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Monday 31 January 2011

"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery."
Mark Doren Life is Good quote

Tuesday 25 January 2011

"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you." Thomas Jefferson Life is Good quote

Monday 24 January 2011

"Happiness can be defined, in part at least, as the fruit of the desire and ability to sacrifice what we want now for what we want eventually" Stephen Covey Life is Good quote

Sunday 23 January 2011

Swami, "He who knows and is master of himself" life is good

Friday 21 January 2011

How To Lower Fuel Prices

Hi I got this in an email and liked the idea, if you think the same hit like.

Please read it and join in!

Now that the oil companies and the OPEC nations have conditioned us to think that the cost of a litre is CHEAP, we need to take aggressive action to teach them that BUYERS - not sellers control the market place. With the price of petrol going up more each day, we consumers need to take action. The only way we are going to see the price of petrol come down is if we hit someone in the pocket by not purchasing their petrol! And we can do that WITHOUT hurting ourselves. Here's the idea:

For the rest of this year DON'T purchase ANY petrol from the two biggest oil companies (which now are one) i.e. ESSO and BP.

If they are not selling any petrol, they will be inclined to reduce their prices. If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have to follow suit. But to have an impact we need to reach literally millions of Esso and BP petrol buyers. It's really simple to do!!

Now, don't wimp out on me at this point... keep reading and I'll explain how simple it is to reach millions of people!!

I am sending this note to a lot of people. If all of you send it to at least ten more (30 x 10 = 300)....and those 300 send it to at least ten more (300 x 10 = 3,000) ... and so on. By the time the message reaches the sixth generation of people, we will have reached over THREE MILLION consumers! If those three million get excited and pass this on to ten friends each, then 30 million people will have been contacted! If it goes one level further, you guessed it.....

THREE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE!!!

Again, all YOU have to do is send this to 10 people. That's all (and not buy at ESSO/BP). How long would all that take? If each of us sends this email out to ten more people within one day of receipt, all 300 MILLION people could conceivably be contacted within the next 8 days!!! Acting together we can make a difference. If this makes sense to you, please pass this message on.

PLEASE HOLD OUT UNTIL THEY LOWER THEIR PRICES It's easy to make this happen. Just forward this email, and buy your petrol at Shell,Asda,Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Jet etc. i.e. Boycott BP and Esso

Tuesday 18 January 2011

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." Jim Rohn Life is Good

Monday 17 January 2011

I knew a man who gave up smoking, drinking, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself. -Johnny Carson, people magazine special issue life is good
Forgiveness is the gift you give to yourself, life is to short.

Friday 14 January 2011

Tuesday 11 January 2011

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. -Vince Lombardi life is good

How to Break a Bad Habit

Do you have habits that hold you back from experiencing the successful life you deserve? Your habit may be as small as biting your nails or buying expensive lattes every day. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you may wish to break free of smoking, extreme anger, excessive eating, or other detrimental habits.

There is hope. You can rid yourself of the habits that hold you back.

Use the tips below to help you put an end to that pesky practice once and for all:

1. Determine why you should stop. Think about how your habit hurts you and others. Does it harm your health? Diminish your appearance? Put a dent in your pocketbook? Does it make you act irrationally? Does it hurt your loved ones? Create a list of benefits that you'll experience when you put an end to this habit once and for all.

• If you lack a compelling reason to stop, chances are you'll be less willing to work towards quitting. Find a reason to halt the progression of your habit and hammer that thought into your mind each time you feel compelled to continue with it.

2. Dangle a carrot. Naturally, when there is a direct reward at the end of your pursuit, you're more inclined to give a wholehearted effort. Indulge in a trip to the spa, a new pair of jeans or a trip to your favorite restaurant each time you reach a large milestone.

• Ensure that your reward is irrelevant to your habit. If you're trying to quit smoking, it's detrimental to reward yourself with a cigarette at the end of each week for "being good."

• Save the biggest rewards for last. What do you want the most? What's something you've wished you could purchase or experience for a long time? Spend the time you would normally spend indulging in your habit to plan your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

• The reward should be in line with the complexity of your task. Rewarding yourself with a cruise to the Bahamas because you've stopped biting your nails is a bit of a stretch. However, rewarding yourself with a massage at the spa is more fitting.

3. Read success stories. Purchase a book or browse the web to read success stories of those that have previously been in your shoes and conquered the same habit.

• Seeing social proof that others have been able to achieve the task you're facing makes the pursuit seem more manageable.

4. Small steps. Focus on only one small step each week to ensure long lasting results. For example, if you're trying to lose weight, eliminate sweets from your diet for the first week. The next week eliminate other carbohydrates, like white bread, in addition to the sweets.

• Slow and steady really does win the race. Crash diets don't work, and quitting anything cold often leads to compensatory behavior. In turn, this will halt your progress and you'll have to start at step one all over again.

