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- 5 Tips To Living Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Brian LewisSo, 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: 1395 - The Only Two Things in the World You Control - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Hugh StewartI love being stuck in traffic. That is not a misprint, I love traffic. Because being stuck in traffic gives me stuck in traffic gives you time to thinkan opportunity to learn how to metabolize things that I cannot control. I see being in traffic as a gift. The world can be a very ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Universal love - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeHow do you start to love everyone? First you need to learn to love yourself. There is no reason to condemn yourself, or even to hate yourself. We are all from the one infinite energy; some call it God, Allah or Yahweh. For me it is the Universe. Since we are all energy, we are also a part of ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - ***Finding things, including miracles, when you need them. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerA moment of back-story, I was really tired after my trip to Doylestown and helping Michael Port launch “The Think Big Manifesto.” I’m not sure why as I like to think I work hard every day but for some reason after this trip I was burned out. Now don’t get me wrong, throughout that week, I ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - How to like studying online - Why e-learning is cool - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning is cool for so many reasons. You could write a whole book about what it can do for you. But you might disagree. Maybe your e-learning course doesn’t make you feel like you’re skipping through the Land of Chocolate. Maybe it looks more like a long, tedious trek through the desert. ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - The Business Case for Hope - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanThink hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Make a Positive Attitude Come Alive in Your Life and Work - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanYou’re supposed to have a positive attitude. Right? You’ve been told that a thousand times. But what does it mean to have a positive attitude? Does it mean that you would never feel down? That seems impossible. My training in psychology tells me that it is normal to experience a ...
Views: 1392 - Buscando La Felicidad - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezCuantas veces has pensado que la felicidad la lograrás si solo ocurre algo, o logras algo, o alguien hace algo? Bueno, creo que es mejor tomar control directo, y asegurarnos que nuestra felicidad es un asunto bajo nuestro control y es un resultado de nuestras decisiones! En este artículo de ...
Views: 1392 - Don't Settle for Less - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from cedric riceI have settled for a lot less than I should have on too many occasions in my life for me to count. When I look back at the things that I should have fought for I realize how much that I have lost over the years and I’m sure that you do also. Sometimes we can become complacent with our situation ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on: Apology and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: In my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they're wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing -- where one's early family may have picked a "culprit" when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - The Top 5 Habits of Happy People - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Peter KirwanThere are reasons, good reasons, why certain people have reached the state of constant happiness - it's all about things like wonder, self satisfaction, never forgetting ones roots and the inspiration gained from others... ... others who are or have been in worse positions than yourself - ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Gratitude - The Manifesting Magnet - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Helen Gray"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow" Melodie Beattie What are you grateful for today? Maybe you're going through a rough time and feel that you don't have much to be thankful for? Therein lies the problem. To manifest what you want to ...
Views: 1391 - GO DO IT NOW - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Veronica HislopIn 1988 NIKE cornered the market with the no excuse trade mark phrase to getting things done – “JUST DO IT”. In other words don’t think about it, don’t analyze it, and don’t process your feelings. Don’t whine or complain about it. “JUST DO IT”. “JUST DO IT” Would appear to be an apt ...
Views: 1390 - 3 Steps to Getting What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim Smith"There's a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it. No one's ready for a thing until they believe that they can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief and not mere hope or wish." - Napoleon Hill Do you believe you can create what you really want in your ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - Creating From Memory - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Cory KempWhere do you like to go on vacation? What is it that you like best about this picture that has popped into your mind? Beautiful scenery, new adventures, great shopping, historical sites, loving travel companions, exquisite food and wine, are all reasons to return to a well-loved place, even if ...
Views: 1390 - Gratitude and Appreciation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from David SamuelThere is a big difference between sincere gratitude and profusely saying thank you. The difference is sincerity, and that affects how the giver feels about giving to you in the future. When you sincerely feel gratitude, then one thank you is enough, even a smile will do, but if you do not ...
Views: 1390(6 votes) - Tips on finding time for yourself to gather perspective - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Katherine LevineFinding time for yourself can be difficult. Here are some exercises that, once learned, don't take long, and can really have a positive impact on your day. Tip one: Calming Breath is a basic Take a Break Strategy. When tense or annoyed we often take a quick breath in and then forget to let ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - Are You Still Hiding Out? 3 Ways to Breakthrough Your Visibility Blocks - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsI can remember what it felt like as if it were yesterday to be hiding out in my massage therapy and acupressure business in that uncomfortable comfortable place. I wasn’t attracting enough clients, and was terrified of promoting myself and putting my expertise out there for the world to see. So ...
