Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:42:24 -0400 Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:42:24 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Motivation Category http://quikonnex.com/channel/page/kicktheemailhabit-motivation Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Motivation Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Motivation http://quikonnex.com/images/channelicon.gif http://quikonnex.com/channel/page/kicktheemailhabit-motivation Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Motivation Category en Quikonnex Publisher 60 Contact Publisher - Kick the Email Habit http://quikonnex.com/QMTP/feedcontact/kicktheemailhabit-motivation ]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:42:24 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/QMTP/feedcontact/kicktheemailhabit-motivation The "I'm Not A Genius" Syndrome http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=7470 By Dr Jill Ammon-Wexler
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Creativity is often viewed as a characteristic of a few gifted geniuses. John Briggs, author of Fire In the Crucible: The Alchemy of Creative Genius believes: "The way we talk about creativity often reinforces the notion it is some kind of special gift." [READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:42:23 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=7470 An End to Anger http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6625 by Steve Goodier

Imagine a fine, spring day. A man is driv­ing cheerfully along a
picturesque road, which winds through the lazy countryside. Suddenly,
from around the next curve, a car barrels toward him in his lane. He
brakes hard, and as it swerves past, the woman driver screams at him,
"Pig! Pig!"

Furious, he shouts back at her, "Sow! Sow!" Pleased with himself, he
drives around the curve and runs smack into a pig.

Anyone can get angry. But as Daniel Gole­man in his audiotape
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (St. Martin's Press, Inc., 1995) points out, to
be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right
time, for the right pur­pose and in the right way is not so easy.
Which is to say, most of the time we may get an­gry either with the
wrong person, or to the wrong de­gree, or at the wrong time, or for
the wrong purpose, or in the wrong way. But then, that's the way it is
with an­ger. It just hap­pens!

We can't always "do anger right," so an­cient biblical wisdom of­fers
an excellent solution for managing it. It teaches, "Don't let the sun
set on your anger."

Of course, problems cannot always be solved by bedtime, and
deep-seated anger may take time to heal. But even anger needs an
ending time.

Maybe it is time to put an end to anger you have carried far too long.
Today?
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[COMMENT]]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:09:00 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6625 Adversity, What Is It Good For? http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6148 Adversity, What Is It Good For?
By Kim Bloomer
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As I sat down to write this article, I was reflecting back over the last week – a week filled with adversity. We all go through it and it is during those times that we may often wonder what is it all for anyway? What is the point? What is it good for?

I decided to look up the word, adversity, from my old American Heritage Dictionary. The word is defined as “1. A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune. 2. A calamitous event.” It was all of the above for my husband and me. We had what most home owners hope to avoid – a major plumbing problem. Oh the thought sends shivers up my spine!

Nothing like this ever happens when it’s convenient or when you have stockpiled loads of money – as if! While you’re going through it all, you wonder “Why me? Why now? Why EVER???” Then you get the problem fixed, breathe a sigh of relief, and wait for the next calamitous event to hit! Sounds rather pessimistic doesn’t it?

No, not really, because that is life. Over the last year we’ve survived two computer crashes, resulting in the purchase of a new computer system (after the first crash and before the second), our dog having an allergic reaction to the medicine he was put on to get well (which is why I went completely to all natural care), both cars needing major repairs, and our A/C needing to be replaced. Then last week this plumbing problem happened – not to mention our vacuum cleaner broke and my husband got in a fender bender all in the same week! That does not include the myriad of other “little” things that happen during the normal course of life.

I could’ve sat down and had a great big pity party OR better I could discover what I’ve learned from all this and put it to use. You know the old saying when you get handed lemons you can squish up your face in bitterness or you can get better and make lemonade? Well, I decided to learn what God’s plan was for me in all this and take the high road to lemonade.
Now I know you’ll be thinking that I’m going to hand you this wonderful explanation and revelation so we can all go merrily down the road of life happily ever after. Not so - but it is inspirational I hope!

My husband and I did lots of knee bends last week - you know the ones where you bend them to the floor and look up fervently in expectation hoping that God will just take the situation miraculously away and you’ll go on your merry way? Don’t laugh; you know you’ve done it too! Well, that didn’t happen but what we did discover is that God is always in control. He allows adversity in our lives to grow our faith or to get your attention on Him.

