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- It's All in The Outlook - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Randall McLaughlinWhat’s the difference between having a great life and having a lousy one? The difference between waking up and feeling like you’re on top of the world and some days wondering why you’re even waking up at all? The difference is simple. If you wake up with a feeling of accomplishment and ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - 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: 1654 - POSITIVE ATTITUDE AFFECT YOUR PERSONALITY - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Anurag AggarwalA positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. It is very difficult to have a positive attitude in today’s time where a person’s life is full of tensions and worries. And often the more you try to be positive, the more you see the ...
Views: 5055 - Difficult Person or Difficult Situation? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaI like to believe that most people are inherently good and are simply doing the best they can in the moment. Very often peoples’ actions are driven by fear or some other negative emotion, causing them to act in ways that feel difficult to us. And, we’re often quick to brand them as a difficult ...
Views: 1305 - Starting a New Career at 50 - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe older I get the more life changes I seem to encounter. Of course you expect major changes to take place when you’re younger. You start your career. You get married. You have kids. Of course those things change your life in a big way. And they did mine. But I pretty much thought that ...
Views: 1451 - Are We Truly Free And Independent? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe dictionary defines "independent" as: • not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. • not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman. • not ...
Views: 2156 - 7 Steps to Rebounding After Blowing the Big Deal - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Trenette WilsonThere is nothing sweeter in business than the phone ringing and on the other end of the line is your first “million dollar,” client. You know the client who has the budget and network to validate your expertise and justify why you stopped looking for a job. I am personally acquainted with ...
Views: 1008 - Is it difficult to accept or give credit for a job well-done? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Larry CraneThere are many sides to the issue of credit. This can be a huge concern for some, as the ego has a tendency to want to take credit for everything and then moves us into feeling guilty. This cycle is known as the “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” syndrome. If we are avoiding accepting credit it is an ...
Views: 2800(1 vote) - How did I end up in this situation? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Donna LeeThis is the third most common question that I am asked by clients. How did they get to this point in their life where everything seems to be falling apart. I have had to ask my self this question too several years ago. It was painful because I was in a very emotional and destructive situation ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - All Canadian - The Power of Believing - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Keith JohnstonI have recently started working with a program to help people achieve results that they have believed to be beyond their reach. This program leverages the power of believing and imaging to propel people to the heights of their dreams, and to success that only a few people ever achieve. ...
Views: 879 - Failure Should Not Be Looked Upon As A Negative - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sherrie Vitello"The way we perceive things will be the compass to how happy or how miserable we will feel." I've always believed that with each new day we all have the opportunity to make that new day a positive, productive, happy day. We owe it to ourselves to try and have a good day. One that will end ...
Views: 1684 - Are People Born Positive Or Can It Be Learned? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Kimberley CohenHave you ever wondered how people stay so positive when they are met with adversity? Maybe they have some special power, or were born that way, or their brains work differently, or they aren't really as optimistic as they may seem. What I have come to realize over the years, and something ...
Views: 1407 - Are you Prepared to Go the Extra Mile To Succeed? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Andrew HortonIf you want to finally start moving towards the success you want to invite into your life. It is time to stand out from the crowd and go the extra mile. As long as you allow yourself to remain trapped in your comfort zone. A place where you are, neither content, nor fulfilled your life will ...
Views: 2688 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #6: Gift Me with My Enemies and My Ministers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Rosie KuhnI woke up from a dream this morning that made me question: “Really?” It was only the last few seconds of the dream that seemed so profound. It was a children’s choir – all boys, and they were singing a Christmas song. The only lyric I heard was: “Gift me with my enemies and my ministers.” This ...
Views: 1336 - Smart Marketing … for Small Business The Attitude for Success - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Leslie R. Wolff© 2012 Leslie R. Wolff Smart Marketing … for Small Business The Attitude for Success By Leslie R. Wolff A Marketing Curmudgeon "Attitude defines altitude" It’s a tough competitive world (marketplace) out there and how one approaches it will ultimately define the degree of ...
Views: 605 - Affirmations for Inner Healing - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPC1. I am at peace with myself and accept my oneness with all life. 2. I draw from the wellspring of the Source to fill my heart with love, joy, peace, beauty, and grace. As I fill myself I have more than enough to nourish myself and others. 3. My wisdom guides me moment by moment to know ...
Views: 1597 - The Nurturing Self - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Pam GuthrieSome years back I had my first taste of Indian food and a surprising thing happened. About a half hour after I’d finished my dinner, I felt really good. I felt like I had been fed, rather than just feeling full. I’d never had that experience before, but it sure set me thinking. I liked that ...
Views: 1229 - Disaster Re-energizing Plan - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffNatural disasters often leave behind massive destruction and untoward chaos. What is left in widespread areas is not only devastating for the people directly affected by the disaster but disconcerting and unsettling for people everywhere. Many can see and even feel the pain and utter ...
