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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Are You a Victim? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Linda SimmonAre You’re a Victim? Why do we choose to beat ourselves up over things that we’ve done, but not only that, frequently things that are done to us? So many of us seem to have a desire or need to make ourselves a victim. I call this phenomenon Victimhood and you won’t find that term in any ...
Views: 1250 - Are You Afraid Of Accepting More Good? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Linda-Ann StewartMany years ago, I participated in an exercise at a workshop to show us how at ease we were with allowing good into our lives. As I imagined a little extra good flowing in, I was fine. But when I visualized a lot more good, I started to get anxious, even scared. The exercise continued, ...
Views: 898 - Are You Afraid of Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre You Afraid of Public Speaking? You are not alone! Most people are terrified of public speaking but did you know there is something you can do about it? With practice, a mentor and a system everyone can become an incredible public speaker. One of the best ways to start is the ...
Views: 1317 - Are You Afraid to Journal? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Carolyn ShannonIs your privacy extremely important to you? Do you live in or work in an environment where your boundaries are often ignored or crossed? Does the thought of someone reading your diary or journal terrify you? One of the more humorous representations of the ramifications of this is portrayed ...
Views: 1444 - Are you afraid to speak up for your wants and needs? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lorna BlakeOne of the most important skills we need to develop in order to be happy is how to ask for what we want. Yet most of us never learn. Others think they’ll lose the things that are important to them – friendships, relationships, job etc. Still, nothing seems to create more frustration and ...
Views: 1293 - Are You Aligned With What You Want To Manifest? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day, I was thinking about how, as human beings, we can say that we want one thing but do things that don’t match up with what we want. Along with this, we can question if it is possible to attain it and even criticise what we want. As a result of this, we might not be able to attain ...
Views: 154 - Are You An Average Person? - by Submitted on May 30, 2007 from NancyAnn PicotteWe are all basically alike in our desires and capacities. There is not too great a difference in our abilities. Because there is not much foundational difference in people, we could theoretically assume everyone should progress at the same rate of speed. However, in practice this is just not ...
Views: 1164 - Are You An Empowered Single Woman? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, have you ever come across a woman who is so naturally friendly that when you put her inside a room of strangers, she’ll be friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a people-person, someone so unbelievably nice and charismatic that she can charm anyone into doing ...
Views: 1469 - Are You An Old Soul? - by Submitted on May 26, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, I have heard a number of people use the term ‘old soul’. Whenever this term has been used, it has been used to describe someone who is seemingly wise beyond their years, aware, a healer and/or someone who is ‘spiritual’, for instance. It hasn’t mattered if this person was at ...
Views: 680 - Are you answering your life's calling? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from LaTalya PalmerCan I share something with you? Although I didn't know it at the time, I tuned into my calling in my early 20's when I walked out of the downtown Brooklyn welfare office with my daughter. There was a voice from within that told me to never return. Straight out. IT inspired me to push for ...
Views: 1233 - Are You As Curious As A Lamb? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was out walking the other day, I came across a load of lambs. Having said that, it might be more accurate to say that a lamb spotted me and after this, I saw the lamb and a number of other lambs. This lamb was looking at me through a fence and I even managed to take a few pictures. I ...
Views: 890 - Are you at a crossroads? 3 Decision Making Secrets to Kick-Start Your Success! - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you know it’s time for a change? Maybe you know its time to start making more money, but you don’t know how. Or you are at a job you know is draining your energy and sucking the life out of you. It’s even possible that there are two great opportunities in front of you, and you just don’t ...
Views: 1247 - Are you Authentic? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Authentic is a very powerful word. Being authentic is being real. It is being genuine. It also is a process of being honest to yourself. It is in finding alignment with our hearts’ desires, to our values and in ‘not pretending’. It requires courage. It is ...
Views: 1420 - Are You Aware of Your Assumptions? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLet me take you on a quick virtual trip to Paris. You will travel alongside the 20-year-old me. This experience will not only heighten your awareness around the assumptions you are holding. I will also provide you with practical tips on how to move beyond them. I went to Paris as a nanny in ...
Views: 1335 - Are You Bonking Your Head? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLast spring, a Robin flew against my window in the morning, luckily the Robin survived, but strangely he didn’t learn from its painful experience. The Robin immediately flew against the window again and again and again.I was truly puzzled by this little bird’s behaviour. I searched the ...
Views: 991 - Are You Born To Win? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Jean-Paul CortesWe are all born with the seed of success, and yet as we grow up we seem to be pulled back by the weeds of our self-created limiting beliefs. If you have everything in you that you need to succeed; what then makes a winner? At the heart of the matter, lies a deep understanding of yourself and ...
Views: 849 - Are You Bound By Guilt? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWomen experience a lot of guilt. Many have heard me say that guilt is poison. It’s a poison that we must stop taking and giving to those around us. Guilt makes us do things we don’t want to do. Our children get away with more when we feel guilty. We say yes, to people, not just our children, ...
