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If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) THE DAY I GOT MARRIED, PART 2: WEDDING CEREMONY The Day I Got Married, Part 2: Wedding Ceremony. This is part two and the last part of my wedding series featuring my wedding with Ken Soh. If you haven’t, check out part one first where I share pictures of my preparation in the bridal room before my walk down the aisle: The Day I Got Married, Part 1 ♥. (From The Day I Got Married, Part 1♥)
TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIPWHEN YOU LIVE IN PAST MEMORIES MORE THAN THE PRESENTDO YOU REPLAY THE HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT? DO YOU USE THEM AS REASONS TO CONTINUE ON WITH HIM/HER? IF SO,...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BRINGS YOU MORE PAIN THAN JOYSOMETIMES, WE TEND TO BE BLINDED BY THE PAST HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP. TO THE EXTENT WE FORGET ABOUT ALL THE UNHAPPINESS IT BRINGS US. IF...WHEN HE/SHE EXPECTS YOU TO CHANGETHE TRUEST FORM OF LOVE IS ONE THAT’S UNCONDITIONAL. YOUR PARTNER SHOULDN’T EXPECT YOU TO CHANGE, UNLESS IT’S FOR YOUR WELL-BEING (SUCH AS TO QUIT...WHEN YOU STAY ON, EXPECTING HE/SHE WILL CHANGETHE ABOVE APPLIES FOR THE OTHER PERSON AS MUCH AS IT APPLIES FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE STAYING ON / GETTING INTO THE RELATIONSHIP EXPECTING THE PERSON TO...WHEN YOU KEEP JUSTIFYING HIS/HER ACTIONS TO YOURSELFWHENEVER WE EXPERIENCE A SITUATION WE’RE UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT, WE EXPERIENCE COGNITIVE DISSONANCE. IT REFERS TO THE DISCOMFORT FROM BEING FACED WITH...WHEN HE/SHE IS CAUSING YOU EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL/VERBAL HURTPHYSICAL AND VERBAL ABUSE ARE DEFINITE NO-NO’S. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG IF THE OTHER PARTY ABUSES/HITS/CURSES/SWEARS AT YOU, NO MATTER HOW...WHEN THE SAME SITUATION/ISSUE RECURS EVEN THOUGH YOU TRIED ADDRESSING ITONCE MIGHT BE A COINCIDENCE. TWICE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO GIVE ANOTHER CHANCE. BUT 3 TIMES IS A CLEAR SIGN SOMETHING IS WRONG. I FINALLY REALIZED NOTHI...WHEN HE/SHE PUTS LITTLE TO NO EFFORT IN THE RELATIONSHIPEVERY RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES EFFORT BY THE DUO. THE SAME APPLIES FOR FAMILIAL BONDS, FRIENDSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND MOST DEFINITELY LOVE. BOTH OF YOU...WHEN YOUR FUNDAMENTAL VALUES AND BELIEFS ARE DIFFERENTFOR ANY FRIENDSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP TO WORK OUT, THERE HAS TO BE CERTAIN SIMILARITY IN FUNDAMENTAL VALUES. SIMILARITY IN THESE VALUES ARE THE BIG RO...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP HOLDS YOU BACK, HENCE PREVENTING BOTH OF YOU FROM GROWING AS INDIVIDUALSA RELATIONSHIP IS ULTIMATELY A THIRD ENTITY FORMED DUE TO TWO INDIVIDUALS. EVERY RELATIONSHIP EVOLVES BASED ON HOW BOTH PARTIES ARE GROWING. SOMETI... This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any. GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does itPERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) THE DAY I GOT MARRIED, PART 2: WEDDING CEREMONY The Day I Got Married, Part 2: Wedding Ceremony. This is part two and the last part of my wedding series featuring my wedding with Ken Soh. If you haven’t, check out part one first where I share pictures of my preparation in the bridal room before my walk down the aisle: The Day I Got Married, Part 1 ♥. (From The Day I Got Married, Part 1♥)
TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIPWHEN YOU LIVE IN PAST MEMORIES MORE THAN THE PRESENTDO YOU REPLAY THE HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT? DO YOU USE THEM AS REASONS TO CONTINUE ON WITH HIM/HER? IF SO,...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BRINGS YOU MORE PAIN THAN JOYSOMETIMES, WE TEND TO BE BLINDED BY THE PAST HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP. TO THE EXTENT WE FORGET ABOUT ALL THE UNHAPPINESS IT BRINGS US. IF...WHEN HE/SHE EXPECTS YOU TO CHANGETHE TRUEST FORM OF LOVE IS ONE THAT’S UNCONDITIONAL. YOUR PARTNER SHOULDN’T EXPECT YOU TO CHANGE, UNLESS IT’S FOR YOUR WELL-BEING (SUCH AS TO QUIT...WHEN YOU STAY ON, EXPECTING HE/SHE WILL CHANGETHE ABOVE APPLIES FOR THE OTHER PERSON AS MUCH AS IT APPLIES FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE STAYING ON / GETTING INTO THE RELATIONSHIP EXPECTING THE PERSON TO...WHEN YOU KEEP JUSTIFYING HIS/HER ACTIONS TO YOURSELFWHENEVER WE EXPERIENCE A SITUATION WE’RE UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT, WE EXPERIENCE COGNITIVE DISSONANCE. IT REFERS TO THE DISCOMFORT FROM BEING FACED WITH...WHEN HE/SHE IS CAUSING YOU EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL/VERBAL HURTPHYSICAL AND VERBAL ABUSE ARE DEFINITE NO-NO’S. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG IF THE OTHER PARTY ABUSES/HITS/CURSES/SWEARS AT YOU, NO MATTER HOW...WHEN THE SAME SITUATION/ISSUE RECURS EVEN THOUGH YOU TRIED ADDRESSING ITONCE MIGHT BE A COINCIDENCE. TWICE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO GIVE ANOTHER CHANCE. BUT 3 TIMES IS A CLEAR SIGN SOMETHING IS WRONG. I FINALLY REALIZED NOTHI...WHEN HE/SHE PUTS LITTLE TO NO EFFORT IN THE RELATIONSHIPEVERY RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES EFFORT BY THE DUO. THE SAME APPLIES FOR FAMILIAL BONDS, FRIENDSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND MOST DEFINITELY LOVE. BOTH OF YOU...WHEN YOUR FUNDAMENTAL VALUES AND BELIEFS ARE DIFFERENTFOR ANY FRIENDSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP TO WORK OUT, THERE HAS TO BE CERTAIN SIMILARITY IN FUNDAMENTAL VALUES. SIMILARITY IN THESE VALUES ARE THE BIG RO...