The secrets of success
51. Aromas have been proven to be
an effective means of entering a state of relaxation. Scents have a very
noticeable effect on your mindset and moods. Purchase the essential oils of
orange and clove bud from your local health food shop. Put a few drops of
either oil within a cup of boiling water and inhale the sweet smelling steam
for a few minutes. Then let the mixture sit in the room where you are resting.
You will gain a sense of peace and serenity. A little apple spice in the air
has recently been shown to induce a far more restful sleep.
52. Cultivate the art of walking
half an hour after you have finished eating your evening meal. Walks in natural
settings are the very best. Walking is, perhaps, nature's ideal exercise. And
when you walk, do not think about work or about the bills or about the
challenges you might be facing - this will neutralize many of the benefits.
Simply enjoy the walk. Notice the richness of your surroundings. Let your
senses drink in the beauty of nature and the crispness of the air for a change.
So many people who have mastered the art of growing younger have also mastered
the habit of a daily walk.
53. Start a program of weight
lifting at the gym. Strong people are mentally tough people. As you age, you
need not lose your physical nor your mental strength. 75 year-old men are
running marathons, 80 year-old women have scaled mountains and 90 year-old
grandparents are living rich, productive lives. Whether you are 19 or 93, stay
fit, stay motivated and stay passionate about life.
54. Never argue with the person
you work for - you will lose more than just the argument.
55. In terms of business attire,
dark suits (navy blue and charcoal grey) reflect power, sophistication and
authority. Have you ever seen a prime minister or president in a tan suit?
56. Regularly send handwritten
notes to your business clients and your other relations to strengthen the bond.
Develop a system which reminds you to send something valuable to this network
at least once every four months. Send them postcards when you are away on
vacation. If you have to buy a few hundred postcards and spend an hour writing,
don't worry. This is an exceptionally good investment of your time. Another
idea is to send a recent article of interest to your contacts with a
handwritten note saying that you thought this would interest them and that you
continue to value their friendship. Relationship building should always be a
central focus whether you are a CEO, a student, a salesperson or a parent.
57. Two of the fundamentals for a
happy, joyful life are balance and moderation. One must maintain a balance of
all activities and do nothing to extremes.
58. Drink Jasmine tea which can
be obtained from any Chinese herbal shop. It is excellent for your general
health and is very relaxing. Also try placing a few slices of fresh ginger in a
cup of hot water for a superb tea that will restore vitality and keep you in a
peak physical condition.
59. Remember that effective time
management makes you more rather than less flexible. It allows you to do the
things that you really want to do rather than the things you really have to do.
60. Do not take personal
development books as gospel. Read them and take whatever useful ideas you need.
Some people feel they must do everything suggested and take the techniques to
extremes. Every book has at least one tool or strategy of benefit. Take what
you need and what works for you and discard what doesn't suit you.
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