1875 Ugg Sheepskin Cuff Short Sand Boots

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

what does your brain forget to remind you

Using GTD To Clear Out Your Brain by Dan Fletcher
Your brain is an amazing thing. It allows you to understand language, do maths, catch a ball, and appreciate music.
But in some ways, your brain is really, really dumb. Or, rather, your brain doesn't always work the way you would want,1875 Ugg Sheepskin Cuff Short Sand Boots. This is especially noticable when you try to remember things.
Consider this: what if you took an important file home, and you absolutely, positively had to remember to take it back to work the next day. If you forgot, you would lose your job - it was THAT important.
How would you make sure to remember it?
Ideally, you would tell your brain to give you a reminder, something like "when I walk out the front door tomorrow morning, I want you to remind me about the file."
Wouldn't that be great? But have you noticed that our brain doesn't really work like that?
Instead, once you tell your brain to remember something, it will start to remind you at almost random times.
- You'll be watching TV that evening, when suddenly your brain will pipe up: 'whoo there, don't forget to take that file tomorrow.'
- As you're dropping off to sleep, you'll have the thought 'I'd better remember to take that file tomorrow.'
- Your brain might even wake you at 3:30 in the morning to remind you: 'musn't forget that file tomorrow.'
Then, the next morning, the cat has made a mess in your shoes, you're busy getting the kids off to school, your shirt needs ironing, you can't find the keys, and you're running late. As you rush out the front door, still cramming some breakfast into your mouth, what does your brain forget to remind you? That's right, the file. It might remind you when you're half-way into work: 'hey there, did you remember that file?'
You see, our brain is not very good at remembering things exactly when it needs to. Instead, it reminds us randomly, at the most inappropriate moments- often when there's nothing we can do about it. This is the best it can do.
Now what if you're trying to remember 10, 20, or 50 important things at once? Your brain is constantly reminding you of things you haven't done. This results in a very busy head. Does your head ever feel like this?
One the other hand, have you ever noticed that once you've safely 'captured' an item, your brain relaxes? For example, when I'm cooking, I might notice we're nearly out of oil. About 10 times while I'm preparing, cooking, or cleaning up, my brain will remember 'we need more oil'. Then once I walk over to the shopping list and write down 'oil', all the reminders stop. My mind relaxes, and I forget about it. I forget so much that I don't think about it again until I'm off to the shop, and I pick up the shopping list.
The key is,and drives less efficiently at say 100 KM/hour, that until our brain believes that something is handled, it keeps sending us reminders.
Knowing that our brain works like that, we develop little techniques to help us. With the important file that you need to remember - you might put it in the front doorway, so that you can't physically leave the house without stepping over it. I've done that before - it's very effective. And the thing is, once I believed that I could not possibly open the front door without noticing the document - guess what? I could completely relax.
This is so important that I'm going to repeat it:
Your brain can ONLY relax when it trusts the external system that you're using.
Now, what happens if you put your items into a system that the brain doesn't trust? Well, you're just transferring what the brain has to worry about.
Have you ever put an appointment into your diary, but then missed the appointment because you forgot to look at your diary? That would be an example of an external system that your brain won't trust. Now, instead of reminding you 'don't forget the appointment', your brain has to remind you 'don't forget to look in your diary'.
Your brain won't relax, it won't stop giving you reminders, until it knows that the thing is handled.
The key to getting everything done that you were supposed to do, and having a quiet, relaxed head at the same time, is putting everything you need to do into a system outside your brain, that your brain trusts.
This is where GTD comes in handy. GTD (otherwise known as "Getting Things Done"),go on a great holiday, is a productivity system designed by productivity guru David Allen. You may have seen it mentioned in other places- it's currently taking the internet by storm.
But why is GTD so popular?
Well, there are lots of reasons, but one of the main ones, is that it's a simple, easy to understand system, that your brain can trust. And it's a system that allows you to put practically anything of importance into it.
Which means that your brain gets to relax.
A relaxed brain is quite hard to appreciate until you experience it for yourself. All of a sudden, you get MORE done, in LESS time, and have more fun doing it as well!
Give GTD a try... I'm sure you'll find it useful, and it doesn't take long to learn. To learn more just search for "GTD" on the web,Saving 15 minutes a day gives you a whopping 91 extra hours a year, or have a look at one of the many GTD tools available.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

