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Have you had the chance to see my TIKTOK page lately?
The growth has been really remarkable.
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Hello World,
Yes, I am a busy bee. I love to write and just speak my heart out but I have a lot to do, one being my MBA! Now, on this sleepless night. I would like to speak to you about effective goal setting techniques. Why do we need effective goal setting techniques? Because it helps us moving forward.
True to the name of this blog, you need to learn how to not GIVE UP on your goals.
How do you stay motivated? You have to take your goals and strategize it! You have to make it a habit and you can only make something a habit if you practice it everyday. You have to take your goal and automate it to your every day so it becomes a habit.
Now that’s not as easy as said. Many people make new years resolution and fail on the second day. This is because there is no reminder, they are not held accountable if they don’t complete the task. Hence, at the end there is no motivation to complete the task.
That means we have to create accountability. And here is how we will do that! This seems simple but this also needs to be practiced every day. In the morning every day I would like you to keep a Notebook to write down your 5 Power goals for the day!
No not just any goals! It can’t be doing groceries – that’s not a goal, it’s a task! I want you to segment your goals, break it down.
Example: Long term – I would like to own a shop. This is a broad long term goal that needs many short term goals before I get to this goals.
Therefore, my Power 5 goals for today can be –
1. Conduct Research on (Blank)
2. Research Suppliers, find top 10 suppliers
3. Email top 10 suppliers
4. Research mentors on LinkedIn
5. Write an Email Template for the mentors / a Pitch for my future Shop
That’s it. Keep it simple but make sure the list is completed today! So tomorrow, you can add to the list and not holding off tasks you didn’t complete. You only progress if the tasks are completed daily. You only see results if you practice daily.
DLA
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Dont’t forget to follow me on my social media!!! Love your support!
DLA
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I woke this morning to find that I have to shovel a pile of snow before going to work. On my way to work the roads were terrible and none of the cars were moving. So I had to take a U-turn and return home to work.
Now I am at home but it’s not all fun and games because I still have to work. I keep opening my fridge multiple times to grab snacks. I definitely eat a lot more in winter. I want to know how do you cope with your winter blues?
Stuck at home. No way of going out and enjoying the weather. No sun! Which means not happy! How do I turn this around?
Come to think of it, winter should be my most productive time. Since I don’t time for leisure things, I can get more work done. More projects to take on. Achievements will in turn equate to happiness (at least for me).
I self talked my way through that…
DLA
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Good news! Wait no, GREAT NEWS! I will be traveling soon! How exciting is that? Travel is my ultimate high! I love it and that’s all I want to do all the time. But like every one of you I am struggling with all the options being handed to me. There are so many places to go!
Since I have procrastinated on my plans, I have 3 days to make my itinerary but I am not sure where I am going yet! I need your help! You guys are awesome and I love receiving your ideas and suggestions, so keep sending me your thoughts and connect with me!
Now let’s problem solve! I am traveling at the end of February/Beginning of March and have short listed some beautiful places to visit. I am looking to travel to a sunny place and escape the brutal winter of Canada. I need a retreat and these places have been on my bucket list for the longest time. If you have visited these places then please provide your travel tips or suggest other places that you think I should visit!
Now here goes my list!
Cape Town, South Africa
Boracay, Philippines
Honolulu, Hawaii
Turk and Ciaos
Costa Rica
               If you are a travel bug like me then don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @dlaofficial_ and follow my blogs! I travel often and I love sharing my experiences.
So let me know your thoughts and ideas about the places I have selected! I noticed how hard it was to create an itinerary for travel from where I am sitting. Therefore, I will do the work and create an itinerary for you in these 3 days for each of the places I have selected so it makes your travel much easier!
DLA
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To all my brides, I know what you are feeling! The wedding day anxiety and half of it revolves around if the dress will look good or not!
To find the perfect dress for your special day you need stand in front of the mirror and be true to yourself and figure out what compliments your body and all your curves. Yes, play a little say yes to the dress at home! Really think about what you want for that special day!
This may just be me but when it comes to fashion I like to keep things classy, time less and comfortable.
