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- How to THINK your Way to Success - the Vital Importance of a Positive Attitude (Updated) - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to THINK your Way to Success - the Vital Importance of a Positive Attitude (Updated) Author: Craig Lock Web site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Publishing Guidelines We hope that the following short article (an extract from Craig's manuscript on sport psychology, 'THE ...
Views: 715 - The Magic of Believing - the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Believing - the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Publishing Guidelines: This piece (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print. "We share what we know, so that we all may grow." ...
Views: 8088(3 votes) - The Principles of Success : "The Winning Mind" - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Principles of Success : "The Winning Mind" Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Success, Motivation, Inspiration Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Publishing Guidelines: We hope that the ...
Views: 992 - Bizarre Breast Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen may think of their breasts as nothing more than a body part that excites men. And who can blame them? The male fascination with female breasts is as old as the stars themselves. However, there's a lot more to discover and learn about them. Breasts have their own colorful history and their ...
Views: 16158(2 votes) - Life IN The Balance - by Do you want to be like everyone else?
Did you do your Life plan ... is it completed?
How much of a part does Balance have to do with you rising above mediocrity?
Are you even Aware of the options life offers YOU!?
What are you doing this very day to create your future ... that coveted ...
Views: 791 - YOUR HIDDEN NETWORK - by Did you know that a referral generates 80% more results than a cold call? Did you know that approximately 70% of all jobs are found through Networking, and that most people you meet, have at least 250 contacts?
Did you know that anyone you might want to meet or contact is only 4 to 5 people ...
Views: 984 - Bubble Over from Within - by How clear are you and how deep do you "bubble over" from within, the life you aspire to bring into reality? Have you memorized your mission and does the evidence of this belief exude from in-between the spaces that exist moment to moment, thought by thought, action to action?
Here is the best ...
Views: 906 - MAKE THE RUBBER MEET THE ROAD - by Make the rubber meet the road! - The only problem with goals (if there is one..lol) as I see it is that all too often we plan ourselves to the point that we never actually take action on them. Rather I should say the right amount of action.
I can't even begin to tell you how many people I know ...
Views: 914 - Following Through On Your Goals - by Following through on goals - Most of us have goals, the question is how many of us actually follow-up and work those goals. What I mean is going a step further then actually recording your goals. With that said the question is how do we effectively work our goals list...
Here are a few ...
Views: 826 - SUCCESS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN FAME AND MONEY - by Success is so much more than fame and money - At times we all try to attach a monetary value to the definition of success. We look at those around us (or those in the news) and say, "he or she is successful." The problem is if we're basing success simply on the amount of money or fame that a ...
Views: 1228 - LEAVING ONE'S COMFORT ZONE IS NO SMALL CHORE! - by When I was younger I had the good fortune of learning the value of doing what you enjoy. If you happen to be stuck in a place in your life where you're not particularly happy, please don't take this as though I am rubbing it in your face (I certainly know in my past I've done things I didn't ...
Views: 866 - Let The Past Be The Past - by Take time each day to ponder the things that have occurred in your life. While I personally find it easy to initially focus on the negatives (hey don't we all?) at the same time I realize that to do so is simply counter productive!
Think about it for a minute, no matter what decision (right or ...
Views: 841 - Using Autosuggestion - by Using Autosuggestion - Did you know that our subconscious minds work hard towards making the things it hears a reality? With that said the question should be asked "what kind of inner dialog is our mind hearing the most of? Is it negative or positive? What kind of language do you use with ...
Views: 1637 - Make Ongoing Education a Priority - by My friend, very few of the decisions in our lives are as important as choosing to live a life filled with ongoing education. It doesn't even have to come in the form of formal education, for many folks it's achieved by reading books, listening to tapes or attending seminars. Yet others choose to ...
Views: 1261 - Mistakes Are Important Teachers - by Mistakes are important teachers - All around us life is offering opportunity after opportunity. The problem is that in many cases these little jewels are hidden. In order for us to be aware of them we have to be willing to look for them in many cases. So then the question is how do we do this? ...
Views: 883 - There's A Goldmine In Those Pages - by A surefire way to succeed is to model what other successful people have done, and then take it a step further or adopt certain techniques and build on them when possible. There's an old saying that I think is right on. It say's "Success leaves clues".
I've always enjoyed reading the ...
Views: 705 - Your Reasons To Be Thankful Abound - by Tracking our things to be thankful for - Everyone of us has many things to be thankful for. The problem is that we don't always see this to be true. Me included :-). Therefore; playing something as simple as the thankfulness game can do wonders to get us track. This is something that takes ...
