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- How To Make A Bad Day, Good - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We can all agree that a good attitude means everything. A good attitude makes positive things happen. But what do you do on those days when everything just seems to go wrong? You can shift that energy from bad to good. Here are some useful tips to help you. 1) Quick ...
Views: 1845(6 votes) - How To Not Be Controlled By Fear, Failure, Turmoil & Unhappiness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from William CottringerHow To Not Be Controlled By Fear, Failure, Turmoil & Unhappiness By Bill Cottringer “A life of all positives would be very negative and probably very boring.” ~The author. A true but unpopular reality is that you really can’t live a life free of fear, failure, turmoil and ...
Views: 3329(2 votes) - How to Not Dread the Feeling of Going to Work Everyday - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou dread going to work. Every morning you drag yourself out of bed. It is not that the body is weak but the mind is not willing. Most of us know the feeling of dreading to go to work. If not for a long period of time, at least at some point of your career you would have felt that way. Is ...
Views: 5726(1 vote) - How to operate in 'I'm Okay' Mode - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanOperate In ‘I’m Okay’ Mode No matter what has happened so far in your life – you are essentially fine. Find a picture of yourself as a young child. If you can’t find a picture, imagine yourself about 10 years old. Now, write that child a letter outlining the perfect life he or she is going to ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - How To Overcome The Fear Of Failure - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Ieishah EdwardsBelieve or not, if you want to overcome the fear of failure, become an entrepreneur and go into business for yourself. Most successful business owners are comfortable pushing themselves to the limit and taking risks. An entrepreneur develops a different mindset than your average person who works ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - How to prevent criticism from hurting you - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanCertainly we are not perfect humans and no one can claim that he has become so skilled to the extent that people don’t have the right to criticize his work, However, in everyday life we across people who criticize us not because they want us to be better but because of other bad intentions. For ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - 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: 1292(2 votes) - How to Stop Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzI know that you can go and do a Google search online, and you’ll see hundreds if not thousands of articles on how to stop negative thoughts. I truly believe that there’s nothing that you can do to stop negative thoughts. We need to be interrogated by our minds, so we know that we are making ...
Views: 1964(1 vote) - How to Turn an Obstacle into an Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Stacy ClaflinI'm sure that you have noticed that when you dare to dream and when you dare to step out and make real changes in your life the obstacles are not far behind. I have found this law to be true many times in my life when I attempt to do something to improve myself, my life, my family, my business, ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - I Already Know That! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“Years ago, I tried to top everybody, but I don't anymore, I realized it was killing conversation. When you're always trying for a topper you aren't really listening. It ruins communication. “ Groucho Marx “I already know that.” Now there is a phrase that does not encourage conversation. In ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - I Never Said, "Don't Risk" - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Ted CiubaA listener to my audio articles recently shared with me a point that she noted. And indeed, it's true-in a recent group of articles, I was clustered around grief. I was involved with my father-in-law's passing, and so I took advantage of that circumstance that life presented to reflect on those ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - 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: 2255(6 votes) - Is It "Just" Another Day? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Camille StrateIt always cracks me up when I hear this phrase: "it's just another day". It epitomizes just how little some folks value the gift of another day. I'm guessing that were those same people to have some kind of terminal dis-ease, they'd change their attitude zippity-quick. I'm guessing that these ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - Is Shyness Confused with Arogance? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Timothy ArendsThe late author Isaac Bashevis Singer once wrote, "I don't think that people should get over being shy. It is a blessing in disguise. The shy person is the opposite of the aggressive person. Shy people are rarely the great sinners. They allow society to remain in peace." But is shyness ...
