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Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Christmas Costumes

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Christmas is probably just about everyone's favorite holiday. Really, what's not to like? Parties, gifts, special food treats. Lots of great music. (And some not-so-great music--but we won't talk about "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.")

Are you having a religious celebration or church pageant? We have child and adult costumes for Joseph & Mary, shepherds, wise men, angels.

For secular celebrations we have costumes for Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa. For elves and reindeer. For candy canes and gingerbread cookies. They're great for distributing gifts or hosting parties.

If you're into classic TV and movies, we have themed costumes from A Christmas Story and How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

So, plan your celebration, and make it even more festive with one of our Christmas costumes!

Christmas Costume Ideas

It's that time of year where we all want to get together and make memories that will last. The weather turns colder, in some places the snow starts to fall, and the city brownstones and the country hillsides both become illuminated in the night's darkness. It's the kind of thing that plucks at the nostalgic tethers of your heart strings, makes you want a nice cup of hot cider, and to sit back and enjoy a roaring fire beside a beautiful tree with all the trimmings.
It also makes you want to... party! The Holiday party is always one of the best. Ugly Christmas sweaters. Santa suits. Elves with pointy elf ears. Mysterious, wrapped presents. Egg nog (okay, maybe not the egg nog) and everything else that makes Christmas the best time of year! Don't let another season go by without a celebration for the ages (and the best of social media posts). Get a Christmas costume! We have so many that you must check it out because after that you'll be on your way to making your season as merry and bright as can be. Ho ho ho, and away we go!

Elf Costumes

Girls Holiday Elf Costume

This little elf is working hard to get Santa's presents in his bag. She's wearing an exclusive Elf Costume, which has the classic red and green colors with gold trim and a very cool curly-cue pointy hat on top.

Child Holiday Elf Costume

Junior may like opening presents a whole lot more than wrapping them, but he's great at both! He's also looking quite festive in this kids' elf costume. It has green and red details along with peppermint buttons and striped sleeves. Now if you could just keep him from eating too many cookies!

Adult Holiday Elf Costume

The elf dad has been through so many seasons it would take a lot to get him off his game. He can wrap, woodwork, and bake with the best of them, and he does it all with the kind of knowledge the other elves take for granted. And even though he's constantly working overtime his uniform is always on point. Check out this Christmas Elf costume for adults! It's got everything you'll need to show off you mean serious elf business: peppermint buttons, sleepy green hat, pom-pommed shoes. Okay, that sounds like it's NOT serious business but that's just what elves wear, okay? Add a little rouge to those cheeks and you'll be set to impress.

Women's Holiday Elf Costume

What a beautiful dress! This elf dress might be standard issue for elves, but that doesn't mean it's not a knock-out. We love the green and red together, and the scalloped trim along the top of the hat. Peppermint buttons down the front and a gold buckled belt just like Santa himself make this sexy elf costume a knockout. Wow! This is the kind of elf costume that makes Christmas the most wonderful time of year.

Santa Costumes for Adults

He's been around for ages and he's known in almost every country in the world. Whether you want to call him Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or Pelznickel—there's only ONE Santa Claus, and he brings joy and merry cheer to millions every Christmas season.
It's no small feat becoming Santa. First, you have to get exceedingly jolly, you have to refine that palate and get it prepped for sugar overload but, most of all, you have to have the right costume! Like his names, Santa has had many looks over the years, but 20th century advertising has solidified the ideal Santa look to consist of a red suit with white trim, rosy cheeks, and a big white Santa beard. It's a good thing you found us here at HalloweenCostumes.com! We have so much we think Kris Kringle himself would be quite impressed.
After you've got the look down, personality is key! Being Santa Claus is one of the most magical roles you could ever play. Children everywhere look forward to seeing you in your bright red suit, so that they can tell you about what they've been wishing and waiting for the whole year. Being Santa Claus doesn't have to be expensive, either. You can play a perfectly convincing Santa with our simplest suit, or wear some of our more detailed replicas and have even the adults questioning whether you might actually exist. Use this guide, and no matter what name you go by, we'll believe in you just like little Virginia did. "There really IS a Santa Claus!"

