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- Failure -- The Bumpy Road to Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Harry Connor JrFailure is an interesting taskmaster. It either wearies us, or it empowers us. Without the lessons failure brings, the successes will be few. John Keats wrote, "Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Famous Entrepreneurs in India Like Byju Raveendran - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from Anu BhardwajOne of Famous Entrepreneurs In India Byju Raveendran Born in Azhikode, Kerala. He did his schooling from a Malayalam-medium school where his parents were also the teachers. He had an extreme interest in sports, and he used to play up to six different sports at the school level. But, studies ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - Fear of Reoccurrence - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's been quite awhile since I wrote a blog post on this site. I've been busy with my life and running Pink-Link. My two kids are pretty much grown (19 and 16) and I'm starting to feel the "empty nesting" stage creeping up slowly. I'm looking forward to that stage in my life, 3 years from now, ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - Finding Simplicity In A Complicated World - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bob LowryNews Flash: We are facing a loss of predictability in a world with constant and accelerating change. I'm being just a bit sarcastic. These changes are not a news flash for any of us. It is a description of what we deal with every day. It would be difficult to live in the 21st century and not ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Finding Time for the Important Things - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Brodie WhitneyWhy is it that we so often find that there just isn’t enough time for what is most important? Is there really not enough time or are we simply not choosing to create space for those ‘important’ things? For years, I have been trying to find the time to begin a regular meditation and yoga ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Gay and Single – Not Alone - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloSociety projects an idealized image of a fulfilled life as being straight and married with children. This is viewed as the pinnacle of success in the hierarchy of love. At the very least we should all have a significant other in our lives. With the advent of gay marriage, many gay men are ...
Views: 1992(1 vote) - Goal Setting And Planning, A Powerful Strategy And Simple To Apply - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Jim HagemanGoal setting and planning is what most say they do. But do they really do it in a way that compels them to get results? My name is Jim Hageman and I want to share with you an uncomplicated goal setting and planning approach that works. It will help you realize whatsoever you truly want to ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of finding enjoyment in the present, feeling fine and having that special kind of glow that comes along with smiling eyes, a happy heart and true love and passion for the moment. Does it come automatically? Absolutely not. Can it increase your daily awareness and reap more positive ...
Views: 1130(2 votes) - Happy Mother's Day - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Happy Mother’s Day to you! For all the unselfish things that you do, hat’s off! Thank you for putting those extra little touches on all the birthday parties, graduations, etc. You put so much of your time and energy into every single little detail. I assure you, it never went unnoticed. The many ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Heading West - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Fireflies TeamMany years ago a movement swept through America. The call went out to all who had the courage and vision to "Head West." What a picture was drawn for them. . . The West is where you want to be. There is land for everyone - for the taking! Beautiful. Fertile. Opportunity for everyone. Don't miss ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - health - To know and not do is to realy not know - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriHEALTH / HEALING We squander health In search of wealth; we scheme and toil, and save, then squander wealth In search of health; and all we get is the grave. The system has made us secondary with our primary care physician. Sugar and spice are not very nice. Health begins with a good ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - Healthy in May, Healthy in December - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Megan ScottLet’s set the scene: You have a preference for age gap relationships. You’re one of many younger women dating older men, or a mature woman who’s into cougar dating. Maybe you’re one of the growing number of older men dating younger women. No matter your gender or which end of the age gap ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - Help When Your Teenager is Out of Control - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Mark GregstonFor parents, there is no worse feeling than watching your child spin out of control while nothing you do seems to make any difference. If your teenager’s behavior is giving you feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and fear, I would like to offer you some suggestions. First, stop what you ...
Views: 2013(2 votes) - Holiday Season... A time for Gratitude or Unsolicited Advice/Ridicule - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Tricia DyckaThe Holiday Season is a wonderful time for us to reconnect with our family and friends. We might have seen some of them just yesterday, and for others, many months or years have passed. We gather together enjoying a variety of delicious foods and beloved company, hopefully sharing a peaceful ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - Honey, you choose - what powerful words! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonNice men have always tried to get to grips with what women want. You can imagine, in ancient times, your caring cave man squatting over a beast he’s just speared and wondering anxiously if his missus wants the kidneys as well as the chops because he really, really wants to please her. On the ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - How Do You Cope With Your Parenting - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Devika PrimicIn the many decades that has passed most parents still live in their past traits, you find it difficult to cope with raising children. Often one fails to realise that what was once was is now being challenged with modern living. Raising teenagers is not not like how it used to be when you ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - How To Become Fearless You Lag Behind Others - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe have fear – it’s an emotion and that’s too normal as breathing. When talking about our greatest fears, one among such fears is the fear that we are always behind others in the race. People mostly find it frustrating while taking part in the race of life. The main issue of fear arises when we ...
