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When it comes to planning your vacation, it's tempting to go the do-it-yourself route. After all, it's easy enough to book an airline flight reservation. Why shouldn't you also do your own booking for a car rental, hotel, or even a cruise? Here are five reasons why you should leave your vacation ... Views: 589
If you're wondering what makes people fall in love with movies, you're on the right page. Most of us love movies and look forward to our favorite titles being released as soon as possible. We don't see them just because of the plot. It is more than the script that makes us fall in love with ... Views: 130
If we take life too seriously, we:
1. Don’t laugh enough!! A life without fall off the couch, tummy tickling belly laughter isn’t a healthy one. According to research, laughter boosts your immune system, reduces stress hormones, helps prevent heart disease and eases muscle tension.
2. ... Views: 3665
A handshake is generally the first exchange which takes place between different people when they meet. It is a form of greeting which we extend to each other. You may be surprised to know that the way you shake hands with people, tells a lot about your personality. This is because the handshake ... Views: 1042
A new year always means a chance for a new start. You and yours can begin this new year by making some travel resolutions together, regardless of your time and budget restraints. Put aside those new travel habits and make some new ones! Let this be the year that your travel designs focus on fun, ... Views: 728
Inner happiness is an inside job; a mindset, an idea, a thought, a decision. It's a willingness to see things differently. And it requires action, commitment and perseverance. It also requires letting go of grievances, and letting go of grievances requires letting go of the thought system we ... Views: 1117
You did not except this. You are not happy about it. In fact, you are feeling pretty low about how things are happening. It may feel like you have no control. You may feel like you want to do something but you just don’t know what to do. The hopelessness can be overwhelming and make you feel ... Views: 1972
Life has happened to you and it has not always been fun. And now you are beginning to think that you need to settle for any old nonsense that comes your way.
So what, that you are bored to death with the status quo?! You have somehow convinced yourself that this is all you can get and you ... Views: 984
Have you ever thought to yourself, “One of these days people will realize I don’t know as much as they think”?
If so, it’s okay – it happens to everyone – especially high achievers because they understand the more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. This has become such ... Views: 1555
DISCOVER WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK from realizing your dreams!
Here are the Five Success Strategies you must implement to Experience Success in any area of your life.
Use these Five KEYS for Success to resolve your issues with:
MONEY
HEALTH
WEIGHT
RELATIONSHIPS
CAREER
TIME ... Views: 1818
In this fast running world it is necessary that we match the pace with everything going on in our lives. Transportation has also been through any modifications over the period of time and today our lives seem to be crippled without a fast mode of transport. The roads today are filled with cars ... Views: 814
A traffic violation, while small in the moment, can have drastic effects in the long term. From possible jail time, to insurance premium increases, the penalty you could pay can heavily outweigh the effect of the violation. If you have prior violations, your penalties could be even tougher. Here ... Views: 1903
So, you want to be a successful marketer, first let me applaud you on your decision. The lifestyle afforded to those who learn to master a few simple concepts, can be more rewarding than you may realize at this point. First, know that we all struggle with ourselves and until we re-train our ... Views: 1400
Fear is a powerful instinct, one that colors many of our decisions whether we’re aware of it or not. Think about it: how often are you influenced, or even paralyzed, by your fears of what could go wrong? Yet some people have figured out how to use fear to their advantage, to harness fear’s ... Views: 1532
You’re trying your best to get through a task but you’re bumping into problems, issues, and roadblocks or are just really frustrated that you’re even here right now. Sometimes there is no worse feeling than frustration. When your frustrations have built-up so much that you begin to break down, ... Views: 696
"One's greatest challenge is to control oneself" -Kazi Shams
We've all experienced moments when our self-discipline was challenged. Whether it was not eating that extra cookie or finishing that work project before the deadline. We all know it can get difficult to deny ourselves immediate ... Views: 1493
Practice makes perfect, right? What if we could practice feeling the emotions we desire to feel? Well, keep reading, and I will walk you through 5 simple, mood-conquering practices that will turn your frown upside down.
1. Practice smiling
When you’re happy this is easy enough to do ... Views: 2119
When you need to make a change, whether adjusting unwanted behaviors or carving a new path, having the right mindset can significantly affect your ability to succeed. For example, have you ever needed to come up with new, brilliant ideas for a project, a paper, or to solve a problem, and your ... Views: 1851
The modern world of enhanced brevity and rapidly consumed content is full of quotes by inspirational thinkers, leaders, artists, and, perhaps most notably, writers. Memorable quotes are ubiquitous on social media feeds, often referenced by politicians, and are plastered across any variety of ... Views: 784
“The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.”
― Oprah Winfrey
We all have a calling in life. We are here for a reason and the dreams we hold inside us give us direction. But so often we push ... Views: 1479
By Judi Moreo
You 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. John Lennon said something along these lines ... Views: 524
This is what I posted on Facebook.
"It's tempting to say yes to any client who offers to pay you, there are clients that quite simply are not right for you."
As the likes and comments racked up I started thinking about that simple statement. I've been on both sides of "wrong client". I've ... Views: 763
Is your computer very old?
Is it too slow, or is your memory full, that you are considering buying a new computer?
Before you go to the computer store, let me show you 6 things to consider when buying a new computer.
1. Computer brand: When you buy a new computer, the first thing that ... Views: 177
Backstabbing? Sarcasm? Blaming others? Lame excuses? Dragging behind on projects? Overly sweet? A coworker guarantee she will be somewhere and never show up, without a word about it?
