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Friday, November 21, 2014

Winning Ways Advice Column by Marge Powers



Stop Settling for Less and Upgrade Your Life!

Welcome to the next ‘New thought of the Week and Upgrade Your Life’ Series.  This 12 week series will give you valuable ‘New Thought’ Information and Advice that will help you learn how to enjoy the Holidays that are fast approaching.  We hope our advice will open you up to a new way of celebrating them.

Ah yes, the Holidays, they’re supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, and as you know they can have a way of turning into a very stressful time.  The holiday season can often bring unwelcome guests, an overwhelming array of demands, parties, shopping, baking, cleaning, socializing and entertaining to name just a few. Or perhaps you may be spending the Holidays alone and are feeling a little lonely or depressed.  But whatever the source of your angst, family dynamics, financing, lack of self-confidence, or painful memories, etc…you are certainly not alone and there ARE solutions.


Therefore, I’ve devised some simple and practical tips and fixes that are included in this 12 week series so you can learn how to minimize the stress that accompanies the holiday celebrations.  You may even end up enjoying them more than you thought you could.  J

Bottom Line:  In writing out this series, I’m simply shedding some light on some common habits that can make all the difference for you during the Holidays.  A great deal of human happiness is due to Intentional Activity.  It is possible for us to significantly increase our happiness simply by altering what we choose to do every day.  And usually much of what we do, we do on autopilot based on your thinking, beliefs, and habits

Try these ideas and suggestions to remind you that the people who want to be happy during the Holidays have incorporated this mindset into their thoughts and behavior the following:

They embrace discomfort for mastery of a desired skill: - #8 Series

Struggle is the evidence of progress, and happy people live by this creed.  They generally have a ‘signature strength’ they are motivated to practice, even if the learning process is sometimes challenging or stressful.  Why? Because they feel happy and satisfied when they look back on the progress they’ve made, and at their accomplishments during the Holidays.

Happy People take care of their physical health:

There’s no getting around it; no matter how much you think you dislike to exercise, it will make you feel better if you stick with it and make it a habit in your life, especially during these Holiday busy times.  If you don’t have your physical energy in good shape, then your mental energy (your focus), your emotional energy (your feelings), and your spiritual energy (your purpose) will affect you negatively. 

Magic Morsel Tips:   Remember to take a breather.  Make some time for yourself.  Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do.  Take a walk at night and star gaze.  Listen to soothing music.  Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring your inner calm.

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Marge has over 30 years’ experience as a Master NLP Life Learning Coach.  She has written many books in on personal development, career planning, job searching, and retiring issues. These books may be reviewed or purchased on her website listed below.  Contact her if you would like a free bonus eBook, have questions or interested in a free coaching session.   See contact information below:


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