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- Midlife Career Change: It's about identity - by I hear from many people who feel trapped in a career after fifteen or twenty happy, productive years. It's been a good ride, they say, but now it's time to jump off the train. They want to fulfill a creative dream, recover from burnout or just try something new. The old challenge is now a "been ...
Views: 906 - Authority Figures: Blocks to Intuition - by I never pasted a "Question Authority" sticker on my car in the sixties, but I could use one now. Authority figures can be particularly strong blocks to intuition because it is easy to say, "They must know! After all, they're certified," or, "they have credentials."
Dr. Ruth used to say that ...
Views: 782 - The Worst Advice for New Entrepreneurs - by When I started my business, the guidance was awful. I call one advisor "the coach from hell." There was lots of misguided psychobabble mixed with self-serving suggestions of expensive resource.
I encourage clients to use their own intuition as a filter to evaluate all advice. I also advise ...
Views: 562 - To Gain Freedom, You Need a Safety Net - by When I talk to people about moving to career freedom and becoming a free spirit, I sometimes get the question: "Does this mean I should give up my job and move to Montana?" Or people ask: "Should I quit my job to start a business?"
Imagine that you decide to walk across a room on a high wire. ...
Views: 570 - Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Consciousness) Author Name: Craig Lock Web site: http://www.savedarfur.org Line Space: 65 characters Key Words: Inspiration, Spirituality, love, Darfur, ...
Views: 3075(2 votes) - Using Tarot Cards for Career Intuition - by As a career coach, I meet people who feel they are standing at a fork in the road, seeking guidance on whether to turn right or left. Accept this job offer? Resign from a frustrating job? Return to school?
"I know the answer is within me," they say, "but how do I gain access to my inner ...
Views: 964 - Sharing Some Hints in Making the Most Use of your Mortgage (Housing Loan) - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Hints in Making the Most Use of your Mortgage (Housing Loan) Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Financial Success, Personal Finance, Money, Money Management, Financial Independance Other Articles by Craig Lock: http://www.selfgrowth.com (self help, words ...
Views: 767 - CAN I STILL BE ME? - by Moving makes change happen fast. When you move to a new residence, you change more than your address. You shift the way you view yourself and the world around you. Moving forces you to re-learn everyday roles. You'll begin to navigate a new way to be a spouse, parent, friend, lover, choir ...
Views: 889 - Commandment (for all are affected by terror here and abroad) - by Commandment
Thou shalt not just stand idly by
while others might be saved
or take freedom for granted still
while others are enslaved
Thou shalt not forsake others
who through sickness are in need
or overlook the famine
and the many we could feed
Thou shalt not through indifference
miss ...
Views: 997 - The Aftermath Equation (re: victims of terrorist attack) - by On Sept 12, 2001, "passion to profit expert" and author Walt Goodridge sent a special Inspiration to his mailing list of subscribers. The words of solace and comfort struck a chord among many. Since that time, counselors of youth groups, churches and schools have used it to help children and ...
Views: 1222 - Tell Your Boss Goodbye! Top 10 Tips for Turning Your Passion Into Profit - by TELL YOUR BOSS GOODBYE! TOP TEN TIPS FOR TURNING YOUR PASSION INTO PROFIT By Walt Goodridge (as experienced in his national workshops)
Tired of working for someone else? Looking to find a business idea that really excites you? Or are you already in business but find it's beginning to feel just ...
Views: 813 - Entrepreneurophobia: Conquering The Fear - by ENTREPRENEUROPHOBIA: Conquering the Fear!
NOTE: This version of Entrepreneurophobia has been updated and revised exclusively for life beyond the year 2000, and exclusively for readers of Turn Your Passion Into Profit.
Naming the fear:
Being an entrepreneur has the glamour of being in charge, ...
Views: 933 - Natural Singing and Speaking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from claude steinEvery human being is born with the capacity to sing, and sing well in a way that frees our soul. Yet most of us don’t take advantage of the profound musical/healing instrument we are born with. Some of us believe we are ‘tone-deaf’ — a self-fulfilling prophesy, some ...
Views: 1275 - Getting Stress to Work FOR You - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Ronnie NijmehThere's no getting around it, stress is a fact of life. So, if it is such a given, how is it that some people are calm while chaos swirls around them, and others are on the verge of 'losing it'? It comes down to a matter of choice. We can use chose to stress to our advantage (if we know HOW to ...
