6 Ways Successful People Start the Day, and Crafting Rituals

Is it possible to craft a great day even if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?  Habits and rituals make kicking off a great day more likely. Sometimes it comes down to doing one thing as many achievers have found.

This How to Start the Day infographic was originally posted by Founders and Funders

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone or every morning. The infographic above makes that clear. Finding what works for you is the key. Yes! Remember too that your day may start a little differently on different days of the week. (more…)

5 Benefits to Waking Up Early and How to Make It Happen (Infographic)

Why would anyone want to get up early? Really! Given a choice, it seems that many of us would prefer to savor those early morning moments in deep sleep. Besides, those late nights are so packed with fun and down-time possibilities. If you want to give it a try here are some tips for getting up early.

This How to Wake Up Early infographic was originally posted at Entrepreneur.com

I’ll  tell you what gets me to rise ‘n shine.  This isn’t for everyone, so consider yourself warned and stop reading right here, if you don’t care to begin getting up early. I mean it! (more…)

Find Your Superpower Button with these Positive Affirmations for Communication

What if you had a button you could push to enable a superpower in your life? Is it possible to turn on a special ability in communication or success in relationships? I say YES! Your communication with any other person starts in your mind, your thoughts.

The outcome of that communication is determined in large part by what you expect, and most importantly what you believe about yourself as a communicator.

Sure you will always learning more about and improving in, your communications and relationships, but the fact is, you do have what it takes to manage them well. Often we have just been programmed negatively over time and we keep living out those old programs. You don’t have to stay there. (more…)

Habits … Beliefs … and Eagles

What do these all have in common?

I read a story about an eagle, which had been chained so long to a stake in the ground that he had worn a rut in the ground, by going around and around it.

Photo courtesy of www.istockphoto.com

The bird was getting old. Its master felt sorry for it and thought, “I’m going to set it free!” He took the metal ring off of its foot. Then he took the eagle and tossed it into the air. What do you suppose happened? (more…)