Flannel Santa Suit

This flannel Santa suit is a basic option but not a boring one! It includes all of the pieces you need to be Santa and could be a good option for participating in a fun Christmas time run or just for delivering presents for the neighbors! It's also perfect for kicking back, eating cookies, and watching Rudolph on repeat. We won't judge.

Regal Santa Suit

For a little more money, you can treat yourself to the plush looking Regal Santa suit. It includes a pair of black boot covers, but we paired it with our Santa boots for a more polished look. When the suit is this affordable, you can easily splurge on the extras, like tons more presents for the kids (or that new XBOX you’ve had your eye on... hey, we get it, off season can get dull!).

Premiere Santa Suit

Our exclusive Premiere Santa suit is ready for a mall or parade appearance. It is that convincing! Made from a heavier, higher quality fabric, this suit will last through the years and allow you to bring the magic of Santa to boys and girls as long as you are willing to suit up! It doesn't include the cookies, but we guarantee you'll get plenty of them wearing this gorgeous suit.

Jolly Ole St. Nick Santa Suit

If you think just being Santa isn't enough to make an impression, perhaps this Jolly Ole St. Nick suit is what you are looking for. This unique, old-fashioned design will set you apart from the rest and make you a popular guy during the holidays. After all, who wouldn't want their party to be visited by the best dressed Santa around? It's a bit of a throwback, but classic Santa always stays in style.

Mrs. Claus Costumes

There are several options for playing Mrs. Claus — do you want to go classic baking cookies in the kitchen style, or would you rather go modern with a little bit of sassy seasonal fashion? The only question you need to ask yourself is whether you want to look very nice or a little bit naughty? Which of Santa's lists would you like to be on, exactly? Children love visits from Mrs. Claus almost as much as they love visits from Santa (assuming you're the classic Mrs. Claus!), mostly because she always has sweets to dole out. And, after all, who better to put in a good word with the big guy than her? But if you'd rather focus on being ready to party on Christmas Eve and leave the kids to Santa, we have some fun options for that, too! Check them out below and find some holiday inspiration.

Traditional Mrs. Claus Costume

This traditional Mrs. Claus costume is charming, affordable and perfect for visiting with children during the holidays. With the sweet apron and bright red dress, you'll have the little ones begging for your attention, so they can ask you about the North Pole! So, you better brush up on your North Pole facts. It's really cold. That's all we know.

Sexy Mrs. Claus Costume

The presents have all been wrapped, and Santa will soon be home from making his special deliveries across the entire world. You're done taking requests from little elves for at least a few months until they start planning next year's Christmas Eve. That can only mean one thing... it's time to celebrate! In this sexy seasonal Christmas costume, you can look extra festive while having some festive fun. Santa will surely appreciate this more than anything that might be under the Christmas tree, but if you really want to holiday spice things up get him under the mistletoe.

Sexy Santa Costume for Women

Prove that you are just as qualified to play the part of Santa with this All Wrapped Up costume. You are friendly and full of holiday cheer, and thanks to our selection of cute Santa dresses like this one, you have the perfect outfit for the job, too! Time for Santa to take a break… maybe you'll be the one delivering presents this time around!

Mrs. St. Nick Costume

If you've been a good girl this year, you deserve to be treated like a queen, and in this Mrs. St. Nick costume, you will look like Christmas royalty. Host a party, participate in a holiday parade or just take in the season in style! It goes great with our premiere Jolly Ole St. Nick costume for a fun couple's idea. Mrs. Claus is a must for the season, and if you want to look your best while greeting all the children and gusts, you can't go wrong with this one.

Classic Christmas Costumes

"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!"
Not interested in being Santa but you still want to celebrate the holidays in fun and festive Christmas costumes? Whether you go with our How the Grinch Stole Christmas costumes or our Christmas Story costumes nothing will get you into the spirit of the season more than these, and in a unique way, too! Memorize the lines, recreate the scenes, and otherwise make some joy happen this season when you bring all your favorite characters to life. We'll help you do it with these fun Christmas costume ideas!

