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- Failure is Not Fatal! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI know that, for many people, the number one fear in life is supposedly public speaking! In my opinion, right 'up there’ on the list, is the fear of failure! I hear this all the time and it drives me crazy. "Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Do I Need an Anger Management Course? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from William F SmithAnger is part of life, as real and important as happiness, sadness and joy. But when anger spins out of control, we suffer. Work, relationships and health are a few of the areas where too much anger can hurt us. I would like to share three measurements that can help you quickly determine if you ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - Is Anger Management a Load of Bull? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from William F SmithAre anger management classes a helpful option that can improve the lives of those who take them, or just a tool employers use to avoid lawsuits or to keep from having to fire someone? That is a fair question, and I am going to give you an answer. Both are correct. I know I sound ...
Views: 2341(2 votes) - Anger: The Secondary Emotion - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from William F SmithFrom the time we are born, we experience and express emotions…happiness, sadness, fear, frustration and anger. So why is anger a secondary emotion? Because we learn it as a response to other emotions. Humans are born with a protective “fight or flight” instinct. We respond to fear by either ...
Views: 3557(1 vote) - How To Not Be Controlled By Fear, Failure, Turmoil & Unhappiness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from William CottringerHow To Not Be Controlled By Fear, Failure, Turmoil & Unhappiness By Bill Cottringer “A life of all positives would be very negative and probably very boring.” ~The author. A true but unpopular reality is that you really can’t live a life free of fear, failure, turmoil and ...
Views: 3275(2 votes) - Finding Happiness by living in the present - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peter GKey #5 to Happiness – Living in the present “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.” ~Babatunde Olatunji At first glance, you might ask – what does living in the present have to do with happiness? What’s so great ...
Views: 2009(2 votes) - The Power of Choices - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesThe Power of Choices Too often we find ourselves anxious and disappointed when an opportunity dissolves or when things do not turn out the way we had hoped. In such a crisis lies opportunity. We have a choice, either we can dissolve with the failed opportunity or we can create other ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Appreciating My Double Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Susan VernicekBy Susan Vernicek Do you live a double life like many of us do? Do you like your double life? My goal is to run the magazine full time in an office and not in a one room studio/bedroom that I have now. I want an office where my staff and I can all be together turning our creative ideas into ...
Views: 1327(3 votes) - 5 Instant Ways To Build Your Confidence! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Matthew Watkinson1) The Sum of 5 It has been said that you are the sum of five people you spend most of your time with. In other words, your friends, family or relatives that you spend most of your time with defines your character. A positive group of friends will encourage and influence you. So choose your ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Re-Learn the Art of Single Tasking - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Gary ShouldisHow many times a day do you check your email? Have you ever stopped mid conversation while speaking with someone to check and see who just sent you a message on your Blackberry? Not only is this rude, but it may be making you stupid. The average person checks their email 5-6 times a day. Opinion ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - Vivid Visions Visited - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from jesse wadeVisiting someone can be a very healthy welcome wonder, for we may enjoy inspiring insights, facilitate new friends, enjoy edibles, convincing conversation, long laughs, delicious desserts, and overall, an enviable evening. It is, usually, a nice exciting evening! Of course, visiting ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Is Resistance Sexy? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen I think 'resistance' what comes to mind is the French Resistance: a bunch of intrepid and dedicated underground rebels fighting for the freedom of their country - all with a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and irresistible French accents... But that's only good in the movies. Dealing with ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - A - Z of Getting The Life You Want, D - Decide Your Destiny - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Encouraging ExcellenceYes, simply decide where you want to be in life and take the necessary steps to give your life the X-Factor you want for it. You will be surprised how much you will achieve by yourself and how much help you will get to assist you on your way once you “put it out there” or declare your ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Celebrate Good Times: They are All You Really Have - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John GilmoreI had a friend who held up an object and asked me to concentrate on the object and try to move it. I looked at it, furrowed my brows, and took a beep breath focusing all of my energy on it. He asked, "Why do you have to do that to concentrate? Why not just stay relaxed. Everybody seems to ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Be willing to explore all opportunities. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison What a great quote. It certainly explains why so many opportunities get overlooked, right? It is easier to avoid new opportunities than to explore new ones, especially if a lot of ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - Price of a Worry-Free Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnOne difficult aspect of life is mastering our emotions. The concept of remaining calm in spite of what happens is easy … to agree with. Doing it is a much different thing. What happens when we allow ourselves to panic? We instantly lose sight of the obvious, forget everything we have learned, ...
