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- How To Make Money From Your Blog Without the Fluff or Nonsense - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzUnfortunately, in the Western world, everything is good or bad, positive or negative, right or wrong. Despite the capacity, our brains seemed to have limited bandwidth. So we stuff virtually all-incoming information into two little compartments that take up only 10% of the brain. So ...
Views: 1298 - A Closer Look - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.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 - A Question of Ethics - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Kimberly ShepherdOn this day in 1987, I stepped up on an outdoor stage at Delaware Valley Regional High School in New Jersey and presented the following speech titled “A Question of Ethics” to my graduating class. As I re-typed it today, I found myself wincing a bit at my intensity and zeal. Yet I can’t ...
Views: 1297 - Continuity - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of following through and being consistent, creating a way of living that is applicable and permanent in your life. Conjuring the knack of being stable and carrying on with a way of living that supports your goals and aspirations. Creating this pattern of behavior is a work in ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Dare to be Your Authentic Self and You Will be Successful - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHave you ever noticed how young children say what they think? They tend to speak up and show us their real selves. They haven't been conditioned otherwise – at least not at that point. But, ultimately, what have we learned as we're growing up? To hide away our real selves in order to be ...
Views: 1297 - Learning How to Bend Like a Pretzel and Sing with Abandon - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sally MarksI like pretzels but I never wanted to be one. However, I have always admired folks who took yoga classes. I tried yoga once and it triggered a nasty migraine. My mind might be flexible, but my limbs are not. Not one to give up, I decided to try again. This time I signed up for a yogalates ...
Views: 1297 - Learning Self Comtrol - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from cedric riceSelf control is never talked about much in this society, but it is necessary in order to be a success in life. We must master self control techniques and learn how to apply them to our lives. This is not optional for success it is a must. I can name several areas in my own life where I had ...
Views: 1296 - Life Change: Become A Creator - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionDid you know that you have created the life you are currently living? The house you live in, the salary you earn, the car you drive, the company you keep – you have created it all. This concept might be hard to digest, but it is the truth about what you experience as your reality. For many of ...
Views: 1296 - Simple Divorce - How to Get One by Default - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanThe easiest way to get a simple divorce in California is by default. This means that your spouse or partner doesn't respond when served with divorce papers. This article will explain how a default divorce works in California. In our legal system, any lawsuit is a struggle between two ...
Views: 1296 - Take a bet on an overnight success? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joe NuckolsWhen that bolt of lightning hits and the idea to revolutionize the way people live comes to you and you know in your heart that this is it. The big idea. It's the moment you've dreamed of and you can't wait to count the rewards, buy that big house, fill the garage with expensive sports cars, ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - The Inspirational Quotes Method to Being Mentally Fit, Super Successful and Having a Great Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from George VlismasForgive me – but I couldn't resist. While writing this post on mental fitness and a positive attitude, I felt compelled to throw in some inspirational quotes. Not only were they super relevant, but also because they’ve helped me greatly in my life, and ultimately, they are the distilled ...
Views: 1296 - What If… Letting Go of the Grumpy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Vickie GriffithThe morning is the same as any other yet she feels angry, resentful and a bit sad. Nothing has changed from the night before. There is no one to blame. No one called with bad news. No argument has caused these feelings. She just wakes up upset. Could these feelings come from bad dreams? ...
Views: 1296 - An Insight Into the Mind of the Average Male Who Lacks Confidence With Women... - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from James RyanAs most men who have a fear of women know, the reason for their inadequacy is almost always intrinsically related to a lack of confidence in some form. A few men either a) don't know this or b) are unwilling to admit it, but the majority of men out there know that a lack of confidence is a ...
Views: 1295 - Are you a Minute Maximizer? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithOops, there is goes. Did you see it? Did you feel it? Another minute went by. You will never get the minute back. What did you spend that minute doing? Worrying, fretting, stressing? How sad and what a waste. We waste away our lives minute by minute by worrying about our future or judging ...
Views: 1295 - GO THE EXTRA MILE - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Latorria FreemanGo the Extra Mile When you’ve made the minimum necessary steps to achieve your goals, do yourself a favor that will pay off in a big way. Go the extra mile. Push yourself even farther than your original goal. When your day comes to a close and you have done your very ...
Views: 1295 - How To Deal With Exposure To Negativity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadIn the previous article (titled Worrying – The Truth About It), we discussed the negativity that we are exposed to on a daily basis. To be precise, I suggested “Switch off from the media – the Black Eyed Peas said “Wrong information always shown by the media. Negative images is the main ...
Views: 1295 - Life Lessons from the Wild Boars - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Noelle NelsonNot long ago, the world waited with bated breath while watching the rescue of 12 boys, members of the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach, who were caught in a flooded subterranean cave deep under the mountains of Chang Rai, Thailand. We witnessed the extraordinary worldwide commitment to ...
