9 Steps to Get your Goals

9 Steps to Define your Goal Destination and Devise a Plan to Get There

Where do you want to be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even this time next year? These places are your goal destinations and although you might know that you don’t want to be standing still in the same place as you are now, it’s not always easy to identify what your real goals are.

Many people think that setting a goal destination is having a dream that is there in the far distant future, but will never be attained. This proves to be a self-fulfilling prophesy because of two things. Firstly, that the goal isn’t specifically defined enough in the first place, and secondly, it remains a remote dream waiting for action which is never taken.


Defining your goal destination is something that you need to take some time to think carefully about. The following steps should get you started on a journey to those goals.

1. Make a list of your goal destinations. Goal destinations are the things that are important to you. Another word for them would be ambitions, but ambitions sound like something which outside of your grasp, whereas goal destinations are certainly achievable if you are willing to put in the effort working towards them. So what do you really want to do with your life? What are the main things that you would like to accomplish with your life? What is it that you would really regret not doing if you suddenly found you had a limited amount of time left on the earth? Each of these things is a goal. Define each goal destination in one sentence.

If any of these goals is a stepping stone to another one of the goals, take it off this list as it isn’t a goal destination.
2. For each goal, you need to think about the time frame you’d ideally like to have accomplished this goal. This is where the 5 year, 10 year, next year plan comes into it. Some goals will have a “shelf life” because of age, health, finance, etc, whereas others will be up to you as to when you would like to achieve them by.

Now comes the more intense part of the goal destination setting - devising the planning of your journey towards arriving at each of your goal destinations. Follow the step by step plan for each of your goals individually.

1. Write each goal destination at the top of a new piece of paper.
2. For each goal write down what is it that you need and don’t have now that will allow you achieve that goal.

This could be some kind of education, career change, finance, a new skill, etc. Any “stepping stone” goals you removed from part 1 of the goal destination identification process will fit into this exercise. If any of these smaller “goals” have sub-goals, go through the same process with these so that you have precise action points to work with.

3. Under each item listed in 2 above, write down the things that you will need to do in order to complete each of the steps required to complete the goal.

These items will become a check-list. They are a tangible way of checking how you are progressing towards reaching your goal destinations. A record of your success!

4. Using the time frames you created in part 2 of the goal destination identification process, on each goal destination sheet write down the year in which you will complete the goal by. For any goal which has no fixed completion date, think about when you would like to have accomplished it by and use that as your destination date.

5. Working within the time frames for each goal destination, make a note of realistic dates by which you will complete each of the small steps.
6. Now take an overview of all your goal destinations and make a schedule of what you need to do this week, this month, this year - in order to progress along the road towards your goal destinations.
7. Write these action points on a schedule so that you have definite dates on which to do things. At the end of the year, review what you have done this year, mark things off the check-lists for each goal destination and write up the schedule with the action points you need for the next year.

Although it may take you several years to, for example, get the promotion you desire because you first need to get the MBA which means getting a job with more money to allow you to finance a part-time degree course, you will ultimately be successful in achieving your goal destination because you have planned out not only what you want, but how to get it, and have been pro-active towards achieving it. Congratulations!

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7 Foods U Should NEVER Eat!

By Jaclyn Johnson
eDiets.com Staff Writer

There will always be those fattening foods that are easy to make, easy to get, and easy to crave. You think 'OK, I know this is bad but it can't be that bad!' Think again. Here are the top seven foods you should never ever feed your family or yourself!

1.Doughnuts



It's hard to resist the smell of a Krispy Kreme doughnut, which is why I never step foot in the store. Doughnuts are fried chock-full of sugar and white flour and loads of trans fat.

According to the Krispy Kreme website, an average 3.5 ounce sugar doughnut weighs in with about 400 calories and contains few other nutrients besides fat. These sugary treats may satisfy your craving but it won't satisfy your hunger as most of the calories come from fat.

