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- 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteThe time changed for most of the U.S. last weekend. We “fell back.” How does this change affect you? Pretty much like any change does. Here are 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change: Acknowledge the Change Like most change, the reversal back to Standard Time came without our ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - The Need To Compete - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectEver since we were young, we’ve been asked to compete, to make sure that we’re the best at everything, to ensure that we are always at the top. For most of us, it starts when we’re young; we are told to be the best in class or get first place in sports and stuff like that. We were not taught how ...
Views: 1690 - 5 Instant Ways To Build Your Confidence! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Matthew Watkinson1) The Sum of 5 It has been said that you are the sum of five people you spend most of your time with. In other words, your friends, family or relatives that you spend most of your time with defines your character. A positive group of friends will encourage and influence you. So choose your ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Delights of Joy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettJoy to the World! is one of my favourite carols. If it makes us feel so fantastic when carolling, why not focus on feeling joy every single day of the year. Joy opens our heart to recognize miracles happening all around us. When we focus on some happy, positive thought, these little ...
Views: 1688 - JOURNALING TOWARD AN EXRAORDINARY LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Lisa ColbertUsing a journal as a meaningful tool to self discovery and growth is invaluable. Instead of the ‘dear diary’ once used to vent negativity, this outlet can be used to better understand yourself and to foster emotional growth. Once you make a commitment to examine your values and motivations ...
Views: 1688 - 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: 1688(13 votes) - Adding Humor to Our Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAdding humor to our life is a wonderful way to bring in more balance. Seeing the amusement in even the most challenging aspects of life lifts our spirits. Having a change in perception is the result of adding humor to our life. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty we see the glass as ...
Views: 1687 - Are You Addicted to Struggle? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Mike RobbinsDuring a session I was having with my new coach last week it became clear to me that I’ve been addicted to struggle for much of my life. While I wasn’t super excited to admit this, it has actually been quite liberating to address my struggle addiction directly and to see how it impacts just ...
Views: 1687 - Four Tips for a Complaint-Free Office - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismAs a leader it is your duty to make sure the rules are enforced. Even though some rules may seem unimportant, you have to see the big picture. Just as there is a reason for wearing seat belts, there is a reason your company has instituted rules. Rules provide a framework for how you operate and ...
Views: 1686 - Leadership Transparency engaging Motivation - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyA leader should be transparent and his/her integrity should be evident. This is a challenge because when in accuracy emerges from a Leader’s mouth, the trust in his/her ability to lead dwindles. Therefore, a Leader needs to be detail-oriented. Notes taken on projects, detailed methodology ...
Views: 1686 - Two Things You Must Do to Have a Blissful and Joy-Filled Marriage! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaJust like it takes two to betroth, there are two things you must do to experience complete happiness and unspeakable joy in your marriage. No matter how you look at it, life is very beautiful and you can only enjoy this kind of life when you know how to. Your marriage can be blissful, if you ...
Views: 1686 - ***6 Key Steps: Live Life To The Fullest by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Judi MoreoYou could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. You can’t live life to the fullest with fear. John Lennon ...
Views: 1685 - Marketing Strategies: Do You Have What it Takes to Succeed? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Maya BaileyIf you’re like most entrepreneurs that I coach you have asked yourself this question, “Do I have what it takes to succeed?” either on a conscious level of subconscious level. Chances are you do have everything that it takes to succeed. By that I mean that most likely you do have the knowledge ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - "A MUST READ" Easy Ways You Can Destroy The old paradigm - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2016 from Donald PillaiThere is a moment in everyone’s life where you will be tested and feel the pain of the unknown. You will feel as though you can't handle one more thing and then you are hit with one more and you wonder when you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Remember: Good days give you happiness, ...
Views: 1683 - California Divorce Separation - How It Differs From a Divorce and How to Get One - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanA California divorce separation is a legal separation where the court makes orders about children, support, and property but allows the couple to live apart while legally joined. This is useful for couples who can't live together but have religious or moral reasons to avoid divorce; or ...
Views: 1682 - How to choose your way of achieving goals to be both happy and successful? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Nil CelenWe all use different motivations to reach our goals. *Some of us always compete with our selves and some compete with others. *Some of us put milestones related to ourselves and others prefer mile stone directly linked to others. *Some of us think success means happiness, others think ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - You Will Get Knocked Down – Are you going to Stay Down? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonYou Will Get Knocked Down – Are you going to Stay Down? Motivational Speakers Facing challenges on the path to super achievement is not only likely, it is inevitable. As you traverse the path of success you are going to be knocked down a number of times. This is a natural progression and ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - Blame - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Lisa PhillipsYou might not wish to hear this but, YOU are responsible for much of what is happening in your life and your life, is your responsibility! Unfortunately, nobody is coming to save you! In all situations in life, you have the freedom and choice to choose how you will react and what actions you ...