Views: 1388 - Hope - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When all else fails, hope is something that we cling to. It is a beacon that calls us at our highest and lowest moments in life. We share in the hope of others as well. At the final moment of despair, after you shed your last teardrop, you muster up hope. Within you, you find the courage and ...
Views: 1388 - Practical Spirituality – On Reclaiming Religion Through Spiritual Direction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from John GilmoreEvery fear that we have embedded in our psychological shadows has been used for the last ten years to dis-empower us. All of the large institutions who get air time on the TV, Radio, and in the Newspapers, seem to push the same messages: you can be good if you get all of these material things; ...
Views: 1388 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: How Not to Fight - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Myths and Expectations about Fighting: There are many myths and expectations about fighting in marriage. Couples come into my office frequently believing that fighting is a necessary part of being a couple; that all married couples fight; and it’s a normal part of ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Never Say Never - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Heidi CornelissenI once heard a comment passed between friends ‘Just wait till you have kids of your own and you’ll be moaning about your husband like the rest of us.” Although the comment was said in jest, I was still a little surprised at it and wondered when we’d gotten so passive about our lives. ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - ***Customer Service Isn't Just A Department - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsIt’s one of the first things a road-weary traveler searches out when he or she arrives in their hotel room: the Guest Services Directory. That little book, packed full of information, gives the traveler the rules of the hotel. And don’t kid yourself, hotels all have rules and it is ...
Views: 1386 - Am I smart enough for e-learning? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning can make you wonder if you’re secretly stupid. It’s easy to get really stuck, and start to panic. Before long, you’re asking yourself… Am I that dumb? But don’t hit the panic button yet. Let’s look at a really common scenario. Say you’ve just started a course. You’ve found ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Can A Single Mom Catch A Break? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI spent the night at my dad's house, because my sister lives there and is going to watch B as I attend an all day conference in Austin. I get up about 5 am and lucky me, B gets up at that same time once he hears me stir. He has never woken up at this time, but he refuses to go back to sleep, so ...
Views: 1386 - Nursing Pain - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachHealth care organizations are very concerned about the patient satisfaction improvement. Some nurses like it while some others not really, but you have to face the fact that nobody is going to change it. You have to follow new trend and new rules. Well, honestly we, the nurses are here to help ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Can you hear me now? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn 2002, Verizon Wireless ™ coined the infamous phrase, “Can you hear me now?” in one of their largest and most successful advertising campaigns. Take a minute to think about that slogan — your intuition is a lot like that. Your intuition wants to help you be successful, it wants you to hear its ...
Views: 1385 - HOW TO BE AN ORCHESTRATOR OF YOUR REALITY - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from James Mapes“Future shock is the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time.” —ALVIN TOFFLER, Future Shock Since we will always move away from what creates the most pain to what creates the least, the question becomes ...
Views: 1385 - Seven Ways to Live a More Productive and Positive Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ryan LoweDoesn’t it seem like every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, there is always more negative news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can cause someone to feel stuck, lost and full of anxiety. It is the fear ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - The “Good Dog” Approach to Self-Improvement - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Noelle NelsonEver watch a skilled dog trainer work with a puppy? The trainer never ever punishes the sweet beastie for not sitting on the “sit” command, but rather rewards the dog with praise and treats the instant his furry butt hits the ground. The dog—smart pooch—gets the idea real fast, and proceeds to ...
Views: 1385 - 3 Tips to be supercharged throughout a day - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from John GaryEveryone faces a hard time in most of the days of life, some days even a small thing may appear as a big problem. We cannot run out of problems, but always there is a solution called facing the problems positively. We cannot predict the exact day when we face the problem; instead we can be ...
Views: 1383 - Happiness in Business - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from John PerrinWhat’s your definition of happiness? Sales is about ensuring the customer is kept happy and that they leave with your offer still happy and they remain happy for the rest of the time they use your service or product. So are you ready to be happy? Age Matters It’s a simple fact that when we ...
Views: 1383 - The Great Power of Optimism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ali BrownThe power and force of optimism can never be underestimated. In fact, your personal development and growth over your lifetime depends upon it. When you are able to see the positive in every situation, you are better equipped to recognize and take advantage of opportunities that come your way. In ...
Views: 1383(7 votes) - What Kind of Day are You Choosing to Have? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonWhat kind of day are you choosing to have? It can be so easy for a life event to take control of our mood for the day; that is IF we allow that to happen. We have a choice every moment on the type of day we are going to have. A recent conversation with a girlfriend really drove this point ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Achieving Success In Life – Can You Make The Commitment To Your Success Development? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellLife is hard - or hadn't you noticed? It can be hard to work out exactly what you want out of life. It can be hard to believe you can become a success in life. It can be hard to set goals. It can be hard to commit to a plan of action that requires constant attention and discipline. It can be ...