Views: 1295 - Making it Possible - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Ascendance Project"Dream big, Sparkle more, Shine bright" Lately, I’ve been finding it hard to find time to work on my music, to come up with new stuff and practice songs for gigs. I have even forgotten to spare time to have fun with music and to experiment with it, me busy being caught up with school work and ...
Views: 1295 - 2 Sure Fire Ways to Know When to Delegate Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Have you ever felt like you had way too much to do and not enough help or time in the day to get it all done? As a small business owner knowing when and when not to delegate work can make all the difference in the world. If you delegate too early by hiring ...
Views: 1294 - Being Alive At Any Age - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Terry WeberBeing alive at any age has a lot to do with your attitude. What I'm talking about is an attitude toward life and the people around you that is caring. Let me give you an example of what I mean: Back in the days when the knights of old were spurring their horses toward unknown horizons, they ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Fake It till You Make It - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhen we’re young, we often try to be who we aren’t. Many of us, as adults, still wish that we had the life of another. We think that the lives of others have less stress, less anxiety or less heartache than our own – and we may be right! Karmic lessons and family issues aside (because these ...
Views: 1294 - G Is For Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerAs you may have guessed by now, this is not one of those charming little abecedaries to teach children the alphabet. This list of alphabetized words is for adults with serious problems. That's why I've discussed avoidance, becoming, conscious, define, elephants (It'll make more sense if you ...
Views: 1294 - What Higher Ed Job Seekers Should Know When the Academic Year Has Started and They Still Haven't Found a Job - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sean CookEvery August, new faculty and staff arrive on campus, to begin their new jobs. The month is packed full of meetings and preparations, and soon enough fades into memory, as freshman orientation passes, classes begin, and at some schools, football and tailgating roll into town. For new staff and ...
Views: 1294 - Belief: What if the Eiffel Tower Is Not Really There? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryDuring a recent lunch time conversation with a friend of mine, he said that he couldn’t be sure that the Eiffel Tower was really there. After a bit of questioning I almost had to agree with him. We have all heard the saying “I’ll believe it when I see it” and many people live by this, almost ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Forgiveness in life - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetForgiveness in life Is forgiveness a sign of weakness? Does unforgiveness hurt you? Does forgiving someone benefit you? Every person should learn how to forgive, which really means when you think of someone that upset or hurt you, you wish him or her good and prosperity. When you don’t ...
Views: 1293 - Stress Response - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Vickie GriffithA young college athlete stands at the free throw line and throws the basketball at the basket over and over again. She is visualizing her success and at the same time she is conditioning her body to automatically respond to the stimulus of her desire to successfully put the ball through the ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - How to Stay Focused - 10 Practical Ways - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Stephen MartileIn my last post I wrote How to Stay Focused When You Feel Like Giving Up. The two elements I suggest are the foundation to long term focus are a clear vision and life purpose. Now that isn’t something you’re going to figure out over night and I’m a practical guy, so here are some other ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - No Excuse Justifies Lying...to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” ~ Mark Twain We have always valued men and women of high principle – those for whom integrity is held aloft as a standard. But we have seen our so-called leaders caught in many lies publically in the news and this destroys our ...
Views: 1292 - The journey versus the destination. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEvery morning on my daily walk with our two dogs, Sparky walks nicely by my side. Surrey, on the other hand, pulls and pulls, straight ahead, tight on the leash. If I walk faster she pulls harder. She may not know where she is going, but she knows she needs to get there faster. When we stop ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - 25 Questions to Spark Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWhat if you just stopped running that negative message over it again and again in your mind and started moving? How could you do both well? Why does getting this done mean so much to you? What story are you telling yourself that is getting in the way of your productivity? ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - The Best Curriculum For Your Kids - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Lisa DingmanThe Best Curriculum For Your Kids I have been a homeschool educator for over 20 years. In that time I have seem a lot of changes in the home schooling movement, particularly with curriculum. There are many great tools for parents to use these days. With homeschool being so popular the ...
Views: 1291 - The Upside of Change in a Downsized Economy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you tired of hearing nothing but doom and gloom about the economy? Perhaps you’ve recently lost your job and all you’ve heard is how many other people are out of work and are now competing for the same job. Don’t you wish the media would start focusing on some uplifting practical solutions ...
Views: 1291 - 5 Lessons You Should Learn From Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Mark PapadasLet me ask you a couple questions. How many stressed out, unhappy, and directionless adults do you know? Now answer the same question but replace adults with kids 12 and younger. It’s a much smaller list isn’t it? I’ll bet a lot of the kids on your list are related to the adults from the first ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Creativity is a Game Changer in Sales - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2019 from Laurie HawkinsCreativity is not typically part of the conversation when discussing sales…and yet, it is a distinct differentiator. The most effective sales conversations happen when you leverage creativity. Far too many sales professionals leverage boiler plate “pitches and demos” instead of taking the ...
