The Best of 2009, Reflections and What’s Next

January 1, 2010
Stacking the Future

2009 is over and we are ready to start even more powerful into 2010. Since it is the first day of the year I would love to take a quick look back on what great things happened in 2009, what were the best posts and what are the next steps to come.

The Birth of UYM

2009 [...]

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6 Steps to Overcome the Failure Mechanism of New Year‘s Resolutions

December 29, 2009
Chasing Carrot

It is an old ritual – on the 1st day of the year you reflect on what you didn’t achieved last year, and you make a stern commitment to do it this time; this is the year you will keep your promise. However, 2 to 4 weeks after that stern resolution all your drive is [...]

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UNWRAPPED: Christmas or the Secret to Become Unconquerable

December 22, 2009
Overcome any obstacle like the sun

Christmas is only 2 or 3 days away, depending on whether you count the 24th or the 25th as the first day.

For most people nowadays this is a time to celebrate with their family, to escape work stress for some days and to exchange gifts of love. While all of these are wonderful reasons none [...]

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The Lessons of Pain

December 15, 2009
Statue of grieve

While I really like to stay positive with this blog, I can’t deny that there are some “bad” things happening in this world, and chance is you might have come across some of those yourself.

While it is understandable (and healthy) do go into the grief and anger phase initially, staying there for a prolonged period [...]

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The Power of Blessings or 5 Seconds for Peace, Love and Happiness

December 9, 2009
Buddha sending a blessing

One of my teachers told me an easy way to bring peace within your soul as well as increase the level of peace, joy and happiness within the people you get in contact with. And all it takes is about 5 seconds.

All he did, wherever he went and with whomever he got in contact with, [...]

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UNWRAPPED: Making the Pareto-Rule Work For You

November 30, 2009
Senior with tea

I am sure all of you have heard of the 80/20 rule or the Pareto principle? The 80/20 rule says that very often things could be achieved much easier, faster and with less trouble by focusing on the top 80%. It states that often 80% of the effects are caused by 20% of the [...]

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