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Self-Help Tips to Stop Smoking
Filed Under (blog) by Chris Dockery on 09-09-2009
Breaking free from addictions is always a tough task and no matter how much extraneous help you may take, self-help is the best help especially when it comes to stop smoking.
Nicotine addicts know how difficult it is to give up smoking which may be a habit of many years. Starting with that one cigarette, you probably never even realized when and how you graduated to a pack and more of cigarettes per day and so on. Very soon it became a part and parcel of your being and you could not imagine even an hour without inhaling tobacco. But now, the ill effects are showing upon your health and you would like to quit smoking. Easier said than done!
To give up smoking requires firm discipline and determination and an honest appraisal of your habits and where they are leading you. Combining certain external factors along with self-help is one way of trying to combat the addiction of smoking.
The first thing to do is to make quitting smoking your number one priority. By using your concentration on a specific goal as the most important, there is less chance of that priority falling wayward. Focused goals increase the odds of success.
Secondly, don`t set improbable or impractical dates for giving up smoking. Smoking is an addiction which cannot be given up in a jiffy. And if you set too close a date from the time you are trying to quit smoking, you may not be able to keep it and then lose hope in your ability to achieve your goal. Set a reasonable date and then stick to it. On the other hand, self-help does not mean giving yourself too long a leverage. You may get distracted from your goal.
Self-help to stop smoking also includes a very effective aid and that is the visualizing aid. Don`t under estimate the power of visuals; just keep imagining yourself becoming a non-smoker gradually and visualize yourself being able to give it up totally.
Motivation is the key to any success and more so when self-help is utilized because only if you are motivated enough will you help yourself. Telling yourself that you can quit smoking and repeating this at regular intervals will help you stop yourself from grabbing that cigarette. Sometimes, wives or children are great motivational subjects and telling yourself that you have to give up smoking for their good may work wonders.
When you are stressed out, picking up a cigarette (for smokers) is the first step to reduce that stress. Any addiction acts as a stress-buster and probably this is how it had all begun. So, try to reduce stress from your life; take up yoga, walks or any other form of exercise and eat healthy. Keeping yourself meaningfully occupied will also keep you away from that nicotine stick.
Throwing out negative thoughts is part of the self-help program. Instead of telling yourself `I can not do it`, switch over to `its getting easier` and you will see the difference. Have a positive statement for every day. By writing down things which trigger off most strongly the urge to smoke, you will be able to see clearly when and how it happens. You can thus exercise some control over the situation.
Reward yourself for every smoke-free hour or smoke-free day. Put aside the money saved on cigarettes in a separate jar and plan a nice treat for yourself. Self-help is the best method because you will resort to this only when you are determined to make a success of it and that would be half the battle won!
You can have access to articles about self-help in portuguese language from page Self-Help Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for PolomercantilArticle Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/selfhelp-tips-to-stop-smoking-1212361.html
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Why Organizations Hire Motivational Speakers?
Filed Under (blog) by Chris Dockery on 09-09-2009
Recession, job cuts, lay-offs and pink slips are the most common terms heard now-a-days. Employees feel blessed to just have a job in hand, even for a low salary paid to them. But the organizations all promise them that this recession period is only short-lived and that the boom period will be back in no time for all sectors. So, how to maintain the work force in the organization and have their continuous support and contribution in achieving the organization’s aims? It can be done by boosting the morale of the employees and this can be only achieved by motivating the employees to contribute their best for the company’s benefit.
Motivation is an encouragement given to a person to go ahead and pursue what he/she desires. Motivating employees is highly advantageous as the employees are made aware of their capabilities and efficiency in contributing to the organization’s objectives. At the same time, employees should be motivated in such a way that they too feel satisfied at the end of their contribution. This way both the organization and employees are benefited. Hence, here is the reason why organizations hire the walky-talky incentives called ‘motivational speakers’. Occasional talks by these speakers really help to keep the employees’ confidence up and boost their performance. The speeches by the motivational speakers are kept participative so as to allow employees to involve themselves and accordingly the speakers help them and motivate them. Motivation speaker consultants, who are professionals in conducting motivation seminars are experienced and come up with a variety of techniques to motivate the employees. These speakers are experienced in their field and have a great knack of understanding people just right and motivating them to achieve their set goals. The speeches are not kept boring or as a monologue but instead include innovative methods to involve the audience support and also have a touch of humor, as nothing appeals better to people than humor. One feels motivated by listening to stories of great men, relating to them and hence the desire to achieve springs up in him/her. The level of motivation induced into employees greatly depends on the power of the speaker in motivating them.
Keynote speakers however keep the session short and are hired to ponder over certain issues, like, an organization facing low output may get a keynote speaker to address the employees and help them realize their potentials and contribute their level best to the company.
Monotony may bore employees and often make them slow down on their productiveness and hence make them perform below their capacity. But a sudden boost given by these motivational speakers might not only recharge their caliber but also help them come up with innovative ideas. These speakers have the creative minds of the employees’ ticking. The motivational speeches inspire individuals to think out of the box, try things they have never or hesitated to try before. The speakers make employees think of things they would like to do in their own way which would satisfy them as well as have the needs of the organization fulfilled.
Therefore, the hiring motivational speakers always has favorable results for an organization, as it guarantees better performance by the work force in an organization by helping an employee’s maximize his ability in contributing to the success of an organization or by introducing new and improved techniques in the usual work pattern of the organization.
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A Review Of Techniques In Managing Your Depression
Filed Under (blog) by Chris Dockery on 09-09-2009
Some people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get the best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression.
One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, your afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location.
Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out of bed in the mornings. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get their mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Doing something will get your mind off of the problem and give you confidence to do other things.
Sometimes, we can get depressed over a task that we will have to perform in the near future. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the task in your mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the championship volleyball game in front of a large group of people in the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself playing the game in your mind. Imagine that your playing in front of a large audience. By playing the game in your mind, you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time comes. Self-Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and stress of a coming situation.
Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed, open up your small notebook and read those statements.
Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Managing your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more you practice, the better you will become.
The techniques that I have just covered are some basic ways to manage your depression, however your best bet is to get some help from a professional.
Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods” – an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/
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SITE HACKED!! A new look for TheHelpingPeopleShow.com
Filed Under (blog) by Chris Dockery on 20-09-2008
This site was hacked!! An evil propeller egghead found an exploit for the version of wordpress I was using and smoked all my data. BAD EGGHEADS!! LOL! So in other words I had to start over with a brand new blog (updated to the highest degree this time) It’s also important to have the right webhost. I want to thank my webhost for its lackluster security procedures. I guess I get what I pay for.. WHICH IS TOO MUCH!!! I want to thank everybody for all the content they put on the last go round of this blog and all the great radio content. Im thinking of copying all the content in the cache that google has of the website. Anyways thanks for staying involved if your checking back. And please keep coming back and promoting your content.
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