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- Habits for Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Maria Khalife“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” ~ Charles Spurgeon Motivational tips are everywhere, thanks to the internet. I cannot imagine how you could possibly remain glum with all the motivation out there. Any day on Facebook brings dozens of motivational ...
Views: 1278 - Handling Distractions in Our Busy Internet World - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Maria Khalife"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination." ~ Christopher Columbus If you do any work at all on the Internet, you are vibrantly aware that we are inundated with a steady stream of distractions: emails, blogs, pop up ...
Views: 1099 - Handy Tips for Curbing Your Appetite - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Maria KhalifeA well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca Our appetites come from an inner urge that tells us to enjoy. Food brings enjoyment. So do lots of other things, but in our world today, food seems to have ascended to the priority when it comes to fulfilling ...
Views: 995 - Healthy Crying - Let Your Tears Flow - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again." ~ Alex Tan We were each born with the ability to cry, and because the entire design of the universe is splendid and awe inspiring, we have to realize that healthy crying is ...
Views: 1978 - Held Captive by Your Own Mind - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI think a lot about helping people Be the Change. I think the biggest surprise to many of them is the invisible workings of their own minds which might be just the one factor they haven’t consciously looked at. When I was first drawn to this coaching work, I noticed that the way I thought was ...
Views: 1354 - Helping Your Children Toward Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” ~ Herman Cain How did your parents encourage you to achieve success in your life? Are you using the same methods with your children? Do you know if they are the best ...
Views: 1163 - How Attached Are You to Things Outside Yourself? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Maria Khalife"Life is the sum of all your choices." ~Albert Camus Each one of us strives to be happy. We also strive NOT to be unhappy. Over the years, each of us has developed habits that we think will make us happy or will not make us unhappy. We all cherish our habits. We hold fast to them, and ...
Views: 1240 - How Happy Are Your Children? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Maria Khalife“I had a very happy childhood, which is unsuitable if you're going to be an Irish writer.” ~ Maeve Binchy Most parents want their children to be smart as well as happy, while some have more specific dreams for their kids. Regardless of which category you prefer, every parent wants the best ...
Views: 1106 - How Happy People Cultivate Happy Lives - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Sometimes the most happy people in life are the ones with nothing. We can't lose sight of the little things in life that should make us the happiest.” ~ Ryan Cabrera Being happy. It sometimes feels so easy, and yet, in times of stress when it is replaced by another emotion, where did the ...
Views: 1076 - How to Attract Success - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Work your fingers to the bone and whadda ya get? Boney fingers!" ~ Hoyt Axton I was torn between Hoyt Axton's song lyrics above and this saying of Lewis Carroll: "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get." So I thought I'd share both of them with you because together, they convey a complete ...
Views: 1237 - How to Be the Change You Want - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Maria KhalifeBeing the Change in your life is not a magical, instantaneous event. Like Life itself, it is a journey and not a destination. Be the Change is a process that can be accomplished while you life your life, go to your job, raise your children, love your pets and take vacation. It is like playing ...
Views: 1156 - How to Create Balance for Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens.” ~ Tony DeLiso In our work-a-day lives, we are driven to achieve, to be successful. Work is just one focus in our lives. What about who you are in your own mind, what about your finances, and what about your vision for the ...
Views: 1299 - How to Create Home Rituals For Clearing the Clutter - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Maria KhalifeMay the roof above us never fall in, and may we good companions beneath it never fall out. ~ Irish Blessing Have you ever been in a building – frequently a place of worship – that feels safe and filled with peace? What about your own home environment: does it feel safe and filled with peace? ...
Views: 1325 - How To Keep An Open Mind - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Visiting a new town is like having a conversation. Places ask questions of you just as searchingly as you question them. And, as in any conversation, it helps to listen with an open mind, so you can be led somewhere unexpected. The more you leave assumptions at home, I’ve found, the better ...
Views: 1212 - How to Keep Your Motivation Going - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Life is a mystery, its challenges, many. How do you keep yourself going when you begin to droop a bit? Here are some suggestions to keep you fresh and moving forward away from stress, ...
Views: 1288 - How To Keep Your Motivation Going - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Life is a mystery, its challenges, many. How do you keep yourself going when you begin to droop a bit? Here are some suggestions to keep you fresh and moving forward away from stress, ...
Views: 1036 - How To Motivate Yourself Without Guilt - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Maria KhalifeAlthough the most acute judges of the witches and even the witches themselves, were convinced of the guilt of witchery, the guilt nevertheless was non-existent. It is thus with all guilt.~ Friedrich Nietzsche Have you found yourself motivated by guilt for skipping chores because you chose ...