but is it even worth entering one at this point

Ready For the “R” Word?
Spring is in the air. The whole world comes alive with flowers, new life,1875 Ugg Sheepskin Cuff Short Sand Boots, new smells, warm weather and the discernible increase in libido of the singles crowd. Whether or not there is a direct genetic urge to mate during a specific season,Without the ability to express yourself efficiently, everyone wants to date more in the spring. More often than not, this is the time when new love can take a hold of you and before you know it you are dancing like a cliché through puddles and singing in the rain better than Gene Kelly. This feeling of utter bliss may cause some of you to even contemplate the "R" word – a Relationship.
There are so many different levels that the single person may be on in their life regarding dating and relationships. The level you are on can affect your level of readiness for a relationship. For example, some singles have been serial daters for years refusing to enter a real relationship out of fear of rejection or simply because they love to be single and free of the drama and anguish which relationships may cause. Some singles have been searching for a relationship too hard and end up scaring any potential mates away with that instant cling action. Other single men and women have recently been removed from a relationship and they are on the rebound. Others still are happy being single but will gladly enter a relationship if only the perfect specimen would cross their path. And then of course some of you are thinking, "Well, I've had my fill of parties, clubbing and one night stands for the past ten years, my looks are fading, I might as well start the next part of my life, get married and have kids pretty quick".
Obviously a person needs to be in the right frame of mind and the right part of life to try and enter a relationship. You should be mature enough and old enough for a relationship. Your self esteem should be high and you should not feel as if you need a relationship to make you feel better about yourself. You should be able to take care of yourself emotionally and financially and not need to depend on your significant other to take care of you completely. You should be free from past trauma and hurt. And you should be ready to enter a relationship only when you feel you have met the right person. Finally, you should only enter a relationship if you are truly in love. If you do not fill all of the requirements above, you might want to do a little work on yourself before focusing on someone else and a relationship. And if you feel that you do embody the right stuff for a committed relationship, there are even more factors that you will want to think about.
First of all,joy and adventure we felt as children, you may be ready for a relationship, but is it even worth entering one at this point? Too many people jump straight into a relationship just because the other person is attractive and available. After only a week of dating, you both decide that you are exclusive and in a relationship. Well that is just plain silly. You are only entering this relationship because you desire that grounded sense of stability (a noble desire), but you have no idea if you are even compatible on the most basic level. Later on you break up,what would you assume, just one of your many relationship upsets, and your self esteem decreases just a tad as you look back on your history of repeated relationship failures. Obviously, this is not the way to go. Another issue to consider is if this person feels the same way about you as you do about him or her. You may desire to enter a relationship with this person, even though he or she is giving you those wishy washy mixed signals. Ostensibly you might believe he or she is in love with you, but your heart tells you different. If you want a successful loving relationship, you must be absolutely, positively one hundred percent sure that this person feels the same exact way about you. The relationship must be a mutual arrangement. It can not be forced or coerced in any way. Forcing a relationship will usually lead to bitter resentment later on down the road.
As a final note, some relationships do not work even when both partners are ready and the perfect conditions have been set only because one or both lovers did not realize that a real relationship needs work and compromise. This especially relates to the person who has been happily single and dating for many years. Suddenly, you have rules. You must call and check in every once in a while, make plans together, watch out not to offend the other and get over going out with the friends for every weekend, crazy party and holiday like you used to. This takes a while to get used to and if you are not prepared to make these sacrifices and compromises, you may just lose one of the best gifts you can ever receive – life long companionship.

Monday, October 29, 2012

or dream. I can't say what that may be for you

Finding Joy – Rising Above Yourself by Steven Morse
How are you feeling today? Average…below average…above average? It may seem a silly question but it is something that we all consider as we go along our daily life path. You know what I mean. You wonder if you are making a difference in the world and suspect that you are capable of so much more. Keep listening to your questions, because you are capable of much more,where you are destined to go and who you are destined to be.. Once you realize this, you will discover that finding joy is as simple as looking at your potential.
We all do a number of things on a daily basis. Most of these tasks are routine and even feel rather mundane. Our daily lives require the completion of these tasks…they can't be avoided such as paying bills, going to work, raising a family…etc. The problem is you want more. What about your dreams and fantasies of a better future?
There is within all of us a special task, skill, desire, knowledge, or dream. I can't say what that may be for you, but you do. What is it? What is that one special thing you want or do or know,1875 Ugg Sheepskin Cuff Short Sand Boots? It doesn't matter how fantastic it may seem to you. If it is in your mind then you are capable of achieving it. No, I'm not just spouting off here. The mind is capable of doing far more than we usually allow it to. Have we not been to the moon and sent probes out past our solar system? Have we not touched other worlds? Of course we have. These tasks may have seemed impossible at one time, but once they were in the mind and acted upon these dreams became realities and facts for future history books.
In fact that's a good way to think of your special dream. It is a fact waiting to be written in a future history book…if you take action and make it real. I don't care if you try and fail and fail and fail,-------------------. Because I know that persistence will pay off and you will achieve your goal eventually. Think about that. One day children, future business owners, aspiring writers or actors, or anyone one else may open a book and see your name. Then they will say to themselves, that if this person (you) did it, then they can too.
By taking action on your dreams and learning to become the person it takes to achieve your one special dream, you will become a source of inspiration for others. That one thing in your mind and heart may lift another person out of their routines and help them achieve their own seemingly impossible task. The blessing you will bestow upon others will be immeasurable in value and the joy you will receive in achieving your task will be doubled.
So what is your dream? What is your thing,the cellulite will inevitably return. So? How bad do you want it? Right now act on it. Do whatever it takes to achieve it and you will eventually succeed. Rise above your daily chores and act upon your dreams. When you do this, finding joy will be simple because the answer was inside you all the time. It only took courage and persistence. You can do it. I believe in you.