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP HOLDS YOU BACK, HENCE PREVENTING BOTH OF YOU FROM GROWING AS INDIVIDUALSA RELATIONSHIP IS ULTIMATELY A THIRD ENTITY FORMED DUE TO TWO INDIVIDUALS. EVERY RELATIONSHIP EVOLVES BASED ON HOW BOTH PARTIES ARE GROWING. SOMETI... This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any. GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does it 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. BUCKET LIST IDEAS: 101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE 5. Run a marathon. A marathon is a long-distance race of 42.2 km (26.2 miles) long — definitely not an easy feat that requires training and hard work! Training and completing a marathon will not only develop you in your physical strength and endurance, but also your mental persistence, will, and attitude. 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. This is a comedy song written for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals!The song tells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of my 3-part series on being a perfectionist and how to make the best out of it.. Part 1: 11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist; Part 2: 6 Hidden Downsides of Perfectionism; Part 3: How To Overcome Perfectionism: Your Complete Guide; So far, I’ve shared the 11 signs of perfectionism.. I’ve also shared 6 hidden downsides of perfectionism, including procrastination, having a HOW TO DEAL WITH DISHONEST PEOPLE Dishonesty is a quality which conflicts with truth. Many of us have probably experienced dishonest behavior by others at some point in our lives, be it people keeping secrets, lying, keeping up a facade, being hypocritical, or trying to cheat us. 8 HELPFUL WAYS TO DEAL WITH CRITICAL PEOPLE This means that the discomfort is not really because of the person; it’s because of something in you. It could be a similar situation in the past when someone said the same thing or a negative belief you have about such comments. The final answer you get from this exercise should help you gain closure on your discomfort and take action on the situation, without expecting anyone else to change. 13 MEANINGFUL MOVIES WITH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS TO LEARN "Celes, I was reading one of your articles and noticed a reader mentioning the movie 'Yes Man' in his comment. After reading the comment, I watched the movie and really felt a positive change in me. I will be really grateful if you could suggest similar movies that can help me in self-improvement." - Fahad, Pakistan Today's post is different from usual. We're going into the topic of movies WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR FUTURE SELF (REVIEW OF MY PAST Writing a letter to your future self is a concept I first wrote about in 2009. It is also the task for Day 29 of Live a Better Life in 30 Days Program.. As I was recently reviewing the letters from my past self (in 2008) and writing my next batch of letters to my future selves, I thought it’s the perfect chance to record a video tutorial of the process and show how you can do the same too! HOW TO DEAL WITH UNSUPPORTIVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY The Psyche of Someone Embarking on a New Goal Uncertainty Leading to Increase Reliance on Others. Sometimes, when we pursue things that really matter to us, or things that are brand new to us, we may feel more sensitive and vulnerable than usual, since we’re in an unknown territory — which causes us to seek more validation and support from others than we normally do.PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) THE DAY I GOT MARRIED, PART 2: WEDDING CEREMONY The Day I Got Married, Part 2: Wedding Ceremony. This is part two and the last part of my wedding series featuring my wedding with Ken Soh. If you haven’t, check out part one first where I share pictures of my preparation in the bridal room before my walk down the aisle: The Day I Got Married, Part 1 ♥. (From The Day I Got Married, Part 1♥)
TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIPWHEN YOU LIVE IN PAST MEMORIES MORE THAN THE PRESENTDO YOU REPLAY THE HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT? DO YOU USE THEM AS REASONS TO CONTINUE ON WITH HIM/HER? IF SO,...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BRINGS YOU MORE PAIN THAN JOYSOMETIMES, WE TEND TO BE BLINDED BY THE PAST HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP. TO THE EXTENT WE FORGET ABOUT ALL THE UNHAPPINESS IT BRINGS US. IF...WHEN HE/SHE EXPECTS YOU TO CHANGETHE TRUEST FORM OF LOVE IS ONE THAT’S UNCONDITIONAL. YOUR PARTNER SHOULDN’T EXPECT YOU TO CHANGE, UNLESS IT’S FOR YOUR WELL-BEING (SUCH AS TO QUIT...WHEN YOU STAY ON, EXPECTING HE/SHE WILL CHANGETHE ABOVE APPLIES FOR THE OTHER PERSON AS MUCH AS IT APPLIES FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE STAYING ON / GETTING INTO THE RELATIONSHIP EXPECTING THE PERSON TO...WHEN YOU KEEP JUSTIFYING HIS/HER ACTIONS TO YOURSELFWHENEVER WE EXPERIENCE A SITUATION WE’RE UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT, WE EXPERIENCE COGNITIVE DISSONANCE. IT REFERS TO THE DISCOMFORT FROM BEING FACED WITH...WHEN HE/SHE IS CAUSING YOU EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL/VERBAL HURTPHYSICAL AND VERBAL ABUSE ARE DEFINITE NO-NO’S. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG IF THE OTHER PARTY ABUSES/HITS/CURSES/SWEARS AT YOU, NO MATTER HOW...WHEN THE SAME SITUATION/ISSUE RECURS EVEN THOUGH YOU TRIED ADDRESSING ITONCE MIGHT BE A COINCIDENCE. TWICE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO GIVE ANOTHER CHANCE. BUT 3 TIMES IS A CLEAR SIGN SOMETHING IS WRONG. I FINALLY REALIZED NOTHI...WHEN HE/SHE PUTS LITTLE TO NO EFFORT IN THE RELATIONSHIPEVERY RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES EFFORT BY THE DUO. THE SAME APPLIES FOR FAMILIAL BONDS, FRIENDSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND MOST DEFINITELY LOVE. BOTH OF YOU...WHEN YOUR FUNDAMENTAL VALUES AND BELIEFS ARE DIFFERENTFOR ANY FRIENDSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP TO WORK OUT, THERE HAS TO BE CERTAIN SIMILARITY IN FUNDAMENTAL VALUES. SIMILARITY IN THESE VALUES ARE THE BIG RO...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP HOLDS YOU BACK, HENCE PREVENTING BOTH OF YOU FROM GROWING AS INDIVIDUALSA RELATIONSHIP IS ULTIMATELY A THIRD ENTITY FORMED DUE TO TWO INDIVIDUALS. EVERY RELATIONSHIP EVOLVES BASED ON HOW BOTH PARTIES ARE GROWING. SOMETI... This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any. GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does itPERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) THE DAY I GOT MARRIED, PART 2: WEDDING CEREMONY The Day I Got Married, Part 2: Wedding Ceremony. This is part two and the last part of my wedding series featuring my wedding with Ken Soh. If you haven’t, check out part one first where I share pictures of my preparation in the bridal room before my walk down the aisle: The Day I Got Married, Part 1 ♥. (From The Day I Got Married, Part 1♥)
TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIPWHEN YOU LIVE IN PAST MEMORIES MORE THAN THE PRESENTDO YOU REPLAY THE HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT? DO YOU USE THEM AS REASONS TO CONTINUE ON WITH HIM/HER? IF SO,...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BRINGS YOU MORE PAIN THAN JOYSOMETIMES, WE TEND TO BE BLINDED BY THE PAST HAPPY MOMENTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP. TO THE EXTENT WE FORGET ABOUT ALL THE UNHAPPINESS IT BRINGS US. IF...WHEN HE/SHE EXPECTS YOU TO CHANGETHE TRUEST FORM OF LOVE IS ONE THAT’S UNCONDITIONAL. YOUR PARTNER SHOULDN’T EXPECT YOU TO CHANGE, UNLESS IT’S FOR YOUR WELL-BEING (SUCH AS TO QUIT...WHEN YOU STAY ON, EXPECTING HE/SHE WILL CHANGETHE ABOVE APPLIES FOR THE OTHER PERSON AS MUCH AS IT APPLIES FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE STAYING ON / GETTING INTO THE RELATIONSHIP EXPECTING THE PERSON TO...WHEN YOU KEEP JUSTIFYING HIS/HER ACTIONS TO YOURSELFWHENEVER WE EXPERIENCE A SITUATION WE’RE UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT, WE EXPERIENCE COGNITIVE DISSONANCE. IT REFERS TO THE DISCOMFORT FROM BEING FACED WITH...WHEN HE/SHE IS CAUSING YOU EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL/VERBAL HURTPHYSICAL AND VERBAL ABUSE ARE DEFINITE NO-NO’S. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG IF THE OTHER PARTY ABUSES/HITS/CURSES/SWEARS AT YOU, NO MATTER HOW...WHEN THE SAME SITUATION/ISSUE RECURS EVEN THOUGH YOU TRIED ADDRESSING ITONCE MIGHT BE A COINCIDENCE. TWICE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO GIVE ANOTHER CHANCE. BUT 3 TIMES IS A CLEAR SIGN SOMETHING IS WRONG. I FINALLY REALIZED NOTHI...WHEN HE/SHE PUTS LITTLE TO NO EFFORT IN THE RELATIONSHIPEVERY RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES EFFORT BY THE DUO. THE SAME APPLIES FOR FAMILIAL BONDS, FRIENDSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND MOST DEFINITELY LOVE. BOTH OF YOU...WHEN YOUR FUNDAMENTAL VALUES AND BELIEFS ARE DIFFERENTFOR ANY FRIENDSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP TO WORK OUT, THERE HAS TO BE CERTAIN SIMILARITY IN FUNDAMENTAL VALUES. SIMILARITY IN THESE VALUES ARE THE BIG RO...WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP HOLDS YOU BACK, HENCE PREVENTING BOTH OF YOU FROM GROWING AS INDIVIDUALSA RELATIONSHIP IS ULTIMATELY A THIRD ENTITY FORMED DUE TO TWO INDIVIDUALS. EVERY RELATIONSHIP EVOLVES BASED ON HOW BOTH PARTIES ARE GROWING. SOMETI... This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any. GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does it 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. BUCKET LIST IDEAS: 101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE 5. Run a marathon. A marathon is a long-distance race of 42.2 km (26.2 miles) long — definitely not an easy feat that requires training and hard work! Training and completing a marathon will not only develop you in your physical strength and endurance, but also your mental persistence, will, and attitude. 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. This is a comedy song written for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals!The song tells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of my 3-part series on being a perfectionist and how to make the best out of it.. Part 1: 11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist; Part 2: 6 Hidden Downsides of Perfectionism; Part 3: How To Overcome Perfectionism: Your Complete Guide; So far, I’ve shared the 11 signs of perfectionism.. I’ve also shared 6 hidden downsides of perfectionism, including procrastination, having a HOW TO DEAL WITH DISHONEST PEOPLE Dishonesty is a quality which conflicts with truth. Many of us have probably experienced dishonest behavior by others at some point in our lives, be it people keeping secrets, lying, keeping up a facade, being hypocritical, or trying to cheat us. 8 HELPFUL WAYS TO DEAL WITH CRITICAL PEOPLE This means that the discomfort is not really because of the person; it’s because of something in you. It could be a similar situation in the past when someone said the same thing or a negative belief you have about such comments. The final answer you get from this exercise should help you gain closure on your discomfort and take action on the situation, without expecting anyone else to change. 13 MEANINGFUL MOVIES WITH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS TO LEARN "Celes, I was reading one of your articles and noticed a reader mentioning the movie 'Yes Man' in his comment. After reading the comment, I watched the movie and really felt a positive change in me. I will be really grateful if you could suggest similar movies that can help me in self-improvement." - Fahad, Pakistan Today's post is different from usual. We're going into the topic of movies WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR FUTURE SELF (REVIEW OF MY PAST Writing a letter to your future self is a concept I first wrote about in 2009. It is also the task for Day 29 of Live a Better Life in 30 Days Program.. As I was recently reviewing the letters from my past self (in 2008) and writing my next batch of letters to my future selves, I thought it’s the perfect chance to record a video tutorial of the process and show how you can do the same too! HOW TO DEAL WITH UNSUPPORTIVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY The Psyche of Someone Embarking on a New Goal Uncertainty Leading to Increase Reliance on Others. Sometimes, when we pursue things that really matter to us, or things that are brand new to us, we may feel more sensitive and vulnerable than usual, since we’re in an unknown territory — which causes us to seek more validation and support from others than we normally do.PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things.HOW TO FIND LOVE
