Simplifying Your Life: Why Less Is More

Pick The Brain

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 08:43

Myth #1 – Simplifying means having and doing less.

  • Wrong! Simplifying is not necessarily about less. It can be about more. More time. More enjoyment. More joy etc
  • Try thinking of activities and things as either assets or liabilities.

Assets

  • An asset is anything that:
  1. Gives
  2. Increases in value
  3. Provides something valuable such as money, joy, security, happiness, etc.
  4. Strengthens and empowers you etc
Liabilities
  • A liability is anything that:
  1. Takes from you
  2. Decreases in value
  3. Eliminates or reduces something valuable such as money, joy, security, happiness, etc.
  4. Weakens you etc
  • So how does this help you simplify? Create an inventory of everything in your life — from your friendships, projects, and commitments to your expenses, belongings, and goals. 
  • Now, categorize each of these commitments as either an asset (A) or a liability (L).
  • The next step is determining if you can eliminate any of the Ls.
  • Again, simplifying is not about doing or having less. 

 

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Here’s a Quick Way to Increase Her Attraction to You

Psyduction

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 08:37

Encouraging Independence

  •  Around 90% of women need advice on becoming more independent
  • Say "Why don't you go meet some guys or something?" or "That guy is checking you out; I think you could get him!". Such a line will improve her attraction for you because its massively different from what other guys do

Why she'll come back

  • Sometimes she'll take you up on your independence advice and chat to another man - attempting to test your confidence. 
  • Allow her to be independent, it shows how confident you are that your the best choice in the room with an abundance mentality.
  • There is nothing more motivating that some diminishing item you want. Bear that in mind when encouraging independence because you'll be that diminishing item, that she wants.
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How to Stop Waiting for Permission

Pick The Brain

Tuesday, 09 February 2010 08:27

  1. Step 1: Put Yourself In Control. It's tempting to blame our problems on other people. It's easy to make excuses for not taking the steps we want to in our lives. Stop making excuses. Start admitting what you want.
  2. Step 2: Get Real About Barriers to Entry. When we're stuck waiting for permission (from ourselves), it's often because we think we're not good enough. Everyone starts as a beginner. 
  3. Step 3: Figure out a First Step. Sometimes, we're not just waiting for permission – we're also waiting for someone to tell us how to begin. Just like when we were children.

 

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Who’s In Charge of Your Life?

Dumb Little Man

Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:00

  • ...Your Parents? Now, if you've left home, you might think that your parents don't have any control over you any more. Could be as simple as going into the career that your parents recommend for you, instead of following your dreams.
  • ...Your Peers? How often are your choices dictated by your friends and colleagues? How you spend your money? How you spend your time?
  • ...Society? Sometimes, the people controlling our lives aren't even people we know. They're media moguls, or celebrities, or journalists. When society's in control, it can look like this: You often buy products because you've seen them advertised.
  • ...You? Finally, maybe you've already got it sorted, and you're fully in control. Or perhaps you're definitely on the road to being there. Here's how things might be for you: You can enjoy activities which others might find boring, strange or silly, You don't have to spend money to be happy etc
  • So, who's in charge of your life? Do you need to make some changes?
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50 Ways You Can Create a Better Day

Dumb Little Man

Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

  1. Think Positive Thoughts Before You Sleep
  2. Tell yourself That Today is a Better Day
  3. Wake Up a Few Minutes Earlier
  4. Take It Easy
  5. Keep a Mental Note of the Things You Need to Do
  6. Get Some Inspiration
  7. Eat a Healthy Breakfast
  8. Some Stretching Will Do You Good
  9. Pay Attention to your Hygiene and Appearance
  10. Compliment Yourself
  11. Adopt a Positive Attitude
  12. Exert Some Effort to Smile
  13. Try Not To Be Reactive
  14. Count to Ten to Keep You from Exploding
  15. Think before You Act
  16. Don't Take Things Too Seriously
  17. Be More Attentive to People
  18. Look at People and Situations in a Positive Light
  19. Give Compliments to Other People
  20. Manage Your Time Wisely
  21. Take a Break
  22. Deal with Things the Mature Way
  23. Laugh a Lot
  24. Consider Inputs from Other People
  25. Grab Fruit Instead of a Bar of Chocolate
  26. Always Do Your Best
  27. Don't Wallow in Sorrow and Defeat
  28. Stay Away From Negative People
  29. Be Courteous and Kind
  30. Build Bridges and Develop Friendships
  31. Be Careful with What You Say
  32. Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers
  33. Learn to Pace Your Energy
  34. Incorporate Exercise Throughout the Day
  35. Wear Comfortable Shoes
  36. Drink Plenty of Water
  37. Pay Attention to What You Eat
  38. Go Easy on the Coffee
  39. Treat Yourself
  40. Plan the Next Day before Going Home
  41. Spend Quality Time with the People You Love
  42. Keep in Touch With Friends and Family
  43. Have a Hobby
  44. Have No Regrets
  45. Keep a Journal
  46. Take a Relaxing Bath
  47. Prepare the Things You Need Before You Go to Sleep
  48. Get in the Mood to Sleep
  49. Make Love
  50. Go to Bed Early
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