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Do you sabotage your fitness resolutions every year? Here’s what to do instead

• Author Elin Kanchev

How to keep your focus and stay on track

Are you one of the millions of people who resolve to start working out on January 1? While you’re probably excited to get back into the gym after indulging in more than a few delicious holiday treats, it can also be difficult to get back into a workout routine after weeks or months away from the gym. Turn your New Year’s resolution into a goal you work towards all year long by following these tips to avoid injury and ease back into a gym routine:

Make new year fitness goals long-term.

One of the biggest ways to actually keep your New Year’s resolution in 2018 is to set specific long-term goals. For example, you might say “Right now, I can do 15 push-ups. In six months, I’m going to be able to do 30,” instead of simply saying “I’m going to work out more in 2018.” Once you reach your initial goal, set another. And then another. Setting specific future goals helps you ease back into working out and keeps your New Year’s resolution because you’ll continue moving forward.

See the big picture.

A lot of people make a New Year’s resolution to work out thinking they’ll see results overnight. But working out is a process, and it’s important to stay positive when you don’t see immediate results after just a few days back in the gym. When you get discouraged, take a deep breath and think about all you’ve achieved since you started working out again. Have you shaved a few seconds off your run time? Benched five extra pounds? It may not sound like much to you now, but those small victories add up to big gains in the long-term.

Take it slow (but not too slow).

One of the biggest mistakes most people make when easing back into working out is going too hard, too fast. If you’ve been out of the gym for a while, start with shorter workouts several times a week, and incorporate stretch sessions before and after each workout. On the other hand, don’t cheat yourself out of a challenge. It can be tempting to stay in your workout comfort zone. Instead, increase the duration and intensity of your workouts over time to ensure you stay healthy and strong.

Let go of stress and enjoy workouts.

It can be overwhelming to take in all the fitness advice you’re bombarded with everyday. Just let go of all the magazine workout tips, gym advice from friends, and exercise infomercials you’ve accumulated. As you ease back into working out, try to empty your mind, and instead take time to strengthen the bond between mind and body. One great way to do this is to meditate briefly before a workout session. When your mind and body are aligned, you’ll be more focused on your workout, and more likely to keep that New Year’s resolution all year long.

Work out with a personal trainer.

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About Media and Influence and America or "Banana Republic"?

 -Author June Stepansky

We are fortunate to live in a country and at a time when we have almost unlimited access to information — political, social and personal through many TV and radio outlets, through newspapers and through the internet. What many of us don’t always take the time to realize is that all of these outlets are businesses who have owners and motives and agendas of their own which do not always reflect truth. These businesses also have advertisers who ultimately have their own agenda which can compromise the objectivity of reporting what is true.

How then can we decide that the source of our information is truthful and reliable? We probably can’t, unless we know who owns the outlet and understand their motives. The other way to seek the truth is to get our information from as many different sources with diverse opinions as possible and then sift through all the different opinions and make an informed judgment .

This may seem like too much of an effort for most of us. Is it really important that we do this? It is one of the most important things that we will ever do . If we don’t make the effort to be thoroughly informed, unscrupulous individuals will be able to bend us through emotional or intellectual manipulation to become their puppets for carrying out their ideals. That is how countries ultimately lose their freedom.

It is all the more important now because the current world trend in so many countries including our own is toward limiting challenging ideas and trying to demean and control our media. We must value all of our media and fight for the freedom of all the press to write and speak whatever they feel is their truth even if we don’t agree with them and even when we are concerned about what they say. That is what makes a democracy strong. If any individual or group attacks the freedom to express our ideas no matter how distasteful those ideas may be, then we must suspect that these people and groups want to ultimately enslave us and limit our freedom. No one, of course, must be able to advocate violence, but beyond that one limitation, in a free society we must allow all diverse opinions. No matter how difficult that is.

It will take the awareness of all of us that there will always be unscrupulous individuals who will try to manipulate our thinking, if we allow them to do it. A truly informed electorate is the one way that we will always be able to know the truth of any given situation and the only way that we will continue to retain our precious freedom of thought and action in a continuing free society.

