Personal Growth Cafe

June 28, 2019March 25, 2018

Routine is like a comfortable pair of slippers, but I am stepping out to explore my options with a new pair of shoes.

Like my old slippers, life can get monotonous when I only stick to my normal routines.

I welcome change in my life, even if it means it is a bit uncomfortable at first.

I am excited to enjoy new opportunities to experience life.

Stepping outside my comfort zone lets me expand my horizons.

I can learn new things, develop new skills, and discover new talents and passions I never knew I had.

It brings me new joys that do not exist in my normal routine.

Leaving my comfort zone behind makes life more exciting and gives me a chance to see what I can do.

I am confident of success in my brave new world.

As I explore my expanded world, I learn and grow.

Overcoming each new challenge strengthens my confidence that I can conquer other obstacles with ease.

I know that, soon enough, the world outside my comfort zone will also become comfortable, too.

All it takes is a little getting used to!

Like with my new pair of shoes, I can bring brilliance and shine into my life by stepping out of my routines and allowing new experiences in.

Today, I plan to seek out opportunities to leave my normal routine behind and embrace new experiences that can bring me more – more excitement, new passions, and greater success!

How can you step out of your comfort zone with a new, exciting activity?

What do you need to do to free yourself from your comfort zone?

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June 28, 2019March 25, 2018

Arriving at one point is the starting point to another. – John Dewey

June 27, 2019March 25, 2018

The more strongly I believe in my success, the more obstacles fall out of my way.

I have a strong belief in myself and know, without a doubt, that I can succeed in any goal I put my mind to.

Confidence like this enables me to find solutions and take actions that can overcome anything that stands in my way.

How can I be so sure of myself?

I use tools that virtually assure my success!

I use these tools every day to bolster my strength and confidence to pursue my goals regardless of obstacles.

When I set a goal, I divide it into many small, attainable steps.

Achieving these steps, one by one, keeps me focused on my journey.

Each success builds on my belief that I can achieve my goals and I am motivated to continue on.

I use affirmations to ensure that I am on the path to success.

Any feelings of fear or self-doubt are quickly replaced by a positive, affirming thought.

I pray and meditate every day to envision my success.

I see myself as the successful person I am, living the life of my dreams.

I send out positive emotions of joy, pride, and gratitude for this wonderful life, and those vibrations attract more good things for me to feel good about.

I know that challenges are a normal part of my path to success.

They do not shock me; nor do I let them stop me.

I take challenges in stride, finding solutions that render them powerless.

Today, I choose to believe with absolute certainty that I can succeed.

My plan is to make use of all my tools to make myself unstoppable on my life journey.

How much do you truly believe that you can succeed?

What tools do you use to boost your confidence and help you overcome challenges?

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June 27, 2019March 25, 2018

I am worthy of everything. No one can steal my dignity.

June 26, 2019March 23, 2018

Belief in my future successes makes me hungry to achieve them.

June 26, 2019March 23, 2018

Discovering Your Life’s Purpose

There is a purpose for your life, whether you believe it or not.

You may have to take several paths, but with a little digging, you can find where you’re meant to be.

The first clue to figuring out your purpose in life is to consider what natural talents, gifts and abilities you’re born with.

Are you artistic or musical?

Is it easy for you to talk to people?

Are you a natural communicator?

Do you love to socialize?

Do you love to decorate and rearrange your home?

Are you good at taking charge?

Are you creative and crafty?

Do you understand electronics and technical gadgets?

Do you understand computer technology?

Do people compliment you on your style?

Are you a good writer?

Do you have good organizational skills?

Once you figure out what talents naturally live within you, you can then understand what you’re supposed to be doing with those gifts and talents.

This is your purpose in life.

What Do You Love to Do?

Have you ever sat down and really reflected on what you love to do?

There are literally millions of possibilities, so start with the gifts and talents you were born with.

From there figure out what you love to do that requires using those gifts and talents.

If you’re artistic or musical, teaching others how to draw, paint or play an instrument may be your calling in life.

Being naturally social, you might consider being an organizer for social events.