Views: 1700 - The Feel-Good Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Saskia RoellYesterday I came across a “philosophy” that is frequently attributed to Charles Schultz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip. I would like to share it with you because it is simple and profound. And it will make you feel good. I call it the Feel-Good Quiz. Now, you don’t actually have to ...
Views: 1220 - 2012 College Graduates Are Moving Back Home - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergThis year over 1.75 million college students walked across the stage to pick up their diplomas. Seniors everywhere were excited to graduate as parents were thinking about words of wisdom to impart. With the scarcity of jobs and school loans due, it’s going to be harder than ever for these ...
Views: 1857 - Sick of Challenges in Life?...Read this! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Aery PrabhakarHave you ever played video games? If no, get your hands on one today. Play around for a while. And then come back to this article. And if you already have...read on! The Challenge Factor in Life... Wouldn't it be great if life was simple and straight? No challenges, no hassles. ...
Views: 1271 - With Open Eyes and a Closed Heart - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Perfection, what is it really? Is it a designer dress or a designer bag or a face that is coated with a lot of designer make up? We can all have perfection if we had a pocket full of money that would be easy. Oprah’s phrase “if you have it, fix it” was totally taken out of context. It gives ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - Self-Knowledge and the Weather - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Pam GuthrieHave you ever gotten a charlie horse in your leg? Ow. Or your foot? Ow. Well, that's kind of what happens when we say "no" to life. We all have different ways of saying "no" to life. We all have areas of our lives that we try to push away. And in the long run, it's kind of pointless, all ...
Views: 1126 - Why I Became a Helping Professional - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Lynda KlauMany people have asked me why I became a helping professional. I share my answer with you now. All my life, it appeared that I was “on the right track,” so that by the time I was in my twenties I had achieved all of the trappings of conventional success: I was married, I had earned my PhD, ...
Views: 1445 - How Did You Get Here (The Start of a New Beginning) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamIf you are dissatisfied with where you are in life, do not be discouraged. The key to getting where you want to be is a three-step process. First, reflect on your past. Second, recognize the positive attributes you have received from your past. Third, use those positive attributes to start your ...
Views: 1293 - Turn your business into a success - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Andrew HortonStop Selling and Build Mutually Beneficial Relationships with your Partners Anyone who has built a camp fire knows that starting a fire and getting it going is quite difficult. You need to build a small pile of dry kindling and then apply some sort of spark to it, to get it burning. Once this ...
Views: 1362 - Stand Your Ground - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Anne DeidreWhen times seem good are you identifying with your current mood or the way things seem to be? Are people applauding your work? Is everything "going your way?" For many of us, we build our houses on sand. We depend on the approval of others. We may not realize this until they take it all away. ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Passion Plus Patience Equals Successful Blogging - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Ken MuiseI started writing online about 5 years ago. I was so ignorant then of how to blog or find writing jobs that, in hindsight, I lost out on a lot of stuff I could have been doing like growing a brand and building up personal sites as well as adding to my portfolio. I wouldn't call it wasted time, ...
Views: 1637 - You Are Unique - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThere is so much going on. Next week we can look at the far reaching changes indicated for the time coming. For now, suffice it to say that it may be time to put the iphone down, turn off the chatter and listen inwardly for some REAL guidance in making tough choices. Most people still believe ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Positive Change Is Yours To Manage - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMany if not most people are looking /hoping for a positive change in some aspect of their life be it personal or professional! Many expect that the good changes they seek will happen in due time and therefore do nothing at all to help make things better! This is a big mistake since it is up to ...
Views: 1409(3 votes) - How Your Attitude Impacts Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour attitude is so very influential in just about everything you do yet we all tend to occasionally overlook this! For the most part people with a positive outlook seem to be more productive and as a result happier as well! Let's have a closer look at 3 reasons as to why a positive outlook ...
Views: 1544(2 votes) - What Really Makes Women Happy? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaAs a baby boomer woman, I was raised in an era when women were encouraged to fight for equality. Strive for independence. Seek career success. Be paid the same as men. Break the glass ceiling. And, like many women my age, that is the path I chose. I put myself through college. Set my sights ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Guilted by Gurus - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaIf you've ever been to a personal development seminar, or a free teleclass, or read a sales page for a program promising to teach you how to become more successful or make more money, odds are you've heard or read the following... • If you're not fully committed to your own success this ...
Views: 1320 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #2: What it is like when YOU are smarter than your Boss! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Rosie KuhnYou and a colleague, Harry are up for a promotion. You know you are the better person for the job, but Harry got the position. He’s pompous, arrogant and doesn’t have the leadership skills that inspire you to generate, well, anything. You scratch your head in disbelief that he was chosen over ...
