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- A New Year’s Resolution Worth Considering - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from William CottringerA New Year’s Resolution Worth Considering By Bill Cottringer Normally, I am not one for making or suggesting good New Year’s resolutions, maybe because I have seen too many short-lived ones dissolving after just a few weeks. However, I am going to make an exception to my own rule this ...
Views: 1626 - Are You Answering your Calling? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Ali RodriguezLook around you, now look inward. Are you doing what you are meant to do? Are you happy in and with your surroundings? Is there something you think you would be better off doing? Do you find yourself having frequent inner dialogues full of complaints or full of “I’d rather be ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Fortune Cookie Forecast - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Vickie Griffith“It sucks right now!” Martha said with despair in her voice. “I just lost my job. My husband’s salary barely covers the necessary expenses. Our daughter needs money for a science project. Our son needs a cavity filled. I wrecked my car. The dog is sick. And my credit cards are at their ...
Views: 1625 - 3 Prong Fear Attack: Keeping it in Perspective: Swine Flu, Terrorism & Economic Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from James LeGrandAlmost every news story over the last several days has to do with a potential pandemic, terrorism, or if there will be an economic recovery. These stories play on your fears of illness, death, and bankruptcy. While all 3 can, and do, happen everyday, it is important to keep your fears in check ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Best Predictors of Successful Aging - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Meghan Gehan1. Income 2. Physical Health 3. Joy in Living Research has shown the above 3 are some of the best predictors of successful aging. Where do you fit in on this list? Having your finances in order breathes a huge sigh of relief in our lives. Stress from debt can cause one to age ...
Views: 1624 - Body Acceptance Part 2: The Scale-- Friend or Foe - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn Part 1 of this series, we discussed strategies for eliminating unhelpful self-criticism about your body. In this article, we will explore frequent weighing as a potential contributor to poor body image. Following a cognitive behavioral counseling approach, we know that it is not only ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Re: Union - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Cory KempPresidential election results still being counted November 6 didn’t deter the media from speculating about the “great divide” in our country. In retrospect, I wish Hostess had announced its decision to close down the Twinkie production line sooner. But my diehard faith in the process that ...
Views: 1624 - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Everything Has a Reason and a Season - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorTrees don’t try to keep their leaves when autumn arrives, nor do they resist new growth in the spring. But, that’s how we sometimes approach our lives. Life asks, insists really, that we engage a continuous shedding and new growth aspect. Maybe you’re trying to hang onto something it’s time ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - 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: 1623(2 votes) - ***Eliminating Negativity by Learning from a Child - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Judi MoreoChildren naturally look at the world in a positive fashion. They have not yet learned that life has many pitfalls and challenges. They look forward to new things. They are willing to do what it takes to learn something new. They take time to stop and smell the roses. To just be instead of always ...
Views: 1622 - Choices - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Patrick IrvineLife is choices and there is no way around that. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep your entire day will be filled with choices that you have to make. Even if you decide not to make a choice you are still making a choice. But the question you should ask yourself is: ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Give Up, Give In or Give Everything - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Anita AlleyneThat’s the message printed on the front of my mini notebook that I keep by the bedside and carry around with me for my creative capture moments. In recent weeks, examples of the three phrases have been popping up in everyday life. Brenda, a client turned colleague met up with me for some ...
Views: 1621 - How to Change Your Thoughts, Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Stephen MartileNot many people know this, but I've been trained in NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming. With this training I've been able to change thought patterns fast. How fast? I'm talking seconds, not hours, days or even months. In this video I'll show you exactly how I change thoughts using ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Nobody Who? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Karen MonroyMy passion is to show folks that everything is energy. You are energy--your body, your thoughts--everything around you is energy. Of course money is energy also--a different form of energy. In learning that everything is energy, we must come to see that in our relationship to any energy we are ...
Views: 1621(13 votes) - 9 STRATEGIES GUARANTEED TO REDUCE HOLIDAY ANXIETY AND KEEP YOU SANE - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from James MapesIt never fails that when the holiday season rolls around, stress and anxiety rear their ugly head. Apply these 9 strategies and keep your sanity: 1. Let go of guilt and… Don’t "Should” On Yourself Guilt, guilt, guilt is…the most devious of fears because underneath it all, we are afraid ...
Views: 1620 - ***Recognizing the Negativity in Your Life so You Can Eliminate It - by Submitted on May 24, 2018 from Judi MoreoHere are some of the reasons that you may have a negative outlook on life. By recognizing these issues and addressing them, you can eliminate negativity from your life.eliminate negativity Failure Successful people fail multiple times, but they continue learning from those failures and ...
