I use the Peloton bike for exercise. And I like to do HITT Training (High-intensity interval training). In my mind, I sometimes have a narrow view of exercise. I have to get the heart rate up (intense), or it's not beneficial. And I recently realized this limited view sometimes prevents me from getting started because I "don't feel like" working out that hard on some days. I have also seen this in other areas Not making consistent outbound sales, do a giant sales blitz, throw a lot of money at the campaign, and hope it works out. You need to write a paper. Then, wait until the last weekend and go to the library for several hours. You need to lose some weight for a big event one year from now; eat nothing but shakes the week leading up to it. We keep searching for the quick, intense short-term answer. Would life be easier if we just cultivated better habits?   By Eric Papp

  We may not see or feel the immediate impact when we don't honor our word. But it's there.   For example, you tell yourself. I want to start exercising more. Yeah, I need to exercise.   I will get up early and walk before I go to work.   And maybe you tell your spouse. Honey, tomorrow I'm going for a walk in the morning.  And you are excited about this new possibility.  Tomorrow comes, and what happens? You hit the snooze button, and you talk yourself out of it.   You break a promise to yourself.   You may think, it's no big deal or so what. But the next time you attempt it again, this time, you hear SLT or Self-Limiting Talk. You can't do that; why bother? You already tried and failed. You'll be too tired and end up hitting the snooze button. And the future of excitement is now one of dread and unease because you don't know if you will fulfill it.     Every time we break a promise to ourselves, our self-confidence diminishes. And over time, our word carries little impact. We become hesitant to try new things ...

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 When was the last time you said "Yes" to something and then, later on, you regretted it? You said "Yes" too quickly. This video may help you.

  I intellectually understood the importance of sleep, but after having another newborn in the house (Cole is four weeks today), I experienced the value of it.   Sleep can benefit us in numerous ways: Regulate our mood Boost our immune system Increase our productivity Improve our memory Reduce our stress   Why does our culture still seem to view sleep as a necessary evil? If you take naps in some circles, why are you deemed lazy?   Perhaps we still think we can power through, drink more caffeine, or binge our favorite tv show at night and not feel any ramifications.   I invite you to get more rest this week and see if you notice the impact.   Tips for getting more sleep: Go to bed 30 minutes earlier Stop using your phone 30 minutes before bedtime Do one 10-minute guided mediation after lunch   What is preventing you from getting more sleep or naps? Identify your obstacle, and you’ll create your custom solution.   by Keynote Speaker & Author, Eric Papp

  Many of us jump from one activity to the next throughout our day. As a result, our day seems like one giant to-do list. We become human-doings. What do I have to do? What's next?  Where do I have to be right now? Dominate our thoughts.   If we don’t allow space/time for intuition, we become "crazy busy”, and default to lazy thinking. When we stop and analyze our daily activities, and examine all the "have to" items, we will see that we have more control than we think. I like to think of Prioritization as a muscle. If you use it, it gets stronger and serves you. If you don't, it withers away, and someone else prioritizes your life for you. The #1 way to better prioritize is to develop your intuition.   Intuition: The intersection of your head and heart.   The busier you are, the more critical it is to build space in your day. This allows you to reflect and examine “where have I been” and “where am I headed”?   "Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect, in my opinion," Jobs told writer Walt ...