Views: 655 - Why Learn Photoshop? - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Mahendra SinghWhy are people so motivated to learn Photoshop? Photoshop is an art to put it in the simplest form. It is a way for an artist to express him or herself as it can allow for the creation of an image which could never really happen or take place. Photoshop is a difficult program to learn. A ...
Views: 1265 - So Many Dreams Are Waiting To Be Realized - by So many dreams are waiting to be realized - Maybe it's a business you've wanted to start, perhaps it's something as simple as growing a home garden, even still maybe it's a trip to another country you've always dreamed of visiting. Whatever it is you owe it to yourself to do what you have to ...
Views: 1620 - Don't Give Up Just Shy Of Your Dreams - by Don't give up short of your dreams - A necessary skill for achieving that which you desire in your life is the ability to give the task at hand that one last go around... Often it is a matter of looking near defeat in the face, and just plain moving forward in spite of all the difficulties ...
Views: 858 - Reach Out For Your Dreams - by Why are we afraid to chase our dreams... Why does one person find it difficult to set out and achieve that which they desire, while others can some how set out, without so much a care in the world. What makes some people achievers, while others remain simply dreamers.
Is it the difference in ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Focus On The Positives In Your Life... - by Each day truly ponder the things that have occurred in your life. Personally, I find it easy to sometimes focus on the negatives, (hey don't we all at times?) at the same time I realize that to do so is simply counter productive to my reaching the personal goals I have set for myself.
Think ...
Views: 958 - SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY - by Success is a journey - Often times I find that I have to continuously remind myself of my past achievements in order to keep myself from becoming discouraged (yes even I get discouraged at times :-). Sometimes it feels as though life is moving at 100 miles per hour.
Since many of my personal ...
Views: 985 - Listen To Your Heart - by Listen to your heart - While our heart pumps the blood that keeps us alive it also accomplishes many other tasks. One in particular being the job of giving us passion for things! When we can follow our hearts passion we in turn make it easier on ourselves with regards to achieving things. ...
Views: 797 - Failures as the measuring stick for success! - by If there's one thing in life I believe is absolutely essential to our achievement it's that we keep in mind that each day offers us the chance to learn from our previous mistakes (and thus make progress as we move towards new goals!). The catch is we have to allow ourselves to put our failures ...
Views: 812 - Meditation and Relaxation - by Our lives are full of stresses and pressures, some we create ourselves, others we cannot control. Coping with the stresses of modern life is an essential skill and there are many techniques available to us, techniques with a long history. Within the pages of this site you will find courses and ...
Views: 888 - PUTTING A BUSINESS ONLINE - by Joel Hill knows what works on the Internet, "Offer what people want and need as opposed to what you think they want and need!"
New statistics show the Internet is soaring. The Internet audience has jumped from 33% last year to a whopping 60% by mid-2000. Internet business is expected to grow ...
Views: 885 - "Within You" - by You are a miracle. You have within you incredible power and beauty. Your inner power and beauty give you the freedom to find success, peace, love, self-confidence, and the joy of aliveness. The moment that you awaken to this fact is the moment that you begin to experience the miracle. It does ...
Views: 3008 - The Candle Light Ritual For Couples - by This candlelight ritual is for couples who wish to have a greater sense of communion with each other through spirit. This ritual can help build a stronger bond of love, understanding, and respect. Many of my clients include this as a daily or weekly ritual. It opens the door to more clear loving ...
Views: 1221 - A Few New Ideas For Developing Relationships. Excerpt from "101 Ways To Romance A Pretty Woman." - by A Few New Ideas Here:
Some Do's:
A. Always keep a good sense of humor.
B. Read novels. That way you will have a new topic of discussion every time you meet. Become a story teller.
C. Talk about the things that are most important to her, but don't be judgmental or give advice unless ...
Views: 1156 - God Gave You A Dream - by You have a dream, an urging to express yourself. Hold on to it for the dream is God's idea eager to be expressed through you. It is God's choice through you the idea should be fulfilled. God gave you the idea with a restlessness to live it and with the tools, passion and joy to see it through ...
Views: 949 - Could Things Have Been Different? - by Happy people never concern themselves with past events, and never question whether they or anyone else could have done something other than what they did.
But unhappy people think that they or someone else could have done something differently, or could have spoken, or thought, or felt ...
Views: 713 - Could Things Have Been Different? - by Happy people never concern themselves with past events, and never question whether they or anyone else could have done something other than what they did.
But unhappy people think that they or someone else could have done something differently, or could have spoken, or thought, or felt ...
Views: 781 - Eczema Skin Symptoms Caused By Synthetic Chemicals Found In Personal Care Products - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Evelyn LimEczema skin symptoms can be caused by synthetic chemicals found in personal care products. Each day, an adult typically uses many types of personal care products, with an exposure of about 126 chemicals per day. Sadly, many of us continue to use these products because we are not previously aware ...