Views: 1681(3 votes) - Life Skills - Success - Take the First Step - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonI can remember growing up in Chicago when the year 2000 was a long way into the future. And now, in 2010, as we enter the second decade of the 21st century, I’m taking stock of how far I’ve come and what it took to get me here. As a child watching movies, I dreamed of being an actor in ...
Views: 1681(3 votes) - Use Rage to Create Peace! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr. Cynthia MillerDeeply engrained in our bodies is the rage that wants to kill and destroy. This is the energy that fuels war, violence, and hatred. Unless this energy is met head on and transformed, it will continue to pervade human consciousness. This rage lives in your brain, your nervous system and your ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - No Objective Reality Exists Indeed! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Dr. Mona Aeysha"Belief is defined in Webster's Unabridged Third New International Dictionary as a 'conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon………………………… One must therefore take cognitive, behavioral, sensory, motivational, affective, and contextual factors into account ...
Views: 1680 - “That’s Just how I Am”, Why you may want to change before mainstream media runs away with you - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonPerception of behavior is innate, we have been evaluating behavior and movement since our cave dwelling ancestors relied upon discernment for survival. Actually, in some ways we still rely on acumen for our well being on a daily basis, but now we may not even realize what we are doing. Working ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - Are You a Confident, Focused Athlete? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Loren FogelmanFocus. For elite athletes that is the name of the game. Focus is the biggest gap among competitors. The test appears during the most stressful conditions, during competition. Why? Well, it is easier to focus when you are practicing. The situation is a lot more relaxed with reduced pressure. It ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Controlling Life With The Right Mind Power Technique - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Tony BurnellHave you ever felt disappointed because you broke a promise to yourself or you failed to keep a resolution? Did you give up on goals because you felt you let yourself down when you were not strong-minded enough to follow through? It is easy to become disillusioned and too self-critical when all ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Does Everything Happen for a Reason? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Those who identify as being on a spiritual path most frequently embrace the concept that yes, everything happens for a reason. True, however what’s often left out of that paradigm is that it doesn’t mean every single occurrence holds a deep meaning. Sometimes the reason is simply that ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Clutter Can Be A Positive Influence - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from William G Jr CovingtonRather frequently we're encouraged to clean out clutter at home and work. However, I'd like to present an alternate viewpoint as I point out the positive aspects of accumulating various items. Collectibles contain messages for both the person owning them and visitors. They say a lot about a ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - How to Improve the Desire to Win - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Loren FogelmanLet’s face it, beginning something new is one of the toughest things to do. The routine is not established yet and you have to deal with the learning curve, figuring out what works and what does not work. A common New Year resolution is to begin an exercise routine at the gym. Usually when ...
Views: 1677 - The 7th Secret to Living the Good Life - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghIt's Time to Fall In Love ~ With YOU! I’ve saved the best for last. It doesn’t matter how hard you work or how much natural talent ekes out of your every crevice – you will not achieve satisfaction in life if you do not love yourself. Instead, you will sabotage your own success, knowingly or ...
Views: 1677(3 votes) - Why We Should Put Others First - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonDuring the last two or three decades there has been a huge movement which encourages everyone to put themselves first. You hear many a person encourage another to look after number one or else nobody else will do so; or perhaps you will hear said that you have to look after yourself or you ...
Views: 1676 - How to Determine Your Life’s Work - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOur experiences are what move us into our life’s work. The choice is whether to respond to whatever life throws at us in a proactive way and keep moving forward, or stay stuck and flounder about. There are people fulfilling their life’s work each and every day. Some are visible in the ...
Views: 1675 - How to Increase Your Emotional Pain and Keep it Alive! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Liz TempleInadvertently, we do an amazing amount of things to keep our emotional pain alive. It’s not our fault, like some (including ourselves) may think. Most of us don’t have a deliberate self-destructive masochistic side to us! We just don’t realise what we’re doing, but we are making it worse by how ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - How to Develop Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Mark FooTrying to master self-discipline can be a tough task but it can be extremely rewarding. The power of self-discipline has never been underestimated. It helps an individual to overcome various obstacles in order to achieve his or her goal. This does not mean that things are easy. ...
Views: 1674(2 votes) - Why Setting Goals Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Estra RoellGoal setting doesn't work. OK, so that’s a pretty bold statement. We’re taught to set goals. Goals arise from our desires and give us a direction and a destination. The question is, why do so many people fail at achieving their goals? When I was in direct sales I was taught to aim high so ...
