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- Two major mistakes you should stop making right now - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Andy KayThere are two major mistakes you should stop making in life. As you ponder what they might be, try to see if any of these sound familiar: "Why can't I just figure stuff out like everyone else?" "Am I the only one who doesn't know how to take control of my life yet?" "How did everyone ...
Views: 872 - Zoho Workplace – All the standard software business needs, in one place - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Peter RogersZoho Workplace is a set of tools that empower a workforce to collaborate, create or communicate more effectively and efficiently. These tools can be classified in three ways: A full-featured office suite is part of Zoho Workplace including Zoho Writer which is used to write and edit ...
Views: 936 - How to Use Rejection as a Stepping Stone to Success - by Submitted on May 07, 2017 from Luis AurelianoSo many times, entrepreneurs put everything they have into building a startup and at the first sign or two of rejection, they begin doubting their abilities. Not being able to deal with and overcome rejection has been the downfall of many an entrepreneur and that’s why it is one of the ...
Views: 1242 - Learning the Importance of Saying No - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Merryl LentzIt's only a two-letter word. It's small and simple. Tiny, even. Microscopic. Yet it's sometimes one of the hardest words to say in the English language. It's the word "no." But there are times when saying "yes" to the word "no" can be profoundly liberating, and can assist you in staying true to ...
Views: 1091 - Critical Thinking: Do Some People Say That People Have A Phobia To Control Them? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one comes across information that goes against what they believe, they can take the time to look over it. And if they were to meet someone who has a different outlook, they could also listen to what they have to say. What this can show is that they have an open mind, and this is then ...
Views: 1124 - MOVING FORWARD FROM THE PAST - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Stacey Cox GiovanniStacey Cox Giovanni Life Time Success 4 U Here I am again. Just sharing with all of you the times we have of our ups and down happen to all of us. The question is how do we deal with it. I have been going through some things for some time now. And I will share with you the victim mentality ...
Views: 1036 - ***Smart Strategies to Achieve Self-Confident Nonverbal Communication - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIn order to be as effective as possible with your confident statements, you need to learn how to hold your body and use your voice. If you’re saying confident words, but your body or voice show that you’re unsure of yourself, people will believe your nonverbal communication instead of your ...
Views: 5994(1 vote) - Boost Your Ability to be Assertive With Friends - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIt’s not the easiest thing to be assertive with friends. They may be used to you doing everything they ask. If you agree to any request they make, cancel appointments to be with them, and even ignore things you have to do so you can do what they want, then you’re like a doormat. You don’t ...
Views: 7058 - ***Eliminate Your Passive Language - Tag Questions and Qualifiers - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePassive people give away their passivity with the type of language they use. Their words tell others that they don’t think very highly of themselves and that they need others’ approval. This type of language takes away their power. De-emphasizers are methods of using speech so that passive ...
Views: 6160 - The Best Ways to Deal Assertively with Conflicts - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteConflicts are normal in all relationships, even loving ones. It’s vital that these differences are resolved. If not, the feelings between you and your partner will gradually diminish. Different personality types handle conflicts in different ways, and the way they argue depends on their ...
Views: 6707 - Little Known Ways to Confidently Speak Up in Meetings - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteSpeaking up in meetings is crucial if you want to be promoted at work. People will see you as being smart, energetic, and sharp. Your inner confidence will help you express yourself, and the respect others will have for you will add to your confidence even further. The Problem Picture ...
Views: 5454(1 vote) - The 4 Steps to Confronting Another Person and Getting Your Way - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHave you ever had a situation where you want another person to change their behavior, and you ended up arguing with them instead? There may have been yelling, put-downs and anger. This certainly isn’t the best way to get others to act in a different way. One of the best ways to get others ...
Views: 6487 - What it Really Takes to Get Good Grades (and it’s Not about Being Smart) - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurIf you’ve ever wondered how to get good grades, maybe something like this has gone through your mind… I’m not good at languages. History isn’t my thing. I’m not a math person. I often hear comments like this from my clients when they’re explaining a low test score or struggling with a ...
Views: 1097 - Foolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a Raise - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteYou are looking at your bank statement, and you realize that you’ve been getting the same salary for a long time. You know that you’ve added a lot of value to your company or organization, and you feel you’re entitled to a raise. Last week, your mechanic told you that your car needs a major ...
Views: 6301 - How to handle the Workers’ Champion at Work? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraThis type of person has an attitude of ‘Us, The Poorly Paid Workers vs. ‘You, The Rich Fat Cat Management’. When you ask him (or her) to implement a strategy, he assesses it against his benchmark of whether it benefits the workers. He may challenge you directly on this point or may quietly ...
Views: 996 - Niceness: A Cause for Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn his book, "When Anxiety Attacks", Dr. David Burns suggests that there are three main causes for anxiety: 1) Negative Thoughts 2) Avoidance 3) Niceness Niceness? Yes, niceness. Just think about what happens when, because of niceness, you say "yes" to something every part of ...