How the Grinch
Stole Christmas Costumes

Rather than deliver the presents, take them for yourself while wearing this Grinch costume! But whatever you do, don't try and stuff a Christmas tree, or worse, a person in a Christmas tree costume up a chimney! As long as you play relatively nice, you'll have a blast playing this Dr. Seuss character (or another favorite from our selection of Grinch costumes) and showing that at the end of the day you love being included in parties, presents, and holiday fun. Don't forget to share some of that delicious roast beast!

A Christmas Story
Costumes for Kids and Adults

Have you ever watched A Christmas Story and thanked your lucky stars that it wasn't your Aunt Clara who gave you the pink bunny costume? Although, it is a perfect costume if you are looking for funny Christmas costumes. It's right up there next to Mr. Parker's leg lamp. "FRAG-E-LAY." Bring this Christmas Story bunny costume out during the now traditional TBS marathon, because nothing is more comfortable than pink bunny PJs, we swear.

Elf Costumes for Kids and Adults

Buddy and Josie were such a sweet pair in the Elf that it only makes sense to want to dress up just like them. Maybe the way that you'll spread more Christmas cheer is to be a little more like Buddy this Christmas. Baking is a must. Smiling is a must. Maple syrup… do we even have to say it? This Elf outfit is a must! There's lots of ways to bring the magic of Elf to your own holiday celebrations, and this Christmas Elf costume is a great start.

Old-Fashioned Carolers

Do you long for an old fashioned holiday, where you'd roast chestnuts over a fire and go door to door singing traditional Christmas carols? These caroler Christmas costumes for adults let you recreate that festive spirit and allow you to celebrate the way you've always dreamed about. Just work on the "Fa-la-la-la" harmony and you'll be set to spread Christmas cheer to all your friends and neighbors.

Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Ugly Christmas Sweater parties are becoming more and more popular, but not everyone has the time to scour the local thrift shops in search of the perfect (and by perfect we mean ugly) look. It's unusual to have funny Christmas costumes, but here we are! Our collection of ugly sweaters will look festive, even if they aren't considered particularly stylish and have you in the running as an ugly sweater champion. Check out all of them, some of them get pretty crazy, but it's all in the name of festive fun. Hey, "laughing all the way" is recommended this time of year, right?

Snowman Costumes for Men and Women

If you love the holidays and aren't afraid to show it in over-the-top costumes, this pair of snowman costumes could be your next big thing. Perfectly coordinated and totally festive, these looks are going to be a hit at any party, parade or festival. They're great for those chilly times of year when the snow is covering everything. Nice part about these is you don't really need to be around snow! They're actually just made of comfortable fabrics and not ACTUAL snow. That would be too cold for us humans.

Santa Costume Accessories

Trying to decide what to add to your Santa Claus suit to make it more authentic? Here is a handy checklist of some classic Santa accessories that will have everyone believing, no matter how old they are! A sack is a must, a hat is a must, and there are lots more to really make your Santa costume stand out from the rest. There can only be ONE real Santa, after all, and it can totally be you when you add some or all of these accessories to your festive arsenal this season.

Present Bag

The easiest way to convince a crowd that you're the real deal? Carrying a large bag of presents of course! This gift bag will carry lots of toys and look special when you arrive to make a special delivery to the ones you love.

Santa Glasses

Santa needs to make sure no name has been overlooked on his "nice" list, so he wears a pair of nice glasses to double check before he leaves on Christmas Eve. Wear your own pair, and you'll be an extra convincing Santa!

Santa Hat

It's cold at the North Pole, and Santa has to keep warm so that he can meet all of his important responsibilities during the holidays. Plus, when you picture Santa, does he ever have a bare head? We didn't think so. That makes this classic hat a MUST! Santa hats are also good for festive family photos!

Santa Beard

Santa is not known for being a clean shaven guy. And thanks to this Santa beard, you can portray him without having to grow your own luxurious facial locks. This one even includes a wig, so that your makeover can be especially convincing.