If we never go through any valleys how will we know when we’ve reached a mountain top? How will we know if the mountain is even any good if all our lives we stay up on the mountain and never experience any valleys? I know we’d all like to avoid those “valleys” at all costs, but the most growth for anything happens during adversity. You can take a look at nature to see that is true. A butterfly doesn’t just change into a butterfly from the larvae (caterpillar state) until it has traversed the difficulty of climbing the tree, building a cocoon, staying there for a while, and then, with difficulty, breaking out of that cocoon to emerge a beautiful butterfly. It might sound like no big deal to us, but look at it from the standpoint of a caterpillar and you’ll change your tune.

God taught me and my husband that through all these trials, these hardships, these bummers, that He will provide and He does care. He wanted my trust in Him fully and completely. God has always had to get my attention with the old 2X4 method. This time the 2X4 was very literal – as in 2 feet deep (under the foundation of our house) and 4 feet wide! I can laugh at the imagery now but it sure wasn’t funny while we were going through that valley, I’ll tell you!

I know now that my faith was being thoroughly tested and all I kept hearing God say to me throughout this whole ordeal was “Trust Me”. Jesus allowed His disciples to experience many trials as a test of their faith, not the least of them the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:25). He doesn’t want us to solve our problems our way, He wants us to lean on Him and trust His provision. My husband and I did just that. We didn’t wait to go to God as a last resort; no, He was our first resort. There is nothing too big nor too complicated God can’t handle, after all, He created all things. He allows these adversities into our lives to get our attention, to grow us in Him. He tells us to abide in Him and He’ll abide in us.

That was the whole point and He really got my attention, again!

You know, the whole situation was a learning experience in God’s provision, in trusting Him. My dog understood that from the “get go”. He kept bringing the plumbers his toys, and “talking” to them which got us all laughing of course. The plumbing crew was one of the best I’ve ever had the misfortune to have to deal with (smile). They were so professional and worked so diligently and they did all they could to make a bad situation right again.

The upside to this story:
I was able to meet some new, hard working people last week. I was able to see my dog make a clown of himself. I was able to play around with our shampooer in lieu of having a vacuum cleaner. Therefore my carpets got real clean AND I got a new vacuum! Lastly, my regular routine was changed up a lot which helped me get outside of myself to see all of the many blessings God has bestowed upon me. I was able, through the adversity, to see God’s purpose. I may not have seen His purpose had He taken it away altogether.

So, no matter the situation, know that God is in control and that He has very good reasons for allowing adversity into our lives.


About the Author:
Kim Bloomer runs a home business in wellness and also publishes a pet wellness channel, http://www.Aspenbloom-WellPet.com . She is co-founder of a new marketing and advertising channel, Kick The Email Habit KickTheEmailHabit.net and KickTheEmailHabit.com or go to http://KimBloomer.com
[COMMENT]]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:41:00 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6148 The Autumn Season of a Career http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6619 by Cathy Goodwin

What is your current career season? You probably know right
away. What's really important is the awareness that our
lives, and our careers, are cyclical. Nearly everyone goes
through many cycles during a lifetime.

I first learned about career seasons from Rick Jarow, author
of Creating the Work You Love. When we're feeling as though
everything is dead, career-wise, it's helpful to realize we
are experiencing winter. Never fear, winter ends: spring is
really coming! And if we pay attention to the season, we
can realize what we need to do to prepare for what's coming.

The blue skies, crisp weather and golden colors of October
can be a special inspiration. Just as fall is a favorite
season for many people, a career autumn can be a happy time
in your life. The leaves change from green to gold as the
tree begins to offer the fruits of the last seasons. The
bright fall colors signal a need to prepare for the quiet,
dormant season that will soon follow.

Autumn is a way to say good-by with thankfulness and joy.
Here in my small New Mexico town, we are rescuing the last
apples before frost comes. We service air conditioners for
winter and make sure we have heat. The cats forgive us for
serving vet-approved cat crunchies instead of tuna fish and
snuggle up for warmth. The dog offers to cut short her
evening walk: it's cold out there!

You find yourself in the autumn of your career when you feel
as though you're ready to let go. Often you feel a final
tug, like the bright display of autumn leaves. I believe
career-changers will be well-prepared for a new life if they
honor those feelings.

Recognize that you have gained something valuable from your
recent career or residence, even if you're ready to move on.
Savor the last bright days and moments and prepare for the
silence and austerity of the winter.
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Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and
career/business consultant. "Stop pounding
on closed doors and let your next career find you."
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