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- Who is Really in Control of Your Life? Is It You? Or….? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Curt GorlickYou might be thinking, what a ridiculous question! “Who else is — or could be — controlling my life if it isn’t me?” The truth is there are many possible answers to this question. Here’s a few: your spouse… your significant other… your parents… your siblings… your good friends… or…. I’m sure ...
Views: 943 - Is Life Really a Game? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Curt GorlickHow many times have you heard “Life is a game?” Do YOU believe life is just a game? I do. Does my response surprise you? If so, keep the question hovering in your mind for a bit as I explain. I believe life is a mind game. Winning the mind game of life is all about perspectives and ...
Views: 1270 - Living Life on Cruise Control - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Curt GorlickWhen people live their lives on cruise control – as so many people do – it reminds me of a broken record. (I’m really showing my age here. This example wouldn’t work so well if I said on a CD or mp3.) These days it seems like people wake up in the morning, get dressed, and drive to work ...
Views: 1298 - Lasting Change Starts From Within - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Curt GorlickIf you have finally had enough stress… overwhelm… over-compromise… anger and … disappointment in your life and… you’re ready to do something about it… CONGRATULATIONS! I remember back many years ago when I was a young boy my father would often say, “Talk’s cheap. Don’t be a talker, be a ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - What Does a Life of Fulfillment Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Curt GorlickFor many years I didn’t understand what it meant to live a life of fulfillment. I’ve come to learn many people have no idea what it means either. When I asked the question “What does a life of fulfillment mean to you?” the most common response I get is “Living a life of fulfillment means living ...
Views: 7317 - 10 Tips for Handling Strained Relationships During the Holidays - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Curt GorlickThis is the time of year when many people feel stressed and not wanting (needing) to be with family. All your bad feelings come up as you remember how past holidays went. Remember your thoughts just last year? "I'm never going to do that again!" "I can't believe those are my ...
Views: 932 - An Effective Communication Skill for Better Relationships - Married or Not - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Curt GorlickI was just talking with a new client of mine who was feeling angry with her husband. The anger came from a conversation that just didn't go the way it should. As I was asking questions to get to the root of the problem there was an "Ah-ha!" moment. The Ah-ha moment came when my client realized ...
Views: 899 - Accountability: Is it Important? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Curt GorlickAccountability is one of the most overlooked and undervalued pieces of the puzzle to achieving personal and business goals. Without accountability many things in your life would not be present. In fact, lack of accountability could be the biggest reason why you don’t currently have what you want ...
Views: 1108 - You’re Ready for Change – Good for You! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Curt GorlickAre you finally at the point in your life when you’re ready for change? Do you really want to change or are you hoping other people and circumstances will change? If you’re hoping people and circumstances will change then you can stop reading this article now and be prepared to see ...
Views: 894 - Get Rid of Toxic People - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Curt GorlickLet’s pretend someone asked, “Who are you tolerating?” Maybe you’ve been asked that question before; maybe you haven’t. Either way, think about it for a moment. Now, answer this question. What came up for you when you thought about it? This is the type of question that provokes other ...
Views: 4649(2 votes) - What Will It Take to Get What You Want? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Curt GorlickDo you know some of the reasons why you might not be getting what you want? I'm not just talking about material things. You may want a better relationship with your spouse, significant other, maybe your kids, your parents, or some of your friends. You may even want to have a better ...
Views: 846 - When is Enough, Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Curt Gorlick“I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” I bet you’ve heard that one. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. This very well known line from an old movie became so popular because millions of people related to it. They would internalize how mad they were yet rarely express it ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - Why Don’t You Act on What You Say You Want? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Curt GorlickI’d like to introduce you to that little voice in your head. While these voices are called different things by different people, I choose to call them “The Saboteur.” The Saboteur is what keeps most people stuck from getting what they want in life. Maybe you have more than one. These little ...
Views: 984(2 votes) - Are You Choosing Intention or Circumstance? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Curt GorlickYou’ve heard it said that life is all about choices. Do you believe it? If it is true, why do so many people go through life choosing to live the way their feeling now? Why in the world would anyone choose to live life feeling miserable? It is a great question. If more people really ...
Views: 917 - The Richness of Staying In the Moment - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Curt GorlickIs it too much to ask you to slow down and stay in the moment? What does that even mean? Have you noticed during the day when things are going right and you’re feeling happy and all of a sudden something happens? You don’t know what happened; you only know that now you’re sad, and ...
Views: 1049 - What Do You Really Want in Life? Make Up Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Curt GorlickI ask tough questions. “What do you really want in Life?” “What makes you happy?” “If you had it all over to do again, what would you do differently?” These questions sound easy, but for most people it’s a struggle to come up with an answer. There are different reasons why answering ...
Views: 941 - I Used To Be Happy -- What Happened? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Curt GorlickBecoming Aware! I talk with a lot of people who say they are tired of living the way they’re feeling now. I often ask, “What are you feeling now?” The some common answers I get are: • “I’m not exactly sure what I’m feeling. I just know I’m frustrated and disappointed with the people ...
Views: 10484 - What Did You Say “YES” to for 2011? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Curt GorlickJust a few short weeks ago you and millions of others Declared, Promised and made New Year's Resolutions. Are you still on track to achieve what you said you wanted? If you're like most people you made your resolutions without a plan and without knowing how to get them or who to talk with to ...
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