Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-31-2015, 06:10 AM
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Savoring Delicious Moments
Have you had any...
Savoring Delicious Moments
Have you had any delicious moments today? Moments you've really savored?
A morning drink, a good meal, a favorite activity....?
How about savoring, not only the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-30-2015, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 30
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Unplugging Your Expectations
Expecting the...
Unplugging Your Expectations
Expecting the best of others is definitely a better option than the alternative.
But when people don’t live up to your expectations, how do you react? Now, you...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-29-2015, 06:49 AM
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The Mind Room
Think of your mind as a room;...
The Mind Room
Think of your mind as a room; what does it look like?
Are the curtains & the windows closed? Is the room of your mind stuffy? Cluttered with thoughts & information? And what's...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-28-2015, 06:27 AM
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Think I'm Lazy
Ever find yourself thinking,...
Think I'm Lazy
Ever find yourself thinking, 'I'm so lazy'? If you think of yourself as lazy, you’ll convince yourself that you have no energy or focus. This may breed more laziness.
Come on,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-27-2015, 07:44 AM
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Life's Speed Bumps
We encounter many speed...
Life's Speed Bumps
We encounter many speed bumps in life, just like the ones on the road - situations that come into our lives to slow us down. If you don’t slow down but drive over the speed...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-25-2015, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 30
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Like a Trapeze Artist
If change is a fact of...
Like a Trapeze Artist
If change is a fact of life, then why do we try to hold on to the old ways or adapt badly to the new? Why not be like a trapeze artist and leap from one swing to another. ...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-25-2015, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 30
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A Better Atmosphere
Whether at work, at home...
A Better Atmosphere
Whether at work, at home or at any other place, the surrounding atmosphere affects us.
If the atmosphere is stressful or negative, you can choose not to absorb the stress...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-24-2015, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 30
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Being A Busy Bee
Now there's nothing wrong...
Being A Busy Bee
Now there's nothing wrong with being a busy bee. But as you buzz around, what are you collecting? Things that weigh you down or make you buoyant?
Now just as bees don’t waste...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-23-2015, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 30
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What's Your Agenda?
We all have personal...
What's Your Agenda?
We all have personal agendas. They inform everything we do. But often we ourselves are not aware of what they are. So check, why you do, what you do.
Be clear about your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-22-2015, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 30
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Making Small Talk
Do you think small talk is...
Making Small Talk
Do you think small talk is unimportant, a waste of time? If you do, then think again. Small talk is worth your time. It’s an opportunity to show interest and find out how...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-21-2015, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 30
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Thoughts On News
How do you feel when you...
Thoughts On News
How do you feel when you read, watch or listen to all those news stories that are scary & sad? Mad? Next time you get mad, turn it into M.A.D. (Make A Difference)
Channel the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-20-2015, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 30
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It's Time For A Pat On The Back
Finish one...
It's Time For A Pat On The Back
Finish one task & it’s onto the next. Any feeling of accomplishment is quickly lost as we move onto what's next.
When you finish one thing, how about, taking a...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-18-2015, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 30
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Crack the Glass Ceiling
For most of us, the...
Crack the Glass Ceiling
For most of us, the glass ceiling that stands in the way of success is our own self-limiting beliefs. Identify what's holding you back. Determine the steps you need to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-18-2015, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 30
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In the Middle of a Muddle
Are you in the...
In the Middle of a Muddle
Are you in the middle of a muddle? What's clouding your clarity? Emotions, expectations, history with the story, people's influence and opinion....
Be an observer,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-17-2015, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 30
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Are You Should-ing?
"I should exercise...
Are You Should-ing?
"I should exercise more." "I should eat healthier." "I should do more." The word "should" isn't negative but the way we use it, has a negative tone.
Think about replacing...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-16-2015, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 30
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It's Time For Downtime
We all need a bit of...
It's Time For Downtime
We all need a bit of downtime, and if it's getting relegated to the sidelines, here’s a reminder to reserve time for downtime.
How you use your downtime depends on what...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-15-2015, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 30
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When It Hurts
When someone steps on your...
When It Hurts
When someone steps on your foot, do you fume? Keep fuming and you'll spoil your mood. Yes, it hurts but can you forgive their carelessness?
Next time someone says or does...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-14-2015, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 30
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We Speak The Same Language
Even though we...
We Speak The Same Language
Even though we live in a world of diversity, where we're so different from each other & have such different communication styles, we all smile & laugh in the same...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-13-2015, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 30
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Turn Weaknesses Into Strengths
Focus on your...
Turn Weaknesses Into Strengths
Focus on your strengths but don't forget about your weaknesses. This week, identify your weaknesses, for example, behaviors that hold you back or things you find...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-11-2015, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 30
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Flow Like Water
Be fluid like water and...
Flow Like Water
Be fluid like water and adapt your nature to your surroundings. Your practice is not to resist. Instead of forcing things to be the way you want them to be, go with the flow.
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-11-2015, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 30
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Think Short Term or Long Term?
Often we're...
Think Short Term or Long Term?
Often we're too focused on the short term. We go for quick fix options, not long term solutions. We look for short term enjoyment, not long term benefit. Often...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-10-2015, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 30
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Caught In The Shallow
Most of us get caught...
Caught In The Shallow
Most of us get caught up in events and people, local and global, famous and not so famous. When we get caught in what is happening on the surface, often, it can make our...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-09-2015, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
Know Your Stress
What causes you stress? Is...
Know Your Stress
What causes you stress? Is it your job, a relationship, health, wealth.....? Or is it a demanding deadline, an overcrowded train, a throwaway comment.....?
To know your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-08-2015, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 30
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To Do, Before A Conversation
Before an...
To Do, Before A Conversation
Before an important conversation or even a difficult conversation, take a little time for preparation. Work out your purpose for the conversation, what to say and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-07-2015, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 30
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Calming The Emotional Storm
Sometimes our...
Calming The Emotional Storm
Sometimes our emotions are like calm waves, sometimes they descend like a grey mist, and sometimes they arrive as a full blown storm.
Next time you get swept up in...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-06-2015, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
Magnify or Modify
Ever make a mountain out...
Magnify or Modify
Ever make a mountain out of a molehill? Make much ado about nothing? Many of us have the habit of magnifying situations in our minds. Magnify and we turn nothing into...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-04-2015, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
Choosing to Love
There are some things in...
Choosing to Love
There are some things in life that can’t be changed, but you still have some choices that are yours to make: to love or hate, to embrace or ignore, to accept or resist, the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-04-2015, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
Monday, Monday
Do you look forward to...
Monday, Monday
Do you look forward to Mondays? Is it your favorite day of the week?
If you find Mondays a bit of a drag, try the following:
- Plan for the coming week on Friday.
- Make time...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-03-2015, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
No Time To Think
Do you feel like there’s no...
No Time To Think
Do you feel like there’s no time to think? What do you do when something is urgent or important and you want to make it happen? You schedule it into your diary, squeeze it in,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-02-2015, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
The Making Of An Apology
We're quick to...
The Making Of An Apology
We're quick to apologize when we step on someone’s toe, or bump into someone, but what about when it really matters? Maybe, we're not so quick because apologizing when it...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
07-01-2015, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,630
Thought For Today - July
Capture The Moment
To enjoy the moment, you need to be fully engaged in it.
When you capture that moment on a camera or a phone, you inadvertently remove yourself from that moment and, as a...
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