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- 3 Keys to Boosting Your Inner Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Steve ErreyI've been coaching for a few years now, and the biggest thing I've learnt - both for me and for my clients - is that inner confidence is the key to it all. There are all kinds of strategies, ways of thinking, patterns of behaviour and practical tips for improving your life and feeling better ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Happiness: A Prelude to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Todd WolfenbergUntitled Document By Blair Lewis, Author of "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works" “A happy mind is the source of all healing powers. A person with a happy mind is full of enthusiasm, courage, and ...
Views: 1123(3 votes) - Happiness: A Prelude to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Todd WolfenbergUntitled Document By Blair Lewis, Author of "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works" “A happy mind is the source of all healing powers. A person with a happy mind is full of enthusiasm, courage, and ...
Views: 1123(3 votes) - Happiness: A Prelude to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Todd WolfenbergUntitled Document By Blair Lewis, Author of "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works" “A happy mind is the source of all healing powers. A person with a happy mind is full of enthusiasm, courage, and ...
Views: 1123(3 votes) - Are You Killing Your Beautiful Dream? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Chris GreenIt's one of the saddest events I see and unfortunately, I see it far too often. Fear, the most destructive of human emotions, succeeds in totally ruining the dreams and ambitions of millions and millions of people EVERY YEAR. And the real sad part is that the people involved give in to their ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - Is There An Anxiety Solution For Those Who Fail To Keep Their Resolutions? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenIn a nutshell... YES! I’ve given a lot of thought recently to the power of ‘resolutions’ – to that basic human instinct that continually drives us to improve ourselves and to expand our horizons. Perhaps you’re reading this now and resolving to finally conquer your anxiety? The ...
Views: 4071(3 votes) - Breaking News: The Answer May Not Be In The Infomercial Course - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Steve BaileyThe other night, leg cramps kept me up at night so I found myselfwatching these various couples discuss their success over buyinga Real Estate course in this infomercial, at 2AM. The evidence that people are purchasing these "Sudden Wealth"programs are right there on the television screen in ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Conditions of Happiness: Happy vs. Unhapy - Do We Have a Choice? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyEveryone is in the process of seeking greater happiness. We are each involved in the search for feeling good inside our bodies. What may come as a surprise is in the midst of a binge, anorexia, bulimia, or other addiction process, happiness is essentially at the core of what is being sought. The ...
Views: 1151 - Please Forgive Me... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Danish AhmedSometimes people say or do things that they later regret. We all make mistakes. Has someone ever wronged you? Have you forgiven them? Here's a beautiful 2-minute movie about forgiveness: Click http://www.ForgivenessMovie.com My life is busy and sometimes I work 13 hours in a day and get ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Personal Core Values: Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doug WoodsEach of us has our own set of personal values; these are the things which we believe are important, which motivate us and to which we give priority. If I asked you what your personal values are, the chances are that you would struggle to find the answer. You would not be alone; in fact the ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips To Increase Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Chris GreenHave you ever started a new project full to the brim withenthusiasm only to have your enthusiasm and motivation waneas the months go by? When we're pursuing something of worthin our lives, enthusiasm and motivation are two veryimportant factors. They act as driving forces for us andkeep us on ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Adrian CooperQuantum physics describes the energetic characteristics of the Universe and therefore the fundamentals of the Law of Attraction. We know from even the most fundamental basis of quantum physics that everything in the entire Universe is pure Energy, differing only in characteristics such as rate ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - 12 Things You Can Learn From A Two-Year Old - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Nancy HillI think if you asked any child about the adults around them, they'd probably say we're a little wacky and seem to be stressed out a lot of the time. Here are a few simple things they can teach us... 1. Nap when you're tired. 2. Eat when you're hungry. 3. Don't starve yourself, it makes you ...
Views: 697 - The Magic of Self Discovery for Empowerment, Life and Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Jane MorrisonTHE PRINCIPALS OF SUCCESS Program OPENS UP THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES, brings OUT THE LEADER WITHIN. This unique program transforms you from a state of current dissatisfaction and discontent to one of fulfillment and joy, and once applied, is a tool to keep you in a state of passion, purpose ...