Views: 1673 - Master Assessments - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Carol Harris-Fike"I Don't Want to Play this Game Anymore!" I admit it: I got so mad at my sister when working a jigsaw puzzle the other night that I said, "I don't want to play this game anymore... I'm going to bed!" It was silly, childish, and, of course I was "right" as she was hogging the picture on the ...
Views: 1672 - Why are so many stuck in their old beliefs? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenAn old Zen story tells that you must empty your cup before you can achieve something new. This applies also to your life situation. You must dare to give away in order to make room for something else to replace it. If you have a garage filled with old car tires, an old furniture, or ...
Views: 1672 - Create Your Day - Your Success is Only One Decision Away - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Bob CrawfordLearning to create your day can have a profound impact on the ease at which you manifest your goals and dreams. You can improve the very quality of your day, simply by deciding to. This may surprise you but you are the one who is really in control of how you perceive your day. So, are you having ...
Views: 1671(6 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Save Your Sanity This Holiday Season - 3 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsIs a part of you dreading the holidays because you know that no matter how you slice the pie it means confronting certain members of the family you’d rather avoid all together? If so, you’re not alone. The holidays are supposed to be the most festive time of the year but let’s face it – ...
Views: 1671 - Beginnings And Endings, New Year - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseEndings are inevitable. There is nothing in physical reality that always stays the same. It is impossible. Some endings are wonderful and some are not so pretty, but they always mean the same thing—something new must be started. If endings are truly viewed as beginning, there is more happiness ...
Views: 1670 - Celebrate Your Humanity at Work - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Cynthia KivlandWithout work all life goes rotten- but when work is soulless, life stifles and dies. ─ Albert Camus Business owners, leaders and CEOs everywhere are talking about the search for humanity in the workplace. These global leaders are examining the role of true meaning and purpose, both on an ...
Views: 1670 - Love is a Practice - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWe have an idea in this culture that you either have it or you don’t: You’re athletic or you’re clumsy; you’re a great orator or you stumble over words; you’re talented artistically or you can barely draw a stick figure; love comes easily to you or you struggle to find flow in relationships. ...
Views: 1670 - Surround Yourself With Successful People - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimSeth works at a camera shop. Seth isn't a photographer. Seth actually majored in graphic design. He had difficulty finding work as a freelance designer, and couldn't find any work in the corporate world either. So he took jobs in retail and eventually ended up at the camera shop. Seth's ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - The Seven B’s of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Talayah StovallThere are certain principles that apply to all types of relationships, whether they are friendships, romances, business associations or family interactions. We all lose focus from time to time and can benefit from being reminded of the core tenets of relationship success. Being attuned to the ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - What Are You For Giving? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.There are many sayings that remind us that what you give is what you get. For instance, what goes around, comes around captures the idea that what we give is what we will receive. For some this is the idea of Karma, and for others it is the essence of the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would ...
Views: 1670 - "AWFUL-IZING" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Laura NashThe other day I received a phone call that gave me pause. Someone I know quite well was pleading with me to vote for the presidential candidate of their choosing. They had seen videos and heard expert testimony about the perils that will befall our country if the other guy wins the election. ...
Views: 1669 - Fitting In or Having the Life You Desire - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportA few years ago in a conversation with a friend, she asked how I was as I was moving through a problem that had come into my life. I replied that I was focusing on solutions. She responded that she would do the same but since everyone else was complaining about everything, she felt she wouldn’t ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - How to Be Charming - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Andre ThunaSome individuals are naturally charming, some are not. Being charming is an art and it requires having an attractive personality, which each of us can achieve. Each of us desires to be someone that is admired, and when we learn how to be charming we are taking the steps to become desired. ...
Views: 1668 - How Does Your Attitude Impact Your Success in Business - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Diana SamalotIt is an unfortunate fact that as a result of the recent recession, many business owners have been thrown into a state of panic about the future of their business. Yes, it is sensible to make ourselves aware of any financial issues which may or will affect us directly, but by adopting a negative ...
Views: 1665 - The Inner Success Mode, What Secret? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHave you ever sat down to think how success is measured? So many people dream about being “successful” but there’s really no definition of what that really is. Does being successful mean that you’ve finally earned a ton of money and you’re rich? It could also mean that you finally got that ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Tame the Holiday Perfection Grinch - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice. Oh, no, not that list – I’m talking about the list you’ve made of the 1022 ½ things you need to get done for the Holidays, everything from the perfect gift for Cousin Henry, to the perfect surprise for your sweetheart, to the perfect outfit for ...
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