Have you ever found yourself doing the least important things on
your to-do list, while procrastinating on the very things that
matter most? It's easy to understand why we procrastinate on
things that are unpleasant, expensive, or time consuming. (That's
why there's a line at the post office on April 15th at midnight.)
But why do we procrastinate on doing the things that will yield
truly beneficial results in areas we feel passionate about? I
read an interesting comment recently that said, "Inside every
procrastinator lives a perfectionist."
Have you ever delayed starting a project because you were waiting
for conditions to be "just right," so you could complete it? If
so, you might be a perfectionist. But have you ever put it off so
long that you had to submit work you were unhappy with, or worse
yet -actually missed the deadline altogether? Then you may very
well be a "procrastinating perfectionist." This is the double
bind: by setting up the unreasonable standard of perfection, the
procrastinating perfectionist has sabotaged themselves so that
work conditions and subsequent results end up being below
average.
So what does one who is stuck in this self-defeating pattern do?
The long-term solution is to do a little deep-digging to see what
your relationship is to perfection, control, and self-sabotage.
Ok, so there's a life-time worth of work! What about right now?
Sometimes it's easier to work with a perceived problem rather
than try to eradicate it. Can your inner-perfectionist be
mobilized to overcome your inner-procrastinator? Here are a few
tips to psyche yourself out of a perfectionist slow down.
First, consider that no self-respecting perfectionist can stand
the shame of missing a deadline and use this to your advantage.
Give yourself extra credit for timeliness. Deduct points for
procrastination.
Just start! If you are a true dyed-in-the-wool perfectionist, you
don't need conditions to be as perfect as you would like. Once
you get going, your natural excellence will kick in.
Remember, that your perfectionism is largely subjective. Don't
complicate your projects with unnecessary details. Focus on
accomplishing the "must do's" first. Then add the extras that you
love so much.
And lastly, give up the idea that you must do everything on your
own. If you don't want to give up control by delegating some of
the work, that's fine. But do get an accountability partner that
you report your progress to on a regular basis.
Jaya Schillinger "The Turnaround Queen" at
http://www.InspirationInc.com is a certified life coach
& small business consultant with over 20 years of business
ownership & management experience in the fields of personal
development, health, and beauty.
©2005 Jaya Schillinger, Inspiration Inc.
Prison is a cruel and selfish place filled with people who have failed in life.... But prision can also be educational. If one learns how to do their time, instead of letting time do them, one can become strong---in a good way.... In the past, I had added nothing but confusion, judgement and a horrible act of violence to the world.
Now, I try to add compassion, kindness and understanding to it, along with selfless service." - Lupe Rodriguez
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How to Obtain a Good Muscle to Fat Ratio!
By Kamau Austin
Many health and fitness articles in major magazines and on the web refer to the 'Muscle to Fat' Ratio of the body. Maintaining this ratio in the proper proportions is essential to keeping the body fit. But exactly what is the Muscle to Fat Ratio? Simply put it is the numerical balance between the body's muscle mass and adipose fat tissue. This ratio is out of balance when there is too much fat or too little muscle.
An increase in the amount of fat leads to various chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, obesity, arteriosclerosis, gallstones, etc. Therefore it is important to stay in the normal range of the muscle to fat ratio so as to stay fit, maintain the appropriate BMI (Basic Metabolic Rate) and to maintain the other processes of the body & mind.
Body fat is measured in many ways, such as bioelectrical impedance, skin fold treatment, hydrostatic weighing tanks, and infrared interactance. Once the amount of fat has been calculated, it is important to bring it down if it is too high.
There are many ways to bring the fat ratio down. Cutting back on fattening foods, and becoming "calorie conscious" works for some people, while others prefer to use a low-carb, high-protein approach.
Leafy green vegetables, and fish are more or less universally accepted, regardless of the weight-loss diet you undertake. And they help to build health muscle mass.
Daily workouts can help bring the fat level down & also increase the muscle mass. Working out does not necessarily mean one has to join a gym. Simple exercises can be done at home with free weight and walking providing the basis of your at-home workout.
Yoga is also an excellent form of exercise. A regular yoga session can definitely help bring the body in shape & also balance the muscle fat ratio. Regular jogging or running, skipping, aerobics can help in burning the fat. Also, sports like swimming, football, basketball, etc. can help in gaining of muscles.