Views: 516(1 vote) - How to Buy Self Help Ebooks - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from WEE DILTSIntroduction: Selling Self help Ebooks is big business. It seems that millions of people, just like you and me, are seeking ways to improve their lot in life. They are looking for ways to make life changes, to make their life work. They are hoping to feel better about ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - How to Buy Shoes If You Have Flat Feet - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2018 from Tori UtleyIt may be challenging to find the right shoes to wear when you have flat feet. Some people end up ordering directly from the manufacturers, but then your choices can be limited. While it is a painless condition, the hassles of buying shoes can make people with flat feet feel bad about the issue. ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - How to Create the Life You Want in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Katy TafoyaAthletes have been using visualization for years. They see the ball going into the hole (or the hoop or the goal, or wherever that ball needs to go). They envision the track and feel themselves crossing that finish line. They taste the dirt as they slide into home. They smell the grass as ...
Views: 879(2 votes) - How To Face When Your Expectation Fails - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe normally get frustrated and disappointed and at some point angry at other people in our lives. This normally happens to each and every one of us. We do find others extremely rude, irritating, untrustworthy, hurting, not considerate and frustrating more often. Such a thing can become hurtful ...
Views: 520(1 vote) - How to Know Where Your're Going, Even When You Don't - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Darla LeDouxKnowing where you're going is hands-down the most direct way to get there. When you are clear about what you want, you'll be amazed at how quickly the path to get there will reveal itself. Yet, sometimes we just don't know. We still have all our old "stories" swimming around in our head - ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - How to Make the Best Smoked Salmon - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinIf you have an upcoming lunch with relatives and friends, or you just want to cook something special for a regular meal, you should make sure that the dish you prepare is special. You can come up with appetizing dishes that do not need to eat up a lot of your time. In fact, any dish turns out ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VICTORIOUS MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsTRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES Many people happily enter into marriage with the hope that it will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some couples are so preoccupied with the immediate benefits of marriage that they fail to thoroughly weigh the realisms involved in a lifetime commitment. Upon examining my ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - How to Score a Second Date - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWomen going on first dates are often so giddy about it that repeatedly leads to an inevitable train wreck and leaves them wondering what the heck went wrong. The main problem is that they allow all that excitement to take over and abandon logic, especially if the guy they are going out with is ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - How to Shock your Internet Date into Being Safer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersGood looks, charm and a promising career. His online rap has you convinced he’s the complete package and just perfect for you. Mind made up, you’re going to get away with this super fine guy who seems to be the real deal. Of course you cannot let a little thing like the fact that you really ...
Views: 1918(3 votes) - How to Survive One of THOSE days! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Richard FastDrip …. drip …. drip …. drip …. my eyes slam open! It takes a moment to decide if I’m dreaming or awake. Damn, I’m awake. I glance at the bedside clock … 2:26 a.m. I make a conscious decision to roll over and go back to sleep. Drip …. drip …. drip …. drip …. so much for that. Okay, I’ll lie ...
Views: 1824(3 votes) - HOW TO USE PSYCHIC READINGS FOR SELF EMPOWERMENT - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2019 from Cristina HerreraDuring the chat and conversations with friends and acquaintances, if you have ever raised topics such as psychic readings, psychics, tarot reading, psychics, clairvoyants, etc., then you must have asked questions like: •Can the psychics really see the past, present and future? •Are the ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - How We Learned to Think the Way We Do - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerKids learn to react to the world by imitating adults’ behaviors. They see how adults act, interact and react with others in the world. Kids also learn how to feel in this way. They learn which feelings to express and which feelings to suppress. People who choose to feel angry, frightened and ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - How Will Reframing Prosperity Help Me? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat does prosperity mean to you? How’s that working for you? Wayne Dyer gave us a great quote about how to reframe: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” A statement from “Empower Me 365” is, “True prosperity is having something (anything) to share and ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - I Was Lost! - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Kathy ThompsonOver the passed 35 years I have had so many jobs I can’t count them. And I am still not in the right career. Somehow I was never satisfied doing office work. There was always something missing. I don't belong in an office! At 60 I was asking where do I belong? It's been a life ...
Views: 1247(4 votes) - If We Only Knew - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we hear someone speak about a subject we know nothing about, we think how smart they must be. We wonder how they got to know all they did. We sometimes we wish we were that knowledgeable in the subject and may get motivated to learn more about it. We may buy their books, subscribe to their ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - In My Seat - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You could be in my seat. You’re walking around aimlessly, not sure which way to go. You could be in my seat. You can review all of the court case files, yes; you could be in my seat. You can watch people come and go, deciding their fate; you could be in my seat. Sitting there, arms in ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - In Order To... - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Denise PendletonLets talk about hidden agendas, shall we? The term “hidden agenda” can be a bit confusing. We may know we have expectations when communicating , and then again we may not. (An expectation is an underlying agenda that we hope to achieve.) Sometimes it’s even hidden from us. That’s why I ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Interesting habits of healthy and happy people - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamIt is high time that we should understand Happiness is what we create. It is really an inner state of mind. So also health is a state that we have to develop ourselves very carefully. Health, Happiness and Well-being are the states that we really want in life. Along with that we want to be ...