Views: 4713 - The New Approach to Memory Improvement - by Long before books, telling stories was the only way to pass information from one person or generation to the next. Throughout history, people have sought to improve their memory for storytelling. A variety of mental techniques have been passed down over the centuries as skills for studying. ...
Views: 2278 - No Need For Being Happy All The Time - by I am really shocked at what people do to feel happy. It seems like this is a disease.
Actually I think what's really happening is that we all had this feeling of happiness at least once in our life. When we were born to this planet, at the beginning of our life there was happiness.
Pure ...
Views: 923 - How Coffee Interferes With Losing Weight - by Are you addicted to coffee? You're not sure? Just ask yourself if you can commit to living without it. For most people, coffee is a must have in the morning. Without coffee they don't feel alive. I know some people who instantly get a headache if they don't have their coffee in the morning. ...
Views: 29475(3 votes) - Exercise With A Heart Rate Monitor - by I have been walking and jogging on the beach every morning (minus a day off on the weekends) for the past three months. This physical workout in the morning helps me feel connected with nature. It supports me completely... body, mind and soul. I often feel refreshed and recharged after an hour ...
Views: 5047 - What Does Food Mean To You? - by Do you remember the movie: "Back the Future"? The special DeLorian which ran on bananas and all kinds of other garbage was science fiction. If you were to fill your car's tank with garbage it would probably never start again. There is a chance that you would need a whole new engine.
What a lot ...
Views: 3936(1 vote) - Shifting Your Attention When You Get "Stuck" - by This article discusses of one of the most powerful tools for handling discouraging situations. This tool is 1000 times more powerful than any diet or supplement.
It is critical to be aware that your mind is the most powerful machine in this universe for creating the reality you desire. ...
Views: 1123 - Inner Wisdom Eating - by What happened to our inner wisdom? Lately, it seems that our inner wisdom as it relates to eating, has been changed to following rules, looking at labels, belief in marketing gimmicks and in following diets.
We are following the dictates of packages instead of our wisdom about the content. ...
Views: 915 - Are You Creating or Affirming Your Ideal Weight? - by There are a lot of books out they tell you right away that you should affirm your weight. Just tell yourself 20 times a day "I am the right weight and I feel great" or more on a larger scale, (no pun intended!) "My life runs better every day".
It's a good thing to affirm or to visualize ...
Views: 963 - St. Francis of Assisi and ME - by The tragedy of September 11th and the current crisis in the Middle East have caused many of us to search for peace. How do we create world peace?
Gandhi said, “be the change you wish to see.” Many of us are learning that in order to create world peace, we have to BE peace. So then, the ...
Views: 900 - Staying Centered in Peace - by As a chaplain at a local church I am trained to see the “highest good” even when things on the outside seem contrary. I am trained to see the perfect expression of God in all situations. So for example, I have been taught to see beyond outer manifestations such as disease, and see the inherent ...
Views: 1238 - Living With Spina Bifida - by I grew up with a birth defect known as spina bifida, a disability that affects my sense of balance, causing me to walk with a limp. Not only does it affect the function of the legs, but it also has an impact on the kidneys, causing them to deteriorate.
The disability has had its ups and downs. ...
Views: 1025 - Communicating in Stressful Situation - by Deadlines. Commitments. Obligations. Time constraints. Terrorists. Business and personal goals. Wait a minute! Did I say terrorists?
What were your sources of stress on September 10, 2001? How well did you communicate with your colleagues, staff, managers, supervisors, family and friends? How ...
Views: 3403 - Coaching and ADD - by This month we will look at the criteria for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Six or more of the following criteria must have persisted for at least six months or more to a degree that impairs you in your everyday situations. The six can either be in the first group of questions on ...
Views: 1152 - Simple Ways to Handle Stress - by If you've ever suffered from stress, you'll know how it feels. Tension headaches, back pain, acid stomach are among the physical symptoms. Emotionally stress causes temper outbursts, weepiness, inertia and a mind racing with thoughts about what needs to be done. We know it is bad for our health, ...
Views: 3135 - Who Else Wants A Well Trained And Obedient Dog? - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Eric LetendreA point that I always stress when I am teaching someone how to train his or her dog is this: Training does not happen without motivation. You need to motivate your dog if you want him to perform. I also stress the fact that there are two forms of motivation: Positive and Negative. Both forms ...
Views: 1165 - Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great American Novel" * (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great American Novel" * (from Creative Writing Course) * or that of any other country Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, writing the novel, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course, the ...
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