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- Do You Really WANT Responsibility For Your Feelings? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Margaret PaulDeciding that you WANT responsibility for yourself and your feelings is one of the biggest changes you can make in your life. Miles was stuck. His financial situation was scary and there was constant conflict with his wife and two children. He was in deep despair and he felt angry and very ...
Views: 1078 - Okay, so you messed up. Now what? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayOkay. So you did something wrong. Maybe you made a social blunder; maybe you carried out some task and failed. In short: You messed up. For people with low confidence, failure can be downright devastating. I know. Because I used to be ashamed of things I did or said. All the time. And ...
Views: 1078 - Sundown, Letdown - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSundown, letdown; why is it that when the sun sets, the dishwasher’s ready for its evening spin and all is quiet in your home that the desire to consume food is such a powerful force? It’s as though when twilight is upon us it stirs up feelings, thoughts and behaviors inside our mind, body and ...
Views: 1077 - The "Real" Secret to Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Nina AmirWhen you think of the word “success” is the first thing that comes to mind a self-portrait? If you don’t see yourself as successful, that vision needs to change. You truly deserve the success you want… It’s just a matter of achieving that state. And that’s the tricky part, isn’t ...
Views: 1077 - How to Finish That Big Project - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Ursula JorchEver have a project that was never completed and just haunts you? Yeah, me too. I wish I could say I finish everything I start, but that wouldn’t be telling you the truth. Like many entrepreneurs, I have a lot of ideas. A lot. And my starting energy is high for projects I’m excited about. ...
Views: 1076 - The Train Ticket - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Ron ParkerThe Train Ticket I gave my grandson, upon his graduation from High School, a battered old train ticket, dated June of 1961. He was always to keep it with him, and refer to it whenever his life went awry. Background I was a young soldier stationed in Metz, France. I was sent to a ...
Views: 1076 - How to Birth Your Dreams by Going Out Of Your Mind - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Saskia RoellHave you ever been called out of your mind? All my life-changing decisions have been made when I was out of my mind. What does it mean to be out of your mind? It means that you don’t listen to the stories that keep you stuck in fear and stop you from taking inspired (in spirit) action. The ...
Views: 1075 - Untangling the Knotty Problems of Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2019 from Wm. Hovey SmithUntangling Life’s Knotty Problems Wm. Hovey Smith, Nov., 2019 “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is an often heard admonition. Cleaning up after a camping trip brought this lesson into focus in a powerful way as I attempted to untangle a knot of three different sizes of ropes and cords after a ...
Views: 1075 - How values-based leadership drives company culture and why it matters - by Submitted on May 05, 2020 from Katy McQuaidcul·ture ˈkəlCHər/ noun Merriam-Webster c: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization a corporate culture focused on the bottom line A company’s culture is driven by the leader of an organization and the most successful ...
Views: 1074 - Want Change? Your Belief Determines Your Ability - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from John HaldermanStudents of personal growth and development know that change is greatly affected by their ability to take command of and alter their thinking. This concept of changing your thinking to change you life was brought to the limelight with the movie, "The Secret" and it's description of the Law of ...
Views: 1074 - What’s Your Sauce? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Will MarreYesterday I went to a funeral. Mary was the 94 year-old grandmother-in-law of one of my best friends, Michael. Mary is a fearless soul that left a big impression by simply being herself. Her life was the great American Dream. Italian immigrant. Little education. Came to San Diego from ...
Views: 1074(4 votes) - 4 Tips to Break Through a Systems Breakdown With a Smile - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Sharon DesjarlaisIt's 11:47 p.m. Saturday night and I just hung up after 2 hours on the phone with a computer technician named Karthick. This was on the heels of 2 weeks of technological and communications breakdowns that brought my business to a grinding halt. If you've run your own practice for any ...
Views: 1073(6 votes) - Be Your Own Authority and Practise Choice In Everyday Life. - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2018 from Christiana StarEvery day is full of decisions: what to wear, what to buy for dinner, which way to go, who to contact, when to take the dog for a walk … But while those ‘small’ choices might affect how your day goes, it is the big ones that have a significant effect on your life. To work out the choices you can ...
Views: 1073 - Three Good Things - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Julia JamesFor every thing that goes sideways in our lives, there are twice as many things that go right. However, all too often we focus on the few mishaps rather than the positives. This negative focus sours our day lowers our immune system and makes us feel powerless. I notice this tendency in myself ...
Views: 1073 - We Are Representatives - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen opportunities present themselves for us to make a difference, we may not realize it until the time has come and gone. We may be so wrapped up in the events or the conversations with the people we don’t realize God is presenting a moment for us to share. We can share by openly saying how ...
Views: 1073 - Your Response is What Counts - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Ben NelsonThere is often the debate on what has the most effect on how a person ends up. Is it how they were brought up? Is it the events that happen in their lives? Is it the circumstances that surround them? While these factors may have some impact, the thing that has the ability to change your ...
