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- Stretch Yourself and Embrace Change as Opportunity - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ron BroussardSpring has finally here in Atlanta and that always means changes. Those changes have already started, we just don't see them. They're taking place deep underground where roots are spreading, plants are drawing the nutrition they need to flower and flourish. Whether you like it or not ...
Views: 3092 - The Art of Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceThe true leader is the one who is more self motivated out of the group. If you can’t motivate yourself there is no way that you will be able to motivate subordinates. Sometimes the leader motivates by actions rather than words. When you look at the leader on athletic teams you will note that ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Millionaire Mindset on Failure - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Anita WheelerBecoming in tune with the millionaire mindset is as much about how you react to things as anything else. Let's look at failure for a moment, when you fail in some endeavor how do you react? Do you hang your head in shame, beat yourself up, hide in a hole or turn around and say, "Well that didn't ...
Views: 1058 - How To Make A Bad Day, Good - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We can all agree that a good attitude means everything. A good attitude makes positive things happen. But what do you do on those days when everything just seems to go wrong? You can shift that energy from bad to good. Here are some useful tips to help you. 1) Quick ...
Views: 1797(6 votes) - Time to be Positive - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ron BroussardThis is the time to be positive and avoid negative thinking at all costs. Negative thoughts will ruin your life. Instead, fill your mind with positive thoughts. Today and everyday think of all the great things that are taking place in your life. I'm not saying this just because it's ...
Views: 1232 - Learning to Say No - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonWhat can't you say no to? Some people cannot say no to chocolate whilst others cannot say no even when another person asks them to do something which is over and above the normal call of duty. These are two very different types of situations. The first is an example of a situation where one ...
Views: 1095 - No limitations for a will to help the other - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from GAURI SANKARIt was a powerful earthquake. Nobody could have imagined that such an earthquake would hit their town. Everything was destroyed including the buildings, schools, cars, trucks and even roads and rail links. The Government took speedy steps to find out the survivors from the debris. Two were ...
Views: 687 - The Magic behind Goal Achievement - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe Magic behind Goal Achievement Inspirational Speakers After setting your goals and writing them down. The first thought that comes into our minds is “OK! Now what must I do, to turn my goal setting into goal achieving”? Working to discover what you must do is only half right. You must ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Curtain UP, Light the Lights! - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Chrys Page(A Discussion on Authentic Performance Aspects) If you, dear readers, are familiar with my websites and my work, then you notice that I put up a lot of my recorded performances on my various profiles around the web. On my Youtube channel, and my singer's social network, all sorts of audio and ...
Views: 1681 - Be the Bird - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaThe bird awakens in the morning and immediately tackles the task at hand. The bird lives in the now. It does what is required of it now. It does not spend time wallowing in thoughts of the past or dreaming of the future. It is alive now and it lives for now. The bird must eat, so it goes to ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - How Making Decisions Relates To Depression And Happiness - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from David SamuelMay 4, 2011 Decision And Depression Scientific studies show that people who feel they have no control over their life are more prone to depression, but people who feel they have control over their life in general are happy and positive. Therefore we can say in a generality that a ...
Views: 1428 - Something EVERYONE could USE MORE OF. - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Timothy SmithHere’s something we all can use more of--- APPRECIATION. Is there anyone out there who would OBJECT to some appreciation? How about a nice ‘Thank you’ for all you do? Would that feel nice? Would it be welcomed? I’m betting YES. “The way to develop the best that’s in a man is by ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Planning on Becoming a Planning Pro? Take Advantage of Event Management Certificate, Event Management Diploma, and Event Management Programs - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from David AlexanderPlanning an event is undoubtedly a challenging task especially if you are heading a team or assigned to do something you are totally unfamiliar with. Even graduates of event management programs such as event management certificate or event management diploma and now working as events gurus can ...
Views: 625 - 3 Options for Managing Change Plus 7 Steps Organizational Leaders Should Take When Facing a Challenge - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Tony KubicaWe've all heard it before - "if it we haven't thought of it then it isn't worth doing." "No one knows our business better than we do." This attitude is referred to as the "not invented here" syndrome. Consultants have seen it for years. Department managers and employees use it to fend off ...
Views: 935 - Are you a fish out of water? - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Karen Lindsey-LloydScientific studies have been conducted on what happens to a fish when it is out of water for too long. Typically the gills slowly dry up and the fish dies of suffocation. We have all felt like that at in our lives. After moving to a southern state, I have felt like a fish out of water. This is ...
