Posted by Carl on Nov 30, 2009 in
Good Going A commercial mortgage is similar to a residential mortgage in that funds can be borrowed over a long period of time, usually a maximum of 30 years, secured by a first charge on the property being bought.
In taking first charge, the lender is first in the queue to recover any debt if the property ever needs to be sold. This could happen because the mortgagee wishes to move on and sells, or perhaps has defaulted on the repayments causing the lender to foreclose.
If a first charge business mortgage already exists, it is common for different lenders to advance funds secured by way of a second charge which puts that lender as second in the ’security queue’.
Unlike residential mortgages, almost all commercial mortgages are variable rate loans which fluctuate in line with the Base Rate set by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. So, if a lender offers terms which include an interest rate of say ‘2% over base’ then a base rate of 4.5% would result in an interest rate of 6.5% being applied to the loan.
Some lenders will link their interest rates to LIBOR, which is the London Inter Bank Offered Rate. LIBOR is published every day in the Financial Times and can be found on a variety of other financial websites.
Commercial Mortgages can be secured against all kinds of freehold or long leasehold properties, such as retail stores, pubs, care homes, restaurants, offices, industrial factory units and more. Applying for a commercial mortgage is very much like that of a residential mortgage except that the maximum that can be borrowed is 60% of the assessed Market Value, although one or two lenders will advancelend up to 75% depending upon the proposal.
These percentages are known as the Loan-to-Value ratio, or LTV. A lower LTV means that the risk to the lender is reduced. The higher the LTV, the greater the risk to the lender and it is likely that a higher interest rate would be charged.
Lenders will not generally advance above 75% LTV to ensure that there would be enough security in the event of a forced sale, perhaps through auction when it is expected that property will sell at a discounted rate. When looking for a commercial mortgage it is advisable to shop around for the best deals and to use a specialist commercial finance broker who will possess the necessary expertise to advise you accordingly.
Posted by Carl on Nov 29, 2009 in
Good Going If you are expanding your current retail or commercial location or building a new facility like a farm and ranch building, choosing metal for the construction of the building saves you the most money because it is cheaper than conventional construction methods, provides a safer building when completed, and the building systems offer a variety of design choices. In fact, for these reasons (and more) metal buildings now dominate the one and two-story building markets, as cited by architects, engineers and owners across the world. Investigate for yourself the reasons why building with metal can be good for you as well.
Most metal companies comply with customer’s design requests presenting you with endless options. For example, the exterior of the building may be enhanced using a variety of finishing materials, such as decorative brick, wood, stucco, glass, and aggregate panels, in order to match the look of existing buildings, meet local zoning requirements, as well as eye-catching to attract customers. With open span interior space and high ceilings, a metal building offers your tenants such a variety of configurations and layout options for the interior, as well. For example, your needs may include rows and rows of merchandise, an office environment filled with cubicles, conference rooms, and mechanical equipment, or a restaurant filled with tables, comfortable seating and kitchen space. A metal building construction can be efficiently and easily modified to suit your tenets’ changing needs—be it an increase in personnel or a shrinking storage capacity. Building expansion is simple and easier because metal buildings are designed with growth and your budget in mind. From the inside to the outside, your project manager can help you achieve the look you want in the most economical way possible. But be sure to choose the right metal building erector.
Using metal in your construction can help you design an attractive retail building within your projected budget. Consider just a few reasons. To begin with, it will help prevent many of the problems and maintenance issues that are associated with low-quality buildings. Many types of retail buildings begin to deteriorate over time. Since metal is highly resistant to water, mold, mildew, termites and other wood-destroying insects, a metal retail building will last longer and require less maintenance than many other types of retail buildings which saves you money! Also, because sometimes a business needs a new building under a strict deadline, metal buildings offer the magnificent benefit of being pre-drilled, pre-welded, and pre-punched at the plant giving you a structure that is quickly and easily erected so your tenants can move in, open their business and promptly begin adding to your profits. Constructing a new retail building can be very expensive; but, using a retail metal building system has proven to save up to half the cost (depending on the supplier you choose) compared to similar buildings designed using conventional construction methods.