Views: 1382 - Amy Poehler's Awesome Career Advice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Mari PatJust when I thought there was no refreshing new advice on how to best manage your career – Amy Poehler stepped up to the plate. She covers a plethora of topics in her book “Yes, Please!” but one that jumped out at me was a chapter titled: Treat you Career like a Bad Boyfriend. Amy does ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Bust Through Your Inner Blocks And Receive TOTAL Selling Success - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Heather DominickChoosing to shift into BEing in the business of service rather than selling someone will make all the difference in supporting your ideal clients in EASILY being able to step forward into working with you… to the point where they are thanking you as they give you their credit card number! ...
Views: 1382 - Achieving Balance in Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Richard GreeneWhat is balance? What is balance in life? We often hear people talk about being out of balance in life or complaining about their life being lopsided. Usually, these complaints involve work and the fact that it can sometimes seem to consume your waking periods. One of the first things that I ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Affirmations for New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations for New Year's resolutions are a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. Jewels glisten in the light, sparkle with excitement and enhance the beauty of our being. This jewel for self discovery will serve that purpose and more. Add affirmations to your spiritual jewel box ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - Choose to Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Andrew HortonMake the choice today to expect change, work with change, welcome change and change will then become a tool in your success toolkit. Change is the constant and inevitable, so when you work with change and readily adapt to change you can use change to unlock opportunities. It is time to stop ...
Views: 1381 - Does Your Business Belong to the Awesome Party Squad? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kate McNultyThe Awesome Party Squad is not a band, or a gang, or a silly hardcore crew or something like that…it is a social order, if you will, that works for the common good by making everything around it more radical. Having existed since the dawn of time and space, Squad members have been responsible in ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Only 5 Minutes To Break From TEA - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Scott ColettiIn my last article I spoke of how important it is to have powerful and positive thoughts. Those thoughts would lead to enlightened emotions and subsequently stronger actions as a result. I gave it a name so you all could remember, TEA. I want to speak to you today as a real person with human ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - What Role Does A Difficult Past Play In Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Christiana StarFor many individuals, the past is not past but remains an ever-present influence in their present life. Even though the physical effects of past events often demand more attention, the psychological legacy may be much more difficult to move on from. If past events are processed as experiences to ...
Views: 1381 - It’s Not a Matter of If You’ll Fail, It’s When - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaFailure is inevitable. I know that may sound like a negative attitude, but it's the truth. And, it's not a bad thing. When you accept this fact, it transforms you. You no longer feel like a failure when something doesn't work out. You know it's par for the course, and you simply move ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - REVOLUTION, RECONCILIATION, REFORMATION, REBIRTH, TRANSFORMATION? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Katelon JeffereysI grew up as an activist, always fighting to protect those I felt were being treated unfairly, fighting unjust political wars, racism, unjust rules and authority. I'm glad that I was awake and aware enough to take this path, although, I am ready to adjust this fighting nature. I once ...
Views: 1380 - Weekend Whistle - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAll too often you may find yourself really pushing the envelope and towing the line Monday through Friday only to reach the infamous time of the week known as “The Weekend.” Unfortunately, somewhere, somehow our dreams seep out of the window when the weekend rolls around and we lose sight of ...
Views: 1380(3 votes) - Dare to dream - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from venkat caWe All Dare to Dream and I am an eternal dreamer who has never stopped dreaming That is what I think s It was on National Day December 2nd 2010 Morning , a holiday, in dubai I was sitting with my wife and Daughter on the breakfast table having our breakfast. I was in my own world of ...
Views: 1379 - Liquid Leadership Removes Employee Barriers - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffYou can actually engineer your workplace environment to be more productive and to be more focused. The natural flow of that environment and the flexibility of its leader determine how engaged the people are when working there and affects the overall sustainability of the business. The flow of ...
Views: 1379 - How to Change A Negative Mindset - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Sandra MiniereIf you are feeling stressed by a life event, stuck on your way to achieving a goal, or in conflict with yourself or another, it may be time to examine your thinking. Your negative beliefs, attitudes and assumptions may be hijacking your emotions, sabotaging your success and ruining your ...
Views: 1377 - How to Get a Promotion: Where a Bad Attitude Will Leave You - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from John LoveLeadership Strategy Number Six Tell me about your attitude. You may say, “Oh, John, I’ve heard about attitude all my life. And I know you have heard about attitude all your life, but you haven’t heard about it today. Did you know that it is your attitude, not your aptitude that determines ...
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