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- Persistence - by One of the keys to being successful in anything you do is persistence. Once you have determined exactly what it is you want to accomplish, you must take massive action on a consistent, persistent basis in order to succeed. Think of it like building a muscle. If you have never weight rained ...
Views: 1034 - Finding Your Perfect Partner - by The mistake is to go looking, before cleaning up your own "back yard". The mistake is to seek someone because you're so desperately lonely, and don't feel happy with your own company. You may find a partner using this approach, but it often won't last, and will rarely lead to fulfillment. ...
Views: 1033 - Indescribable love - by Enough already.
After five years of either pregnancy or breastfeeding, Alison finally threw in the towel.
At least she tried to.
Miss Camille had other ideas—which she expressed by shrieking relentlessly in the middle of the night until Mom caved—just before Camille woke up the rest of the ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - More Time - by Time is the great equalizer for all of us. We all have 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week, yielding 168 hours per week. Take out 56 hours for sleep (we do spend about a third of our week dead) and we are down to 112 hours to achieve all the results we desire. We cannot save time (ever have any ...
Views: 1033 - Simplify Your Life: Say Goodbye To Shoulds - by Do you spend your day rushing from appointment to appointment without the time to appreciate the world around you? Do you go to bed at night fretting over all the things you did not accomplish and wishing there were more hours in the day? Do you wake up tired and weary, dreading yet another ...
Views: 1033 - Cardio - by We've all heard this term before. Cardio, short for cardiovascular, referring to aerobic exercise, is extremely beneficial to everyone. It is an extremely important tool in the battle to be fit. Many people hate cardio because it is intense. This usually results in a lack of cardio in many ...
Views: 1032 - Who Is The "Ultimate Expert" In Your Life? - by In truth, right now, you are the ultimate expert in your life. If you don't recognize that you are it is only because you have allowed the so called experts outside yourself to take control of your life. You have allowed them to baffle you with their "bull dung" when they couldn't dazzle you ...
Views: 1032 - Aligned Thinking Secret #4 - The Myth - I Can Never Get Everything Done - by Aligned Thinking Secret #4 -
The Myth - I Can Never Get Everything Done
January 16, 2006 D-day-3
Dear Jim,
The book, Aligned Thinking, begins with Ray riding home under the Hudson River thinking to himself, Too much to do! I never get every thing done! Many people can relate to this feeling. ...
Views: 1031 - Make Your Now A Wow! - by "Now is the only time there is. Make your now wow, your minutes miracles, and your days pay. Your life will have been magnificently lived and invested, and when you die you will have made a difference." -- Mark Victor Hansen
So famously said by the well known Mark Victor Hansen from Chicken ...
Views: 1031 - Principles of Being a Love Magnet(TM), Part I - by Working Definition: Love magnet--a single person able to attract the right partner effortlessly and able to form a gratifying, long-term relationship. Also a person in a relationship who is able to attract his or her partner's love and affection effortlessly.
We all want love. For a certain, ...
Views: 1031 - Rapport = Successful Communication - by One of the most important ingredients of successful communication is rapport. Whether your communication is with one person or several hundred, to be effective and get the outcome you want, harmonious relationship is essential.
Next time you go to a restaurant, observe the people sitting with ...
Views: 1031 - Secret Habits of the Japanese - by Recently I read about a few interesting practices followed by the Japanese which I thought I would like to share with you :
1.Never do business with someone you do not like : If a Japanese businessman dislikes someone ,he will not meet that person or sign a contract . They believe that one ...
Views: 1031 - Turn Up Your Light- -Installment #15 - by Turn Up Your Light installments are excerpts from my forthcoming book, The Passage to Freedom. There is no cost to you. Please accept them only if you want them. If not, click Reply, ask to be removed, and presto, tis done! If you have received this as a forward, and want to receive installments ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Success! - by I am often asked about the "secrets to success". I've had the chance to work with thousands of highly successful people in business and finance, in sports, in entertainment and the arts, and the good news is, there are no "secrets" for success!
There are, however, a few tools that, when used ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Healing the Heart - by The philosophy behind Working it Out, Within, is made up of four components. The first is quieting the mind, the second is healing the heart, the third is strengthening the body, and the fourth is listening to the soul. This article focuses on the second component, healing the heart.
I used to ...
Views: 1030 - In Search of the Feminine Archetype - by I often wonder what the world would be like if women were in charge of it instead of men. It would definitely be an altogether different place. Moreover, it's hard to escape the sneaking suspicion that it would probably be a far better place too.
In watching the attack on New York, and the ...
Views: 1030 - Margin Notes - by It seems to me that when one is confronted with a life changing experience, such as the death of a loved one, a crises of faith, or perhaps even the end of a relationship one does not come away unchanged. In fact, I would argue that as we go through each day, even each moment in fact, we undergo ...