June Stepansky is a published writer and poet who has been writing books and articles about happiness, self-improvment, social and political issues--

adifferentvoice@live.com

Winning Through Defeat: Eleven Commandments for Elections Losers & #MugClub #LWC Election 2020: This is Far from Over! Rudy Giuliani | Louder with Crowder

 

• Author Vincent Womujuni

Many countries, developed or underdeveloped, have struggled to solve the problem of electoral malpractice for decades. The situation has been worsened by the advancement of technology in which computer hackers can manipulate the voting machines and gain easy access to confidential voting material to influence the outcome of the elections. To avenge their unfair defeat, some legislators have resorted to taking the law into their own hands through guerilla wars and civil disobedience. Although some freedom fighters have succeeded in overthrowing dictatorial regimes through the barrel of the gun, bloodshed and violence should not be used as bargaining chips in future political negotiations. When the war happens, innocent women and children are the ones who carry the heavy burdens. Those who resort to cruelty after their defeat expose their true character: they are not interested in serving their people; their predisposition to ruthlessness suggests that their ambitions to serve their constituents are driven by their personal and political self interests. Here are the eleven commandants for winning after the unfair loss of an election:

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1. Losing is not the end of the world: If you played by the rules, but lost unfairly, it means that you still enjoy the good will of your electorates, and so it is critical that you consolidate that support by staying in touch with your staffers and agents. It is also imperative that you acknowledge their contributions towards your successes. Recognizing and rewarding their hard work rekindles their hope and builds their confidence in you and your ability to lead.

2. It is okay to resolve your grievances through the courts of law: Using the legal system does some good things: it reminds the fraudulent politicians of their responsibilities to their voters; corruption is exposed; the landmark case upon which future court cases could be argued and decided is created; and it puts electoral riggers on the defensive, hence demystifying their invincibility.

3. The bush is not the safest place to be: The world is tired of wars. Guerilla activities yield nothing other than more death and more suffering. The situations in Libya, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Libya, Somalia and many other nations in the world are a constant reminder that dialogue trumps guns and ammunitions. With the advancement of technology, a drone operated by a remote control tens of thousands of miles away can hunt down the renegades and bring them to book.

4. We cannot have two leaders at a time: Regardless of how someone won the election, it is crucial that we give him or her a chance to do his or her job and wait for our turn. If the losers are harassed after their questionable defeat, the proof will be clearer: the winners are politically disoriented, temperamentally unfit and dangerously unqualified to lead.

5. Dialogue is the most important communication skill: Don’t confuse pugnacious or combative behavior with constructive discussion to resolve problems. The natural disposition to be aggressive and belligerent when one has been treated unfairly leads to antagonism and intransigence, and this does not yield a compromise in a conflict resolution situation. Despite the fact that many peace talks in the troubled nations have been labeled "peace jokes," effective dialogue has gone a long way in quelling situations that could have potentially become strong bedrocks for genocide or mass murder around the world.

6. Be pro-active rather than reactive: Stop whining and complaining to whomever cares to listen to you about your unjust loss. Use this time to reflect on what went wrong and what you need to change in your campaign strategy to emerge victorious in the next election. Whenever necessary, take a tactical retreat. Your rivals might have blackmailed you and wounded you emotionally, but steer clear of any controversies that could hurt your character further. Temper down your rhetoric and anger and plan for a better tomorrow. What difference does it make if your anger and outbursts embolden your enemies? It is okay to disagree, but when you do, let it be done in a gracious and professional way that benefits you and repairs your credibility. Be the adult in the room. Reach out to your adversaries during moments when they are not trigger-happy. Be the good guy, and the plethora of opportunities will open up for you.

7. Don’t be idle and disorderly: One day I asked a colleague of mine, a professor, why he was still teaching with all the accomplishments he had attained in his personal and professional life—he had written many books, he had travelled the world, and he had taught at many prestigious universities across the globe. His response was that he needed an address and that he loved grooming the young minds, the leaders of tomorrow. I learned a lot from him. Likewise, during your strategic retreat, find an occupation. Find an address. Resume your normal life. I have seen some aspiring congressmen and women remain jobless while making many unforced and regrettable errors. There is one gentleman in my district who wanted to become a senator by all means necessary and inadvertently pronounced dead one of his opponents and pleaded with the people to vote for him because he himself was still alive.

8. Wait for your turn: We have a very big problem of traffic jam in our world today. Although to a larger degree this is due to the voluminous and ever-growing transportation industry, to a lesser extent, the mess is caused by our impatience. You go to the bank and are number one in line, but before you know it, you are number ten because nine other people have suddenly cut through the line in front of you. You don’t want to drive during rush hours in our brave new world. Everybody cuts everybody off, and if you are not a steady driver, crazy drivers can easily knock sunshine out of you. Some them drive over shoulders, others on pavements, and the majority in trenches, and if it were possible, some would operate their vehicles on top of each other or on building roof tops. This is the same thing with our anxious politicians. They are not willing to stand in line and wait for their turn. My advice? Stand in line in a grocery store. Make a queue at a petrol station. Read the warning signs in coffee houses. Be careful; don’t step on someone’s toes while trying to beat him to the newly released quarter pound cheese burger at the fast food restaurant. Stand in line. No VIPs, please!

