Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-30-2014, 08:02 AM
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The Role of Familiarity
With the people...
The Role of Familiarity
With the people we're really friendly and comfortable with, and with the people we spend a lot of time with, all too often our behavior becomes too familiar, and as a...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-29-2014, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 29
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Like a...
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Like a caterpillar crawling from leaf to leaf, we get too comfortable with the routine of our lives. We forget that we were born to be a butterfly. All we need to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-28-2014, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 29
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Too Dependent on Technology?
Technology...
Too Dependent on Technology?
Technology makes life easier, efficient and enjoyable! But do you get anxious when a particular technology is unavailable? If nothing was available, would you still...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-27-2014, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 29
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Like the Rose
Just look at a rose, isn't it...
Like the Rose
Just look at a rose, isn't it extraordinary how something so beautiful comes out from a hard, spiky stick, which grows out from the dirt! Actually, the thorns, the stems, the roots,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-26-2014, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 29
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Happiness in Achievement
A sense of...
Happiness in Achievement
A sense of achievement always makes us happy. But when happiness is in achievements, we tend to delay our happiness until we have achieved.
And when there is an...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-25-2014, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 29
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Your Personal Motto
Companies have mottoes,...
Your Personal Motto
Companies have mottoes, a phrase that communicates their product, their unique selling point in a catchy, snappy way. So what about you? Do you have a personal motto?
Having...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-24-2014, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 29
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People are your Mirrors
You may find that...
People are your Mirrors
You may find that the qualities & personality traits you like or dislike in others are likely to also exist in you. Really? Yes, people really can be your mirrors. They...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-23-2014, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 29
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Take a Break
Take a break. It makes you...
Take a Break
Take a break. It makes you more productive, boosts your focus, and it's good for your well being.
Schedule regular breaks in the day (not too many, not too long), maybe every hour...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-22-2014, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 29
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The Thought Bank
Just as we pay attention to...
The Thought Bank
Just as we pay attention to our bank balance, we also need to check the account of our thoughts. Thoughts are like currency. Think positively and you’ll increase your 'bank'...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-21-2014, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 29
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How to be with different people
Everyone’s...
How to be with different people
Everyone’s different. The key is to adapt yourself to different people. This does not mean that you have to be someone you're not. To be able to adapt, you first...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-20-2014, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 29
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Healthy Distraction
Feeling stressed,...
Healthy Distraction
Feeling stressed, worried, upset? Sometimes, but not always, what works well is distraction.
Distract yourself in a healthy way by doing something that interrupts and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-19-2014, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 29
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Stop the Hesitation
Do you hesitate a lot?...
Stop the Hesitation
Do you hesitate a lot? Even over simple things? Address your hesitation & understand what's making you hesitant, & why. Then give yourself a time limit to make up your mind.
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-18-2014, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 29
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An Everyday Pilgrim
Pilgrimages may not be...
An Everyday Pilgrim
Pilgrimages may not be as common as they used to be but even today people go to places such as the Camino de Santiago, Mecca, Machu Picchu....
For some people, a pilgrimage...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-17-2014, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 29
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Note, not Tone of Criticism
Sometimes a...
Note, not Tone of Criticism
Sometimes a criticism contains useful suggestions. But often we respond to the tone of the criticism, and not the suggestions.
Try this: Firstly, note down the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-16-2014, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 29
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Visualizing for Success
Just as many...
Visualizing for Success
Just as many athletes and performers often do a complete mental run through of a routine or performance, in the same way, we too can use visualization for self-improvement,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-15-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 29
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Be Punctual
Be punctual. To arrive early,...
Be Punctual
Be punctual. To arrive early, or right on time, is a sign of respect for yourself and others. By being punctual you reduce your stress levels and avoid causing inconvenience to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-14-2014, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 29
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Take Up Courage
When we get disappointed and...
Take Up Courage
When we get disappointed and disheartened, we often stop and give up. That's when it's important to renew our courage and enthusiasm. This week, choose one thing that you've...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-13-2014, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 29
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Young at Heart
Feel young at heart? You've...
Young at Heart
Feel young at heart? You've heard the saying, "you're only as old as you feel." Or even, "you're only as young as you feel."
No matter what age you are, here are 3 things to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-12-2014, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 29
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Punctuate Your Thoughts
Putting your...
Punctuate Your Thoughts
Putting your punctuation in the right place matters, right! Do you punctuate the thoughts in your mind?
Insert commas to separate & slow down your thoughts, question...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-11-2014, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Trusting Each Other
In each other we trust,...
Trusting Each Other
In each other we trust, or do we? Trust is such an important element in our relationships, so examine if you really trust the people in your life.
If you want to trust...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-10-2014, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Attention to Distraction
When we're driving...
Attention to Distraction
When we're driving we have to pay attention to the road, the traffic, the route and all the different things happening around us. If we get distracted, then this affects...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-09-2014, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Strengths Inventory
This week, make time to...
Strengths Inventory
This week, make time to take an inventory of your strengths. List them.
Decide if you want to invest & further develop your strengths. Make sure you affirm & spend time in...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-08-2014, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Spark Your Creativity
Creativity often gets...
Spark Your Creativity
Creativity often gets buried under routine, responsibility and simple neglect. So the next time you’re in a creative rut, do something to find your spark again. Make time...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-07-2014, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 29
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Beyond the Surface
Most of the time, we skim...
Beyond the Surface
Most of the time, we skim over the surface without exploring what's below. So take time to look beyond the surface. See the people behind the structures; the intentions behind...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-06-2014, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Go Getter, Go Giver
It's good to be a go...
Go Getter, Go Giver
It's good to be a go getter! But why not be a go giver as well as a go getter. Take action and make things happen, but at the same time, give.
Give what you want to give. ...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-05-2014, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
At Home in the Body
Think of the body as...
At Home in the Body
Think of the body as your home. Just as your home needs regular repairs, improvements and cleaning, in the same way, give the necessary time, attention and care to your body....
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-04-2014, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Those Awkward Moments
We've all experienced...
Those Awkward Moments
We've all experienced awkward moments, falling in front of everyone, the silence after a bad joke, forgetting someone's name....
And when it happens, do you act like it...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-03-2014, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Compete or Complement
Often when a group of...
Compete or Complement
Often when a group of people are working together, there's a tendency to compete with each other. This can enhance motivation but it can also weaken teamwork.
How about...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-02-2014, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
The Nature of Peace
Most of us find it easy...
The Nature of Peace
Most of us find it easy to find peace in nature. Whether it's the waves on a beach, the green in the park, the rolling hills, the colors of a sunset....
But did you know...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
06-01-2014, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,585
Thought For Today - June
A Quiet Day
Shhh! Make today a quiet day. There's no need to retreat from the world. Carry on with your schedule as planned, just practice being quieter than normal. There's no need to stop...
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