Yes, all three of these key things are required. Why? Classy because you don’t want to be turned to be a meme later on. Time less because its a milestone you are celebrating. Comfortable because you want to walk around/dance peacefully without worrying about any wardrobe malfunctions.
The top half and the bottom skirt are the two most important things girls look for. I don’t like being a plain jane, hence I like my top to be a sweet heart neck with thorough details and I like the skirt very simple.
I have picked some favorites…
Keep me posted on what you like!
adila.inq@gmail.com
DLA
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Have you ever visited my Instagram page @dlaofficial_? What is your favorite #OOTD from my page for the holidays?
Green Christmas! Wanted to be Santa’s special Elf in this really pretty Deep Neck Velvet dress paired with Mauve color Sock heels and Gold Infiniti Choker.
My night out for a classy gala. Everything about this outfit is classy. Backless, Halter top, deep neck paired with black palazzo. Along with statement earrings and high heels. As you may now know, heels are favorite part of my wardrobe.
Last but not least, my boss vibe post! My statement skirt with floral hand work paired with a white deep neck, bell sleeves, white top. And of course my favorite pair of white high heel peep toes.
If you would like more details on the make up or where I got my outfits from, please feel free to contact me and follow my instagram @dlaofficial_.
Love always,
DLA
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Habit Vs. Addiction
 Do you think addiction is a choice or can people choose to be addicted? What causes addiction? How come some people are more prone to get addicted then others? Most smokers argue that they are not addicted and they can stop whenever if they choose to quit. However, if they do attempt quitting they would most likely fail. It takes more than just motivation and will power to quit something addictive. Habit is something you choose to do and can resign from whenever but having a cigarette daily is definitely not a habit.
Addiction is recognized as a chronic disease, same as cancer and heart diseases. You don’t choose to have cancer and or a kidney failure. Same with addiction, it chooses you! Sure the first smoke, the first few glasses of alcohol, the first game of poker and the first sniff of drug is all you, you made that choice and decision! Though, as you continue you start craving these things, not by choice, but because your body demands it. If you are addicted, you have a chemical imbalance in your brain which results in mental, physical and behavioral changes.
No Control…
Addiction is when we have no control over our mind and behavior due to a substance or a behavior. You can be an impulsive shopper, impulsive gambler, addicted to video games, food, sex, drugs, alcohol etc.  Addiction occurs to people to due to many reasons. Often it’s said that addiction is due to genetics, FALSE! It can happen to anyone! Usually the reasons are depression, sadness, loneliness, violence, sexual/mental abuse, trauma, influence and an environment surrounded by that substance. For example, if the environment you are in such as work, school or home has drugs in the background then you might be influenced in to using it.
Low Dopamine and Serotonin
Addiction is a coping method for depression. Dopamine is neurotransmitter which controls the reward and pleasure area of your brain. It also controls movement in our body, if we are low in dopamine then we are at risk of getting Parkinson’s disease. Serotonin is a chemical that helps balance your mood. Low Serotonin triggers depression. Low Serotonin also can makes us turn quite suicidal.Â
Alcohol, smoking, gaming, gambling, drugs, shopping, and any impulsive behavior provides a short term high. People use these to get away from sadness and despair. They think that it’s giving them happiness and eliminating distress. However, they forget alcohol and drugs are anti-depressant. These substances will provide the short term pleasure of fogginess and they will make you forget for a slight period of time. But then it will all come back making you more depressed, asking for more substance to get rid of it once again.
Alcohol, drug, gambling, sex etc. increases your dopamine, so does eating chocolate and winning the lottery. But in addiction, your body becomes greedy and asks for more and more increase of dopamine. When you consume too much the body adapts and confuses your coping method and wants more of the increased pleasure.
Will Power…
Will power isn’t enough! Remember it’s a chronic disease. If you know someone who is addicted then the first step is making them admit they have an addiction. Most people are in denial because of the stigma that addiction has. They know it’s unhealthy but still continue because they can’t stop. The best way to help these people is by helping them admit they have a problem. Then finding a good rehab center. To recover from addiction, people need supervised medical monitoring. Getting Nicotine, won’t help, it’s just replacing cigarettes to increase your dopamine some other way.
Keep it Healthy!
Dla
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