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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Self image, Self Esteem, Positive thinking, Positive psychology, Success, Success principles, Self help, Self Help books, Empowerment, Transformation, Thoughts, Inspiration “Inspiration, ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Web sites: www.lulu.com/craiglock and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig Craig's blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is ...
Views: 3105(1 vote) - How to Deal with Fear, Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonI spent some time with a client last week who talked of his fears for the state of his business, how he was afraid of what others would think of him if his business collapsed and how he was afraid of where is marriage was going as a result. Although he believed his problems to be unique, the ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - How to Find and Follow your Inner Calling (from the Oprah Winfrey Show - Part One) - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: How to Find and Follow your Inner Calling (from the Oprah Winfrey Show - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Category/Subject: Personal growth, Oprah Winfrey, dreams, inspiration, life purpose, success, motivation. Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - How To Get Promoted! Take control of your destiny. - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2003 from Frank LunnIt Is Up To You So, you want to get promoted. The possibility really lies in your own hands. Remember the trite but true saying, “If it is to be, it is up to me!” Don’t wait for things to happen. Set yourself apart from the crowd and make things happen. Most people look outward for success. ...
Views: 3289(1 vote) - How to get real with yourself - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Debra SloverEmotionally we humans sometimes put up blocks and barriers in order to avoid the reality of our lives. Whether we are in a bad marriage, having troubles in interpersonal relationships, or we are feeling frustrated with our lack of advancement in our career, we lie to ourselves about it. We make ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - How To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Laura NashWe can tap into the source of everything by overcoming the constant internal monologue of our rational mind through meditation. We can utilize this connection once we’ve established it in our lives by focusing our attention and energy. We can and do influence the source whether we have ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - How To Give Yourself What You Want and Stop Getting Mad - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondI do what you want, but you never let me do what I want! Justin had his heart set on the new BMW sports car, but Bernice wondered whether it was the best way of spending money at this point. There were other more important priorities like her business start up, the kids school fees and house ...
Views: 1845(2 votes) - How to Guarantee You Are Listening - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When you speak, do others hear you? Do they ‘listen’ to you? Are you listening to them? Listening and hearing are different actions. Hearing is the physical act of the ear picking out sounds from another’s voice. It simply happens. Listening is what you consciously choose to do. Listening ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - How to Have a Holiday Catered to People - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen we apply our knowledge from the DISC, the StrengthsFinder(tm) profile, the Keirsey, and the EQ-Map, we can eliminate a lot of the stress in the holidays. How does this work? Well, if you're going shopping for the tree with someone who is ambitious, forceful, decisive, strong-willed, ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - How to Have an Emotionally Intelligent Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Susan DunnEvery time Valentine’s Day comes along, I think of the day before Valentine’s Day a couple of years when, as I was leaving the card and gift shop where I’d selected some Valentines, while cursing the materialism dictated to us by Madison Avenue that demanded the expression of feelings with ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - How to Have the Best Vacation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dave CrenshawI once overheard a business owner say that he felt more productive and Invaluable when he took a vacation, though not for the reasons one might expect. He explained that he worked in a whirlwind just before the vacation to make sure everything was taken care of before he left. Then, when he ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - How to Live Life to the Full - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Willie HortonEver wonder what you’re doing here – what life is all about? Ever wonder why life’s ups and downs toss you around like a piece of driftwood – why life seems to go swingingly for some people but not for you? Ever wonder will there be an end to stress and worry – whether, some day, you’ll be able ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - How to make your life experiences count - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Debra SloverYour past experiences inform your way of life, thoughts, and feelings about every new situation you encounter. If you do not do the work to learn and grow from your painful experiences, you will keep experiencing unnecessary pain until you learn. Learning the lessons you need to discover are ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - How To Move Through Blocked Energy In Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Heather DominickWhat exactly is "Blocked Energy?" Blocked energy is, in essence, when you want to move forward in an area in your business, but you find yourself feeling stuck. How do you know when you're experiencing it in your business? You may find yourself thinking and/or saying things like... "I'm ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - How to Overcome FEAR in Four Steps - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksGeorgia (name changed for confidentiality) got stuck in the process of writing her business plan. She was holding back because she was afraid of the judgment and criticism she expected from a collaborative business partner.When she redefined "judgment and criticism" as "valuable research and ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - How to Overcome Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonGreetings! Especially for service-oriented business owners navigating business expansion, career change, and retirement, self-sabotage holds the potential to create frustrated havoc instead of joyous satisfaction. From my perspective, based on my own experience and decades of observations ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - How to Release Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Shela SkarpA limiting belief is any belief you have that is not serving your highest good and is not aiding in your personal growth. These beliefs are usually formed during childhood, and come from your parents, relatives, teachers, and peers. They combine to form the basis of your