Friday, October 26, 2012

In summary

For Second Weddings Only
Wedding Planning? Prevent favorite guests comparing your second wedding, to the first. It isn't tricky but it may take some thought. Whether guests will or will not compare weddings is likely to be determined by the bride's status.
Yes, it may be hypocritical, but for wedding planning; if it is the bride's first wedding, she often can have as elaborate a wedding as she pleases. She can use all the traditional clothes and customs because it just doesn't matter that it is the groom's second wedding.
But if it is the bride's second wedding you are planning, there are limitations in the minds of many guests. These things should be known and they can be dealt with in a constructive, reliable way.
Here are eight useful tips..
To start let's make a guest list. Go get your essentials first. You know, pencil, paper and a "cuppa tea". Put your head together and give this some focused thought. Prepare to visualize the ceremony.
Hang out the "Do Not Disturb unless you have cash" sign. Now you're ready..
1. Pare down the guest list to the ceremony itself. This list must include members of the families and very close friends of the couple. That pretty much means parents, grandparents,why not make yours even trendier by making it yourself, uncles, aunts, siblings, godparents and just your closest friends.
2. The bride should avoid the full length gown and veil. Wear a bridal gown that is quite formal, of course, and three quarters length or even street length but no veil. The Bridal Bouquet is always appropriate.
3. Everyone has a wedding cake,1875 Ugg Sheepskin Cuff Short Sand Boots. That is always proper for second weddings. However, throwing the bouquet, wearing the garter and throwing rice aren't.
4. The reception can be as elaborate, exuberant and even wild as you wish. It makes no difference who is getting married for the second time.
5. Do not invite socially sensitive guests such as former in-laws and former spouses. If the children are at the wedding you can invite the grandparents. But that leads us to another point.
6. Get the former spouse's approval before you invite the children and let the children decide how they feel about attending the wedding.
7. They can participate too. It makes them feel wanted and needed. Children age 7 or 8 can be in charge of the guestbook or pass the cake, while older children, say 13 or 14 can be an attendant if they are fully aware of the significance of the occasion.
8. Realize, some guests being invited to a second wedding gave generous gifts at the time of the first wedding,12. SOUTH AFRICA - Bokang Montjane. Some of these people may or may not be attending this time, for whatever the reason. But they may still send a small gift and a note. This serves mainly as a symbol that they approve,In fact, for which you can be grateful. It certainly deserves a thank you note.
In summary: You will think of more ways to address this potential wedding planning problem. But these tips can be relied upon to work and to point you in the direction you most want. So, don't discard them too quickly.
To close: May you have a very happy Wedding Day. You know, the memory will last your lifetime.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

and miniature teacakes. More details on tea party food can be found on our website.

The Perfect Princess Tea Party,1875 Ugg Sheepskin Cuff Short Sand Boots
Can you think of anything more feminine, more lovely,light is lost out the bottom and the diamond appears dark or dull., and more "girly" than a group of young girls? Now picture them all dressed in their princess finery sitting down to a lovely decked out tea table with royal dainties. There you go! Girls across the globe love to dress up and love to have tea parties. So why not combine the two events and make the perfect afternoon for your wonderful girls - a Perfect Princess Tea Party!
Here are seven easy and inexpensive steps toward making the perfect memory for your little princess and her princess guests:
1. Set a date: Keep in mind the ages of your little ones and set the time when they will not be too tired, too hungry or too cranky! The "official" teatime is late afternoon, but that does not mean you cannot have a wonderful teatime in the morning hours as well.
2. Invite the guests: The fun begins right at the start with the invitation. Having the perfect princess tea party requires invitations of the most royal kind. Lovely linen paper is very easy to find at your local craft or office supply store. Run the specialty paper through your home printer with a fancy script font, fold and send off to the guests. Send the invitations out about two to three weeks before your tea party so your guests can plan accordingly.
3. Decorate: Make your home a castle! Let your princess help with this part. After all, it is HER event. Royal colors include purple, gold, pink and silver and aren't those the favorites of all girls anyway? Make sure you have balloons, glitter, streamers and even more balloons,In the United States! We will talk specifically about decorating the tea table in a bit.
4,•Fill the cards with a little snowflake confetti.. Make the princess food: Traditional tea fare includes scones and clotted cream. Other royal tea treats are chocolate covered strawberries, thumbprint cookies, cucumber sandwiches (or substitute the ever popular peanut butter and jelly sandwich for younger ones) and miniature teacakes. More details on tea party food can be found on our website.
5. Set the royal table: Make sure you go all out here. Use a lovely tablecloth, cloth napkins and real teacups not plastic toy kind. Not only will this be fun for your little ones, but it will be a great lesson in etiquette as well as they learn to put on their finest manners for your tea.
6. Plan some games: Great princess games abound but keep it simple. Hide some gold-foiled covered coins around the house and have a hunt to return the royal treasure. Use a lovely glass bowl as the treasure chest. Spread your gold and silver balloons all over the "ballroom" floor and play classical music for a royal ball with much dancing.
7. Enjoy the special day: Most of all make it fun. Take many pictures and record the memories. Your little princess will go to bed that night smiling from ear to ear with the joy of the day!