Views: 2126 - Inheriting Traits From Parents - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria KhalifeOne of the things in our lives that we simply cannot escape is the role of heredity in our development. Whether we like it or not, our bodies, minds, and spirits bear some resemblance to one or the other (or both) of our parents. We may not like this resemblance, and the good news is that we ...
Views: 1370 - Injecting Energy into Your Routine - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Maria Khalife“If you cannot be positive then at least be quiet.” Joel Osteen In her book, You Don’t Have to Go Home From Work Exhausted!, Anne McGee-Cooper explains that there are four chances during the day to recharge energy levels: “getting ready for work, commuting to work, eating lunch, and commuting ...
Views: 1053 - Is Your Critical Self Creating Lack of Motivation? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Maria KhalifeBuild upon strengths, and weaknesses will gradually take care of themselves. ~ Joyce C. Lock If you have worked hard to make the people in your life happy, you feel rewarded if they thank you, if you see them smile. You want your desire for their wellness and satisfaction to be rewarded, and ...
Views: 1281 - It's Easier to Finish What You Start Than You Think - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~ Francis of Assisi Our society is so goal-oriented that any unfinished task feels like a source of distress and shame. We tend to either avoid thinking about our incomplete projects, or, we ...
Views: 1085 - Juicing to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria Khalife“I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.” ~Solomon Cardiovascular disease has become one of the key causes of death in our century because of bad dietary habits, particularly in ...
Views: 1810 - Just Change Your Mind - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Maria Khalife“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitude of mind. … If you change your mind, you can change your life.” ~ William James Some coaches teach that it is your attitude which governs everything. I believe this is accurate, and ...
Views: 1318 - Let Your Vision Guide Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Maria KhalifeChances are, if you are reading this article, you are already on a good path to a rewarding career. Every successful person understands that a satisfying professional life doesn’t just happen. Each one of us must actively seek out the experiences and opportunities that will make us truly great ...
Views: 974 - Letting Go of Worry and Fear - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Maria KhalifeWorry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~ Leo Buscaglia On New Year's day, a dear friend of mine reminded me about a technique she uses to let go of worry and fear. She lives in the United States where they celebrate New Year's Day each year with the Rose ...
Views: 1499 - Lies: Telling Things That Are Not True - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Maria KhalifeEach of us has different standards regarding telling the truth vs. telling a lie. I’d like to share with you some ideas about why telling the truth might be a lot easier on you. Shakespeare said “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” That is a very meaty statement ...
Views: 1116 - Listening to Show Attention and Love - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Maria KhalifeToo often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~ Leo Buscaglia Are you so busy with the things you merely do, that you find yourself not ...
Views: 1684 - Living Your Truth and Walking Your Talk - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeGrandiose words spoken to motivate another are 100% meaningless unless the speaker actually lives the truth behind his words – in other words, unless he walks his own talk. We become very disgruntled when we hear of church ministers misappropriating funds. We don’t like it when dignitaries are ...
Views: 1035 - Lower Stress to Manage Your Weight - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Remember this: You are the expert of your body.” ~ Sarah Hackley Some people eat more when they feel stressed. Are you a stress eater? It’s a common problem, because cookies or chocolate seem to make people feel better. If you find yourself going to food about the stresses in your life, ...
Views: 923 - Make A Plan For Change - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Maria KhalifeJust do it! ~ Nike Commercial Yes, you CAN begin in February. I've offered you dozens and dozens of ideas throughout the month of January so that you could make a plan for 2011 to accomplish Being the Change this year. I'd love for you to become healthier, wealthier, happier and more ...
Views: 707 - Making Better Choices - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Maria Khalife"When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels" ~ Anonymous It's been said that there is no such thing as a good person or a bad person. Well, I'd like to say that I think there are only good people, and that some of those good people make bad choices and lead them off the ...
Views: 1478 - Making Play a Priority - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Maria KhalifeHave you ever wondered why we crave the downtime a weekend away affords us? Consider the fact that our brains actually need leisure and fun to function. Just as exercise releases endorphins, so does laughter. Positivity and pleasurable activities give the brain a chance to “cool-down” from the ...
Views: 870 - Maximize Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.” ~ John C. Maxwell According to Tony Robbins, we have “Time Targets.” These are pockets of time in ...