If you’re always redecorating and rearranging your home, why not get paid to do it and start an interior decorating business?

Being a natural born leader opens all kinds of doors that could lead you in many different directions.

Does your church or other local community groups need someone to head up a department?

You may find your purpose there.

If you’re good at making crafty things, helping at a preschool or elementary school may be fulfilling for you.

Using your creative ability could open the door to a career in graphic arts as well.

If you’re technically minded, perhaps you might consider using your understanding of electronics to fix equipment or you might enjoy working in an electronics store.

If you have a strong knowledge of computers, you’re certain to find a career online or with a high tech company or you might even consider starting your own business.

If you’re naturally stylish and love to keep up with what’s new in the fashion world, perhaps designing your own line of clothing or accessories is your purpose.

Or maybe you’d enjoy helping others discover what style works best for them by working in a clothing store.

Another option may be to offer your services as a fashion consultant to those who are unemployed, so they can learn how to dress professionally for job interviews.

The love of writing may be something you don’t even realize yet.

With blogging becoming the most popular way to market a business, getting paid to write is a great way to make money from home.

Many people have started a simple blog that has turned into a money making machine.

Start by writing on topics you already have knowledge about and go from there.

You might be surprised at how much money you can make with your love of writing.

Using your organizational skills, you might be fond of going into homes and getting them ready for sale or helping elderly persons organize their homes.

You could also offer your services online as an organizational consultant or teach those who aren’t naturally organized.

Finding your purpose in life simply takes self-reflection as well as some trial and error.

Free yourself from wandering through life without purpose.

We’re all here for a reason and, once your find your purpose and begin living it, you’ll feel happy and fulfilled!

How have you given meaning to your life?

How are you making the most out of each day that comes by?

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June 25, 2019March 23, 2018

Getting the Beach Body You Deserve

With summer here, most of us are thinking about the sandy beaches, the warm sun and how we’re going to look in our swimsuits.

Is the thought of other people seeing your thighs or belly a little scary?

Well here are some quick and easy ways to get your body ready for swimsuit season this year.

Start a regular exercise program.

This isn’t a revolutionary idea, but you can target the problem areas by doing exercises specifically for your belly, thighs, upper arms and love handles:

Crunches for your abs

Arm rolls and pushups for your upper arms

Leg lifts and squats for your thighs

Bending at the side while standing for love handles

Those are just a few suggestions of exercises you can do at home that target those specific areas.

Other exercises you can do to get your body in swimsuit shape are:

Swimming at your local community center or public pool

Jogging

Walking around your neighborhood with a friend or relative

Biking

Hiking on trails or in other naturally scenic areas

Inline skating at a local arena or in your neighborhood

Nintendo Wii fitness games

Start eating smarter and healthier. Choosing the proper foods is not only important for your looks, but it also affects how you feel.

To burn fat off healthily and easily, begin eating a diet of plenty of green leafy vegetables, wholesome fruits, lean meats, and whole grain breads.

A well-balanced diet helps your body function properly and helps you feel full and satisfied throughout the day.

Reduce your portions and eat less. Portion control, or lack thereof, is probably the biggest factor in weight gain in today’s society.

For some reason the majority of the population has come to think that we’re supposed to eat enormous amounts of food in order to feel satisfied, but the opposite is true.

When you reduce the amount of food you eat in one sitting and wait a few minutes, you’ll notice you more full than you think.

This is because it takes your body 20 minutes to tell your brain that you’re full.

Here’s another tip: Eat six small meals a day, as opposed to the 3 larger meals that you’re accustomed to, and you’re more likely to lose weight.

By eating smaller, more frequent meals, you’re keeping your metabolism going.

It doesn’t slow down or stop then have to work so hard to restart itself.

Stay active by incorporating regular exercise into your daily routines.

Whenever you can, take the stairs.

Park farther out when going to the store or appointments.

Walk wherever you can instead of driving.

If you sit behind a desk all day, get up and move around every hour for 5 – 10 minutes.

Keep a diet and exercise journal. Keeping track of how often you exercise and how much you eat will really help you see the big picture.