9. Get involved: Instead of spending your entire adult life criticizing your enemies, get involved in service delivery. Be the difference maker. The more you fight and verbally abuse your antagonists without showing your record of accomplishments, the more you augment their popularity and their savagery behavior toward your character. There is need for good performing schools, build one; well-equipped hospitals are in short supply, advocate one; dig wells and repair broken boreholes to provide your electorates with safe and clean drinking water.

10. Rest: Even God rested on the seventh day. After a strenuous and odious electoral process, take a well-deserved rest. Do something to relax your mind: play some sports, join some dancing and singing clubs, take a vacation, spend some quality time with your loved ones, or sit down and eat your vegetables.

11. Last but not least, pray. Don’t live as though the Supreme Being does not exist. Consult your spiritual director or adviser. You may not like hearing him or her tell you that "the Almighty loves you," because you are angry for losing an election, but indeed He loves you. Your time is not His time.

I am a former lecturer at Makerere University in Uganda. Currently self-employed.

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An Open Letter to Religious Leaders

• Author June Stepansky

Primitive groups millions of year ago began religious practices in response to their fear of the unknown and often terrifying world in which they lived, and to try to understand the mysterious forces of the universe which surrounded them and impacted their lives.

In the ensuing centuries, a great variety of religions appeared. There were some that worshiped the sun and the moon. Their were some that called for human sacrifices. There were some that worshiped a large number of deities and some that worshiped only one. Many of these religions no longer exist as part of our lives and have been replaced by more modern versions.

Although all religions have at their core a moral, spiritual and social base, the history of the interaction between religious groups from earliest centuries until the present has been one of intolerance, violence and bloodshed.

We are now at a time in world history that calls for more tolerance and dialogue , because man’s weaponry can now easily poison and destroy our world. Religious leaders of all religions must come together to recognize what common bonds they share and emphasize those bonds of family, honesty, social unity etc. which are part of all religions. Religious leaders must insist that their followers allow freedom of worship to all religions and freedom from coercion to conform to any particular value system. They must emphasize the separation of church and state in all countries. The goal is that every person have freedom to worship as their conscience dictates in a country which is tolerant and respects all rights.

Religious leaders have enormous power to change the world into one of cooperation and harmony, if they choose.

Isn't that the goal of all loving human beings?

June Stepansky is a writer and poet who writes books and articles about happiness, self-improvement and social and political issues--adifferentvoice@live.com

What is Social Entrepreneurship? Why is it important to have Social Entrepreneurs? And The Principle of Value | Dr. Myles Munroe

• Author Prakash Raje

The existence of Businesses relies on making profits and incorporates any residual concerns about social good as part of their normal profit seeking behavior. (Continued below........)

 (.........Continued........)All the Businesses and Business owners are concerned about social good as just being another imperative rather than the reason for their existence.

Generations of over two to three decades of capitalists aver that they do business for making profits alone and by extension, their businesses are creating social value.

No matter who or what anyone is, All of them have in common is a pervasive profit seeking behavior that places social concerns at the bottom despite the increasing tendency world over in order to make the corporate and business take greater responsibility for their social outcomes of business.

The reason of Rise and Momentum behind Social Entrepreneurship -

There exists another category of entrepreneurship solely for promoting social welfare. These entrepreneurs are Social Entrepreneurs who are primarily focused on actualizing social value and social good as opposed to rampant profit seeking.

Social enterprises that have the bottom line consideration of positive social good and creating social value instead of existing for profits alone. It is not the case that these social entrepreneurs do not make profits or do not enjoy the proceeds from their ventures, it’s just that their endeavor is to do good for society through their firms and profits generated gets usually divided in a equitable manner or gets reinvested into their firms as part a cyclical process of social welfare.

So far, social entrepreneurs reflect a growing trend among capitalists worldwide that the time has now come for such people to take society and its welfare seriously.

The latest edition of the World Economic Forum in Davos, which hosts an annual gathering of the business and political elite and movers/shakers in the world, had as its central theme the responsibility of business towards social good and welfare outcomes.

The Pioneer of Social Entrepreneurship: Mohammad Yunus

Some real world social entrepreneurs are Mohammed Yunus of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh who pioneered the concept of Micro Credit or reaching out with money to those who lacked access to formal banking channels.

Through this endeavor, Yunus managed to vastly improve the lives of poor and the underprivileged wherein through provision of credit in small amounts to those lacking established businesses that are needed for documentation and other requirements that are sought by the formal financial sector.

