Caffeine

Bring the family together.

2008-02-24T23:06:00.003-05:00

If you're lucky enough to have your family nearby, be sure to bring them
together whenever possible. Even if everyone is always on-the-go, find
some time to relax and talk. Have family dinners as often as possible
to keep everyone connected.

Improve your eats.

2008-02-22T15:41:00.001-05:00

Try to improve your diet. It's not about quick gimmicks or weight loss. Eating healthier foods will make you feel better. With very little effort, you will be more alert and you'll have more energy on a daily basis. There's no need for a total diet overhaul, start by making healthier choices whenever they're available and see how it goes from there.

Downtime?

2008-02-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

In an ideal world, there wouldn't be downtime. It's really not even possible to have downtime. Many people have busy schedules, but there is time left over in between appointments, soccer games, and errands. So much of that time is just poured down the drain. Don't wait for things to happen. Instead, think of those slots of time as the "Free Take-One" samples at your favorite store! They're for the taking if you're interested but they're rare! So, use whatever time you find as constructively as possible.

Sleep.

2008-01-17T12:01:00.000-05:00

At the root of it all, today's post might seem de-motivational. Sleep often, and sleep more. While you physically can't get as much done as you sleep, it will make you more alert and productive during the hours that you are awake. Sure, no one can change the world while they're dreaming, but who knows, you could wake up with a dream to change the world. Most people feel that they need to put off sleep because they are stressed about their work. However, you will be less stressed if you get those extra few hours of rest. In fact, I think i'll get to it right now. Goodnight.

Give of Yourself

2008-01-15T22:57:00.000-05:00

Personal success is very important. However, it is even more important to be aware of people around you who may need help. Give of yourself whenever you can. But it's not all about the money, either. Give your energy to other people by helping at a homeless shelter or a soup kitchen. Financial contributions are always gratefully accepted, but you might feel better getting involved in a project yourself. See what you can do on a national or local level, and find a way to make a real difference.

Affect Others

2008-01-14T07:39:00.000-05:00

It's very easy to have a positive effect on those around you. Ask people how they are feeling. If they're having a bad day, be the one to cheer them up. Don't let the people you are around on a daily basis bring you down. Stay positive, and some of it might actually rub off on them.

Schedule

2008-01-13T02:55:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the break in posts once again. New content will be coming Monday. However, from now on, I'll release a daily post Monday-Friday, and then only one special topic weekend post either on Saturday or Sunday morning. Be back soon!

Anything Can Be Done

2008-01-09T22:27:00.000-05:00

If you try your hardest, you can accomplish anything. Just 2 weeks ago when I started this blog, I didn't know how things would turn out. However, I held an optimistic view about my new project, and so I went forward with my plan. Unknown to me, was that people would actually be interested in what I had to say. I'm proud to announce that in just 14 days, Caffeine has received almost 1,500 individual hits, averaging 113 hits per post. Just yesterday, we received 313 views, 23% percent of our all-time traffic. Clearly, the site is growing, and we're just getting started.

The point of this post, however, is not to boast about my site traffic. Instead, it is to encourage everyone to believe that they can accomplish their goals. With some effort, and some faith in yourself, you can do more than you've ever imagined. If Caffeine continues to grow at it's current rate we will receive almost 7,000 unique hits at the conclusion of week 4. Thank you to all of you who have taken interest in what I have to say. Just as I am trying to inspire you to try new things, you're interest has inspired me to continue.

Share My Posts

2008-01-09T22:24:00.001-05:00

I just wanted to point something out...
If you enjoy reading my posts each day, and you have a blog or website, you can share my posts with your visitors as well. I've set up a "widget" that will automatically gather the newest post, and some before it, and display it in a nice clean box on your website.
If your interested, click "Get my blog as a widget" (the orange box) right next to this post.

Thanks, another post on it's way for tomorrow morning, so look out for that.

Confidence

2008-01-08T23:08:00.000-05:00

I laid down for a while last night to relax and listen to several of the speeches given by America's presidential hopefuls. As I listened to John McCain, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton make their comments, I was deeply inspired. I was inspired by the confidence that all of the candidates exuded as they spoke. I said, "why not write to my readers about this." And so, I am.

Be confident every day and believe in what you are doing. Those who have faith and truth in themselves, are often those who become successful. Stay confident in yourself, and you'll go far.