• Create measurable goals. If you’re trying to minimize your spending, determine the average amount you spend each week in unnecessary purchases. Then set a goal to reduce that amount by 10% for the first week.

Habits provide a level of comfort that everything in your world is okay. They give you a feeling of control over your circumstances. However, a dependency on a routine that has negative consequences to your physical and mental health can be replaced by choices that fuel your success.

Remember that you are the boss of your mind, body, and soul. Embark on the road to kicking your bad habit today and prove to yourself just how strong you can be!

To your success

Sifu Lee Jacobs
www.leejacobs.co.uk
I have always grown from my problems and challenges, from the things that don't work out, that's when I've really learned."
Carol Burnett. life is good

Friday 7 January 2011

How to Continue Your Weight Loss Goals Even After the Summer Months

It's easy to get motivated to start a weight loss plan at the beginning of the summer. Many people, motivated by the sunny weather and excitement that summer brings, resolve to get in shape over the summer months. With the summer comes a new beginning and new enthusiasm.

After a while, however, it can be difficult to maintain the same high level of motivation you need to keep going. When the motivation of an upcoming vacation or looking your best in a swimsuit is no longer in front of you, you can easily get discouraged and fall back into old habits.

Instead of giving up, choose success.

Stick to your weight loss and fitness goals even after the swimsuit season with these tips and tricks:

1. Take baby steps. After you've been on a diet for a long time, you might feel like giving up if your ideal weight still seems far off. Instead, break your large goal up into tiny pieces. Seek to attain small objectives every few weeks or so. This way, you can reward yourself along the way and stay on track.

2. Work on maintaining weight. Instead of thinking in terms of dieting and weight loss, seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you've been dieting for a long time, give yourself a break and try to focus on nutritional changes that you can maintain for the rest of your life.

• Weight maintenance is an excellent alternative to "giving up" because you maintain the progress you've already made instead of yo-yo dieting. You'll still feel like a success every day when you look at yourself in the mirror.

3. Splurge. Even when you're on a strict diet, allow yourself to indulge in a moderate amount of your favorite foods every now and then. You'll experience fewer cravings and stay on track that way.

4. Control your portions. You can eat healthy, but if you're eating too much you can sabotage your chances of losing weight. Just watch the amounts you're eating. If you're still hungry after a small portion, wait 15 minutes and see if you're still hungry afterwards. Often, you'll feel full after that time has passed.

5. Watch what you drink. Pay attention to how many calories are in the drinks that you consume. If you're drinking lots of soda, coffee, or other sugary drinks, these calories can add up quickly. If you drink lots of water, you'll be less hungry and have more energy. You'll also avoid the crash that comes from those sugary drinks.

Weekly Weigh In

If you've become accustomed to weighing yourself every day, consider stepping on the scale less often. When you shift your focus from the number on the scale to your level of physical fitness, you'll make wise decisions without the added stress that the scale provides.

Remember that if you're working out, muscle weighs more than fat. The scale is only one indicator of how you're progressing on your fitness journey. Do your clothes fit better? Do you have more energy? Are you receiving compliments about your appearance? Focus on those things and weigh yourself less often.

Above all, be kind to yourself. Set yourself up for success by focusing on the reasons why a fit body brings you joy. A compelling reason will drive you forward, and small steps will keep you moving forward. Small steps and healthy decisions will help you to maintain or regain the motivation you had at the beginning of summer.

To your success

Sifu Lee Jacobs
www.leejacobs.co.uk
The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress. Life is good

Thursday 6 January 2011

"if the next generation is to face the future with zest and self-confidence, we must educate them to be original as well as competent." Life is good

How to Fight Boredom and Become More Motivated at Work

Having trouble finding the motivation you need to get things done at work? When you begin an exciting project, it's easy to find the motivation you need. Maintaining that level of motivation every day can be a challenge. Sometimes, your work is just downright boring!

Just remember that you're not alone in your feelings. Instead of beating yourself up or giving up, take a few small steps that will boost your motivation and lead you to the success you deserve.

Take Care of Yourself

Are there any basic needs in your personal life that need to be addressed? Sometimes, your lack of motivation at work can result from a lack of sleep, proper nutrition, or conflict that drains your energy. Choose to take care of yourself, and your motivation will naturally increase in every area of your life.

For instance, if you've become accustomed to staying up late and getting little sleep, you'll drag and lack energy at work. Everyone's sleep needs are different, but the average person requires 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Make sure you get an adequate amount of rest.

Also make sure that you maintain a healthy diet. The food and drinks you put in your body have a huge impact on the way you feel. If you eat poorly at work, you'll feel lethargic. Also, a diet that's too strict can make you feel tired, hungry, and irritable.

Pay attention to your mental health. Sometimes you can't find motivation at work because your thoughts are preoccupied with something else. Get to the root of your challenges and seek the advice of friends or loved ones. Choose to nurse your body and your mind so that you're ready for the challenges of each workday.