Views: 1390 - Why Are We So Fat? Genes or Behavior? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from michael imaniWhy Are We So Fat? Genes or Behavior? Recently there have been major announcements in both the scientific and popular media regarding a possible genetic link to obesity. This raises the old debate of whether people are fat because of genes or because of their behavior. Researchers at Boston ...
Views: 680 - Alopecia Areata: What Treatments Are Available? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from John TulleyThere are two main forms of this condition which vary by the extent of hair loss and require different types of alopecia areata treatment. The mild form is where less than 50% of the hair is lost from thinning patches on the scalp and the more severe condition where more than 50% up to 100% of ...
Views: 2597 - Voice Mail Messages That Get Results - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Renee Grant-Williams“Leave a message at the sound of the tone.” Sound familiar? More and more, placing a telephone call means getting a recorded message asking you to leave a message. And your message is probably just one of dozens. How do you increase the odds that your message will make a positive impression ...
Views: 918 - Strategize For Your Ideal Career: Dream First - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordOne essential means of discovering what it is you want to do with your career is to “Dream First." This is something I remind my career coaching clients of all the time. It sounds so simple, yet so few people allow themselves to sit down, relax, and give their minds the freedom to wander ...
Views: 2052 - Lean Dreams: Eating Disorders on NCAA Teams - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Adam JacobsWe see her running at cross-country and track meets every season; we watch her as she propels her thin arms and legs, conspicuous ribs, hollow cheeks and eyes, bulging veins and concave stomach forward. The visible markers on her body shout that something is not right, as her drive for ...
Views: 1944 - Help! My Puppy Won’t Stop Biting Me And It’s Starting To Hurt! - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Eric LetendreDogs are not born with soft mouths, but they can learn to bite softly if taught properly, which means plenty of information and communication from you and from other dogs. Interacting with other dogs is critical to teaching your puppy bite inhibition. When two dogs play together and one bites ...
Views: 9492(1 vote) - How To Improve Visualization -With Thought Power - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from JoreJj ElprehzleinnThe language used to describe things that you need to do to manifest with thought can be clarified so that your work and results are easier. This article looks at the word, "visualize" and the idea behind it and demonstrates how there is more to using your imagination that "vision". Read this ...
Views: 2184 - What is Lifestyle Coaching? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Marti AngelLifestyle coaching focuses on creating positive results by building self-awareness, supporting positive action and facilitating a deepened understanding that opens the door to new possibilities and choices. In a coaching context, lifestyle addresses the whole person, including nutritional, ...
Views: 2060 - Are You Disempowered at Work? 10 Strategies to Gain Rock-Solid Confidence - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Kathy Caprino“Professional women have made tremendous strides in terms of drawing on our strengths, abilities, and confidence in the workplace in recent years, but it’s clear that we have a long way to go before we are using our female power with self-assurance and ease,” says Kathy Caprino, MA, personal and ...
Views: 5173 - Book Review for " Ask and It is Given " - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “ Ask and It is Given ” by Ester and Jerry ...
Views: 2181 - Business Plans Made Simple - 3 Simple Tips - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Joanne HernonHave you written a business plan? Many sole practitioners believe it is not necessary to have a business plan. Whether you are just starting a business or have an already established business, it is always a good idea to have an up-to-date business plan. A business plan is simply a roadmap to ...
Views: 874 - Going Through Hell - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: My fiancé just left me about a week ago she says she needs to find her self and figure out what she wants. We were together for just over 3 years and have our problems like any relationship. I have a hard time expressing my deep feelings and at times I am independent and distant I ...
Views: 675 - *Emmet Fox and the Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 1538 - *What The Bleep Do We Know About Positive Thinking? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 3173 - *Ernest Holmes and the Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 2655 - *The Secret to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 12630 - The Definition of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 21693(1 vote) - The Definition of a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 22782(3 votes) - The Definition of Positive Thought - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. Positive thoughts are what an individual chooses to practice positive thinking. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of ...
Views: 2083 - ***The Definition of Positive Psychology - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on improving the mental functioning of human beings above that of normal mental health. Researchers in this rapidly growing field investigate what makes human beings happy and how an individual can lead a fulfilling and satisfying life. ...
Views: 15183(1 vote) - Reconciliation Counselling - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldReconciliation Counselling Some people look across the great divide of a fractured relationship feeling it can never exist again. In such situations, the parties may be at odds with respect to their version of events. They may feel there must be agreement on the version of events, without which ...