'Eating a lot of refined sugar contributes to blood sugar 'swings' or extreme fluctuations,' eDiets Chief Nutritionist Susan Burke said.


2. Cheeseburger with fries



The age-old classic may be delicious but think twice before sinking your teeth into that Big Mac. The saturated fat found in cheese burgers has been linked to heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer.

'In fact, fast-food portions are gargantuan, almost double the calories per meal compared to 20 years ago,' Susan says. 'Twenty years ago the average fast-food cheeseburger had about 300 calories. Today's BK Whopper with cheese has 720. To burn the excess 420 calories, you'd have to run for 40 minutes. For example, in 1985 a medium French fry had 240 calories, 2.4 ounces. Today's 'medium' is 6.9 ounces and 610 calories.

'This fast-food meal of cheeseburger and fries has way too many calories and fat grams, not to mention grams of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and sodium.'

Let's break down this meal. First, take the white-flour bun (refined carbohydrates) , then add some processed cheese (saturated fat and trans fat, plus lots of additives and preservatives) and then top off with fried red meat (cholesterol and saturated fats). And let's not forget about the condiments such as the always fattening mayonnaise.

Not sounding so appetizing anymore, huh? Oh, and let's not forget about the infamous side dish. You cheeseburger will most likely come with a side of French fries, which is sadly the most popular vegetable dish in the U.S. Don't kid yourself, French fries are not vegetables, they are extremely high in fat and contain a tiny amount of nutrients.

3. Fried Chicken and Chicken Nuggets



With the recent class-action lawsuit between The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and KFC, the health risks posed by fried foods are becoming more public. The CSPI is suing the food chain for their use of cooking oil containing unhealthy trans fats. The lawsuit seeks to order KFC to use other types of cooking oils and to inform customers how much trans fats KFC's food contains.

Foods cooked in highly heated oils (most notably partially hydrogenated oil) have been known to cause cancer, weight gain and other serious health risks if ingested regularly. A 10-piece chicken McNugget from McDonald's has 420 calories, 24 grams of fat and 1120 milligrams of sodium. One Extra Crispy Chicken Breast from KFC has around 420 calories and eight grams of saturated fat. So unless you want to super size yourself, it's best to make a clean break with fried foods.


4. Oscar Mayer's Lunchables



Sure they are convenient and easy, but boy are they unhealthy! These kid-marketed lunches are loaded with saturated fat and sodium. They usually contain highly processed meats and cheeses, white flour crackers and sugary treats. Lunchables get two-thirds of their calories from fat and sugar. And they provide lopsided nutrition since they contain no fruits or vegetables.

'They insidiously promote obesity by making kids think that lunch normally comes in a cellophane-wrapped box,' Susan says. 'Parents are promoting their children's obesity by buying these items. They're expensive, too. Pack a sandwich and save dollars and health.'


5. Sugary Cereal



Not all cereals are created equally. And while your kids might beg for the latest cookie or marshmallow chocolate surprise cereals, it is a safe bet they are about as healthy as a dessert. Keywords to look out for are puffed, dyed and sweetened.

Most kids' cereals are so highly processed they no longer look like the grains they were originally made from. A healthy alternative is oatmeal. Although, if you are buying pre-packaged oatmeal make sure to check the label and see how much sugar it contains, you might be surprised.

'A little sugar isn't a problem but when the first ingredient on the box is sugar, then watch out,' she said. 'There is no fruit in Froot Loops. But the unsweetened original Cheerios or Rice Krispies are fine, and you can sweeten them naturally with blueberries and strawberries.'


6. Processed Meats.



What falls under the category of processed meats? Hot dogs, sausage, jerky, bacon, certain lunch meats and meats used in canned soup products. Almost all processed meats have sodium nitrite added as a preservative.

A recent study conducted at the University of Hawaii found that sodium nitrite can act as 'a precursor to highly carcinogenic nitrosamines -- potent cancer-causing chem! icals th a t accelerate the formation and growth of cancer cells throughout the body.' So eliminate these meats from your diet before they eliminate you!


