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- Do You Feel Empty or Full? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorPerhaps you have certain feelings or longings that are vague, or sharp. These are callings from your soul, drawing attention to areas of you that need to be filled. At one time or another, you may feel one or more of the following: -Depressed or at least that you could feel ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - How to Come to Terms With Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyHave you ever come across a perfect person? I bet you've answered no to the question. The thing is no one is an ideal human being because if humans were, there would be no such thing as wars, stress, sadness, or mistakes. The funny thing is even though, while we may never accomplish perfection ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - SELF-MUTILATION TO YOUR SOUL - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Latorria FreemanHave 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: 1511 - The Courage to Answer the Call – The Permission to Want What You Want and The Tools To Get You Results - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsHow many of you feel that little voice inside keeps you from taking risks? Do you ever feel like it’s possible for other people but somehow, when you imagine yourself really going for it – you hit up against a tight knot in the pit of your stomach that knocks the wind right out from under you? ...
Views: 1511 - Don't Just Say "Someday I'm Going To" - Write Your Goals Down! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever said to yourself, "Someday, I'm going to..."? Three years ago, I moved to London, Ontario from Edmonton, Alberta. If you check the map, you will see that I am now living in the southern part of the country, compared to Edmonton. It is so gorgeous here, that it feels a bit like ...
Views: 1510(10 votes) - You Become What Your Think About - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaThere are so many self-help books on gaining wealth; some give you mental techniques, some give you practical skills. The biggest secret to wealth is that it starts from the inside. You can learn how to make all kinds of money, find killer investments, have multiple streams of income, but if ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - 3 Tips for Inner Peace – How To Survive A Mercury Retrograde - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mette MullerYou slam your fist in the table and if you knew that it wouldn’t have severe repercussions you would definitely be beating up your computer by now! That severe anger that technology and other forms of glitches and set-backs can cause within us can be incredibly debilitating if not down-right ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Jo Anne WhiteWelcome to a New Year! Do you look ahead to this year 2013 with optimism or dread that you won’t live up to your own expectations? No matter how many times you’ve visualized and fantasized a new you with stellar health, love, contentment and abundance, are you exactly where you want to be ...
Views: 1509 - Crack up! The only way to kick dis-ease! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-BrownThe strongest, most courageous, most enlightened people succumb to it. Coaches do it. Happy people still do it. Masters of manifestation slip up occasionally. What is the habit that we can't seem to kick? Complaining. No matter where we are on our path to glory, when we feel ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Patience - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIf there’s one thing that you could hone in on during your trials and tribulations in the health, wellness and weight loss department it would be the ability to stay calm, take one day at a time and be willing to allow yourself the time needed to make a difference in your life. All good things ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - Facing Adversity Head On! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Rossana SneeWe think we're one type of person. Until . . . *Someone makes us angry. *Does something we don't like. *Run into problems. *Things don't work out the way we expect them to. Then who do we become? A stranger even to ourselves. We close our hearts. We withdraw. We yell. We ...
Views: 1508 - Have You Lost Your Sparkle? - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandrySometimes 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: 1508(1 vote) - Reframe and Conquer Office Politics - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiKyle began our phone call by sharing his frustration. “I hate the politics at my company,” he said. “The only projects that get done are the ones sponsored by the company president’s ‘pets.’ The worth of the project doesn’t matter; it’s all about who you know. I do great work, and that should be ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - The Power of Choices - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesThe Power of Choices Too often we find ourselves anxious and disappointed when an opportunity dissolves or when things do not turn out the way we had hoped. In such a crisis lies opportunity. We have a choice, either we can dissolve with the failed opportunity or we can create other ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - BRILLIANT TALENT OF THE WORLD MUST BE USED WHOLESOMELY - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaToday about 17.5 million people are getting trained for waging wars. They are being trained to imbibe the ‘art’ of using murderous weapon, killing other humans and thus destroying precious wealth of the world. This then is their ‘artistic skills’. All specialties of their inner personality are ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Doing the Best You Can - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryI’ve said it a thousand times before and you probably have as well – “I’m doing the best that I can!” I never questioned that declaration in the past nor have I stopped to think anything about it, until yesterday. Reflecting on my life over this past year, I thought about my ...
Views: 1507 - Moving Past the Power of "What If" - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Rebbekah WhiteWhat a powerful thought! Or is it? The question of what if....let's ponder this for just a minute.... it could be very powerful yet it is only powerful in the sense of negativity! "What if" is not the right frame of mind if you are really living the laws of attraction. "What if" is a negative ...
