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Book Review-What You Think Of Me Is None Of My Business

May 29, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

What You Think of Me is None of My Business
by Terri Cole-Whittaker

This title would be a fantastic mantra for most of us. We spend too much time trying to please other people. In doing so, we twist ourselves out of shape, compromise our deepest beliefs, abandon and stifle our uniqueness.

This book is all about our relationship to ourselves and others and how to be true to our real selves. Ms. Cole-Whittaker systematically goes through the different areas that we restrict ourselves to gain approval, such as abundance, guilt, health, relationships, competition and dismantles our excuses for doing so.

In her chapter on “Everyone Can Win,” she addresses the dissatisfaction of employees, and gives guidance to them and their bosses about how to improve their fulfillment.

Each chapter ends with some self-awareness questions and strategies, and includes three affirmations to implement the changes. This book will change the way you think about every area of your life. And as we know, when you change the way you think, your life changes in response.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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May 19, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Stop the Negative Spin of Thoughts, Emotions and Actions
Unfortunately, when we’re feeling down, it colors our opinions about ourselves and our lives. And then those thoughts inspire our decisions and actions, which generally are detrimental to our lives. Learning our negative triggers, and having strategies in place, can stop that downward spiral. This article gives some tips and techniques to use to break that negative cycle.

Complaining Is Bad For Your Health, According To Science
Not only is it unpleasant to be around a complainer, it can become a habit with negative consequences. Constant negativity can take a toll on your physical health as well as your mental health. Here are some reasons that will make you think twice about going down that path.

Your Brain Actually Shrinks While You Sleep To Help You Learn
While you sleep, your brain rests and prepare for the next day. You aren’t preoccupied with external stimuli, and your brain can normalize itself so you can learn new things. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, this article could easily give you some motivation to do so.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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May 5, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

13 Ways Successful People Deal With Toxic Persons
Friends, family, and co-workers can have demeaning and contemptuous attitudes. And they have no compunction about sharing them with you, with the intent to hurt humiliate you. But there are some ways you can respond that will allow you to thrive.

9 Bad Habits You Must Break To Be More Productive
More than anything else, bad habits slow you down and undermine your success. Some are insidious, some are false ideas, and some are leftovers from earlier times. But addressing and changing them will not only increase your effectiveness, it will improve your self-concept. This article focuses on 9 of the most common and how to break them.

Scientists have found an exciting new clue about how ‘super-agers’ stay sharp as they age
Researchers are looking at the how our brains age, and what we can do to stay sharp. They’re finding that some people can actually slow the deterioration of their brain and their cognition. There are things we all can do to slow this progression and stay alert.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 21, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

10 Hard Things You Need To Do For Success (While Many People Are Unaware)
Becoming a success means that you have a steep learning curve. Most people have to fail and learn from their mistakes before they are able to make progress. This article gives some insights and life skills that will help you get there quicker.

10 Nasty Habits You Must Eliminate From Your Daily Routine
Bad habits keep you from being more productive, achieving your goals or reaching your potential. They can be everything from complaining to multitasking. This article addresses 10 of the worst, and then suggests ways to remedy them.

Hack your brain to remember almost anything
A recent study states that anyone can train their brain using the same tricks as the world’s top Memory Champions. This also reshapes the brain’s networks in the process. Learn the training technique to improve your memory quickly.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 13, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

10 Difficult Life Situations And How To Make The Best Out Of Them
No one’s life is perfect, smooth and harmonious all the time. Life is messy and not all situations are under our control. We lose people and circumstances change. The best we can do is take them philosophically and find the best in them. Here are 10 life situations that many of us deal with and how to approach them.

The Psychological Strategy That Will Up Your Game in Anything You Apply It To
In order to change your experience, you need to change your attitude behind your current behavior. How important is it? What will it bring you? Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals more easily and quickly.