Views: 1678 - Are You Buying Into Someone Else's Narrative? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to watch the news on TV or to read a paper, they are likely to hear about what is taking place in the world. It can seem as though the channel or paper is simply passing onto them what is taking place; nothing more, nothing less. This whole process will then be very similar to ...
Views: 979 - Are You Carrying Emotional Pain From Your Adult Life? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a child can disconnect from their feelings when they are too painful to handle, an adult can also do the same thing. In both cases, it can seem as though the feelings have disappeared. Even so, in both cases the feelings will have most likely been pushed down into their ...
Views: 886 - Are you committed to your goals? If so show determination! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezWe have all been there. We have been frustrated by what appears to be failure to meet our goals. In reality, those apparent failures could be your inner voice putting you to test. When you think back to goals you have set for yourself, have you realized how easy or how soon you can fall of ...
Views: 2751 - Are you constantly seeking approval? It may be time to quit this dangerous habit. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Tele OpakunleAre you always looking for validation? Family, friends and colleagues are always in better control of your life’s direction, you are in fact fond of sampling ideas and opinions. Maybe you belong to that group of people who started with confusion and have ended up with greater confusion by the ...
Views: 2092 - Are you Contagious? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ronny PrasadPeople around us will intentionally or unintentionally pick up things from us (from our behaviour, our words, our expressions, our connections with other people). Children are a prime example of this. They are very quick to pick something up from adults around them. I believe that it is ...
Views: 927 - Are You Creating the Life You Want? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we embark on a new year, it is only natural for most of us to be somewhat introspective and to do our own personal "year-in-review." We evaluate our successes, what we might do differently and hopefully what we learned. We assess where we are and what we want to create by asking ourselves ...
Views: 1364 - Are You Eating Your Heart? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonA car cuts you off in traffic. Worse than that, it zig-zags in and out of lanes, putting innocent folks (you) at risk. You’re irritated, aggravated, you declaim loudly what a fool this driver is. Where’s a cop when you need one?! When you get home, you tell your spouse, your kids, the dog, ...
Views: 1549 - Are You Energetically Feeding Into What You Don’t Want? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf you were to take a step back and to reflect on your life, you may find that there are a number of things that you are not too happy about. In addition to this, you could find that you spend a fair amount of time thinking about these areas. What this is then going to mean is that a fair ...
Views: 790 - Are You Energetically Feeding Into What You Want Or What You Don't Want? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAt the end of last month, I wrote an article title ‘Are You Energetically Feeding Into What You Don’t Want?’ Since that time I have been thinking more about this topic and, as a result of this, I decided that I had more to share. This article could be seen as a follow-up or it could be seen ...
Views: 807 - Are You Enjoying Your Journey? - by Are you living the life that you truly want and enjoy? Many people tell me: “Larry you always look so happy and fulfilled.?I normally respond: “I am having the time of my life!!!?
I truly enjoy doing what I do. I have always loved talking and traveling. Now, to get compensated for something I ...
Views: 890 - Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Mellisa Jonas-HillThere is strength in our words. We can give power to those words with the thoughts we think and the actions we employ. This a serious matter. This is one of the ways we create our own peace of mind or lack thereof. Have you ever thought about what you are thinking when you start feeling ...
Views: 1061 - Are you feeling tossed around by life? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieAre you feeling tossed around by life? Always something that creates stress and challenge? The next time you feel this way instead of focusing on the problem or challenge change your perspective to "what do I desire overall?" I don't want you concentrating on the "how" only focus on the desire. ...
Views: 1271 - Are You Finally Fed Up With Being Fed Up? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Kelley KosowAre you… Sick of feeling stuck? Tired of talking about change that never seems to happen? Frustrated with feeling like you are never enough? Week after week I hear stories from people who just can't seem to get out of their own way. They are still talking about the same twenty pounds, ...
Views: 1177 - Are You Following Your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardIf not, do you know what is stopping you? Who is the voice in your head that talks you out of going after what you really want for yourself and achieving your potential? - by Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard This is top of mind for me as both friends and clients alike struggle to, not only ...
Views: 1514 - Are You For Real? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Dwayne KlassenAsk most people what defines a man and there is inevitably going to be comments about being responsible, standing up, taking responsibility for our lives and so forth. Of course every man embodies these character traits right? I mean if this is what defines being a man then it would stand to ...
Views: 1422 - Are You Getting Your Prospects Ready? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Serial entrepreneur Sarah Stedman sidles up to the organic snack bar to meet with an exciting potential client she's wanted to pitch to for a long time. She's feeling smart, sassy and super-energized after a hard morning workout. She has her best suit on, her new haircut has taken 10 years off ...
Views: 1023 - Are You Giving Your Power Away to Circumstances? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatWherever you are in life, no matter how much money or how big a house you have, chances are you feel that there is some circumstance or another that is holding you back from where you want to be. If you feel this way, you are not alone. In fact, it is far rarer to not feel this way than to feel ...
