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Be Honest With Yourself and Others

May 13, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

“To thine own self, be true.”

It is always wiser to under-promise and over-deliver…than the opposite.

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Whether you’re making a commitment to a client, an employee, a family member, or even to yourself, make sure you’re extremely honest and that the promise you make is the “bottom floor” of what you will accomplish.

So, instead of committing to lose 50 pounds or promising to run a mile every day, make the promise that you’ll lose 5 pounds or walk a block every morning.

You can always exceed the promise and no one (including you) will object.

However, if you fall short, everyone affected is disappointed.

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Filed Under: Communicating, goals, Motivational Monday, Relationships, Self Talk Tagged With: communication, diet, exercise, fitness, honest abe, honesty, intentions, weight loss

How to Help Yourself Get to Sobriety and Recovery

November 27, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus

by Melisa Cammack

The depths of addiction are a scary place to be, and those of us who have experienced this in the past or are facing these issues now know that crawling out into the light is not an easy task. Giving up something as seemingly comforting as addiction can be frightening and overwhelming. To say recovery is easy would be a lie, but as they say, the best things in life are worth fighting for. How, though, should you begin cutting through obstacles and blazing the trail to success?

Seeking Help

Chances are if you’re reading this article you realize you have a problem with some substance or another and you realize you need help, and that is step one; this is arguably the most important step. Realizing there is an issue and reaching out for help takes a large amount of honesty and insight on your part, so be proud of yourself! Rehabilitation centers, talk and group therapy, hospitalization, or even self-help literature are all legitimate forms of help, however some of these methods may be more effective than others; if you have little to no willpower like most addicts, you should consider a rehab center.

Making Changes

Having a completely sober period of time under your belt is a huge accomplishment, so the next step is to try not to relapse. It is heavily suggested to cut contact with any friends you may have used with. Don’t worry, because this may not last forever. You could very well serve as an example to your old friends of what sober living can look like. Attracting people to being sober is truly an invaluable skill that all recovering addicts possess.

Starting Anew

It is also important to avoid any past routines that make you think of using your old substance of choice. Music is a very strong trigger for many people, so try finding some new musical groups to attach fresh memories to. Experts encourage addicts to get rid of any old albums, photos, clothes, movies, video games, and other things that have negative memories associated with them. It can be difficult, but a clean slate is without a doubt worth a small loss of material possessions.

You are about to endure the most important, most difficult, most worth-while journey of your life. You might very well slip, and that’s okay. It’s normal, even! As long as you pick yourself up and put one foot in front of the other, you’re on the road to recovery.

About the Author: Melisa Cammack has been freelance writing for several years, and loves writing for parenting and self-help articles. Melisa is currently promoting the Delray Recovery Center, and encourages those who are seeking help with abuse to look into recovery facilities.

Filed Under: Asking for help, Guest Author, Health Tagged With: addiction, group therapy, honesty, rehab center, rehabilitation centers, sober living, sobriety

Treating Others Well

May 14, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

angel fish kissing

Wealth and success are the natural results of treating others with integrity honesty, patience, and love.

We get confused. We think the universe if limited. It’s not. It has no end and no limits. The more we give, the more we get.

Give more. Get more.

Enjoy your reward.

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Filed Under: Inspiration, Motivational Monday, Success Tagged With: honesty, integrity, love, patience, prosperity

Video: Funny Lincoln Ad from Geico About Communication

May 9, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

No matter how hard we try to be honest, sometimes it just doesn’t work. A very funny ad from Geico featuring Abe Lincoln trying to live up to his nickname, “Honest Abe.” Enjoy.

Filed Under: humor, Relationships, Video Tagged With: abe lincoln, communication, geico, honest abe, honesty, humor, importance of honesty, relationship problems, relationships

Being Honest with Yourself

March 8, 2012 by Featured Author Leave a Comment

A few months ago, our garage door opener stopped working out of the blue with my car stuck inside the garage. I mentioned to my husband I was just going to buy a new clicker but he stopped me, insisting that he could fix ours. I love him dearly, but he doesn’t have a handy bone in his body. Although he thought this was his chance to shine – he went so far as to call me a damsel in distress – I knew from past experience we were going to end up with a pile of tools on the dining room table, a still-broken item (see also: the blender, our stereo), and his bad mood after well-intentioned repair efforts failed.

After a heated argument, my dear husband gave in and we replaced the garage door opener instead of trying to fix it. We had a long talk once he’d calmed down and I stressed the importance of honesty with oneself. I used myself as an example: I love to run but I’m not ready to attempt a marathon. I made sure he knew that a lack of skill with electronics repair didn’t mean he wasn’t a good provider, a loving spouse, and the funniest person I’ve ever known. Should you know someone similarly determined to fix everything in his/her path, here are some criteria for evaluating what they can handle and what should be handed over to a professional.

Consider the difficulty level

Many home improvement projects don’t require the help of a professional. You can find lots of do-it-yourself guides and videos that explain exactly how an inexperienced person can do the project. Keep in mind that your aspirations might be bigger than the project at hand. If you’re installing a tile backsplash in your kitchen, you can probably finish the work on your own. Ripping out the plumbing in a spare bathroom is another pursuit entirely. Know your skill level and your limits. It’s wonderful to want to be the handiest repair person to ever live on your cul-de-sac, but you also don’t want to place an emergency call to a plumber if you get in over your head. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Talk Tagged With: aspirations, bad mood, emotions, feelings, honesty, importance of honesty

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