7. Canned soup.



Sometimes regarded as a healthy food, soups can be very deceiving. You must stay on your guard because many canned soups have high levels of trans fats, sodium and artificial preservatives such as MSG. Just one serving (which is roughly one cup) can have almost 1,000 milligrams of salt. Also, steer clear of soups that are cream-based, they can be high in calories and fat.

Susan says it is important to 'read labels from back to front. Ignore the health claims, and instead focus on the ingredients and serving size. Watch out for hydrogenated fat (trans fat) and sodium. If you're buying bread to go with you soup, the first ingredient should be whole grain -- either whole wheat, rye or other grain. If it just says 'wheat bread,' that doesn't mean whole wheat.'

We all want our family to be healthy and happy, so steer clear of these foods. Think it's difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Think again! 

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Ways To Remove Negative Thoughts

What are negative thoughts and if I at any time should I be affected with pessimistic thinking should I be concerned. Yes is the answer. The more positive you are in thought will certainly help dampen any off-putting hold me back negatives which restrict you from living a decent life, Negative thinking has seen man or woman, who, ideal for a job post lose it before having had chance to secure it, because they believed they were not worthy enough.

Any negative thoughts you have about your self have to be dealt with sooner than later for health and happiness to prevail and more importantly prosper. Negative thinking can affect a relationship.

Cognitive restructuring can help a person identify and challenge overly simplistic, negative thoughts that cause pointless distress. Not a healthy combination, negativity and stress, in fact both very destructive factors. To lead what one would call a normal life will entail you change your way of thinking. What is a normal, normal is having belief in your self which in return will help you to venture forth and cope with the wicked ways of the world and the people in it? To help cure your way of thinking is easier when the thoughts are clearly untrue: e.g. “I never do anything right,” It’s harder when there’s an element of truth mixed in with naive lies: “At my age, it’s to late its over; there is nothing out there for me now.” You can stop there right now; the pope is proof, candidates for this position – 65 years and over. If you have a dream or goals then do something about it

There are four elements you can follow to prevent stress caused from negative thoughts:

1.Stop and take time out to think positive (mental time-out).

2.Control your breathing. Breathe in taking deep breaths slowly to help release growing tension.

3. It may sound silly but ask yourself some questions.

.... like is my thoughts belief or true? Do I make hasty decisions about myself? What evidence do I actually have that I am worthy of the cause? Am I letting negative thoughts stand in my way? Look at situations and view them in a different manner. What would be the worst that could happen? Some people find the healing process (managing thoughts) all too much and opt for the easy way out continuing to put them self down and worse still permitting others to follow suit. Ask yourself that if I did not think this way where would you be.

4. If distortion is the root of the problem, can you identify this and let go?

Practicing relaxation techniques may well be the course of therapy needed. If your problem is genuine, ask what steps you can take to manage? It takes much rehearsal to restructure negative thoughts. What is that saying “A leopard never changes its spots” I beg to differ, if you want something badly and that something can change your life for the better then may the leopard shed his coat?

Remember to be yourself, do not snub reality or take on a false identity. Regularly it’s possible to move your focus toward the positive, rather than lodging on the negative. At other times, you can acknowledge an agonizing truth without losing sight of the larger, more positive portrait. For example, “I should be practicing a relaxation response system daily” or better still “I “want” to practice a relaxation response system daily. If you feel sick don’t let the illness get your sympathy vote, feeling sorry for yourself is not a cure. Negative thoughts usually result in “I feel sick today and there is nothing I can do, hold up, of course there is. Think of what is the best way to treat your condition. Think of the available medications to relieve the pain. If negative thoughts are deeply inset, then you must speak to your doctor or an experienced mental health expert. More people are turning to therapies which include dealing with the mind and body and are bouncing back to reality. Put the bounce back in your stride as you jolly your way onto a new way of thinking.

source : nidokidos.org

Kurus dengan cara murah

Oleh SADATUL MAHIRAN ROSLI
Gambar ABY BAIZURA HARUN

Dr. Mahathir Mohamed dan isteri, Dr. Nurhalinaazly Minhat berjaya menguruskan badan setelah menjalani program ciptaan mereka.