Views: 1507 - Positive Phrases: Why Most People Do Them Wrong! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Suzanne GloverPositive phrases are easy to master when you know a couple of tricks. The first thing to keep in mind when choosing positive words and phrases is thinking about the end result you desire. This article gives you tips on how to do positive phrases correctly and why keeping positive thoughts ...
Views: 1507 - Reverse Engineering Your Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from David OrmanI have an ongoing “debate” with one of my relatives. According to her, I do too much. I need to relax and take it easy. That is what life is about. For her. Admittedly and proudly so, I am a very active person. I teach and train in the Russian art of Systema, learning Japanese Sword, ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Work Smarter, Not Harder - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman We have all heard the saying, “Work smarter, not harder”, but how many times do you feel like you are just spinning your wheels and not really going anywhere? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing has worked the way you expected it to? Or do you feel ...
Views: 1507 - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #5 See Opportunities not Obstacles - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." ~Harry Truman. Before opening the Redwood Sisterhood, I was in a job that I didn't enjoy. I was not challenged and wasn't really using my gifts and talents to my ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - All the Green Lghts and a Couple of Blue Ones (Slowing Down on Your Way to Success) - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Doug GradyHave you ever had one of those days when you hit all the green lights? When progress seemed effortless? When you were simply unstoppable? Sometimes it helps to slow down. I live in an area of Atlanta called Buckhead near Peachtree Rd, one of the busiest streets in Atlanta. I was running late ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - How to Create More Time - On Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Valencia RayCreating time, at first, sounds ridiculous - until you understand how we co-create our "reality." Of course, when speaking of linear time there are only 24 hours to a day, and everyone receives equal amounts. Yet, if you keep talking about how fast 'time flies' and do not realize that you are ...
Views: 1506 - Steps to happiness --"As Long as You Live, Keep Learning How to Live!!" - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThe tragedy in Haiti has many of us thinking, once again, about how precious life is – each and every day. As I write this article, on Monday, rescuers are still finding survivors of this horrible event. These people have a strong will to live! What about you? Are you going through life, taking ...
Views: 1506 - “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” Get the Best of a LaGuardia Situation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Noelle NelsonTravel 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: 1506 - Blame - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinBlame is one of the biggest issues that we come up against in our daily life. We seem to have gotten the idea that the world is there to make us happy. And when that doesn’t happen we lay the blame out in the world as well, through other people, places or events that we think are the cause of ...
Views: 1505(4 votes) - Emotional Intelligence vs. Mental Masturbation - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonThe ability to be articulate about emotional intelligence does not translate into actual emotional intelligence. This time of year, the upsurge in mental masturbation masquerading as “consciousness,” prepared for and presented to the mainstream monkey mind mentality buying into the latest new ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - How to become more Productive - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe man or woman who wants to get more out of life strives to become more productive. When we think of productivity we normally think of a workplace contribution but productivity can apply to our hobbies and also to sport. When we talk about being more productive we are talking about getting ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Hurry, Hurry, Slow Down! - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Rossana SneeDo you ever notice the hurried pace with which people do everything nowadays? Take a look around you. Maybe you’re one of those people. In the mornings, especially, I’ve noticed that no one gives themselves enough time. This creates a sense of urgency to get ready and leave the house for ...
Views: 1505 - Put an End to Complaining by Squashing Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Lea BullenThose who spend a great deal of time complaining do a lot of negative thinking. Both complaining and thinking negative thoughts feed off of each other. When you voice complaints, you’re validating negative thoughts. When you don’t believe in yourself you are effectively making your life more ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - There is only one Superman - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from cedric riceI think that we can all agree that there is only one superman. I think that we can also agree that it’s definitely not me or you. So since it ain’t me I don’t have to try to pretend like it is. One of the biggest mistakes that I have seen people in leadership or supervisory positions make is ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Girl's Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceGirl's forum. One of the reasons people are so keen to use computers now is because they enjoy reading and writing. Sometimes it is possible to combine this with making friends and finding out things, getting support and sharing views. We go onto discussion boards and message boards and forums ...
Views: 1504 - Reframe - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Belinda LamsThere are many ways to see things, yet we often stay committed to one version of reality...even if it keeps us stuck. A while back, I had a coaching session with a woman who was convinced she couldn't do what she really wanted to do with her life. She longed to change careers, but was ...
