Unlike the Butterfly
Unlike the butterfly, we can choose who we become.For better or worse, what we choose to do today will change us. So, choose wisely, Grasshopper! #QuittersWin #Change4Good!
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Change
The Best Time is Now
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Acting now has a power. Act now and you may find that momentum or inertia assists you on your journey. Once we’re in motion, other changes become easier to make. Behavioral change expert and researcher B J Fogg
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Why Change?
Why are you trying to make this change in your life? “Remember your reasons” is advice I’ve given and heard countless times. But before we can remember our reasons for wanting to change, we have to know them – really know them. When we talk about quitting smoking, for example, when asked about their reasons
Confucius Says
Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher often considered the wisest of Chinese sages. It is said that Confucius said “They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.” While I wasn’t there and cannot prove he said that, I do strongly agree with the truth of the saying! Some say
Choose to Forgive
When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you, you take away their power. Those who have hurt us in the past will continue to hurt us in some way for as long as we remember their offense. If we’re carrying around anger, resentment, or hatred, they have power over us. Ironically, the “they”
Illness or Wellness?
As soon as “I” join another and become a “We,” Illness becomes Wellness! It’s really true – sometimes the difference between illness and wellness is just connecting with another “I.” Sometimes a whole room full of I’s can become a tremendously powerful We! There is something not quite mathematical about the power or joining with
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Stories We Tell
Words have power and there are plenty of examples to prove that’s true. When people are challenged or frustrated by a situation, their words will often reflect their feelings. But sometimes those conversations are internal – those words nobody else hears us say. Those internal conversations are especially important to monitor. How often do you
Ka-CHING!
Maybe the cost of your habit is part of your motivation to quit. 30 years ago I quit smoking cigarettes. I saved a bit of money because some days I was smoking 3 packs per day! And as exciting as that savings was, when I look at the cost of cigarettes TODAY, I figure that
“The Secret of Change”
Butterflies possess a “secret of change” that has mystified me since I was a small child. Socrates might have been inspired by the magical insects, too. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy,not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”-Socrates What if by focusing so hard on the “bad”
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To Do or To Be?
Some people say that Einstein said “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” And whether it was Einstein or somebody else, there is a certain undeniable truth to that statement. It’s hard to argue with the logic. If we don’t change, we won’t change. We say we want
Keep Moving
The key to success will be continuing to take (at least small) steps each day. There’s some magic in momentum that will get you to your goal – as long as you don’t sit idle too long. Complacency is contrary to growth. Moving things tend to move and sitting things tend to sit. So, if
New Growth
New growth is fun to watch, exciting to watch, and fills us with hope. And (trying not to say “but” here) it also demands lots of attention. To consider the example of a seedling, there is obviously tremendous potential hidden within the frail looking plant. It might grow into a tree. It might produce a
Determine What You Believe
Determine what you believe is impossible,and then change your belief.-Wayne Dyer I’m not pretending that by believing that it’s not raining we can make the rain stop. So please don’t immediately look to the situations when Dr. Dyer’s quote is not applicable. Please don’t dismiss this challenging idea – at least not without honest, earnest
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“Oh, the Things You’ll Hear”
Days as lovely as today make me want to walk and walk and walk and not do anything else! In real life, we can’t usually walk like Forrest Gump, but I’ve been impressed by the power of even a brief, brisk walk to dramatically shift a mood and boost energy. One of the things I’ve
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Nuts and Bolts
Changing our behavior can be a challenge, especially if there’s an addiction involved. At Quitters Win, we have learned that a Change Plan or Quit Plan needs to be comprehensive and cover five specific aspects. Be sure to read about BESOCHEMPS, the 5-Headed Dragon. It’s a unique and highly effective way to see and then