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- We Walk Among Angels - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I am a firm believer that angels walk among us. To me an angel is someone who has endured hardships and has come out of the difficult times with understanding and grace. The angel that walks among us knows only love and compassion and both listens and teaches with utter attentiveness. ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Choosing the Right Side - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from William CottringerChoosing the Right Side By Bill Cottringer An elderly Episcopal priest once gave a simple sermon with a single message that makes too much sense to disregard, even for non-religious people. The message was this: There is one main choice in life and that is which side are you on—the ...
Views: 1336 - Does it always pay to be positive? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mark EyreThere is much written about the importance of being positive. The idea that if you view life through an optimistic lens, not only are things more likely to turn out well, but you will feel better anyway. The 'glass half full' mentality does serve people well. In contrast, it is equally clear ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - What is the secret of your life? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenYour challenge is to clean the mirror of your life enabling you to see clear. To see clear is a wonderful challenge to get. Through your life in the doorway of the now, your soul comes into eternity. When are you clear? How to be clear? What key to use? Do you have examples or template you may ...
Views: 1336 - "Release Your M.U.S.e & Create Your Q.U.E.e.n" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Babee BayrHow does a woman stand out in the male dominated world? How can she stay conscious, edgy, feminine but tough, sexy but not bitchy or insecure? In this world of uncertainty, where so many women are worried about their families and/or careers, how do these "super women" find balance? Are they ...
Views: 1335 - Are You Aware of Your Assumptions? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLet me take you on a quick virtual trip to Paris. You will travel alongside the 20-year-old me. This experience will not only heighten your awareness around the assumptions you are holding. I will also provide you with practical tips on how to move beyond them. I went to Paris as a nanny in ...
Views: 1335 - How To Find Your Own Style? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marlene CherryWe all love dressing up, trying new things, creating new outfits. But how to choose something truly unique, something you can create and wear it in your own style? First you need to know what kind of tops / jeans / shoes suits you best. There's no point in following strict trends, if the style ...
Views: 1335 - Compound Returns - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostIt’s time to increase your investment! It’s time to increase the quality of your life! It’s time to appreciate what you have and go after what you really want! You’ve heard the saying what goes around comes around, well if you’re playing full out you’re sure to be filled with excitement. ...
Views: 1334 - CUSTOMER’S HOT BUTTONS – DOES IT REALLY MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWhy do customers make their appointment with you and then buy your goods and/or services? Haven’t you thought that the reason behind are their hot buttons? Yes it is! They are not necessarily reasonable factors however they are incredibly vital to almost all areas of your own advertising ...
Views: 1334 - Geting the Best from People - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Vince DaCostaOnce upon a time long ago, when men rode to work on horses, and women stayed at home, there lived a very wise man. He lived a simple life, working long hard hours at his trade, mending the chariot wheels and fixing the shoes the horses wore. The sign on his little shop said: BLACKSMITH One ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - How to choose the right career - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanThese days job dissatisfaction is one of the most common problems among people. Many people are either dissatisfied with their jobs, hate the tasks they do or even find it boring. Just ask 10 people on a Sunday night how they feel and you will discover that the majority of them are feeling ...
Views: 1334 - So You Think Your Boss Hates You - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! During career consultations, I frequently receive questions from distraught individuals who feel unhappy in their jobs, seeking insight into the treatment they receive at work. As those of you who have worked with me know, clarity and action steps are created from two different ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Why do some people talk to themselves? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Kranti GauravWhy do people talk to themselves? It's not what you think.. How many people talk to themselves? As you’re reading this, you might even be saying to yourself, “Who me? I don’t talk to myself.” There are those who think people who talk to themselves are crazy, but nothing could be ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Are You Patient – or Are You Procrastinating? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Andrea NovakowskiAs my scheduled time for writing this Tip drew closer and closer, I noticed myself getting very busy. I needed to check my email. Clean out a file. Do a load of laundry. Water the plants. Trim the plants. Check my email again. I didn’t feel confident about my topic, and a small voice in my head ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Breakfast Breakthrough - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowFueling your body when you first wake up from a good night’s sleep plays a critical role in your ability to control your appetite throughout your day. Think of it in these terms . . . would you ever knowingly operate your vehicle when you are out of gas, or set sail on your journey in your ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - 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: 1333 - Maintaining Momentum During a Global Slowdown - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonYou have spent countless weekends positioning your business, tweaking your product, perfecting your offer. Tirelessly sacrificing your free time, investing all your efforts into your passion, your dream, your wonderfully spectacular goal. You have built it and you're ready to reap the fruitful ...
