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- Ho'oponopono - Letting Go and Erasing Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mabel KatzPerhaps you've never heard of Ho'oponopono before? But you've probably heard of "The Secret" and the "Law of Attraction." Ho'oponopono is the missing piece to "The Secret" and the "Law of Attraction." After he appeared in "The Secret," Joe Vitale discovered Ho'oponopono from Dr. Ihaleakala ...
Views: 2149(2 votes) - The Core Psychology of Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuShyness is a very common psychological occurrence. Oddly enough, recent studies are pointing out that our society is slowly but surely getting shyer, despite the fact methods of interacting with others are now more available than ever. Psychologists are giving a lot of attention to the study ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Do You Compare Yourself to Other People? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Steven BurnsOne of the most intriguing patterns that most people do at some stage is to look at someone else, (usually someone who they think is wonderful, good looking and successful) compare them to themselves and start listing all the reasons why they are better than them and why there is no point in ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - One Sure-fire Way to Success - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Zig ZiglarOne of the main reasons people fail to reach their full potential is because they are unwilling to risk anything. They are fearful of losing, failing, or getting hurt and just want to do the things they believe will keep them safe. They simply want to maintain their status quo and avoid ...
Views: 2147 - Best Way to Have a Great Attitude: The Attitude of Winners. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Joe CrawfordOften times you will find the person who wins thought they could win. From athletic contests to the lottery winning is fun and provides benefits to the victor. In some cases winning requires a long process of preparation and toil. Dedication and commitment are also often precursors to ...
Views: 2146(5 votes) - Fate is a Joke: Why Biography is not Destiny - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshI am probably the only author who has used a quote from "Chicken Run", a very funny movie that's set in a chicken farm that oddly resembles a World War II concentration camp. Many of us spend our lives, or at least parts of them, in self-imposed prisons. If this is our own doing, why do we ...
Views: 2145 - When The Law Of Attraction Does Not Work - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Paulin SoleymanThe Law of Attraction does not always work. This is an unfortunate reality for many who attempt to apply this principle to their lives. Of course, the pain of failing again and again at applying the Law of Attraction is frustrating and can cause even the most determined people to abandon this ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - Taking your 50’s in their stride. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Shirley PriceTaking your 50’s in their stride. Most people have a fear of aging so by the time they reach 50 many are quite paranoid when they need not be. As a matter of fact if you have the right attitude and desire your fifties could be some of the best years of your life. By this time you don’t ...
Views: 2140 - Giving it a GO - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanThat's what A Winning Mind would do. After all, what's the worst that can happen? You fail! While most people focus on the risk they are taking, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward--what their actions could bring them. Everything else is a process to get to the end reward that they have ...
Views: 2139 - Lessons Learned From The Naked Neighbor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from Royce GomezOn a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an ...
Views: 2139 - I Love Warren Buffett! And Bill Gates! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainNo, not because they’re both hugely rich but because they both remind me of my Uncle Johnny. And by that, I mean they live by clear, positive beliefs and they each know exactly what their values are. So, what are their beliefs and values that I like so much? I’ve just watched an ...
Views: 2138 - Dealing with Disappointments - Bridging to Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsDisappointment can provide us with a bridge from expectation to acceptance of reality, increased wisdom, and the energy to begin again. Whenever we do something in life with an expectation of how we’d like it to turn out, whether that is a new exercise program or a revamped eating plan, we ...
Views: 2137(1 vote) - How to Rise Above Your Shattered Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Mary StephensonThe Economy and how it has affected the Ego Being weighed down by self-doubt can be crippling. You know you can, you know you should but, somehow you just can’t bring yourself to move. You get comfortable in the stuck mode, you know this is not good but it gets extremely difficult when you ...
Views: 2131 - When the Going Gets Tough...Just Keep Going - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Ben NelsonThere is no denying that along the path to success there are many obstacles, and there will be tough times along the way. If anyone ever gives you a "secret" to success that they say involves no pitfalls and no struggle or work, they are either lying to you or they have never actually tried it ...
Views: 2131 - No Drama!! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWhen I first started coaching, I was working with my own coach - a sharp smart lady who had a few simple rules for running her life; rules that I learned to love and quickly adopted as my own: "Work Hard, Have Fun, No Drama." But being human, every once in a while I slip, and last week I broke ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - SELF-EFFICACY AND NAVY SEALS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Rick LaneRecently, Kara (my wife) surprised me by having a copy of Howard Wasdin’s new book “Seal Team Six’ sent to me from Amazon. I put the book on my “wish list” at Amazon right after the successful Bin Laden operation and Kara was “sweet” enough to have it sent to me. Howard Wasdin (a former Navy ...
Views: 2129(2 votes) - Getting LUCKY - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanMost people attribute success to luck. Though I agree that there is always an element of luck involved, I am a believer that success is more of a science rather than luck alone. In many cases, what ever it is you are striving for, it has been accomplished by someone before you in some way, shape ...
