Be "You-nique"!
One thing to always remember: "Bad association spoils useful
habits."
In other words, surround yourself with positive-minded,
caring, loving, and giving people, whether in your
friendships, love relationships, or family. The more you
surround yourself with the energies of love ... Views: 1420
September 11, 2001 was the world’s wake up call. After the chaos and confusion, we awoke to the realization that life is a precious gift and that it is our responsibility as a citizen and human being to lead and live our best life.
For most of us, that meant looking at our current state of ... Views: 13984
Occasionally making improvements is easily achievable for most people. While continuous improvement is mostly unachievable; however, striving for it separates the winners from the losers. There are many areas in your life that may need improvement: career, relationships, learning, finances, ... Views: 6689
A central feng shui tenet is that marital or romantic happiness is an important element for a happy, well-lived life. And if you’ve had marital or romantic unhappiness, you know how true that is!
Of course, one of the keys to an effective partnership is having the relationship on a solid ... Views: 8879
Independent thinkers are growing in number. Though still a tiny minority, everyday more and more people are throwing aside conformity and seeking to understand spiritual themes direct from their own hearts, and not through any person, book or organization on earth. Though these can be valuable ... Views: 4084
WHY DO WE NEED THEM?
Although the title of this article refers only to books, the guidelines given here will apply equally to similar self-help articles and newsletters found on web sites dedicated to the subject. Whatever form it takes, the intention is to provide people with the knowledge and ... Views: 2763
From my own personal experience of being involved in certain relationships, I have come to realize there are three different levels of Soul Mates. We discussed Soul Mates in a previous article of mine, ‘Soul Mates - Do they really exists” now we should keep our eyes open and pay closer attention ... Views: 4375
Throughout centuries, story tellers, and people from different background and cultures always refer to their fascination in meeting one day their soul mates. Is Soul Mate a myth? Do they really exist? Or is Soul Mate a figment of our own imagination that can help keep our hope for a perfect ... Views: 3439
Life as a Human/Medium/Psychic Being
We often forget that we are human beings first, and that there is nothing wrong about our making mistakes or having troubles in life – it is all a part of our growth. We have to allow ourselves to be in situations that can bring us in different direction in ... Views: 1288
I will explain why positive affirmations work for some people sometimes, and why it doesn't for some other people, some other times. I will also introduce a powerful new alternative twist to positive affirmations that works - almost as instantaneously or quicker than what mere repetition of ... Views: 22051
One of the surest paths to personal growth and well-being
is expressing yoursel. You can do this through journaling,
but there's a more fun way: write articles for the Internet.
The web is hungry for information! Webpublishers looking for content for their websites and ezines and you could ... Views: 1476
Hi Doc!
Why is it that when women turn men down for sex, they expect us to be understanding and caring, and when men turn women down, they flip out??
Here's the situation: I broke up with a girl I had been with, but have been able to remain minor friends. I know you don't think that's a ... Views: 8745
Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahra, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga
Ahimsa, satya, asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha are the five yamas
The yoga sutras of Patanjali, 2.30-31
In the classical yoga system described by Patanjali more than two thousand years ago, the ... Views: 2122
Our mantra is “if you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting.” With that in mind, let’s talk about “happiness.”
If you're into professional development, you've heard of Martin Seligman, Ph.D., who developed the theory of Learned Optimism.
Optimism is ... Views: 1890
Hello everybody and a good day (or night !) to you all. My name is Nicholas Dixon and I am in my early twenties and I reside on the beautiful island of Jamaica.I work full time in a public library , but in my spare time I design and market websites.I personally think that it is fun to help my ... Views: 1320
“The Life Coaching professionals at the Life Coach Clinic helped me beyond measure,” says Dr. J. Jordan, a senior management consultant,” to achieve those overdue changes in my life and provided the foundations for successful new directions and personal fulfillment.”
It’s for sure life isn’t ... Views: 1513
Today we are experiencing an ever-growing communication gap between parents, teachers and the children whom they are responsible for. Only through honest and sincere communication can we help our children to become honest, healthy and happy individuals. Some of the basic concepts of ... Views: 4255
How long did it take you to realize the benefits of removing a splinter right away from your finger? As a child, removing that splinter seemed like an awful thing to do, but experience FINALLY taught us that if we leave it alone, it will only get infected, get worse, and be a whole lot harder ... Views: 1371
People have many different financial goals, but one they share in common is to be financially independent. I define that as the time when we conclude that our annual expenses can be covered for the rest of our lives without working any longer. Calculating your expenses over the next 25-40 years ... Views: 1382
Wondering what to do and what time frame to do your investing in? Here are some ideas to assist you in your investments.
Stick with stock funds.
As long as you have five or more years until you need the money, stock funds will likely provide you with superior returns over any other ... Views: 1382
“Neither a borrower, nor a lender be,” cautions Shakespeare in Hamlet. The reality is, most of us carry debt. From a money management standpoint, that is not necessarily bad. Sometimes debt is good. Sometimes it’s downright ugly. The key is to carry the right kind of debt, and not too much of ... Views: 1444
Have you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later.
Every time you say nothing, every ... Views: 1138
Change is often very difficult for people to accept and yet it’s happening every minute. The only thing certain is change. When you find that things are not as you want them to be in your life, it’s time to get comfortable with change.
