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- The Power and Life Transforming Energy of Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from BB BergIn the life state of appreciation, good things happen to your heart and body: your heart rate slows, your blood pressure drops, and your digestion is facilitated. You feel more peaceful, your stress diminishes and your immune system benefits. The crucial next step however is to use appreciation ...
Views: 2823(1 vote) - Seeing with New Eyes - Cultivating Awareness Daily - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kelly MorrisonThere are moments in life when we are naturally more aware. When you are "in love" the sky seems bluer, flowers smell more fragrant, and little daily annoyances are easily tolerated. When you are ill, all the symptoms you don't normally live with seem extreme, and when you are well again, ...
Views: 669 - What Should You Do When You Feel Down? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiA couple of days ago, I got a phone call from my cousin asking me an interesting question: “What to do when you feel down?” “I’ve been feeling blue for many days,” he said, with no particular reason to feel that way. “Do you believe I am getting depressed?” was his question. “Nobody can tell ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - The Self-Confident Person - Cause or Effect? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshHow would you describe a self-confident person? Generally, many people consider a self-confident person to be a perfect know-it-all, who is the center of attention, and never shows weakness. Some folks confuse the terms self-confidence with self-esteem. The former is cosmetic, and may not be ...
Views: 2197 - Claim What You Want! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Terri Britt“God, I am ready to receive my tenant TODAY!” I was finally clear and eager to accept what my heart truly wanted. I wasn’t sure for a while. I got remarried last summer and had put my home up for sale at that time. But due to one foreclosure after another in our neighborhood and after months ...
Views: 1844(2 votes) - The Five Best Hero Lessons from My Hero Column - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Terri MarieI wrote a column called “Heroes Among Us” for the Orange County Register, Sun Post News for years. The stories focused on people who did heroic things, so that we may all learn from them. Every year I wrap up with the best hero lessons. From well over 100 hero lessons each year, the following ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - Finding Neverland - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Rob MaharryThis was written for a Son and then the understanding that it was written also for the writer, for the neighbor and for anyone who has wondered. It was written for all of us who have experienced regret, loss or the pursuit of something not really known. It is for all of us that it is posted ...
Views: 938 - The Upside of Change in a Downsized Economy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you tired of hearing nothing but doom and gloom about the economy? Perhaps you’ve recently lost your job and all you’ve heard is how many other people are out of work and are now competing for the same job. Don’t you wish the media would start focusing on some uplifting practical solutions ...
Views: 1191 - 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: 2116 - Gratitude is Good - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannIt's not Thanksgiving, the day where we take time to pause and choose gratitude for the bounty of the harvest and the blessings abundant in our lives. But, it IS today. Today is as good a day as any to pause and reflect on what is Good in our lives. Good, rich, full, satisfying and ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - Letting Go of Fear - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Anne HartleyI was woken from a deep sleep by blood curdling screams. I knew the screams weren’t human and my first thought was that possums were fighting outside my bedroom window. As I lay in the dark trying to work out where the screams were coming from two of my cats ran into the bedroom and circled ...
Views: 1072 - Now I Seek Imperfection - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from SUZANNE MOLINO SINGLETONI once sought perfection in my body; now I seek health and comfort in almost 50-year-old skin; doing my best to age gracefully, and if there are 10 extra pounds and laugh lines, so be it. I once sought perfection in parenting by devouring “how-to” books, until I learned to toss them aside; now ...
Views: 1170 - Acknowledge Accomplishments - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.When you get to the top of the mountain, your first inclination is not to jump for joy, but to look around. James Carville Acknowledging accomplishments is an important element of the creative process. In 1982 when I studied with Robert Fritz, author of The Path of Least Resistance and a ...
Views: 5691(2 votes) - The Workplace: Sacred Ground - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.All too often when you focus on your spiritual growth and development you fail to see the rich opportunities that are ever present in your workplace. Yet, for many of you the office, is where you spend the greatest portion of your time. With your colleagues, bosses, employees, clients and ...
Views: 1888 - It's All About Attitude! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you heard the phrase "attitude is everything"? Indeed, your attitude determines the quality of your life. Your attitude can have a great impact on your level of success, including how you deal with challenges and obstacles. It's your attitude that determines the path you take as well as ...
Views: 2536 - A Prayer for the Capable - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettA PRAYER FOR THE CAPABLE And as you stand there On time and Appropriately clad for the event With a high-fiber bar in your bag And extra pens Let us take this moment to applaud you. You, the prepared. You, the accomplished. You, the bills-paid-on-time and the-taxes-done-in-March. You, who ...
Views: 1699 - Overcoming Adversity - We Are All Winners - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Amy ShermanWho better to talk about adversity than Christopher Reeve? He said, “When the first Superman movie came out I was frequently asked “What is a hero?” My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences…Now my definition is completely ...
