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- Choosing to Live Your Best Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEvery day of our lives we are faced with choices. It’s entirely up to each of us whether we choose a pessimist’s view and end up living a self-defeated life, or to take the optimistic route and create a challenging and fulfilling life. Optimism has been linked to positive mood and good ...
Views: 1427(3 votes) - Perseverance The last stretch BLUES - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Elizabeth McNallyWe are all subject to it at one time or another. You’ve had this goal for a certain time. You’ve been working at it diligently, strategizing and prioritizing as you went along. Actions have been taken following your laborious planning chart and BOOM! A dry spell strikes. You’re right there; ...
Views: 1427 - Three Secrets That Can Manifest Wealth - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterIt's been said many times in many ways: Positive thinking and firm belief can help you manifest wealth in many forms. The basics of manifesting wealth in your life is examined in a pivotal book, “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.The book is an inspiration as it tells the stories of ...
Views: 1427(11 votes) - ***Memo from the Customer - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI think I missed a memo recently. I must have. The memo I missed apparently stated that if you are a cashier, a salesperson or even a “sandwich artist,” feel free to have conversations with your co-workers, your friends and other complete strangers while “serving” your current customer. When ...
Views: 1426 - A Promise To Your Self - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Luminita SaviucWhat if you read this beautiful poem every single day? What if you choose to start doing all the wonderful things that Christian D Larson is teaching us to do? How would your life change? How will your life look like? How will the lives of those around look like? Let's all start doing more good ...
Views: 1426 - When Leadership Veers Off Course - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Asa BeaversIn case you’re wondering, leaders make mistakes too. Leaders can veer off-course just like anyone, sometimes creating havoc in their wake. They’re human just like you and I, but the difference is, they chose to put themselves front and center. Whether leading a large company or institution, a ...
Views: 1426 - Attitude Isn’t Everything (That’s Right, It’s NOT) - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVHow many times have you heard these three famous words? Attitude Is Everything! Me? I’ve heard this repeated literally thousands of times. Every self-help guru, motivational speaker, loving parent and CEO on the planet teaches and preaches how important having a positive attitude is. And ...
Views: 1425 - It's not about you - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachYesterday I had conversation with my friend on Facebook. She wrote that somebody made her cry and she don't want to back to work next day. I made a comment that this is not about her, she was in the wrong place and at the wrong time. I should mention she is working at the hospital; people are ...
Views: 1425 - Patience much more than a virtue - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Heidi CornelissenA number of months ago, while duty-free shopping at Singapore airport, my husband said to me, “Choose yourself some perfumes. I’ll buy them for you.” “How many?” I responded excitedly. “Whatever you want,” he casually responded browsing the aisles. Greedily I grabbed a basket and started ...
Views: 1425 - Spring Into A New You - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Kathy EubanksAll of us are looking forward to spring. Longer days and warmer weather give us the feeling of a new beginning. Flowers are beginning to grow. Birds are building nests and laying eggs. It is a time for change, rebirth and renewal. This season also brings with it a chance for us to grow and ...
Views: 1425 - When Control Gets Out of Control - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerMargie was the best hostess. She greeted everyone at the door. She passed appetizers and offered drinks. Margie ensured that everyone had a good time and that absolutely everything was perfect. The problem was - this was not Margie’s party. She was a guest at the party like everyone else and yet ...
Views: 1425 - What Every Argument Reveals About You - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisEver had an opinion about something, or someone, and you felt it in your entire body that your opinion was based on solid facts and therefore the only right opinion? (Read: believe system) Every vessel in your body is telling you that you are so right about this! The only resolution at that ...
Views: 1424 - Self Hypnotism Should Be Taught To Employees, Students, Armed Forces Personnel, Medical Personnel and others! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Charles HiceYears ago, I wrote to a Psychiatrist about Self Hypnotism, and told him that I thought that self hypnotism and bio-feedback was same thing, but without a machine. He said,that I could teach the subject, but not call it bio-feedback, which I understood. You can not damage your brain, and it ...
Views: 1423 - Committing - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Pam GuthrieWhat are you committed to? Your partner and family? Your neighborhood? Your job? When you think of being committed to something, what does that mean to you? How do you feel when you think of your commitments? Light and joyful? In line with your purpose? Heavy and dark, resentful? What ...
Views: 1422 - Mouse Lessons to Create Clarity Today - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Saskia RoellHave you ever noticed that when you don’t deal with what’s right in front of you, because you don’t know how, it doesn’t go away but instead gets in your way? It grows bigger. And that’s what this dead mouse story is about. The other day I stepped outside the door and there it was, a dead ...