Views: 5167(2 votes) - Is There A shortcut to Success? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from ruben nealThere is no shortcut to success. The separation of Talent and Skill is one of the most greatest understood concepts for people who are trying to excel and reach their dreams. Talent comes naturally But, Skill is only developed after hours and hours and hours of beating on your ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Is There Destiny, Luck, or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Kit GuptaThe news about my boss Andy giving his two-week notice spread like wild fire in the department. Everyone who reported to him was apprehensive about who and what the next guy would be like. Will the new guy be better or worse than Andy? Everybody was concerned about how this change would affect ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - It's All About Mindset - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ted CiubaI was talking to Nik Halik the other day—Australian, adventurer, investor, trader, multi-millionaire. We were talking some business strategies, and I invited him onto my radio show, The NEW Think and Grow Rich radio, and we did an interview. I have read his book, which I highly recommend: The ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - It's Never Too Late... - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Val WilcoxI truly believe it’s never too late to live the life you were meant to live! Not that many years ago, I made a conscious decision to step into my life and quit leaving it all to chance. After many challenging “Life Lessons,” I came to a point of really evaluating where my life was heading. ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - It's Not All About You - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Katrina Kotzen"It's not about you." I remember reading these 1st four words in Chapter 1 of Rick Warren's best-selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life." I remember pausing and going through this succinct talk with myself that went something like, "Wait a second, if it is not about ME, then who in the world ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Knowledge: The Ultimate Weapon - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Amr AbbasMany people underestimate knowledge and some will even pretend that they know everything. Some people will go to limits where they do not seek to learn anymore and instead they will stay where they stop learning and go far into their belief that they know about everything. But before you ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - LANGUAGE, BELIEFS AND PEOPLE’S IMPRESSIONS. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Peter MackechnieThere is no way around it – you are what you believe and what you believe dictates your behaviour. Language is a part of that behaviour and will reflect those beliefs. Some of you may already think that this is ‘wishy washy’ stuff and doesn’t apply to you but it’s what drives you – it’s ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Learning to Embrace Life's Unexpected Detours - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Marquita HeraldThe really happy person is the one who can enjoy the scenery even when on a detour. No matter how well we plan, from time to time life presents us with an unexpected detour. There are even times, despite the most thoughtful and considerate planning, that you may find yourself right back ...
Views: 3500(1 vote) - Let Go of Control - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week - I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reason I never was able to figure out how to float on my back when I learned to swim as a kid and as an ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Letting Go: Releasing the Pain that Holds You Captive - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Randi FineTranscript from May 19, 2011 Blog Talk-Radio Show, A Fine Time for Healing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/randi-fine We have, or will all experience shattering times or violations in our lives that wound us deeply. To quote Thomas Chandler Haliburton, “The memory of past favors is like a ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - Let’s go bust – bankrupt – and be out of work - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Richard DennyIf customers are such a nuisance, at least stop wasting their time and yours and invite the administrators in – they equally are not interested in customers. At a time which some claim to be the worst trading conditions for 70 years wouldn’t you think that every business and employee would be ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Life of Peace = Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI hear from the women I work with that they just want more of a life of peace rather than all the craziness they experience. What they’re referring to is that they don’t want the rushed, exhausting and stressed out feelings they carry around daily. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But at the same ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Life's a Journey, Not a Destination - Enjoy Your Commute - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Kimberley CohenI was driving on the highway the other day and a sign said, "Enjoy Your Commute". I thought to myself, "Thank-you, I am", and not just the road I was driving on, but the road of life. Sure, there are still moments or days where I feel like I’ve hit a pothole, so to speak, where I wasn’t ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Life: Find Your Path and Stick to It - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Jeff BrownFirst, as I've stated before, you need to spend the time reflecting on your strengths: innate talents, abilities, gifts, and desires. After a long period of reflecting, writing and trial and error, you will find what you came here to this life to do. We all have it in us, but for numerous ...
Views: 2633(2 votes) - Lifemasters Dancing in the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleOr… Stop waiting and start taking action from where you are right now. For many of us, storms bring fear, uncertainty, anxiety and the need for protection from the elements, even though we are safely tucked away inside our homes. It seems that every time we have a storm, we put everything on ...
Views: 1993(1 vote) - Live To win - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Wong Yoon KiongToday's Inspiring Quotes "You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." - Zig Ziglar "My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Living By Likes (Don't) - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from JAMES MAIOHOLiving by Likes It’s funny how sometimes life sneaks up on you and catches you by surprise. I had some occasion of inspiration recently to examine the way I have been thinking, the way I have been living and the general direction of my life. It was not something I planned on doing, it just ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Living Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Randi FineThe most difficult people in our lives end up being our greatest teachers. The hurdles they place before us and the challenges they present to us are only lessons that we must learn for our greater good. Think of the oyster…without the irritating grain of sand there would be no pearl. ~ ...
