I’m on a never-ending quest for articles on the topics of goal setting, time management, success, self-improvement, and stress relief. (Sometimes, it feels like a full time job!) Here’s some recent nuggets I’ve come across: –

Health resolutions are one of those annual rituals most of us try to conjure up in an effort to make a fresh start for the New Year. Unfortunately for many of us the healthy ideas we strongly support are often forgotten and abandoned by mid- February. Our effort to eat better, move more, journal our thoughts, spend less money, and take more time for ourselves or family are lost in the day to day shuffle of life’s behaviors. Why does this happen? Generally, the behaviors we are trying to change are either far more complex than we anticipated, or our commitment level just isn’t there.

How To Develop The Personal Power Necessary for Business Leadership & Success
Did you know that there are three sources of power in the business world? One source of power is Position Power. If you are the president or a senior manager in a company, you have Position Power. A second type of power is Expertise Power. If you have unique knowledge or skills —- you’ll have Expertise Power. The third type of power is Personal Power.

Declutter Checklist – the Secret to Staying on Top of the Clutter
Being organized is vital as you try to keep your household clean and in good running order. Just as businesses use checklists to make sure that things get done, you too can use one to make sure you stay ahead of the clutter in your home. A thorough checklist and calendar system can help keep you accountable to your chores, and give your family the nice home they deserve.

Glycemic Index – High Octane Fuel for Your Fire
Glycemic Index (or GI from here on out) is a rating that measures the speed at which specific carbs are transformed into glucose and released into your bloodstream. Pure glucose has a rating of 100 – the highest rating. The higher the number, the faster the breakdown and release of glucose will occur.