Getting Things Done

2008-01-08T07:44:00.001-05:00

As much as I love to share my advice on productivity, my knowledge is
general. If you need or want to do something, eliminate distractions
and don't stop yourself from moving forward. However, if your looking
for help with getting things done, I highly recommend David Allen.
(www.DavidCo.com) He is a respected expert in the field, and he has
some very interesting things to say.

Project Yourself

2008-01-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

Start a new personal project. Do something you have always wanted to
try. For me, this blog allows me to stay involved in blogging, while
helping to motivate others. Find something that you and those around
you could benefit from. You might just really enjoy your new project.

Commit

2008-01-06T09:21:00.001-05:00

As good as good advice may be, it doesn't mean much if you dont follow
it. Of course, life has it's quirks, no one can be perfect all the
time. However, if something I write, or something someone else says
makes sense to you, then follow it. Commit yourself to the advice, and
spend a few minutes each day asking yourself if it had a positive
effect on your day.

Get To It

2008-01-05T11:21:00.001-05:00

Life can be hard work sometimes. Don't kid yourself into believing that you're working up to your full potential. No one is perfect, and even the most productive people put things off. If you leave work until later you'll only regret it when it's all piled up at the last minute. So, keep on top of what you have to do, and get to it!

Posts, or lack thereof

2008-01-05T01:54:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone, sorry about the lack of posts this week. I've been pretty busy, and I've been trying to work out some kinks behind the scenes to make things run a little smoother on a daily basis. I'm working on some exciting new things I'll be releasing pretty soon, so keep an eye out for that. Normal daily posts will return tomorrow, sorry again for the wait!

Music Can Inspire

2008-01-02T23:01:00.001-05:00

Music can be a great stress-reliever. If you're feeling stressed, take some time to listen to your favorite songs. Shopping around for new music can be really nice too. Whether online or in the store, many people find that searching for new tunes can be a fun, therapeutic activity. Go try it!

Conserve

2008-01-01T03:11:00.001-05:00

Happy New Years!

A goal for 2008:

You've heard it more than once at this point, we need to start focusing on the environment. Unfortunately, we cant all be chemists and physicists working on alternative energy. However, there are tons of ways that each of us can positively affect the environment. Recycle, re-use, conserve power, cut down unnecessary gas usage. You'll feel good about having a positive effect instead of a negative one.

Tea and Coffee

2007-12-31T00:08:00.001-05:00

On a lighter note, for New Year's Eve:

As cliche as it may be to talk about on this blog, coffee and tea can
help many people focus. Although I can always go for an Iced Vanilla
Latte at Starbucks, tea is much healthier and is far less addictive.
There are an unlimited number of flavors, so you'll find something you
like! Do you have any favorites? Post in the comments!

Ready for '08?

2007-12-30T00:39:00.001-05:00

The new year is almost here! Creating goals for yourself is one of the best ways to actually get things done. You'll be better off if you create some general goals that you want to accomplish over the course of the upcoming year, and also a few specific ones that might be more difficult. But don't be discouraged! Don't avoid something because it could be difficult. Take some time in 2008 to try new things, and do away with things that are causing you stress or discomfort. Creating positive, realistic goals will make 2008 a great year, so before you start partying, take some time to think about what you want to do in '08.

Fresh Air

2007-12-29T00:46:00.001-05:00

Good morning everyone! Try and spend some time outside today. You'll
feel better if you catch some fresh air each day. Even better, take a
walk! Exercise positively affects your attitude and it's good for you
too. It's easy to get caught up inside, so make the extra effort to
get out whenever you have the chance.

**What are your New Years resolutions?**

Leave a comment, we'd love to hear what your goals are for 2008!

Your Time Matters

2007-12-28T02:17:00.000-05:00

Always find constructive things to do with your time. If getting out
to shop lifts your spirits, then go! If staying home with your family
makes you happy, then do that! Never waste time, and you'll have more
fulfilling days. What you do with your time helps to define you, so be
sure you're making the most of it.

Open Up

2007-12-27T02:29:00.001-05:00

Do you pay attention to your surroundings? Do you always listen
carefully when a co-worker has something to say? Be as open minded as
possible, and you'll find that people have a lot to say that may very
well be worthwhile. If you let people share their thoughts with you,
they will want to hear what you have to say too. Stay open, and stay
positive and you'll get more out of each day.

Wake Up

2007-12-26T12:54:00.001-05:00

Do you know why you wake up each morning? If you can think of at least
5 things you want to accomplish each day, you'll be able to motivate
yourself to get more done. Find what gets you going in the morning,
and take that energy through your whole day. When the day is over, you
should feel confident that you've worked to your full potential. Make
goals each day, and stay positive.