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Posts from ‘September, 2010’

How to Cultivate a Charitable Heart

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The United States is a generous country, offering more to less advantage countries than just about any other nation on earth. Individuals within the United States are also a charitable group, although many of us would like to cultivate a heart for charity that moves beyond throwing spare change into the Salvation Army bucket at Christmas.

It turns out that a charitable spirit is one that can actually be cultivated, and we have tips to help you make charity a habit all year long.

The Benefits of Giving

Setting Priorities for More Productive DaysSetting Priorities for More Productive Days

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If you typically wake up to a long to-do list every day, it may be difficult to know where to begin on that seemingly endless roster of tasks. Some people get so overwhelmed with the amount of work that must be done that their productivity significantly decreases, leaving them even more inundated the next day.

If you fall into this category, take heart! By learning to properly prioritize that intimidating list, you can take those tasks to task with more productive, rewarding days.

Classifying Your To-Do’s

The first step in effectively prioritizing your tasks is to place them into three categories:

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone (And Like It!)

Our comfort zones can be defined as our living, working and social space to which we have grown accustomed. While comfort zones are – well, comfortable – they can also prevent us from truly experiencing life to the fullest. It is often only when we step out of those cushy zones that we find excitement, adventure and challenge. We’ll give you tips to help you move out of your comfort zone and enjoy the ride in the process.

Identifying Your Comfort Zone

Creating a Mindset for Success

Everyone wants to be successful in life, whether it is finding the perfect relationship or landing a coveted position in the company. However, some seem to coast to success with relative ease, while others continue to struggle, even under the best of circumstances. What is the difference?

For many, the secret to success is all in the mind. By creating a mindset for success, you will be more likely to reach and even overcome your goals in life.

What is a Success-Oriented Mindset?