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By now, the important place that holding an attitude of gratitude occupies in personal/spiritual development and even practical planning has received enough mainstream press to be passe. My intent here is to revitalize the concept by returning to the basics, as many who've ... Views: 1558
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The phrases, "Focus on the positive," and, "What you focus on is what expands," have become as cliche as gluten issues. What do these phrases need in order to evolve from merely truthful to potently useful in helping you enjoy your transitions, such as retirement, career change, ... Views: 1315
A Sharp Dressed Man
Traveling with a business man brought some unexpected revelations. However, one particularly stands out. We arrive the night before the "big meeting". You know the one you have spent weeks preparing for, the one with one of your biggest clients (a $50M plus deal), and the ... Views: 2231
Sometimes in life we forget who we are and what makes us tick. We get so caught up in being everyone else's number one fan that we fail to be our own personal cheerleaders.
When that lack of attention-to-self prevails, you lose your luster and your inner light slowly begins to dim. This sense ... Views: 1379
Youthfulness is a way of being, and the vitality of the young is frequently enviable. Healthy children embody youthfulness not only because of their age, but because of their natural inclinations which have not yet been shut down, along with the fact that they don’t accept most forms of ... Views: 1167
“If you cannot be positive then at least be quiet.” Joel Osteen
In her book, You Don’t Have to Go Home From Work Exhausted!, Anne McGee-Cooper explains that there are four chances during the day to recharge energy levels: “getting ready for work, commuting to work, eating lunch, and commuting ... Views: 1063
Balance your emotions and feelings of anxiety, sadness and remove blockages throughout the day by implementing some or all of these tips.
When you are feeling out of sorts or even just to maintain feelings of balance, you can choose from the list what you can incorporate throughout your day ... Views: 1011
How often do you stop to catch yourself in the act of doing something right? Or anybody else for that matter . . .
As opposed to dinging yourself for every single mistake you make, every flaw you find on your face, in your character, your clothes, your finances, your relationship, your ... Views: 1361
Every single day we bury ourselves deep into our daily agenda that needs to be accomplished at work, school or during our free time. We have always various types of deadlines that we need to follow – both big and significant, and also small and trivial. This is what I call zooming in. It is when ... Views: 1218
We are at the right place at the right time. Do you believe that? If you think that you are not then let’s look at this in a different way. I believe that most of us have not moved forward enough because of self-doubt. You don’t believe in yourself, you don’t see yourself doing what you want to ... Views: 1521
Oh yeah, you read that correctly. I love imperfection.
And while it hasn’t always been true for me in the past, it's an amazingly freeing and empowering development in my life.
I used to feel like I had to hide my imperfections or work until I got things "just right." But no more.
Don't ... Views: 1235
Loot at the following statements given by some of the parents for their own children:
Example 1:
I am not happy with my kids when they do not conform to my standards of life. I want them to become a gentleman like keeping values that I possess. I want them to choose the paths of life I ... Views: 1338
When Your Back is Against the Wall…
by Bill Cottringer
…Or when you are caught between a rock and hard place and can’t get any lower because you are already lower than a snake’s belly. This is a horrible place to be in life, but only the lucky few escape these painful experiences. Most of ... Views: 1775
We all go through times where we feel great and times we have lack of energy, perhaps feel ill or get sick. As a physical therapist and healthcare executive, I have longstanding interest in integrative (complementary) medicine and am fascinated about the connection between our mind and our body. ... Views: 1386
Transcript from 6/14/12 blog talk radio show A Fine Time for Healing, Transitions in Life
Transitions in Life
Written by Randi G. Fine
Life is a series of beginnings and endings. Seasons change; trees blossom and then go barren, flowers bloom and then go dormant, day turns to night, years ... Views: 2307
Do you sometimes find that despite all your hard work, effort and dedication, you still don't get the result you want? It's very frustrating, especially when you feel that you have done everything you can and it still wasn't enough. Once you understand what's going on behind the scenes, you will ... Views: 1454
I knew that it might unfold this way, but I prayed it wouldn’t. A sixteen year old at my gym was arrested for allegedly murdering his family. I knew all the details long before they were released to the press, even though I didn’t know him personally.
I struggled with all the negative ... Views: 1418
How do you deal with the times where things feel hopeless? Have you experienced a period in life where it felt like you would never get out of it? Have you spent time in a space full of confusion and disorientation?
If you have answered yes, to any of these questions, then you have had a ... Views: 1001
Have you ever wondered why some people get great results, while others don't? Why is it that for some, achieving goals is easy, while for others, it's a struggle?
It all has to do with your subconscious beliefs. Your beliefs are the foundation on which your thoughts, behaviours and actions ... Views: 1529
What is Your Emotional Awareness About Your Past?
Identifying Unexpressed Emotion
To find out if you are having trouble letting go of the past, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions:
Do you have painful childhood memories that you have yet to deal with?
Do you ... Views: 1491
Have you had times that your anger got the best of you? Have you found yourself reacting in a rage that perhaps you didn’t even know where it came from? Have you experienced others that have a hard time communicating without anger or rage?
This is a big one for many, as anger is often one ... Views: 1202
Have you ever noticed how young children say what they think?
They tend to speak up and show us their real selves. They haven't been conditioned otherwise – at least not at that point.
But, ultimately, what have we learned as we're growing up?
