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Vol. 4 No. 1, January 2012 Copyright 2012 by Wolf J. Rinke

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WISHING YOU A HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!

1. NEW CPE--HOT OFF THE PRESS
2. NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
3. HOW TO SAVE UP TO 16% ON CPEs
4. HOW TO MAKE 2012 YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE EVER
5. AN INEXPENSIVE ONE-OF-A-KIND NEW YEARS GIFT
6. HUMOR BREAK
7. ABOUT THE EDITOR
8. PRIVACY STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

INSIGHT BREAK
"Everybody wants to live at the top of the mountain, forgetting that is how we climb is all that matters."
--Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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2. NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
Large Weight Gains Most Likely For Men After Divorce, Women After Marriage
Both marriage and divorce can act as "weight shocks," leading people to add a few extra pounds, especially among those over age 30, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. For men, the risk of a large weight gain increased most prominently after a divorce; while for women the risk of a large weight gain was most likely after marriage.
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Source: Ohio State University (2011, August 22). Large weight gains most likely for men after divorce, women after marriage. ScienceDaily. Retrieved December 20, 2011, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110822091916.htm .

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4. FIVE STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU MAKE 2012 YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE EVER
By Wolf J. Rinke, PhD, RD, CSP

Strategy #1: Live In Accordance With the Axiom "If It Is To Be, It's Up To Me"
Years ago I read a powerful little book titled, Declare Yourself-Discovering the ME in Relationships. From it I learned that most of us behave in one of three ways in interpersonal transactions: deferring, demanding, and defecting. All of these are intended to help us get what we want in the short term. In the long run, however, they are ineffectual, manipulative, and self-defeating. The only way to get out of these self-destructive behavior patterns is to recognize that the most important thing you can do to become more productive is to take ownership for virtually everything that is happening in your life. Wait, read that again, because it is a very important lesson. You see, if you want to be more productive you have to make it happen! (Recently I was listening to Dr. Wayne Dyer talk about the word "responsibility." It means: responding with ability, not responding with disability, otherwise the word would be "responsdisablity" And the way we respond with ability is to live in accordance with the axiom: If it is to be… (I know you are catching on.) So now just go and do it! No more blaming, no more whining, no more waiting. Just get in the driver's seat of your own life and let go of everything else. What follows is really just a derivative of strategy #1!

Strategy #2: Say It Positively
When you speak, you can express yourself negatively or positively. For example, you can say: "I can't get this project to you until two weeks from now" or say instead "I'll get this project to you in two weeks." Both say the same thing. Which do you think is easier to understand and more effective? According to research conducted at Johns Hopkins University, positively worded statements are one-third easier to comprehend than their negative counterparts. Why? Because, words paint pictures inside of our head. And we always move towards the pictures we paint. Take advantage of this phenomenon by taking the extra time it takes to figure out how you can express yourself in positive terms.

Strategy #3: Recognize That Success Comes in a "Can," Not In a "Can't"
Most of us have the potential to do just about anything we want to do. I will go so far as to say that the word can applies to about 90 percent of the opportunities that you face in life. In other words, it is not a question of whether you can or can't; the real question is how badly you want it, and whether you are willing to pay the price. Here is an example. Wisconsin alumni Albert C. Hanna had a dream-he wanted to climb Mt. Everest. (Which means he was willing to spend more than $65,000 plus travel and personal expenses to have a one-in-four chance to die.) No big deal? Actually it is a big deal because Mr. Hanna-are you ready for this-was 72 years of age at the time of his latest attempt. If he had reached the top of Mt. Everest he would have been the oldest ever…actually by a decade…to have climbed the "Seven Summits." And, by the way, Mr. Hanna is a mortgage banker from Chicago who had not climbed anything until age 58. (Lest you think it is a pipe dream, this is his fourth attempt at Mt. Everest. The third time, in May 2000, he got within 325 feet of the top which was a record for his age. Unfortunately, his fourth and last try, was not to be either. He did however make it to 27,000 feet, just 2,000 vertical feet below the summit. Not too bad for someone just about 72 years of age.) So what is your excuse? I truly believe that all of us-yes, even you-can do so much more than we ever give ourselves credit for. Do what you fear-climb your own Mt. Everest, whatever your Mt. Everest may be-and the death of fear is certain.