Nightmare Before Christmas Costumes

If your family is anything like ours you probably have some Christmas movies you just have to watch, and if you're really like our family, you just HAVE to watch Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas at least once, but probably more like twice or three times even. It's a classic! Such memorable songs, scenes, and characters. Who could ever forget Lock, Shock, and Barrel, Jack first discovering Christmastown, or that mean Oogie Boogie and his weird, bug-ridden gambling den. We think the best way to create a whole new family tradition is to dress up in costumes as the characters and sing along with the film. "'Twas a long time ago, longer now than it seems..."

Jack Nightmare Before Christmas Costume

The hero of the story is Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King who draws all the attention during Halloweentown celebrations every year. Once he discovers Christmastown, he decides to become "Sandy Claws" himself! If you're ready to lead the festivities you'll want our Jack Skellington costume. It looks just like the Tim Burton character and will certainly have the whole family saying, "What's this... what's this?"

Sally Nightmare Christmas Costume

Sally is Jack's wistful girlfriend who isn't quite sure about this whole Christmas thing. She is kind and caring, and looks out for Jack. They're a classic couple that sing one of the best songs in the movie in their snowy graveyard as Jack's dog Zero lights the way. If you're ready for your solo, you'll need this lovely Sally costume.

Love Your Look in an Elf Costume

So, we start with the workshop workers. Of course we start with them! Everyone knows Santa runs the show, but it's really the elves who do all the rough and tumble, sweat-inducing handiwork to finish all the toys on time, not to mention polishing the sleigh, wrangling the reindeer, stitching Santa's infamous sack of gifts, and who do you think optimizes the route around the world? That's why wearing an elf outfit is one of the best ways to show you're Christmas cheer. Stand in solidarity with the elves and all that they do to make the holiday season bright, merry, and memorable. The photos below capture a rare look of the often mysterious elves at work in their natural surroundings, prepping and working. Whether you're looking for an adult or kids elf costume, we have everything you could want. No need to book that expensive flight to the North Pole… we got it. Once you're looking your cheerful, elfish self, you too can stage some photos using the looks below to inspire Christmas memories for years and years to come.

Don't Forget the Mistletoe

It's important to keep the holiday season as smooch-filled as possible. Mistletoe is the best way to do that. It's a classic decoration! Hang it above the doorways, above the work stations, above the tree, and if none of that works out then you can just hang it over your sweetheart anyway.

Keep an Eye on the Cookies

While working hard it's easy to forget the details. That just won't do when you're working for Santa. He's got the highest standards of all! Just take a look at this spectacular scene. Lots of presents getting wrapped, trees being decorated, and… cookies getting eaten? Yep, you've got to keep an eye on junior for sneaking the sweet stuff during all the commotion. And if you're the one who is doing the taste test, just tell your supervisor that you're just making sure Santa will enjoy them. Everyone knows Santa hates that fake coconut flavoring. Luckily, these were just delicious sugar cookies with marshmallow fluff. Phew!

That's a Wrap

Isn't it great to get the whole family together for a fun activity like wrapping presents? Okay, maybe that isn't the most fun thing ever, but we promise, once it's all done you'll look back and be so proud at what you accomplished together. If you've got some time left over, try making some paper snowflakes and garland decorations for your pictures. As you can see in our photos, these simple decorations really make any room look festive and picture ready. Hey, you've got the tape, ribbon, and scissors out already, why not let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (with paper)!

Look Good for Santa

It's important to remember the big guy whenever you're working. He's the velvet leader, the bearded boss, the snowcapped commander! His standards have to be your standards, and we're here to tell you that his standards are mile high. Good thing you know what you're doing when it comes to decorating, baking, and wrapping presents. That's sort of elves 101 stuff. As you can see, our elf family here is totally on point and scored excellent marks when Santa stopped by to supervise. If you have a few extra people, grab some reindeer costumes - and get the sleigh ready to go!

Time for Cookies!

Now that all the hard work is done everyone can eat some cookies! Wait, that's not right... we meant BAKE some cookies. Make a little assembly line for frosting, sprinkles, and taste tests. Well, that's what junior wants to do anyway, but he has an insatiable cookie hunger problem!

Elf on the Shelf

Who doesn't like a bonus elf? A new Holiday classic can come to life to surprise just about anyone, even other elves! You've seen him in stores, on social media (and on countless shelves) and now you can experience what it's truly like to be the world-renowned Elf on the Shelf.

