http://www.zenylife.com A Place for Achievement Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:29:24 EDT en http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/how-to-find-good-books-to-read-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/how-to-find-good-books-to-read-1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:29:24 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/how-to-find-good-books-to-read-1/ Do you love to read? I definitely do, especially non-fiction. I don’t read as much as I want but I enjoy my reading time. It’s great to learn about new things in the world and new ways to improve my life.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/7-vital-building-blocks-of-confidence-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/7-vital-building-blocks-of-confidence-1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:27:31 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/7-vital-building-blocks-of-confidence-1/ When you see people who appear to be confident and sure of their every move, what goes through your mind?
Do you know someone like that who seems to succeed at everything they do? Are you convinced that it’s because they are smarter, luckier or in some way better than you are?



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/business-financial/the-importance-of-doing-what-you-say-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/business-financial/the-importance-of-doing-what-you-say-1/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:36:05 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/business-financial/the-importance-of-doing-what-you-say-1/ “I’ll have the final copy for that email to you in an hour and then it will need to be coded immediately,” he said. I made plans to be ready to receive the document and translate it into an email with superhuman customer service strength, satisfying the client’s needs and exceeding his expectations. Four hours later, I was still waiting, my schedule for the day had been turned upside down, and the client had set a precedent that I would pin to him for the remainder of our relationship.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/the-last-frontier-how-to-lose-the-last-10-pounds-%7C-balance-in-me-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/the-last-frontier-how-to-lose-the-last-10-pounds-%7C-balance-in-me-1/ Sat, 29 May 2010 21:34:14 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/the-last-frontier-how-to-lose-the-last-10-pounds-%7C-balance-in-me-1/ You have been exercising and leading a fairly healthy lifestyle but you are still looking at the scale and thinking “How can I lose these last 10 (5, 2) pounds?”
Does this situation sound familiar to you?



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/9-simple-tips-for-getting-rid-of-a-bad-habit-2/ http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/9-simple-tips-for-getting-rid-of-a-bad-habit-2/ Fri, 28 May 2010 05:13:36 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/9-simple-tips-for-getting-rid-of-a-bad-habit-2/ “Bad habits are easier to abandon today than tomorrow.”
Yiddish Proverb
“Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.”
Confucius

Most of us have one or a few habits that we consider bad and we’d like to get rid of. But how do you do it?
I have a few suggestions that have helped me and people around me. Here are 9 tips that can help you to finally get rid of that bad habit once and for all.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/how-to-know-what-you-want-to-do-in-life-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/how-to-know-what-you-want-to-do-in-life-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 05:08:38 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/how-to-know-what-you-want-to-do-in-life-1/ Getting clarity on what to do is one of the most common questions I get from readers and clients alike. For some of my clients, they feel they are entering a period of their life where they should have clarity in what they want to do. Hence, not knowing what they want to do makes them feel frustrated. They feel that if they can quickly discover what they want to do, they can get started on it right away, rather than waste time doing seemingly unrelated things.

Here’s the thing though. To get an idea of what you want to do, you have to first base it off a reference point. This reference point is based on your past experiences. If you have not accumulated a set amount of experiences, you can’t possibly generate a meaningful answer in that regard.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/top-10-weight-loss-wonder-foods-of-the-world-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/top-10-weight-loss-wonder-foods-of-the-world-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:55:03 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/top-10-weight-loss-wonder-foods-of-the-world-1/ Did you know that can eat more to weigh less? No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. These ten foods will help you lose weight in safe, healthy ways — by curbing your appetite, making you feel more full, boosting your metabolism and helping to break down fat.

Add these eats to your plate today and you’ll be slimmer and healthier in no time!