Views: 1507(3 votes) - Good Enough~The New Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee BarnowImagine how much more of your brilliance you could share if you released it when it was good enough. Count the hours and the days and the months and maybe even the years that you may have held on to your wisdom because you believed it was not good enough. My background includes many years ...
Views: 1658(3 votes) - Releasing Fears - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Mary Anne CipressyMany times when we hear the word fear we think of being afraid, scared and frightened. These words translate into a feeling which we can experience. This lets us know we are being fearful. Some feel fear is a good thing as it is what keeps us from being in a dangerous situation. It is what keeps ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - You mind will solve your problems - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Mike EdwardsEveryone has irritating things going on in their lives that can be infuriating if they let their minds dwell on them. Often it is just a small thing that the mind has blown out of all proportion. The mind, being creative, thinks the dilemma as being worse than it is, it imagines the situation in ...
Views: 2519(2 votes) - Perfection: What Is It And Why Do People Struggle With It? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is perfection? Have you ever researched its meaning? For a word that creates such a challenge for people and can ruin lives, it isn’t very perfect! Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines it as, “broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness.” It then goes on to discuss its ...
Views: 5801(12 votes) - The Most Overlooked Must Do’s of Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Helaine IrisEveryone knows that marketing is really a fancy business term for “putting yourself out there”. And, true to human nature most people have some degree of resistance to becoming as visible as necessary to achieve success. Fact – if you want to make more money – you have to build tolerance and ...
Views: 2099(2 votes) - Conversations with V! ~ Do You See What I See... - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Val McLeodSome say "Seeing is believing". The question is, does the accuracy of attentiveness influence perception? In this Conversation with V! you'll receive 8 vision enhancers to sharpen your awareness for greater life abundance. Do You See What I See... Have you ever wanted to have a full blown ...
Views: 1942(3 votes) - Press the Refresh or Reset Button - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxI recently enjoyed a wonderful "break" on vacation with my family! However, I still managed to smuggle my laptop in with every intention of doing some work and creating that week's Coffee Break. So I put my assistant on standby and informed her that I would have the recording and worksheet to ...
Views: 2382(3 votes) - Do You Think Too Much? Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Laura NashAs mentioned in part 1, the rational mind we rely on so much to protect us is our main obstacle preventing us from reaching the potential we know we’re capable of. If we want to access this maximum potential inside us, we need to go beyond the rational thought process. Because we spend so ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - How to Project a Better Public Image? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Hernan VazquezNowadays people do not buy products or services because of their quality or price. In fact, they don’t even buy the product itself! How many times have you bought a product just by looking at it, having heard something good about it, or even having seen it on TV? This means that the product ...
Views: 7241(2 votes) - How to Increase Your Self-confidence at Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Hernan VazquezSomehow, when we were young, we thought everything was possible for us. We could easily say "I want to be an astronaut" and truly believe so! No matter what happened, we could speak (and also laugh, cry and shout) in front of a lot of people, without even noticing it! Somehow, as we grew ...
Views: 4255(2 votes) - Is Your Attitude Helping or Hurting Your Success? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Ruth HegartyI’ve found myself talking often this past week about attitude and how your attitude is both completely under your control and the #1 predictor of your success. Because, as William James so eloquently stated, "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by ...
Views: 2416(7 votes) - Become and stay determined to succeed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxIf you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of ...
Views: 12757(3 votes) - Why Aren't the Christians in Church? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Sally MarksSomeone sent me this joke and I saved it. I’m printing it as a topic for this self growth article. Squirrels had overrun three churches in town. After much prayer, the elders of the first church determined that the animals were predestined to be there. "Who are we to interfere with God's ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - Abandon all excuses and stop procrastinating! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxStop making excuses for why you cannot or will not do something. Excuses hinder your personal growth and block all opportunities for your personal and professional success. Just do what needs to be done. Why do so many people procrastinate when it comes to doing what they must or should ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - One Quick Way to Feel Better Fast: Smile! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Terry DrakeDid you know that smiling will make you instantly feel better? Yes, it is a scientific fact! So, all you need to do to feel better is smile. I am going to explain the science behind your smile and give some tips to practice and get better at wearing one. "A smile is an inexpensive way to ...
Views: 2817(2 votes) - Principles of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN“For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” Ralph Waldo Emerson For the most part, most of us are in pursuit of happiness. Some of us have preconceived ideas of what will bring happiness and others have very specific requirements. What I feel we must be on the ...
Views: 2671(2 votes) - D.E.N.I.A.L. - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Jodi Michele CooleyHave you ever heard "DENIAL is not a river in Egypt." Well I have an even better one, Denial stands for: Don't Even Know I Am Lying. It's hard to believe that denial would be classified as a feeling. I think Denial would be considered a numbing device, like Novocain for the ...
