Intellectual Qualities

Through the use of our Intellectual Qualities, we can achieve a higher level of thinking and decision making. These are our “Mind Muscles” and just as our physical muscles they too must be exercised. They may be weak or strong depending on how much you use them.

Let’s compare these Mind muscles to the physical muscles in your body. If you exercise your muscles in a healthy manner, they will grow and expand. But the moment you stop, your muscles will shrink and weaken. The Intellectual Qualities operate in the same way. In order for us to utilize our mind and provide each of us with inner strength, we must develop these qualities and come to the realization that these qualities are always at work. Develop your mind muscle by exercising your Intellectual Qualities.

Quote of the Week: "You can't talk yourself out of a problem you behavey yourself into" -Stephen Covey

Relax

Do you truly take the time to relax? Do you ever take a moment for yourself? This means no email, no computer, no TV, no phone…just a moment with yourself without any distractions. Can you do it? It isn’t easy…all you have to do is find a quiet place to sit, close your eyes and just take deep slow breaths. Try it…and I bet it will calm you down and give you the opportunity to relax.

Learning to relax and ridding your mind of unwanted tension is critical for maintaining a heightened sense of awareness. Watch for signs of upcoming stress… and apply your deep breathing technique to offset the stress and pressure. Once you are able to relax, you create a balance in life enabling you to feel confident and composed. You will be able to carry anything you desire to do in a smooth and efficient manner. Give yourself the gift of relaxing deep breaths.

Quote of the Week: "The time to relax is when you don't have time for it"- Sydney J. Harris

Persistence

How many attempts would you give a child to learn how to walk? A child doesn’t try to walk two or three times and then say… “This walking thing isn’t for me.” They keep on trying until they eventually walk right? So why is it that most adults try something a few times and then give up? What makes Thomas Edison try over 10,000 times before inventing the light bulb? It is… Persistence.
Persistence is one of the most crucial elements in attaining success. Persistence is a combination of two elements - Will and a Burning Desire. Combining these two elements enables you to achieve great accomplishments. Persistence gives you the power to overcome all obstacles and setbacks that will come along as you are on your path to achieving your goals.

Quote of the Week: "Success comes from taking the hand you were dealt and using it to the very best of your ability" - Ty Boyd