Views: 1422 - The Equation of Change - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThis equation is actually really simple, yet many of us persist in making it complicated. ‘We only change when the cost of changing is less than the cost of staying where we are.’ Now this makes perfect sense at an intellectual level, but at an emotional level we just don’t seem to get it. ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Get Inspired by Self - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandGet Inspired by Self (Vinod Anand) We all are leaders in a way as people around constantly emulate us, seek our inspiration, guidance and support and crave for our attention, love and compassion. Therefore, leaders in any sphere face the dual challenge of connecting with self and others. ...
Views: 1421 - Not all advice is advice. There are 3 things that you should consider when receiving advice - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonIt is easy to mistake something else as advice. Understanding advice and its purpose is necessary if you want to use it to increase your success. What does advice sound like? - It should always encourage you to move in the direction of your goal. - It should inspire you to keep ...
Views: 1421 - Am I good enough? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenMany of us suffer from low self-esteem. We may perform well in our work, have good relationships, and on the whole, have a pretty great life. But still, there is this niggling feeling inside us that comes up every now and then, and it tells us, "I'm not good enough". It may not make any ...
Views: 1420 - Secrets to Stop Self-Sabotage: The Mindset Key to Higher Earnings and Career Success - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Sarah HathornAfter they hear my personal story of how I rose to a senior executive position with a Fortune 100 company in record time, many of my clients ask how if it’s also possible for them to step up their game and make a lot more money fast. The answer is yes, but it involves some critically ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Slice the Turkey to melt away the Fears - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianYou have a Vision. You want to live your dream, to pursue it, but the possibility of ever achieving it looks so distant from where you stand. Big endeavors require big effort... are you ready to tackle this one? We often come up with a grand idea. We get excited about it and we start dreaming ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - 3 Major Business Blunders Women Make and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsDo you suffer from go go go mode? Do you have a hard time relaxing and enjoying yourself just for the pure sake of enjoyment WITHOUT being productive? Do you tend to feel a bit guilty saying “no” when honoring your own needs above others? Do you tend to over analyze things, over think and ...
Views: 1419 - Become Childlike Once Again – Turn Anger into fascination - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Andrew HortonI am sure that you are like everyone else and you want to experience real positive and meaningful changes in the results you are currently enjoying in your life. The best way to this is to make a small shift to the way you view things. It is time for you to change your casual interest in ...
Views: 1419 - Begin Change with Trust - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Peggy Lee HansonHow often have you wondered why someone came into your life? How about a negative situation or predicament that had developed? What's trust got to do with it? A good friend of mine explored the former conundrum with me a few years ago. We became fast friends, being open and transparent with one ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - 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: 1419 - What Employers Need - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from William CottringerWhat Employers Need By Bill Cottringer “The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.” ~J. Paul Getty. Knowing what employer’s need—not necessarily what they think they want (or what they deserve?)—can greatly improve job success in the organization for both employers and ...
Views: 1419 - Living With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisIn a world that has been consistently and admirably trying to better itself for people with disabilities, the knowledge among the general population about intellectual and developmental disabilities is still remarkably limited. For those who are relatively new to these terms, here is a quick ...
Views: 1418 - ONE practical way to change the world - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Cheryl CharronEveryday you are probably given an opportunity (or two!) to take one simple action that will change how your thinking and feelings. What is it? It’s stop….complaining. Forthe next couple of days do an internal audit of how often you have a complaint about something or someone. Just pay ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Remove The Complex - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCSuppose one is constantly saying: “Everything is all wrong in the world; people are wrong; things are wrong; conditions are wrong; every one is sick; every one is unhappy; nothing is worth while.” You, as a practitioner, must remove this complex; for these inner emotions create outer ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - . . . Apples and Oranges! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Rossana SneeWho hasn’t heard the phrase, “You’re comparing apples and oranges?” What exactly does that mean? Essentially, it means that comparing those two fruits is useless because they are so different. Yes, apples and oranges are both fruits, but that’s where the similarity ends. They look and taste very ...
Views: 1417 - Success and Belief - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanEach and every one of us has the potential to be the successful person we admire, read about or see on our TV screens if that is what we really want or that is to be our journey. Have no doubt about it, you can be the superstar you want to be, but just keep reminding your Self to take ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Harnessing Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Lisa Rezac"I'm never going to be able to do this job; I'm just not smart enough." "Why does my boss want me to present at the trade show? I'm a terrible public speaker, and I'll just embarrass the company." "I wish I could stick up for myself at work; in every meeting, I let the others walk over my ...
