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- How To Keep A Positive Attitude During The Tough Times - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanThe great violinist Paganini was performing before a most distinguished audience. Suddenly, one of the strings on his violin snapped. The audience gasped, but the master musician continued unruffled to play on the three remaining strings. Snap! A second string broke. Then, with a sharp crack, ...
Views: 1456 - Take the Time before the Time Takes You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! The mainstream western mindset, aka monkey-mind, aka mundanitude, continues to suck the vibrancy out of intelligent, creative, sensitive souls who try albeit in vain, to fit into it. The resulting rise in health crises both physical and emotional, coupled with the current spiritual ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - "Slightly Irregular" is a Good Thing! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from LINDA HENLEY-SMITHThe other day, I was shopping and came upon a display of underwear just piled up on a table under a sign that read SLIGHTLY IRREGULAR. Intrigued by the possibilities of irregular underwear, I shuffled through the pile, wondering if I would find bras with three cups or panties with sleeves. I was ...
Views: 1455 - Ten Right Attitudes to Have About Love to Get More - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from William CottringerTen Right Attitudes to Have About Love to Get More By Bill Cottringer “Love is the gentle touching of two souls without the clamor of their external equipment.” ~The Author. Want more love? Consider adopting these ten right attitudes that will help you enjoy more love: 1. Keep Things ...
Views: 1455 - 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: 1454 - Choosing the Best Article Writing Service Provider - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from anjali sPromotion of e-commerce sites by manipulative means of words, SEO Content writing service is certainly a smart promotion strategy online. Keeping in mind the proliferation of writing services, one can certainly get confuse with the right one. It’s better to have knowledge in order to weed the ...
Views: 1454 - Confessions of a Snooze Addict - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Young KimI'll admit it. I am a recovering snooze addict. I was addicted to staying in bed, wrapped up in its warmth. But it was always temporary, and it was never enough. At first, I only hit the snooze button once. Next thing I knew, I was hitting that button at least ten times before getting out ...
Views: 1454(3 votes) - Don’t Go Changin’ - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteHuman beings are capable of incredible transformation. We break through. We break down. We re-invent and we rise from the ashes. Some people even manage to make quantum leaps and extreme emotional makeovers. But for most of us, we are just who we are and that’s that. People don't change very ...
Views: 1454(2 votes) - Life Is Not Supposed to Be All About Problems - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you wake every day, move through your day, and go to bed with problems on your mind? Maybe you’d like to do something about that right now. What can you do that’s quick? Reframe the problem or your perceptions about it to make a difference, even if just a small shift at first. I ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - You can never achieve more than you believe is possible - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Andrew HortonYour beliefs about anything, whether founded in fact or just the figment of your fertile imagination, dictate the quality of the outcomes you are able to enjoy in your life. Almost everyone, who is trapped in a life, which lacks meaning and fulfilment, is causing their own lack of progress, due ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Being generous-an attitude towards happiness - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Ganesh Babu“Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you will not have to hunt for happiness.”--William Gladstone One of the means of being happy is to be always in generous mindset. By definition, generous can be explained as “freely giving or sharing money, time, knowledge or ...
Views: 1452 - Measures of Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comMoney is not the only Measure of Success Considering money as the only success measure can be very discouraging, especially when we start a business or new venture, join a networking marketing company, or go through changes and business expansions. When I hear the frustrations from my clients ...
Views: 1452 - Self Control - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of saying “no,” moving in a different direction, being in control and making the decisions that support your chosen visions for self requires your unrelenting efforts to uphold and follow through with the actions that support your visions. It calls for you to be strict with yourself and ...
Views: 1452(6 votes) - Set Yourself Free from Restrictions - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Karen KleinwortRestrictions may be held deeper than you realize….. Working with my clients over the last few years, I've come to realize that most individuals say what they think they believe and know but ultimately don't embody the belief. Here’s an example. John hurt himself while doing yard work ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Should I Be Snarkier? Penelope Trunk vs. Tim Ferriss - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Susan HarrowI recently read a piece by Penelope Trunk (5 Time management tricks I learned from years of hating Tim Ferriss) about why she couldn’t stand Tim Ferriss (you know The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body phenom who teaches you how to streamline your life so you have more time to Tango – or travel ...
Views: 1452 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 6: Living in Conscientiousness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlong your life’s journey, I am sure you have met many significant people; possibly you’ve fallen in love and have been willing to open yourself up to taking the next step in your life by becoming vulnerable to another. How magnificent it is to open yourselves up to an extension of yourselves. ...
