The Not-Do List: 9 Things You Need To Stop Doing

We've all familiar with creating a to-do list to increase our productivity. Another list which can jumpstart our productivity is the not-do list - things we shouldn't do. By being conscious of what to avoid, it'll automatically channel our energy into things that we want to do. Doing both hand in hand will maximize our performance.If you want to take your productivity to the next level, here are 9 habits… Continue reading

October 15 | By Celestine | Tagged: effectiveness, goal setting, not-do list, perfectionism, Productivity, targets, to-do list | 4 comments»

How to add moods to photos: Stepcase Phototreats for iPhone

October 14 By Leon | no comments»

Suffer from plain or boring photos?Taking photos on your cellphone is easy & convenient, but how many times have you taken a picture and thought "This looks a bit plain" or "This looks boring compared to other photos I've seen". Phototreats is a free photo enhancing app that adds vibrancy, mood and flavor transforming your photo into something memorable. It is the latest FREE photo app released by Stepcase

The Not-Do List: 9 Things You Need To Stop Doing

October 15 | By Celestine | Tagged: effectiveness, goal setting, not-do list, perfectionism, Productivity, targets, to-do list | 4 comments»

How to add moods to photos: Stepcase Phototreats for iPhone

October 14 | By Leon | Tagged: iphone, photography, phototreats, stepcase, steply | no comments»

How “Fun” Can Be Your Best Discipline Technique

Show me any two people who have fun together frequently and I'll show you a good relationship. People who have regular fun together like each other and most often respect one another. This is a winning combination when it comes to the parent/child relationship. If both parties feel good around each other there will be less animosity, anger, resentment and discord and more ease, comfort, respect and… Continue reading

October 14 | By Erin | Tagged: | 2 comments»

Mistakes Can Lead to Better Organization

Not long ago I got two great chances to fly by the seat of my pants. And, I HATE flying by the seat of my pants. I’d rather go to the dentist or chew aluminum foil! Whether I’m scheduled to speak to audiences for fee or for free, I prepare very carefully. I want people to leave my speeches ready to take action and change their lives. Being prepared… Continue reading

October 13 | By Debbie | Tagged: | 3 comments»

20 Inspirational Quotes To Brighten Your Day

I love inspirational quotes. They are powerful nuggets of wisdom condensed into 1-2 lines. Whenever I read them, I get so inspired to take action. I remember when I was a high school student, I would decorate the cover of my foolscap pads with quotes because they were so meaningful. Today, I have quotes plastered on the noticeboard in front of my work desk, which I change regularly to whichever… Continue reading

October 11 | By Celestine | Tagged: dreams, excellence, goal setting, inspirational quotes, inspiring quotes, life, quotes, success, victory, wisdom | 12 comments»

What Are You Thankful For?

What's something you're thankful for?In the US and Canada we have an annual "Thanksgiving" day when everybody gets together and pretends to forget what they're mad about.Let's make TODAY a real day of Thanksgiving! I am thankful for all the opportunities I've had to do good work and meet amazing people this year.What's something you're thankful for? Click Here to join the conversation! Image: Simon Pais

October 10 | By Seth | Tagged: | no comments»

The #1 Way to Stop Your Child From Driving You Crazy!

Have you ever seen a small child go down to a pond and throw rocks into it? Kids can do that for hours, partly because the big splashes are a sign of their impact. They are the ones causing all the commotion!How does throwing rocks into a pond relate to what happens at home? If your little child can get big 'ol you all upset, your upset… Continue reading

October 8 | By Erin | Tagged: | 3 comments»

What’s Your Food Issue?

Cheesecake-a-holic So, what’s your food issue? Come on, you can tell me. It’s just us. Is there just one issue or are there several? Is it a constant or does it come and go? Do you over-eat? Under-eat? Perhaps you alternate between the two? I have in the past. Is your issue minor or major? Do you lie about it? Have you? I have. Does it have a negative impact… Continue reading

October 6 | By Craig | Tagged: | 3 comments»

How To Walk On Water

If you're familiar with the stories of Christendom, you probably know the one about St. Peter walking on water. As a kid I heard the story many times and always with the same lesson: Peter was a failure because he grew afraid of the wind and waves.I knew I'd be very uncomfortable about walking on a constantly heaving wet floor, let alone actual water. But that never came up. None… Continue reading

October 5 | By Seth | Tagged: | 8 comments»

The Disaster Speech and How I Handled It

I’ve been told that whatever can go wrong when doing a speech will go wrong at some point in your career. Of course, I like to think I’m different, or perhaps that I’ll be the lucky one and escape some of those challenges. If I just prepare well enough, everything will be OK.Well, this week I had an experience that humbled me. It was as if the Universe was… Continue reading

October 4 | By Debbie | Tagged: | 5 comments»

4 Ways to Break Free from that Useless Mom Guilt

“I feel so guilty!” is a common phrase with most moms. We tend to feel guilty about everything, even if we’re doing something away from our kids that’s good for us!Where does this guilt come from anyway? Dads don’t seem to have the same issue. They are more matter-of-fact about things. When I asked one dad why he didn’t feel guilty leaving his daughter to play… Continue reading

October 2 | By Erin | Tagged: parenting guilt, parenting tip, stress free parenting | 2 comments»

A Cheating Way of Cooking Risotto

I love eating rice and would cook and eat rice nearly everyday. Risotto is a classic Italian cuisine, well accepted by people with different cultural backgrounds around the world. Not to mention, I love its rich and creamy texture going extremely well with a variety of vegetables or meats. The traditional way of cooking risotto is to add stock into the grains gradually and stir constantly. Generally… Continue reading

September 30 | By Christine | Tagged: cooking, Italian, quick, rice, Risotto | 4 comments»

9 Clutter Clearing Tips for Good Feng Shui

We all know that clutter clearing ALWAYS improves the feel of a space. But, many people ask me, “Where should I start?” Following are 9 tips to help you prioritize your clutter clearing efforts. The first three tips are focused on the best locations to begin clearing. The final seven tips identify the types of items to clear for immediate feng shui benefits.1. Clear clutter from spaces that greet you… Continue reading

September 17 | By Debbie | Tagged: | 8 comments»

How to Become a Conscious Eater

Food-OlogyFor many of the people I’ve mentored, coached and educated over the last two decades (yep, I’m that old), their biggest day-to-day challenge is managing their food intake in a healthy, intelligent and responsible manner. On a practical, emotional and psychological level, it’s also been one of my biggest challenges over the years. If you happen to ‘live’ somewhere on the scale between disordered eating and eating disorder, then… Continue reading

September 14 | By Craig | Tagged: | 14 comments»

63 Ways to Build Self-Confidence

Confidence is a tool you can use in your everyday life to do all kinds of cool stuff, not least to stop second-guessing yourself, manage your fears and become able to do more of the things that really matter to you.But not many people realise that their self-confidence works just like a muscle – it grows in response to the level of performance required of it. Either you use… Continue reading

September 10 | By Steve | Tagged: personal-development, self esteem, self-confidence, self-help, self-improvement | 8 comments»

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