Views: 1030 - Meditation is Simple - by As meditation became popular in the West, beginning in the late 1960s and 1970s, and many different meditation approaches were introduced to the West, a lot of misinformation was spread. At Centerpointe, we talk to a lot of people everyday interested in meditation -- some of whom have been ...
Views: 1030 - Top Five Time Management Mistakes - by In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker and consultant, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily results. Time management is not necessarily working harder, but rather, smarter.
And to accomplish significantly more in our days, we need not increase ...
Views: 1030 - What Is Stress? - by The hands of the clock (tha pages of the calendar) are going faster than we would like. How in the world am I going to finish this -- in time? How am I going to get through all this traffic -- in time? How am I going to be able to pay my bills -- in time?
I'm dreading class tomorrow. I have to ...
Views: 1030 - Dividing the Loot - by It is when the going gets better, that the going gets tough. This enigmatic sentence bears explanation : when a firm is in dire straits, in the throes of a crisis, or is a loss maker ?conflicts between the shareholders (partners) are rare. When a company is in the start-up phase, conducting ...
Views: 1029 - Let’s Get Positive! - by It seems that lately I’ve been reading an awful lot of articles in e-zines about the difficulty of doing business online. They talk about all the hype, all the scams, all the lies and false promises. They talk about all the worthless web sites, loaded with affiliate links, promising millions and ...
Views: 1029 - Mind-Reading Game - by For many people, dating and relationships are not about relating but about mind reading. Do you know what I mean?
When you are starting to date someone, isn't your mind busy analyzing your date's every action? Does he like me? What does she mean by that? Will he call again? Did I say the right ...
Views: 1029 - Perfect Action - No Mistakes - by Everyone has had setbacks before. Normally, most people find a way around, over or through their setbacks. But then, there are those who begin to believe in their mistakes. They begin to give their mistakes life by constantly reliving them. Ernest Holmes says "if the belief in the necessity of ...
Views: 1029 - Anger and Stress Management Classes - by Anger is one emotion we all have. For some of us anger is the primaryway we express our needs when we get upset. What is interesting aboutanger is that it is usually a response to some other emotion we arehaving. Really give it some thought. Think about the last time youwere really upset. ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Fear of Flying - by Coping with Terrorism and Fear of Flying
Kevin J. Kelly, Ph.D., Psychologist (and son of an airline pilot who was hijacked)
Several years ago I wrote a book entitled Becoming Your Own Therapist - Practical Effective Strategies to Manage Your Moods and Behavior. This manual represented a ...
Views: 1028 - Rendezvousing With the Rainbow - by Recently, while visiting some of my family, I walked Dean Star Dancer’s land and was saddened by the deadness and emptiness that I felt. During my growing up years, Dean had been a close friend of my family’s. As a child I would often go to her place for hot chocolate, laughter, and a good ...
Views: 1028 - THE LAZY WAY TO TREAT - by We treat for "happiness and love". Sure, we add some "things" now and then, but mostly we treat for happiness and love. And since we've been doing that, we've never had a day go by without being thankful for it when we go to bed at night, nor wake in the morning without gratitude for another ...
Views: 1028 - Art of Mothering - by Barbara Wylan Sefton is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mother. She lives in Novi, Michigan with her husband, Sam, and son, Graham (6).
Although a stay-at-home mother receives neither a weekly paycheck nor a W-2 at the end of the year, she still contributes toward her family's financial ...
Views: 1027 - DESIRE AND POSSESSIVENESS - by In today's materalistic life/ world a person is known by what he possess. At the same time he or she is taught that- the starting point of all evil is desire or `kamna'. Obstruction in fulfillment of desire makes one angry. Possibility of losing the object of desire makes one afraid. He who has ...
Views: 1027 - I'll Be Happy Tomorrow - by Are you living your life to the fullest? Are you happy with who, what, or where you are today? Are you doing what you love?
Most of us are searching for something, or sometime in the future when we will finally be happy. But we know from last week's attack that there are no guarantees there ...
Views: 1027 - Depression Lived - by Today I sit at my computer desperately fishig for input of hope and inspiration, and practical ideas to further battle this "Thorn in My Side" called depression.
I read some very good articles written my people who, to my surprise, were and are going through the same feelings I am and want to ...
Views: 1026 - Financial Freedom - Where are you? - by So how can you make the transition period easier? There are many ways. First, find a way that's compatible for you, to increase the money coming in. You may be able to provide child care on the weekends for a neighbor or friend. Maybe you are mechanically inclined, or handy with tools, and can ...
Views: 1026 - Aftershocks - by We are still reeling from the events of September 11, 2001 and may be doing so for some time. This doesn¡¦t even take into account any military action which seems imminent. On a personal level, as well as on a consciousness level, we are feeling the emotional "aftershocks" of a day of great loss ...
