Exercise yourself happy!

Stressed? Had a row? Unmotivated? CLEO’s resident fitness master, Adam Vine-Hall, shows you how to boost your mood and fitness in one hit (trainers may need to be dusted off).

Problem: You're feeling unfit and lacking motivation


Workout: “Call up a friend and book in a time to go for a run, walk or bike ride. The fact that you’re accountable to someone will help to push you through that unmotivated feeling. Another option (but more costly) is to see a personal trainer who can help you develop or spice up your workouts with fresh, new exercises.”

Problem: You've had a fight with your boyfriend


Workout: “Boxing (not with your partner!) A good old remedy after an emotional release of energy is to have a physical release. Intense exercise releases endorphins into your system which will leave you feeling stimulated and in a positive frame of mind.”

Problem: Your parents have decided to split up


Workout: “If you’ve had an unexpected or uncontrollable change in one aspect of your life then take over the wheel of another area and try something you have never done before – rock climbing, Pilates, boot camp, the list is endless. Doing something new opens you up to amazing opportunities, and it’s a welcome distraction to what’s happening on the home front.”

Problem: You're stressed out at work


Workout: “The obvious choice here is a good yoga class. When you’re stressed you tend to be focused on external factors. Yoga’s relaxing movements will help to bring your mental focus back into your own body and remove the tensions of work from your mind.”

Problem: You're having issues with a close friend


Workout: “Join a social sports team – there are plenty out there, like touch footy, Frisbee, soccer, cricket, netball. The main benefit is that you’ll be around different people and in a new environment, which may help you to appreciate or value the good things about your friend.”

Problem: You've just come back from the holidays


Workout: “Try a Pilates class. These types of sessions are relatively low intensity and have varying levels of difficulty so you won’t feel totally out of shape after your holiday. Plus, the structured class environment will ensure you stay motivated after a bit of time off.”


Problem: Your self-esteem needs a good kick


Workout: “Pick an activity that’s easy for you. For example, if you like running, then set yourself a realistic goal for the session and reach it. Your physical sense of achievement is likely to transfer across to your emotional state and help build back your confidence.”

Source:CLEO

Get to know yourself better?

I think I ever answer this question in 2004, I guess..Hm...but i like to try it out again..

I need to answer a few question which need you own decision and thinkin' ..:) At least you got to know yourself better:) Tidak rugi juga mencuba bah.hehe

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:

You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Wanna try? Just click on the link below...

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

Some pictures to share with you all..

We have our 'Rancangan Pengajaran Individu' In house training at School for the 1st week practicum...Thanks for Special Education teachers for enhancing our knowledge about RPI..

First week Physical Education outdoor activities... Boys with their ball.
And girls with their 'gelung'..

Me with the girls..

At last give them a chance to play hehe..

I just don't know how to write it out regardin' my 'journey' during my practicum so far... Never mind ahh I just upload all the picture...coz the picture itself speak a thousand word..hehe. Boleh juga bah nie kan Fila...:) will uploading more pictures for the next post..:)

Beauty Tips

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For beautiful eyes, look for the good in other people.

To lose weight, let go of stress, hatred, anger, contentment and the need to control others.

To improve your ears, listen to the word of God. Rather than focus on the thorns of life, smell the roses and count your blessings, giving thanks for each one of them.

For poise, walk with knowledge and self-esteem.To strengthen your arms, hug at least 3 people a day. Touch someone with your love.

To strengthen your heart, forgive yourself and others. Don't worry and hurry so much.

Rather than walk this earth lightly, walk firmly with determination and leave your mark.

For the ultimate in business, casual or evening attire put on the robe of Christ; it fits like a glove but allows room for growth. Best of all, it never goes out of style and is appropriate for any occasion.

Doing these things on a daily basis will certainly make you a more beautiful person.

Peace Is Not The Absence Of Trouble But The Presence of God


Resources: http://www.lightgeneration.com

How to Make Up Your Mind to Succeed

Well-intentioned parents have unwittingly left their kids defenseless against failure. The current generation of millennials (born between 1980 and 2001) grew up playing sports where scores and performance were downplayed because "everyone's a winner." And their report cards had more positive spin than an AIG press release. As a result, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them the "overpraised generation." Fortunately, once you understand the situation, there's some quick corrective action that can be taken. And even if you're well past your child-rearing years, her advice will help you better withstand setbacks.