Views: 1424 - Demand For Physical Therapy Jobs On The Rise In The USA - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Kevin KevinReports From The US Department Of Labor Show Rising Demand For PTs While criticized by some as being a fractured or unfocused field, those who understand the field of physical therapy appreciate it as a diverse and multifaceted sector of healthcare. The APTA (American Physical Therapy ...
Views: 746 - Obsessed With Success: A Lesson From American Idol - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaI recently heard another American Idol contestant was kicked off the show for reportedly lying about his past. It seems nearly every season the show disqualifies a contestant for glossing over life details that violate the show's rules. But as we know, in Hollywood, skeletons always come out ...
Views: 1406 - 10 Love List Strengths... How to Love Yourself When Your Brain is Wired for Negativity - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Renee HeigelWe’ve all heard the stories – the young girl who was hit by a parent and vows it will never happen again. She moves forward, creates a life of success and then, one day, wakes up to find herself in an abusive relationship, wondering how in the heck she got there. She obviously didn’t want this ...
Views: 1735 - "It Starts With Ourselves" - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Susan FoxleySince I was a very young child, I was given the gift of deep compassion for other people’s pain. For some reason it was almost as if I could jump into other people’s bodies and see through their eyes and hear through their ears. I knew how they felt and it would literally break my heart. ...
Views: 1603 - When Life Hands You Lemons… Facing Life’s Challenges as a Happily Married Team. - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyOh yeah, we’ve all been there… The moment something goes wrong in our lives and we hear someone recite the famous quote by Dale Carnegie: “If life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, yes, it is true that we can all be happier if we see the positive side of every situation, no matter ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Children Of Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Kelly TobeyChildren of Divorce Easing their Pain - and Yours - with Openhearted Boundaries By Kelly Tobey What can we do to make divorce less devastating for children? In an ideal world, all children would be fully loved and supported by their blood parents who, in turn, would totally love and ...
Views: 1427 - Living Life as a Cross-eyed Optimist - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Sally MarksWhen I was six weeks old my mother noticed my right eye turned in. I think I was checking out my nose. People stick their faces close to a baby’s and I saw some real honkers on some of the folks who were cooing at me. My guess is I wanted to make sure I didn’t grow a Pinocchio schnoozola in the ...
Views: 3569 - Could Judgment Be Limiting YOUR Creativity? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from sarah-jane farrellScientific Research Backs up What Access Consciousness Founder, Gary Douglas, Has Been Saying for Years by ACCESS ADMINISTRATOR on JUNE 3, 2011 Judgment is one of the greatest limitations to creativity, including creating your life, according to best selling author Gary Douglas, founder of ...
Views: 1969 - What it Takes to Save the World: Environmentalists as Real Life Heroes - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Alexis KrosovSaving the world might sound too cliché but in reality, the world does need a whole lot of saving. As we enter the 21st century with heaps of innovations on all kinds of career fields, we sometimes get sidetracked of the perils that await us. The sad truth is, the world is continually facing a ...
Views: 839 - Air Travel: Is The Clothing You Wear Important? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsWhen it comes to air travel and clothing, we are all different. There are some travelers whotravel attire is a business suit - perhaps out of necessity, or because of the implied credibility a business suit can bring to the wearer. Others in traditional jeans - either because they classify jeans ...
Views: 3452 - Time to Recharge - Don't Get Run Down - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsFeeling run down? Tired? While on your self-improvement journey, if you feel really run down or tired, you may find there is an old belief or behavior pattern that is out of sync with who you are becoming. Your natural state of being is vibrant, excited and happy to be alive, but there are ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - Dealing with Disappointments - Bridging to Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsDisappointment can provide us with a bridge from expectation to acceptance of reality, increased wisdom, and the energy to begin again. Whenever we do something in life with an expectation of how we’d like it to turn out, whether that is a new exercise program or a revamped eating plan, we ...
Views: 2223(1 vote) - As the Paradigm Shifts: X is for Xenophobia - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Rosie KuhnXenophobia is defined at Wikipedia as “an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers, or of that which is foreign or strange”. My sense is that we are all xenophobic. We are all wary of new people, new things and ideas that, though proven by research to be effective means to ...
Views: 1358 - When You Believe - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Anne DeidreThere are many realities. In this energy, in your life, now more than ever, you can experience miracles, everyday. This may sound far fetched. There can be miracles when you believe. Who knows what miracles you can achieve, when you Believe. I am reminded of the beautiful duet that Mariah Carey ...
Views: 1486 - Does everything truly happen for a reason? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Donna LeeOne of the common spiritual comments made quite often is that everything happens for a reason. I know that people say it to feel better and to not feel like a victim. During my years of being a spiritual life coach and listening to many clients stories, I started to realize that everything that ...
Views: 1438 - Attitude is Everything! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Marta Hiatt"If you are distressed by anything external the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment." -Marcus Aurelius, 171B.C. We are fortunate to live in a time when science and holistic health practitioners are ...
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