Metal buildings do not require any harmful chemicals such as resin, adhesives, wood treatments, or pesticides. Also, a retail/commercial building made entirely out of metal has added strength and durability to increase the structural integrity. As a result, metal retail buildings are resistant to major damages that are caused by high winds and adverse weather conditions. Metal buildings may also be designed to meet and surpass your local building codes regarding wind and snow loads. Customers in the Mid-West and Gulf Coast regions will have added security for their property. (Nevertheless, it is still highly recommended to evacuate during an approaching hurricane.) Many building systems use wood framing, making it vulnerable to fire and difficult to extinguish. Since metal does not burn as quickly as wood, the fire may spread slower, making the environment safer. When a fire occurs in a metal building, it is often possible to contain the fire to a single room. As a result, personnel and customers, not to mention valuable merchandise, equipment, and company files, are well protected in a metal building; and interruption of business operations can be kept to a minimum.
A metal building is indeed the most practical and economical as it will save money, provide a stronger structure, and more choice for interior planning and exterior beauty. The finished product will easily accommodate a retail environment, office space, a restaurant, warehouse facility, or any other type of business operations. Satisfied customers everywhere attest to the magnificent benefits of having their retail or commercial building built with metal. Why take chances with your real estate investment? Choose the design that provides a lifetime of benefits.
Posted by Carl on Nov 29, 2009 in
Good Going So you are interested in making the switch to the organic coffee bean and starting to drink organic coffee, but are not aware yet as to the different companies that are available out there and which you can turn to when you need to purchase your organic coffee selection. Fortunately, because of the great popularity of the decaf coffee these days, there are a lot of different organic coffee companies out there that you can check out.
Kicking Horse Coffee
There is the Kicking Horse Coffee Company for one, and they offer a 21-flavor portfolio of different organic coffees that you are sure to love. The coffee beans that they use are all certified organic, and so you know that you are getting completely organic coffee, and nothing but. They offer a grand selection of products to choose from including coffee and tea brewing equipment, coffee and tea accessories, and mugs. In addition, you can find these things from coffee wholesalers, just like if you were in the pork market, you would find pork wholesalers.
Their coffee is delicious and all grown organically, so you know just what you are getting and can trust in the Kicking Horse Coffee name.
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Or for your organic coffee you can go through this company, where you know that you are always going to get the very best selection. They were actually one of the first companies of its kind, and so you know that they have the experience and knowledge that you are looking for in a company like this.
They want to ensure that each and every customer is completely satisfied with their purchase, which is why they are standing by to help anyone out with whatever they may need. So if you ever have any questions or you want to make sure that you are getting certified organic coffees, you can contact them and they are more than glad to answer for you. In the same way, if you are looking for pork wholesaler, you can contact a meat trading company such as VrcMeatMed.
As you can see there are lots of great companies that you can go through to find the organic coffee you are looking for, and it is all just a matter of finding one that suits your particular preferences. Once you do, you will quickly see that the organic coffees offer many benefits on their regularly grown coffee counterparts.
Making the switch to drinking organic coffees is a great idea, and not only are going to love the taste but you are also doing better for the environment by doing your part to stop the use of harmful chemicals for growing. Organic coffee might be a bit more pricey but it’s definitely worth it. You can find coffee and wholesale pork price easily online.
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Posted by Carl on Nov 28, 2009 in
Good Going This month I see my grandmother. I anticipate seeing her, though she has become a little stubborn in her later years. I will not embarrass her by sharing her age, but let’s simply suppose she is a lady with exhaustively seasoned wisdom.
The last time I saw her I brought in my yamaha keyboard so I could perform some music for her. She enjoyed it, but unfortunately since she’s not completely there, she kept interrupting me to ask me how to clean computer screen. Yes, she really uses a computer. And maybe she was interrupting me because I am just that poor at playing the keyboard.
I always discover something puzzling at her place when I see her. Last time, I found many books on penny stocks on her coffee table. My grandmother learning about trading penny stock? That is nuts. I wonder what I will discover on her coffee table this time.
This month will make for a busy visit. I have to install her fresh Emtek door knobs and air conditioner filters then fix her garden cart. I likewise must take her old pots and pans to charity because she recently bought a fresh collection of pots and pans to supplant them. As a reward, she claims to also have purchased the best ice cream maker and the greatest of all the electic coffee makers. I appreciate it, but I also must laugh softly as she invariably claims to have or utilize only the very best of this or that.
If everything goes well, she’ll employ both to serve me some fabulous coffee in the morning and ice cream in the evening. That sounds like more than pay back enough for my assistance. I am happy to help her out for nothing, but a little rich coffee and sweat ice cream does not hurt.