Views: 674 - 3E's to a fit mind, body and spirit - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Karen Lindsey-LloydWant start living a healthier lifestyle now? Try my 3E philosophy: 1) Eat right. This is not about making a temporary change just to lose weight, it is about smart choices daily for the rest of your life. Be sure to start the day with breakfast. Good choices include: a bowl of oatmeal or a ...
Views: 748 - Who would you be without your past? - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Hope TackaberryI'm not suggesting that we all get amnesia BUT think for a minute...who would you be if you didn't know all your history? Every day, every minute, we are making decisions and taking action...often based on our past. Sometimes, this is a good thing - "I was successful at this in the past, so I ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - The Competition has switched to Vector Graphics-Have You? - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Atiqur SumonThe vector images are not made up of dots as the JPEG or BMP images. This makes it easier to scale the images larger or smaller size without compromising on the quality. The edges keep smooth and clean when blown up. They can be ideal for using in logos which takes up different sizes. Vector ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Give Your Child A Head Start By Encouraging Them To Dance - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Stuseo VLAwareness of health and fitness is an essential part of the education many parents feel should be nurtured in children. Whilst many parents will be happy to allow this to be taught by teachers in physical educations (PE) lessons, others will take a more active approach. There are different ...
Views: 902 - Why We Should Put Others First - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonDuring the last two or three decades there has been a huge movement which encourages everyone to put themselves first. You hear many a person encourage another to look after number one or else nobody else will do so; or perhaps you will hear said that you have to look after yourself or you ...
Views: 1642 - 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: 1389(3 votes) - The 10 Things That Stop you From Having a Great Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Team Afro1. Debt Since we are in America, we must look at the primary means of setback for most Americans. America is designed for all adults to be in debt for most, if not all, of their lives. If you are over 18 and do not understand this concept then you may be headed for trouble. When you turn 18 ...
Views: 2080 - The Curb of Perfectionism - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Peg Haust-ArlissHave you ever noticed that people aren’t really afraid to admit that they are perfectionists? Oh sure, they will sound guilty: "It is not good, but I am such a perfectionist" but they aren’t really. People don’t feel bad telling others that “Jane is such a perfectionist”. It’s like a ...
Views: 1451 - 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: 1372 - See You on Venus - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanMy brother Rob was diagnosed with cancer one May. By June he had passed away. Initially the situation was one of horror, shock, sadness and anger but as we went through the weeks and as his failing health became more evident, we also realised that anything we needed to talk about would have to ...
Views: 1395 - 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: 1358(1 vote) - How To Make Life Roll Smoothly In Perfect Control - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David SamuelFor a bike wheel to roll smoothly, all the spokes must be strong and well connected. They connect to the hub. The hub is the central point of the wheel and connects to the axel. As I discovered by my own experience, when one spoke out of the 20 on my bike wheel broke, the whole wheel was wobbly ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - How To Make Life Roll Smoothly In Perfect Control - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David SamuelFor a bike wheel to roll smoothly, all the spokes must be strong and well connected. They connect to the hub. The hub is the central point of the wheel and connects to the axel. As I discovered by my own experience, when one spoke out of the 20 on my bike wheel broke, the whole wheel was wobbly ...
Views: 1366 - What is Your Attitude? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Melanie EathertonLast week was another one of those weeks where I am amazed at how much I learn in such a short time and of course…I learn from my patients……. The first story is of a wonderful, full of life 96 year old woman. She had the most amazing sparkle in her eyes. She came to me in one of those ...
Views: 1134 - Bring Your A Game - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Melanie EathertonI recently had the opportunity to hang out with a good friend who is a coach for a highschool cheerleading squad. These girls are amazing. It is that time of year when the girls try out for the coming year. There are many seniors to go and many freshman to come aboard. One thing that I ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - UNTRUTH IN ADVERTISING - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Bruce WrightWith the advent of TiVo and digital video recorders embedded into cable and satellite broadcast services, it’s a wonder that people still watch commercials anymore. But I’m one of those viewers who find many of the commercials to be more enjoyable than a lot of the actual programming. Why, I ...
Views: 1926 - Are You Commited to Your Success? Or Are you Simply Involved?! - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Stephen SuccessWhat is the Difference Between Involvement and Commitment? This is by no means a trick question. When it comes to your Success in life are you Involved or are you committed? Many people get frustrated with life; they get ticked off when they think of their current situations or place in ...
Views: 1690 - How to become more Productive - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe man or woman who wants to get more out of life strives to become more productive. When we think of productivity we normally think of a workplace contribution but productivity can apply to our hobbies and also to sport. When we talk about being more productive we are talking about getting ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - How to become more Productive - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe man or woman who wants to get more out of life strives to become more productive. When we think of productivity we normally think of a workplace contribution but productivity can apply to our hobbies and also to sport. When we talk about being more productive we are talking about getting ...
