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Editor’s Scribbles

Hello fellow Chasers. A warm welcome to our current and many new subscribers this week.

Are temperatures warming up in your part of the world? The weather for swimsuits, shorts and sleeveless shirts is almost here. Who needs a better reason to get in shape?

But for many of us though, staying motivated is the biggest challenge, isn’t it? We work out for a week or two, look in the mirror, see no change and we give up.

Guilty, guilty? Yes, but don’t hang up your gear or your goals just yet. Not till you’re done with the two must-reads I have for you today. Psst, stop by and tell me how the tips work out for you and be rewarded with a free classified.

Whatever you’re doing, have fun and stick with it. Enjoy your weekend. See you back here next Friday .

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Modern Living

How to Stay Motivated Day In and Day Out

by Peter Murphy

Staying motivated requires a daily ritual.

In other words, motivation is not a one-time event. To stay motivated you need to do certain things each day to stay driven.

I was reading some tips recently - written by an extremely successful business man. He has risen to the top in two different and very competitive industries so I assumed he was one of those naturally driven people.

I was wrong.

Everyday he has certain rituals he counts on to keep himself motivated. Here are three tips you can start using today:

1. Spend at least five minutes a day on your goals.

Review your goals for the day and for the week. Then imagine them as already achieved in your mind. See the successful outcomes, hear people praising you, and feel the glow of success.

Do this each day and you will stay focused even when you have setbacks. You will stay motivated over time.

2. Meditate each day.

Take time each day to be still. Meditate, listen to relaxing music or find another way that works for you and give yourself some time just for you.

Turn off the TV, turn off the radio, let the phone ring out and take a break from the demands people place on you each day.

Use this time to reflect on what you are doing and on what you want to do next.

Very often, you will feel recharged and ready for action after even 10 minutes, And you will often come up with great new ideas for handling the problems you face.

When you feel refreshed it is easier to stay motivated.

This time invested in peace of mind will leave you feeling renewed. And the more time you put into this the greater the benefits.

3. Feed your mind positive information.

Make a point each day of reading a book or listening to a tape to learn something new.

Spending time on personal development each day will help to build your belief in what is possible for you.

In a world where so many people are negative we need to counteract it with positive input every day, not just now and again.

One final point...

If possible do not tune into the news when you are waking up in the morning. Give yourself an hour before bombarding your mind with negative news stories.

You have all day to follow the news if you want to. Just give your mind a chance to focus before letting others direct your thinking.

Use these simple tips each day and you will stay motivated.

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About the author:

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

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Weight Loss for Beginners

by Ryan Fyfe

Getting into a weight loss program or any type of dieting is intimidating for a beginner. Better health is something that we should all work towards, and be bold about. With the right preparation and attitude we can all get into and achieve success in Weight Loss. Provided below are some tips that can help you get into Weight Loss, and help you progress along the way.

• Seek Advice - When first starting out there is no sense trying to learn everything for yourself! Take some time to talk to others who are more experienced, and learn what you can from them. It can take time to really work out what works for your body, and your lifestyle, and by talking to others you can save a lot of the time in experimenting, and see the results you want, faster.
• Exercise - When getting into a weight loss plan, make sure you are after one that is interested in the general well being of your body, rather than one that will just pull the pounds off the fastest. Understand that someone who is a bit overweight can be a lot more physically healthy than someone who is lean. I strongly believe that any good Weight Loss program should have an exercise program to go along with it. This will help promote a healthier lifestyle, increase the speed of your progress, give you a strong heart and lungs, and will make you feel mentally fresh, and full of energy.
• Diet - Just as important as exercising throughout a weight loss program you need to make sure to find a diet that will work for your lifestyle and your goals. Be reasonable, and be persistent. One of the biggest flaws in diet programs, is that users will follow them for 5 out of 7 days of a week, and on the other 2 binge on foods that work negatively towards the progress of the whole program. Be mentally strong and take the steps necessary to make this as easy as possible. It can be simple things like not buying junk foods, and staying out of Coffee/Donut shops that can make all the difference.
• Set Goals - Set goals that are attainable. Out of reach goals only set yourself up for failure. Take it one step at a time, and enjoy/celebrate your success all the way up the ladder. Whether it’s taking it pounds at a time or making sure you stick to your diet and exercise program 100% of the time, you need to set goals! Life gets busy and without goals and marks to work towards it’s easy to lose focus, and fall off.
• Visualize Success - It’s important to see yourself succeeding before begin any program. This winning mind will set yourself up for success and help you stay positive and motivated throughout your entire program!

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About the author:

Ryan Fyfe is the owner and operator of Weight Loss Area. Which is a great web directory and information center for Weight Loss and related topics like Dieting and exercise.

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