http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:42:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you having a hard time getting motivated? Know what you want to do, but it's a challenge kicking yourself in the butt to get up and do it? You're being haunted by the un-motivation demon. Fortunately, there are 5 ways to slay it. You could be making attempts to get out ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/5-ways-to-slay-the-un-motivation-demon/ "Beth" courtesy of Michael Nye '"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life thinking it is stupid." Albert Einstein. Ever been told you’re a perfectionist, too sensitive or that you dream or think too much? To have a ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/youre-not-mad-youre-creative/ Image courtesy of Laffy4k at Flickr Is creativity something that can be tapped? If you are anything like me, creativity can seem elusive; something that comes in waves or that is unpredictable. But we can learn to be creative - like anything it is a process. There are things we ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/12-ways-to-unleash-your-creativity/ Breaking news! Most Americans don't like their jobs. The results of a new Conference Board study show 55% of Americans are dissatisfied with their work, which was the lowest level ever recorded in more than 22 years of studying the issue.  Is it just me, or are these results completely ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/hate-your-job-heres-the-solution/ "Mosk" courtesy of Maciej Mizer Our life is what our thoughts make it. Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil. ~Marcus Aurelius A belief is something you consider to be true. You cannot decide to believe one thing this week and another, opposing ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/change-your-beliefs-change-your-life/ Oscar Wilde, as famous for his witty quips as for his plays and novels, once said, “The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It’s never of any use to oneself.” Although we can take Wilde’s maxim with a grain of salt, he makes ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/some-advice-on-taking-advice/ Ever wonder why it seems your dog is in a good mood all the waking hours of the day?  Perhaps adopting a dog’s sleep habits might help you emulate the feeling. A bad night’s sleep is the worst when it comes to getting things accomplished and feeling good during what should ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/7-tricks-to-sleep-like-a-dog/ "Glitch" courtesy of Luiza O.S @Flickr Chances are you've got success on the brain if you're reading this article.  You've set your goals, you're on your way to achieving your dreams.  But they're not coming as fast as you would like.  You're ready for it to all come true right now.  ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/how-to-use-failure-to-trigger-success/ "The Good Life" courtesy of Architects 51N4E Today I want to talk about five keys that will help you live a successful life.  These are five keys that I’ve learned over the years from studying successful people.  These lessons separate those who succeed from those who fail. We’re all capable of greatness; ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/5-keys-to-successful-living/ There will come a point in your life when you feel that everything seems pointless. If you reach this stage, you need to try to look at your life and start considering what things you need to do to keep the fire in you burning. No matter how old you ... http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/6-ways-to-keep-the-fire-in-you-burning/