Views: 1333 - How to Control Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreAs I awake each morning, my mind tends to hurriedly wander off in anticipation of the day’s pending events. To do lists and deadlines note their urgency in my mind before my eyes even have the chance to focus. An immediate sense of panic rips through my cortex, causing me to jump to my feet ...
Views: 1332(4 votes) - How Deployments Worsen PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1331 - How Do I Get Happy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Samantha G MartinThere are so many reasons to be angry and miserable aren’t there? Lately I have encountered so many people who are just plain angry and spewing nasty and hateful things, everything from judgment on others to judgment on the government. These people seem to function angry all the time and yet say ...
Views: 1331(3 votes) - How to Thrive after Employment Interruption - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Have you been let go from your job, due to downsizing, funding cuts, management change, merger, or other reasons that, while logical, leave an emotional sting? Not to mention the financial impact! Sorry to hear that. Here are three ways to support your ability to get back into your own ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - When Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaYes, it's true, bad things happen to good people. But it's also true that... GOOD things happen to BAD people. And, BAD things happen to BAD people. And yes, even GOOD things happen to GOOD people. It's called life, folks. I'm tired of hearing all the Law of Attraction "experts" ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - 2 Ways to Release Yourself From Being Small - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Nancy StremmelThis is something that happens in American schools. You probably remember the "smart kid" and you, I am sure, also remember "the dumb kid." How does this happen? Kids spend a great deal of time in Theta and very easily bend to suggestion from respected adults. It happens from the messages ...
Views: 1330 - A World of Attitudes - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from kodwo brumponHello, let me welcome you to the world of attitudes. It is a world of mirrors, where the way you define yourself positively reflects on you. It mirrors itself in your thoughts and actions. It forms your posture and affects your world view. Your attitude is the fragrance you leave behind ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Do not always fix on the Destination; Enjoy the Potential Pleasures of the Journey itself - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Vinod AnandDo not always fix on the Destination; Enjoy the Potential Pleasures of the Journey itself [Vinod Anand] Do you think a desire to pass an examination in mathematics is necessary for motivating one to practice solving mathematics problems, or even for actually passing the examination? Not ...
Views: 1329 - How To Create (And Keep!) Intimacy - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Kate SinerOn the topic of intimacy many people might say, “What do we really mean by intimacy anyway?” Intimacy is both a familiarity with and a deep knowledge of another person. And in fact, the first person that we really need to be intimate with is ourselves. Our capacity to see and relate to another ...
Views: 1329 - What's Your Worldview? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Becky RichardsonAlbert Einstein said that the most important question we will ever ask ourselves is this: “Is this a friendly universe?” I love Einstein! He was a genius. (Actually, he really was a genius!) I also love that question. It helps me put things into perspective. There are so many things that ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Knowing WHY you came from, Choosing WHERE you're going! - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from JAMES MAIOHOKnowing Why You Came From: Choose where you’re going! I have seen this picture posted around a lot over the past couple of years: The picture States:("Everything you do is based on the decisions you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather ...
Views: 1328 - Life of Peace = Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI hear from the women I work with that they just want more of a life of peace rather than all the craziness they experience. What they’re referring to is that they don’t want the rushed, exhausting and stressed out feelings they carry around daily. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But at the same ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Losing Your Job in Today's Economy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghGotta Let You Go… Now What? Those words (or just the fear of hearing them) haunt just about every job holder in today’s “deadsville” economy. Losing a job is a real possibility these days even for long-time loyal employees. I cannot begin to alleviate your pain if this has happened to you ...
Views: 1328(3 votes) - This is why you are not successful - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanEveryone wants to be successful in life but only a small percentage of people manage to become successful, why is that? Is it because people don’t work hard? No, some people work really hard and they never reach what they want Is it because they didn’t try? No, lots of people tried to ...
Views: 1328 - ‘Youniverse’ - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from kodwo brumpon“If you fail to be a lizard in your own land, you will fail to be a crocodile in another land.” – Akan proverb In today’s world, the essence of the individual is at the centre of conversations and the forefront of design and production. All around you, everything is about you. The whole ...
