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* Self Improvement and Personal Growth Weekly Newsletter *
Issue #885, Week of August 24-25, 2015
Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.SelfGrowth.com
In this issue:
-- Quotes of the Week
-- Article: 5 Ways to Feel Super-Optimistic - By Michael Mercer, Ph.D.
-- Article: 7 Lies that Prevent Powerful Results - written by Kathy Gates
-- Book Review: The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom – by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig
-- How to Advertise in the Self Improvement Newsletter
-- How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe from this Newsletter
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*** Quotes of the Week ***
------------------------------------------------------------ We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. - Frederick Koenig I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. - Roy Croft, 1907-1973, Poet The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author, Lecturer, Amorist ------------------------------------------------------------
*** ARTICLE: 5 Ways to Feel Super-Optimistic - By Michael Mercer, Ph.D. ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Optimism is the hidden key to your personal and business success. Optimists possess a clear vision of an exciting life, confidently work on goals to achieve their vision, and take self-responsibility. In contrast, pessimists have no clear vision of a fantastic life, and they love to complain, blame, and moan. How can you become more optimistic?
I will divulge five little-known "secrets" to help you immediately feel upbeat, confident, and optimistic. Research: Why Optimism Is Good for You Tons of research prove that optimists do vastly better than pessimists in their:
1. Health
2. Wealth
3. Career success Health.
A growing body of "psychoneuroimmunology" medical research links how a person's emotions affect his or her health. Some intriguing findings: Optimistic people are less likely to get sick than pessimistic or depressed people. This includes illnesses ranging from common colds to cancer. Optimistic people also get well faster than pessimists. Wealth.
A fascinating study found that self-made millionaires worry much less than people who earn as much money but have not achieved millionaire status. What is the connection between being optimistic and making yourself into a millionaire? Optimists are much more likely than pessimists to make a goal of achieving millionaire status. They also keep plugging away at being frugal, investing wisely and working hard to turn financial dreams into reality. In contrast, pessimists are less likely to set net-worth goals or consistently take actions to become millionaires. ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------
*** ARTICLE: 7 Lies that Prevent Powerful Results - written by Kathy Gates ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Have you ever considered that most of what happens in your life happens because of the way you think? Your thinking directs your emotional reaction, which in turn directs your behavior. The way you react to a situation is not just a representation of the events; your reaction also depends on what you think the events mean. Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change. Nobody's life circumstances and environment are perfect. But what do you tend to tell yourself about these circumstances? Often times, it's easy to fix blame on others. Consider, however that your feelings are not caused by your cranky boss, or the construction on the street, or the inconsiderate friend; but rather your feelings are caused by what you TELL yourself about your circumstances. One writer gives the following example: Imagine that a friend is late to meet you for dinner. Depending on what you THINK (i.e., she was in an accident, she's rude, I wanted to do something else anyway), you might be worried, annoyed, or relieved. These feelings (ignited by the thoughts) can then dictate how you react, i.e. calling the police, having angry words for her, or being glad she bailed on you. What you tell yourself, or what you think about your circumstances, may keep you stuck in a bad situation. That is why recognizing the lies you tell yourself is very important. These lies prevent us from being as powerful as we really are. 1. It'll never happen.
It's true, we have all seen our lives change in a heartbeat - sometimes an upturn, and sometimes a downturn. But generally success towards any goal is a longer road that takes daily work to make it a reality. It will happen. Don't expect it to happen overnight, but expect it to happen. Don't give up. Powerful Results come from taking baby steps, one after another, day after day, until you reach your goal. 2. Complaining is OK.
The Law of Attraction states that you will attract whatever you put out there. If you have a habit of complaining, you will attract more complainers to you. Life reflects back to you what you are expending. Or as the Bible puts it, "you reap what you sow." One of my favorite cartoons, "The Far Side", shows the character contemplating Spring, and she says "Time to go out in the garden and see if the bulbs I didn't plant didn't come up." Powerful Results come from planting seeds for what you want to grow. ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------
*** BOOK REVIEW: The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom – by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month and share their stories of weight loss and lifestyle makeovers. Hundreds of thousands of them have read It Starts With Food, which explains the science behind the program. At last, The Whole30 provides the step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe guidebook that will allow millions of people to experience the transformation of their entire life in just one month. Melissa and Dallas Hartwig's critically-acclaimed Whole30 program has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform how they think about their food, bodies, and lives. Their approach leads to effortless weight loss and better health—along with stunning improvements in sleep quality, energy levels, mood, and self-esteem. Their first book, the New York Times best-selling It Starts With Food, explained the science behind their life-changing program. Now they bring you The Whole30, a stand-alone, step-by-step plan to break unhealthy habits, reduce cravings, improve digestion, and strengthen your immune system. The Whole30 features more than 100 chef-developed recipes, like Chimichurri Beef Kabobs and Halibut with Citrus Ginger Glaze, designed to build your confidence in the kitchen and inspire your taste buds. The book also includes real-life success stories, community resources, and an extensive FAQ to give you the support you need on your journey to "food freedom." *****
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