paradigm, or how you ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - How to Turn the Ordinary into the Extra-ordinary - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Craig LockHOW TO TURN THE ORDINARY INTO THE EXTRA-ORDINARY Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Faith, inspiration, empowerment Here are my notes from Charles Price (Living Truth Ministry 30th August 2009) My Note: Where the term "Him" is used, use whatever term which you use to describe God, ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - How to Turn Your Weird into Your Wonderful - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jackie GartmanI always thought I was weird. I felt like an outcast in middle and high school, Girl Scouts, college, and most of my jobs. I still feel weird sometimes. I never felt twelve when I was twelve, I never felt 25 when I was 25, and I don't feel like I'm 48. Whatever those ages are supposed to feel ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - How to upgrade your ENERGY - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Jon GordonWhat does your personal energy meter read? On a scale of 1-10, with 10 representing “completely energized” and 1 indicating “It’s a miracle you can get out of bed”, think about what your energy level is right now? Now, think about what your meter reads most of the time? When I ask these ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - How your Thinking drives your Behaviours - by How your Thinking drives your Behaviour
This is a critical analysis technique for identifying your Utility / Hard-coding Profile. This personal exploration provides insight into your unique personality and behaviours. Perform the analysis, discuss the result with somebody you trust, and then ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - I Wake up Smiling - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jeanie Marshall"I wake up smiling" could be a metaphor for life's enlightening moments, a song title about a smile, or the response to transition from sleep to the day's activities. I love the waking-up smile as a metaphor for enlightenment, and maybe I'll write a song someday, but I do mean literally that ...
Views: 2639(3 votes) - If Being Ambitious Makes Me a Bitch – Please Capitalize the “B” - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Gayle LaSalleAs I get older, and hopefully, wiser, I tend to become more of a rebel. The one way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t. I wish I could say I’ve always been this way but that’s not so. It’ a trait I’ve developed along the way, likely because I’ve had to take risks and I’ve found ...
Views: 2432(3 votes) - If the Floor's Dirty, Don't Call a Meeting, Pick Up a Broom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2003 from Susan DunnMother Theresa. How would you describe her? Compassionate? Kind? That’s not what people who knew her said. In my Strengths course, I ask the learners to name the major strength of different well-known people. Here’s what Pamela Sheppard replied: “The standard is compassion, but, having ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - In Challenging Times, No More “Inner Child”: Boldly Bring Your Inner Chutzpah - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Mark GorkinOver lunch, a colleague posed a provocative challenge: “Write an article on chutzpah.” He believes the timing is right. In this difficult economy and uncertain times it’s certainly tempting to withdraw into a shell. But a better strategy might be a contrary one, throwing off the shell and ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Success – the ten Steps companion - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ade AdenekanInternet marketing success today cannot be achieved in a jiffy and that is the reason why it needs certain elements and steps that one should take in order to realize one’s dreams of making good living income from the opportunities offered by the World Wide Web or the Internet if you like. ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - Irony of Introvert Guilt: You Can Beat It - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Patricia WeberMany introverts I speak with, particularly prospective clients, are relieved to know it’s really okay to be an introvert. In the business world or even in personal life in, being around what can seem like mostly extroverts, we can feel alone, even alienated. The guilt of not being able to fit ...
Views: 2883(3 votes) - Is Your Job Making You Sick and Cranky? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Gael DrumWe know that living in the 21st century can be similar to sitting on a rollercoaster zooming along at an incredibly frantic pace. It can be a challenging task to pull on the brakes and slow the rollercoaster down, refuel it, and attend to its maintenance, so it can run at its optimum level. Work ...
Views: 1568(3 votes) - It's 'Cause I Have To, Mr. Elmer: An EQ Tale - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnElmer builds roofs and runs construction crews. One afternoon he went fishing with one of his employees. Same bait, same hole, same fishing pole, but he was catching nothing, and his buddy was raking them in. “How come you’re catching all the fish?” Elmer asked. “It’s ‘cause I have to, Mr. ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - It's All About You - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowTrusting in yourself and having the fortitude to persevere is essential to your success in life and in reaching your goals. Allowing yourself to be triumphant and placing yourself in a position to prosper creates an environment that is filled with twists and turns that lead you to a place where ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance" Author: Phwaye Aye Shared (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Inspiration, Phwaye Aye, Hope, Dream, Believe Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 979(4 votes) - It's Late September, Maggie, and I Really Should Be Getting Back to School: An EQ Tale - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2003 from Susan DunnThe young man in this song, who lets Maggie keep him away from things he should be doing, is not practicing Intentionality. Intentionality is one of the higher level emotional intelligence skills. It means saying what you meaning what you say. Keeping your word, in other words, and doing ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - Jealousy Paralyzes Creativity, Productivity and Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Lauren MillerCNBC: Jealousy Paralyzes Creativity, Productivity and Relationships, Says Stress Relief Expert Lauren E. Miller Published: Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011 | 8:10 AM ET According to Harvard Medical School, 80% of disease is stress related. "Jealousy can create stress," says stress relief expert ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Jim Rohn, an Interview and Short Reflection - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Avil BeckfordI got the opportunity to interview my hero and invisible mentor, Jim Rohn, a few years ago. On December 5, 2009, Jim Rohn a business philosopher and teacher, passed away from pulmonary fibrosis. I was very saddened by the news, but his words will live on, and I am grateful for the 30 minutes ...