Posted by Carl on Nov 27, 2009 in
Good Going Village Transmission and Auto Repair is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center that has been performing high quality, guaranteed auto repairs in the Edmonds area for over 40 years.
We service and repair all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. Village can repair or upgrade your vehicle’s steering, suspension, standard tranny or drivetrain. Worried about passing emissions?
Asking friends where they take their car to get fixed is almost always the best way of finding a reputable shop. Not only does a friend’s recommendation show that the shop has done good work in the past, but mentioning that you found the place through the referral of a close friend may also serve as encouragement to the shop’s mechanics not to rip you off. Ask about engine repair, auto body work, engine maintenance, fuels and lubricants, driving techniques and anything else you need to know. Our auto experts will do their best to help you out.
Vehicle maintenance and repair are things that everyone will have to deal with at some point. With todays vehicle manufacturers using less expensive and less reliable parts, the repair and maintenance industry has seen significant growth?
Clients feel confident dealing with Village Transmission and Automotive Repair shop that would not give them the run around. When speaking to customers at Village, we make them feel at ease by explaining clearly and thoroughly what we believe is the exact problem their car is having. Customer concerns are always taken care of right away. On the rare occasion that a problem does occur it is resolved quickly with as little inconvenience to customers as possible.
Auto maintenance and repair are things that everyone will have to deal with at some point. With todays car manufacturers using less expensive and less reliable parts, the repair and maintenance industry has seen significant growth. Call and speak with a trained representative now. Call us first for all your automotive needs.
Posted by Carl on Nov 27, 2009 in
Good Going Introduction
What is understood by the term ‘family business management’? Does it mean a business managed by one member of a family or by many members of a family who are engaged in the business? It could be that all the family members who are part of the business have an equal share of the profits and therefore have an equal say in the decisions to be made in the business. Alternatively it might be that the family member designated as the Managing Director makes all the business decisions without necessarily needing to consult other members of the family.
However the business is organised, the understood idea of a family business is that it is owned and run by a family, and members of that family work together to make the business successful. There are many variations of how the management of the business works, but ultimately it is a privately owned company and all the profits are retained for the benefit of the business and the family.
Managing the Family Business
A family run business has many complicated dimensions to the interpersonal dynamics compared to a public company that can make or break the owners. The dynamics of personal and professional issues combined create an added pressure which can hinder good business decisions. Unresolved family conflicts will undoubtedly be carried into the workplace and impact the motivation and productivity of everyone involved.
I have current experience of managing a family business where we find it is important to have our different areas of responsibility. I am the Managing Director and main Project Manager, then we have the Accounts and Admin Manager and the Chairman who presides over the meetings and keeps an eye on the overall direction and functioning of the business. We have found over the years that there are some important issues which have to be resolved in order to work compatibly together. Mainly they are the issues around boundaries. Respecting each other’s different skills and trusting they can do their job well are key elements. If there are new skills to learn fundamental training is offered to ensure that person can do the job effectively.
It is important to realize managing any business in today’s environment is a complicated process but when you have the added dimension of family dynamics it can so easily get out of hand. One of the crucial elements to resolve is the historic patterns of relating between family members. Usually there is a lack of awareness that these patterns exist because they are habitual and familiar. However once they start to impact on the effectiveness of the business these issues need to be reviewed so that changes can be made and the issues resolved. One obvious example is where a child works with a parent. It is usually difficult for the parent to see the child as a responsible adult and still treats that person in the old habitual way. The child might then feel devalued, disempowered and impotent because of the old habit of respecting and obeying the parent. This will produce a lot of frustration, anger or even rage generating manipulative and destructive behaviour.
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Leadership
One of the prime issues in a family run business is that of leadership. There has to be a leader whom everyone should be able to respect and is capable of making sound business decisions. If two family members are in a power struggle to be the leader then the business will suffer. I have seen this happen in a firm that was not between family members and it nearly brought the company down. Loyalties become divided and business decisions are often made for the wrong reasons resulting in loss of production and revenue. So when embarking on a family business the leadership needs to be decided at the outset. Once the decision has been made then the rest of the members working in the company need to support that decision and not undermine it.
There are different styles of leadership:-
The Autocratic Ruler -This sometimes works as long as the rest of the family are willing to do what he/she wants. But long term I don’t think the autocratic ruler is particularly good for business. When the time comes for someone else to take the helm there could be no one strong enough to fulfil the role.