Views: 1452 - 7 Ways to Bust Blocks in Your Life and Get Un-Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Judith Parker-HarrisEarthquakes and tsunami’s in Japan, unfathomable loss of lives, radiation leaks that have already reached New York, 3 wars in the Middle East, under and un-employment, cost of living sky-rocketing, anger, fear and distrust at an all time high – do you think there are villains running rampant ...
Views: 1451(3 votes) - As the Paradigm Shifts: N is for Noticing - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Rosie KuhnNoticing is the most powerful tool for cultivating awareness and for bringing valuable spiritual concepts to the workplace. Most importantly though, is having the intention to notice, in order to notice whether you are noticing or not. Notice, for a moment, what is occurring within your work ...
Views: 1451 - Develop a Good Perspective About the World - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Todd HicksEnvy, prejudice, racism, anger and intolerance are major problems. Some of us want to be like others or wish we had what they have due to envy. Some of us prejudge, fear or hate others because they look or appear to be different from us. We tend to spend at least some time being angry at ...
Views: 1451 - How to Make Decisions that You Won’t Regret - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2014 from Rodrigo ScalambriniLife is based on decisions. Either you drink a glass of coffee or you write for five minutes longer. Either you put the money in savings or you go out for a nice dinner. Either you ask for the divorce or you keep trying for one more year. Decisions. Often they hurt, but that's a good sign. ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - Moving is an Act of Personal Power - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Rena ReesePerhaps you’ve heard the saying, "Bloom Where You Are Planted." It is a great notion and basically teaches us that we can grow, learn and thrive regardless of our present life circumstances. Where we are in life, with all the good, difficult, confusing, and exciting choices that arise, it is ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - Valuing Values - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAnne Marie worked hard to finally secure her coveted, hi-profile dream job, one which had glamour, power, and prestige attached to it. The job gave Anne Marie the ability to influence the direction of politics and policies in the USA and around the world. It also kept her at the office until the ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Are you scared to change? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWhen I meet my clients for the first time, the majority of people actually know deep down what they SHOULD be doing, but they are not moving forward due to fear of what COULD happen. We often fear the worst if we change a habit or behavour fearing that other people won't like it or that we ...
Views: 1450 - California Divorce Kit - What a Good One Should Include - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanIf you and your spouse agree that you want to get divorced as easily and cheaply as possible, a California divorce kit could be just what you need to achieve your goal. As long as the two of you are willing to cooperate, you can work together to do your own divorce without lawyers and save a ...
Views: 1450 - Has Your Passion Turned Into A Dreaded Job? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Beate CheletteThe idea came to me after watching the Golden Globes. Morgan Freeman declared that he had never worked a day in his life for the last 40 years because to him his job is not work, it is his passion. Luckily I feel pretty much the same way about what I do. In the mornings, I want to get up and ...
Views: 1450 - One Method Athletes Successfully Use to Eliminate Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Loren FogelmanYou have trained long and hard for this event. Today’s the big day. Your moment of truth. Will it all come together as you have dreamed? Or will those doubtful nagging thoughts begin to appear, slowly chipping away at your confidence. Your anxiety rises as the time for your event approaches. ...
Views: 1450 - Supporting The Law of Attraction and Its Proven Power Towards Our Goal Achievements - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouChristmas is here already and we all prepare ourselves to let go of the old year and welcome the new one that is coming up. The New Year is one breath away! Smile! It is a fact that time flies, especially when life is full of purpose and is led by a constant development of positive mindset. The ...
Views: 1450(13 votes) - The Extinction of the Male! Really? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverIn a recent conversation a scientist friend of ours mentioned that researchers have indicated the extinction of the male within a thousand years or so. This had our heads churning. What would need to change in order to divert the reality of such a prognosis? Here is what we came up with: For ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Does a Road Trip Parallel a Life Journey? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you ever wonder if you’re on the right road of your life? If this is or has been your experience, how did you manage yourself? A friend and I took a road trip using her GPS to get us from New York City to Louisiana. We wanted to beat the anticipated July Fourth traffic, so left Thursday ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1448 - Adjusting Goals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Joe VitaleWhenever you desire something bigger than yourself, you expand your mind, melt limitations, and turbocharge your energy. An example: Authors who were the most successful were the ones with "a sense of mission." They weren't just selling books; they were changing lives. Is it time for you to ...
Views: 1447 - Are you carbon copy of someone else? test it out. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Praveen benToday I discovered the “X” factor. What's the “X” factor that's driving participants of 2010 X factor auditions? “Youtube most seen videos in this week” is likely one of the stuff in my “I Google” interface. At this time I wanted to see most viewed videos in youtube and accordingly spent some ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Lisa PerryThe cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. -- Joseph Campbell When I was very young, if I was I was learning something new and didn't catch on right away, I always pronounced my dislike for that thing right away. If it didn't come easily, I wasn't interested. I was a pretty ...