Views: 1942 - How Do You Perceive Your Caregiving Role? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodOn the assessment form the social service agency I used to work for used to judge a caregiver's level of stress, there's a section about how the person perceives his or her caregiving role. As that section is written, I found it fairly useless for my purposes as a family consultant but it ...
Views: 2250(2 votes) - The Brick - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Ton PascalHow many times have you asked yourself, ‘why is this happening to me?’ or ‘why is God punishing me?’ Whatever word you give to your problem and choose to search on the net for an answer or explanation, you will find thousands of places that claim to be able to free you from all of your ...
Views: 1141 - Attract the Life YOU Want - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Eneida Canev-PintoFor many of us, growing up in a home which is what most people would label "average" is what we experienced. Since most of our experiences shape who we become, that is often the life we replicate in our adult years. It seems as if we almost come to accept those kinds of lifestyles and feel as if ...
Views: 738 - ***Use Your Attitude to Create a Triumphant Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVOne day back in 1997 my phone rang. It was Dr. Arthur Caliandro, the head minister of Marble Collegiate Church in New York. Dr. Caliandro asked me if I would be interested in writing his next book with him. We met, we hit it off beautifully, and I ended up writing not one, but two books with ...
Views: 898 - People Are Your Mirrors and Teachers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Felicia BishopOpen your eyes and look around, there is a lesson to be learned from everyone around you. Whether your interactions are positive or negative, if you pay attention, you will see that people are your mirrors and teachers. But what does this really mean and how can you apply it to your everyday ...
Views: 3851 - One Extremely Important Lesson - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Stephen MartileVacations are great, aren’t they? It’s a great time to relax, reconnect with friends and family and enjoy the moment. The week before last I was in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. I was there with Trisha, my brother and a few of our friends. We had such a blast. I love vacations. I’ve enjoyed ...
Views: 1525 - How to Stay Focused When You Feel Like Giving Up - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Stephen MartileSo, you feel like giving up do you? Well here’s the good news - you’re normal. Everyone goes through it. I’ve gone through it. It’s human nature to want to give up. The difference between the real performers and those people who are the average Joes, is that the real performers bounce back ...
Views: 1816 - I Can’t Decide - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Stephen MartileI knew I wanted to quit my job for over a year, but I did nothing about it. Why? Because I was afraid, I was scared what might happen if my business was a failure. The fear of failure kept me paralyzed for over a year. I Can’t Decide The words, “I can’t” are the most paralyzing in the ...
Views: 1458 - The Ain’t it Awful Club - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldDo you know somebody in “The ain’t it awful club”, you know the one where life is a drag? Well we all have choices, so we can decide to join it or despise it. Many people complain and blame external circumstances for their own lack of decisiveness. They will go to work and complain about their ...
Views: 1704 - The DNA of Success - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Jason GrayJays “Success DNA”… Part I of III OP M2 T2 E2 + N+ GB To be successful (both spiritually and in business) you need to adapt this bit of DNA into your lifestyle and daily thought pattern. Utilize Other Peoples… Money-You may be broke with a great idea. Somebody will appreciate your ...
Views: 771 - Dusting Off Your Dreams... - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Thomas Swank,If you’ve ever watched the movie “Pretty Woman”, the film begins and ends with a guy who is crossing the street shouting “WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? ... THIS IS HOLLYWOOD ... EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM ... SO, WHAT’S YOUR “DREAM”? What a great question, and a great analogy. While being quite different from ...
Views: 1026 - Accountable Equals Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Joel MilneHow much of your life do you hold yourself accountable for? Consider your level of responsibility for the results in your life, on a percentage basis. Is the answer 25%? 50%? 75%? Now ask yourself this, why not a 100%? If your not in charge, responsible, held accountable for each and every ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Is Natural Disaster Due to LOA? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThe Law of attraction does not discriminate between good or bad, kind of vicious, false of imagined. An event like that of Italy is no different that what is happening all over the world. If you perceive the law of attraction as a 'being' who ought to reward or punish his or her community, or ...
Views: 1706 - How to Increase Your Attractiveness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Stephen MartileIf you want to attract money as a consultant you’ve got to attract the people who are going to pay you. What better way to attract the right people, than by improving your likability. People want to work with other people that they like. People are attracted to others who are attractive; not ...
Views: 4092 - Your Tipping Point - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: THE TIPPING POINT I’m about to talk about is personal. I say that right out of the chute to be clear that this FYI isn’t a book review of Malcolm Gladwell’s best-seller, The Tipping Point. Any references or similarities to what he wrote will be purely coincidental. So now ...
Views: 926 - Attitude Isn’t Everything (That’s Right, It’s NOT) - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVHow many times have you heard these three famous words? Attitude Is Everything! Me? I’ve heard this repeated literally thousands of times. Every self-help guru, motivational speaker, loving parent and CEO on the planet teaches and preaches how important having a positive attitude is. And ...