Views: 996 - Engaging in the Moment for More Effective Living. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Adam EasonI spend lots of time working with individuals, corporations and businesses to get them engaged in the present moment. The reasons I think this is important in business as well as personally are drawn upon toward the end of this article. My centre here in Bournemouth used to sell a wide range ...
Views: 1368 - 10 Things To Do This Summer - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Kathy Gates10 Things To Do This Summer (for a happier, healthier life) Looking for a summer project? How about working on who you are, and what kind of life you really want to live? Here’s some ideas. 1. Focus on the “who”, not the “what”. If you find that you’ve been stuck in a goal for a while, try ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Turn Your Struggles Into Victories - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Destin Lucas"Every struggle is a victory" - Helen Keller In life every one of us goes through situations where we have to face and conquer challenges. To a large degree our ultimate happiness and success are determined by how we deal with these challenges. In this brief article ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Creating Success - Understand The Tao of Success - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from Paul FrazerOne of the most important aspects of creating success involves a delicate balance between two somewhat opposing forces – REFLECTION and ACTION. This balance is very similar to the balance of Yin and Yang in the Tao philosophy. Most successful leaders in business or elsewhere are seasoned ...
Views: 1506 - Surviving A Dysfunctional Family - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2005 from Suzanne GoldEveryone comes into life with a purpose. You are a unique expression of the universal life force. Spirit guides you from the moment your life begins. The people and events of your life reflect your spirit's journey. No one else ever has or will affect the world as you do. With every act, word or ...
Views: 3353 - Life Balance: How Can You Attain it? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2005 from Bill DueeaseWe all face decisions that involve doing things that affect competing priorities. We all have three different lives or worlds that compete for our attention, energy and activity. These are our personal lives, our work related lives and our family lives. Our personal lives consist of our health, ...
Views: 1530 - I’m My Own Grandpa! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsOK, maybe not but I’m a lot like him in many respects. Yeah and the same goes for my Grandma and my Mom and Dad, too! I’m a lot like all of ‘em. Naturally, genetics does play a substantial role in all of this but I’m talking about all of the other stuff that goes deeper than that. Like my ...
Views: 1047 - Mindfulness and Perspective: Getting Hip - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2005 from Maya FrostDiane is one of my favorite clients. A warm and engaging woman, she is a loving grandmother and a talented painter. We worked—I think of it as playing, really—together a while back to help her reignite her creative energy after a major move. Diane was scheduled for hip replacement surgery ...
Views: 1171 - Achieve Your Dreams Step #2 - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2005 from Patricia CraneLETTING GO OF LIMITATIONS Argue for your limitations and they’re yours. -Richard Bach, Illusions Growing up, we all receive comments on our self-worth and abilities. We also have experiences that leave us with beliefs about ourselves and every area of life- ...
Views: 1194 - The Power of Feeling - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2005 from George LockettIt is through your feeling and releasing, relaxing and centring your energy that you can truly know whom you are. Take a deep breath and stay conscious of your breathing as you reach out with your feeling. We see all the top Scientist and Physicist and Business People, all using their mind to ...
Views: 1620 - 3 Simple Strategies for Never Losing Out Again - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Steve ErreyLife is full of ups and downs and sometimes has a few sideways thrown in too. When things go wrong or don’t go as planned, or when something happens to throw us off balance and doubt ourselves it can be tough to deal with. After all, we all want things to go well and to end up as ‘winners’. ...
Views: 1225 - Happiness Must be In Sourced - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2005 from Evelyn Cole“It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.” Agnes Repplier One of the hardest illusions to die is the one thatsomeone else can make you happy or unhappy,joyful or angry. We can be happy with another person only if weare happy with ...