Views: 1498 - An Empowering Reframe RE: Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Sometimes this subject arises in my private practice, among spiritually-based business owners working to develop compassionate detachment: “Energy vampire” is a term used to describe manipulative or needy individuals who are said to steal the energy of others by tiring them out, ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - What’s stopping your progress: Reason or Excuse? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIn conversations with clients – I hear some of the most amazing one liners that help my personal growth. Today’s blog is a reflection on one such sentence. “Me: What has stood out for you in the past three weeks? Client: I now distinguish between reasons and excuses – that helps me in ...
Views: 906 - Do You Need Commercial In Cleaning Services? - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Andy DeanHaving a fire sprinkler at work or at home can be a lifeline and is not a thing you should ignore. These systems are dependably on-stand by and been proved to be helpful with regards to saving properties and lives in the cause of a fire breakout. You will need a fire sprinkler inspection to ...
Views: 1009 - Wedding Gown Alterations Los Angeles: Tips to Getting the Best Fitted Wedding Gown - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Andy DeanWhether you're hoping to change the style of a gown you already have, just nip and tuck until it splendidly fits you, or letting out a gown to fit for your kind of body, be it wedding gown alterations in Los Angeles, bridal gown alterations in Los Angeles or Hollywood bridal gown alterations ...
Views: 941 - 10 Ways to Take your Power Back - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Barika GraysonIs your mojo missing? Feeling powerless? Maybe you just want to be a better version of yourself! Here are 10 ways that you can take your power back and increase your happiness. 1. Focus on what you want to happen: Positive thinking is at the forefront of every great success story. ...
Views: 1165 - The lone workers need security at work - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Jeo NashWork is essential. We need to work to earn our living. It is necessary to work and it involves traveling as well. Many workers travel from one place to another for the purpose of their work. The security of the workers is of utmost importance while they are at work. The life of the lone worker ...
Views: 748 - Speak Up About Something: Courage To Create Good In The World - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeHenry David Thoreau said, “The masses of men (and women) live lives of quiet desperation.” That equates to the fact that most people lack the courage or incentive to get involved with the great events of life within their communities, states or nations. When you attended high school or ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Dealing with Harmful People in Your Life - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Maria Khalife“A person who could muster the courage to remove from his daily life the products that he basically doesn’t need would automatically delete the negative thoughts and the toxic people in his life.” ~ Anuj Somany What makes a person toxic, poisonous, or harmful to you in your life? I think the ...
Views: 1109 - Are Toxic Friendships Disrupting Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! (Which means, “breath of life.”) Just what is a “toxic friendship?” Surely you wouldn’t be friends with someone who made you drink poison. True? However, that IS what’s happening, energetically. When you are involved in a dynamic with another person and you feel drained, disrespected, ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - How To Be Charismatic: 10 Powerful Strategies. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2016 from Mike McClementWhat is it about some people that makes them seem ‘charismatic’ to you? In other words, what makes them stand out? Charisma seems a bit of an enigma. It’s a concept we struggle to define. But why? 1. We tend not to think about what we mean by charisma. We may think someone has charisma but ...
Views: 1227 - You, And You Alone, Are The Creator Of Your Successful Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI get it… Things have happened… PEOPLE have happened and they have caused you to doubt yourself but honey… They are not the creator of your life… YOU ARE! Events do not get to define you… YOU DO! And whatever it is that you have been through gives you the exact strength that you ...
Views: 1208 - Say, "No." How and Why - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Right Now: Your self care tip for today: "No. It's a complete sentence. Learn to say it." Further, from, "The B-Natural Food for the Soul Self-Care & Maintenance Guide:" "Say NO without guilt or explanation. Ultimately, YOU are the only person responsible for YOU and your spiritual ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Dealing With a Struggle You Cannot Control - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Marc LernerThis article will give you an alternative perspective in how to deal with a traumatic challenge you cannot control. The basic point is when you don’t have the ability to avoid the challenge, you do have the ability to control how you deal with it. The simple fact of how you approach it ...
Views: 1271 - Let The Fire Inside Of You Come Out OR Go Sit Down & Be Normal! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYes, like many before you, you want something big… You want to win at life… You want to create a life and a business that makes you feel great! You want to wake up feeling awesome and full of purpose and the joy of living a life you are designed to live… And you want to make lots of ...
Views: 1484 - You have been programmed for lack & You don’t even know it! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightIt is a new year! And as usual, I find myself determined to create more, to be even more wealthy and to have even more of the things I desire. I am obsessed with living to my full potential and that includes making as much money as possible, firstly for my own comfort and that of my immediate ...
Views: 1246 - If you want a successful business, Stop thinking Poor! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou may or may not realise this but you have been conditioned to think poor… To think lack… To think that it is bad to be rich… And so, of course, it is a struggle to create abundant wealth. You ask me about how to grow your business… You ask me about how to get more clients, ...