Views: 1328 - Building Intimacy With Your Network - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoIf you want to create a really dynamite network, you have to really follow through when you say, “I’d like to get to know you.” From my previous post (Make Yourself Unforgettable) I’ve shared the idea stating that each person we meet up with or get introduce to represent a doorway to ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - Have you ever felt lost? Practice the balance between zooming in and zooming out - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Natalia PineguinaEvery single day we bury ourselves deep into our daily agenda that needs to be accomplished at work, school or during our free time. We have always various types of deadlines that we need to follow – both big and significant, and also small and trivial. This is what I call zooming in. It is when ...
Views: 1326 - ***Wearing Commitment Under Your Sleeve - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Kevin BurnsHer name is Holly and she is what appears to be, a typical seventeen year-old. I first met Holly at a music recital. Children as young as six years-old each took the stage and played at least one solo piece. The audience was a gathering of family and friends of the children who had been taking ...
Views: 1325 - How to become an actor during our exam times?! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2014 from Ali MirsadeghiToday because of all the phone calls, we want to do something extraordinary and set up an acting class. I think acting in television, theater or cinema is something very appealing. I’m friends with a lot of actors; truthfully, they are a very likable bunch of people. Not just because they are ...
Views: 1325 - How to Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWould you like to know how to make your dreams come true? Well it’s possible when you know what to do for it to become reality. But before I go any further let’s make sure you understand what a dream really is. The dictionary defines it in a couple of ways: “A series of thoughts, images or ...
Views: 1325 - Starting of with great first impression!! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarWhile the process of interviewing depends largely on the independent approach of the interviewer, there are few things that would make an immediate impact in case if you were to follow the same. Here are some handy tips on how you could make the interviewer think about giving you an upper ...
Views: 1325 - Taking Care of Yourself Just As Important as Taking Care of Business - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThere have been numerous studies that state that not sleeping in, or brushing your teeth twice a day, or making your bed every morning can add years to your life. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that these things also lead to a successful life. The kind of person that does these things ...
Views: 1325(3 votes) - Game Plan For All Seasons - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from William CottringerGame Plan For All Seasons By Bill Cottringer Psychology has one principle that can be applied to any interpersonal interaction to get the best results. This is the very fundamental principle of human behavior which recognizes that both our commonalities and our differences have to be ...
Views: 1324 - Different Approaches to Unleash Success - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Becky Yancey WaggamanHave you felt as though you have tried everything? That nothing works? You have searched for the answers from everyone you can think of and even though they all have suggested something different, you have tried it all. While doing what others suggest may be helpful, there are more questions to ...
Views: 1323 - Life Work Balance - Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2010 from Bruno GrezzoLet's face it, your life is one big mess. You just can't get life work balance in order that you wish, one more fact is - there is no one to blame but yourself! I know how it may sound to you, but you need to accept this as a fact if you really want to make cardinal changes in life, something ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Next - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Vickie GriffithA man rushes into a national coffee chain talking loudly on his cell phone as if there was no one in the store that could hear him. A steady stream of people are coming and going, in and out not noticing who is there or what is happening around them. Have they noticed the noise of the ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Change your Mind and You Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Louis QuezadaYou look in this World and you see two different types of people. You see successful people and unsuccessful people. You see happy and unhappy people. What are the differences between the two? Why is one successful and the other one not. Why does one person always look like they have a dark ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Mastering Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Jo Anne WhiteMastering the art of success doesn’t happen overnight. And that’s in our favor. We’re given the opportunity to get comfortable with ourselves and comfortable in our own skin. We get to know and identify our skills, and continue to hone them. Hopefully and strategically, we learn new skills ...
Views: 1322 - The Point is to Labour - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Eric GarnerThis last year has seen the spotlight on organisational values as never before. Particularly, but not exclusively, here in the UK. First, we discovered that our big banks were no longer true to the values of thrift, prudence, and good housekeeping. Then we found out that some of the top ...
Views: 1322(3 votes) - Bad Habits That Undermine Your Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversLast week I talked about how you can unwittingly sabotage your own good intentions by negative motivation, blaming others and by getting discouraged too easily. Without even knowing it, you can contribute to your own struggles and thwart your goals. Here are a few more things to watch out ...
Views: 1321 - Managing Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from William CottringerManaging Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. By Bill Cottringer As I have already mentioned in a previous article, performance in sports and law enforcement have a lot in common. For one thing, both require a healthy mixture of individuality ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Right And Wrong - A Matter Of Context - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Steve GillmanHow do we determine right and wrong, and can we really capture them with philosophical rules or religious commandments? The answer to the first question is that we call something right or wrong according to whether or not it helps achieve our moral values. That makes the answer to the second ...
Views: 1321 - 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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