Views: 1619 - Change - Here's How! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Nobody said change was easy. That's why most people don't do it. But there is a deeper reason as to why it is hard that if understood, will lead you to action that will bring you new habits and sustainable results. When you evolve and grow as a person you start with: 1) VALUES which create ...
Views: 1619(3 votes) - Change Your Thoughts Change Your Results - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierThere are many popular books out today about how to change your brain. This of course is referring to changing your attitude, or more importantly - your thoughts. Your attitude determines every area of your life, and your thoughts determine your destiny. Change thoughts, change results, it's ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Even Executives Need Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Charles EduardosCAREER DEVELOPMENT: Coaching provides support for leaders, prepares them for future opportunities Just like writers need editors and children need parents, current and future executives need ... coaches. And executive coaching or one-on-one business mentoring isn't just for a company's top ...
Views: 1619 - Seven Habits for Creating and Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweIn today’s world, we are experiencing more uncertain and troubling times than ever before. Every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, it seems there is always more news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can ...
Views: 1618(7 votes) - Foreclosure and You: How Writers Teach Us to Follow Our Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownIt appears that in order to teach us, writers use vehicles that are extreme. Here the vehicle used to teach us the lesson of hope is foreclosure. The losing of property, a home is a metaphor for losing the American dream. Of course, we have all herd of the phrase “Dream home,” and “Cute little ...
Views: 1618 - Dr. Romance: Into Each Life - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: As a parade went by, one of the horses pulling a float entry left a memento in the middle of the road right in front of where we were watching from the sidewalk. From that point on, every band or group that came marching down the road marched bravely on, right through the ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Happiness is a Friend Away - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterWhat can we do when we have a friend who is truly unhappy with their life? Do we sit back and watch them self-destruct in their own situations in their lives where they seem to be oblivious to what is actually going on? Is it our position to even say anything in the first place? If we elect to ...
Views: 1616 - Uncommon Sense for Work & Play - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from William CottringerUncommon Sense for Work & Play By Bill Cottringer “Success and happiness are a result of using uncommon sense, while failure and unhappiness are the consequence of using everything else.” ~The author. Success and happiness in life are most often tied to your efforts in reaching a ...
Views: 1615(4 votes) - Why March is Stop Your Drama Month - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Marlene ChismEvery year about mid February I notice indicators of drama starting to emerge. The extra pounds from over indulging during the holidays have your pants fitting a bit too tight. You only worked out two days since your New Year’s resolution to get fit once and for all, but the big snow kept you ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Dreams? Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectWe all hold our dreams in our hearts like a pit which carries fire in it. Our dreams, our goals can be very unique, it can be different, it can be crazy and it may seem impossible and may leave people thinking that you’ve gone mad or so but it’s what our heart truly wants. Hence, we should go ...
Views: 1614 - Six Tips For Loving The Fabulous Person You Are - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sharon MikrutThroughout my life, I've encountered scores of people who don't appear to love themselves. They say negative things about their appearance, their lack of success at work, not being a good parent or child, or not making the right choices in life. While it is true that we all grapple with issues ...
Views: 1614 - Give Courage to Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteMoment to Moment: How we view each moment and what we think about and what we tell ourselves affect how we feel. I realize this isn’t new information yet it can remind us of our own singular and powerful role in the unpredictable scheme of our current lives. The interconnected link between mind, ...
Views: 1613 - Letting Go of Worry and Fear - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Maria KhalifeWorry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~ Leo Buscaglia On New Year's day, a dear friend of mine reminded me about a technique she uses to let go of worry and fear. She lives in the United States where they celebrate New Year's Day each year with the Rose ...
Views: 1613 - Strong Leaders need Strong Minds! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown(We all need Strong Minds!) "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have mastered you will never grow." Ralph Waldo Emerson The most important asset one can have is a strong mind. Forget all the material things many think are so important and would be lost without; a strong mind is ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - What Exactly Is a Miracle, and Why Should We Even Care? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferThere are two ways to live your life - one as though nothing is a miracle, the other as though everything is a miracle. -- Albert Einstein Is it just a random event that the Earth rotates perfectly on it’s axis and orbits perfectly around the sun? Is it just a coincidence that the planet ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Authentic Living - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa Simpkins1. Sit in silence with yourself every day. Living an authentic life means taking action from the inner confidence of intuition. Most people have no idea what their intuition looks or feels like because they are so busy, busy, busy running around every day trying to do 10-thousand things at ...