Stay Active and Motivated

Once your basic personal needs are met, you can turn your attention to fighting the boredom. Ask yourself what you like about your job. Write down as many positive things about your job as you can think of.

Then write down the things you dislike about your job. Ask yourself, "What am I willing to do to make it the way I want it?" Focus on solutions instead of problems, and your motivation for success will quickly increase.

If you're bored because your day has become monotonous, seek opportunities to make changes to your daily routine at work. Come up with a new way of doing things. Ask about training programs or other duties you can take on to increase your value to the company and your level of interest in your job.

Another powerful approach to stamp out boredom is to seek a mentor. Learn to be the best from someone who performs your job at a high level. Anything is more fun when you're good at it. A mentor can answer specific questions about your job and help you to find the excitement in every day as well.

Know When It's Time to Make A Change

Sometimes, boredom is a signal that something's wrong. You may be in the wrong position to utilize your talents most effectively. Perhaps your employer may be able to direct you to other opportunities within the company that are better suited to your talents, abilities, and interests.
Often, taking part in other hobbies and interests that you're passionate about on the weekends can cure the boredom you experience on the weekdays. Having something you look forward to can be a powerful antidote to the daily "blahs." Pursue what makes you happy in your free time and you may find that motivation appears out of nowhere.

Most of all, realize that you deserve success. Set yourself apart from those who settle for the tedious, daily grind. Today, decide to take care of yourself, pursue your passion and make the most of every day at your job. You'll be glad you did!

To your success

Sifu Lee Jacobs
www.leejacobs.co.uk
"Patience and perseverance have a magical affect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." John Quincy Adams Life is good

Wednesday 5 January 2011

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." William Ward
Life is good

The Balancing Act: Continuing Your Education

Continuing your education is the first step to achieving financial security for your family.

Pursuing the success you desire has its challenges, but with great responsibility comes great reward.

Your life is full of things that must get done. When you begin school, you may still need a full-time job. Your family still needs you. And, time for yourself is vital to fuel your desire to continue to pursue your dreams with all your heart.

But if you keep your eyes on the dream of completing your education in furthering your career, you'll achieve the success you crave.

With ingenuity, dedication, and careful planning, you can do it all.

Here are a few important considerations as you think through your success plan:

Child Care
First, create a plan for childcare. Determine who'll take care of your children while you're attending classes. Keep your monthly budget in mind while working out the details.

Your spouse may be able to care for your children while you're attending classes. This is ideal because it breaks your child's routine as little as possible.

Family members and friends can also help in a pinch. Find a family member that is willing to watch your children for a low cost. Sometimes, they may even be willing to help for no cost all.

If your search produces few results, enlist the help of a neighbouring teen or a friend's daughter to care for your children while you're in class. The important thing is that you're thinking about obstacles that are in your path and finding ways around them.

This will dramatically increase your self-confidence as you approach the beginning of the school year.

Home Life

Your responsibilities remain when you attend college. Your family still needs to eat dinner. The laundry, chores and time with your family still beg for a large chunk of your time.

Resolve to do whatever it takes to create a schedule that allows you enough time to complete homework, nurture your family relationships and remain flexible for times when things go wrong.

Enlist the help of each member of your family. Assign age-appropriate chores that involve everyone.

If your children are old enough to prepare dinner, assign them a night or two each week to prepare the meal.

Alternatively, cook a large meal the night before your class and serve leftovers the following evening.

Be flexible with your daily routine as well. Wake up an hour earlier than you're used to and tend to laundry and other household chores. Or, you can outsource the tasks by hiring a maid service once or twice each week.

If you can afford it, this can be a great way to reward yourself for your hard work and to lighten the load a little.

Remember that time with your family is just as important as completing your school assignments on time. Keep a calendar of appointments and assignments. Each day, carve time out of your calendar to bond with your family away from the hustle and bustle of work and school.

Work Life

While excelling in the classroom is important, maintaining your job security is essential to your livelihood. Therefore, provide your employer and your assigned tasks with your undivided attention while you're at work.

Leave your schoolwork at home and commit to giving your employer your best for the entire time that you're paid. Your hard work and dedication will surely be noticed and rewarded in due time.
You can maintain your life while earning your degree.

You'll certainly face obstacles along the way. But anything that is worth having is worth working for. If you plan for success, maintain a balanced
approach to your busy life, and never give up, nothing can stop you from earning your degree and achieving the success you've been dreaming about.

To your success

Sifu Lee Jacobs
www.leejacobs.co.uk

Tuesday 4 January 2011

To love at all is to be vulnerable. -C. S. Lewis life is good

Monday 3 January 2011

Power used correctly is not stopping people from growing it's making sure they grow more than you. Life is good
Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength and potency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices and decisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective ones. -Stephen Covey life is good