What percentage in a class of 30 students would agree that Mathematics is a great subject? You might answer “around 10 to 35″.  Most kids today are not thrilled to solve Mathematical equations – not because they do not know the processes involved, but because they lack interest in it.

In a similar way, our daily activities do not mean 100% joy and 0% problems. At times, we have more problems than joy. Some individuals are very skilled in handling their problems. Do you want to know their secrets? Read the rest of this entry »

Today we interviewed Margaret Saunders from

http://www.bedtimeandtoilettrainingsolutions.com.au/stretch

about toilet training in general and how to address some common toilet training problems.

Margaret’s approach is working within one day. This sounds amazing but after listening to her talk you will see that it is quite a realistic goal to achieve. I wish we had this information when we started toilet training our children. It would have made our life so much easier. Read the rest of this entry »

We got some exciting news:We are  in the process of organising our first offline event. It will be a workshop.

It  is all about getting yourself or your small business online. We will teach you how to do it in the most cost effective and simple manner and you will walk out with a “live” site. You will also learn stress management and visualisation skills in the process. For all the details please have a look here:

http://stretchyourmindandbody.com/blog/workshop

As time goes on, we we will tell you more. We are going to hold the workshop on 16 May, 2009  right in the Sydney CBD at a venue that is virtually a “stone’s throw” from Town Hall Station.  We are also going to provide lunch,  morning and afternoon tea – it is my job to look after all that. I love organising events and especially food – it really gets my creative juices flowing.

Talk to you soon,

Connie and Charly

from

http://www.stretchyourmindandbody.com

Do you put off your work for later, only to find your deadlines are always too tight? You are most probably one of the millions of people afflicted by the procrastination virus. Procrastination is the biggest reason for loss of productivity and late output. Though many would not admit it, they would benefit greatly if they start their work on time.

For many people, putting off their work for later is more of a habit. They don’t really want to start so late and get all stressed out towards the end – it just seems to “happen” over and over again.  It can be so hard to get into the habit to start your tasks on time, especially if the consequences for being late are not too severe.

If you are one of these people and your really want to shake off your propensity for procrastination, then you have come to the right place. Here are a few tips to help you overcome this dilemma and become a more productive and reliable person.

1. Make lists – it is very important that you have a list of activities to accomplish for each day. This will help you to realistically budget your time and resources. One of the cardinal sins people commit in regards to performing their tasks is to put off their work because they feel like there is so much time left. A journal, organizer, or calendar of events will help you plan and schedule your tasks  so that you can start them promptly and finish them on time.

2. Save the Vacation for Later – Many people put their work off for later saying, “I’ll just have a little fun then buckle down to work later.” While it may be true that they may have more than enough time to accomplish their tasks, it would be better if they finished their work first and relax afterwards.

Wouldn’t relaxation be sweeter if it were after a taxing job? If you choose to lay back and relax before doing your tasks, you will be more prone to burnout and will have nothing exciting left to look forward to after accomplishing a task. It is always better to have slack period AFTER a job than before one. This is a particularly bad habit if you are heading towards a deadline.

3. Never Underestimate Your Tasks – Sometimes procrastination sets in because people underestimate the resources, difficulty, and time required for a particular task. They will usually say, “It’s just mowing the lawn, it is easy; I could do it in a jiffy.” The problem is, no matter how trivial the task, it still takes time and resources to accomplish. If you underestimate a task, you will most likely set too little time to do it and schedule it too close to its deadline. Some people seem to always underestimate how long a task will take. You might have to get into the habit to schedule double the time you think it will take you. Just try it and see!

4. Find the right balance between “work” and “play”. You need to schedule enough time for sleep, exercise, relaxation and daydreaming but this must not become an excuse for doing nothing or putting off urgent tasks. It helps to plan time for those things and then stick to it. You are the master of your time and not a victim of circumstances. Ending procrastination is all about taking control of your life and your affairs. You will feel so much better after you have done it!

