Tag Archives: pickthebrain

10 Things to Do When You Take a Step Back

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Erin Falconer

In the process of any form of achievement there will be times where you take a step back – where things don’t go as planned and you fall into a bit of a slump. These moments can hurt, sometimes even enough to make you quite altogether. But don’t quit.

Persistence is an aspect of success that many people struggle with because it is difficult to keep working, fly past the tipping point point. I hope these strategies make the road towards your goals simpler, with less interference from steps backwards. Continue reading →

Cancer

10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Getting Cancer

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Erin Falconer

A few years ago my grandfather died from prostate cancer. It was a very sad time in my life…it all happened so quickly. Shortly after he passed I began to research ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer.

This article is based on my research as well as the latest scientific studies; it lists 10 ways in which you can reduce your risk of getting cancer. Continue reading →

time

6 Types of Time: Which Are You Missing?

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Erin Falconer

I spent last weekend on retreat, taking 48 hours out of my life to get away to a secluded countryside retreat center where I could have a chance to rest, relax and reflect. This opportunity made me think about what types of time we have in our lives: all hours are not necessarily equal, and time management advice doesn’t always address this. Continue reading →

Breaking the Mould

8 Reasons We Don’t Do Things We Should and How To Break the Mould

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Erin Falconer

Our lives are full of things we “should” do but for a range of reasons we don’t do them. Whatever it is – exercise, healthy eating, saving money – most of the time we choose to take the easier road, the road well travelled.

While I’m certainly not immune to this, there are plenty of things I don’t do that I know I should, I feel that understand the why is the first step to making real progress. Continue reading →

The 5 Signs Your Diet Plan Will Last

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Erin Falconer

If you’re ever going to achieve your ideal weight, you’re going to have to develop a diet plan that you can do “forever.” Of course, people often get excited when they first start a new diet plan, but this excitement often wanes within a few weeks.

They say “success leaves clues;” people who consistently follow their diet plan have several things in common. I’ve written this article as a way to identify the signs of a good diet plan. Continue reading →

4 Ways to REALLY Make Time Work For You

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Erin Falconer

I’ll bet you’ve got a number of started or almost-started projects that you’d love to do. Perhaps you dream of starting your own business, writing a novel, learning a foreign language, or taking a qualification. Or maybe you want to get the attic cleared out, organise your files, or repaint the hallway. It could even be that you know you need to take the time to exercise, meditate or journal … but you never get around to it. Continue reading →