Views: 1447 - Do You Bloom Where You Are Planted? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Rev. Anne Presuel“I feel like I did something wrong,” my client, Sarah, said. “I tried and tried to think myself healthy, but somehow I ended up back in the hospital! I don’t understand!” She had recently come home from the hospital, after being seriously ill. She wanted to feel better, and was trying to ...
Views: 1446 - What Lifting Weights Can Teach You About Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Bave New ManEverything you apply in the weight room is a perfect analogy for life - everything. The iron is more than adding weight to the barbell. It is about discipline, perseverance, patience, and a lot of hard work. It builds character, a healthy body and a healthy mind. It teaches you to be humble ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - 1 Surfing Principle to Get Your Boss to Agree - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Brian Dawson"Killer surf today, Brah!" Could you imagine saying that to your boss, and he responses, "Yep, let's ride some waves." Crazy thought? But that same principle can be used with any boss, and it works every time. When you're ready to surf, you check the waves, and most surfers, even if they don't ...
Views: 1445 - March Forward - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Helen KosinskiOkay, a show of hands – How many of you feel that March is the ficklest month of the year? I do! To me, the weather here in the Northeast is a BIG reason I feel that way. For example, one day it can be sunny and near 60 degrees. But the very next day can be a snowy, blustery, cold day not ...
Views: 1445 - 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: 1445 - Ten Best Success Door Openers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from William CottringerTen Best Success Door Openers by Bill Cottringer “If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you will find an excuse.” ~Jim Rohn. There are lots of ways to find to do something or the excuses if you don’t. In the meantime, here are the best-known door ...
Views: 1445 - Accept Yourself As You Are, You Never Get It Done and You Can't Get It Wrong. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkAccept yourself as you are, you never get it done and you can't get it wrong. The second secret to manifesting your dreams and desires is to learn that you will never be finished and you will always happily want to manifest new experiences. Imagine receiving everything you want right now and ...
Views: 1444 - 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: 1444 - Avatar Extreme Makeover: Remodel Your Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Lori BrenckmanThere are several very popular TV shows these days that track the progress of people having ‘Makeovers’. A ‘makeover’ is an alteration of the way someone looks, usually involving changes in hair, make-up, and clothing. There’s even a program called “Extreme Makeover” that dramatically changes ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - How to Reach your Full Potential - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Eefke BodtNo matter in which family you are born and what upbringing and education you get, nothing can help you in getting to the height you want to achieve in your career or profession better than realizing your own potential. This is perplexing for many as there is no dearth of men and women who ...
Views: 1444 - Redefining Victimization - A New Approach - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Janet Pfeiffer"I'm a victim of domestic violence." That's one phrase you'll never hear emanating from my mouth. Even though I spent three years engaged to marry someone who verbally and physically abused me, I never once entertained the thought of myself as a victim. Perhaps it's because I define a victim as ...
Views: 1444 - Don't STUFF Anger, Rage and Upsets - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Frederick ZapponeWe are brought up in a STUFF IT society. In other words, it is more important to be politically correct and look good than it is to tell 'our truth' even if our truth is upsetting. Because we are brought up in a STUFF IT society there are things that people stew about for years then one day ...
Views: 1443 - Four Simple, Specific Techniques to Enjoy Your Transitions PLUS: FREE Self-Care Guide Offer! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! The phrases, "Focus on the positive," and, "What you focus on is what expands," have become as cliche as gluten issues. What do these phrases need in order to evolve from merely truthful to potently useful in helping you enjoy your transitions, such as retirement, career change, ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Let's Do Lunch - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI often ask Clients ‘how often do you take a lunch break in a typical week?’ The response, more often than not, is a wry laugh, surprise or polite invitation to take a reality check. For many people, lunch and breaks are rapidly disappearing from the working day, without much thought about the ...
Views: 1443 - The Magnitude of E-Mail Attitude....Your E-mail Approach Speaks Volumes! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Charlene RashkowWanting to have a successful business is something we each hope to achieve and most of us do all the things we believe will get us there. But, all too often we forget that having a product or service to sell is not nearly as important as the way we sell it. In essence, it’s really more about how ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Three steps for dealing with negative people - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetThree steps for dealing with negative people? Have you met someone who keeps nagging? Have you seen someone who plays the victim role and blames others all the time? I am sure you have. People with negative behaviors are every where. People with negative attitude usually have low self-esteem ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Failure is Not Fatal! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI know that, for many people, the number one fear in life is supposedly public speaking! In my opinion, right 'up there’ on the list, is the fear of failure! I hear this all the time and it drives me crazy. "Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from ...
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