Till next time,

Connie and Charly

from

http://www.stretchyourmindandbody.com

What an amazing blog talk radio show we had today with Margit Robson! Make sure you listen to the whole segment, Margit shares some amazing and profound insights and she explains everything in really simple terms.  At times my business partner Charly and I were lost for words because what Margit had to say resonated to strongly with us. Listen to our talk, you will get some great insights.

Margit has over 17 years experience as a gifted clairvoyant and teacher of the intricacies of spiritual development. Margit Robson enjoys sharing her gift with others to achieve clarity for their mind, body and spirit to provide inspirational addresses on finding the spirit within for positive life outcomes.

Margit is available as an inspirational speaker for conferences and seminars to enliven the spirit within audiences. Her mentoring skills are offered to all who seek to stay focused and balanced in life through her simple to learn techniques. Everybody needs somebody sometime, and Margit offers a guiding light to lift hope, instil trust and raise greatness. You can find her site here:  http://www.margit.com.au/

and here is a very special offer Margit has prepared for you:

http://www.margit.com.au/specials_21.html

Margit talks about the fact that the mind is our survival mechanism, our Mr. Fix-it and it is also the most powerful block which stops us from achieving our dreams.

All of us have “barriers” or “conditioning” which shapes our thoughts and actions. These “blockages” are created in childhood for many different reasons. At one time in our lives these barriers had a purpose, they did protect us or might have been useful in some other ways. Once we are adults, these barriers become hindrances and need to be removed. Fears of any kind complicate things, stop us trusting ourselves and stop us from achieving many different things.

Margit talked about the need to bring the mind, the heart and the soul into alignment. They are all different facets of ourselves and once they are aligned, everything else will fall into place as well, including prosperity.

Our spirit talks with soft words through our heart and very often during our hectic lives, we don’t hear what it has to say.

One of the very important things we need to learn, is to be still. Yes, we can re-learn the skill of being still, it needs time, practice and perseverance.

Do yourself a favour and listen to Margit’s interview – it is truly an eye-opener.

Also, Margit has made in incredibly generous offer to everybody who listens to her call. She is offering an amazing package.

Have a look here: http://www.margit.com.au/specials_21.html

Till next time

Connie and Charly

from

http://www.stretchyourmindandbody.com

Charly is at the world internet summit at the moment. She had the privilege of interviewing Sean Roach today about Offline Events and the challenge.

Now I got the link where you can see the actual short interview Charly did with Sean Roach. The link is very long and you need to copy and paste it into your browser – otherwise it may not work.

http://thekeys2internetmarketing.com/internet-marketing/world-internet-summit-gold-coast-2009-live-streamingworld-internet-summit-gold-coast-2009-live-streaming#more-308

On the link below you can sign up to be part of the World Internet Summit from the comfort of your own home:

Join World Internet Summit Gold Coast – From Whereever You Are Now

Connie

from

http://www.stretchyourmindandbody.com

Today Charly and I were discussing Offline Events and their importance for your overall business and marketing strategy. Tomorrow Charly is off to the World Internet Summit at the Gold Coast. This is a huge 4 day event where internet marketers from all over the world are up on stage, offering information and their products.

It is very easy to get overwhelmed when attending an event like this for the first time. Our advice is not to rush into anything. Yes, you need a mentor when starting out but the person as well as their approach to marketing, product creation, selling etc. has to fit well with your philosophy and general approach to business. Otherwise it will not work for you.

This is not to say that the other internet marketers’ products are not going to work or are not going to be successful – just make that you can be your authentic self when following your mentor.

Apart from gaining knowledge and finding a potential mentor, these offline events are a great place for networking, getting to know other business people and striking up joint ventures. It is important that you go about it the right way – show interest in other people first, ask what their business is all about, what they are doing and be prepared to learn from them. Only then you should start talking about your own business.

To hear more and get a lot more tips and hints to make an offline event successful for you, listen to today’s show.

