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New Year Resolution 2009
Improve yourself! Learn how to be positive and you will enjoy the year 2009.
From Dr. Stefan Gruenwald
5 Good Habits That You Must Develop
One of the secrets of successful people is that they develop good habits. They do things everyday that help them to reach their goals. And by doing them each day they become a naturalpart of their life. If you learn to do the same you will be taking an important step towardsrealizing your own ambitions.Sadly most of us develop bad habits pretty easily, and once you have done so you know howhard it is to get out of them. But that is only because your subconscious mind accepts them asthe norm and so it is only by consciously challenging the status quo that you can break out.However all your experiences and aspects of your life are there to be learned from, so yourknowledge of how you can so easily develop bad habits should show you how good habits canso quickly be established and should encourage you to nurture them.All you have to do is decide what you want to do and so to help you get started here are somesuggestions for things that you can do each day:#1 Be PositiveAlways look for the good in people and give praise rather than criticize. Emotions like jealousyand hate are only going to emphasize the negative and as your subconscious mind picks up onthem you will be dragged into a negative mood. Everyone has their good points and byseeking them out you will gain a great deal.#2 Cherish the Good TimesEach day you have things happen to you and around you that are pleasing. It might just be atasty meal or a smile from someone, but whatever it is take time to be grateful. Let themoment linger and actually tell yourself that it was good and how it made you feel.#3 Learn Something NewNo matter what you have achieved so far it is essential that you keep gaining knowledge. Youshould set yourself challenging goals that require you to learn new things or attain new skills.So even if it is only a few minutes, find the time each day to learn. Read a few pages of a bookor a magazine or newspaper article about something new to you. Or just visit a new websiteand explore what you find. Make each day an adventure!#4 Be Good to Yourself We all get tied down with responsibilities and commitments and it is important that we dealwith them. But at least once a day take time out to do something just for yourself. Andaccentuate the experience by telling yourself exactly how it makes you feel. All true goalsshould be based on the emotional aspects of achieving them and the feelings they producewithin you. So get into the habit of arousing pleasing emotions.#5 Start the Day the Right WayWhen you get up in the morning look in the mirror, smile, and tell yourself that today you willstick to your good habits. Repeat it a number of times and convince yourself that you will doit. Then just get on with another great day.The last point is the most important. No matter what good habits you decide to develop, andyou should try to think of lots more of your own, you must have a genuine desire to followthem and your subconscious mind must become convinced that you will do them. That wayyou can look forward to walking alongside those whose lives are full of success and happiness
Students go to school to get an education for a better life. However, many of the habits needed totruly be successful are learned outside the classroom. Developing good habits that will help studentsof all ages succeed can never start too early. These routines will help students in school and for therest of their lives. It will give them the tools they need to live life to the fullest!
Good habits every student needs for success!
This list of good habits will serve you well whether you are a parent with children or a college studentgetting ready to go back to school. Learning these habits now will help all students start out wayahead in life.
1. Get on a good schedule.
We need structure and routine in our lives. Our bodies expect it. They perform best when we
.We especially need to eat and sleep about the same time each day. If you arethe parent of a young child, it is your job to teach this habit early. This routine stays with a person their whole life and helps them to develop good work habits. Find a schedule that works for you and stickto it!
2. Eat a healthy diet.
Our brains need the right food to perform at their peak. Don’t go to school on an empty stomach.Students need to train themselves early to eat a balanced and healthy diet. We tend to carry thehabits we learn when we are young forward with us for most of our lives. Learning to eat right nowcan avoid many health issues down the road.
3. Learn to exercise.
We need physical activity to stay healthy. The benefits of regular exercise are well documented. Weneed to find exercise routines that are fun and match our individual tastes. Developing a goodexercise routine is a habit that will increase both the quantity and quality of your life.
4. Practice gratitude.
It is so easy to get in the bad habit of envying what others have. The grass often seems greener onthe other side of the fence. It is vitally
. Practice thinking about the thingsyou have to be thankful about. I do this with my daughter each evening when I put her to bed. I askher to recall the good things that happened that day. We then take a few minutes and give thanks for those things. This helps us both to train ourselves to be grateful.
5. Develop good study habits.
Studying effectively is a skill. People that live life to the fullest are lifelong learners. They never stoptrying new things. One needs to study and gather new knowledge in an effective and efficientmanner.
and acquire the knowledge to succeed doesn’t just occur naturally. Itneeds to be taught. Take a study skills course or ask others for tips on improving your study habits.
6. Never give up!
I remember being told in school that, "Winners never quit and quitters never win." I think this is aVince Lombardi quote and it is certainly true.
in life to enjoy any kind of success. I
also remember hearing, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." These sayings come backto me time and again when I feel like giving up. Perseverance is a habit. It is one that can bedeveloped just like any other.
7. Manage money wisely.
Why don’t they teach a good personal finance class in school? Students need to learn to earn,save,
, track, and wisely spend money to be successful in life. Good money habits can never start too early. There are a lot of good resources out there to help. I recommend taking a look at whatDave Ramsey has to offer for various ages. Of course, you can also find a lot of
reading blogs!
8. Respect the environment.
It seems to be hip to be "green", but
is really not that new. Wiseparents have been teaching these principles to their children for ages. We only have this one worldand we depend on it for our survival. Every person needs to do their part to protect what we have.Develop habits now that will help you to be a good environmental citizen for a lifetime!
9. Strive for excellence!
Why do a job if you aren’t going to do it right? We need to develop the habit of giving every task our best effort.
should be the standard we strive for in all we do. We can’t start lettingourselves or our children do the least possible to get by. If we do, then they are going to receive lessthan the best results from their work. Teaching
now will ensure habits for success will carryforward.
10. Live the Golden Rule.
"Do unto others…" is a guideline we should all follow. Think of the conflict and tragedy that could havebeen avoided if people simply applied the Golden Rule in all their relationships. If we make this ahabit, then we will find a lot more success in life. Respecting people of all races and beliefs is ahallmark of living life to the fullest.
11. Practice good hygiene.
You really can
!Habits like brushing your teeth twice a day and washing your handsregularly not only contribute to health, but also lead to routines that give one a sharper appearance.First impressions are powerful and are mostly derived from the way a person looks. Like it or not thisis true. Start today to ensure you do what it takes to leave a lasting good impression.
12. Always tell the truth!
The truth often comes out whether we want it to or not.
andmakes us look bad. Look at the scandals many of our politicians fall into because they fail to admit thetruth. It is much better to just develop the habit of telling the truth even when it is difficult. This willsave you a lot of heartache and misery in life.
13. Ask for what you want.
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