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- 5 Secrets of Successful People - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from John HanlinThere are five fundamental habits or traits that all successful people share -- five so-called "success secrets" or characteristics that separate underachievers and the average folks among us from those who achieve great accomplishments in their lives. If you could watch a movie of different ...
Views: 4758(7 votes) - Who Says You Can't Change? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Terry DrakeWho is in control of you? Well, if you're not accepting responsibility for your life or what happens in it, it isn't you! In order for you to really create the life you want, then you have to accept responsibility for everything that happens in it. If you accept responsibility for something and ...
Views: 4741(6 votes) - Saving a Marriage after Financial Infidelity - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nikiya SpenceFinancial Infidelity continues to be a major contributing factor to why many marriages fail in this country. In fact, it is a well known fact that money problems rank among the top three issues, along with sex and kids that cause the most arguments in a marriage. Financial infidelity, also ...
Views: 4575 - No Motivation to Exercise?? Its All in the Mind! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Sheryl BardYou know that you should be exercising, you know how good it is for you, you know how much better you feel when you do it. WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DO IT!! How many times have you stuck to an exercise program for a few weeks or maybe even a few months and just started to really feel and see the ...
Views: 4573(2 votes) - How Procrastination Damages the Psyche - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Paul KeeneProcrastination is a problem for people with or without ADHD. The damage doesn't stop with the repercussions of not following through. It is more than failing grades on a report card, loss of promotion, missed opportunities, or getting dismissed from a job. Although the consequences are ...
Views: 4546 - Committing To Excellence - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONBy Jodi Nicholson Success starts with desire, perpetuates through a positive attitude and belief, and is achieved by commitment to excellence and perseverance. “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather ...
Views: 4545(1 vote) - How Romantic are YOU? Quiz - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow romantic are you? Quiz. It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this ...
Views: 4504 - Elderly Activities – How to Keep an Elderly Engaged and Entertained - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Simon MorrisOne thing that makes elderly withdraw from life is the boredom of post-retirement life when work life suddenly comes to a halt. It is, therefore, very important to keep a retired elderly person engaged in various activities, which suit his stamina. The elderly activities we are going to discuss ...
Views: 4484 - 3 Wick Candles: Simple and Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from mike rosalesThe 3 wick candles are candles that are normally made out of wax and 3 wicks with same height. They can give a room with warmth, colour and fragrance. The ambiance and mood set by these candles appeal greatly to many people and when you add the slight scents that candles often give off, the ...
Views: 4417 - Cleaning up your Past - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Lisa PhillipsIt never ceases to amaze me how we continue to punish ourselves and hold onto resentments for things which have happened in the past. We carry these bad feelings around with us like painful baggage for years and years and often deny ourselves the life we truly deserve to live as deep down, we ...
Views: 4384(2 votes) - Preventing Stress By Cleaning and Organizing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigHow Do You React to Stress? We all have stress. In fact, stress was designed by nature to help us cope effectively with life threatening situations. I’m sure you’ve heard of “Fight or Flight” as a response to stress. But less well know are other reactions to stress. I like to call one of them ...
Views: 4292(1 vote) - What are you sacrificing your dream...for? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from David ThompsonIn order to gain something we must first let go of something. This is a law of life. To lose weight for example, we must first let go of what is making us fat or out of shape. To be debt free we must cut back on the things that put us into debt in the first place. We must change our ways. All ...
Views: 4289(4 votes) - Delegating - Only Do what Only you Can do - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Liz CassidySeveral of my coaching clients have requested support with either time management or work life balance When we have a discovery conversation on their challenge there is generally much more to discuss on the topic of insufficient delegation. They're keeping excessive responsibilities, ...
Views: 4234 - Why Good Cleaning Habits Can Help You Become More Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesNot only clean people look more attractive and are preferred for companions, for obvious reasons, but they are also more successful, according to psychological research. You may not see the link between good cleaning habits and success now, but bare with me and you will be convinced. 1. ...
Views: 4184(1 vote) - How To Successfully Change Your Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Kirstin O´DonovanI am sure it is not the first time you have read about the grave consequences of negative thinking. The movie ¨The Secret¨ did really well at creating awareness around the impact of our thoughts on our lives. It has also been scientifically proven that our thoughts directly influence our lives ...
Views: 4177(2 votes) - Our Thoughts Determine Our Reality - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerWe create our tomorrows by what we think about today. If we focus on our problems of the past, then they will inevitably show up in differing forms in our future. If we focus on our successes, then these too is what we will encounter again. Thought patterns are habitual- awareness of thoughts ...
Views: 4160(1 vote) - 7-Day Mind Detox - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from denise sharptonOut with the old, in with the new. New as in “new” way of thinking. Shed the heavy weight of an overloaded and toxic mind. Why not drop the unhealthy weight by committing to a 7-day mind detox to flush-out negativity and old patterns of thinking? Usually, when we think of the word detox, we ...