Views: 1612 - 5 Reasons to Stop Calling Your Goals Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from DK Lee1. Dreams Just Happen When you dream, you just see things play out. If you type “dream big” into Google one of the first things to pop up is an article about advice from Steve Jobs. The article talks about how Steve Jobs told a Disney executive to “Dream Bigger”. If we quote his biography, ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Marriage And The Love Myth - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Sukhjiwan SinghOn Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 2:42 AM, News Release wrote: Press Release Guide shows couples how to keep spark alive, maintain happy marriage Sukhjiwan Singh calls on society to honor the institution of marriage and avoid divorce through her various strategies in "Marriage and the Love ...
Views: 1612 - Successful thinking and acting - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThoughts and attitudes The inner game of success largely depends on your thoughts, beliefs and feelings. Key factor is the change of your thoughts. You have to think not only positive, but think, feel and act like a millionaire. Because "You do not need more energy to live a life of ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Surrender to Know Deep Fulfillment - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageSeveral decades ago, I began studying goal setting as if my life depended on it. I was committed to learning anything and everything I could about how to set goals and "have it all". I was certain that having it all would bring me a very deep level of happiness. My motivation was the fact that ...
Views: 1612 - Is Attitude Gratitude Or Is Gratitude Attitude? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutI often wonder about whether attitude is gratitude, or if gratitude is attitude. Actually, I think it is both. If your attitude is positive, more than likely you are thankful for everything that you have. And, if you are grateful for what you have, that says a great deal about your attitude. ...
Views: 1611(4 votes) - Is Mainstream the Wrong Stream for You? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorFor many, mainstream is like a tailored suit; for some, it’s like a straightjacket. Are you swimming in the wrong stream or against the current? Mainstream, in this writing, means demonstrating via your life, work, relationships, etc., an “acceptable” model or role model, as much as ...
Views: 1611(6 votes) - The Essence Of Numerology Meanings Unveiled - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Dave FlemingExploring The Numerology Meanings Depths A lot of people believe that Numerology is a good path to finding out ones own lucky numbers and then leave the idea at that. Nonetheless, while numerology will reveal numbers and sequences that could in all probability be beneficial to each of us, ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - To Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Most people say face your fears head on. That way you will over come them. That is fine, but you’ll never know where the fear came from. When you have a fear you have to dissect where it came from in order for it not to re-appear. Something happened somewhere along the lines for you to ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Don’t Settle: Get Inspired With New Year’s Resolutions for What You Really Want! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Noelle NelsonAtlanta’s Homeward Choir, a group of 26 homeless men from Atlanta’s Central Night Shelter, was invited to sing at the White House in December of 2015. When the group got the invitation--and how that came about is a wonderful story --among the many questions the choir members asked of their ...
Views: 1609 - What is the role of trekking agency for trekking in Nepal? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Harry JamesIf you love adventure then going for trekking is one of the best choices for you to have a memorable visiting to highest mounts of Himalayas. There are number of options for trekking to choose from and with the right decision for trekking location, it will be easy to make this journey ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - How Your Expectations Significantly Impact Those Around You - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonWhile doing research for this article, I came across this clip. It’s hilarious and a perfect representation of how what we expect can completely overpower our better senses. Now, this clip is about water, but the same can’t be said of people, can it? Believe it or not, but a study by ...
Views: 1608 - The Problems a Divided Mind Causes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from William CottringerThe Problems a Divided Mind Causes By Bill Cottringer “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.” ~Alan Watts. First, I suppose we should clarify what exactly a divided mind is. ...
Views: 1608 - What Stops You? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Valerie LipsteinLimiting beliefs is a powerful thing that can affect you being successful in your business. You can, however, experience greater FREEDOM as you begin to explore your beliefs and experience true transformation. Look at the following list and without over-thinking or over-analyzing the ...
Views: 1606 - Getting Traction in Life: Deciding for Your 'Self' - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Rob BrooklerNothing's more frustrating than feeling like you're "spinning your wheels." There's a restlessness for action or change, but you can't seem to sustain your enthusiasm for any particular direction. Or perhaps you're facing a critical decision, a situation that DEMANDS action. You want to make the ...
Views: 1605(6 votes) - Life is a Daring Adventure - Or Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jessica McGregor Johnson“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is not safer in the long run than exposure.” Helen Keller. I have always loved this quote, well to be honest I have always loved the first ...
Views: 1605 - 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: 1605(1 vote) - Obligations and Responsibilities Towards Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyIn this fast-moving world, you need to consider not only yourself, but others as well. What you do does have an influence on other people, just as other people's negative or positive attitude affects the environment around them. What is magnificent these days is that most people are ...
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