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Exercise is an important factor in happiness, self-confidence, and self-discipline. A good first step to starting an exercise program is decide on three days that ou can dedicate to exercise. Try to space them out evenly throughout the week. Open your calendar and mark these days as "Exercise Day". Whenever this day comes around, force yourself to get up and get in some sort of exercise.  Your daily workout does more than build your muscles. It will help you: 1. feel good about yourself 2. boost your self-esteem 3. be healthier 4. boost your brainpower 5. improve your attention 6. Improve reasoning 7. Improve memory  Eventually, work your way up to a 30-minute workout, 5 days a week.  Your brain will benefit as much as your biceps! Click  here to see how carbs can make you fat .

Tips to feel better Try new things . It can feel great to try one little thing that you would not normally do. It can be anything like making a bowl of pudding. Be silly . Find the time to be a kid. Play a silly game on your phone. It can help release tension. Sleep . Get seven or eight hours of sleep. Click here for sleep tips . Be helpful to others . It can feel good to feel like your're contributing something. Helping someone can make a big difference. Click here for some ideas . Disconnect . Give yourself a break, chill out, and be with yourself. Give your brain a rest. Alerts are great at breaking focus and can be distracting. Try keeping your phone out of sight for a while. If you’re on a deadline, put your phone on “do not disturb,” move your tablet to a desk drawer, and close your email. Optimism . Think positive! Studies show that optimism can reduce stress and make you more productive.  Congratulate Yourself . Pat yourself on the back! Reflect ...

The salt salesman There once was a salt salesman who worked for a company that sold salt to grocery stores. This guy grew up poor then joined the Navy. After his time in the Navy, he got into the salt business. One problem selling salt is that all salt is basically the same. Salt is salt no matter where you go to get it. There was nothing special about the salt that he was selling that differentiated it from other salt. Because of this, salt is generally purchased based only on the price. Yet, this guy became the top salt salesman in the company. So how did he do this? He found a system (not a goal) of helping people without asking for anything in return.  For example, one day, the salt salesman was selling salt at a grocery store and found out that the store owner was reorganizing his store over the weekend. On Saturday, the salt salesman showed up unannounced and helped the store owner reorganize his store. He ended up spending most of the day there. That store owner b...

To let go... Does not mean to stop caring, it means you can't do it for someone else.  Does not mean to cut yourself off, it is the realization that you can't do it for someone else.   Does not mean to care for, it means to care about.   Does not mean to fix, it means to be supportive.   Does not mean to change another, it means to make the most of yourself.   Does not mean to deny, it means to accept.   Does not mean to nag or scold, it means to listen.   Does not mean to regret the past, it is to live for the future. It means that we should admit we are frequently powerless and that someone else's outcome may not be in our hands You should probably click here for more wisdom and inspiration .

Inscribed on the walls of an ancient Persian temple are these thoughts: Do not say  all you know, for he who says all he knows often says more than he knows. Do not tell  all you hear, for he who tells all he hears often tells more than he hears. Do not spend  all you have, for he who spends all he has often spends more than he has. Do not covet  all you see, for he who covets all he sees often wants more than he sees.   From appleseeds

You don't get more money by doing less work. There is no right way to do something wrong. The only person not making mistakes is the person that is not doing anything. Enthusiasm is like paint, it covers up a lot of mistakes. You have eyes on the front of your head rather than the back so you can see where you are going rather than where you've been. Pressure is when you are asked to do something you aren't prepared to do. How you treat people isn't as much about who they are as it is who you are. You never learn anything talking. Listen and ask questions. If you burn your neighbors house down, it doesn't make your house look any better. It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it. No one has ever drowned in sweat. Don't tell your problems to people: eighty percent don't care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them. Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attit...

The best partners are the ones who know and like themselves – well enough not to need the validation of others. If you don’t love yourself, you’ll always be chasing people who don’t love you, either. Couples work through everything by ensuring that they both get what they need. Beware of someone who is only focused on their own interests, at the exclusion of your's. Cheaters think everyone cheats. Liars think everyone lies. Never trust anyone that lies to you. 99% of the time, the person accusing you of doing something is doing it to you right now. How you resolve your first blowup argument tells you all you need to know about whether they are potential soul-mates or life-wreckers. When you're wrong, say you're wrong. When you're right, don't say anything. Not arguing or fighting in a relationship represents a lack of interest. People who care about one another tend to argue sometimes. Don't chase people. Work hard and be yourself. The rig...

Three solutions to every problem:  Accept it Change it Leave it If you can't accept it, change it. If you can't change it, leave it. ... and for even more wisdom like this, click here .

Used in a commencement speech given by the former  CEO of Coca-Cola, Brian G. Dyson: "Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life. How? Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for wit...

After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing he said was "DON'T!"    Keep Scrolling   "Don't what?" Adam replied. "Don't eat the forbidden fruit."  God said.                             Keep Scrolling   "Forbidden fruit?  We have forbidden fruit?  Hey Eve..we have forbidden fruit!!!!!" " No Way !"   Keep scrolling "Yes way!" "Do NOT eat the fruit!" said God. "Why" "Because I am your Father and I said so!"  God replied, wondering why He hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants.  A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was   angry !  "Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?"  God asked.   "Uh huh," Adam replied. "Then why did you?" said the Fa...

Find something you like to do Find something you do well Find someone who will pay you to do it If nobody will pay you to do it, it is a hobby...not a profession.

Honesty Do what you say you will do. This causes other people to trust you.  Trust is fragile and takes years to earn. It must be re-earned each time you have contact with a person. Self-discipline Successful people are able to stick to the task at hand. The more successful you become, the more unpleasant the tasks will be that you have to perform. Toughness/resilience The ability to lock onto a problem and pursue it through many disappointments and failures to a successful solution. Pride Take pride in what you are doing. Knowledge Successful people know more about their particular industry than anyone else. Decisions are made by logic and careful thought. Competitive Successful people love to finish first. Click here for some wisdom from Dr. Lou .

Some Great Dad Advice Avoid those who leave that last sip at the bottom of their beer. Take your time mowing the lawn. Your wife might have some other stuff for you to do. When betting the NBA, don’t waste time on research. Pick a team, anything can happen. If you’re going to let yourself get fat, at least wear cool clothes and footwear. Always be a gentleman. Never be a cheapskate. Call your mother at least once a week. If you have a great dad, be sure to call him Sunday. If you don’t, remember, it could be worse. You could be Tatum O’Neal . This was found here .