Views: 1073 - Career Bliss: Happily Ever Now What? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardTrying to find the ideal job is like trying to find the ideal mate. Mr. Right may sound good on paper but off of it, his issues coupled with yours may overflow a newsstand. So what do you do? 1)Decide quickly based on the first few meetings that “he’s just not that into you” or vice versa ...
Views: 1072 - ***A Complimentary Complaint - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Kevin BurnsI recently had a question to ask my bank about my business. I called the toll-free number on the web site and was connected with a gentleman who gave me the answer to my question. While we were on the phone, he also had a look at my business account and offered a couple of suggestions for new ...
Views: 1072 - >>> Top 21 Inspiring Gratitude Quotes For Business Owners and Self-Employed Professionals. - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Sandra Margret B.Sometimes we get lost in our day to day grind and we forget to stop and recognize what we take for granted. When is the last time you appreciated the mail man/woman delivering your mail Monday through Saturday? What about the fact that you have at least ten restaurants to choice from for dinner? ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Changing Inner Dialogue Crucial for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineHow to Change the Way You Talk to Yourself From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Each of us has a subconscious inner voice, called an “inner dialogue,” that strongly influences our life. Since it has always ...
Views: 1072 - Happy Birthday To Me - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorWhy is it every year I have some expectation of what the day of my actual birthday will be like and for some reason, the day never lives up to my expectation? I am thankful that I gets gifts for my birthday and that I celebrate it. Some families don't even celebrate birthdays, and I am not in ...
Views: 1072 - The Power of Peace by Kranti Gaurav - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Kranti GauravHaving a manner of peace and quiet is extremely valuable. It's a disposition that says, "I'm confiding in God," and it talks intensely to individuals. Be that as it may, it requires significant investment, center and the beauty of God to be reliably serene. One approach to create ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - creativity - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2020 from Saira MunsifThought is a very wonderful thing. It is like a small stone thrown into a pond, and it will cause countless ripples, but the size of its outward spread is unpredictable, because it is related to the turbidity of the water quality. Thought is not only the most precious wealth of life, but also ...
Views: 1071 - Okay, But What If You Could? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesOkay but what if you could learn to live the life that you really wanted? Yes, and maybe there’s another explanation for what happened. What if you could allow someone who knows more about it to help you get it done? Well, could there be another way to make it happen? Alright, so ...
Views: 1071 - One Key to Success is Positive Emotions - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Tracy BrinkmannDo you want your life to be more positive in every area? Your health, your wellbeing even your feelings of success and happiness? Then one key you need to utilize to unlock this flight to success is your positive emotional energy. Think about it for a moment, you have had a day when ...
Views: 1071 - Practically a Genius or Practical Genius - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Jerry StockingLast weekend I was sitting in a bar with two internet marketing geniuses. I was immediately reminded how much I enjoy and am turned on by genius. There guys aren't the kind of heady, top heavy geniuses who can do one thing better than anyone else but are just plain weird when out of their narrow ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - 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: 1070(1 vote) - 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: 1070(1 vote) - 3 Feelings That Can Harm Your Health and the Health of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Valencia RayPersonal power is not often linked to the types of feelings that we have. In fact, most people would rather not acknowledge their feelings at all, which is unfortunate as research has shown that the magnetic energy of feelings is 5,000 times greater than that of thought. Our culture ...
Views: 1068 - GETTING TO YES! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.A book entitled, Getting to Yes, appeared several years ago. It focused on the art and science of negotiation, and how to make beneficial compromises as we each pursue our peculiar aims. As used in this article, however, getting to yes implies mastering the steps needed to experience the ...
Views: 1068 - It's Not All About You - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Katrina Kotzen"It's not about you." I remember reading these 1st four words in Chapter 1 of Rick Warren's best-selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life." I remember pausing and going through this succinct talk with myself that went something like, "Wait a second, if it is not about ME, then who in the world ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - RECOGNIZE YOUR TRUE WEALTH - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Julia JamesHaving just returned from a long journey through Peru and Chile - my first real-life encounter with the harsh realities of developing countries - I am now acutely aware that warm running water in my home is a luxury. Having endured the howling engines and black clouds of exhaust that filled the ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Universe or Divine? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Joe VitaleA few people have asked me what I mean by the Divine or Universe. I’ve talked about this in my books and audio programs, but since it keeps coming up, I’ll also address it here. I’ll use one person’s recent questions as the kick-off, and I’ll end with a surprise gift for you. Here goes: 1- Is ...
Views: 1068 - How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Self Help Books, Attitude, Handbook to Survive Life, Personal Growth, Success Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 ...
Views: 1067 - Divorce Court - What to Do If You're Afraid to Go There - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanThe idea of stepping into a California divorce court is terrifying for a lot of people, and it is one of the things most people think of first when they hear the word divorce. This, however, is wrong. Television, movies and media in general have made us believe that a divorce always has to go ...
