any challenges that crop up How do they overcome procrastination? People who are inspired by their dreams believe with certainty they will achieve their goals even if they do not know how all the details will work out This sense of certainty ...