Perubahan gaya hidup penting dalam mencapai impian untuk kurus secara berkesan dengan cara yang paling murah.

Baik dari segi pemakanan dan amalan senaman harus diberi keutamaan kerana inilah yang menyumbang kepada pengurangan berat badan yang diinginkan.
Jangan sesekali kembali kepada gaya hidup yang lama apabila telah mencapai berat impian kerana ia bakal mengecewakan kita semula.

Untuk mengetahui sama ada seseorang itu terlebih berat badan atau berat yang ideal untuknya, pertama, timbang berat badan dalam kilogram, kemudian ukur tinggi dalam meter. Kira Indeks Jisim Badan (BMI) dengan membahagikan berat (kilogram) dengan tinggi (m2).
BMI bagi individu normal harus kurang daripada 25. Sebaliknya, jika BMI 25 hingga 30 bermakna individu tersebut terlebih berat dan memerlukan diet dan senaman. Manakala BMI lebih daripada 30 ialah obesiti.

Perunding masalah berat badan, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed berkata, ukuran BMI penting dalam mendapatkan sasaran jumlah berat badan ideal bagi seseorang yang mengalami masalah berat berlebihan dan ingin memulakan sebarang program diet atau menguruskan badan.

Katanya, setelah tahu apakah berat badan ideal yang ingin dicapai, maka ujian darah harus dilakukan.
Ini bagi mendapatkan profil mengenai kandungan darah, fungsi buah pinggang atau ginjal, fungsi hati, kolestrol, kandungan gula dalam darah semasa berpuasa dan analisis air kencing.

''Ujian hormon turut akan dilakukan kerana ketidakseimbangan hormon juga berkemungkinan boleh menyebabkan peningkatan berat badan dan ketidakupayaan untuk mengurangkan berat badan.

"Selalunya pakar menentukan ujian hormon yang perlu diambil oleh seseorang bergantung kepada sejarah dan ujian fizikal.

''Ujian profail hormon tiroid sebagai contoh, penting bagi mengetahui ketidakcukupan fungsi tiroid yang menyebabkan kenaikan berat badan.

"Hormon lain yang memain peranan dalam pengurangan berat badan dan pengekalan termasuklah hormon tumbesaran, DHEA, estrogen, progesteron, testosteron, kortisol, insulin, leptin dan ghrelin,'' katanya ditemui di Klinik Mempermuda Kulit dan Anti Penuaan, Timeless, di Kelana Jaya, baru-baru ini.
Menurut Dr. Mahathir, kekurangan hormon perlu diganti bagi mendapatkan tahap yang optimum bagi memastikan kejayaan.

''Satu lagi yang menentukan kejayaan pengurusan berat badan ialah diet. Diet mudah yang perlu diikuti ialah menghapuskan pengambilan gula, makanan manis termasuk coklat.

"Setiap kali membeli makanan baca dulu label tentang kandungan bahannya. Jika ada kandungan gula di dalamnya, dinasihatkan tidak membelinya dan setiap makanan harus mempunyai ketiga-tiga kumpulan makanan seperti protein, karbohidrat dan lemak.

''Dapatkan glycemic yang rendah daripada buah-buahan seperti epal, pir, jambu batu, aprikot dan kiwi, sayur-sayuran dan kekacang.