Views: 2126(3 votes) - Considerations Before Using Food To Cope - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Michelle MorandDo you have times when you feel unsettled or anxious and rely on food to calm you down? Do you focus on what you can eat rather than on the actual problem at hand? Here are a few thoughts on natural eating to concentrate on when you are about to overeat because of your emotions: Eat when ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - Anticipating and Avoiding Getting Fired - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from William CottringerAnticipating and Avoiding Getting Fired By Bill Cottringer “If you intend to go to work there is no better place than right where you are; if you do not intend to go to work you cannot get along anywhere. Squirming and crawling about from place to place can do no good.” ~Abraham ...
Views: 2123 - Improve Your Life from the Inside Out! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Nigel CoatesI was recently at the circus. The ring-master bellowed a terrific introduction for the next act - A man with lightning fast hands. He started by juggling 3 balls, then 4, then 5... The crowd seemed suitably impressed and responded with enthusiastic applause. 6 balls, 7 balls... Amazing! ...
Views: 2119(6 votes) - A Curious Question - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Joe Vitale“I have a question regarding your recent promotion for The Secret to Attracting Money, I hope this doesn’t offend, it is a genuine question. “You clearly want to help people out of poverty, so why are you charging $120 for the course? The people who need it most are people who are suffering ...
Views: 2117 - Achieve More By Getting More NOs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoSince the childhood we've come to believe that NO means we have to stop. We tend to believe that NO means failure. We came to believe that No is synonym of limit. how true is that? What is NO was nothing but the real doorway to success? Once he found the magic formula, Thomas Edison said: "I ...
Views: 2117(1 vote) - Choosing Your Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonIt can be a challenging time when our world as we know it shifts beneath out feet. One of my favourite quotes is: Don't worry about having the carpet pulled from under your feet; learn to dance on a shifting carpet. That's the key right now, and it all depends on where your focus is and what ...
Views: 2115 - Countering the Rising Tide of Teen Dishonesty - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonStudies show that teenagers today are lying more. They are cheating and stealing more, too. The latest Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth, by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, shows teens are lying more often and more easily than ever. The report indicates an increase in lying, ...
Views: 2115(4 votes) - Breaching the Social Anxiety Matrix - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Steven BurnsSome of you will have undoubtedly seen the film 'The Matrix' starring Keanu Reeves... Some of you may even have understood it! For those of you who haven't seen the film the basic premise is that the earth and human beings have been taken over by machines who, in order to survive, have ...
Views: 2112(1 vote) - Nothing Is Happens By Chance - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jiri MajkusIf you are trying to get financial freedom, explode your business or if you are just looking for success in life, read this article. In this article I will explain one of the laws of success. There are several laws in universe and we have to learn to work with these laws, because law is ...
Views: 2112(3 votes) - How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk-Taking - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Mark FooIt's easy to keep doing what you are doing because if you keep things the same, you don't have to be afraid of things turning out bad. However, if you don't risk even a bit, you won't get to enjoy the rewards that come with it. Overcoming Your Fears You are well aware that it is risky to ...
Views: 2111(4 votes) - Leaders Are Proactive, Not Reactive - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Vernon MyersHave you ever been in a situation where you saw a leader take a specific action, yet you had no idea "why" or "how" the leader decided to take that specific action? Well, I have too! That's why I decided to study various leaders that I have worked with over 22 years and before long, I started to ...
Views: 2110 - ***Unleash the Power of a Positive Attitude: Be Positive - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. - Unknown Our thinking informs our experience. A positive outlook, your attitude, can transform a traffic jam into an opportunity to practice patience. But a new thought is not enough. You must ...
Views: 2109(3 votes) - With Open Eyes and a Closed Heart - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Perfection, what is it really? Is it a designer dress or a designer bag or a face that is coated with a lot of designer make up? We can all have perfection if we had a pocket full of money that would be easy. Oprah’s phrase “if you have it, fix it” was totally taken out of context. It gives ...
Views: 2109(2 votes) - Cleaning the Rooms of Your Life Can Give You Greater Enjoyment and Expansion - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenIt was 9 am and I had two hours to organize the house and run to the store to get some snacks to serve a couple of friends who were coming over, all while trying to keep my two kids entertained and out of my way. I stopped for a moment thinking which part of the house to do first. I chose to ...
Views: 2107 - 3 Key Mental Strength Secrets for Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonYou hear it every day, not matter what the current economic situation, “they” say “If only ___” you fill in the blank. I hope you are not one of those people, I don’t think so otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this article. Think about this…why is that the people who always complain about ...
Views: 2102(12 votes) - ACCEPT ADVERSITY, BOUNCE BACK & GET GOING - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from William CottringerACCEPT ADVERSITY, BOUNCE BACK & GET GOING By Bill Cottringer “All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” ~Walt Disney. ...