The experiment in social good proved to be so successful that Yunus was awarded the Nobel Prize for his efforts and what more, he became an example and an inspiration for generations of social entrepreneurs to follow his path and work for the betterment of society rather than for individual gratification.

Indeed, this model was adopted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in India, which launched the SHGs or the Self Help Groups that are outside of the purview of formal credit and instead, were relying on money lenders to borrow for their small businesses.

Thus, it can be said that Social Entrepreneurs reach those who the eminent management expert, C K Prahlad, calls the Bottom of the Pyramid and ensure that society benefits from their ventures.

Bogus Social Entrepreneurs, Technology, and Role of the Government

Having said that, one must also caution that there are many who in the guise of being Social Entrepreneurs often take the system for a ride and make huge amounts of money in the process.

There are countless examples worldwide of so-called social entrepreneurs who racked up massive profits at the expense of the poor and the underprivileged. Of course, we are not saying that Social Entrepreneurship as a concept has failed because of unscrupulous individuals.

Rather, what we are saying is that government’s world over must encourage and nurture social entrepreneurs and at the same time, put in place safeguards that would serve as a system of checks and balances.

In recent years, the increasing adoption of technology at all levels and in all fields of society has given a fillip to social entrepreneurs and Marketing Agency in Mumbai.

As it is easy to scale up and reap the efficiencies from the economies of scale and at the same time, leverage the synergies from integrating business and social good with technology, there is more than ever a consensus that when used properly, technology can indeed serve society better and encourage social entrepreneurs.

Conclusion

Lastly, whether you are student aspiring to serve society or an established professional looking to follow your passion, social entrepreneurship can help you in realizing your vision and actualizing your mission.

With famous rich business legends such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and NR Narayana Murthy willing to provide seed capital for social entrepreneurs, there is no dearth of encouragement and incubating for them.

Moreover, governments are also helping social entrepreneurs and Marketing Agency in Mumbai in their endeavors and hence, we are at a Tipping Point as far as social entrepreneurship is concerned.

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On July 1, 2008, Boss was named head baseball coach at Michigan State. Boss made his first NCAA Tournament appearance with Michigan State in 2012.

Boss was named the head coach at Eastern Michigan for the 2008 season and spent one year there. Under Boss, the team lost its first 17 games but went 25-17 for the remainder of the season. The Eagles won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Western Division Title and the MAC Tournament, thus qualifying for the NCAA Tournament.

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 -Author Daniel Dash

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So how do you get your body looking like them?

Well, first decide what type of athlete you would like to look like…

Boxers, Sprinters, Olympic Gymnasts, Basketball Players Football Players etc.

I have found that sprinters are usually the top of the heap when it comes to physiques that most people wish they had.

So we'll use them as our example here…

Sprinters put high demand on their bodies but they don't do it in a endurance fashion. They do it with high intense intervals combined with equal rest.

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Proactive Business Strategies to Covid-19 and LIVESTREAM (replay) of Health Freedom Nashville

 

• Author Amelia Raymen

Gone are the days of not having to wear a face mask, sanitize your hands at every possible opportunity, or avoiding travel unless necessary. These new norms are just a part of everyday life for many now, however, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world economy and also how business is now conducted. There has not been a significant pandemic of this caliber since the Spanish flu over 100 years ago so taking time to reflect on a new business strategy can seem a daunting process.

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The impact on any business comes down to their approach and how they deal with it for the best possible outcomes. Some of the strategies for one firm can differ from others, some businesses are more significantly impacted than others.

The construction sector has had a big challenge to overcome, as is the case with many industries. How can property developers, architecture firms, interior designers, engineering consultancies, and contractors maneuver themselves from being completely unaffected from the coronavirus implications? They can't, not completely anyway.

The COVID-19 pandemic is going to be a deep-seated part of our history and one that is still unraveling itself today. It has resorted to a new era for business strategy in almost all sectors, so changing the approach or structure of a business is the best possible way to deal with it in the long term.

Move online – With social distancing and other measures in place, a wise choice for any business is to move to use online platforms more frequently, this has been a successful experience for many with the likes of zoom and teams to name a few. Social platforms can help assist businesses move forward and stay in close contact.

Adopt a marketing plan – To overcome a loss of direction and for the company to successfully thrive and grow, an effort should be implemented in a new marketing strategy that can overcome some of the obstacles and possibly recoup lost business, customers, clients and revenue.

Re-organize cash flow and projections– Mismanaging the company finances can have disastrous consequences on the longevity of a company. Always consider other cost-saving initiatives before impacting the internal workforce. See what costs can be saved in negotiating new contracts with landlords, cutting overheads of travel and social events, negotiating with suppliers, or cutting links to third party agencies?

