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Keep Going “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Don’t let a setback get you down. Keep going and overcome that obstacle! Click here to read another nugget about Winston Churchill ...or... Click here for a quote by Albert Schweitzer.

Famous Insomniacs Have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. Some famous insomniacs include: Benjamin Franklin Winston Churchill Vincent Van Gogh Marilyn Monroe See what you can do today to improve your sleep hygiene: Create a calming routine before bed. Eliminate all lights and sounds around your bedroom. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Another sleep tip is here . Or...click here for a quote by Winston Churchill .

Love What You Do “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” –Albert Schweitzer Click here for some quotes about insight .

Do Positive Things “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” –Barack Obama Click here to see a Barack Obama before and after .

Childish Behavior “Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds.” - JoJo Jensen, voice actor and author of Dirt Farmer Wisdom She’s not talking about the cute and cuddly kind. Studies show that poor sleep makes us irritable and short-tempered, so keep your cool with 7-9 hours of sleep tonight.  Click here to read about circadian rhythms .

Critical Thinking When someone criticizes you or your work, it hurts — but you don’t have to get defensive. Handle it professionally:  Request specific examples.  Agree that there's room for improvement.  Ask what you can do better. Click here for a productivity tip .

Productivity Perception Much of your productivity comes from your own perception of how much work you’re getting done. Studies show that perceived work ability indicates perceived productivity loss, so keep yours up.  Make a task list, even including little tasks, and feel a sense of productivity every time you cross one off. Click here to read about work/life balance ideas .

Circadian Rhythms Did you know… Back in 400 BC, Androsthenes, scribe of Alexander the Great, described the movement of tamarind leaves — how they close at night and open during the day. Sound familiar? This is the first account of what’s now called circadian rhythms. Apply this ancient lesson by going to bed and waking up the same time each day. Sleep Shifts Did you know… In the 1600s, waking up in the middle of the night was the norm. People slept in 2 segments — and in between woke up to read, pray, and socialize. We’ve since found that a straight shot of sleep is better for daily rest and recovery.  Get some great sleep tips by clicking  right here . or... Click here to read Alexander the Great's final words .

Stay Balanced What are your priorities? Is it your relationship, your job, or yourself?  W hile you may value certain parts of your life over others, strike a balance so that you feel more relaxed and at peace. If you are too focused on your job, you may end up neglecting your family and friends, or vice versa. Manage how much time you spend on these aspects of your life, and don’t forget to spend time on yourself. Click here to read an inspirational story about managing the work/life balance .

Rise & Shine Ever wonder how people woke up before the alarm clock was invented? Without buzzes and ringtones, they had some interesting methods: Clepsydras , or water clocks with a floating bob that rang out when the water reached a certain level Knocker-ups , or people who rapped on windows with a long pole Religious bells and prayers Factory whistles during the industrial age