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/top-10-weight-loss-motivation-tips-and-lessons-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/top-10-weight-loss-motivation-tips-and-lessons-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:53:39 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/top-10-weight-loss-motivation-tips-and-lessons-1/ In weight loss, as in reaching many goals, the secret is motivation. One who is most motivated can definitely achieve the goal. There are a lot of weight loss plans and tips, which are good for each and for one who want to reduce body weight. The following are most excellent motivation tips for weight loss to help people along with the fitness goals and their diet:



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/4-feng-shui-tips-for-your-home-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/4-feng-shui-tips-for-your-home-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:50:55 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/4-feng-shui-tips-for-your-home-1/ When doing some home renovation and remodeling, following some Feng Shui tips will really turn out to be quite practical. Feng shui tips are as follows: balanced space for each family member, location of the kitchen, figure out the lighting, and know the basics of Feng Shui.

Feng shui is followed by believers to attain a positive principle in life and in their homes.Tips For Living Room Feng Shui 300x224 4 Feng Shui Tips for Your Home The focal purpose of this Chinese way is the flow of energy. Some home remodeling contractors are believers of this practice and they can help you arrange your rooms and furniture the right way, thus you will be attaining good energies in your home. What follows are important considerations that you should establish in following feng shui during home remodeling and renovations.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/5-simple-dating-tips-that-create-successful-relationships-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/5-simple-dating-tips-that-create-successful-relationships-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:48:27 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/5-simple-dating-tips-that-create-successful-relationships-1/ No matter what kind of dating relationship you have or which one you hope to achieve, there are certain dating rules you need to follow to assure successful dating experiences. You must always be yourself, have lots of fun, communicate your wants and needs, develop negotiation skills, and commit to creating and strengthening great relationships.

Dating relationships are very different and vary from casual and non-exclusive to long-term exclusive ones. Some even become very serious and last for several years. Whateverdating tips 276x300 5 Simple Dating Tips that Create Successful Relationships you of relationship you are in or are looking for you need to follow some dating rules to make being with your special someone meaningful and fun.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/5-must-read-lessons-on-the-power-of-consistency-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/5-must-read-lessons-on-the-power-of-consistency-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:44:14 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/5-must-read-lessons-on-the-power-of-consistency-1/ I just finished jogging up the mountain near my home, and I must admit, I’m continually intrigued by the number of individuals who I see jogging up the mountain…who never change; they never look any different, although years have passed.
Why don’t they change?
The most likely answer is consistency, everybody can jog, but everybody’s not willing to jog (and eat right) “everyday!”

The Truth Is
I’m not in shape because I jogged three hours today. I’m in shape because I jog every single day. When you do something daily, you take steps forward, without negating your progress with backward steps.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/top-40-useful-sites-to-learn-new-skills-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/top-40-useful-sites-to-learn-new-skills-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:41:17 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/top-40-useful-sites-to-learn-new-skills-1/ The web is a powerful resource that can easily help you learn new skills. You just have to know where to look. Sure, you can use Google, Yahoo, or Bing to search for sites where you can learn new skills, but I figured I’d save you some time.
Here are the top 40 sites I have personally used over the last few years when I want to learn something new



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/8-reasons-to-ditch-your-tv-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/8-reasons-to-ditch-your-tv-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:35:59 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/8-reasons-to-ditch-your-tv-1/ As a child I was both a bookworm and a TV junkie. I remember the last thing my fourth grade teacher said to me, “Try to leave some books in the library for the other kids.” I had earned my reputation by reading more than any other student in class. Oddly, I spent most of that summer watching TV. Six hours per day in some instances.

Ditch Your TVAs an adult I choose to flip pages, not channels. After four years of not watching the tube and two years of not owning one, the empirical evidence is in: My life is better without a TV. Here’s why.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/7-steps-to-being-a-better-you-in-7-days-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/7-steps-to-being-a-better-you-in-7-days-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:34:26 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/personal-growth/7-steps-to-being-a-better-you-in-7-days-1/ I wake up every morning knowing I can be something more than I was yesterday. I know I can be anything I want to be as long as I focus on that goal. I attempt to make every day another step towards succeeding at my dreams. There is no better day than today to start being the best you.

