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Organize Your Space Your mind is much clearer when you have a clean room or a clean house. Make it a habit of straightening things up when they start to get messy, You’ll see how much of a difference it can make in your productivity. Any time I travel away from home for more than 48 hours, I've made a habit of cleaning my living space from top to bottom.  After a tiring day in and out of planes, trains or automobiles, nobody wants to come home to a messy house. This way I'm not hit with more tedious work to be done once inside the door. After long hours in transit a person should be able to wind down and prepare for the next day. Clean Your Environment. Get rid of all that stuff, clean your desk, your room, your house, your garage. Become Discontent with mess in general. Reducing clutter in your living space helps to reduce the clutter in your head. Click to view video . “My sense is that if you want to change the world,  you start from yourself...

Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Today we have such an advantage with  technology. We have the ability to share our thoughts and opinions almost world wide.  In the following video, over 2000 individuals through YouTube came together to complete a single project.  The first time I saw this video, I was stunned to silence.  Grab a good set of HEADPHONES and enjoy the best 15:min of your week. ( video ) You can be You, reach your Dreams serve God & still Enjoy Life Now It's My Turn | Rise Above the Ordinary: Although written for young adults or teens who due to circumstances beyond their control were without emotional or financial support ANYONE CAN MAKE USE OF THESE PRINCIPLES. DOWNLOADS - Amazon US -   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8PN4ZC Amazon Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00I8PN4ZC?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I8PN4ZC?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 Amazon Australia - h...

Self Reflection is Painful - (a rant) I know this rant is going to offend some of my Christian brothers and sisters but I find myself apologizing for whatever it was anyone has gone through that brings out the bitterness displayed towards people of faith. And although I myself am a devout follower of Christ, I too have a problem with the attitude and behavior by the majority of self professed Christians and what the Christian Church has become here in the west. Just like with our parents, as children we model what we see our leadership do. We are full of " busy work ".   BUSY WORK: The act of looking like you are making a difference all the while ignoring what Christ has truly called of us.    BUSY WORK: protesting at abortion clinics or the funeral services of our fallen military heroes in the name of Christ or any other outward display of so called piety yet never truly getting into the Word or prayer to actually gain the heart and mind of Christ oneself. BUSY...

We can all agree that a worthy education can make all the difference in the life of any child in any land. The earlier the education begins the better it will be for the family, the community and especially the child. This means a little person's education should begin at home, meaning the family, neighbors and anyone else the child has a love connection with up to and beyond enrollment into school. My mother was a teacher for eighteen years prior to her death in 1983. The love and effort she put into her classroom where she taught so many young minds came from love. It also severely limited the amount of patience she had at home. One of her employment positions was as an instructor and believer in the original Head Start program. Although I too attended the classroom where she worked as a teachers aid it is doubtful I was actually on any legitimate paperwork. By the time I got the hang of calling out Mrs Collard rather than Mama, the jig was up. Carol Collard believed...

Make Decisions Faster A quick decision is not a blind decision. It is a skill developed where you quickly weigh the risk against any possible outcome and choose accordingly. Get into a habit of making decisions more quickly. Count to three and make the decision already! It will improve your ways of thinking. Decision-making requires action, and action is what propels a person forward. Start today to limit your habit of procrastination. (within reason of course) Bruce P Collard〰 Check my short video on the topic. #youngcubiclesoldier You can be You, reach your Dreams serve God & still Enjoy Life Now It's My Turn | Rise Above the Ordinary: Although written for young adults or teens who due to circumstances beyond their control were without emotional or financial support ANYONE CAN MAKE USE OF THESE PRINCIPLES. DOWNLOADS - Amazon US -   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8PN4ZC Amazon Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00I8PN4ZC?*Version*=1&*ent...

Get Fresh Air Everyone knows the importance oxygen plays in day to day life. The thought that a person wouldn't have an understanding seems ridiculous. However, you may be surprised to know that most people don't place enough importance on breathing and the positive affects that breathing exercises could have on day to day productivity and overall well being. Benefits of Breathing Exercises ▪Improved Energy Level   ▪Reduced Stress ▪Lower Blood Pressure ▪Overall Clearer Thinking. Here are two ideas I've learned to implement in my day to day activity. Both have proved to be necessary tools in life. Feel free to come up with other ideas that better fit you and your lifestyle. 1) Particularly on jobs that require dealing with other people's problems I've learned to utilize break times away from work and go outside in the sun for 10 minutes. That one act alone would help me to be more productive and help clear my mind. Sometimes, s...

Take A Nap Studies show that sleep deprived individuals have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more calories. You know that quick-fix-pick-me-up that you now depend on everyday, that could be a major red flag. Check your eating and sleeping habits. I'm a coffee drinker, but I've noticed too much could have an affect a day or two down the line. When my sleep is off one night from too much caffeine, the residual issues can cause a ripple in my productivity for at least one full day. (this is just me) Mental health issues, such as depression, are strongly linked to poor sleep quality and sleeping disorders. Even a small loss of sleep has been shown to impair immune function. This is why I'm a strong  believer in Napping. With a good power nap the energy boost alone is worth the effort.  Then there's the improved mood, memory, less fatigue and lower stress all of which could equal increased productivity. 5 to 10min in your car may be all you need to hit the...