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A Blogger Rendez-Vous in Singapore and Preparing for Blogworld

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I was not going to leave Singapore until I had met my blogger friend and the queen of personal excellence herself, Celestine Chua but between us, I was simply delighted that successful and busy as she is, she generously made time to meet with me – the little blogger from North America! – for lunch!

Celes is the founder, writer and living example of The Personal Excellence Blog, a space so rich with content, ideas, and creative approaches to personal development that you have only to glance at a few articles before [Read more…] about A Blogger Rendez-Vous in Singapore and Preparing for Blogworld

Beyond the First 30 Days: Staying Committed to Habits

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Forming Habits and Ocean of Possibilities

As I commit to another fantastic month long health-forming challenge, I question one thing: How long does it really take to form long-term, sustainable, healthy new habits that seamlessly integrate into your life as though they have always been there? What type of commitment? Habits that once formed never part. Habits of a lifetime.

Forming life-long habits is not easy for me, not for lack of self-discipline or motivation. Rather, I fear for boredom and loss of creativity if committed too long to a particular habit so sometimes I flounder in my commitments. My fear is completely unfounded – I know – and has yet to materialize. Forming truly health-conscious, self-improvement habits clears the mind, strengthens the body, and wakes the spirit – in fact, they make room for creativity and new flows of energy. They bring new life into our lungs and a renewed sense of purpose into our hearts, lest we forget [Read more…] about Beyond the First 30 Days: Staying Committed to Habits