Views: 1212 - Meaning: How we make sense of the world and infer meaning. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI have worked to embrace “meaning” all of my life. I tried to understand those smiling faces over my cradle. I learned that when my mom washed clothes, I could play in the sun with her. I learned the meaning of good friends and hurtful people. I began to make sense and value in my world. ...
Views: 1008 - Memory: Memorizing and Recall - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Maria KhalifeOne of the most remarkable abilities of our mind is it’s ability to remember. Memory allows us to recall what we have learned through experience. The more emotion surrounding the event, the deeper the memory of it stores in our minds. If the emotion was a negative one, frequently our memories ...
Views: 1186 - Mind Set of a Healthy Person - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Maria KhalifeHow might you define a healthy person? And if you already know what it means, would you say that you are a healthy person? What do you think is most important in being healthy: a healthy mind or a healthy body? Or could it be that having both mind and body equally healthy is the key? What is ...
Views: 1283 - Motivation for 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Maria KhalifeIf you basically don’t want to do something, no one or no thing can motivate you to do it. Your motivation comes from inside you only. In our society today, we have developed the habit of deferring the blame for what happens in our lives to another: She made me do it. My boss didn’t provide ...
Views: 1513 - My Prayers for Your Peaceful Easter - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Maria KhalifeLord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. ~ Francis of Assisi On the occasion of Easter, because ...
Views: 725 - Negative Habits to Discard - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Maria Khalife“The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.“ ~Samuel Johnson If you want to stay fresh, youthful, and alive in this world, forsake habits. Repetitive habits make us feel comfortable, and eventually lull us to sleep. I’m not for removing ...
Views: 1201 - No Excuse Justifies Lying...to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” ~ Mark Twain We have always valued men and women of high principle – those for whom integrity is held aloft as a standard. But we have seen our so-called leaders caught in many lies publically in the news and this destroys our ...
Views: 1141 - Our Choices Affect Our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Maria Khalife"It's choice, not chance, that determines your destiny." ~ Jean Nidetch We sometimes forget how the choices we make carve out particular paths in our lives. Our first trip down a particular direction following a choice we male can be a brand new, innovative and exciting direction. If it's a ...
Views: 5754 - Overcoming Shame - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe only shame is to have none. ~ Blaise Pascal Are you one of those fine folks out there who knows deep inside your heart-of-hearts that you really want to change a few things in your life, but you just cannot find whatever it takes (you're not sure what it is) to get going? Overcoming shame ...
Views: 1525 - Passions and Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Maria Khalife“There’s no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than you are capable of living.” ~ Nelson Mandela Many of us live “safe” lives. Familiarity is comfortable. We hide behind “the way it is” and we think it is enough. But without the energy and drive of a ...
Views: 1153 - Peeling the Layers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Maria KhalifeAny idea, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought. ~Napoleon Hill Life Mastery frequently involves repetition. You recognize there's a life problem; you do your level best to deal with the problem; you see the problem appear yet again and you begin to think ...
Views: 724 - Pity Party - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." ~ Anthony J. D'Angela We all try to be brave, keep moving forward, and keep a stiff upper lip. Our parents and teachers encourage us in this direction. But sometimes, things just feel overwhelming and we want to ...
Views: 1809 - Pockets of Unresolved Feelings? Part I - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Maria KhalifeYou may have many pockets of unsettling feelings inside of you. I’ll make a list of some of them and you can indicate if this particular one is something that makes you uncomfortable and unable to change. Only honesty here will help you. You cannot hide yourself from you. I would like to ...
Views: 1597 - Pockets of Unresolved Feelings? Part II - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Maria KhalifeYour feeling is the period at the end of the sentence. It’s the result of what you thought to a conclusive state, and it is the only way things can manifest in your life. The way to gain control of your feelings is to return to your second position and re-think what you’ve thought there because ...
Views: 1743 - Precious Change Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Maria KhalifeEach year, when my birthday rolls around again, it serves as a reminder of what I've learned over the past twelve months and how sharing these simple ideas with you is my way of paying it forward. I love Being the Change and I encourage you to Be the Change in your life as well. Here's a little ...
Views: 757 - Prepare For Success With New Year's Goals - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Maria KhalifeEvery day holds the possibility of a miracle. ~ Elizabeth David This year, let's prepare for success with the right New Year's goals. How many times have you made New Year's resolutions and then experienced disappointment because you let your commitment to change old habits fall by the ...
Views: 612 - Refreshing Your Intention During the Easter Season - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Maria KhalifeEarth's saddest day and gladdest day were just three days apart! ~ Susan Coolidge The celebration of Easter is replete with so many messages that it is challenging to focus on just one to share with you during this ...
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