How To Find Love With my update of my how to attract authentic love guide, here’s an update of the manifesto version. :) Use this as a handy reminder in your own love journey. Good luck! :) Please like/share this on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. if you find it useful. More manifestos can be found in the manifestossection.
HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. HOW TO STOP BEING ABUSIVE TO YOUR PARTNER THE NUMBER OF FAILURES BEFORE SUCCESS [INFOGRAPHIC Today, Dyson sells machines in over 70 countries and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. And you probably know this one: Thomas Edison created 10,000 failed prototypes of his electric bulb before succeeding. As he famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”. SELF-DISCIPLINE IS OVERRATED Self-discipline is seen as good because “it gives us control” and “it makes us rational beings who are not ruled by their emotions.”. Stephen Covey stated discipline as one of the four traits that makes great leaders, saying, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.”. Among my friends, theysee discipline as
FASTING: DAY 1
Hi everyone! Today is the end of Day 1 of my fasting experiment and everything is going very well! :D First of all, a quick stats update for those who are interested: Starting Weight: 144.4lbs / 65.5kg. Today’s Weight: 141.1lbs / 64kg (-3.3lbs / -1.5kg) Water consumption: 4.3 liters (drank throughout the day) Body Temp: 35.9 C /96.62 F.
LIFE WITHOUT FACEBOOK: AN UPDATE Life Without Facebook. Overall I’d say that deleting Facebook is like a subtle lifestyle change that leads to bigger gains. It’s like when you flick a drop of water into a pool and a slow ripple forms, first forming small waves, and then big waves that effect the entire pool. Definitely a 20% high impact habit.PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things.HOW TO FIND LOVE
How To Find Love With my update of my how to attract authentic love guide, here’s an update of the manifesto version. :) Use this as a handy reminder in your own love journey. Good luck! :) Please like/share this on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. if you find it useful. More manifestos can be found in the manifestossection.
HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. HOW TO STOP BEING ABUSIVE TO YOUR PARTNER THE NUMBER OF FAILURES BEFORE SUCCESS [INFOGRAPHIC Today, Dyson sells machines in over 70 countries and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. And you probably know this one: Thomas Edison created 10,000 failed prototypes of his electric bulb before succeeding. As he famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”. SELF-DISCIPLINE IS OVERRATED Self-discipline is seen as good because “it gives us control” and “it makes us rational beings who are not ruled by their emotions.”. Stephen Covey stated discipline as one of the four traits that makes great leaders, saying, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.”. Among my friends, theysee discipline as
FASTING: DAY 1
Hi everyone! Today is the end of Day 1 of my fasting experiment and everything is going very well! :D First of all, a quick stats update for those who are interested: Starting Weight: 144.4lbs / 65.5kg. Today’s Weight: 141.1lbs / 64kg (-3.3lbs / -1.5kg) Water consumption: 4.3 liters (drank throughout the day) Body Temp: 35.9 C /96.62 F.
LIFE WITHOUT FACEBOOK: AN UPDATE Life Without Facebook. Overall I’d say that deleting Facebook is like a subtle lifestyle change that leads to bigger gains. It’s like when you flick a drop of water into a pool and a slow ripple forms, first forming small waves, and then big waves that effect the entire pool. Definitely a 20% high impact habit. SELF-DISCIPLINE IS OVERRATED Self-discipline is seen as good because “it gives us control” and “it makes us rational beings who are not ruled by their emotions.”. Stephen Covey stated discipline as one of the four traits that makes great leaders, saying, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.”. Among my friends, theysee discipline as
12 SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL EATING (AND WHY IT IS BAD FOR YOU 12 Signs of Emotional Eating (And Why It is Bad For You) This is part 4 of a 6-part series on emotional eating, the perversion of food in our society today, and how to overcome it. Part 1: How I Overcame Emotional Eating, Part 1: Food as a Symbol of Love. Part 2: How I Overcame Emotional Eating, Part 2: Deep Entanglement. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. ARE YOU LETTING YOUR DISAPPOINTMENTS DESTROY YOU The greater your disappointment, the stronger your passion. Whenever you try to drown out your disappointment, deny your goals, or even give up on them, you are rejecting who you are on the inside. You are denying your goals, your desires, your dreams, your vision, your real self – everything. These desires came about for a reason — and the BUCKET LIST IDEAS: 101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE 5. Run a marathon. A marathon is a long-distance race of 42.2 km (26.2 miles) long — definitely not an easy feat that requires training and hard work! Training and completing a marathon will not only develop you in your physical strength and endurance, but also your mental persistence, will, and attitude. HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATION: COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of a 5-part series on how to stop procrastination.. Part 1: Why Stop Procrastination?; Part 2: Procrastination – Symptom of An Issue; Part 3: 1st Root Cause of Procrastination: Lack of Desire; Part 4: 1st Root Cause of Procrastination: Fear; Part 5: How to Stop Procrastination; If you have read this far, I assume procrastination is a problem you face andwant to address.
TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIP This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any. LIFE WITHOUT FACEBOOK: AN UPDATE Life Without Facebook. Overall I’d say that deleting Facebook is like a subtle lifestyle change that leads to bigger gains. It’s like when you flick a drop of water into a pool and a slow ripple forms, first forming small waves, and then big waves that effect the entire pool. Definitely a 20% high impact habit. 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 35. Eye of The Tiger. This is a track for the movie Rocky III and is hands down one of the most energizing songs of all time. Readers Dipal E and Lica Sever give their top recommendation too. Here’s why the song is titled “Eye of The Tiger”: Advertisement.FASTING: DAY 14
This is Day 14 of my 21-day fast in Feb 2011 and probably the most in-depth fasting series you will ever find online. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all my articles on fasting: The Fasting Series. Here are my stats for Day14:
PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. HOW TO STOP BEING ABUSIVE TO YOUR PARTNER THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things.HOW TO FIND LOVE
How To Find Love With my update of my how to attract authentic love guide, here’s an update of the manifesto version. :) Use this as a handy reminder in your own love journey. Good luck! :) Please like/share this on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. if you find it useful. More manifestos can be found in the manifestossection.
BEFORE YOU SPEAK, THINK The first is done through manipulation, coercion, negative triggers, and/or punishment. The second is done by inspiring people to their true potential and power. The inspirational way is the most powerful way as that’s when you help others discover their true power from within. Being “inspiring” doesn’t have to come from making bigFASTING: DAY 1
Hi everyone! Today is the end of Day 1 of my fasting experiment and everything is going very well! :D First of all, a quick stats update for those who are interested: Starting Weight: 144.4lbs / 65.5kg. Today’s Weight: 141.1lbs / 64kg (-3.3lbs / -1.5kg) Water consumption: 4.3 liters (drank throughout the day) Body Temp: 35.9 C /96.62 F.
THE NUMBER OF FAILURES BEFORE SUCCESS [INFOGRAPHIC Today, Dyson sells machines in over 70 countries and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. And you probably know this one: Thomas Edison created 10,000 failed prototypes of his electric bulb before succeeding. As he famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”. SELF-DISCIPLINE IS OVERRATED Self-discipline is seen as good because “it gives us control” and “it makes us rational beings who are not ruled by their emotions.”. Stephen Covey stated discipline as one of the four traits that makes great leaders, saying, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.”. Among my friends, theysee discipline as
LIFE WITHOUT FACEBOOK: AN UPDATE Life Without Facebook. Overall I’d say that deleting Facebook is like a subtle lifestyle change that leads to bigger gains. It’s like when you flick a drop of water into a pool and a slow ripple forms, first forming small waves, and then big waves that effect the entire pool. Definitely a 20% high impact habit.PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. HOW TO STOP BEING ABUSIVE TO YOUR PARTNER THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things.HOW TO FIND LOVE
How To Find Love With my update of my how to attract authentic love guide, here’s an update of the manifesto version. :) Use this as a handy reminder in your own love journey. Good luck! :) Please like/share this on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. if you find it useful. More manifestos can be found in the manifestossection.
BEFORE YOU SPEAK, THINK The first is done through manipulation, coercion, negative triggers, and/or punishment. The second is done by inspiring people to their true potential and power. The inspirational way is the most powerful way as that’s when you help others discover their true power from within. Being “inspiring” doesn’t have to come from making bigFASTING: DAY 1
Hi everyone! Today is the end of Day 1 of my fasting experiment and everything is going very well! :D First of all, a quick stats update for those who are interested: Starting Weight: 144.4lbs / 65.5kg. Today’s Weight: 141.1lbs / 64kg (-3.3lbs / -1.5kg) Water consumption: 4.3 liters (drank throughout the day) Body Temp: 35.9 C /96.62 F.
THE NUMBER OF FAILURES BEFORE SUCCESS [INFOGRAPHIC Today, Dyson sells machines in over 70 countries and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. And you probably know this one: Thomas Edison created 10,000 failed prototypes of his electric bulb before succeeding. As he famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”. SELF-DISCIPLINE IS OVERRATED Self-discipline is seen as good because “it gives us control” and “it makes us rational beings who are not ruled by their emotions.”. Stephen Covey stated discipline as one of the four traits that makes great leaders, saying, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.”. Among my friends, theysee discipline as
LIFE WITHOUT FACEBOOK: AN UPDATE Life Without Facebook. Overall I’d say that deleting Facebook is like a subtle lifestyle change that leads to bigger gains. It’s like when you flick a drop of water into a pool and a slow ripple forms, first forming small waves, and then big waves that effect the entire pool. Definitely a 20% high impact habit. ARE YOU LETTING YOUR DISAPPOINTMENTS DESTROY YOU The greater your disappointment, the stronger your passion. Whenever you try to drown out your disappointment, deny your goals, or even give up on them, you are rejecting who you are on the inside. You are denying your goals, your desires, your dreams, your vision, your real self – everything. These desires came about for a reason — and the 12 SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL EATING (AND WHY IT IS BAD FOR YOU 12 Signs of Emotional Eating (And Why It is Bad For You) This is part 4 of a 6-part series on emotional eating, the perversion of food in our society today, and how to overcome it. Part 1: How I Overcame Emotional Eating, Part 1: Food as a Symbol of Love. Part 2: How I Overcame Emotional Eating, Part 2: Deep Entanglement. SELF-DISCIPLINE IS OVERRATED Self-discipline is seen as good because “it gives us control” and “it makes us rational beings who are not ruled by their emotions.”. Stephen Covey stated discipline as one of the four traits that makes great leaders, saying, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.”. Among my friends, theysee discipline as
12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATION: COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of a 5-part series on how to stop procrastination.. Part 1: Why Stop Procrastination?; Part 2: Procrastination – Symptom of An Issue; Part 3: 1st Root Cause of Procrastination: Lack of Desire; Part 4: 1st Root Cause of Procrastination: Fear; Part 5: How to Stop Procrastination; If you have read this far, I assume procrastination is a problem you face andwant to address.
TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIP This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any. MY OVERALL FASTING REVIEW In this 6,000+ word in-depth review, I share my overall experience of my 21-day fast (Feb 4-24, 2011) as well as one week post-fast (Feb 25 – Mar 3). I have included the positive benefits that I’ve gained and the detox I went through in the process. This is a holistic review and not a mere rehash of what I’ve written in my fasting logs 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 35. Eye of The Tiger. This is a track for the movie Rocky III and is hands down one of the most energizing songs of all time. Readers Dipal E and Lica Sever give their top recommendation too. Here’s why the song is titled “Eye of The Tiger”: Advertisement. LIFE WITHOUT FACEBOOK: AN UPDATE Life Without Facebook. Overall I’d say that deleting Facebook is like a subtle lifestyle change that leads to bigger gains. It’s like when you flick a drop of water into a pool and a slow ripple forms, first forming small waves, and then big waves that effect the entire pool. Definitely a 20% high impact habit.FASTING: DAY 14
This is Day 14 of my 21-day fast in Feb 2011 and probably the most in-depth fasting series you will ever find online. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all my articles on fasting: The Fasting Series. Here are my stats for Day14:
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If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of my 3-part series on being a perfectionist and how to make the best out of it.. Part 1: 11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist; Part 2: 6 Hidden Downsides of Perfectionism; Part 3: How To Overcome Perfectionism: Your Complete Guide; So far, I’ve shared the 11 signs of perfectionism.. I’ve also shared 6 hidden downsides of perfectionism, including procrastination, having a THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) HOW TO GET ON THE DEAN'S LIST: 6 BENEFITS OF BEING ON THESEE MORE ON PERSONALEXCELLENCE.CO 4 REASONS WE SHOULD OVERCOME FEAR 4 Reasons We Should Overcome Fear. “Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.”. – James Thurber. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”. – Marie Curie. Are you more of a courageous person or someone who is often filled with fear? GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does itPERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of my 3-part series on being a perfectionist and how to make the best out of it.. Part 1: 11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist; Part 2: 6 Hidden Downsides of Perfectionism; Part 3: How To Overcome Perfectionism: Your Complete Guide; So far, I’ve shared the 11 signs of perfectionism.. I’ve also shared 6 hidden downsides of perfectionism, including procrastination, having a THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) HOW TO GET ON THE DEAN'S LIST: 6 BENEFITS OF BEING ON THESEE MORE ON PERSONALEXCELLENCE.CO 4 REASONS WE SHOULD OVERCOME FEAR 4 Reasons We Should Overcome Fear. “Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.”. – James Thurber. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”. – Marie Curie. Are you more of a courageous person or someone who is often filled with fear? GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does it 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. This is a comedy song written for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals!The song tells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR FUTURE SELF (REVIEW OF MY PAST Writing a letter to your future self is a concept I first wrote about in 2009. It is also the task for Day 29 of Live a Better Life in 30 Days Program.. As I was recently reviewing the letters from my past self (in 2008) and writing my next batch of letters to my future selves, I thought it’s the perfect chance to record a video tutorial of the process and show how you can do the same too! HOW TO STOP BEING ABUSIVE TO YOUR PARTNER The good thing is that you recognize that (1) this abuse is a problem and (2) you want to stop it. There are abusers who feel that abusing others is okay and they are entitled to violence against their partner. These people have a separate problem altogether. You clearly do not think that way. 13 MEANINGFUL MOVIES WITH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS TO LEARN "Celes, I was reading one of your articles and noticed a reader mentioning the movie 'Yes Man' in his comment. After reading the comment, I watched the movie and really felt a positive change in me. I will be really grateful if you could suggest similar movies that can help me in self-improvement." - Fahad, Pakistan Today's post is different from usual. We're going into the topic of movies BUCKET LIST IDEAS: 101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE 5. Run a marathon. A marathon is a long-distance race of 42.2 km (26.2 miles) long — definitely not an easy feat that requires training and hard work! Training and completing a marathon will not only develop you in your physical strength and endurance, but also your mental persistence, will, and attitude. HOW TO GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: 6 HELPFUL TIPS 1. Use the Feedback Sandwich. The feedback sandwich method is a popular method of giving constructive criticism. It is often used in Toastmasters and in the corporate environment. I refer to the feedback sandwich as PIP, which stands for Positive-Improvement-Positive. TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIP This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any.FASTING: DAYS 18-19
This is the update for Days 18-19 of my 21-day fast in Feb 2011 and probably the most in-depth fasting series you will ever find online. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all my articles on fasting: The Fasting Series. Here are the stats for Days 18-19:PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of my 3-part series on being a perfectionist and how to make the best out of it.. Part 1: 11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist; Part 2: 6 Hidden Downsides of Perfectionism; Part 3: How To Overcome Perfectionism: Your Complete Guide; So far, I’ve shared the 11 signs of perfectionism.. I’ve also shared 6 hidden downsides of perfectionism, including procrastination, having a THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) HOW TO GET ON THE DEAN'S LIST: 6 BENEFITS OF BEING ON THESEE MORE ON PERSONALEXCELLENCE.CO 4 REASONS WE SHOULD OVERCOME FEAR 4 Reasons We Should Overcome Fear. “Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.”. – James Thurber. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”. – Marie Curie. Are you more of a courageous person or someone who is often filled with fear? GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does itPERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE This is the last part of my 3-part series on being a perfectionist and how to make the best out of it.. Part 1: 11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist; Part 2: 6 Hidden Downsides of Perfectionism; Part 3: How To Overcome Perfectionism: Your Complete Guide; So far, I’ve shared the 11 signs of perfectionism.. I’ve also shared 6 hidden downsides of perfectionism, including procrastination, having a THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) HOW TO GET ON THE DEAN'S LIST: 6 BENEFITS OF BEING ON THESEE MORE ON PERSONALEXCELLENCE.CO 4 REASONS WE SHOULD OVERCOME FEAR 4 Reasons We Should Overcome Fear. “Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.”. – James Thurber. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”. – Marie Curie. Are you more of a courageous person or someone who is often filled with fear? GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS. AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. This is a quote commonly attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. What does it 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. 10 RULES OF A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST Don’t impose, criticize, or judge. Respect each other’s point of view. It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force it on them. Respect each other’s space — don’t encroach on the person’s privacy unless you guys already know each other way. Respect each other’s personal choices — don’t criticize orjudge.