13 Realistic Self-Care Tips That Will Keep You Calm In Stressful Times
Everyone gets stressed and overwhelmed at times. To decompress, you need to take care of yourself so you stay mentally and physically healthy. Meditation and deep breathing are helpful. But these tips are ones that everyone will enjoy and be able to implement without any training. For instance, one of the tips is to zone out watching TV.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 30, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

How To Be Happy: 12 Things You Should Do Today
Happiness is always available to us, but it comes from within, not from external factors. This article breaks down the habits you should learn into 4 stages. Each stage takes one week to complete and has actionable steps. Within a month, you’ll see significant improvement in your ability to experience happiness.

How to Choose a Type of Mindfulness Meditation
Most new meditators get confused about which meditation practice to use.A new study examines the benefits from four different kinds of meditations. Using this information, you can choose which practice you want to cultivate. But the best kind of meditation is the one you actually do.

10 Habits That Will Dramatically Improve Your Life
Our habits create our lives. They make us or break us, and steer us to failure or success. To lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life, we have to develop habits that cause us to make decisions that are beneficial for us. Your happiness and peace of mind are in your hands.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Sparks of Insight

March 28, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

Affirmation:
“The Universe fills my being at all times. It provides me with everything necessary for the complete expression of a life of joy, harmony, health and abundance. I welcome all the good of the Universe.”

Commentary:
The Universe, Infinite or whatever name you use for God is all good. It’s the substance that makes up your life. But it’s like a banquet. You have to reach out, accept, put the food on your plate and eat it. You can’t be force-fed the good of life. When you begin to recognize that you are being provided everything you need, then you’re beginning to accept Life’s bounty.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 23, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

The 10 Proven Habits of the Happiest People In The World
After studying the research on happiness, the author shares the interesting habits of happy people. They range from choosing happiness and mindset to taking care of themselves. If you cultivate these habits, you’ll be much happier and have more self-esteem.

Exercise May Be As Valuable As Good Genes In Lowering Dementia Risk
We’re learning just how important that exercise is in every area of our lives, from emotional and mental health to physical health. Now, there’s evidence that exercise can be as great an influence on disease as genetic predisposition. Although they still don’t know which exercise or how much is necessary, benefits may come from just walking 3 days a week.

How To Become More Mindful Using Nothing But A Journal
Mindfulness is instrumental in reducing stress and increasing creativity. Unfortunately, many people associate learning mindfulness with a spa, retreat or sitting and meditating. It can be accomplished that way, but there is a simple way to practice it that’s much easier. Using a simple journal and a pen can help you develop this beneficial ability.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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February 17, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

Science Shows, This Is The Only Skill You Need To Be Successful In Life
There is one skill that helps you to do better in every area of your life. It’s delayed gratification and it ensures that you have the patience and persistence to overcome your challenges. This article gives some specific tips on how to cultivate this precious ability and put it into action in your life.

How To Break A Bad Habit — For Good
Everyone has wanted to break a bad habit at some time. This article shows how habits are created and reinforced. Knowing the feedback loop helps to know where you can break it. Learn the specific steps to take to start breaking the habit and getting back on track to what you want.

How To Train Your Brain To Go Positive Instead Of Negative
Our brains are designed to help us to survive. To do that, we’re programmed to look out for obstacles and problems. Unfortunately, always being critical doesn’t lead to having a happy life. This article gives you a simple tip to begin to train your brain to build a positivity circuit.

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February 9, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

Choosing positivity lets us get in touch with our emotions
When we’re controlled by negative emotions, then we react without thinking. This can be very destructive to our lives and relationships. But we have a choice what to think, which affects our feelings. This article describes the challenge we face and why it’s so important to choose well.

8 Habits of Considerate People
Being kind and considerate makes people more open to us and what we want. Neuroscience is beginning to show us that the impulse to beg considerate is stronger than a self-serving instinct. Learning how you can be considerate will not only further your career, but it is healthier for you.

If You Want To Lead Your Life More Effortlessly, You Should Embrace This New Mindset
Sometimes, when we don’t achieve a goal in the time frame we expected or how we wanted, we get discouraged. At those times, the mind tries to give us an easy out, but one that makes us feel helpless. Instead of accepting the lie the mind is telling us, it’s more empowering to shift it to another mindset. This mindset is more empowering and compassionate, and encourages us to try again in a different way.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart