You know I believe it is so important to be able to fully follow your passion full time.
That feeling of excitement inside is telling you to go that path. It's guiding you to a truly fulfilling life.
You
need to get around people who will support your passion as well. Like
for me, my passion is helping people achieve their dream lives. . Whether it's they want to sleep in, working from home just off their smart phone or computer.. . They want to quit their job and spend time with the people they care about, any single moment they choose.. . Or they maybe want to explore the entire vast world, I love helping people get there. . So,
I got around people already doing it, and now every single day when I
help someone who reached out to me, it makes me excited. . Follow your passion. Get around supportive people. And enjoy life!
Best wishes, Garrett
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Putting aside excuses will help you achieve your goals whether you want to get fitter, lose weight or get ahead in your job.
It’s too much effort…it’s too much hard work…I just don’t have the time.
These are some of the most common excuses most of us make at
Stressed man who feels overwhelmed | Source: iStock
Picture this scenario: You’re at work, being bombarded with assignments and meetings, and you begin to feel overwhelmed by all of your tasks. The feeling of being “overwhelmed”
is described by psychologist Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, as “feeling
completely overcome in mind or emotion.” Deibler adds that when a
particular stressor is too much to manage, you get that overwhelmed
feeling.
Deibler notes that this feeling can manifest itself as anxiety, or a
“maladaptive thought process” such as doubt or helplessness, worry,
lashing out, or crying. If you’re experiencing any of these feelings,
take a deep breath and then read on to discover four strategies that
will help you feel calm. These are only a few suggestions, and if you
continue to feel overwhelmed and think it may be a symptom of more serious anxiety disorder, do seek professional help.
1. Breathe
The advice of many is to “just breathe” and for good reason: Although
it’s simple, it works. In fact, there is a direct connection between
our emotional state and breathing.
An anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed person breathes as if they have
just finished running a marathon, whereas a calm person breathes
differently — more slow and steady. The best way to bring your heart
rate down and regain your cool is to focus on your breathing.
The American Institute of Stress stresses that the best way to bring yourself back to your normal state is to focus on your breathing
right there in the moment. In fact, AIS recommends abdominal breathing
for 20 to 30 minutes each day to prevent overwhelm and reduce anxiety
and stress. The Institute adds that, “Deep breathing increases the
supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic
nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness. Breathing techniques help you feel connected to your body — it brings your awareness away from the worries in your head and quiets your mind.”
2. Jot it down
Man writing down feelings
If you write down
what’s bothering you, it may help you put everything into
perspective. Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., explains in an article for
Psych Central that it’s important to give yourself five minutes to write
down everything that’s bothering you and hold nothing back. This helps
to give your brain a much-needed break from the moment and how you’re
feeling.
3. Reach out for support
This is one of the best things to do when you’re overcome with overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Forbes suggests that you ask your family and friends to
help you figure out how to feel less overwhelmed. You’re reaching out
to them as a means of support and for any insights or advice on how to
make your situation better.
4. Take a walk and listen to music
Man walking | Source: iStock
Taking a walk is scientifically proven to beat stress. The Daily Mail
reports that scientists have found that briskly walking (or jogging)
can calm you down by triggering nerve cells
in the brain that relax your senses. Though exercise has long been
known to calm you down, the exact brain mechanism behind this phenomenon
had remained a mystery until now. When you’re feeling overwhelmed,
excuse yourself from the office to take a brisk walk outside or walk up
and down the stairs.
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Americans spend a lot of their hard earned money on clothes. According to the Joint Economic Committee’s analysis on the impact of the fashion industry, more than $250 billion is spent annually on fashion in the United States. The average household spends
$1,700 on clothes annually, according to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, which accounts for about 3.5% of a family’s average
expenses. Forbes points out that these numbers account mostly for waste,
rather than need. In other words, we’re spending a lot of our discretionary income
on clothing we don’t need. You might argue that this extra money is
spent because you’re buying things that will help you look your best,
and it’s definitely a valid argument. However, it is possible to look
great without breaking the bank — as long as you use these 5 strategies.
1. Buy your clothes at the right time
You may not realize this, but there’s a right and wrong time to buy
your clothing. While Black Friday and after Christmas sales are
traditionally great times to shop, what about the rest of the year? When
it comes to the weekdays, Thursday is the best day of the week
to shop for clothes because a lot of weekend sales begin then. In
addition, Saturday is a great day to make it into a department store.
There are also certain days of the week that might be best for shopping
for specific apparel types online. Lastly, buying off-season usually
gets you a better deal than buying what’s hot and trendy right now.
