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Job Complacency: How to Spot it and How to Deal with It

by David Bohl “This isn’t my dream job, but it pays the bills and it’s close to my house.” “I’ve been here for ten years

December 29, 2008

The Ultimate List of 2008’s Most-Read Numbered Lists

Here are the 12 Most-Read Numbered Posts in 2008 at Slow Down FAST: 12. 5 Tips for Becoming a Better Listener 11. 5 Qualities of

December 21, 2008

Slow Down and Experience the Real Meaning of the Holiday Season

by David Bohl Amazingly, the holidays are upon us again. It feels as though this time of year comes so fast, turns our lives upside

December 16, 2008

Say YES to Personal Choice!

by David Bohl Are you aware that you are at choice in every area of your life? When I ask that question of my personal

December 14, 2008

Goal Setting Checkpoint: How Are You Doing With Those Plans You Made?

by David Bohl Setting your goals on January 1 is a great way to start your new year with direction and motivation. Of course, you

December 11, 2008

6 Signs Your Perfectionism Might be Veering into Control Freak Territory

Are you constantly redoing things to make sure they’re absolutely perfect? Do you find yourself noticing pictures on walls that are slightly crooked and straightening

December 9, 2008

7 Tips for Streamlining Your Life

From my article Get Prepared to Streamline Your Life at Dumb Little Man: “As a business owner, I’ve learned about several effective tools needed to

December 8, 2008

Listen to Your Gut: Tips for Developing Your Inner Voice and Intuition

by David Bohl, Life Coach and Lifestyle Designer Have you ever gotten an idea to do something, or go somewhere, and the idea seemed to

December 7, 2008

‘Tis the Season to Slow Down

by David Bohl When Halloween candy hits the shelves before Labor Day and animatronic Santas are ho-ho-ho-ing at you before you’ve even had a chance

December 1, 2008

6 Characteristics of People to Surround Yourself With

Are you somebody other people want to be around? If not, why not? And if so, what are those characteristics that you think make people

November 29, 2008

How to Change “Why” into “Why Not?”

“With positive internal dialogue, we can create self-power.” ~ Deepak Chopra, The Spontaneous Fulfillment Of Desire Unfortunately one of the most common phrases in our

November 21, 2008

Do You Need Help? Read This!

“I finally learned that you cannot help people unless they really need help, are willing to be helped, want you to help them and ask

November 16, 2008

Slow Down FAST Hits Top 5 of Personal Effectiveness Blogs

WHAKATE – Life Design Matters blog has picked Slow Down FAST as its #3 Personal Effectiveness blog. Thank you! Please subscribe to my RSS feed:

November 13, 2008

6 Goals for Singles to Strive For

by David Bohl Do single people really have goals that are different from married couples? Certainly they do when it comes to relationships. Yet, their

November 12, 2008

Warning Signs: How to Know if it’s Time to Escape Your Life

Life is often a whirlwind of activity. Your work obligations, social life, and family activities often pile up, leaving you feeling buried beneath a never-ending

November 9, 2008

Apology Accepted

Are you sick of listening to the candidates dance around when confronted by a mistake they made in their pasts? It appears politics is the

November 2, 2008

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Focusing on What People DO Instead of What They SAY

Don’t know what the Presidential candidates stand for? With all the rhetoric– and misrepresentations and omissions of fact that you’re hearing from both candidates, it’s

November 1, 2008