Views: 1477 - The Disenchanted Forest, The Enchanted Self - A Tale of Female Development in a Strange Land - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Barbara Becker HolsteinOnce upon a time there was a Princess who set out on a raft to find the Enchanted Forest. She took with her a canteen full of hopes and dreams, minimal provisions, and outdated maps. The raft swayed. the wind blew. It was too cold. It was too hot. She was hungry. She was tired. She was scared. ...
Views: 1211 - Self Indulgence: It Isn’t Just About Chocolate - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Mary Ann MasurIt’s no secret that we women, by virtue of our genetic make-up I suppose, seem to feel it is necessary to be superwomen—simultaneously balancing the demands of managing a home, caring for children and aging parents, and usually working in a demanding profession. This syndrome, which was first ...
Views: 995 - Don't Take Advice From Successful People - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Steve GillmanDo you know what the problem is with asking successful people for advice? They don't always know why they are successful - but they'll give you all the reasons you want. I once watched an 100-year-old man explain that smoking every day was the secret to his longevity. It would be great to know ...
Views: 851 - Discover the Exciting Life you were Meant to Live - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Stuart DobsonHave you ever wondered if there was something more to life? Would you like to find out how to live the life of your dreams? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the most important thing you read. There are several steps to discovering the exciting life you were meant to live. ...
Views: 1362 - Life Makeover - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Joanne WaldmanWith the popularity of makeover shows on television, it is apparent that people are eager to make cosmetic changes in their lives. But what would happen if a coach approached you on the street and offered you a makeover? What would you want to change? Most individuals would jump at the chance ...
Views: 777 - Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2005 from Guy Finley(Excerpted from "Let Go and Live in the Now" -- Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004: 1,150 words) I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey ...
Views: 1433 - Mindfulness and Mystery: Sleuthing Toward Interpersonal Awareness - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from Maya FrostWe love mysteries. We enjoy using our minds to gather clues and solve problems of all kinds. Whether it's the latest crime show on television, a news story, your company's top-secret product launch, or where you left your glasses, you are captivated by questions that have significance for you. ...
Views: 1218 - Warming Winter Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Sally HigginsThe air is getting crisper and the leaves have almost finished falling. Winter is almost upon us. The changing of the seasons are timely reminders of the cycle of life and the need for change. What exactly is the message of winter? The message is that some times we need to let go. Some times ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - What is your Giss? - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Anita JeffersonWhat is Your Giss? We all have giss? The true discovery is in finding out what it is. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, giss is your essence; it is what makes you unique, outstanding, and distinct from the rest. A mother knows her child’s giss instinctively. A father intuitively knows his ...
Views: 1589 - Put Wings On Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Ginny DyeWe Need Dreams Dreams are important. Not the dreams you have when sleeping. I’m talking about the dreams you have for your future – the dreams that keep you going – the dreams that make each day worth living. Dreams Aren’t Enough As important as dreams are, they aren’t enough. Why? Dreams ...
Views: 1006 - Everything is Relative - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Michael LevyEverything is Relative. (extract from "The Joys of Live Alchemy.") Everything relates to nothing … Nothing is relative to everything. When you live as nothing you have no-thing to lose and can turn into any-thing you wish. Living life in an ever-changing universe can become complex and ...
Views: 1055 - 60 Hour Work Weeks -Can You and Your Career Survive Them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Alvah Parker60 Hour Work Weeks – Can You and Your Career Survive Them? In the 80s while I was an account executive for AT&T most people in my organization worked normal (for then) business hours. By that I mean they arrived close to 8 or 8:30AM and left between 5 and 5:30PM. By 6 PM the office was empty. ...
Views: 891 - LIVING IN THE MOMENT - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from kenneth andertGoethe is quoted as saying, “There nothing worth more than this day”. He certainly was correct. To miss the experiences of today because of thoughts of tomorrow…..or the next day……or the upcoming weekend, would mean missing the experiences of today. So, to resolve to live in conscious ...
Views: 868 - 12 Reflections on Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstResponsibility means being accountable for what we think, say, and do. Personal responsibility involves working on our own character and skill development rather than blaming others for situations and circumstances. It means choosing to design a life that honors our values and purpose.Here are ...