''Sebaliknya, ambil protein daripada ikan, ayam, daging, telur dan taufu. Lemak yang baik pula daripada minyak zaitun manakala omega-3 pula boleh diperoleh daripada minyak ikan dan minyak kelapa dara yang mengandungi medium chain triglycerides,'' jelasnya yang turut mengalami penurunan berat badan dari 104 kilogram ke 80 kilogram manakala isterinya turun dari 68 kilogram ke 55 kilogram setelah mengubah cara hidup dan mengikuti program yang dicipta olehnya.

Menurut Dr. Mahathir, diet yang sesuai ialah diet yang berkalori rendah. Sebagai contoh, program 500 hingga 800 kalori yang lengkap dengan semua zat yang diperlukan oleh badan untuk bertenaga dan sihat.

Dua minggu fasa intensif

Minum pagi: Mihun sup dicampur dengan ayam, bebola ikan dan sayur. Kurangkan mi sebanyak satu mangkuk sahaja. Minum air kosong.

Makan tengah hari: Sup ayam yang mengandungi protein, lemak dan vitamin) dicampur dengan air (kira-kira 250 kalori)

Makan malam: Tom yam, banyakkan sayur.

''Ingat, minum banyak air kerana banyak orang menyangkakan mereka lapar tetapi sebenarnya mereka hanya dahaga. Selepas minum, anda tidak lagi lapar. Selain itu, ia membuatkan anda hidrasi dan mengeluarkan toksin di dalam usus.

''Dicadangkan mengambil multivitamin yang kaya dengan chromium, selenium, zink dan vitamin E bagi memperoleh nutrisi yang lengkap.

''Selepas dua minggu, anda akan mendapat tenaga baru dan berat badan anda berkurangan,'' katanya yang mula sedar untuk menguruskan badan setelah kehilangan ahli keluarga pada usia akibat sakit jantung.
Tambahnya, langkah kedua, anda kini boleh makan dua kali iaitu sarapan pagi dan makan tengah hari tetapi tanpa gula, tinggi protein yang diperoleh daripada sayuran dan glycemic rendah daripada buah-buahan.
Selalunya, orang Malaysia pasti akan merindui nasi. Namun, anda boleh menggunakan beras glycemic rendah seperti basmathi.

''Nasihat saya untuk mengambil suku pinggan sahaja nasi manakala yang lain dipenuhi dengan sayur-sayuran, ikan atau ayam. Anda boleh mengambil satu buah-buahan glycemic rendah setiap kali makan seperti epal. Juga, makan ayam tanpa kulit.

''Ambil penggantian makanan berat untuk makan malam seperti sup supaya perut anda tidak bekerja keras semasa anda tidur,'' katanya.

Pada masa ini mulalah melakukan senaman untuk membina otot. Senaman Tabata adalah sesuai pada tahap ini. Berenang juga adalah senaman yang boleh mengurangkan berat badan, menguatkan kardio dan ketahanan badan.

''Ingat, anda seharusnya mengurangkan lemak dan otot-otot semasa fasa pertama dan inilah masanya untuk menggantikan otot tersebut. Anda tidak akan mahu kulit yang melendut di tubuh.

''Lakukan perkara yang sama pada tahap kedua sehingga anda gembira dengan berat anda. Ini mungkin mengambil masa sekurang-kurangnya empat hingga enam bulan tetapi diingatkan jangan cepat sangat turun kerana anda perlu membina otot dan mengelakkannya daripada melendut. Jika hanya turun 5 kilogram, anda telah menambah lima hingga lapan tahun usia hidup yang sihat,'' ujarnya.

Selepas tiga hingga empat minggu di tahap kedua, fizikal aktiviti anda meningkat, bolehlah makan snek yang merupakan buah-buahan glycemic rendah antara pukul 11 pagi dan 4 petang untuk menstabilkan gula dalam darah dan hormon.

Apabila berat badan yang diidamkan telah diperoleh, kekalkan dengan pelan makanan sihat yang sedia ada dan teruskan senaman. Bagi yang ingin mendapatkan maklumat lanjut, hubungi 03-78808486.

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