Views: 1067 - The Money Mind Trick - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Joe VitaleA massage therapist I know asked me if he should start asking people to donate money for his services rather than pay a specific price. He thought the former would be the ultimate demonstration of abundance consciousness. What do you think? Is leaving the payment up to the customer or ...
Views: 1067 - “Quantum Leap Thinking” EXPLAINED - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from James MapesRed phosphorus and potassium chlorate are stable chemicals when kept in isolation, but when they are mixed together and shaken, they explode. There is undeniable energy and a transformation takes place. Quantum Leap Thinking, or QLT, is a collection of ideas, concepts, distinctions, and ...
Views: 1067 - ***The Fine-Print Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsSo what do you think would happen if you stood up in a public forum and announced, “Our Company is in trouble and we now need a big injection of cash to keep our company going. If we don’t get the cash injection, we will be forced to lay off a lot of our workers, we will have to consider closing ...
Views: 1066 - Are You On the Right Path? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Joe VitaleI flew to Houston recently to do one thing: test drive a Spyker, a hand made exotic super car from Holland. It was a departure from my usual way of doing things. I never take a day off to fly to another city just to see a car. But it felt right. It felt like I almost couldn’t stop myself from ...
Views: 1066 - Clean up, or Rest and Recover, How Do we Choose? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Megan OltmanDiana Lee wrote a compelling post recently about the felt need to keep her house clean when she is home on total disability - called “I’m So Lazy: Ways We Trick & Abuse Ourselves“. I could really identify with those undermining tapes that play in our heads, telling us that whatever we are ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - From Failure to Success: Overcome Playing Small In 30 Minutes Or Less! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Saskia Roell“Oh, I’m so stupid!” she said. Marcie tried to dial in to the Soul Tribe Coaching Call for the first time two weeks ago. She dialed the number and couldn’t get in. When she was finally able to connect to the call she realized that she had said, “Oh, I’m so stupid,” at least 20 times before she ...
Views: 1066 - Success starts with truth. - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Kenneth LindA life insurance agent once said to me “Ken, you are not immortal.” Picture a tall bird with his head in the sand. I was in my 30’s, with military, college and business experience plus a wife and kids. This was not new information. He made his point by starting with a truth that most of us ...
Views: 1066 - Bad Weather - There's No Such Thing - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Judy RingerThere is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. -- Benjamin Zander Author/conductor Ben Zander’s quotation flashed through my mind when I had to cancel a day of work thanks to a nor’easter that blew though Portsmouth in January. As forecasters made their blizzard ...
Views: 1065 - What Are You Bringing Along? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Pamela BrunerThis morning, as I hiked up my mountain trail, I was joined by Samson, a big dog who lives near the foot of the trail. He set off up the mountain with me, sometimes walking with me, sometimes running to check things out just off the trail. As the trail got steeper, though, he started walking in ...
Views: 1065 - Your Heart Has a Mind of Its Own . . . Seriously - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Patrina ClarkEver have the feeling that your heart has a mind of its own? Turns out you were right. Ever acted on a hunch that you really couldn’t explain logically but you felt very strongly that it was the right thing to do? Neuroscience — the scientific study of the nervous system — is really ...
Views: 1064 - Power of Belief - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dia ThabetPower of belief What is a belief? Can strong beliefs affect your life? Do beliefs have power? To examine belief, we first have to understand how beliefs are formed. Studies show that most of people’s beliefs are formed by age seven and most of our beliefs are acquired by our family, friends, ...
Views: 1063(9 votes) - Why You Should Stop Fighting Against Those Unpleasant Situations In Your Life And Simply Learn To Accept Them - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Robert SpadingerAre there certain things in your life you absolutely dislike, but you still have to do? Then you are not alone. But what can you do? Here is what I suggest: * Stop fighting and get at peace with your current situation * Get clear about what you really want in life * From now on, ...
Views: 1063 - >>> 7 Effective Ways to Use Gratitude and Advance Your Sucess Mindset for Business Owners and Self Eployed Professionals - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Sandra Margret B.WHAT IS GRATITUDE? GRATITUDE is a quality of being "thankful" where one is ready to show deep appreciation and return genuine kindness. There are several aspects to gratitude. First, gratitude is the recognition of the value of something whether it is big or small. That value comes in many ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Bring Yourself Back to Life with Spring Cleaning from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWinter has a way of zapping the life right out of us, and this winter has been especially hard. While many, including me, are angry over winter weight gain, others are depressed from battling colds and flu, or living in fear of losing their jobs or homes. But, there is a way to get rid of the ...
Views: 1062 - Dr. Romance on: Kindness and Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Recently, I went through very unpleasant and difficult dental work, and the outpouring of kindness I received -- from my husband, who held onto my ankle all through the two and a half hours (and had nightmares that night about it) to my dear friends, who offered me support ...
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