Being a Better YouEvery day that you have, you have the opportunity to make incredible things happen. Sure, there are almost 7 billion people on the Earth, but you can still make a difference either in your life or another. What I am asking of you is that you make one small attempt to make yourself better in some way for the next 7 days and, hopefully, continue this lifestyle change. Before we get into that, let’s answer a few questions



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/how-to-find-stillness-%E2%80%93-and-relax-body-and-soul-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/how-to-find-stillness-%E2%80%93-and-relax-body-and-soul-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:31:29 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/how-to-find-stillness-%E2%80%93-and-relax-body-and-soul-1/ Stillness is a beautiful word. It conjures up images of a relaxed body, a peaceful mind, and silence. We all want peacefulness – but it can be difficult to find true rest and stillness within a busy life. Here are some tips and exercises that will help you to find rest and relaxation for your body and soul.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/do-you-know-which-foods-beat-cancer-new-research-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/do-you-know-which-foods-beat-cancer-new-research-1/ Fri, 28 May 2010 04:27:52 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/health-fitness/do-you-know-which-foods-beat-cancer-new-research-1/ New research shows that cancer research is moving in a new direction. Now there is evidence that certain foods prohibit cancer from taking hold. Or stop it coming back.

Check out this video by Dr. William Li. He explains that drugs designed to cut off a cancerous tumor’s blood supply show promise, but diet can help keep the process from even starting in the first place:



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/slow-down-and-enjoy-relationships-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/slow-down-and-enjoy-relationships-1/ Wed, 26 May 2010 17:08:27 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/love-relationship/slow-down-and-enjoy-relationships-1/ I keep my time saved in a box
From going fast in cars
I’ve piled it up high
From saying hello to friends with a quick goodbye
~Kathryn Williams, Flicker
The world is seemingly moving at a faster pace. Everywhere you turn, the pace is quick. Deadlines are moved up, workload is increased, kid’s schedules are packed, to-do lists are long, housework never ends – it’s chaos.

At least it feels this way.
Has the world really sped up? Are there more things happening today than 50 years ago? No, and no.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/success-happiness/whats-an-obstacle-to-your-happiness-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/success-happiness/whats-an-obstacle-to-your-happiness-1/ Wed, 26 May 2010 17:05:51 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/success-happiness/whats-an-obstacle-to-your-happiness-1/ Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or Quiz Day, or – today – Question Day.
This Wednesday: Question — What’s an obstacle to your happiness?

If you’re doing a happiness project, it’s worth spending a fair amount of time thinking about…unhappiness.

Although it’s helpful to focus on the positive, to count your blessings, and to remind yourself of what makes you happy, it’s also very important to pay attention to what’s undermining your happiness.



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/success-happiness/how-to-get-over-your-fears-and-do-what-you-love-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/success-happiness/how-to-get-over-your-fears-and-do-what-you-love-1/ Wed, 26 May 2010 17:03:15 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/success-happiness/how-to-get-over-your-fears-and-do-what-you-love-1/ I first got introduced to Dave Navarro through Jade, who is a networking genius.
At first glance, you may think that Dave is another marketing dude
But when you dig deeper, you realize that he’s a down-to-earth kind of guy who cares about his customers.
He jumps over all the hype and gets straight to the point.
He is honest about the fact that making a living isn’t easy. He’s human, just like you and me.

He experiences fear, anger, worry and frustration. He also has an amazing library of content [opt-in], which I highly recommend you check out if you’re interested in making a living following your passion.
Enjoy!



]]> http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/6-rules-of-stress-free-worklife-balance-1/ http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/6-rules-of-stress-free-worklife-balance-1/ Tue, 25 May 2010 16:35:59 EDT http://www.zenylife.com/lifestyle/6-rules-of-stress-free-worklife-balance-1/ Life does not center only around work. No matter how you love or hate your job you should still be able to balance it with your regular life, family, hobbies and rest. These 6 easy rules can give you the direction to start balancing your work and life and living in balance.



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