Want to make a positive change in your life without trying to overhaul everything at once? Sometimes, the hardest part of building better habits is knowing where to begin. A 30-day challenge gives you a simple structure for focusing on one behavior or goal at a time, making it easier to stay consistent and see … Read more
Are you beset with worries? There is so much stress these days. The world as we know it has changed. It is hard to stay positive. Even harder to think daily positive thoughts, which many people recommend as a main way to stay positive. It seems that bad things are happening everywhere, all the time, … Read more
Email is an important part of life. Whether you use it stay in touch with friends or as part of your job, using email is a routine that most people do on a daily basis. Unfortunately email is often a “time suck” that takes you away from working on important projects and living life. Even … Read more
One of the primary reasons I started DevelopGoodHabits.com was figuring out how to improve my own habits. Truth be told, like you, I have a few habits I’m hoping to improve. The biggest of them is my overindulgence on fast food and take out food. So, for November’s 30 Day Habit Challenge (30DHC), I decided … Read more
How many words can I write in a month? That’s something I’ve wondered for awhile. As an Internet entrepreneur and Kindle publisher, I know that reaching a high word count can have a positive effect on my income. In theory, the more words I write means more success for my business. For the last six … Read more
You can’t run an online business in isolation. Instead, you should develop relationships with bloggers and marketers in your niche. Whereas most entrepreneurs might view others as their “competition,” I prefer a win-win approach where we can help one another. So how do you form online business relationships? Through networking. Even though I’ve built a … Read more
Recently, I’ve done a lot of reading on the principles of habit development. One book that stands out is Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney. What I like about this book is the exhaustive look into our willpower and how it affects your ability to stick to new habits. Specifically, the authors prove that … Read more
Why do we follow bad habits–even when we want to quit? That’s a question many people wonder. While we all would like to change our lives, it’s not as easy as it sounds. We start out with the best intentions to eliminate a habit. But somewhere along the way, we hit a roadblock and end … Read more
Education shouldn’t end after school. To live a better life, you should make a commitment to read and improve your mind. This is especially true if you’re self employed like me Really, the only way to stay competitive in my field is to develop the reading habit. The entrepreneurial market is constantly evolving, so you … Read more
We all know that soda and beer aren’t healthy to drink. But have you ever looked at the nutritional value of these beverages? What amazes me is how many calories and chemicals are packed into a single can. More importantly, I never took the time to see how many of these drinks I consumed in … Read more