An example of autocratic leader is the father of a family friend who was a successful plastics manufacturer. The son was encouraged to follow a path of water ski trick jumping and became a member of the British team. His father did not encourage him to continue in further education with the belief that the son didn’t need it as he would run the firm after him. The day came when the son could no longer continue with his sport because of injury and settled down the work in the business. After about six months he had a big falling out with his father and left. The problem then was he had no other skills options open to him other than selling insurance. After about 3 weeks he returned to work in his father’s business because it was very lucrative and had a level of status for him.
The Democratic Ruler – will encourage each individual to speak about their area of responsibility or their view of a business strategy. All members will be listened to respectfully and their view considered. This way a full and fruitful debate can take place in order to find the best decision for any one topic. New or younger family members will be supported to learn the business and encouraged to broaden their outlook so they become another valuable asset to company.
If the autocratic father had been more far sighted and encouraged his son to further his education, then find work with another organisation for a period of time and left him the option to come and work in the company when he had gained experience elsewhere, he would have benefitted from a more mature, confident, creative and experienced manager who could have brought new ideas to the organisation and participated fully in all aspects of the company policies. The son’s enthusiasm for modern technology could move the business forward into the modern age.
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Conflict Resolution
Family businesses can be a minefield of unresolved conflict and resentment. It is important to find healthy ways of settling conflicts before even embarking on the path of family business management. When we first set up together in our family business we agreed that if we were not happy with some behaviour or something that was said, then we would say how we felt and give the other person the opportunity to amend it in some way. The most important thing for us was to listen to each other and respect the other person’s point of view. So when difficult decisions needed to be made to ensure the survival and the profitability of the business, discussion and argument, chewing over the policies and relevant information were signs of healthy processes on which to base sound business decisions.
Attitudes and Values
Being part of a family business means for the most part the attitudes and values are shared. In a regular company there are many diverse attitudes and values which generate tensions when working together. Listening and understanding each other is Key to good working relationships. One of the benefits of having a family business is intuitively knowing the other members and being able to trust them with your life if necessary. Even if there are disagreements you will know exactly the integrity and reliability of each individual. (Or not as the case may be!)
Well Known Family Businesses
When looking at the commercial world there are hundreds of family run businesses both large and small. Some are very well known companies such as the Ford, Murdoch and the Mars family, others are only known locally like my family butcher. But whatever their size there are only a small percentage of businesses which have been successfully passed down through the generations.
Rupert Murdoch the son of Keith who started the original newspaper empire in Australia, has built up a huge global network of media and entertainment companies worth millions and is still in charge at 77 with his son James as a possible heir. In the case of Ford the family now in the fourth generation own 40% of the voting stock but Mars is still 100% family owned and is not floated on the stock market. Frank and Ethel Mars started the company in 1923 and were responsible for inventing the Milky Way Bar. Their Son Forrest quarrelled with his father and the story goes that his father gave him a significant sum of money and said ‘go and run your own company’. He came to England and set up the factory in Slough making Mars Bars, later branching out into make pet food (Pedigree Petfoods) based in Melton Mowbray. His sons John and Forrest Mars Jr, were educated and trained to take over the business. When old Mr Mars retired he set up a small company making specialist chocolates so he would be kept busy while his sons got on with running the global business.
My local butcher Robert inherited his shop from his father who inherited from his father. The originator had two sons who worked in the shop and now their sons run the business together which is still organised in the traditional way. It is very successful even during these times of crisis. The most famous family firm in the UK of course is the Royal family who live and work the business for life.
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The issue of family pressure and entitlement seems to be a major cause of over 70% of family owned businesses failing to survive succession.
There is an enormous list of larger family run businesses in the world. Often the instigator of such family firms build up the business from the ground and once they become very successful the parent hopes the children will carry on the business. Sometimes this happens, but more often than not the children show very little interest in working as hard as their parent. They do not seem to have the motivation or drive to carry the business forward and often do not have the talent of the parent.
A good example of this is the Mower family that produced the Neways products which they sold via multi level marketing across the world. They had seven children and the father, who was an industrial chemist, developed a skin product for his wife who had always suffered badly from Acne. Once he started doing research into products available in the stores he discovered that they were full of chemicals that, as a chemist, he’d had to wear protective clothing when handling because they were considered dangerous. From this beginning he developed other health supplements and through the network marketing they became so successful they made millions of dollars. The children of the family having worked for a time in other companies came in to join the family firm. The claimed they would always keep the company in the family and it would never be floated on the stock market.