Christmas Story: The Christmas Truce

Inspirational Christmas Story:
The Christmas Truce

It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I. German, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and fraternized with "the enemy" along two-thirds of the Western Front (a crime punishable by death in times of war). German troops held Christmas trees up out of the trenches with signs, "Merry Christmas."

"You no shoot, we no shoot." Thousands of troops streamed across a no-man's land strewn with rotting corpses. They sang Christmas carols, exchanged photographs of loved ones back home, shared rations, played football, even roasted some pigs. Soldiers embraced men they had been trying to kill a few short hours before. They agreed to warn each other if the top brass forced them to fire their weapons, and to aim high.

A shudder ran through the high command on either side. Here was disaster in the making: soldiers declaring their brotherhood with each other and refusing to fight. Generals on both sides declared this spontaneous peacemaking to be treasonous and subject to court martial. By March 1915 the fraternization movement had been eradicated and the killing machine put back in full operation. By the time of the armistice in 1918, fifteen million would be slaughtered.

Not many people have heard the story of the Christmas Truce. On Christmas Day, 1988, a story in the Boston Globe mentioned that a local FM radio host played "Christmas in the Trenches," a ballad about the Christmas Truce, several times and was startled by the effect. The song became the most requested recording during the holidays in Boston on several FM stations. "Even more startling than the number of requests I get is the reaction to the ballad afterward by callers who hadn't heard it before," said the radio host. "They telephone me deeply moved, sometimes in tears, asking, 'What the hell did I just hear?' "

You can probably guess why the callers were in tears. The Christmas Truce story goes against most of what we have been taught about people. It gives us a glimpse of the world as we wish it could be and says, "This really happened once." It reminds us of those thoughts we keep hidden away, out of range of the TV and newspaper stories that tell us how trivial and mean human life is. It is like hearing that our deepest wishes really are true: the world really could be different.

Christmas in The Trenches - Song

To listen to this inspirational Christmas story in song: click here

Words & Music by John McCutcheon, c. 1984, John McCutcheon / Appalsong

This song is based on a true story from the front lines of World War I that I've heard many times. Ian Calhoun, a Scot, was the commanding officer of the British forces involved in the story. He was subsequently court-martialed for 'consorting with the enemy' and sentenced to death. Only George V spared him from that fate. -- John McCutcheon

My name is Francis Toliver, I come from Liverpool.
Two years ago the war was waiting for me after school.
To Belgium and to Flanders, to Germany to here,
I fought for King and country I love dear.

'Twas Christmas in the trenches, where the frost so bitter hung.
The frozen fields of France were still, no Christmas song was sung.
Our families back in England were toasting us that day,
Their brave and glorious lads so far away.

I was lying with my messmate on the cold and rocky ground,
When across the lines of battle came a most peculiar sound.
Says I, "Now listen up, me boys!" each soldier strained to hear,
As one young German voice sang out so clear.

"He's singing bloody well, you know!" my partner says to me.
Soon, one by one, each German voice joined in harmony.
The cannons rested silent, the gas clouds rolled no more,
As Christmas brought us respite from the war.

As soon as they were finished and a reverent pause was spent,
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" struck up some lads from Kent.
The next they sang was "Stille Nacht," "'Tis 'Silent Night,'" says I,
And in two tongues one song filled up that sky.

"There's someone coming towards us!" the front line sentry cried.
All sights were fixed on one lone figure trudging from their side.
His truce flag, like a Christmas star, shone on that plain so bright,
As he bravely strode unarmed into the night.

Then one by one on either side walked into No Man's Land,
With neither gun nor bayonet we met there hand to hand.
We shared some secret brandy and wished each other well,
And in a flare lit soccer game we gave 'em hell.

We traded chocolates, cigarettes, and photographs from home.
These sons and fathers far away from families of their own.
Young Sanders played his squeezebox and they had a violin,
This curious and unlikely band of men.

Soon daylight stole upon us and France was France once more.
With sad farewells we each began to settle back to war.
But the question haunted every heart that lived that wondrous night:
"Whose family have I fixed within my sights?"