Views: 1290 - Proactive V.S. Reactive...do you prevent fires or put them out? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victoria LaBouff-LanzaPROACTIVE V.S. REACTIVE…do you prevent fires or put them out? These two different approaches in life can literally make or break you. If you want to learn how to prevent problems instead of fixing them, then read on. We are all a little bit of both, proactive and reactive, and there is a ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - All About Branding: Curb Appeal - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Jaynine HowardAs a business owner you know that branding is important. Branding encompasses not only your logo, marketing message, your personal appearance but your store front or home office. When was the last time you looked at your business from the eyes of the customer? My five tips for branding your ...
Views: 1289 - Thinking Stinking Rich - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: It really is – like every aspect or category of your life – an out-and-out“mindset” thing…if you want to be wealthy, then simply “think” like the stinking-rich think… …rich people build big wealth before they spend…they don’t actually spend money at the outset, just ...
Views: 1289 - Clearly State the Goals You Desire to Achieve Them - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Sonny JuliusIt is very important to know exactly what goals you would like to achieve so they become reality. You must make them vividly clear what goals you want before you can expect to have them become true. Many people just generalize what they desire in life instead of being specific about what they ...
Views: 1288 - Grow Your Business by Being a Leader - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerMany people feel content to sit back and let others lead. But if you are to be the CEO and head of your business, you must also become a leader of others. In fact, when you embrace and exercise your leadership qualities, your business will grow substantially. Ah, but it's not so simple, ...
Views: 1288 - Lightly Breaded and Laughing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Joyce LaymanYou may be familiar with the saying, “it’s not what happens but how you react to what happens that counts.” We've all dealt with unexpected situations; ones that are no big deal and others that test your attitude. As a horse owner of 18 years I've had my share but last weekend was certainly ...
Views: 1288 - Taking Back Your Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanIn today's world control over your own life can become a battle. With technology making everyone instantly reachable 24 hours a day, the constant demands we face to be accountable for work, family, friends, and everything else can become a challenge. Most people are unaware of just how little ...
Views: 1288(3 votes) - What Can You Do When You Feel Life Doesn’t Care About Your Pain And Suffering? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from William CottringerWhat Can You Do When You Feel Life Doesn’t Care About Your Pain And Suffering? By Bill Cottringer “This is where you win the battle—in the playhouse of your mind.” ~Maxwell Maltz. Unfortunately, the short and truthful answer to the title question is not what you want to hear—nothing. ...
Views: 1288 - A Clear Heart, A Clear Mind - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow 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 - Dear Dr. Romance: She makes me feel like I'm worthless - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was reading an article that you have written and it caught my attention. im in an relationship where the lady is older then me. it started of great then six months later its like reality hit hard, i love this lady so much she makes me feel like i dont have a care in the ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Do not cast away your confidence - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Tele OpakunleSimply put confidence is focusing and believing in your ability rather than disability. It is all about self-esteem. The journey however starts in the mind. Your mind mirrors how you see yourself. If you think of yourself as a giant you will act as a giant, like wise if you see yourself as an ...
Views: 1287 - Empowering Way to Move Past Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIn what ways have you pushed past your comfort zone with confidence, drive, and a strong desire to move forward into the destiny that is what you came here to do? Did you know that you can tap into your own adventurous nature and determination so that you can do whatever is before you in this ...
Views: 1287 - Preparing your child for reality - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Pennee StruckmanPreparing kids for reality is simpler than you think. Encouraging independence and learning the realtionship between action and consequence are huge steps for kids. Parenting How-To's: •Create a rotating chore chart to enable siblings to compete. •Reward chore accomplishment and explain ...
Views: 1287 - The Most Important Aspect of our Lives - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Jack VorsterThe one thing all of us need to know is that every human creature living on this planet is a spirit with an outer covering of physical matter and that the latter possesses no consciousness as a living entity at all. In other words, if it weren’t for our spirit, there would be no life in our ...
Views: 1287 - When You Are “Satisfied” With What You Have, You Might As Well Be Dead - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferWe hear a lot of messages that we should be less materialistic and just be satisfied with what we have. Well that simply is not our human nature. Every part of us… psychologically, physically, emotionally, spiritually… desires expansion and growth. If we finally achieve doing ten pull-ups, we ...
Views: 1287 - Creating Motivation- Making Change Easier - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Vickie Griffith“All of a sudden it feels like life is kicking me in the face. Things were going well. Business was increasing, our family was happy and healthy, and I was feeling good about myself for the first time in a long time, then out of no where…………” Fill in the blank. (..my brother said,… there was ...
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