2. Don’t shop impulsively
Man shopping for clothes | Source: iStock
This happens to even the most budget conscious men: You see a piece
of clothing that you just have to have. Before quickly buying it,
though, ask yourself whether this piece would work with at least several
other items in your existing wardrobe. Also consider where you would
wear this piece to, especially if it’s a dressier item. If after
answering those questions it seems unlikely that you’d wear it, don’t
buy it, no matter how much you love it, because it’s just going to sit
in your closet. Lifehacker recommends you use the “meat and potatoes” rule,
courtesy of designer Michael Kors: 70% of the clothes you own should be
everyday clothes, and the other 30% is the icing on the cake, so to
speak, the items that are a little more shiny and dressier for dinners
or evenings out.
Another great tip to avoid shopping impulsively? Don’t bring a friend or an enabler
who may convince you to buy something you don’t need. Bring with you a
list of what you want and a budget of what you can spend to avoid
over-spending.
3. Know your clothes are at their lowest price
Are you really getting the lowest price you can for you clothes? That
same shirt or pants you’ve been eyeing may be significantly less
expensive a week from now or even three weeks from now. There’s a little
secret that few consumers know about, and they’re secret price codes.
Different stores have different sale indicators and different mark down
schedules. For example, if you’re looking at an item on sale at Target,
you want to look for the price tag ending in the number 4, which
indicates that the price won’t go any lower than that. If the price ends
in 9, you should probably wait to buy it, and if it ends in a 6 or 8,
you also might want to consider waiting because the price may drop
further.
4. Learn to shop consignment
Used clothes and shoes at a consignment store | Source: iStock
Thrifting and consignment shopping
is great because it’s like hunting for buried treasure, but you have to
know where to look for the right goods. Some rules for shopping are
steadfast, but the fun in shopping consignment is that you really can’t
ever truly predict what you’ll find. If you’re looking for better
quality clothing, because not all consignment shops are created equally,
try stores in nicer neighborhoods where people have more disposable
income and are more likely to get rid of pricier high-end merchandise.
5. Spend more money on the classics
Yes, we’re telling you to spend more money: Invest your money in pieces such
as a classic leather motorcycle jacket (that never goes out of style)
or a good, sturdy pair of leather shoes that you’ll get a lot of wear
out of. In other words, if you’re buying good quality staple pieces that
fit you, they’ll last much longer than if you bought a cheaper version
of the item with a quicker turn-over.
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5 Big Reasons Why Couples Divorce After Decades Of Marriage
If you or someone you know
recently divorced after 20 or more years together, you’re not alone.
Splitting up later in life, sometimes called “gray divorce,” is on the
upswing. In 2010, one in four divorces occurred among people age 50 and
above and the 50-plus set was more than twice as likely to be divorced
than in 1990, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage
Research at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
But why do couples split up after so much time together? And how can you prevent this from happening in your marriage?
There are five big reasons why couples divorce after decades of marriage:
1. They Grow Apart
The process that leads to gray divorce isn’t typically a sudden event or trigger, says Stan Tatkin, author of Wired For Love.
Rather, it often happens slowly over time. “It’s like an unbreakable
plate you drop repeatedly,” he says. “The relationship develops
microcracks inside the structure you can’t see. Then it finally reaches a
critical mass and shatters.”
Hormonal changes that arise with age can cause significant shifts in sex drive.
— Jessica O’Reilly, author of ‘The New Sex Bible’
It’s a reason many couples that split late in life say they’ve simply
grown apart. This usually comes as a shock to close friends and family,
such as when Al and Tipper Gore separated in 2010 after 40 years of
marriage.
An undercurrent of dissatisfaction can happen for a number of
reasons, but several dominant themes crop up regularly, says Tatkin.
“Often one person — usually the woman — feels she’s given up too much.
She may have put aside her career as she raised the children. She feels
the wear and tear of the relationship because it wasn’t collaborative.”
2. Their Age
Other times age is a factor. A big age difference that was not an
issue at the beginning of a relationship may become a problem later in
life, Tatkin says. Or people may hit middle-age and crave a reboot.
Tatkin explains that people go through physiological and biological
“brain upgrades” at certain times in their lives, including at age 15
and again at 40. “Every time you experience one you want to go back [in
time],” he says. Starting a relationship with a younger person satisfies
this urge for some people.
3. They’re Bored
Steve Siebold, a psychological performance and mental toughness coach and author of 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of The World Class, cites
boredom as a factor. “Being around the same person 24/7, depending on
the relationship, can lead to boredom,” he says. In other cases, people
stop trying. “You work hard, play hard and take care of business, but
you’ve stopped being the attentive, attractive spouse. You’ve allowed
yourself to become complacent.”
4. Their Money Issues
Differences in spending habits and financial difficulties may finally
come to a head cause a break-up. One spouse may be a big spender while
the other likes to save, Siebold says. “The kids’ activities, expenses
and college funds eat the family’s discretionary cash and you’re deep in
debt,” he notes.
5. Sex
Sexual incompatibility can become more pronounced, says Jessica O’Reilly, author of The New Sex Bible and Astroglide’s resident sexologist.