Views: 2623(3 votes) - Love Your Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Kyrah MalanSubliminal music means that (usually positive) suggestions and affirmations are hidden in the music, so the music is all we consciously hear. Our subconscious is capable of hearing and remembering everything. Perhaps you've heard of the studies done in hospital operating rooms, where it was ...
Views: 2421(3 votes) - LUCKY YOU. I BELIEVE IN LUCK. DO YOU? 10 Secrets for more luck in your life! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE LUCK OF THE DRAW You should believe in luck because luck can make or break your life. Lucky Breaks Good luck gives us opportunities and good events, while bad luck has the opposite effect. What is Luck? Dictionaries define luck as something that happens to us, affecting our ...
Views: 2215(1 vote) - MAINTAINING A HIGH VIBRATION - Managing Fear and Worry - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Randall MonkGreetings, beloveds. When basic needs are barely met or you are faced with other life challenges, you are in a perfect space to raise your vibration. Your first inclination may be to get caught up in fear. We invite you to look at your predicament in a new light, from a different perspective. ...
Views: 3749(1 vote) - Make a list of your grievances - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundStart by listing the judgments that you hold against the person you have in mind. And be honest, very honest. The more real you are with yourself, the better this will be. It’s best if you can write it out, on a piece of paper, because then you’ll have the physical evidence of all that your ego ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Making Happiness a Habit - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Cindy Loughran"What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life." Leo Buscaglia Do you know someone who always seems happy? Always makes the best of every ...
Views: 3069(1 vote) - Marketing is like Fertilizer - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaWIIFM is a popular marketing acronym. It stands for "What's In It For Me?" But the "me" it's referring to is your ideal clients, not YOU as the business owner. Yet it seems many business owners are applying this acronym literally. Peruse the plethora of online marketing promising to ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Meaningful Connections in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Jenny ShihI recently left my full-time corporate job to follow my heart and join the ranks of the self-employed, turning my coaching practice into a full-time venture. During my final weeks in the office, I remembered how important it is to truly connect with other people. As word got around that I was ...
Views: 1698(13 votes) - Mental Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Diana SamalotOur mental attitude determine how we view our life, and how we react or act to the events that happen during our life time. Our beliefs determine our mental attitude. If you believe that you have no control over your life, then, when events happen, and they will happen (otherwise, our lives ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Micro Positive + Macro Negative = Good Luck With That - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from J Frank JadPeople often wonder why all their positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations and such have yet to produce their dreams lives. Simple enough. You cannot expect the universe to deliver beyond your image of the universe. And you, positive thinker optimistic visualizer, see a universe full of ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - Minding Your Behaviour - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Yvonne BignallOur behaviour is a reflection of our emotions; how we feel. And the feelings come from our thoughts and our environmental experiences. Would it be fair to say that when you think about something very sad (tsunami, earthquakes) your feelings tend to tune in with the thought? For a lot of ...
Views: 3832(1 vote) - Modes of Measurement - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere are various fashions, methods and approaches to gauging your advancement on your travels toward better health and fitness. Being aware and knowledgeable about each and every one of them gives you a clearer, more precise measure of how you are progressing in the direction of your goals. ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Monday Motivations-ONE SMALL THING - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Victor LeeMONDAY MOTIVATIONS ©Victor Lee, Getting Beyond Barriers, Inc www.GettingBeyondBarriers.org Monday February 6, 2012 ONE SMALL THING What is one small thing you can do today that will make a profound difference in the way you are and the way you see yourself? When considering the ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Motivation; how can we replenish this useful form of energy? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Adrian BoniardiMotivation is another form of energy that we use in our day to day life. It’s the energy that takes us out of bed in the morning, that moves us to get back on our feet when we go through hard times and the energy that push us to thrive in any goal or endeavor we set. Whether you’re aiming to ...
Views: 2891(1 vote) - Moving Services | Auto Transportation | Mackie Moving Company - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from George BrownThe Mackie Group of companies has represented the highest standard of quality, professionalism and commitment to customer service since 1928. On a daily basis, we perform a diverse suite of moving services for our clients that positively impact their brand. For more than 80 years and four ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - My Life In The Military - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James McKenzieLessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise ...
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