Views: 1277 - Give Up These 5 Ideas If You Want To Create Abundant Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightOnce upon a time, I allowed myself to remain poor by holding on tightly to the little money I had and refusing to let it out of my sight because it felt so hard to come by. I was living in poverty and I did not even know it. ON the face of things I was successful, I had the career, the ...
Views: 1143 - When Did You Stop Singing? It's time to open your mouth and be heard. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Jaynine HowardWhen Did You Stop Singing? It is time to open your mouth and be heard. There are three types of people singing at church. There are those that open the hymnal and move their lips, but no noise comes out of their mouth. There are those that sing beautifully and those that can’t carry a tune but ...
Views: 1297 - How to Deal With Difficult People That Accuse You When They Are Doing The Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us know someone who accuses us of wrong-doing whenever we ask that they do what they should have done. For example, you may have a colleague who should have finished some work by a certain deadline, and your part of the work depends on their finished work. And when you ask for their ...
Views: 1604 - Walking My Dog Led Me Around the World - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Royce GomezYou ask me how walking my dog led me around the world? I'll tell you and it's no tall tale. I was walking my dog in my neighborhood as I do every other day. I smile as I pass my neighbors while my dog greets the other dogs. My neighborhood is one of those special places where people do stop to ...
Views: 1371 - Nice People can say NO!!!! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Julie DohertyLearning to say no doesn't make you out to be a mean person or terrible, it just means learning to know your limits and how to pace yourself, so you can be a NICE PERSON!!! No matter how wonderful you are sometimes other people will try to take advantage of your good nature. They will ...
Views: 1230 - Big Life Decisions - Top Strategies - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from James BurbankOne of the most important things to remember when making some big life decisions is that life is not as short as we think. People often use this catch phrase when they want to do something unadvisedly like buying a luxurious thing they currently are not able to afford. In this article we’re ...
Views: 1350 - A Big Dose of Action - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2015 from Jason MagillI hope you're doing well. I truly do. This means you have taken some deliberate steps, clear or not so clear action, that has led you to doing well today. You'll know, if you've read some of my other articles, that I'm a firm believer in paying close attention to your thoughts. Thoughts can ...
Views: 1213 - Roof Maintenance - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from zhen limWhat’s causing my roof leak? When most people think about a leaky roof, they imagine an old, worn down roof with cracked and missing shingles. It’s not hard to imagine how water is getting through a roof like that. But what if you have a newer roof and your shingles are in good condition? You ...
Views: 3078 - Crossing the Bridge into 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Quick as a wink, Christmas faded into our rear view mirrors. Up ahead, a brand spanking New Year 2015 awaits! New possibilities! Fresh ideas! A new set of 365 days to accomplish something marvelous in your life. What actions will you take in the New Year? How will ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Your Business as a Vehicle to Positive Change - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageNot long ago there wasn’t a whole heck of a lot going on in our area that was newsworthy – in the sense of negative newsworthy. Oh no! What was the media to do? Not to worry. They had it figured out. They hashed up a shooting from 30 years ago and put the story smack dab on the front page of ...
Views: 1262 - Teleseminars - Optimize Your Conversion Rate From Visitors to Opt Ins - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen it comes to promoting a teleseminar this is usually done by getting potential buyers to a landing page. The goal for most landing pages is to convert lookers into either subscribers or buyers. The fact is, most people who "land" on one of your pages leave very quickly. The reasons for ...
Views: 1318 - Online market research – find out what’s hot and what’s not! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important things you can do as you grow your business is to know who your market is and what they want. A great way to find out what’s “hot” is to conduct online research. Although a great recommendation, many people have no clue where to begin. Often marketing experts tell you ...
Views: 1157 - Spite and Envy: Passive-Aggressive Narcissists - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder is not yet recognized by the DSM Committee. It makes its appearances in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for ...
Views: 2404 - Retrieve Data From Databases in Various Formats Using Data Converter - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from tom misraBecause of fast pace and highly equipped environment around us, technology keep shaping continuously from one domain to other and never stop from changing itself. A most common practice for any company is to upgrade its system or database systems at regular intervals to match the requirement of ...
Views: 942 - Are You Guilty of Annoying Others via Social Networks? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe saga of my recent Facebook ousting continues. Not only have I not been able to get back on FB, I still have no idea as to why I got “excommunicated” in the first place. However, I have found the experience to be one of introspection. As a matter of fact, many people, myself included, are ...
Views: 1135 - Resuscitate Your Interpersonal Acumen in the Digtal Age - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Mari PatOver this past weekend, visiting with family friends, I noticed my friend David’s 10-year old son, Carter, immersed in his iPad during the entire afternoon’s get-together. Carter sat in the living room surrounded by guests but in his own separate world playing games on his device, never really ...
Views: 1078 - Reinforce Your Self-Esteem to Enjoy Explosive Success - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanThe self image of a person is the rudder that determines every single aspect of their lives, to include career, friendships, martial partners, hobbies, and physical health. When a child grows up with a damaged self esteem, their rudder constantly sways them towards negative and toxic ...
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