Views: 5850(1 vote) - Just Be - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Micaela Bellopede28 years ago, I got my first job teaching children. I loved working with kids, singing songs, playing games, doing art, learning, growing. I did not know at the time that taking care of children would become the theme of my life. Over the years, I have been a mentor and teacher to thousands ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - Keys to an Unshakable New Self - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2004 from Guy FinleyAny weakness we may harbor in our present character persists only because we have yet to see how its presence compromises our happiness, but a growing awareness of this interior shakiness changes everything. Our awakening stirs within us a Celestial Character created for the purpose of ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Knowing the Job Scope of Your Company Media Specialist - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Andrew ChowPosition Overview Reporting the VP Marketing, the Media Specialist is responsible for managing media strategy and relations. Additional responsibilities include: planning, writing, and distributing press releases; development of online/offline advertising campaigns; tracking, measuring, and ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Law Of Attraction: Every Life is Fixable No Matter How Bad Things Seem - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Maria MeinersWe all have days when nothing seems to be going right. Heck some of us even have weeks and months like that. But even in the darkest of times there is always the possibility that things can get better.The truth is no matter where you are today you are only ONE choice away from improving your ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - Learning Self Correction - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from cedric riceI’m not tooting my own horn here but one thing that I am learning is that life is much easier when you learn how to correct yourself. One thing is certain and that is that either you can keep yourself straight or life will straighten you out. Now I know that there are turns, knots, quirks, and ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Learning Time Management Increases Productivity - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Debra SloverBeing productive assumes that the outputs you're producing are quality products. A product can be something tangible or intangible. It might be a widget you create at work, or it could be a result from your community involvement or child rearing. Whatever the results of what you're doing, this ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Learning to Enjoy The Holidays No Matter Where You Are - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Laurie McAnaughIt's the time of year where we are reminded of all we have to be thankful for. For many, this time of year can also be very draining as it sometimes brings forth difficult memories and painful feelings of inadequacy as families come together. Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I behave ...
Views: 1124(4 votes) - Lessons From a Balloon Ride - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaI knew I had made a breakthrough in my positive attitude when I went for my first hot air balloon ride. We had been told several weeks ago that my husband and I had been chosen to accompany his mother on the ride to spread his cousin ashes over the family farm. I was so excited I could hardly ...
Views: 1456(3 votes) - Lessons From the Creek - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2004 from Deborah MartinEverything is in flow here in Northern Michigan. Buckets of water have flowed off the snow-covered roof. That water, along with the melting snow banks is finding its way down the hills to my driveway. I no longer walk to the mailbox, I wade. The maple sap is flowing too. Drive by a good stand of ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Let Us Dare To Dream - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Michael DennisLet Us Dare To Dream Namaste! Let us stop and breathe in the sweet fragrances and beauty that Mother Nature so freely offers each of us and express our gratitude. Nature’s bounteous, colorful cornucopia reminds us that it is time to dream bigger. It is time to have our soul aroused, our ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - Letting Go: What Does Letting Go Mean To You? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to living life in the present moment and being free from attachments to the past and to specific outcomes in the future; letting go is often spoken about as the ideal. And through letting go, one can then allow life to flow. Also, as a result of this, a lot of the stress that can ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - Life Can be So Simple - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from J CostaI was asked, “How can you live your life this way with no money?” I started to laugh. If you have read some of my other articles on my blog you will have pieces of problems that I have dealt with. Some people would call it a dark cloud, others judge you by what society would say as a ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - Life Focuses: Fun and Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Terry ClancyThe Two Major Focuses of Every Lifetime ... When Lazaris has spoken of Life Focuses in workshops and consultations, he has always said that people have seven of them in every lifetime, varying from person to person and from lifetime to lifetime, depending upon what they want to be doing any ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Life Management - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLife Management; being in charge of your own life and having the power over what you do, when you do it, what you say, and how you say it is the direct result of you being in command of your own life. It is your event to run; it is your orchestra to direct and your corporation in which to ...
Views: 1143(3 votes) - Life on Purpose: How to start living it - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Erivynn (Erivynn)What is my passion and life's purpose? I have thought long on that question as I plowed through basic schooling, deliberated over college courses, experienced angst in choosing a major, and eventually my graduate degree. And that was just the beginning. How was I to discover my reason for ...
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