However as is the way of the world, success spoiled them. The parents suddenly separated and divorced. At first they announced they would continue to run the company together but in the end they sold it to a group in the Netherlands who now run the company. Although the Mower children had worked outside the family firm I always got the impression that they did not manage their departments particularly well and showed none of the talent and drive of either of the parents.
Inheritance
It may be important to tackle the issue of succession in the business especially if the owner of the business has more than one child. In many cases it is inevitable the children will fight over the ownership of the business if it has not been made clear who will inherit. There may be a temptation to skimp on education thereby limiting the development of the successor. To avoid these kinds of situations one idea is to eliminate the feelings of entitlement. It might be just a matter of planning. Having a defined succession guide will enable the children to earn the right to succession and find their effective roles enabling them to work harmoniously together in the business.
Conclusion
Running a family business can be a rewarding and satisfying career with the added bonus of working in a familiar environment where trust is implicit. However family conflict will inevitably affect working relationships so it is preferable and healthy to separate business from personal matters. This allows the business owner to make decisions with less bias and more flexibility for the betterment of the company.
Even if all the members of the family do succeed in having a good business relationship, living separate lives outside of work with exposure to a greater variety of ideas and stimuli, which family members can bring to the workplace, will be of benefit. Probably the most important thing in managing a family business is ensuring that the whole family have a good relationship that will last even if the business doesn’t. Ultimately, blood is thicker than water and family is more important because the business can be replaced but your family cannot.
Posted by Carl on Nov 27, 2009 in
Good Going October is a time of brilliant color. Scarlet maples and yellow beeches, golden pumpkins and bronze chrysanthemums invite us to pause and enjoy the beauty around us. October is a satisfying month, too, with its harvest of vegetables ready to put into storage and a sort of “case closed” feeling about the end of another growing season.
Storing Vegetables You do not an old-fashioned root cellar to store vegetables. Some can be stored right in the garden. Carrots may be left growing all winter but, of course, should be covered with salt hay during the severe winter months. This way you can dig carrots all winter and they are far superior to stored ones. Pull cabbages out of the ground, turn them upside down in a trench 6 to 12 inches deep, and cover with a foot of soil and leaves for winter protection. Leeks and celery may also be left in the garden and covered with soil and leaves, but tie the celery first to keep the soil out of it. Carrots not left in the ground need damp sand over them. Onions need a cold dry place and must be stored in single layers.
Water Evergreens, especially those that have been moved within the last three years. Boxwoods, in particular, must never be allowed to start the winter without being well soaked. Thorough soaking is one of the best protections against winter-kill for all evergreens.
Newly planted perennials, strawberries, bulbs not planted under sod need a mulch as soon as there is an inch or so of frost in the ground. Salt hay makes the best mulch but straw will do or, if leaves are the only material available, cover the ground first with branches or brush. Evergreen branches, pine particularly, are excellent for this job. Leaves without the branches pack too solidly and cut off air when they become wet, thus encouraging rot. The salt hay may be saved when you rake it off in spring for use the next fall.
Rhododendrons, azaleas, sansevieria black gold, blueberries require a mulch but more for food value than winter protection. Leaves, rotted or not, humus and peat moss all help provide the acid soil liked by these plants. These materials can be used alone or in combination. The addition of aluminum sulphate is also helpful if the soil is not sufficiently acid.
October is the time for summer flowering bulbs to be lifted and stored. Inspect them all carefully and discard those that are diseased. Diseases can spread rapidly to healthy bulbs and corms while they are in storage. In fact, shaking the bulbs around in a bag containing a fungicide like captan or a similar material before storing is usually very helpful.
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Posted by Carl on Nov 26, 2009 in
Good Going You think you are safe without air filters? You couldn’t be more wrong. Try living in a dust laden region for six months without an air conditioner. You’d probably be diagnosed with SARS or asthma in no time at all. Perhaps you just have not heard that a lot of these respiratory conditions are caused by the particles that air filters rid us of. Well, they are. You might not be able to clean all the air that you breathe, but you sure can give it your best shot. So even though you aren’t able to filter the air on the highway, you can at least see that the one in your home and office is.