Views: 1183 - The Purpose Behind Your Goals - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Hannu Pirila”People are not lazy. They simply have impotent goals – that is, goals that do not inspire them.” - Anthony Robbins There is no question about it. Just having a goal is not enough. It’s like a motor without the fuel – it just won’t run. The fuel to keep your motor running is your purpose, ...
Views: 1756 - Principles & Ideas to be Discussed in the Personal Success & Leadership Workshop - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bob White1. What is the underlying purpose of this workshop? – To facilitate your focus. What we focus on we move toward … the sharper our focus, the quicker our progress. 2. Why are we here? … What is the purpose of life? … What is success? – To develop our full (unlimited) potential by ...
Views: 662 - How to Be Happy - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Sarah Lambert“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” – Democritus I once met a woman who had a little dog. The dog was very sweet and quiet, and wore a yellow uniform that said “Therapy Dog” in block letters. I was impressed by it’s patience, ...
Views: 1195 - How to Be Happy - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Sarah Lambert“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” – Democritus I once met a woman who had a little dog. The dog was very sweet and quiet, and wore a yellow uniform that said “Therapy Dog” in block letters. I was impressed by it’s patience, ...
Views: 1183 - Dancing at the Division of Motor Vehicles: How to Transform Drudgery into Joy - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Julie GenoveseAs the highway whisks me onward, I shake my head in despair. The DMV will be a zoo. It’s lunchtime...on a Friday...at the end of the month. Horrible. But I‘ve no choice. An hour ago, Bill found out he will be away on business all week. My license has to be renewed and I do not want to drag the ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - If YOU Were a Character in a Movie - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from James LynchToday I was reminded of an acting class I was in about 20 years ago. During an improv set in an art gallery, a fellow actor pronounced Manet as "Man-eht." He said (and truly believed), "In America you pronounce French names differently." I not only pointed out the correct pronunciation, I made a ...
Views: 867 - Five Ways to Reduce Relationship Conflict - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Marlene ChismI attended a talk about civility this week and was inspired to write about how to eliminate or reduce relationship conflict. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Forni, a professor from John Hopkins University who has dedicated his life to the civility movement. What struck me was his research ...
Views: 1467 - Having a Bad Day? Try a Little Perspective - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerSomewhere in the dim reaches of my Baby Boomer memory I have a vague memory of a comedian whose gag line was, “I shoulda stood in bed.” I found myself repeating that line to myself – though I used the more grammatical but less funny version – this morning. I should have stayed in ...
Views: 1960 - ANGER Managing its outburst! - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyOnce I was walking outside on a beautiful sunny day, I had stopped to chat with my horses and was walking towards the open field, when my dog came charging joyfully. It felt precisely like a locomotive ramming into my legs at full speed, sending me flying up in the air. Landing on my back, ...
Views: 1314 - 17 Steps to Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Bryan Schuetz1. Plan for Success The first step of a successful venture is to take time and careful planning. If you fail to plan then you plan to fail. It can be difficult to make the time for proper planning, but this time is crucial to get any venture off the ground. You might have to wake up 15 minutes ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - peace of mind in life - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat is peace of mind? How do you achieve peace of mind in life? Peace of mind is the absence of worry, stress, and anxiety. When your mind is tranquil and serene, then you are in control of your thoughts and emotions. In short, peace of mind or what some call inner peace is achieved when you ...
Views: 1301 - Performance - What is it? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Chrys PagePERFORMANCE! I want to talk to you this month about your performances. This is a subject upon which I have spoken before many times; but I am discovering in my practice that once a singer has established firmly the singing fundamentals that are given in "A Voice For A Lifetime in 30 Days", ...
Views: 1501 - Do You Practice the "Attitude of Gratitude"? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichHow many times have we all heard, read, or been told to develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" and our lives will be the richer for it? How many of us have actually done that? - and I mean really developed that ability to appreciate anything and everything - to see the positive in all ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - A Life of Purpose and a Reason to Live - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Vince DaCostaWhen I was about ten years old, I got lost! My Father did not send out a search party and my Mother did not call the police. I had not wondered into the woods by myself, nor had I run away from home. Actually I was at home. I was in a room in my own house. But I was lost. My Father was a ...
Views: 1237 - Stretch Rules of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ron BroussardHere are some rules that I live by. I call them my Stretch Rules if you will. No matter what happens in my life, I don’t let anything violate my core essence which is based upon these rules. That is what Stretch Yourself is all about. Asking yourself a simple honest question, “What do you ...
Views: 1322 - 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 ...
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