Be proactive in morale – Low staff morale can have a significant impact on a business and should always be at the center of any decisions a company takes. Keeping hard-working staff updated and confident in management is key to keeping them on the journey in turning the negativity of the current situation to a positive longer-term outlook.

A proactive approach to the marketplace – Knowing your marketplace and competitors is key to transitioning through the changes. Smart companies will re-shuffle and possibly go in a new direction if needed. Take Netflix for example. They started as a DVD delivery company and transitioned to an online streaming platform when technology and the internet explosion was evolving.

Slow down with expansion – Many companies could expand organically should the market indicate it is the right time. Do not rush if this is the goal, as now might not be the right time.

Create opportunity – To be able to facilitate extra opportunities at every possible moment is key to maintaining momentum. Always be proactive in new business channels that the business could prosper from in the long term, even if the short-term gains are non-existent.

Sustain overheads – During the uncertain times of income and cash flow, sometimes containing an income to cover overheads in the short term could ensure longer-term prospects. Maintaining break-even would be considered a good outcome during these difficult times.

For architects, interior and exterior designers, engineers, construction companies, and property developers, it has been clear that these times are challenging and the pandemic has significantly impacted this sector. The year 2020 is something that will be hard for many and yet as it draws to a close, companies will need to try and rebuild in 2021. There is the hope of an upturn of construction projects in the not too distant future and this could open up a new era for business opportunities.

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Be safe on the streets. Americans are scared to walk the streets

in front of their homes. Americans are angry because

violent criminals are being let back out on the streets so they

can kill, rape, or steal again.

In america statistics are: one murder every 22 minutes,

one rape every 5 minutes, and one robbery every 49 seconds.

These numbers are astounding and we need to start to take action

against these criminals. Some neighborhoods are setting up

crime watch programs which have been a major deterrent to crime

in many areas. Don't be afraid to write down license numbers

or use your video camera if you see something you feel is wrong.

Individuals are arming themselves with non-lethal personal

safety devices such as pepper sprays, stun guns, and personal

alarms. These products are cheap and offer excellent protection

against an attacker. Pepper sprays (OC-oleoresin capsicum)

is an inflammatory agent made up of natural chemicals, a

derivative of various hot peppers.

When a person is sprayed with OC pepper spray two things

happen instantly. First the persons eyes clamp shut. If they

do get their eyes open they still can't see because the OC

dilates the capallaries and causes temporary blindness. Second

an immediate fit of uncontrollable coughing and difficulty

breathing. Its like being hit with a flame thrower, instant

stoppage.

Stun guns are electronic devices that disable an attacker

with very high volts of pulsed electric current. When used

correctly stun guns are effective in disabling a large man in

seconds and putting him on the ground for 30 minutes or more.

Stun guns are not actually guns. They have two electrodes

that protrude from the end of the device which when pressed

against an assailant and the trigger pulled a pulsed current

causes muscles to work fast, depleting them of needed blood

sugars. The process takes a few seconds and is very painful.

Once the attacker is hit with the high voltage the muscles

refuse to work and he is disabled.

As effective as stun guns are they have one disadvantage.

They must be touching the assailant to be effective. This

means you (the victim) must be close to the attacker. This is a

reason some choose pepper sprays because you can be 6 to 15

feet from your attacker.

Despite the one disadvantage of the stun gun many people

prefer them because they are more comfortable using a device

with such power. Also, the sound of a stun gun being discharged

is very intimidating and will sometimes be enough to scare

off an attacker.

Personal alarms are electronic or aerosol devices that

produce an extremely loud, high-pitched sound. The alarm

startles

an assailant and makes him fearful of attracting attention. This

noise is usually enough to stop most street attacks.

Electronic alarms are activated by either pulling a pin or

pushing a button. They emit an annoying 105 to 130 decibel

siren-like sound. Listening to the alarm for more than a few

seconds is extremely uncomfortable.

The obvious disadvantage of an alarm is it is incapable of

disabling an assailant. The point is that the victim armed

only with a personal alarm really has no control over the

situation.

Personal alarms are worthwhile particularly when used with

a controlling device like a pepper spray or a stun gun. If

the alarm doesn't scare off the attacker then the use of an

alternative product will have to be used.

In conclusion these products (pepper sprays, stun guns, and

personal alarms) allow an individual to have some control

over their own life and well being. They enable people to

protect themselves and their families in threatening situations.

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND DEFEND YOURSELF

GOD BLESS AND BE SAFE




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