Any morning exercise session should be preceded or followed by a healthy breakfast. Products containing saturated fats & oils should be avoided. You can also schedule exercise throughout your day with a 10 minute walk, following lunch or dinner.
To build muscle mass protein intake should be increased. Foods such as milk, eggs, fish, and poultry can help gain 'protein' or muscle mass.
Muscle and strength training, through the use of free weights and weight machines, can dramatically improve your muscle to fat ratio. Large muscle groups must be exercised on a schedule which allows for at least one day of rest between workouts. It is important to let the muscles fully recover after a workout. To speed recovery times and enhance the benefits of your workouts you can use products such as MegaTropin™ from www.BODeStore.com. which are shown to help users recover quicker and actually gain more strength and better training results from their workouts.
Visit http://www.HealthandFitnessVitality.com for the latest in Timeless Health and Fitness Tips for 2006. Discover the newest trends at the Fit After Forty Blog. Find them at... http://www.healthandfitnessvitality.com/blogs/fitnessblog.htm Article courtesy of Kamau Austin, © All Rights Reserved This Article must be published with a disclaimer as such... This article is for general information purposes only. Before under taking any exercise or treatment program always first check first with your doctor and health professionals.
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Foods That Heal
By Jay Morganson
Do you know that if you eat vegetables and fruits that you are eating foods that heal? Between just being great tasting fruits and vegetables help in more ways then you can imagine. Sure the doctors and specialists always say that we need to eat five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but have you ever actually done that? Now be honest with yourself. I always wonder what it would be like if I actually ate the recommended dose of fruits and vegetables every day. What would happen? Would I feel different? How about would I look different? Would people look at me differently? Well being that I have actually tried to do just that, I am here to show you why you should look at what you are eating, or should I say what you are not eating.
If you make the decision to eat five to seven servings (a day) of fruits and vegetables it is really not that much. It is, if you look at it normally, very easy to do such a thing. Start with breakfast, you can add assorted fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or even bananas to your morning cereal and get a whole serving done and out of the way. Substitute fruit or vegetables for a snack mid day and there is two. At lunch have yourself some lettuce and tomato on your sandwich and there are another two. If you have been keeping track we are almost at 5 servings. An afternoon coffee break can turn into a healthy break with a fruit smoothie. Yet another serving and we have not even hit dinner. For dinner have a small salad to start and then why not have two vegetables instead of just one with the actual entree. It is easy if you just take a few seconds to say no to the candy bar and yes to the apple, banana, orange, or kiwi fruit.
How about thinking about your eyes for a second. Munch on some Beta Carotene rich carrot sticks to help improve eyesight. Yes your mother was right about this little ole wives tale. Go to your local farm stand and get yourself some fresh dark greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and what ever strikes your fancy. The darker your greens the better for digestion. Fresh picked cucumbers and tomatoes hold lots of good for you vitamins and not to mention taste better too. Ever just gone to a garden and picked a carrot out of the ground, washed it off, and eaten it? Have you ever tasted such wonderful gloriousness in all your life? No? Then what are you waiting for? Go to your local farm stand and get a sampling of every thing. Not only are you supporting local farmers, but think of all the awesome health benefits you yourself will be receiving.
When you think of fruits and vegetables don't think of it as a chore. Look at it as a challenge. Your challenge is to lead a stronger, healthier lifestyle. Your choices that you make today will affect your health tomorrow. Just remember that if you eat your fruits and vegetables then you wont have to one see the doctor half as much as those who do not eat their required fruits and vegetables and two you will be healthy for a long, long time.
Did you know your fruits and vegetables carry special fighters known as phytochemicals? No? Well they do. You know them better as things like antioxidants, and the like. Antioxidants are essential for cleaning out the system. The more you eat and use the better you will feel. Not to mention look. Look for more bran in your diet also. Bran helps with the cleaning of the system. Whole grains and nuts are great for you. Whole grains have many great properties for making your body cleanse itself. Nuts help lower your blood fat content. That is important for lower cholesterol. Lower cholesterol is important for a lowered risk of heart attacks. You want to make yourself as healthy as possible especially when the cold and flu season comes around. Think of all the sniffling, chills, fevers, body aches and more. Do you really want that? I think you would rather walk around, while everyone else is suffering, and smile at the fact that you are strong enough to fight these ailments.
About the Author: This Article was brought to you by Jay Morganson, Author of the "Recover Your Healthy Self"-Series.
http://www.myhoodiaweightloss.com
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What Is Meditation And Which Benefits Does It Have?