Views: 4120(2 votes) - Bad Effects Of Smoking - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon BellThe rosy picture of cigarette commercials is a far cry from the grim reality that smoking brings. Rather than help you cope with the complexities of modern living, smoking brings many people closer to the grave. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said adult male smokers lose ...
Views: 4065(2 votes) - Instant gratification and how to avoid temptation - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Kristina PlimerHave you noticed that with each generation that hits adulthood, there appears to be a greater need for instant gratification? Whereas our parents' and grandparents' generations were content with staying in the same job for life, living somewhere that was not their ideal and going out for dinner ...
Views: 4031 - Using Good Judgment - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from David SamuelIn our search for knowledge which we hope will make our life better, we take any opportunity that we are convinced will benefit us. The problem is that we trust others who appear to be in an authoritative position and are presented as trustworthy because our nature, which has long been buried ...
Views: 4005(1 vote) - Kicked Out Of Bed! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Linkie SeltzerKicked Out Of Bed! MY CRIME? SNORING! (This is a true story. The names have been changed to protect the snorer and his wife.) I love sleeping next to my wife, but she just kicked me out of our bed! I can’t imagine what I possibly could have done that would cause her to take such a ...
Views: 3943(2 votes) - Happiness Drivers - Three Key Findings to What Makes People Happy - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonContrary to what advertisers would have us believe, what makes people happy does not come from getting more things, perennial youth, extra income or drinking a certain brand of beer. According to massive research done in the new field of positive psychology, authentic happiness (the kind that ...
Views: 3913 - Document Dilemma - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigManaging your office environment Apple Stores across North America take pride in being paperless environments. They use technology to circumvent reams of paper, with only an occasional departure from their paperless guidelines. Apple may be the exception, rather than the rule. If memory ...
Views: 3849(1 vote) - Are You Simply Too Lazy to Live Your Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Willie HortonAs a once senior banker, I know all about inertia. Studies from various parts of the world show that the majority of bank customers are unhappy with the levels of service they receive. In addition, many bank customers are aware that, at various times in their “relationship” with their bank, they ...
Views: 3787(4 votes) - The 7 1/2 Habits Of Highly Humorous People. - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from David Jacobson½. The half habit: This is a half habit because you don’t need the whole habit in order for it to be effective. It is the most difficult habit to maintain. This is the habit of changing your thoughts. Mastering your thoughts is a constant struggle, if you master them half the time, ...
Views: 3776 - ***You Don't Have To - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Gerry SeymourI have observed a trend among those I mentor, consult with, and train. I can't say for certain if this is a growing trend, but I have observed it my entire professional life, and it has always been an obstacle to success. The problem? "I have to..." You see, most people ask what they "have ...
Views: 3770(1 vote) - The Five Best “Natural” Ways to Manage Your Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Laurie DuparPeople with ADHD are often eager to explore all the possibilities of better managing their ADHD challenges. Even though studies show that medication is up to 70-80% effective in reducing the core symptoms of ADHD (inattention, impulsivity and distractibility), there is no “magic pill” that ...
Views: 3714(2 votes) - ***The Power of Positive Habits - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Dan RobeyDid you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by ...
Views: 3669 - Best Life Quotes On Being Curious - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from David Roy JrQuotes are not only fun to read, but most of the times they are inspiring and motivating. I have compilation of best quotes on life and love. One of my favorite is of Albert Einstein's saying: I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious. This quote, if applied in our life, it can ...
Views: 3667(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why We Shouldn't Take Life Too Seriously - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jen EngevikIf we take life too seriously, we: 1. Don’t laugh enough!! A life without fall off the couch, tummy tickling belly laughter isn’t a healthy one. According to research, laughter boosts your immune system, reduces stress hormones, helps prevent heart disease and eases muscle tension. 2. ...
Views: 3648 - QUESTION: Is chivalry dead? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellIs chivalry dead or do we just need to expect more of it? Previously, I posted a question on Facebook about chivalry and the response was interesting and overwhelming. Below are the responses I received. Here’s what I posted: I have a question for you: Do you think that younger ...
Views: 3611 - Surviving vs. Thriving: Can You Spot the Difference? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWe hear the buzz word “thrive” all over media outlets these days, but can you spot the difference in your own life between when you’re thriving and just surviving? One medical organization has been embracing the buzz word “thrive” for the last two or three years, and every time I hear or see its ...
Views: 3597(1 vote) - Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoHave you ever heard anyone say “There’s just not enough time to get everything done?” “The world is just going so fast.” “Technology is making life so hard.” “The faster I go the behinder I get.” The rate of change we are experiencing today does make it seem like the world is going faster. ...
Views: 3578(7 votes) - The Most Powerful Benefit of EFT Tapping - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Alan CombiesIf you have found your way to this article than it’s more then likely that you have heard about Meridian Tapping or EFT and you’re curious as to how you can use tapping to improve your life. Or maybe you are an experienced tapper but you are always looking for ways to get better results. Either ...