Views: 959 - Are You Having Fun Yet? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Kelley KosowHappy Summer! The season of relaxation, vacations, warm weather, and FUN! But after teaching hundreds of programs and working with thousands of people, I know that the reality is most people have a hard time having fun! We have a hard time putting their to-do lists down, kicking back, and ...
Views: 1071 - Are You Headed for the Corner Office? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Who gets the corner office? The woman who maneuvers and manipulates? The woman who is constantly pleasing? Whether you are a business woman, entrepreneur or corporate leader in training – your goal of the corner office is commendable. The woman who gets the corner office has these top 5 ...
Views: 976 - Are You Holding Your Kids Back From Success? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mark PapadasUntil the mid 1800’s, children were, for all intents and purposes, tiny adults. They worked long hard hours on the family farm, in mines, or in factories. The country was growing and needed production to sustain itself and its people. Kids were expected to shoulder their “fair share” of the ...
Views: 1006 - Are You Holding Yourself Back From Achieving Greater Success In Life? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIf you are reading this right now, I believe you have dreams and aspirations. Now the question I have for you is, are those dreams and aspirations easily achievable? If they are, then they are not big enough. Look, we were not called to be mediocre in life. We were created for greatness. Are you ...
Views: 1357 - Are You In A Toxic Relationship... With Your Space? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2021 from eWomenNetwork MarketingDoes your closet tell you that you’re a beautiful powerhouse every day? Does your office tell you that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to? Does your home welcome you at the end of the day with calming open arms? If not, you might be in a bad relationship… with your ...
Views: 657 - Are You In Breach of the Universal Laws of Success? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Virend SinghTo live a harmonious life, you must not only abide by the laws of your country, but also by the natural Laws of the Universe. If we transgress, there will be consequences. Like any country, the universe is also governed by certain laws. We refer to these as Universal Laws or Laws of Nature, ...
Views: 1345 - Are You In Love With Your Business? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowMany people from a variety of different disciplines have talked about the importance of loving what you do for a living. Yet for many of us, the reality is quite different. Somewhere between our childhood dreams of achieving our ambitions and the practical realities of actually running a ...
Views: 1175 - Are You in the Waiting Room of Life - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Lynda BevanAre you in the Waiting Room of Life? Are you waiting for life to happen to you? Do you feel that you are sitting in a waiting room and that in the next room you can see through the window where true life is being experienced by other people? Do you want to enter that room but don’t know ...
Views: 1618 - Are You Inspiring Others to Succeed? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Paul Lawrence VannLast week while delivering an interactive diversity program at Health & Safety Canada 2007,IAPA Tadeshow and Convention the audience inspired me. How did they do it? I'll explain how the audience inspired me. Speaking in foreign countries is great because the audience doesn't know you and it ...
Views: 2268 - Are You Just Right? - by Do you often think you are just right, or is it just the opposite? Have you ever thought you were too skinny or too fat, too tall or too short, too young or too old, ugly rather than beautiful or handsome, and so on?
These are untruths that have been foisted on us by all with whom we have come ...
Views: 830 - Are You Letting Society Define Whether You Are Successful Or Not? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago I was reading a story about someone in the public eye who felt a lot of pressure now that they had reached a certain age. This person said that there were a number of things that they should have achieved at their age. These were things that society told them that they needed ...
Views: 721 - Are you living behind walls? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackA few years ago, I had a dream about someone I haven’t met yet. In the dream, he and I shared a look that required no words to convey the depth of our love for each other and our acceptance of the other. We shared a soulful connection that took my breath away, a connection that was so powerful ...
Views: 1318 - Are You Living Life Small or Big? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Gini GreyWe always have a choice to be big or small, to operate from our higher selves or our egos. We can let our fears, inadequacies, judgments and smallness dominate or we can let our inner knowing, truth, trust and bigness lead the way. It’s a choice between dropping down to lower vibrations of ...
Views: 938 - Are You Living to Your Full Potential? Quiz - by Professional and life success depend on consistent, proactive thinking. When emotions such as fear, anger or frustration occupy our thoughts we approach situations reactively. Rather than staying on our path, unconsciousness produces choices which lead us off our path and into chaos, at the ...
Views: 2001 - Are you living within limits? 5 career coaching secrets to breaking free! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you find yourself wanting to do things but stopping and thinking, ‘I can’t do that.’ Or may be you wonder, ‘What will other people think?’ A lot of professionals believe that they aren’t smart, attractive, rich, or lucky enough to have the life they want. So they don’t pursue a promotion ...
Views: 1172 - Are You Living Your Resume or Eulogy? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had the honor of both attending and speaking at the annual Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently. The event was great, and one of the highlights for me was listening to an inspiring talk given by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post. In her talk she asked us a ...
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