Views: 2896 - Settling Custody and Access Disputes… - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldSettling Custody and Access Disputes… Court, Counselling, Mediation, Parenting Coordinator: What’s the difference? Parents who are separated need to sort out the ongoing care of their children. Statistically, most do so between themselves without any help or support from outside resources. ...
Views: 1161 - How to Choose a Career Coach - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Denise TaylorYou have probably read the books but somehow you are no further forward in search for a career that makes you happy. Perhaps it is now time to find a specialist career coach to help you. Research shows that people who are most satisfied and motivated in their careers are people who have a ...
Views: 1299 - Five Factor Personality Model - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Sam VakninThe Five Factor Model was suggested by two researchers, Costa and McCrae, in 1989. The designers of previous factor models sifted through bulky dictionaries and came up with thousands of words to describe human nature in all its variability. Not so the inventors of the Five Factor Model. It is ...
Views: 1413 - Silk Road Adventures - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Spencer NealThere is something very remarkable about this story. Not the fact that it covers part of the ancient Silk Road route from Xian in China to Islamabad in Pakistan. It’s not the fact that we crossed desserts, remote wilderness and the highest border crossing in the world. Nor is it because we ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Maybe the Beatles Were Right - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Craig HarperYa gotta love love don'tcha? Maybe the Beatles were right. Isn't it great that so many people from so many places can come together (blogospherically) and connect and reach out to someone else. No agenda, no ulterior motive. Just love, compassion and care. Nice. Sometimes us personal ...
Views: 854 - Journey on the World’s Highest Railway: Beijing to Lhasa by Train - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from ju lienSince July 2006 after the opening route of the Qingzang Railway between Golmud to Lhasa in Tibet, the Peruvian Orient Express is not the highest passenger train in the world anymore. The railway line to the Lake Titicaca in Peru crosses a pass at 4,330 meters at its highest point, La Raya. The ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Success Clinic, part I: Presence • Program • Propellant - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Ann StrongStrengthen these three key elements every day to cultivate your thriving coaching practice! To grow a thriving coaching practice, you’ll need to cultivate your presence, program and propellant. Strength in all three areas makes you unstoppable as a coach. Without even one of them, you'll need ...
Views: 850 - Consider that Although Something May Seem too Good to Be True, that it May not Be - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Joanne OttWe have all heard the saying "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is", but is this really accurate? I don't believe it always is, and having beliefs like this can really prevent us from taking advantage of excellent opportunities that may come our way. Negative thoughts such as "I ...
Views: 987 - Choosing the Right Anti-wrinkle Cream - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“If God had given women wrinkles, he could at least have put them on the soles of her feet,” wrote French author Ninon de L'Enclos. These words echo the sentiments of millions of women (and some men) worldwide who hate wrinkles and will do anything to hide them. Sadly, wrinkles ...
Views: 795 - An Understanding Of The Medical Tests Required If You Have Acid Reflux Symptoms - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Evelyn LimIf you have acid reflux symptoms, you ought to consult a doctor. Your doctor would have to determine how serious your acid reflux or gestroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is. He may require you to go through a series of tests at each stage of the development of your disease. He can then ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - Characteristics of Great Sales Negotiators - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Kelley RobertsonVirtually everyone in sales is required to negotiate. After conducting hundreds of workshop and working with thousands of people during the last decade, I have discovered that most sales people are not as effective at negotiating as they could be. However, I do come across great sales ...
Views: 1043 - Smokers Have More Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere's another good reason to quit smoking. Researchers at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor's dermatology clinic found that smoking may increase wrinkles at parts of the body other than the face – even on areas that are covered with clothes! Yolanda Helfrich and her team who ...
Views: 1007 - Practical Anti-wrinkle Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles,” said the late Norwegian Olympic figure skater Sonja Henie. Unfortunately for the unlucky ones who can't afford to buy expensive jewelry, wrinkles will always remain visible and be a constant reminder of how old a person really is. ...
Views: 1664 - 3 Secrets To Conquering Procrastination Forever - by Are you one of the many people who procrastinate, and put off the things you need to do in your daily life? Does your basement, garage, office, closet and other areas of your home need some (or a lot of) tender loving care? Everyone delays doing their “chores” from time to time, but if you find ...
Views: 1015 - 20 Quick and Easy Make-up Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Patrick MoranHere are quick and easy make-up tips. Anybody can use these as they are not targeting anyone with special features. - If you do not have time for a full make-up, but want to look great. Paint on a bright red lipstick. At least its happy and glamorous color will immediately brightens your ...
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