Journaling will also help you see your progress, which can do tremendous efforts in keeping you motivated.

A simple notebook will do, or you can use a spreadsheet program on the computer.

Another alternative would be to create a weight loss blog.

Having your progress available for the public eye to see is a great way to stay on track and motivated.

Getting your body ready for the beach doesn’t have to be difficult or take up extra time that you don’t have, but it can be done.

By taking action with the suggestions above, you’ll begin to see the results you want and have the beach body you deserve!

What activities are you doing to keep your body fit?

How important is staying in shape for you?

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June 25, 2019March 23, 2018

I choose to think positively each day.

June 24, 2019March 23, 2018

How to Augment Your Income During the Financial Crisis

We all know how bad the economy is right now; people everywhere are losing their jobs and many are even losing their homes to foreclosure, but this doesn’t have to happen to you.

You can boost your income and protect your family during the financial crisis!

Go Above & Beyond

One way to protect your job is to bring more value than what you’re being paid.

In other words, help the company make more money than what they’re spending on you.

When your boss recognizes the value you’re bringing to the company, it will decrease the chances of losing your job.

Here are some ideas of boosting your value:

1. Save the business money. Find ways to cut expenses and eliminate wasted time and resources.

Chances are, you can lower the company’s costs significantly with just a little research.

2. Work more efficiently at your job. Make full use of the tools available to you so you can increase your productivity.

For example, create templates and step-by-step instructions to follow, that way repetitive work is systemized.

3. Help your company become paperless. In this age of technology, just about everything can be done electronically.

Since most companies have computers and scanners, utilize them to their fullest.

Also, by reading emails on the screen, instead of printing them out, you will cut the company’s use of paper drastically.

Think of other ways you can help your company cut down on the amount of paper it uses and introduce them to your boss or CEO.

By taking this initiative, you’re showing just how indispensable you are.

4. Help market your company to the world. The use of social media is fast becoming the leading way to market a business.

Social networking can be done from home and in your spare time.

Be sure to let your boss know that you’re doing this, not only to get their permission, but because doing so increases your value to the company and shows that you’re a valuable member of the team.

Get active on popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook.

Set up a Twitter account to connect with thousands of people that need your products or services.

You can also offer a “deal of the day” coupon code for Twitter or Facebook users.

You can use your skills and talents to expand your income in other ways:

If you’re a teacher, offer evening tutoring services.

If you know a lot about a specific subject area, start a consulting business.

If you’re an artist or make crafts or jewelry, sell them on eBay or Etsy.

If you love to write, sell your article writing services to online businesses.

Start an online business from home. There are a thousand ways to make money online, using the skills you already have.

Do a search using the terms “how to start an online business from home.” The results will bring up tons of tutorials and guidelines.

If you have stuff lying around your house, cluttering up your countertops, bookshelves and closets, sort through it and sell it on eBay.

You’ll be surprised at what people will pay for something you consider junk or useless.

These are just a few ideas to get you thinking about how you can increase your income during these tough financial times.

As you begin to brainstorm ways to put more money in your pocket, you’ll soon see how simple it can be to add an extra few hundred dollars – or more – to your income every month.

You may even find that you have skills that you didn’t know you had in the first place, which can lead you in a whole different direction in your life or career.

You don’t have to let the economy take control of your life.

With a little effort and some brainstorming, you’ll find ways to supplement your income and overcome this financial crisis we’re in.

How have you taken full control of your finances?

What helps you keep your finances stable?

Talk about that in the Personal Growth Cafe Community!

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June 24, 2019March 23, 2018

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Routine is like a comfortable pair of slippers, but I am stepping out to explore my options with a new pair of shoes.

Arriving at one point is the starting point to another. – John Dewey

The more strongly I believe in my success, the more obstacles fall out of my way.

I am worthy of everything. No one can steal my dignity.

Belief in my future successes makes me hungry to achieve them.

Discovering Your Life’s Purpose

Getting the Beach Body You Deserve

I choose to think positively each day.

How to Augment Your Income During the Financial Crisis

I deserve to experience success.