"What Really Makes You Tick?" 10 questions you should ask to yourself: a preparation to self-improvement

Be all you can be, but it's not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it's hard to think of anything else when where are real issues to be discussed.

Still I aspire for something deeper and more meaningful.

So we're all pelted with problems. Honestly it shouldn't even bother or even hinder us to becoming all we ought to be. Aspirations as kids should continue to live within us, even though it would be short-lived or as long as we could hold on to the dream. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks… or can they?

1. What do I really want?
The question of the ages. So many things you want to do with your life and so little time to even go about during the day.

Find something that you are good at can help realize that small step towards improvement. Diligence is the key to know that it is worth it.

2. Should I really change?
Today's generation has taken another level of redefining 'self', or at least that's what the kids are saying. Having an army of teenage nieces and nephews has taught me that there are far worse things that they could have had than acne or maybe even promiscuity. So how does that fit into your lifestyle?

If history has taught us one thing, it's the life that we have gone through. Try to see if partying Seventies style wouldn't appeal to the younger generation, but dancing is part of partying. Watch them applaud after showing them how to really dance than break their bones in break-dancing.

3. What's the bright side in all of this?
With so much is happening around us there seem to be no room for even considering that light at the end of the tunnel. We can still see it as something positive without undergoing so much scrutiny. And if it's a train at the end of the tunnel, take it for a ride and see what makes the world go round!

4. Am I comfortable with what I'm doing?
There's always the easy way and the right way when it comes to deciding what goes with which shoes, or purse, shirt and whatnot. It doesn't take a genius to see yourself as someone unique, or else we'll all be equally the same in everything we do. Variety brings in very interesting and exciting questions to be experimented.

5. Have I done enough for myself?
Have you, or is there something more you want to do? Discontentment in every aspect can be dangerous in large doses, but in small amounts you'll be able to see and do stuff you could never imagine doing.

6. Am I happy at where I am today?
It's an unfair question so let it be an answer! You love being a good and loving mom or dad to your kids, then take it up a notch! Your kids will love you forever. The same goes with everyday life!

7. Am I appealing to the opposite sex?
So maybe I don't have an answer to that, but that doesn't mean I can't try it, though. Whether you shape-up, change the way you wear your clothes or hair, or even your attitude towards people, you should always remember it will always be for your own benefit.

8. How much could I have?
I suppose in this case there is no such things on having things too much or too little, but it's more on how badly you really need it. I'd like to have lots of money, no denying that, but the question is that how much are you willing to work for it?

9. What motivates me?
What motivates you? It's an answer you have to find out for yourself. There are so many things that can make everyone happy, but to choose one of the may be the hardest part. It's not like you can't have one serving of your favorite food in a buffet and that's it. Just try it piece by piece.

10. What Really Makes You Tick?
So? What really makes you tick? You can be just about anything you always wanted to be, but to realize that attaining something that may seem very difficult is already giving up before you even start that journey. Always remember, that self-improvement is not just about the physical or philosophical change you have to undergo, but it's something that you really want.

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Thinking and Working Smarter, how to use your time wisely at work

Time management is very important for you to find success in life. When you learn how to use your time wisely you will be able to make a real effort to do something in your life. When it comes to things like schoolwork or even work-work, you'll find that if you use your time wisely you'll be able to balance the work with fun. There are many ways for you to use your time wisely at work.

First, you should know that when you use your time wisely you will be able to work and fit everything in your day. They way that you can use your time wisely is to allow yourself to focus on work. There are a lot of people who have problems with the distractions. When you are able to overcome your distractions than you will be able to focus on the task at hand. You will want to set a time period that you will be able to take a break and that is when you can leave the work behind for a few minutes. You will find that there are plenty of things that you can do to use your time wisely, but you have to be able to focus. Focus is the key to using your time wisely and to get everything done.

Secondly, you will find that you are going to have to learn how to prioritize. If you know that there is something that needs to be done right away, you'll want to start there. If you know that there is something less important, but easier, you are going to have to let it go for awhile and then come to it when it is the right time.

Thirdly, you are going to have to learn how you can give the work everything that you have to give it for the day. This means that when you feel like giving up and going home you will end up working even faster. Remember, the harder that you work the faster the time will pass and you'll be able to go home sooner. You'll want to keep plenty of things like that in mind, but you will also want to think about the expectations of others and the demand of your job. You will want to make sure that you are giving a true effort.

Other than making an effort you may want to think about the things that hold you back at work and then try to work on it. When you do this you'll be able to pinpoint what holds you back and then you can learn how to avoid it. You will want to make an effort at work in using your time wisely. If you do not, you may end up finding that your job is one the line. You will want to make sure that you do everything you can to give it your all, even if that means that you are going to have to learn a little bit of self discipline.

Self-discipline is a way that you will learn how to be focused and kind. You'll find that when you are strict with yourself, you'll be able to be more productive and you'll be able to do your job a lot better. You'll also be able to find success and you'll be able to have a lot of joy in your life. There are many things that you will want to do, but you will have to learn how to handle yourself and push yourself to be better. You'll be able to use your time wisely when you take the chance to focus on the tasks at hand and take things one at a time.

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Thinking and Working Smarter, how to work with others who are pushy

Have you ever had to deal with someone who is pushy at work? You don't feel too good when you have to deal with such a person, however, there are many different types of personalities that you are going to have to deal with at work and you'll have to learn how to make the most of it. First, you will want to decide rather or not this persona has a right to be pushy. Are they in charge of your work and your team? People who will fit this description will be those who are your boss, supervisors, department leads (managers), and even your team leader. If they don't have any genuine authority over you, you may want to think about handling the person in a few ways so that you both can work together.

First, you will want to think about how you can deal with this person. A pushy person is someone who likes to take charge of things. This means that you are dealing with a leader and not a follow. You will find that you can be more direct with an aggressive person, rather than a passive person. This is very important because you want to take their feelings in account when you are trying to make a point. You will want to pull them aside and ask them about what is going on. You might just have given them the wrong vibe and now there are on the defense. You may also find that there are things like your feelings that should be talked. Just tell them that you don't appreciate their bossy qualities, but that they are a good worker, but you would rather them just get off your back on the small things (which pushy people are well-known for). You will find that this will either work for you, or it will make things worse.

If talking to the person doesn't work out for you, you might want to go to your boss and tell them how you feel. If you go to your boss and let them know about everything that is going on, they will be able to fix things. You will find that they will be able to work with you and fix all of the problems that you might have with the other person. They will either talk to the other person one on one or they will bring a group meeting together and mediate the situation. They will help guide you in the discussion so that you can find a way to work with each other and make the most with your time together at work. All they are worried about is how productive that you can be. They just want to make sure that you are putting the best foot forward, but they will help you deal with any problems that arise. Again, sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn't. You may have to face that you just can't work with this person, but that has to be your final conclusion.

To do your job and deal with someone who is pushy, you will find that you might have to ignore the person. You are going to find that there are tons of things that you can do to just block the other person's comments out. This might be the only and final way of handling the person and their behavior. Eventually, you might find other ways through promotions and transfers, but right now you just have to make the most out of it and worry about yourself. Make sure that you do everything you can to fix the relationship before you give up on it.

author: (Jim Boxley)
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