24 Feb 2022
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Scientific Reasons Why a 3-day Fast Promotes Longevity

Scientific Reasons Why a 3-day Fast Promotes Longevity

Last week we covered some common reasons people choose to fast and some methods for safely going without calories for between several hours and several days. This week we are going to share some of the scientific reasons why a 3-day fast will help you live longer. Fasting removes the body's access to glucose and forces the body to produce its own sugar for energy. The liver converts non-carbohydrate materials, including fat, into energy at the start of a fast. Later, the body goes into ketosis and burns stored fat for energy. Fasting puts the body under some mild stress…
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21 Feb 2022
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Fasting to Clear the Mind and Strengthen the Body

Fasting to Clear the Mind and Strengthen the Body

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! It is true that fasting will clear the mind and strengthen the body! "Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit."Ezra Taft Benson Our Personal Kaizen posts for the next several weeks will track my progress in learning about the benefits of fasting, how to fast, and experimenting with a 3-day fast. This will be an interesting experience and test of willpower for a guy who seldom skips a meal! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal…
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17 Feb 2022
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An Introduction to Fasting and its Benefits

An Introduction to Fasting and its Benefits

Fasting is the abstinence from food and/or drink for health, ritualistic, religious, or ethical purposes. The Personal Kaizen team is studying fasting as means to a longer, healthier life. Here is a short introduction to fasting and its benefits. Some believed benefits of fasting include: Anti-aging effectsLowered risk of chronic diseasesImproved sensitivity to insulinWeight lossLower blood pressureIncreased cancer treatment efficacy Our next post will cover these benefits in detail. For now, we will provide an education on the basics of fasting, reasons for fasting, and types of fasting. Reasons for Fasting Common reasons people chose to fast include: Religious Fasting…
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14 Feb 2022
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Practice the Art of Self-Control by Fasting

Practice the Art of Self-Control by Fasting

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Mahavira was an older contemporary of the Buddah who abandoned all worldly possessions in pursuit of spiritual awakening. This quote encourages us all to develop our willpower, and to start to practice the art of self-control by fasting. "Start the practice of self-control with some penance;begin with fasting."Mahavira Our Personal Kaizen posts for the next several weeks will track my progress learning about the benefits of fasting, how to fast, and also experimenting with a 3-day fast. This will be an interesting experience and test of willpower for a guy who seldom…
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07 Feb 2022
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Make Hard Things Seem Fun, Not Important

Make Hard Things Seem Fun, Not Important

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Katy Milkman is a Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and wrote a book about "how to change" that we are summarizing this week. This quote about making hard things seem fun is one suggestion from her book. "Making hard things seem fun is a much better strategy than making hard things seem important."Katy Milkman Our Personal Kaizen post this week will summarize the main points from the rest of her book! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional…
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31 Jan 2022
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Small Groups of Concerned Citizens Can Change the World

Small Groups of Concerned Citizens Can Change the World

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! What are some ways you would like to change the world? Plan one action today! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead No Personal Kaizen post last week (too busy working with clients!) but we plan to share two book summaries this week! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular…
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24 Jan 2022
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Management By Results: Like Driving Using Your Rearview Mirror

Management By Results: Like Driving Using Your Rearview Mirror

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! American Engineer W. E. Deming was know for consulting and teaching about quality improvement. Deming helped organizations develop simple key performance indicators (leading indicators) for managing the business. Using outcome indicators - Management by Results - is like driving a car by looking in the rearview mirror! "Management by results is like driving a car by looking in the rearview mirror."W. E. Deming Are you using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage your business or just looking in the rearview mirror? Our Personal Kaizen post this week will summarize a book Deming…
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17 Jan 2022
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Leaders Know the Way and Show the Way

Leaders Know the Way and Show the Way

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! The best leaders set a clear vision for the team and then lead by example. Leaders must know the way, go the way, and then show the way! “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”John C. Maxwell Consider this: Do you have a clear vision for your team? Have you shared the vision? If asked, would your team know the vision without looking it up? Do you lead by example? Is everything you do consistent with your vision? Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our…
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14 Jan 2022
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Morning Routine Habits to Get Your Day Started Right

Morning Routine Habits to Get Your Day Started Right

Last week we explained the importance of establishing a morning routine. This week we are sharing morning routine habits to get your day started right. I continue to test these routines daily. Everybody is going to have their own goals for the morning and differing amounts of time available before responsibilities kick in. This post will share a 60-minute routine with some shortcuts to make it into a shorter 30-minute routine. We hope this post provides you with some improvement ideas and inspires you to either improve your current morning routine or begin a morning routine that gets your day…
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10 Jan 2022
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Smile Every Morning and Improve Your Mood

Smile Every Morning and Improve Your Mood

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Begin your day with a positive, optimistic outlook on the world. Have gratitude for the many good things in your life. Smile every morning! “Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life.”Yoko Ono Did you know that a smile every morning will improve your mood? Try it right now and then enjoy your day! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve…
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