Views: 2102 - How to Spot a Fake Goal? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Senol ASANMost people, at rational level, accept that life is the sum of our own choices. Yet, there are some moments when every one of us feels like being stuck. Life feels like a never-ending struggle to deal with things that seem to happen to us and we are in a constant rush to manage the ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Your Attitude? Rise and Shine or Rise and Whine? - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanGood attitudes bring good results, and bad attitudes bring bad results. It’s that simple. And getting a good attitude is fairly simple. Just feed your mind a steady diet of positive inputs, and you will have a powerful positive attitude. Try my “9-Day Mental Diet.” It will change ...
Views: 2097 - Betrayal, Injustice, and Loss: Getting Beyond the Anger - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Janet PfeifferOne of the predominant complaints I hear from my clients is "This isn't fair!" Referring to an incident where they or someone else has suffered a perceived injustice, they feel angered that things were not equitable. There is a universal misconception that if you play by the rules you will be ...
Views: 2096 - Distinctions from September 11, 2001 (Tire, Falter & Fail) - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! September 11, 2001 was a historic day for all of us. As the anniversary of that date approaches, we can’t help but sadly recall the events, the tragedy and the great human toll that was extracted. However, this is also a good time to reflect on the eloquent response of ...
Views: 2094(7 votes) - The Common Businessman Understanding of Competition - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhat does a common man understand by ‘competition’ Competition for the common businessman is understood as wanting to outdo another business. Wrong! My philosophy is clear, I don’t believe that we can gain our psychological power by either leaning on others or trying to outdo others and ...
Views: 2094 - Do what you love and love what you do - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Michelle AinslieOne of my greatest joys is helping people make their dreams come true. There's just something purely magical about the sparkle in their eyes when they are doing what they love. I think it resonates so loudly with me because I know how they feel. Only recently did I have the courage to work ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - The February New Moon in Aquarius: Three Ways to Revolutionize Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ron Archer"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." -Alan Kay It would be difficult to talk about this new moon without talking about Egypt and the revolution that's happening there. Why? Because this new moon is in Aquarius, the sign of brotherhood, humanitarian efforts, and egalitarian ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - Agitation - 60 Critical Seconds - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergBlood rushes to your face, every hair stands on-end, and if you could scream, you would! You are being agitated. Maybe your spouse, child or boss just poured salt on a gaping wound, or possibly an enemy coup just cost you your family, home or health. In its every form, agitation incites an ...
Views: 2088(2 votes) - Are You A Worry Wart? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2010 from William CottringerAre You A Worry Wort? By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “You know you are in big trouble when you start worrying about how much you are worrying.” ~ The Author. With all the stresses from the overload that now plagues us today, we all probably worry too much about the past, present and ...
Views: 2088(6 votes) - Life as Your Teacher! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeLet life be your teacher, because that is the only way you can spread your wings. If you can fly you will succeed in everything. In this state we are only when we let go of our limiting attitudes and thought patterns. As long as our life is run by limiting thought patterns, we find ourselves ...
Views: 2088 - Self-Esteem Improvement Trick - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaCan you pump up your self-esteem? How about being your own cheerleader? Does that sound scary or do-able? Whichever it is, I hope this can help. First of all, if it sounds like a scary or unsafe thing to be your own cheerleader, this is where and energy healing modality like EFT comes in. If ...
Views: 2087 - Encouraging Positive Change - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Paige Arnof-FennChange is in the air. I see it everywhere and in every person I seem to be bumping into or meeting with these days. New school year, new chapter, new beginnings, perhaps. Or maybe we're turning into a culture of innovation and reinvention by design or necessity. As Charles Darwin said, "It is ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Morals and Virtues For Every Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sheri AdamsDid you know that every human has their own virtues they live by? Likely you do. You likely have your own set of virtues/morals: not to lie, to be on time, to be respectful, to show yourself as trustworthy, work hard at your job/school, etc. Did you also know that Christians are the live the ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - Apologizing – A step In The Right Direction On Your Journey Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethA fundamental corner stone to forgiveness is an apology. No matter what the situation is that you find yourself immersed in, when there is a hurt involved of any degree a simple “I apologize” is an excellent starting point. A true apology cannot undo the harm that has been done but it can ...
Views: 2083 - Appreciation from '10 Ways to be Beautiful' - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown10 WAYS TO BE BEAUTIFUL Appreciation Simply the greatest; a total body and soul orgasm. There is no state more powerful than when the volcanic lava of appreciation is flowing through the veins; sunsets around the world glow deeper and richer with the generous and benevolent ...
Views: 2083(6 votes) - Veterans and PTSD Nightmares - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans is diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or after combat. Therefore, a large amount of veterans must then suffer from chronic adult nightmares, since nightmares are one of the most ...
Views: 2081 - Letting Go and Letting God - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita SaviucDo you believe that something or someone out there can supply all your needs and all your desires? Can you trust the source, the universe, God, Buddha or however you choose the infinite intelligence that created us all? I realized that when I stress myself over things, over people, when I ...
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