Dweck has been studying how people handle failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to identify two distinct mind-sets that dramatically influence how we react to it. Here's how they work:

A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent is genetic--you're a born artist, point guard, or numbers person. The fixed mind-set believes it's entitled to success without much effort and regards failure as a personal affront. When things get tough, it's quick to blame, withdraw, lie, and even avoid future challenge or risk.

Conversely, a growth mind-set assumes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning make everything possible. Because the ego isn't on the line as much, the growth mind-set sees failure as opportunity rather than insult. When challenged, it's quick to reassess, adjust, and try again. In fact, it relishes this process.

We are all born with growth mind-sets. (Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to survive in the world.) But parents, coaches, and teachers often push us into fixed mind-sets by rewarding certain behaviors and misdirecting praise. Dweck's book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program, brainology.us, explain this in depth. But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to guarantee that your kids, grandkids, and even you never get derailed by failure.

FOR KIDS
In school
Never compliment a child by saying "You're so smart" or "You picked that up so quickly." Instead, praise effort or strategy by saying "That was clever of you to take that approach" or "I'm proud of your persistence." Listen for similar remarks from teachers and correct them.

In sports
Instead of "You're a natural," say "Practice is really making you better." Instead of inquiring "Did you win?" ask "Did you give your best effort?" Explains Dweck, "Talent isn't passed down in the genes; it's passed down in the mind-set."

At the dinner table
Instead of the standard "How was your day?" (which everyone dreads anyway), ask "What did you learn today?" or "What mistakes did you make that taught you something?" Describe with zeal something you're struggling with. "Instill a passion for learning," says Dweck.

In making plans for the future
Don't just ask about goals; ask about the plan for reaching those goals.

In frustration
Don't permit children to refer to themselves as losers, failures, stupid, or clumsy. "Never let failure progress from an action to an identity," says Dweck. Likewise, don't label your kids. Don't say this one is the artist, and this one is the computer geek. Anyone can be anything.

In doubt
If you encounter skepticism, ask the child to think of areas in which she once had low ability and now excels, or to recall a time when she saw someone learn something or improve in ways not thought possible.

FOR YOU
At work
Instead of letting salary, benefits, and status define job satisfaction, ask yourself if you're still learning. If the answer is yes, then you're fortunate to have a job that encourages a growth mind-set. View its challenges as opportunities rather than stress. If you've stopped learning, then consider looking either for new avenues of growth or for another job.

In relationships
Blame never resolves anything. It's merely the fixed mind-set insisting that you're right. The next time you're tempted to blame, says Dweck, remember that "the whole point of marriage is to encourage each other's development."

When feeling down
People who are depressed tend to believe that's just the way they are. Instead of viewing yourself as a failed end product, think of yourself as a temporarily derailed work in progress. "We usually think of personality as something very stable," says Dweck, "but we're finding that even core parts of it can be changed by shifting mind-sets."

From Reader's Digest

what's on my mind?~ Share

Dreamin' about the future..We just don't know what we'll be in the next few years..1 year from now, 5 years from now or even 10 years from now..We might dreamin' of become a doctor, become an educator forever, we might dreamin' of become a motivator who will be paid by thousand ringgit, a professional photographer, or we might even dream of becoming a superstar, millionaire!...and a lot more! Whatever it is, stick with your dream! You might never know that you will fulfill your dream a few years later or if you are not going to be what you have been dreamin' of Im sure you can acheive something that satisfyin' your life and not because of what people want you to be. If we see this from the view point of God, your hope is always there..:)but if you see this from your own viewpoint..hm..I can say and I'm sure that we are not clear which way we going. One thing for sure, don't think too much what will people say about you, about your dream ..just be positive! People don't know you much. You yourself know much better that people out there but of course we can't deny that God knows us the most!

CONVOCATION IPGM 2009- CONGRATULATIONS TO KPLI INTAKE 2008

Aziliana and me after convocation with her two awards
1st award: best student for Mathematics and 2nd award: Anugerah Pengarah

A big congratulations to Aziliana Ying for her great achievement during her study for KPLI Program Intake 2008 from IPGM, Kampus Gaya, Kota Kinabalu. Im proud with you Azie! hehe