Views: 1205 - How Being Intentional Makes You Happy - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from Laura Sandham"Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration." - Chinese Proverb This proverb succinctly sums up the power of intention. Nothing happens, nothing changes without intended action. An intention can best be described as an aim guiding an action. What you intend, what you ...
Views: 1907 - ***Fun Things to do Just Because it's Spring - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenAh, spring! What a wonderful time of year. April showers, May flowers, cool breezes, singing birds. Everything about Spring encourages one to grow, to reach, to succeed. It's a great time to get things done... and to have some fun. My suggestions? Well... 1. Take a holiday Oh, ...
Views: 4361(1 vote) - Can Exercise Directly Help Advance the Goals of Your Life? - by Submitted on May 10, 2005 from Sheldon GinsbergSo far, the evolution of our exercise and fitness techniques has done wonders to improve our muscular strength, balance and flexibility, increase our cardiovascular efficiency and reduce our body fat. However, the problem is that many of the movements, motions and techniques found in the ...
Views: 896 - Forgiveness -- Good for the Body and Soul - by Submitted on May 06, 2005 from Linda SimmonPerhaps the strongest poison to the human spirit and body is the inability to forgive oneself or another person. When I say “forgive” I mean letting go, releasing your anger, bitterness, fear and hurt. Forgiveness is different than saying “I lose” or “I was wrong” and it does not mean that you ...
Views: 1477 - What's in a Name? Everthing - Passover Article part - 1 of 3 - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Barbara Becker HolsteinFor many of you it is about to be Easter, for those who are Jewish, as I am, Passover is just around the corner! I thought it would be interesting to share with you some thoughts about Passover that are so universal in nature that we can all learn from them! Passover gives us the chance to ...
Views: 1160 - Activate Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2005 from Andrew McCombeAs a sport scientist, personal trainer and performance coach, I have been working for many years with clients who come to me for advice about how they can improve the performance and quality of their bodies. Some want help to lose weight and tone up, others need to reduce their blood pressure, ...
Views: 1136 - Searching for the Truth - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsIt’s confusing isn’t it? Anyone who has been traveling the road toward their own personal self improvement or spiritual enlightenment can quickly attest to the fact that it’s not a particularly easy journey. We quickly find that our projected well-defined path is suddenly obscured by the glare ...
Views: 1295 - What Is a Power Song and Where Do I Get One? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Shaman Elder Maggie WahlsPower Songs are oral prayers expressing your true self, your nature, your individuality, your power. All cultures have power songs but you can have your own power song too. We think of the power in a hymn or an African chant, a Shamanic ceremony song or even in the howling of wolf. And there is ...
Views: 938 - Where's Your Value? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2005 from Leanne Hoagland-SmithThe simple action of writing the every day grocery quietly demonstrates how we truly value our lives and inspire future actions. Each week, many of us spend 10 to 30 minutes or more writing down the weekly future grocery purchases, clipping coupons and checking advertisements. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 705 - How to Overcome Procrastination in 4 Simple Steps - by If procrastination is holding you back in life, these 4 simple steps are a sure way to help you overcome your endless struggle with procrastination. You’ll soon be able to achieve those daunting tasks and in some cases, even look forward to doing them!
Step 1: Identify the REAL cause of your ...
Views: 1351 - Patriots - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Liz SumnerMid-way through our recent trip to Italy, my husband, Michael, got bronchitis. We had to take it easy to conserve his energy. After 4 days recuperating by the seaside we decided to venture into Pietrapertosa, a small mountain village in Basilicata. To get there by bus we had to go through ...
Views: 872 - Why Do People Lie? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2005 from Margaret PaulAmanda and Ron had been married for six years and had two small children. I had counseled them during some difficult times in their marriage, but had not heard from them for a while. Then Amanda scheduled an emergency phone session with me. She was very upset. “I just found out that Ron’s been ...
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