'Twas Christmas in the trenches where the frost so bitter hung.
The frozen fields of France were warmed as songs of peace were sung.
For the walls they'd kept between us to exact the work of war,
Had been crumbled and were gone forevermore.

My name is Francis Toliver, in Liverpool I dwell,
Each Christmas come since World War I, I've learned its lessons well,
That the ones who call the shots won't be among the dead and lame,
And on each end of the rifle we're the same.

CHRISTMAS QUOTES

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

9 Science-Backed Tricks to Boost Your Self-Confidence

We will not tell you to 'fake it til' you make it,' but we will give you advice that boosts your self-confidence—honest.

Sit up—and look up

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Amy Cuddy, a social psychology professor at Harvard Business School in Massachusetts who has given one of the most popular TED talks ever (it’s already been viewed more than 33 million times), knows self-confidence. In her research, she’s discovered that positioning our bodies to occupy more space can elevate our testosterone levels and lower cortisol levels, a combination that raises self-confidence. Sit up straight in your chair: This alone will make you feel like you’re in command. While this may seem like a teeny-tiny change, it can have big rewards since most of us spend much of our day seated. If possible at work, she suggests hanging pictures on the wall at a height that will cause you to look up. In general, doing anything that makes you expand your posture will signal your body—and brain—that you are a powerful and capable individual. Check out these other meaningful ways to use body language.

Do the 'Wonder Woman' or the 'Wall Street'

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Cuddy’s best known power pose is to stand with hands on hips, also called the Wonder Woman. Another power move: Sit, put your feet up on a desk or table, interlace your hands, and place them behind your head with elbows pointing out (you’ve probably seen this move in antiperspirant commercials—I think of it as the Wall Street). Note: In order to get any benefit and gain more self-confidence, you must hold a pose for two minutes. (To read more about Cuddy’s research, check out her book Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges.) These are things confident people would never do so you shouldn't either.

Ease up on yourself

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While some motivational speakers may swear that complimenting yourself every morning in the bathroom mirror will boost your self-confidence, it won’t. Instead, try the counterintuitive advice of blogger and student of human behavior Eric Barker. “Stop lying to yourself that you’re so awesome," he writes. "Instead, focus on forgiving yourself when you’re not.” He came up with this after exploring the work of Kristin Neff, PhD, a professor in educational psychology at UT Austin and a compassion expert. As she writes in her book Self-Compassion, “When our sense of self-worth stems from being a human being intrinsically worthy of respect—rather than being contingent on obtaining certain ideals—our sense of self-worth is much less easily shaken.” She brings up one study in which subjects were instructed to imagine either being on a sports team and blowing a big game or acting in a play and blanking on lines, and asked how they'd feel if these incidents happened to them. People with more self-compassion “were less likely to feel humiliated or incompetent, or to take it too personally,” she writes. The next time you catch yourself making a mistake—because that’s what all humans do—follow Barker’s recommendation: Practice the Golden Rule in reverse, or, as he puts it, “Treat yourself the kind way you often treat others.” This is how you can build self-esteem in your kids.

Erase these two phrases from your vocab: 'That’s the story of my life' and 'This always happens to me'

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When do you say these things? Isn’t it typically when something bad happens? This negative self-talk is bad on two levels: It’s not true, and it will erode your self-confidence. Jonathan Fader, PhD, psychologist to the New York Mets, has counseled pro athletes in every sport. His patients must maintain high levels of confidence, or else they’re out of a job. Since they have to keep performing in the wake of defeat, they’ve learned to refrain from making the sweeping, gloomy generalizations many of us do. In his book Life as Sport: What Top Athletes Can Teach You About How to Win in Life, Dr. Fader brings up the example of Dave Winfield, a baseball Hall of Famer, who likes to remind Fader that batting slumps are not slumps but “periods of adjustment” or “statistically acceptable variations.” So, instead of saying “This always happens to me” the next time your flight gets cancelled or your IRS refund gets lost in the mail, tell yourself “These kinds of things happen to everyone every once in a while.” This 30-minute workout can help to boost your body image.