Connie and Charly
from
http://www.stretchyourmindandbody.com

Today we want to ask you a (maybe) uncomfortable question:

What do you really want in life?

Most people don’t discover what they want in life until it’s time to die – and that’s a shame.

Most people spend the best years of their lives watching television or doing things they dislike. An author described humanity by saying, “Most people die at twenty and are buried at eighty.” Are you one of the living zombies?

What do you really want in life?

Some people struggle in answering such question. When asked what they want or what their goals in life are, many are unsure. They dillydally in their decision, hardly giving any thought about what they want in life. People without definite goals are letting time pass them by. Are you one of these people?

If you are undecided about what you want out of life, do not worry. There are many ways of discovering your purpose in life.

To discover what you want in life, try looking deep into your heart. Oftentimes, people are ruled by logic. People live by what they think they should be or by what others like them to be. The discovery process is the perfect time to listen to your heart. What your heart desires comes from the whispers of your authentic self. Your authentic self is the real you.

Listen to your heart to be able to listen to your authentic self. What your heart says usually feels right. What your heart desires is what you usually love doing and this represents your passion. Anything done with passion is like play, it feels great and the task is accomplished without hesitation. You pour out your very best and feel no pressure or resistance.

You will totally enjoy doing things that are your passion. Setbacks, difficulties, and obstacles will make it more challenging, but should not deter you from pursuing your goals. Naturally, there may be barriers that may prevent you from reaching your goal, but your heart’s desire will find ways to overcome these barriers so that you may ultimately get what you want in life. Remember this: the universe supports people who are pursuing their passion and those who are pursuing their destiny.

However, this does not mean that you don’t use your head. People are born with both the mind and heart. Your duty is to live your best life and be in harmony with your mind and heart. The poet Rumi wisely said, “Live completely in the head and you cannot feel the breath and rhythm of life. Live completely in the heart and you may find yourself acting like a love-struck fool with poor judgment and discipline. It’s all a fine balance – the head and heart must forge a lifetime partnership if one wants to live a beautiful life.”

Listen to your intuition. Part of human nature is the mysterious and spontaneous reaction to things which often doesn’t make sense. The logical part of us wants to override those feelings and it often wins, much to our detriment.  Your authentic self communicates with you and guides you via your intuition. Intuition has been described as  “those gentle nudges that urge you to act and follow a certain path”. Your role then is to listen attentively.

Often times, we listen to what others say and allow them to run our lives. Parents often do this to their children. “We come from a family of doctors, so my son must also be a doctor.” How often do we hear this from parents who have good intentions for their children? Parents unconsciously block the true expression of their child’s real self and calling. Friends and critics will discourage you and point out the impossibility of your dream. Before heeding their advice, evaluate the accomplishments of the critics. Did they achieve theirs dreams? Do they dream big at all?

Remember, it is your destiny that is on the line, not theirs. It doesn’t mean, though, that you will not listen to what other people say. Hear them out just the same. But the final decision should be yours.

There is only thing to remember: Every person, to live truly and greatly, must define how he wants to live and what his ideal life will look like. Listen to your intuition and follow your heart’s desire. You can’t go wrong.

Till next time,

Connie and Charly

from

http://www.stretchyourmindandbody.com

Today we talked to Trevor Norton from “Assist IT & T” about how to best set up and maintain our computers. As internet marketers our computers are of utmost importance and yet we often know very little on how to protect and maintain them.

In our show today we covered a number of points: Read the rest of this entry »

A few months ago, I was listening to Janet Beckers from Wonderful Web Women interview Lorrie Morgan Ferrero about identifying your target market.  The information was fascinating and it really resonated with me and I use her approach a lot when coaching clients developing their marketing plan.

Part of Lorrie’s advice was to really identify who you are speaking to with your marketing.  Don’t target ‘everyone’, target the small percentage of your market that are ready to buy from you then and there. Read the rest of this entry »