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Motivation is Key if you want to Achieve

Douglas Manning — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:06 +0000

These days we are all exposed to a lot. We are constantly attacked by uncertainty, negativity…fears. We find lack of motivation, stress and even depression in people we know and places we are familiar with. Therefore, staying motivated these days is not necessarily piece of cake however, I can …

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Change Your Vibration to Attract Wealth

Douglas Manning — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:08:58 +0000

So many people these days are finding out about the Law of Attraction through movies like The Secret and the lesser known film What the Bleep Do We Know which was totally awesome and I totally recommend it.

And well a lot of people are getting stuck on how to use these principals. We wonder if it really works. Some of you may have really tried to think positively and just found that it wasn’t changing anything. Well relax, it’s ok to not have success right away. First, we need to understand that we attract what we are in vibration with. That means that if you have thoughts about being poor then you will attract circumstances that are going to leave you feeling more poor because you’ve put yourself in the vibration of poverty, of scarcity.

If you feel like you just don’t have enough money, you are actually telling the universe that you want more of not having enough money, because that is what you are in vibration with. This is a universal law: you cannot get rich if you are feeling poor.

It’s a fact.

Every person out there that is experiencing success using the law of attraction, has been able to attract wealth or health because they felt truly successful from the start. You know as a kid, someone once told me that if I wanted something badly enough I would have it. I’m not sure who told me that but I was young enough that I really believed it and assimilated it. So what does that mean? How does the simple fact of wanting something automatically get it to you?

Well think about it, when you want something so so bad, you can taste you can feel it in your hands, you are by default, in the vibration of the thing you seek. That feeling of desire of joy for something, that’s it. That’s the vibration! That’s where your thoughts and most of all your feelings need to be! Get excited, be happy for what you want.

Want it so bad that you can taste it. Because come on, we know how that feels and it feels good. That’s the vibration you need to be in to attract wealth or anything you want.

This is the way it works every time.

One great way to put yourself in the vibration of money is to be grateful right now for the blessings in your life. Gratitude only reinforces the positive things you focus on. Then feel gratitude for the money you want.

Feel so happy about it, like when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait to open up your Christmas presents because you just knew you were going to get what you asked for. That’s the vibration you’ve got to be in on a daily basis to begin to attract wealth and happiness and all that you desire.

Do it with love and have fun!

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Time Management Tools: Creating An Effective To Do List

Douglas Manning — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:00:02 +0000

Overwhelmed by work? Do you constantly face deadline and deadline? Do you repeatedly forget one or more important tasks at home or on the job? You need a better time management system.

The centerpiece to an effective time management system is the simple and effective to do list.

To Do List: Defined

At its core, a simple “to do” list is a

(1) prioritized (2) written record of (3) tasks that (4) need to be accomplished by a (5) date certain.

If your time management system lacks any of these key elements, it is doomed to failure. Often projects feel overwhelming and exert insurmountable demands on your time.

Left unchecked, this leads to excess stress, then depression and, ultimately, burnout.

On the contrary, a well organized list can increase your efficiency and organization. Furthermore, a to do list is an easy first step for you as you begin to incorporate more time management tools into your personal management system.

To-Do Lists are deceptively simple but very powerful.

They serve as a method of organizing yourself, reducing stress and as a way to review and reward yourself for a job well done.

Preparing a To-Do List

Write it down. Preparing a “to do” list is simple. Start with a blank sheet of paper and brainstorm all of the tasks that face you. You will find that the act of writing everything down will relieve a certain amount of the anxiety that you are experiencing. If a task is large or seems to be overwhelming, break it down into component steps. Remember, that you eat an elephant one bite at a time.

Prioritize. Go through the list and begin to prioritize each task. I write a letter by each task;

D = today
W = this week
M = Month
S = someday

If too many tasks have a high priority, go through the process again and take all of the tasks that “need” to be done today and allocate them to a certain day over the next week. For example:

M (Monday) – balance the checkbook (1 hour)
Tu (Tuesday) – mow and weed eat the yard (1.5 hours)
W (Wednesday) – repair the fence (4.0 hours)
Th (Thursday) – paint the fence (2.0 hours)
F (Friday) – change oil in vehicles (1.5 hours)

Always place an approximation of the amount of time necessary to complete the task next to the item. Also, remember, there are only 24 hours in each day.

Make an honest evaluation of the amount of “free” time that you have to accomplish these tasks. If the tasks are work related, this might be easy to do. If the tasks are non work related, you need to understand that you probably have no more than 3 or 4 hours a day to complete these tasks, assuming you are employed.