Views: 1416 - Money Beliefs and How They Help or Hurt You - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryMoney. It affects us all. We each have a relationship with money that is either healthy or restrictive. Many people just go about their daily lives, working at a job in order to pay what needs to be paid and get through till the next month. When I got out of nursing school at age 23, I worked ...
Views: 1416 - The Effects of a Power Outage - Light-en Up, Power-Up and Be Nice! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Mary Jane ParisHappy Spring everyone! It’s so good to finally see the daylight well into the evening hours! It’s time again to shed our winter gear and Light-en Up and Power–Up in attitude and spirit. There is still much uncertainty out there as we continue to turn the corner of this recession. We don’t ...
Views: 1416 - What's Humor Got to Do With It? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSWhat’s humor got to do with it? Don’t take your self so seriously. You’ll not get out of this world alive. One’s sense of humor involves the capacity to appreciate incongruity, absurdity, an unexpected future, a pleasant surprise, or a startle. Humor helps soften life’s blows. For instance ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Daily Cleaning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasBefore we even realize we need to clean, we have to recognize something is dirty. We see or feel the dirt and grime and we know we have put off cleaning long enough. We can look and know, in just a glance, what we need to clean. When we put off cleaning these things, dirt and grime begins to ...
Views: 1415(3 votes) - Getting the Life You Want - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe 5th Secret to Getting the Life You Want Know Your Priorities – Be present with who and what you love – otherwise, what’s the point? The greatest gift that you can give to another person is your full and undivided attention. It’s also the greatest gift that you can give to yourself. The ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - How to Appreciate Your Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Mike RobbinsAre you facing challenges in your life or your business right now? These days, there are some real challenges facing many of us - at work, at home, in relationships, with money, with family, with housing situations, and much more. The challenges themselves, even the most difficult ones, ...
Views: 1415 - How Well Do You See from the Other Side? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Marsha EganWhy doesn’t everyone just get along???? We hear this all the time. Whether it is differing values or conflicts or misunderstandings, some people have a harder time than others just getting along. And even worse, when they aren’t getting along, they’re the ones who expect the other person to ...
Views: 1415(8 votes) - The Birth of Fear... - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Erica BoucherWe all love babies and little children. They are a reminder of all that is pure and innocent and loving – untainted by the social programming and fear to which we as adults have been subject. We, too, were once those innocent, unconditionally loving bundles of love and light. Truth is,we still ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Legal Separation - How It Differs From Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanThis article on California divorce separation will make the topic simple and easy to understand. You will know the difference between a divorce and legal separation by the end of this article. Since I'm a California Family Law attorney, I'll explain this topic according to California divorce ...
Views: 1413 - Self-Kindness for Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Jennifer Harvey SallinI often work with clients who want better life balance – better balance between work, personal, and family priorities. Difficulty with this issue could perhaps best be titled the Syndrome of Too Many Priorities, and I try to help clients resolve the dilemma by teaching them to practice regular ...
Views: 1413 - 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: 1413(1 vote) - An Ode to a “Blessed Mother” - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaBe Blessed oh beautiful mother, Let your heart be filled with Joy, Let the love be ever flowing, Let your voice be filled with song, Let your smile be ever loving As protected with angels be Smiling, smiling ever loving Gods light to the world. For all to wonder For all to cherish For ...
Views: 1412 - Be Happy And Feel Blessed - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Mulyadi Kurnia“The most important thing is to enjoy your life- to be happy- it’s all that matters” -Audrey Hepburn Happiness is one of those virtues that eliminate negative energy from your body and mind. Too often, people end up spending their lives in regrets because they fail to enjoy the small and big ...
Views: 1412 - The Stuff Winners are Made of - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxI recently had the opportunity to find out what I am really made of (although at the time it didn’t feel like an opportunity; I use the word here only because it sounds much better than saying I was forced to take a hard look at myself, wondering if I really had the “stuff” to succeed, if I ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Is quitting the right thing to do? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need your advice. at my workplace when I was hired one of the colleague asked me what is your age I remember casually I said I am 38 ,I did not even had a hint of what was going on. after a month people were celebrating some bodies birthday and then I came to know that ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - T Is For Think - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Sara Dillinger“To be or not to be..., the melancholy Dane mused (the past tense of another word for think). He might just as well have asked himself “To think or not to think”because that was what he was doing: thinking. He thought (the past tense of the verb to think) that he had seen his father's ...
Views: 1410 - When is a Leader in Charge - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from cedric riceMany will say that if a leader is not visibly causing movement all of the time he or she is not in charge. I believe that a leader is effective and in charge when that leader has the group moving in the right direction. If a leader has a group moving to accomplish a goal then that leader is ...
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