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I started using a new goal setting ritual a few months ago and it rocks, pun intended. Like myself, many of you have probably tried different ways to ensure that you consistently tackle high priority tasks, in order to reach your loftiest goals. This simple and fun method has turbocharged my ability to get "big goals" done faster, and ended the habit of letting them stagnate on a list or in a day planner. It has also given a huge boost to my overall personal development efforts. Another great thing is that it will complement any task or goal management system you have in place.

A simple litmus test for uncovering your high priority tasks is that you avoid them at all costs. Instead of taking them on, you throw yourself at just about anything else of lesser importance - especially email. A puzzling irony since the most important tasks give you the greatest sense of accomplishment and propel you toward your "serious" goals and dreams - what Stephen Covey calls the "Big Rocks." If you are using a system and it works, that's great. However, stay tuned because you can also benefit from what I'm about to show you.

So, without further ado, here's the "Rock Your Goals" tactic. First, you need to gather three (or more) palm-sized rocks. Some people have chosen to use a crystal or other object. The only guidelines are that the objects have more than one dimension and you enjoy looking at them. Second, pick three of your most intimidating tasks and write them down (I just grab a scrap of paper from my trash bin). Lastly, as you may have guessed, you fasten each big task to a rock using a rubber band. If possible, choose rocks that have at least one flat side so that they can stand upright, allowing the tasks to be suspended higher in the air. The biggest rock should have the most important task and be positioned closest to you on your desk. Now your high priority tasks will be staring at you all day (in a good way).

"Rock Your Goals" works because it engages the creative and spatial areas of your "right brain," as opposed to the usual "left brain" methods like writing an "A" or "B" next to a task. As with any plan to achieve your goals, don't let anything distract you from taking action. After I complete a task, I take the piece of paper off the rock and enjoy its beauty, as well as the satisfaction of knowing my "Big Rocks" for the day are done. I'm usually so pumped after completing my big tasks that I actually look forward to taking on the more difficult ones that remain. However, I choose to let the rest of my to-do list unfold without any formal structure. It is of course still important to write your goals down and revisit them regularly. You do have to have a target to aim for after all. Don't underestimate the power of this simple tactic. It is visual, fun and greatly diminishes goal setting fatigue.

Now, if you don't work from home, are mostly mobile, or work in an office, you can modify the process so it becomes a little more stealth. Simply use the "Rock Your Goals" tactic at home and grab the three sheets of paper off the rocks before you leave. You can also write the three tasks down on one piece of paper. The key for people on the go is to attach the tasks to an object or picture that isn't one dimensional and evokes a strong, positive emotional feeling. This will help you remember to check your pockets or wherever you keep your tasks. If you haven't accomplished the "Big Rocks" by the end of the day, you will have to put them back on the rocks when you get home. Ouch.

"Rock Your Goals" is a fun, free and easy tactic that will make you more accountable to yourself and help you achieve your goals and dreams sooner. Anything is possible with some creativity and discipline. Just look at what David was able to do to Goliath with his rock.

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Paper Lanterns Are Another Outdoor Lighting Option

Most people like to show off their backyards to their friends and neighbors. They will pour hundreds, if not thousands of dollars into their landscaping but at the end of the day, they realize that they will only be able to have their friends over during the daylight hours. So they look into buying outdoor lighting to illuminate their landscapes. One way of illuminating their landscapes is for them to buy and use outdoor candle lanterns.

Outdoor candle lanterns serve a dual purpose for any landscape. They serve a utilitarian and aesthetic function at the same time. Outdoor candle lanterns can illuminate problem areas to improve security and safety. Have a spot in your backyard that is always dark? Install an outdoor candle lantern. Have a spot where steps can trip guests in the moonlight? Then outdoor candle lanterns might do the trick. The aesthetic part of the dual functionality is usually what sells homeowners on the idea of installing outdoor candle lanterns.

Most lanterns are made of metal and can be shaped in numerous ways and with many different styles. Depending upon your style, you can go with an Arabic inspired candle lantern. If your backyard is designed as a homage to a Japanese rock garden then Zen or Pagoda lanterns might fit the bill. Still, if you live in the United States and you want your backyard to harken back to the frontier days, a rustic styled lantern is always the best way to go.

But all of these lanterns are made of metal. Many people throw parties where they want to shake things up. So for these party throwers, they can replace their metal lanterns with some alternatives for the shindig. One of these alternatives include paper lanterns.

Paper lanterns can be a fun, yet inexpensive way to brighten up your backyard. They are usually run on a string between walls or posts. Most paper lanterns are made of fire retardant material that is stretched over bamboo ribbing for support. The lanterns themselves usually have holes in the bottom to allow excess wax to escape.

However, for some homeowners, they will want to run the lanterns over the gathering area and not want their guests getting hot wax on their heads. For these landscapers, there are battery-operated LED candles which mimic the flickering of real candlelight. When placed into the area where the real candle usually sits and hung up, the party-goers will never know the difference as they compliment you all night on your choice of lanterns.

When considering your options for outdoor lighting, outdoor candle lanterns and more specifically, paper lanterns are an excellent choice to spice up your backyard under the stars.

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ForceofNature shows people to learn about Outdoor Lighting as well as Outdoor Candle Lanterns and Paper Lanterns by writing articles at his website

what is the rock scissors paper game?

I see in on american televison shows all the time - but we dont have it here. I think its the scissors cuts paper - but I cant figure out what the rock does thanks.and why would anyone choose the paper anyway - please explain clearly thanks
why dont people just wait till they hear what you have to say and then beat you i.e. if you say rock i say paper etc?

Rock Paper Scissors is a simple game in which you try to beat the other player:

Rock beats Scissors

Scissors beats Paper

Paper beats Rock

You just say "Rock...Paper...Scissors!"
and hold out what you call

For Rock, hold your hand in a fist

For Scissors, make a peace sign

For Paper, hold your hand out strait

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