Views: 4312(3 votes) - The Role a Positive Mental Attitude Plays in Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEnough can not be said about the influence a positive mental attitude can have on your life. By adjusting your attitude to think primarily positive thoughts you can literally make all your efforts easier and more enjoyable as well! As a result your ability to become successful in any facet of ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Becoming a Rainmaker - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Scott HunterBecoming a Rainmaker ISSUE: Many people relate to marketing as some "bitter pill" that must be swallowed. This is unfortunate because with the present economic climate, i.e. the decreasing volume of work and the increasing competition, business development is critical and becoming at least ...
Views: 963 - Casa Bonka - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Sally MarksI recently went on a road trip along the Pacific Coast. I was awed by the majestic Redwoods that stood like proud titans protecting our nation’s sacred lands and wildlife. While driving along the highway with towering trees on either side of the road, CB, my nature-loving spouse, remarked it ...
Views: 2810(1 vote) - Midlife Women - the 3 Biggest Areas Transitioning Women Struggle With - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Deborah HayesChange…difficult or at least a little scary at any age but for the midlife woman this time in our lives can be very unsettling. The truth is by the time we reach this part of our lives we have become so accustomed to living for other people’s benefit that it can be downright disquieting when ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - Stress Management & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantA lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water? " Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. "If ...
Views: 2636(6 votes) - Doing What Others Say You Can Not Do - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Bruce McClellan“A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”– Walter Bagehot All my life, I’ve been terrible at taking direction, not for lack of intelligence, but lack of understanding why somebody would be interested in doing something simply because “that’s the way that things are ...
Views: 2425(1 vote) - The Secret of Flying - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John GilmoreSometimes the weather gets rough up there. What do I mean by “up there(?),” you may ask. I mean up there--high in the sky when you dare to spread your wings and learn the secret of flying. Sometimes I feel that life is only to teach us how to, “transcend the human condition of the common ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - How Well Do You Cope with Change? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere are two types of change to be aware of—the type you desire and the type you don’t. Do you feel you manage yourself well enough through these? Do You Want Your Life to Be Different? If you desire change in some area of your life, the first thing that must change is whatever in you ...
Views: 2728(1 vote) - Want What You Have - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Mike RobbinsRecently someone said to me, "Mike, I read the best book of my life a few years ago. It only had four words in it, 'want what you have'." As simple of a concept as this is, I was struck by its wisdom and began to think about it in my own life. Sadly, as I thought about it more deeply, I ...
Views: 2641(3 votes) - An Affordable Website Design and Development - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Abhimanyu SharmaThere are many ways to get an affordable website design. There are few software which can create a website for you within fractions of time but you cannot take help of such software because you want unique and well functioning website not bunch of problems. You can get website development based ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Attitude: It All Starts Here - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Theresa BehennaAfter stumbling across the following article on Linked In, I totally had to reproduce it (with permission of course). Author Colleen Slaughter (www.coachforauthenticleaders.com) shares a simple solution for worry warts that create so much stress for themselves it often leads to being ...
Views: 2552(2 votes) - Am I Worth It? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Rita Bigel-CasherThis question came up for me yesterday when I decided to make myself a healthy lunch. As I was assembling the ingredients that included, lettuce and basil from my deck garden, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrots, snap peas, walnuts and boiled shrimp dressed with a lovely olive oil ...
Views: 2832(4 votes) - Consistently Outperform Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jack SingerAdd Sales TRIUMPHS Model to Your Selling Skills Repertoire Susan has been doing well in her sales career for many years. She understands how to make cold calls, how to follow up on leads and referrals and how to offer excellent customer service. Yet, she’s amazed at how much ...
Views: 2102(1 vote) - Are You the Historian Or the Screen Play Writer For Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhen you think and talk about your life, do you tell the story of what has been, or do you tell the story of what you want to create and experience? If you are the historian of your life, you look at your life and tell the story of what has been, and all the things that have happened that ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Teaching Children to be Lucky and Happy: Characteristic #4 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people have an ability to turn their bad luck into good fortune. There are obstacles and disappointments in everyone’s lives. Being lucky doesn´t mean you eliminate them all. It has to do with how we look at them. Dr. Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, found three ...
Views: 1926(5 votes) - Overcoming Sadness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANNo, I did not see Toy Story 3; but, recently, my wife and two daughters did. When my wife came home, she shared with me the premise of the story. As she told it to me, I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness. Similar to the bubbling over sensation when we uncontrollably belly laugh, I felt a ...
Views: 3516(3 votes) - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
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