Views: 1504 - Resilience - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paul Kiewiet“You may have a fresh start at any moment you choose, for this thing that we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.” Mary Pickford Resilience def: the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - TWO KINDS OF BELIEFS - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from William CottringerTWO KINDS OF BELIEFS By Bill Cottringer “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ~Philip K. Dick. Beliefs are what drive and explain human behavior. They reassure us the truth of something and justify our thinking, feeling and acting in our minds, ...
Views: 1504 - You are more than just a Maid - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from cedric riceI got the idea for this article one day as I watched an older sitcom on TV. In the program a man was really pouring on the charm as he sought to create a relationship with a woman who was a housemaid. He thought that her self esteem needed to be boosted because when he met her and asked her what ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Give Faith a Chance - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalFaith in your mind is like adrenaline in your blood. Imagine that you are running for your life from a lion that’s looking to feed you to its family. Chances are you are going to run faster and longer than you have ever run before thanks to a little hormone called adrenaline. Adrenaline ...
Views: 1502(3 votes) - How to Handle Conflict Without Getting Sucked In! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Hazel PalacheDuring your lifetime, whether in business or personally you may be in a place where you experience conflict. Not everyone is going to like you or get along with you. Inevitably, being human, you might have a different opinion than someone else. This is when Mind Mastery comes into play in a ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Opportunity and Change in Your Career Path - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHaving studied fine arts in college, I had very limited job options once I graduated. I had been working in the family business for money and had gotten caught up in a 9 to 5 meaningless routine that paid my bills. Once I was married and with kids, it just got harder and harder to focus on ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Stay Focused, Get Results - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Paul FinckWhen you first bring your profession home and begin your stay at home business, you may yearn for that tiny little cubicle that you had when you were at an office working for someone else. At least when you were in your own cubicle, you were able to turn your back on impositions and get ...
Views: 1502 - Using the Law of Attraction to Attract Your Ideal Clients - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkNot Working with Your Ideal Clients If you aren’t working with your ideal clients then you aren’t working at your maximum potential. Your ideal clients are the ones who you are in harmony with and who are in harmony with you. They are the clients you enjoy working with the most, and with ...
Views: 1502 - Four Must Have Attitudes that Make Your Business Grow - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Ruth HegartyAll success comes first and foremost from your mindset. Without attitudes that support and foster your well-being and success you won’t reach the levels of true success you want and deserve. The reason is simple and universal: EVERYTHING stems from your state of mind. A creative mind leads to ...
Views: 1501(14 votes) - How to be Truly Beautiful - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Peter WinslowAre you a beautiful person? No matter how you answered, I challenge you to think again. Let me pose the question another way: Do you feel beautiful? That’s a horse of a different color. I’ve heard people remark on how refreshing it is to meet someone real, genuine and authentic, ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - It's Okay for Things to Be Easy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Mike RobbinsA friend of mine called me out on something important last week. He said, "Mike, this 'story' you have about things being 'hard' for you isn't really true. It seems to me that things come pretty easy, you just make them hard by saying they are. What if you started saying and owning that ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Something EVERYONE could USE MORE OF. - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Timothy SmithHere’s something we all can use more of--- APPRECIATION. Is there anyone out there who would OBJECT to some appreciation? How about a nice ‘Thank you’ for all you do? Would that feel nice? Would it be welcomed? I’m betting YES. “The way to develop the best that’s in a man is by ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - 1 Easy way to fix a broken board or your life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Brian DawsonDuct Tape! Well, I wish fixing a broken surf board and your life was as easy as a trip to your local hardware store and a clever taping job, but sometimes a wave drops down on you so freakishly hard it breaks you and your board. The result, some broken bones, deep bruises and shattered ...
Views: 1500 - Life Beyond Belief, Dismantling the Illusion - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Yvonne RacineIt’s interesting to see how much confusion there is in life as we stare at what is right in front of us through the veil of the beliefs, concepts and stories we live by. We do not see the world as it is, we see it as we believe ourselves to be. The core beliefs which our life experiences reflect ...
Views: 1500(3 votes) - Can you Figure Things Out? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Lucas ThomasLearn-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: 1499 - Driving Past an Internal Roadblock - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Lori SnyderWith the idea that when one faces a challenge, external obstacles are actually the easy part they’re obvious. We can look at them and devise a plan of action to work through or around them. The real barriers are the internal roadblocks. This is where it can get a bit difficult. When you ...
Views: 1499 - You aren't what you think! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesA common phrase used in Coaching and therapy is experiencing an “Ah Ha” moment. A thought occurs to you that shifts your universe, you get a different perspective. A basic value that you live by is changed or altered. Everything concerned with your life, relationships, faith or even who you ...
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