In case of panic, focus on your excitement, not your anxiety

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I once met with life coach and O magazine columnist Martha Beck, and I shared my fears about presenting my ideas at meetings at work. She said that whenever her kids were scared or nervous, she’d tell them to imagine their belly buttons were a switch. If they pushed it up, they’d be excited; if they pushed it down, they’d be afraid. Since then, I’ve done this many times when I’ve had the jitters, and first it makes me smile and then it makes me remember there’s a more positive flip side to my fears. You can also try these natural remedies to relieve anxiety.

Break a sweat regularly

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Need reason number 10,001 to exercise? Numerous studies have found that regular physical activity makes people feel more confident and capable. Try these 10 ways to be nicer to yourself.

Cue yourself to confidence

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In her book How to Have a Good Day: Harness the Power of Behavioral Science to Transform Your Working Life, management consultant and executive coach Caroline Webb explains how even small prompts can have sizable effects on our brains. As an example, she writes, “Some things are guaranteed to make your heart [instantly] sink, like hearing the phrase 'two-hour conference call.'" She mentions an intriguing study on concentration in which “volunteers who wore a lab coat made half the number of errors of people who wore their street clothes, presumably thanks to an association between lab coats and high academic performance. Sure enough, when the coat wearers were told that the white coat belonged to a painter … their scores dropped.” The point is not that we should all wear lab coats to work, but that we can use our susceptibility to suggestion to help us. Here's how you can use your clothing to boost your confidence. For example, I use the soundtrack to the Broadway musical Hamilton as my cue when I’m stuck at work. Not only does the music keep me from thinking negative thoughts like “I’m never going to get this done,” but hearing it reminds me that composer Lin-Manuel Miranda put in years of labor to write his dream project and get it staged. While writing this post probably won’t win me the Pulitzer Prize or a MacArthur Genius grant, I can definitely learn from Miranda’s perseverance and curiosity.

Sit down weekly and note your triumphs

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While Webb and her book concentrate on success in the workplace, she has another good piece of advice that we could all use in any aspect of our lives. Webb writes about a tech executive named Cristine who needed to develop her confidence and, in particular, wanted to be more vocal about her successes. How did she achieve this? Cristine set aside time every Friday afternoon to write down the best thing she’d achieved this past week. This trick primed Cristine to think about her accomplishments. It worked so well for her that her boss started doing it, too. You can apply this strategy to your workouts: “this week I did 25 pushups, my all-time high;” relationships: “I finally told my best friend how much she helped me deal with my parent’s illlness, and she was so moved;” or chores: “I washed the dishes before I went to bed every night! Woo hoo!" (Woo-hooing is optional but highly recommended.)

Smell good (whatever that means to you)

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A small study from the U.K.’s University of Liverpool took male subjects and had half of them apply a scented deodorant with antimicrobial ingredients while the other half used an unscented product with no antimicrobial ingredients. The men who used the scented product reported feeling more self-confident and attractive than the other group. Then, all the men were photographed and videotaped. Women were asked to look at their photos and silent videos and choose which men were more confident and attractive. Interestingly, the women all chose the men wearing scented deodorant, even though the women had no way of knowing this. Researchers speculate that since the scented deodorant made the men feel more self-confident and attractive, it led them to carry themselves in a way that conveyed these positive attributes. You can spritz on a little of your favorite fragrance before you leave the house. If you don’t have one, find a laundry detergent or fabric softener that smells good to you and wash your clothes with it, or find a shampoo you like.

The 10 Attributes of Wildly Successful People You Should Memorize Now

You know those people who seem to ace everything in life? Researchers have uncovered their secrets to success.

Secrets of success

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We all know people who seem to be accomplished in their every pursuit. So it's especially interesting to read a new British study that drills into the 10 attributes that make people extra good at what they do. And they all have a few things in common. For starters, they identify and understand their strengths when pursuing a goal, says Amanda Potter, the lead researcher, founder, and managing director at Zircon Management Consulting, a business psychology company in England. High achievers also tend to be motivated by a negative or positive life event, and they credit their success to having someone in their life who believed in them. After conducting interviews with 42 high-achievers, including a range of CEOs, entrepreneurs, sports stars, and media personalities, Potter concluded that we all have a different combination of winning attributes—in other words, no two winners are exactly the same—however, all successful people have some or all of 10 specific attributes. "For example, it may be your single-minded focus and determination or it might be your curiosity and willingness to disrupt the current situation that makes you successful," she says. Read on as our two experts explain why the qualities that engender success and why they're so key.