Views: 3575(1 vote) - Dare to be Yourself - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from cedric riceAre you afraid to be the person that you really are? If so why? Most people will define themselves by the perceived reactions of others rather than their own individual accomplishments and abilities. Don't judge yourself by the actions of others. Many times other people have something to gain by ...
Views: 3572 - Feel the Guilt and Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Suzanne BlakeFeel the Guilt and Do it Anyway! By Suzanne Blake Being “Selfish” Can Benefit Others Would you believe that taking care of yourself first (in other words, being “selfish”) is good for you and for everyone around you? We are often programmed to disregard our body's signals and our own ...
Views: 3567 - Choose To Become A Super Achiever - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe majority of people would rather vegetate in front of the television, keep spending major time on minor tasks, spend their days lost in a cycle of “BUSYNESS” and never read another book once they leave school. This makes achieving success and standing out really easy for the select few that ...
Views: 3555(1 vote) - What is fear? Are you scared to overcome it? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Justin CrinerFear - Fear is never in the NOW. Fear is always based on the past, or the future. - You think something bad might happen to you. - You did something bad and you think there might be bad consequences. - If right NOW someone has a gun to your head the fear is not based on right NOW. ...
Views: 3555(8 votes) - You've Got Spinach in Your Teeth - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Cindy LoughranEver been in a conversation with someone who has a little piece of spinach between their front teeth? There it is, glaring at you with every syllable she speaks yet she has no idea it’s there. You keep thinking, I wish she’d get that piece of spinach out of her teeth. If she only knew how ...
Views: 3554 - How to Stop Automatic Behaviour and Create New Habits - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Frederick DodsonOne way to increase your overall Awareness and Psycho-Spiritual sense of power and aliveness is by not having all of your behaviour, movements and actions run on automatic but instead controlling some of them. A practice I recently saw a group of Japanese Buddhists do is "extremely slow ...
Views: 3528(2 votes) - Why is Gossip Bad? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy is gossip bad I never understood how dangerous gossip is until I studied psychology where I discovered that a word or two that we say can result in destroying the relationship of many people months later!! Your mind doesn’t see, hear or read but it tries to match what it receives from ...
Views: 3526 - Boredom: Reasons and Remedies - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Hifzur RehmanAre you feeling bored? Getting bored is quite common in people of all ages. I often listen people saying they are getting bored or the life is so boring. When someone says that life is so boring, it means that he/she is losing interest in life. This type of negative development must be taken ...
Views: 3522 - What do we really mean by Thinking Outside of the Box - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from cedric riceThis term has become popular within the last few years and makes a lot of sense but my question to you is this: Are you capable of thinking out of the box? We generally solve problems based on what we know to be true and what has worked or seemed to work in past experiences. Now generally this ...
Views: 3498 - How to Multi-Task Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANFor most of us achieving calmness in our lives is a worthy and desirable, albeit somewhat lofty goal. A friend shared with me the following formula to achieving inner peace, something she heard on a popular TV show. “The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and ...
Views: 3485(6 votes) - Maintaining Self Control - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe Importance of Maintaining Self Control Self control is important to each of us. The controlled person seems to sit above a situation or circumstance of life. He or she does not allow the circumstance to dictate to them. They dictate to the situation. The person who exercises self control ...
Views: 3471 - Building Personal Credibility - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBuilding, demonstrating and proving credibility is one of the most important things we can do as people who seek to accomplish interesting goals and live successful lives. But it’s also highly misunderstood, and many people don’t have a clue how to make credibility work for ...
Views: 3393 - How to Break Negative Recurring Habit Patterns & Self Sabotaging Behavior - Change Your Life & Realize Your Dreams with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from KG StilesWHAT IS Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation and is a natural holistic healing therapy. The true practice of aromatherapy is a wedding of both science and art in the use of pure plant essential oils to enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Views: 3389 - Stop Endless Mental Chatter - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Allison O'NeillEvery thought that goes through your mind during your waking hours is impacting your life. Life becomes much more peaceful when you realise your mental chatter doesn’t need to express an opinion about everything, have ideas about everything and comment about everything. If you pass a comment ...
Views: 3285 - Spring Clean Your Workplace to Increase Profits and Productivity - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffSpring cleaning is a phrase that is usually relegated to the home, but it is just as relevant to the well-being, productivity and future of a small business or a large corporation. Spring cleaning is the practice of cleaning a home from top to bottom, especially after long hard winters in ...
Views: 3227(2 votes) - Spring Clean Your Workplace to Increase Profits and Productivity - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffSpring cleaning is a phrase that is usually relegated to the home, but it is just as relevant to the well-being, productivity and future of a small business or a large corporation. Spring cleaning is the practice of cleaning a home from top to bottom, especially after long hard winters in ...
Views: 3227(2 votes) - How to Live a Happy Life with a Winning Morning Routine - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Beth TabakWhat does a Winning Morning Routine have to do with how to live a happy life? Plenty! The moment we awake brain patterns quickly claim our attitude towards the day. For many of us by 12Noon we feel good or bad about what we have accomplished. By mid-afternoon, energy levels decline. Wait, we ...
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