To hide away our real selves in order to be ... Views: 1180
Sometimes our life changes in the most unexpected ways! Recently a client of mine shared an amazing shift in perspective that has totally transformed her life! I’m sure many of us can relate to her story:
The Drain Game
Christina is a married and working mom of 2 small children, embroiled in ... Views: 1197
Are you tired of continuously trying but never succeeding? Do you sometimes feel that the harder you try the further you get from your perceived destination? It's not because you don't have enough willpower or because you are lacking something. It's because your subconscious beliefs, thought ... Views: 1547
In the world of retail, especially in the metaphysical area, our clients and customers come to us because they are on their path of personal, spiritual, metaphysical, etc growth. These customers come to us because we are the local “experts” in our field who can give them the information they ... Views: 1141
Go the Extra Mile
When you’ve made the minimum necessary steps
to achieve your goals, do yourself a favor that will pay off in a big way.
Go the extra mile.
Push yourself even farther than your original goal.
When your day comes to a close and you have done your very ... Views: 1174
Ups and downs, everyone has them. In work, in life, in relationships, even in fun.
Imagine a week where you feel utterly alone and single, blessed with plenty of friends, stressed because you are working too much, grateful because you love your work. You receive a call from a loved one ... Views: 1447
Ever had an opinion about something, or someone, and you felt it in your entire body that your opinion was based on solid facts and therefore the only right opinion? (Read: believe system) Every vessel in your body is telling you that you are so right about this!
The only resolution at that ... Views: 1298
Money is not the only Measure of Success
Considering money as the only success measure can be very discouraging, especially when we start a business or new venture, join a networking marketing company, or go through changes and business expansions. When I hear the frustrations from my clients ... Views: 1329
Have you ever thought to yourself, “One of these days people will realize I don’t know as much as they think”?
If so, it’s okay – it happens to everyone – especially high achievers because they understand the more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. This has become such ... Views: 1399
Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future to arrive. It means living your life consciously aware that each moment your breath is a genuine gift!
So how do you start the process of living in the moment?
First you must become aware of how much time you ... Views: 879
LONG LONG AGO IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM ALL THE ANIMALS LIVED HAPPILY MONKEY JUMPING FROM TREE TO TREE, DEER RUNNING, BIRDS CHIRPING .THE MAJESTIC LION WAS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE “.HE WAS PROUD AND WOULD ROAR TO KEEP ANIMALS UNDER CONTROL. ALL THE ANIMALS WERE SCARED OF THE LION
ONE DAY THE ... Views: 1323
Learn-2-Learn Series (Part 4 – Sensing and Intuitive Learning Techniques)
Many people learn differently. Some learn by Sensing and others by Intuition. These are the most basic of the learning styles in that they are the ones people use most and find themselves using in almost every learning ... Views: 1377
It’s Friday night and you’ve made plans with a bunch of friends to have some drinks after work. You’re super excited about it and can’t wait till it’s 6 o’clock. This morning, you carefully selected your favorite shoes, and those new pair of pants you’ve been dying to wear – because showing your ... Views: 1125
You need to learn how to find the advantage and use it!
This is a big part of self empowerment.- - It is gaining that inner strength and ability to find and see the advantages & have the confidence to use it! The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role ... Views: 2717
Have you ever heard of the saying, “What others think of you is none of your business?”
Have you allowed the negative opinion of someone else to become your truth?
If your answer is yes to the question above, this article is for you.
Do not allow another person’s negative opinion to ... Views: 1387
Travel delays are never fun, but from time to time they are bound to happen. You can’t expect the weather to cooperate every time you fly, and better they should repair those mechanical issues before you fasten your seat belt.
I’ve learned to take a deep breath, chill, remind myself it’s not ... Views: 1376
USA TODAY, recently ran a full-page article of Kerry Hannon's book Love Your Job. She rightfully quotes the latest stats that just 30% of the American workforce is engaged at work. She goes on to relay that most people either don't want to leave for another career or are simply putting in time ... Views: 1049
As I work with people both personally and professionally I notice that all have been hurt at some point in their life. Some so deeply they haven't recovered. This affects their professional life as well. Some signs I have seen are: anger in the workplace, demoralizing a coworker in front of ... Views: 1840
On 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: 2140
On 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: 1654
On 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: 1602
On 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: 1608
A Quick Preamble:
Yep, “been there, done that” as well…in fact, nothing and nobody born, created or grown, on this planet, from the very beginning of time, has ever avoided the very natural and absolute constant that we know as “Adversity”…the very stuff of life that will, on regular ... Views: 1106
Let success be in your plan and setting goals get you through a lost job and no money for your debt.
This should be important to you, to enhance your resume in order that you will find your next job. http://coverlettersandresume.com/resume/best-sample-resume-for-2013-2014/ Also, you will ... Views: 1356
Common Sense Or Good Sense?
By
Bill Cottringer
“Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.”― Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
It seems to be a sad common consensus today that common sense is not so common anymore. But, the validity of that conclusion really depends ... Views: 1519
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You can save major money just planning ahead for travels. Since, my home is Texas and my home town is over 2000 miles I do have to plan. I remember traveling as a little girl every year our family would go to Texas to ... Views: 1442
Have you ever first hand lived in an area where you are under constant alert of attack? Have you ever been in the lines of battle grateful that you just made it through another day? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have to leave your home and everything you have on a ... Views: 2489
Please check out my article on Resolving Problems and Conflicts published by Blogger www.pickthebrain.com
Have a nagging problem you cannot solve in your personal or professional life? Imagine a simple mnemonic system to aid in your process to resolving problems and conflicts. The Human ... Views: 1001
Your most recent attempt to persuade your boss of how much you deserve that raise/bonus/perk landed in the unfathomable depths of his “No way no how” with barely a ripple. You are depressed, disgusted, and yes - truth be told - massaging your hurt ego with liberal doses of self-pity.
Which ... Views: 1112