I think you get the picture; Passive aggressive behavior is prevalent in so many workplaces and many of us are ... Views: 1007
Finding professional BPO services that support your business growth on equal terms is difficult. Let’s be honest, this decision is huge, and requires a lot of brainstorming. Once the owner of the company decides that it is about time to outsource business operations, the next thing to decide is ... Views: 1140
"A room without books is like a body without a soul" All the people who are reading this blog would surely know about it. There is a joy, comfort and a leisure which readers experience when they read books. While most of the people today are addicted to electronic gadgets but still there is a ... Views: 847
We all have strengths and weakness. Our strengths are usually referred to in positive terms such as "smart," "strong" or "talented." Rarely do we view our weaknesses or deficits as potential clues to our strengths. Some common and negatively perceived characteristics can actually help us ... Views: 7267
1 You know your size, right?
Finding the perfect shoes that fit your feet well is the goal when shopping for shoes, looking at your feet, and examining their shape. If you're like me and have weird feet, consider buying shoes with a wider width.
Finding shoes that fit close to your feet is ... Views: 195
7 Locked Doors to Un-Doing Problem Behavior
By
Bill Cottringer
“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.” ~Mark Twain.
For most of us, we spend half our lives trying to carry a cat by the tail and the other half trying to change the results ... Views: 1945
7 Pillars of Character Power
by
Bill Cottringer
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
~ John Wooden.
1. Openness.
I once commented on the importance ... Views: 587
1. Words and attitudes define us.
“Challenges, challenges, challenges. Difficulties, difficulties, difficulties … Avoid repeating such words; otherwise they will become the part of your life,” says Hammad Siddiqui, Deputy Country Director of the Center of International Private Enterprise ... Views: 1974
How much time do you spend each week on the internet, watching the television, vegging out…? (please feel free to add to the list).
Even though these activities feel good, relaxing or reassuring in the moment, how much do they add to your life? How much do they make your life exciting, ... Views: 1550
Nowadays, it’s difficult to find a stable job that really pays well. In the past, people with college degrees were assured of getting hired for high-paying jobs. Today, even those with master’s degrees find it hard to land a job. Moreover, those who have already been working for so long are also ... Views: 992
Graduating medical school is a significant accomplishment. It took consistent and persistent focused attention and action to reach that milestone. It demonstrates that doctors have the framework to create the success they desire for their lives. They already possess the foundation upon which ... Views: 1220
There 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: 1042
Happiness is a choice. It doesn’t come from having more money, more stuff or from other people. It comes from inside you. From focusing on things you want, being grateful for what you already have and choosing peace instead of needing to always be right. Happy people live fulfilling, inspiring ... Views: 1231
1. Clarify definitions
When something is not clear or you are in a disagreement, clarify definitions. Many times we use a word in a conversation thinking it means the same thing to the other person and it does not. Example: A wife once said “I’m not in love with my husband anymore” in one ... Views: 1137
It's the beginning of the year. Your slate is clean. This year can be anything you want it to be.
If you want to have more fun in your business (and in your life), meet the movers and shakers, and see greater profits, now is the time to do it. Discover what you need to change or add into your ... Views: 1471
1. If you feel a strong calling to pursue something, don’t wait for others to help you. Seek out those who share your vision and are called to support you. Trust that God has placed the right people in your path.
2. Go-getters are successful because they actively pursue their dreams, rather ... Views: 576
Facing an arrest for the first time can be a frightening and upsetting experience. Knowing the possible outcomes and what to anticipate throughout this trying period is critical. This article will examine eight potential consequences when you are arrested for the first time, guiding you through ... Views: 550
It 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: 1629
These are just some ideas to change your life short-term, long term, to make you feel better, give you more energy, to give you a healthy mind and body. Try 1, 2, 5, 10, 15 – all or some of them - life is not meant for playing small play the best you can each and every day …….
1. If you ... Views: 2110
A Belief Worth Questioning
By
Bill Cottringer
“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” ~John F. Kennedy.
All the world’s dreadful problems and the unwanted miseries they bring, are caused by one ... Views: 1027
I hope you're doing well. I truly do. This means you have taken some deliberate steps, clear or not so clear action, that has led you to doing well today. You'll know, if you've read some of my other articles, that I'm a firm believer in paying close attention to your thoughts. Thoughts can ... Views: 1931
Your Life Story Already Contains Seeds Of A Career You Will Love
“If you’re not the hero of your talent story, you simply become a player in one you didn’t choose.”—Jay Perry
You’re already the hero of your talent story, even if you don’t yet believe it. The story of your life holds clues ... Views: 1161
A great misconception about California child support payments is that the issue is always something to be argued about. This is totally wrong. I actually used to have clients, John and Ellen, who believed that child support would be such a difficult issue to settle. Yes, it is one of the most ... Views: 946
How much clarity do you have? Have you found yourself in spaces of confusion? Have you wondered how to move into greater clarity?
I would reckon to say that at least at some point in our life; we have experienced confusion, or some form of it such as disorientation or lacking a physical ... Views: 1287
This article is about where you are now, how far you’ve come and a closer examination of how you see things now. “If I knew then what I know now, “comes to mind. This is a mere reflection of experiences and opportunities that have risen out of your past.
People change, circumstances change ... Views: 1297
“I have a question regarding your recent promotion for The Secret to Attracting Money, I hope this doesn’t offend, it is a genuine question.
“You clearly want to help people out of poverty, so why are you charging $120 for the course? The people who need it most are people who are suffering ... Views: 2234
Personal development is crucial for anyone looking to achieve success in their professional and personal lives. For legal professionals, particularly those specializing in operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) cases, personal growth can enhance their effectiveness and overall well-being. This ... Views: 380