56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. This is a comedy song written for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals!The song tells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR FUTURE SELF (REVIEW OF MY PAST Writing a letter to your future self is a concept I first wrote about in 2009. It is also the task for Day 29 of Live a Better Life in 30 Days Program.. As I was recently reviewing the letters from my past self (in 2008) and writing my next batch of letters to my future selves, I thought it’s the perfect chance to record a video tutorial of the process and show how you can do the same too! HOW TO STOP BEING ABUSIVE TO YOUR PARTNER The good thing is that you recognize that (1) this abuse is a problem and (2) you want to stop it. There are abusers who feel that abusing others is okay and they are entitled to violence against their partner. These people have a separate problem altogether. You clearly do not think that way. 13 MEANINGFUL MOVIES WITH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS TO LEARN "Celes, I was reading one of your articles and noticed a reader mentioning the movie 'Yes Man' in his comment. After reading the comment, I watched the movie and really felt a positive change in me. I will be really grateful if you could suggest similar movies that can help me in self-improvement." - Fahad, Pakistan Today's post is different from usual. We're going into the topic of movies BUCKET LIST IDEAS: 101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE 5. Run a marathon. A marathon is a long-distance race of 42.2 km (26.2 miles) long — definitely not an easy feat that requires training and hard work! Training and completing a marathon will not only develop you in your physical strength and endurance, but also your mental persistence, will, and attitude. HOW TO GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: 6 HELPFUL TIPS 1. Use the Feedback Sandwich. The feedback sandwich method is a popular method of giving constructive criticism. It is often used in Toastmasters and in the corporate environment. I refer to the feedback sandwich as PIP, which stands for Positive-Improvement-Positive. TOP 12 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM A RELATIONSHIP This is part-4 of my 5-part series on Moving On From Relationships. Note from Celes: Thanks a lot for all your feedback for the series so far :) It seems like many of you have been/are in similar predicaments, and I'm glad that this can be of help in any way at all. I'll leave comments for Part-4 open as well, so feel free to comment and share your thoughts if any.FASTING: DAYS 18-19
This is the update for Days 18-19 of my 21-day fast in Feb 2011 and probably the most in-depth fasting series you will ever find online. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all my articles on fasting: The Fasting Series. Here are the stats for Days 18-19:PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. This is a comedy song written for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals!The song tells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. HOW TO DEAL WITH DISHONEST PEOPLE Dishonesty is a quality which conflicts with truth. Many of us have probably experienced dishonest behavior by others at some point in our lives, be it people keeping secrets, lying, keeping up a facade, being hypocritical, or trying to cheat us. 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 21. I Turn To You. Originally recorded for the movie Space Jam (which is a movie that I listed in my inspiring movies post), “I Turn To You” gained mainstream popularity when Christina Aguilera did a cover of it for her eponymous debut album.This song is a tribute to our loved ones who are just always there to keep us strong, safe, and warm no matter how strongly the tides turn against us.FASTING: DAY 2
This is Day 2 of my 21-day fast in Feb 2011 and probably the most in-depth fasting series you will ever find online. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all my articles on fasting: The Fasting Series. Today is the end of Day 2 of my fasting experiment and I’m feeling great still! Here are thestats for today:
56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 35. Eye of The Tiger. This is a track for the movie Rocky III and is hands down one of the most energizing songs of all time. Readers Dipal E and Lica Sever give their top recommendation too. Here’s why the song is titled “Eye of The Tiger”: Advertisement. HOW TO DEAL WITH FRIENDS/RELATIVES WHO BORROW MONEY In fact, repay them as early as you can, rather than only on the agreed upon date. Know that your friends/relatives took the leap of faith and lent you money where others probably wouldn’t, so you don’t want to let them down. Live up to their faith in you and be reliable on all counts.PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
If you cannot do great things now, start by doing small things in a great way. Sometimes, we may see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit best seller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it. Read More ». 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 6. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. This is a comedy song written for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, a religious satire comedy, and it has since become a common singalong at public events, including even funerals!The song tells us to look on the bright side of life, because no matter what happens, there is one certain thing that’ll happen to THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF CREATING ANYTHING GREAT Today’s infographic shares the emotional journey that most people go through when trying to create something great: Here are the phases of this journey: This is the best idea ever!! — When you just concocted an idea and you’re excited by this new goal. This is going to be a lot of work — As you get into the thick of things. 12 TIPS TO ACHIEVE FASTING SUCCESS This is the last part of my fasting series, including a detailed journal of my 21-day fasting experience and my personal tips on fasting. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all articles: The Fasting Series. Ever since I wrote about my 21-day fast in Feb 2011, many readers and clients have shown an interest in fasting too. HOW TO BUILD AN EDGE: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT STACK A talent stack works in this way: You leverage on the skills that you have to create an edge. Marketing, networking, technical, design, etc. Even if you don’t have a skill, you can learn it to set yourself apart from others. You mix seemingly normal skills together and become extraordinary in your own right. HOW TO DEAL WITH DISHONEST PEOPLE Dishonesty is a quality which conflicts with truth. Many of us have probably experienced dishonest behavior by others at some point in our lives, be it people keeping secrets, lying, keeping up a facade, being hypocritical, or trying to cheat us. 56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 21. I Turn To You. Originally recorded for the movie Space Jam (which is a movie that I listed in my inspiring movies post), “I Turn To You” gained mainstream popularity when Christina Aguilera did a cover of it for her eponymous debut album.This song is a tribute to our loved ones who are just always there to keep us strong, safe, and warm no matter how strongly the tides turn against us.FASTING: DAY 2
This is Day 2 of my 21-day fast in Feb 2011 and probably the most in-depth fasting series you will ever find online. If you’re new to fasting, get the full background here: Fasting Experiment.Access all my articles on fasting: The Fasting Series. Today is the end of Day 2 of my fasting experiment and I’m feeling great still! Here are thestats for today:
56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 35. Eye of The Tiger. This is a track for the movie Rocky III and is hands down one of the most energizing songs of all time. Readers Dipal E and Lica Sever give their top recommendation too. Here’s why the song is titled “Eye of The Tiger”: Advertisement. HOW TO DEAL WITH FRIENDS/RELATIVES WHO BORROW MONEY In fact, repay them as early as you can, rather than only on the agreed upon date. Know that your friends/relatives took the leap of faith and lent you money where others probably wouldn’t, so you don’t want to let them down. Live up to their faith in you and be reliable on all counts. 5 SECRETS TO LIVE OVER 100 YEARS OLD (THE SCIENCE BEHIND #3 Plant-based diet. The major part of each meal was plants. Note: this does NOT mean they didn’t eat meat or carbohydrates.It means that (like I’ve recommended in this six pack article), the foundation of each meal is plants, followed by a smaller portion of meat or refined carbohydrates. #4 Constant low level of exercise (maybe not what you’re thinking of) 101 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN LIFE In this post, you’ll find 101 powerful questions to ask yourself. Some questions are for self-discovery, to learn more about yourself; some are self-reflective, to reflect on your past and learn from it; others are future-focused, to plan for a better future. BODY IMAGE: YOUR GENTLE GUIDE TO Body Image: Your Gentle Guide to Loving Your Body. This is the last part of a 4-part series on body image–how I used to hate my body, learned to love my body eventually, and how you can achieve a positive body image. In writing this series, many of you have ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP TO COMPLETE YOURSELF "To say 'I love you' one must know first how to say the 'I'."- Ayn Rand (in The Fountainhead) "You do not need to be loved, not at the cost of yourself. The single relationship that is truly central and crucial in a life is the relationship to the self." - Jo Courdert Love. Soulmate. The One. Relationship. Marriage. Eternal Bliss. There are several topics in life which attract a lot of 8 TIPS TO BE EMPATHETIC TO OTHERS Here are 8 tips to be empathetic to our friends, colleagues and family. Put yourself in the person’s shoes. It’s easy for us to comment and judge. We can say “This is no big deal” or “I don’t see why you feel this way” or “You’re over-reacting.”. However, put yourself in the person’s shoes and walk a mile. 8 HELPFUL WAYS TO DEAL WITH CRITICAL PEOPLE This means that the discomfort is not really because of the person; it’s because of something in you. It could be a similar situation in the past when someone said the same thing or a negative belief you have about such comments. The final answer you get from this exercise should help you gain closure on your discomfort and take action on the situation, without expecting anyone else to change. HOW I FOUND MY PLACE AS A FEMALE, PART 1: GROWING UP WITH This is part 1 of a 3-part series on my struggles finding my identity as a female and how I found my place as a female in today’s world. How I Found My Place as a Female, Part 1: Growing Up with a Repressed Femininity; How I Found My Place as a Female, Part 2: TheFASTING: DAY 1
Hi everyone! Today is the end of Day 1 of my fasting experiment and everything is going very well! :D First of all, a quick stats update for those who are interested: Starting Weight: 144.4lbs / 65.5kg. Today’s Weight: 141.1lbs / 64kg (-3.3lbs / -1.5kg) Water consumption: 4.3 liters (drank throughout the day) Body Temp: 35.9 C /96.62 F.
56 MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF ALL TIME 35. Eye of The Tiger. This is a track for the movie Rocky III and is hands down one of the most energizing songs of all time. Readers Dipal E and Lica Sever give their top recommendation too. Here’s why the song is titled “Eye of The Tiger”: Advertisement. HOW TO DEAL WITH DISILLUSIONMENT AS YOU GROW OLDER 1) Recognize that disillusionment is better than ignorance. Firstly, know that disillusionment (while unpleasant) is far better than ignorance. So you’re disillusioned because you discovered many problems in the world. This is a good thing. Because as opposed to living in an illusion, you have broken out of it.Skip to content
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IF YOU CANNOT DO GREAT THINGS NOW, START BY DOING SMALL THINGS IN AGREAT WAY
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This is part 2 of my birth series, where I share my pregnancy journey and my birth story. If you’ve not read part 1 yet, you can do…Read More »
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MY PREGNANCY JOURNEY This is part 1 of my birth series, where I share my pregnancy journey and my birth story. Hi everyone! Five months ago (April 2019), I gavebirth…
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