Views: 1318 - What Do We Need to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyIf you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ...
Views: 4683 - Are you a Problem-Keeper or an Answer-Seeker? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Vickie ChampionNo one, regardless of class, profession, or location, can say that the current financial crisis is not having an impact on them. Yet, when I say to people that we need to repair our relationships with money first, they just look a bit uncomfortable and shrug their shoulders. A while back, an ...
Views: 1124 - Attitude of Gratitude: The Secret Power of the Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerDo you know what the most powerful words in any languageare after “I love you”? Here’s a hint: just like the words “I love you”,they are not said often enough but they carry a very powerful punch when they are said with real sincerity. The answer is “Thank you”. Sending thank you notes should ...
Views: 3438(2 votes) - You Choose: Honored Guest or Guest Of - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009 You Choose: Honored Guest or Guest Of? Especially if the economy has you in crisis mode, you might be looking for a savior, somebody who has everything and wants to share. After all, you have a lot to contribute, albeit ...
Views: 1213 - Did You Know Moods Are Contagious? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Doug HartWe all know that the common cold is contagious – most of us catch at least one or more of these nasty annoyances every year. Did you know that your moods can be contagious as well? It may not seem possible, but in a subtle way we all can “catch” another persons bad mood, or good mood, depending ...
Views: 4516 - Mastering Your Thoughts: Create Success in Your Life by Taming Your Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Orna Ben-ShoshanHave you ever stopped and asked yourself what stands between you and the person you aspire to be? Consciously, almost every person seeks love, success, abundance and happiness. For many people, getting there seems to be a complicated task. Well – it all starts in your brain. Our thoughts and ...
Views: 2857 - How to Benefit from the Recession - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Heather LoewenTake your mind off the money and do something! Everyone should know by now that a small group of individuals controls the economy, but they don’t control you. They don’t control your mind, your heart, your soul or your reason to be. What they do control is the Federal Reserve, the major banks ...
Views: 1333 - What Do You Want to Restore in Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you know the quote, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten?” A preacher’s wife restated this in a way that made me take notice. Once again, I woke and channel surfed to the early-morning religious program. A preacher interviewed his wife; and though I’ll ...
Views: 797 - You Are the Expert on You! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from wendy dolberNo one knows you as well as you know yourself. You possess a wealth of information going back perhaps to before you were even born. You know exactly what makes you tick, what you are attracted to and repelled by, what energizes you and deflates you, what is good for you and not good for you. ...
Views: 1246 - Stop Feeling Down - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Robert (Bob) CannonToday it is snowing again and we are expecting another foot of snow on top of what has already been a record breaking year for snow. Sometimes the winter feels soooooooo long. Today I talked to the President of a client company. For them, business is down over 40%. I have talked to business ...
Views: 1522 - How to Stay Focused - 10 Practical Ways - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Stephen MartileIn my last post I wrote How to Stay Focused When You Feel Like Giving Up. The two elements I suggest are the foundation to long term focus are a clear vision and life purpose. Now that isn’t something you’re going to figure out over night and I’m a practical guy, so here are some other ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Bring Yourself Back to Life with Spring Cleaning from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWinter has a way of zapping the life right out of us, and this winter has been especially hard. While many, including me, are angry over winter weight gain, others are depressed from battling colds and flu, or living in fear of losing their jobs or homes. But, there is a way to get rid of the ...
Views: 987 - Are You Weighed Down with Emotional Baggage? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhere does all the unwanted baggage come from? It accumulates from old mindsets and beliefs towards experiences in life. If not dealt with, they can turn into resentment, hurt, non-forgiveness, bitterness, disappointment and anger etc. This way of thinking can create patterns and blocks that ...
Views: 1799 - An Attitude Check…Positioning Yourself for Success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Miki StrongAttitude. We see it in our body language, hear it in our tone of voice and feel it in our bodies. Our attitude can attract or repel others and sets the quality of our thoughts, our relationships and our lives. It stands to reason then, that consciously adopting an empowering attitude would ...
Views: 934 - Excuse Me, Who Made You What? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Gail BarkerThis article is all about personal responsibility. When it comes to living your life in alignment with who you are and what's important to you, it is imperative that you take responsibility for all aspects of your life. Feelings, responses, actions, reactions, choices -- these all fall under ...
Views: 1225 - ***Career or Job? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI met Wendy years ago when I took a job as a restaurant manager. For me, the management position was a job. It wasn’t my career as I hadn’t prepared myself to become a restaurant manager. Heck, I’d never even worked in a restaurant prior. But I had eaten in plenty of restaurants. I had a good ...
Views: 1547 - ***Is Stress Really the Problem? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health conducted a survey to determine the Top Ten Stressors at work. Here they are: * 10. "The treadmill syndrome" - Employees who consistently have too much or too little to do create a lot of stress. * 9. "Random ...
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