Using Your To-Do List

Depending on your type of work, you will probably utilize your to do list in your own unique way.

I personally prefer to keep the list short.

Authors Note: I limit myself to no more than two major projects at a time with 3 to 4 errands on any given day. If I consistently find myself with more to do each day, I begin to delegate what I can or eliminate it altogether if possible. I have faced burnout and do not intend to face it again.

Others might find it more useful to keep one large list and chip away at it day by day.

You will often find that unimportant tasks get carried over from day to day as other more pressing things seem to get accomplished.

Author’s Note: I would caution you to take a hard look at a task that never seems to get done. It may be that the task is unimportant or it may be that you are procrastinating for some reason. It is imperative that you figure out why it is not getting done and deal with it immediately.

If you feel unorganized and overwhelmed, then your first step to an effective time management system is a well planned “to do” list. If you use successful “to do” lists, you will ensure that:

You remember to carry out all necessary tasks;
You tackle the most important jobs first, and do not waste time on trivial tasks.
You do not get stressed by a large number of unimportant jobs.

So, take some time and write it down, prioritize it and enjoy the fun of putting that little black line through each task as you accomplish it.

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Getting Things Done: An Effective Time Management Strategy

Douglas Manning — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:45 +0000

I had a sneaking suspicion that I could be more productive if I had the right time management system.

How about you? Could you dramatically improve your life if you could get the important things done in a shorter period of time?

I would like to share a book with you that I have used to improve the effectiveness of my time management system.

It is a book by David Allen entitled Getting Things Done.

I’ll bet that while you may have heard of this book. You might even have read a review or two on it. What you probably do not know is that it has developed a cult like following on the internet lately.

The reason for all of the buzz is that it works!!

What Makes Getting Things Done So Special?

The primary proposition behind the book, Getting Things Done, is that time management is a system, a way of thinking, a set of practices that can be taught to anyone.

Simply put, if you learn to “get with the program” you can reap the benefits of this effective time management tool.

I have incorporated the Getting Things Done into my life. In fact, I even have the Getting Things Done flowchart framed and setting on my desk. I view and review it many times during the day.

What Separates Getting Things Done From Other Time Management Systems?

I recognize that there are many time management systems out there. I have looked at many of them and purchased several of them.

But there are several points that I want to share with you that separates this $10 dollar book from all of the rest.

Getting Things Done Is Ridiculously Simple To Set Up

Intuitively, we all know that the secret to effective time management is to

DO THE PROJECTS!

Unlike many other so called tools, Getting Things Done does not require any huge efforts to set the system up. In fact, you can get started the moment you begin reading the book.

You can incorporate all or part of the system at any given time.

This prevents the typical “analysis paralysis” that is often an excuse to for never getting started.

Getting Things Done Is Simple To Use And Maintain

Many time management systems are like a wind up radio. They work great so long as you keep winding them. But, take a break and no more music.

Many systems are easy to use, but maintenance is a pain in the…….rear end.

God forbid that you get tired, busy or sick because the whole system will go out the window from lack of attention.

Getting Things Done is not only easy to use but easy to maintain as well.

Getting Things Done Works For Home Or Business

A time management system should not be for “work” OR “at home.” Getting Things Done is so effectively simple that its principles are equally applicable to the business or the household.

It’s time to celebrate. As my wife has reminded me often, it is not stupid to place household chores, such as fixing the broken window, on the same list as balancing the company bank statement.

You will find that Getting Things Done actually encourages you to use this system in all areas of your life. It is pointless to be a time management athlete at work if your home, family and health are wasting away due to lack of attention.

Getting Things Done Is An Effective Stress Busting Strategy

This time management system does not fall apart when work or life throws the unexpected curve ball at you. To the contrary, Getting Things Done is flexible enough to allow you to maintain your productivity regardless of the stress level.

Take A Look At Getting Things Done As An Effective Time Management Strategy

I found Getting Things Done to be an easy time management system to learn and implement. In addition, because of its popularity, you can find a lot of free information about it on the internet.

To find out more, buy the book.

It is available for less than a hamburger and fries. You can get your copy of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity here at Amazon.com.

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88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life | Raptitude.com

Douglas Manning — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:05:46 +0000

I stumbled across David Cain’s really interesting post over at Raptitude.com. You can read it here:

88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life | Raptitude.com.

My favorite one of all was:

30. The most common addiction in the world is the draw of comfort. It wrecks dreams and breaks people.

If we could learn to deny ourselves a little comfort once and a while, we’d all be skinny, rich and (probably) happy.

Seriously, take a look at David’s article. It was enjoyable and thought provoking

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