Burning ambition

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Successful people are driven to achieve their goals, but for the ultra-successful there's an even bigger mandate, says Isaura Gonzalez, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. "Burning ambition takes into account the desire to hit your mark each and every time as well as an unrelenting desire to be the best of the best." Say these mantras every day to reach your goals.

Dogged determination

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Being doggedly determined means that obstacles are not deal-breakers, but mere inconveniences that need to be overcome. "There is no hesitation, just action, when it comes to success," Gonzalez says. "Success comes when you have hit your mark, and determination is the road on which you travel to hit that mark." Get ready to troubleshoot with this guide to handling tricky interpersonal situations.

Realistic optimism

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Optimism is important, but you can't expect that the sun will shine 100 percent of the time. "It's imperative to focus on maintaining positivity while acknowledging the realistic obstacles that can deter us from achieving our goals," Gonzalez says. "It's not thinking that nothing will ever go wrong. Rather, it's about thinking that we can achieve what we set out for ourselves even if there are setbacks." Here's what optimistic people do every day to see the glass half-full.

Unwavering belief

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Believing in your product or goals is important but it's also wise to stay balanced when it comes to yourself and the world around you. "Super-successful people take into account weaknesses or deficits as well as the positives," Gonzalez says. "They understand that despite anything and everything, they can achieve the goals they set for themselves." Find out what successful people do at work every day.

Intrinsic generosity

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This is the concept of starting from the outside in. "Super successful people take care of those around them—the team, customers, and family come first," Gonzalez says. "Individuals who are successful are often givers. They give of themselves to satisfy the needs of others and derive genuine satisfaction from it."

Mutual respect

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The most successful people know that they get a major boost from the people in their life who help them be productive, whether it's a supportive spouse, a colleague, or a receptionist, says Susan Kuczmarski, EdD, a cultural anthropologist and author of Becoming a Happy Family. "These people are as valuable to you as the COO or the CFO. Accomplished people know that everyone needs to benefit and participate in the team to be successful." Here's why showing gratitude is the most important thing you do in the workplace.

Maximizing opportunities

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Successful people are the first ones to create new ways to network with others or new spinoffs of tried-and-true concepts. "By sharing this knowledge with others, each person who surrounds this trailblazer will be successful too," says Kuczmarski. Even if you're naturally an introvert, you can still build meaningful networks to get ahead.

Disruptive thought

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To be super successful, you need to be a life-long learner. "Equally important, you have to be willing to learn and to fail—and yes, I used the word 'fail' because it should not be a dirty word," Kuczmarski says. "Disruptive, innovative thinking involves failure, learning and moving forward with more knowledge in hand." Did you know that Disney's Frozen was almost a failure?

Constant curiosity

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To be a winner, a person must replenish their knowledge and know-how. "When people stay curious about the world around them, they will become more creative," Kuczmarski says. "This will help free them for more personal growth too."

Single-minded focus

As successful people know, professional passion is the opportunity to engage in something you truly love, and it's one of the biggest keys to being super successful. "But there is a prerequisite," Kuczmarski says. "You have to work in an environment that nurtures this. If that exists, success will follow." Research shows that simple tweaks to your environment and behavior can make you more creative every day. [skyword_tracking]

Quotes by Abraham John

I wake up early in the morning today with the mind-set of creating leader of tomorrow
Making a positive change is my everyday alarm
You can be a leader when you inspire people and create a remarkable being in them
Always wake up in the morning with the ambition of making a positive change in your life and others around you
Some people dream of success, while other people get up everyday and make it happen. Don.t just be a dreamer but be real
A Leader is a Rider
A life without God is like a football without a goal post. by Chineke Nnachetam
Go Up and storm your world
I am whom I am by the grace of God
Serving God pays


It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you. Yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

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