Views: 534(1 vote) - Internet Dating 101: Be Proactive and Attract Your Perfect Match - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI don't think I need to explain, but internet dating is one of the most popular ways to find love. Unless you've got access to an old-fashioned matchmaker, logging on and being matched to other singles is virtually the only sensible option! Why is a life coach writing about internet dating? ...
Views: 3403(3 votes) - Inuksuk: An Ancient Symbol of Sustainability Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Lee RiddellA powerful symbol, the Inuksuk, stands as a guide to the Inuit tribe of the Canadian Arctic. Built of stones it is a messenger to those who cross the barren tundra of these lands; a signpost where food is stored or shelter can be found; a map to help arctic travelers navigate safely across the ...
Views: 2565(3 votes) - Invest in Friendship For Your Later Years - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealWhen I was twenty-two, I was befriended by a woman named Doris who was thirty years older than I was. Although Doris was then a fifty-two year old woman, she did not feel it was inappropriate to befriend me. She did not operate with the social belief that she should choose her friends only ...
Views: 3483(1 vote) - Is There a Personal Development Quick Fix? - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Willie HortonWouldn’t it be wonderful if you could flick a switch to change your life? What if you could simply press a button to achieve your hopes and goals? Well, if you look around the internet a little – not much searching required, you will find personal development websites that suggest that ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - Is This Accident Your Fault? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Rebecca MoreheadHave you ever been in a car accident? It is not a pleasurable experience and it could result in considerable damages and injuries to you or someone else. I bring this topic up because it has become interesting to me to observe the different ways that we drive our vehicles and how it could affect ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - It's All In the Body: How We Store Painful Emotions in Our Bodies and How Energy Healing Can Help Release Them - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Fiona CuttsBefore Christmas as I stepped out into the December night after being at my singing group, I could feel the cold “seeping” into my bones. As well as the immediate thoughts (“I don’t like that!” “I preferred being in Spain last week to this!” and “maybe I will emigrate!!!”) I realised that this ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - It's Okay for Things to Be Easy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Mike RobbinsA friend of mine called me out on something important last week. He said, "Mike, this 'story' you have about things being 'hard' for you isn't really true. It seems to me that things come pretty easy, you just make them hard by saying they are. What if you started saying and owning that ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - It’s Just a Matter of Time - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Frances LucasEveryone gets busy with their own things to do. We all have priorities and spend time doing what we feel is important throughout the day. We make our own decisions whether we are going to work, if we are going to exercise, if we are going to have a good attitude about things and if we are going ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Johnny's Re-Entry Story - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI had hoped to be able to return to Illinois upon my release, but found out I was mandated to Madison, where the offense was committed. I wanted to get out of Wisconsin. I felt I had paid my debt. My last week in prison, tension was building. I felt like I was suspect, as if I was going to steal ...
Views: 3196(2 votes) - Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your "Wow Moment"? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen contemplating your own personality and potentials, it can be helpful to focus on defining moments, or snatches of your experience that you remember as particularly potent, rich, and/or formative. There are certain moments in our lives that have a profound, transformative impact on us: ...
Views: 3672(1 vote) - Keep Your Boundaries – 4 Steps To Keeping Solid Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Gia CilentoBoundaries can be considered our personal rules of engagement. They’re the limits or guidelines we use to indicate how we interact with others and how we will allow them to interact with us. Some of us have multiple layers of boundaries and some have a simple set. Still others have different ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - Keeping Your Word - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI think most people will agree that keeping your word is a good thing. I know that when someone tells me they are going to do something that will positively impact me in some way, I want them to follow through. Yet, the flip side of this value of integrity can take you into a tailspin. I’ve ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Laughing at Unwanted Advice - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI just returned from my annual weekend at Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast with my best friend from college, Barbara. Unlike other retreats I take, which are all about working, this one’s about play, self care, and delightful self-indulgence. It’s about eating smoked salmon and tuna, sipping ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Learning to Trust and Believing What is Right - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderDuring our life time, we meet people from all walks of life. Some may go on to be lifelong friends, while others may flit in and out of our lives for whatever reason. In the meantime we may have doubts and disbelief about the friendship, this will create a sense of mistrust between the two ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Leaving Your Legacy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Julie PhillipsOver the past few weeks, there has been blanket coverage over the tragic death of Michael Jackson. There have been vigils, memorial shows and gatherings across the globe, where fans have united in their grief to mourn the loss of the "King of Pop". Jackson was known and applauded around the ...
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