You probably don’t have a clue how many particles are in the air around you. Even with air filters, some still get past into your respiratory system, sometimes causing sickness and infection. Without the filters, we could all be ridden with disease, for real. With all the information that is available all around you about air filters, you should know a lot more about it already. Perhaps it’s high time you started to study so that you can learn how to make the best of them all the time.
Nature pollutes the air, and we don’t make things a lot better either. You have to know by now that the air is no longer as sweet to breathe as it used to be, because of the pollutants. And so, you cannot trifle with the air filters – they are the life line we all need today. There are all kinds of pollutants in the air that are harmful to you. There are all kinds of air filters too that can help clean out the air before you breathe it. You need the air filters to do their so that you can breathe with less risk day after day. They may not be able to work so well in the great outdoors, but where you can have them, you will. So, get air filters already.
Just about every home is fitted with air conditioning these days, and the air conditioning has got to have air filters in it. You just don’t have a clue – do you? – just how much your life hangs on air filters at this time. You had better get some. Indoor pollutants can do you in faster than you can imagine; and more thoroughly too. For that reason, they have air filters everywhere to try to keep you safe. They do what they can, but really, there are no guarantees.
You already know the atmosphere is a mess all around you – you have to. Especially in industrial regions, you have work to do to clean the air before you breathe it. And that is where the air filter comes in. You have seen what asthma and pneumonia can do; you have got to know that respiratory diseases are no fun to suffer from. You leave yourself open to these things when you try to live without air filters. Enough of the games, and play just a bit safer, will you?
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Posted by Carl on Nov 26, 2009 in
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I find it very interesting as I surf the web checking out marketing strategies of other business owners, I do this from time to time to get an idea of what works and what doesn’t. It’s also a great way to tweak my marketing strategies and learn from successful business owners online. I’ve come across some great ideas which have really helped me a lot with my business. And I’ve also come across some really bad content out there, mainly having to do with relevancy to target audiences and niche markets.
When you think about it writing for your target audience is just a matter of giving your market what they want that’s it pure and simple. You could never sell a steak to a group of vegetarians so why would you write a meat lovers article targeted towards vegetarians, I actually saw an article like this it totally blew my mind. And it was kind of funny because the author didn’t have a clue to why so many negative comments were left on his blog post.
Writing relevant content is also a great way to please the search engines, because the major search engines know that when a searcher types in a keyword or keyword phrase in order for searcher to have a pleasant search experience the results that come back better be relevant to what they were searching for. If you stay relevant by providing timely content on a consistent basis for what your market is looking for you will never go wrong when it comes to pleasing the search engines and humans as well, this is Kevin Thomas hope you enjoyed this relevant content.
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Posted by Carl on Nov 26, 2009 in
Good Going We live in a fast paced world that is hurtling along at an amazing rate and for many of us our minds are moving at the same pace.Have you ever felt lost or confused even when life is going your way, unable to relex and enjoy your life then fear not – you are not alone. Dwelling on the past is something that affects many people. The reason this becomes a problem for some people is that they are ill equipped to deal with the emotional pressures that the mind can induce.
So how can we change these feelings? How do we get ourselves out of that loop of despair we find ourselves in from time to time. We need to look at our emotions. Emotions start in the mind and the curious thing about emotions is that unlike most thoughts we can actually feel them physically. Anger, happiness, anxiety and confidence all produce real bodily sensations that we can sense. If we get into a habit of noticing when these emotions are going to surface we will be able minimize the impact the emotions have on our well being.
Let us think about this concept of habit a bit more closely. Habit is a form of behaviour that automatically directs your activities without the need for conscious thought. There are minor habits such as nail biting, to the extreme habits that begin to take the form of OCD. But you may be surprised to know that in our day to day lives and the way we act are due to established habits.
These habits are what form our personality, which in essence is what we are. It would be very confusing if we kept changing them all the time. One of the floors of mankind is people thinking that they are unchangeable, thinking ‘I have always been like this I can’t change’, when if they looked deeper they would find the really course for change. Which means we look to change our circumstances without looking at the true cause of our situation – ourselves! Specifically the way we think.
If we can identify these habits and how they make us behave with the people around us, we will be able to make trivial changes to them. Learning to control the habits that are affecting our mental health and holding us back, will help us develop socially while only making a little difference to our personality.
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