Views: 1025 - How to Research Your Information Product - by After being an affiliate and selling other people's products for what seems like an eternity, you are finally ready to write your own information ebook. The first step is going to be research. No matter what your ebook is going to be teaching people, you want to know exactly what kind of ...
Views: 1025 - Use your senses to create a sacred home - by Your home is a shelter, a safe haven and a place to hang your hat. It is also a reflection of your soul, of who you are and what you value. Your home should be a sanctuary where you can feel nurtured and refreshed. Coco Chanel was fond of saying, "An interior is the natural projection of the ...
Views: 1025 - Ask Right and You May Receive - by Whether in an intimate or another kind of a relationship, how easily do you get what you ask for? And, how easily do you ask for what you want or need?
Many people are frustrated in all sorts of relationships, seemingly unable to get what they need or want. Sometimes not getting what you want ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - Crown your life with meaning - by A recent study of a group of people over the age of 100 queried the participants as to what they might do differently if they had their lives to live over again. Amidst a number of varied answers, three emerged as common to most, and certainly unveil a universal perspective:
Number one: I ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - The Real Truth About CVs, Resumes and Job Interviews - by 1. The Secrets of Interview Success
By Gerard McLoughlin
As a candidate you should be able to express yourself with clarity and precision. To do this you must make adequate preparation, anticipating likely questions and rehearsing your responses. Your answers should appear spontaneous. At ...
Views: 1024 - What is Spiritual Parenting? - by Life is a sacred and spiritual journey, we are sacred and spiritual beings and we can choose to embrace the perspective of parenting from the sacred place of our spirituality - the heart.
Spiritual parenting is about parenting with a compassionate and giving heart.
As parents, family, ...
Views: 1024 - *** Follow Your Heart - by There are four great ways to apply the Law of Attraction in your life:
1) Letting go of the negative with The Sedona Method
2) Giving without wanting something back in return
3) Getting Into Action
4) Following your heart.
This article is the third in the series on applying the Law of ...
Views: 1023 - The Trinity of Health: Align Body, Mind and Soul in Order to Achieve Health and Happiness for Your Whole Life - by Nowadays, everyone seems to be working 60 hour weeks, eating on the run, and complaining that they are not happy. Is this any way to live? People today are out of balance, suggests clinical psychologist and metaphysician Carmen Harra. In order to have a long, rich, healthy life, the body, mind ...
Views: 1023 - "Feng Shui for the Office - Maximizing Productivity, Power, & Prosperity" - by Barbara, a small business owner, sought the advice of a Feng Shui Consultant to find a new office. The day after Barbara cleaned up the entrance to her present office and hung a mirror and a Feng Shui crystal in the entranceway; she received a large order from a customer and won a paid vacation ...
Views: 1022 - 10 Steps to Escaping the Job World and Creating the Life You Really Want - by Copyright, Valerie Young, Changing Course Newsletter
1. GET THE POINT - OF LIFE, THAT IS. How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you ...
Views: 1022 - 11 Ways to Make This Your Best Year Ever - by The start of a fresh new year. This is a wonderful time to take stock and reflect on the year gone by, the triumphs you achieved, the time you shared with family and friends, the good choices you made in business. But in order to grow and develop both personally and professionally, you also have ...
Views: 1022 - Allergies: What You Can Do - by Millions of people cringe when they see flowers start blooming in spring each year, because they know they will soon be fighting spring allergies. According to recent statistics, allergies are assuming epidemic proportions in the United States, with up to 30% of adults and 40% of children now ...
Views: 1022 - Amrit for Life - by “Nectar of Immortality”. “Golden cup of Longevity” “Super anti-oxidant.” These are only some of the encomiums lavished on Maharishi Ayurveda’s herbal food supplement, Amrit. Not surprising, when so many people have so many good things to say about it.
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Views: 1022 - Daily Planning - by A poet once said, "The most powerful time is when you are alone, thinking about what you are to do rather than the doing itself." You've been reminded many times, "A stitch in time saves nine". Daily Planning is the time you ought to set aside each evening to plan out and take control over the ...
Views: 1022 - Pardon me but your ATTITUDE is showing - by They say that attitude is everything. That may be true.
"With an attitude like that you'll get far in life," she said.
"I don't like your attitude young man!" she screamed.
Those words were spoken by the same person. My teacher in sixth grade. So I took it that in one instance my attitude ...
Views: 1022 - STOP! Reading the Headlines and Live Your Own Life - by Imagine! 40 is old. The California State Supreme Court has said that when are you are 40, employers can discriminate against employees using this age as the excuse.
I attempt to ignore all headlines in the newspapers. I try not to react to how I feel when I read them.
I try I really do, but ...
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