“Hormonal changes that arise with age can cause significant shifts in
sex drive. And though every couple of every age experiences
differentials in desire, these can become more pronounced with age.”
Couples who may be heading down the path to divorce can take steps to pull themselves back with these five tips:
1. Put the Relationship First
You should be about protecting each other in harsh environments and
have each other’s back, says Tatkin. “You must become experts for each
other and protect each other in private and public — and never threaten
the relationship.” In addition, Tatkin says, couples should have a
strong sense of why they’re together. “Know the purpose that you serve
as a couple,” he says.
2. Take Care of Yourself
Gaining weight, not exercising and dressing slovenly sends a message
to your spouse that you don’t care anymore, says Siebold. “Try cutting
the carbs, trimming the fat and heading to the gym,” he advises.
3. Assess Your Role in the Problem
Before you give up on your marriage, look in the mirror, says
Siebold. “If there’s a boring person staring back at you, you may be the
problem,” he notes.
And if that is the case, Siebold suggests making a decision to create
some excitement in your life. Plan a new adventure together, start a
new business, learn a language or develop a new skill together. These
activities create new stories and may reignite your passion.
4. Talk About Sex
Couples who talk about their sexual expectations, changing needs and
vulnerabilities can manage their differences, O’Reilly says.
“Communication is essential. As your body changes you need to discuss
what feels good both physically and emotionally to cultivate intimacy,”
she adds.
5. Talk About Everything Else, Too
Lastly, Tatkin says you both need to tell each other everything. That’s the only way to work out your problems.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is kicking off a busy
week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at
its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event. On Tuesday,
its lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court over the
FBI's demand for help unlocking a San Bernardino killer's encrypted
iPhone.
The tech giant's dispute with the government has
commanded headlines for weeks, but it may get scant mention at the
company's product event. Instead, CEO Tim Cook is expected to show off
some new additions to the current family of iPhone and iPad devices at
Monday's gathering.
Apple could use a lift. IPhone sales are levelling
off, after surging last year to record levels that made Apple the
world's biggest company, by stock market value. And many are wondering
if Cook can come up with another big hit.
So far, however, there have been no hints of any
dramatic announcements, such as last year's highly anticipated Apple
Watch debut, or major initiatives like the company's long-rumored but
yet-to-materialize streaming TV service.
And even though Cook has been outspoken about his
opposition to a judge's order compelling Apple to write software that
overrides iPhone security features, tech analysts say he probably won't
risk overshadowing the company's products by discussing the case at
Monday's event.
While Apple has been mum about its plans, several
analysts expect the company will introduce an upgrade to its older,
four-inch iPhone 5S — aimed at consumers who haven't sprung for the
bigger-screen iPhone 6 models that Apple introduced over the last two
years. The new phone may come with features like Apple Pay and the
company's fastest processor, which have previously been offered only on
versions of the iPhone 6.
Analysts and tech blogs say Apple also may unveil a
new model of the iPad Pro, which the company introduced last year with
several features — like a detachable keyboard and stylus — designed for
business users.
A four-inch iPhone isn't likely to see the kind of
blockbuster demand that Apple enjoyed with its large-screen iPhone 6 and
6S models, according to several financial analysts, but it could help
Apple boost overall sales. The smaller phone might also draw some
additional users into the market for Apple's online services, including
Apple Music, Apple Pay and the highly profitable mobile App Store.
While shoppers bought a record 74.8 million iPhones
in the final three months of 2015, Apple has signaled demand in the
current three-month period will fall short of the 61 million iPhones
sold in the January-March quarter last year.
Even with new features, analysts say the
4-inch iPhone should sell at a lower price than the larger models, which
list at $549 or more. That means it may appeal to some shoppers,
especially in overseas markets, who want a premium phone at lower cost.
It may also draw interest from owners of older iPhone 5 models who find
the larger models unwieldy.
Many analysts expect Apple will release a more dramatically revamped new iPhone 7 in the fall.
The proliferation of iPhone and iPad models
may seem contrary to Apple's traditional focus — espoused by late Apple
cofounder Steve Jobs — on producing fewer products that it believes are
superior to competitors' offerings. By contrast, Samsung is known for
selling a multitude of phones and tablets at various sizes and prices.
But Apple has gradually expanded its family
of devices in recent years to reach consumers in different market
categories, which also helps the company sell more online goods and
services, said Gartner tech analyst Brian Blau.
"Tim
Cook has said he thinks there's a lot of life left in the iPhone product
line, despite the media and investor community pressuring Apple over
the potential decline in premium iPhone sales," Blau said. "I think it's
exactly these types of things that he has in mind."
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Rich people think and act differently than the rest of us. They aren't born with this "rich mentality" — they learn how and then choose to think and act this way.
It's a concept that
Putting aside excuses will help you achieve your goals whether you want to get fitter, lose weight or get ahead in your job.
