Strategies for When You Are Feeling SAD

Strategies for When You Are Feeling SAD

Many people in New England and other northern states struggle with increased feelings of sadness and depression beginning in November. The holidays can be a stressful time for many, but some of your symptoms are likely caused by seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression affecting people in very northern (and very southern) latitudes due to the reduced sunlight exposure from the shorter, colder days of the winter months. Symptoms include low mood, fatigue, loss of interest in activities, and changes in appetite or sleep. Here are some of our top strategies for when you…
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Life Is A Daring Adventure

Life Is A Daring Adventure

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week's quote is from American author and disability rights advocate Helen Keller. She found that life was always an adventure! Stay tuned for our upcoming post where we share strategies for when you are feeling SAD! 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 blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these…
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The Special Key to Accomplishment

The Special Key to Accomplishment

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week's quote is from the creator of the renowned Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci. He provides insight on the key to accomplishment! 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 blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10 Rules of Life we have developed to provide…
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Personal Kaizen: The Secret to Living a Longer, Healthier Life

Personal Kaizen: The Secret to Living a Longer, Healthier Life

The second rule of our 10 Rules for Life is to take care of your body and mind. Personal Kaizen has several upcoming posts focused on longevity – the secret to living a longer, healthier life. We will summarize the new book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity and share our research on behaviors and habits to adopt for a long, happy life. Today’s post shares highlights from bestselling author Dan Buettner’s research into why people living in “blue zone” have much higher than normal life expectancies. He has a new Netflix series we will be watching this winter.…
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Love Is Something That Finds You

Love Is Something That Finds You

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week's quote is from the beloved American actress, Loretta Young. During her career, she received many awards and honors, including two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! 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 blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10 Rules of…
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Live in The Present and Find Your Eternity

Live in The Present and Find Your Eternity

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Live in the present and find your eternity with this quote from Henry David Thoreau! He was an American naturalist, philosopher, and poet best known for his reflections on living a simple life in natural surroundings. 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 blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these…
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5 Ways to Master Life’s Biggest Transitions

5 Ways to Master Life’s Biggest Transitions

We have all experienced a life-changing transition at some point in our lives, whether it be the loss of a loved one, an unexpected career switch, or something else. While change is often seen as scary and intimidating, writer, Bruce Feiler, believes that it is possible to master transition. This week the Personal Kaizen team shares a TedTalk by Feiler, where he shares five ways to master life's biggest and toughest transitions. https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_feiler_the_secret_to_mastering_life_s_biggest_transitions?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare The Life Story Project Bruce traveled all over the United States and interviewed hundreds of people in all 50 states who were willing to share their life…
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Procrastinating in a Positive Way

Procrastinating in a Positive Way

Whether we're putting off a hard assignment, delaying the workout that we often dread, or leaving the chores for "just another day", we've all had some sort of personal experience with procrastination. According to Psychology Today, about 20 percent of the population are habitual procrastinators! When we think of procrastinating, the first thought is likely using our cell phones to scroll social media, text or call our friends, or surf the web instead of doing the task at hand. However, that's not always the case, as any time we aren't setting priorities, we tend to procrastinate. Here is a simple…
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Solve Problems With The Right Thinking

Solve Problems With The Right Thinking

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Albert Einstein was one of the most influential scientists. Best known for developing the theory of relativity, and contributing to quantum mechanics, he would definitely know a thing or two about how to solve problems! "We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them."Albert Einstein Be sure to check out our post next week, where we'll share how you can procrastinate positively! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to…
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Does Following Your Passions in Life Really Work?

Does Following Your Passions in Life Really Work?

There are many cliches about making sure you have a job that aligns with your passions. That way, you will, “never be bored” and, “never want to retire.” But does following your passions in life really work? Who is doing this right now? And is this even possible for most people? We also wonder if “following your passions” is better advice than “maximizing your natural strengths.” This is the first rule in our Ten Rules for Life, so we are going to explore this difference to share with our readers and potentially adjust our first rule. Following Your Passions in…
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