Strategy #4: Don't "Try"… Just Do It
The word try provides for built-in failure before you even start. For example: try to pick up your computer mouse. I bet you can't do it. Think about it, you either do or don't. Any time you use the word try, such as, "I'll try to make the meeting on time," I already know you won't! Because you have told me in advance that you have no intentions to meet the requirements you have set for yourself. After all, you did try. Will, on the other hand, demonstrates commitment, action, and a high probability of success, because most people live up to their commitments. Avoid the use of the word try unless you want to fail by design. Better yet, put your commitments in writing, share them with a coach or mentor and you will increase your probability of succeeding even more.

Strategy #5: Look for Opportunities In Every Challenge
The Chinese vocabulary is very sensitive to the minute differences in the words we choose to express ourselves. For example, the Chinese symbol for crisis consists of two words: danger and opportunity. This illustrates that words create powerful perceptions that invoke either fear or desire. Fear causes negative responses in our mind/body, whereas desire generates powerful forces that will energize us. Words such as problem and failure immediately paint a negative picture in our mind. They connote something to be avoided, something that means trouble, headaches, heartburn, and grief. Challenge and opportunity, on the other hand, express a sense of competition, excitement, and adventure. They enable our unlimited creative potential and productive energies and increase your potential to succeed. So be mindful of the words you choose and select only those that create desire and you will set yourself up for making 2012 the most productive ever.
Source: Excerpted from Beat the Blues: How to Manage Stress and Balance Your Life, (C178), 28 CPEUs, http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/cepd.html#C178.

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6. HUMOR BREAK
Problems and Challenges-the Elixir of Life
On the way home from an exciting party, a middle aged woman-let's call her Susan-who had just a bit too much to drink got into a bad accident that unfortunately took her life. But she certainly does not remember any of that. What she does remember is waking up on a beautiful meadow overlooking a breathtaking crystal clear azure lake. (It reminded her of her visit to Chateau Lake Louise on a trip to Canada many years ago.) After luxuriating in the breathtaking view and surroundings, she noticed that she was getting hungry. And just as she had that thought, a handsome muscular man in a white flowing robe appeared out of nowhere, and said: "I understand that you are getting hungry. What would you like? You may have anything your heart desires." Incredulously Susan asked: "You really mean I can have anything?" The young man said: "Yes, Susan, you may have anything that you can think of." Before she knew it, a beautiful table with a white linen table cloth and napkins had been set, and she was served a 5 star gourmet meal. Actually, it was more than that. In fact the service was so attentive and the food so exquisite that she was sure she had "died and gone to heaven."
However, it did not take very long and Susan started to feel bored. So she asked for her favorite magazine and the book she had been "dying to read." (Pun intended.) Before she could finish her request, she was ushered into a library the likes of which she had never seen. Over the next couple of months the scenario repeated itself over and over again. Whenever she got bored and asked for something-a new outfit, a companion, a computer-it was provided to her
Finally after having her every wish fulfilled and getting really bored Susan asked for a problem, a challenge, anything to get her creative juices flowing. The handsome man in the flowing white robe said: "Sorry Susan, you can have anything you want, except problems. We simply do not have any problems or challenges. Everything around here is totally perfect." In exasperation Susan exclaimed: "If you have absolutely no problems or challenges of any kind, then just send me to hell."
Startled the handsome man replied: "And where may I ask do you think you have been all along?"
Source: W. J. Rinke, Beat the Blues: How to Manage Stress and Balance Your Life, p. 40 (C178), 28 CPEUs.

7. ABOUT THE EDITOR

Dr. Wolf J. Rinke, RD, CSP is the president of Wolf Rinke Associates--an accredited provider of easy to use CPE home study programs for nutrition professionals since 1990 available at www.easyCPEcredits.com. He is also a highly effective management consultant and executive coach who specializes in building peak performance organizations, teams and individuals, and an author of numerous CPE home study courses, audio/video programs as well as several best selling management, leadership and self-development books including Make it a Winning Life--Success Strategies for Life, Love and Business. In addition he is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and seminar leader who delivers customized presentations that combine story telling, humor and motivation with specific "how to" action strategies that participants can apply immediately to improve their personal and professional lives. Preview a demo at www.WolfRinke.com or call 800-828-9653. If you have questions, or would like him to address a specific issue or topic please e-mail him at WolfRinke@aol.com.

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