The Comfort Zone
Change means many things to people. It ... Views: 1138
Challenge: I’m a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He’s been with our company for a number of years and it seems ... Views: 2369
Nearly as dreaded as snakes and spiders, public speaking ranks high in causing fear in many of us.
Whether your motivation is a desire to learn or simple necessity, here is a really simple guide to writing and giving a speech.
Your Topic: is this speech about something already know? Then take ... Views: 1415
When most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ... Views: 1593
When most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ... Views: 1593
When most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ... Views: 1593
Most of our body's functions are unconscious activities. Our body breathes constantly, and we hardly pay this function any attention. The blood moves automatically through the veins, and we are hardly aware of its movement. So it is with many other bodily functions.
Thinking seems also to be ... Views: 2693
As William Shakespeare said, “All the worlds a stage and all the men and women are merely players.” Though spoken long ago, this thought is at the forefront of presentations in today corporate environment. Trying to communicate technical data and/or ideas is often a complicated process. As ... Views: 1514
If you’re familiar with the lyrics to “Lady Will Power,” by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, you understand this woman is under some pressure.
Just what is “will power”? In emotional intelligence language, we would call it Intentionality.
Emotional intelligence means being able to understand ... Views: 4254
It’s a new year; traditionally, a time for reflecting on the past and preparing and planning for the upcoming year. Although, I have learned from reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, that nothing is more important than the present moment.
Tolle says that “True salvation is fulfillment, ... Views: 1711
How's your list of New Year's resolutions coming? Studies show that most people have already failed by the 15th of January. Has this happened to you? If so, you may have
left out the prime ingredient for your success - a coach!
Coaching is a new field. Until you've talked to someone who's ... Views: 1359
Well, you know how the fairytale goes … Little Red Riding Hood heads out into the woods to see her grandmother. First she fails to notice the wolf when he approaches her in the woods, but goes gaily on her way.
Then, when she arrives at her Grandmother’s house things look suspicious and she ... Views: 1415
Elmer builds roofs and runs construction crews. One afternoon he went fishing with one of his employees. Same bait, same hole, same fishing pole, but he was catching nothing, and his buddy was raking them in.
“How come you’re catching all the fish?” Elmer asked.
“It’s ‘cause I have to, Mr. ... Views: 1509
Studies show that most New Year’s resolutions are broken by January 15th. Getting organized is most people’s number one priority, yet it never seems to happen. Here are the top 10 ways to get organized.
1. Hire a coach.
USA Weekend says: “Coaches help clients navigate their warp-speed lives ... Views: 2838
When you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ... Views: 2325
FENG shui (say "fung shway") is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering ... Views: 1577
Anyone that has read my column knows well that I am a
collector of success stories. I believe they are extremely
important to us. Not to look in awe at others, but instead
to gain strength from them and in turn apply their lessons
to the challenges we face as we set out towards our ... Views: 1592
So what have you planned for this year? Some people for some strange reason wait until a new year to give up a bad habit or to make an attempt at some self improvement. Why some people have to wait until a new year to set a goal is beyound me but all the same setting a goal is always a positive ... Views: 1147
The "Magic Bullet" seems to be what so many marketers are
looking for. They want a secret technique or method to
guarantee their success.
I'll let you in on a secret. They're looking in the wrong
direction.
True success and prosperity start on the inside. It comes
from within yourself, not ... Views: 1636
Twenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would
give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according
to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine.
At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate
the size of their ... Views: 1426
Self-expression is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It helps you solidify your thoughts and feelings, gives you a chance to pass on the knowledge and wisdom only you have to give, and nourishes your creativity.
Perhaps you’ve seen an article on the Internet and said, ... Views: 1754
When Valentine’s Day comes around, I remember the year when I left a card shop, having mourned the fact I had no “honey” at the time, worried about whether I was spending too much or too little, whether I’d gotten it right or not, cursing Madison Avenue for the commercial thrust, and thinking of ... Views: 1915
Life would be much simpler if, when faced with a dilemma, we could easily consult with the ideal person or reference book and find the perfect solution. Unfortunately, it's seldom that easy.
There are no books, courses or sages that can make fundamental life decisions for you, choices such as: ... Views: 8800
They're out there: a select group of people comprising maybe 5-10% of the population. You probably know a few. You may see them in restaurants or at work. You may socialize with them on occasion. You may even be married to one or best friends with another.
Who are they?
... Views: 1873
When we heard personal and executive coach Jeannette Samanen, Ph.D. (of Valley Forge, PA) speak at a luncheon, we were attracted by her statement that "accessing your intuition leads to peak performance."
"Could you tell us more about this connection, Jeannette?" we asked in a subsequent ... Views: 1608
I have had more than my share of exciting times and I’m grateful for every one of them.
There was the time the bear came into camp at 11:00 p.m. and we listened to him consume two weeks worth of food for two people and a dog in only six hours. At 5:00 a.m., when it became obvious he had run out ... Views: 1324
Every time Valentine’s Day comes along, I think of the day before Valentine’s Day a couple of years when, as I was leaving the card and gift shop where I’d selected some Valentines, while cursing the materialism dictated to us by Madison Avenue that demanded the expression of feelings with ... Views: 2298