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- How to keep a Job in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from William CottringerHow to keep a Job in Tough Times By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “The quickest way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” ~Oscar Wilde. In tough economic times, it is not a good thing to be unemployed. And if you are lucky enough to have a job, you don’t want ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Letting Go and Letting God - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita SaviucDo you believe that something or someone out there can supply all your needs and all your desires? Can you trust the source, the universe, God, Buddha or however you choose the infinite intelligence that created us all? I realized that when I stress myself over things, over people, when I ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - Are You the Historian Or the Screen Play Writer For Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhen you think and talk about your life, do you tell the story of what has been, or do you tell the story of what you want to create and experience? If you are the historian of your life, you look at your life and tell the story of what has been, and all the things that have happened that ...
Views: 2073(1 vote) - Are We Truly Free And Independent? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe dictionary defines "independent" as: • not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. • not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman. • not ...
Views: 2072 - How to Recover from a Bad Day - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryBad days are a part of life. We all have them. No matter how many yoga classes you attend or how smoothly your life runs, you’ll run up against one sooner or later. The secret to thriving is learning how to move forward in spite of bad days, not aiming to never have one (although minimizing ...
Views: 2072 - Attitude Problems That Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehAttitude Problems That Kill Your Business And What You Can Do About It! Most of the time we don’t think about our own attitudes. We certainly don’t think they could kill off our business or our personal lives. But truly, everything we do comes from our attitudes. And our attitudes come ...
Views: 2071(7 votes) - Lessons From David Neagle - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaDavid Neagle is a multimillion dollar coach’s coach and very widely known in the coaching world for his teachings on using the Law of Attraction to create abundance and prosperity. Having taken some of his coaching classes on money and I thought I’d pass on to you some of the things I ...
Views: 2070(1 vote) - The Importance of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanKnowing what you are grateful for is an important factor to happiness and success. Being aware of everything that you have to be thankful for will help you create a positive focus. Gratefulness will help you reach your goals because you are seeing all the positive things that are happening ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - Diving, Surviving, or Thriving - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Are you Diving down in life, simply Surviving, or striving for THRIVING? Each are all great questions to ask ourselves about the life we are living. The topic that I wanted to talk about was surviving vs. thriving. What are you living? Surviving is living a day-to-day ‘OK’ existence. Thriving = ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - 3 Steps To Dissolving The Mask of Anger - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Andrea Ryan Profaci3 Steps To Dissolving The Mask of Anger Anger is an emotion that causes us to lose our center and feel out of place. It is a reaction to a situation or experience that can lead us to spin; meaning, incessant thoughts of a drama that we are resisting. Anger is resistance and it has a ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - How Do You Clear Your Inner Space? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWouldn’t it be great to be able to point at and click a Delete button at what clutters your inner space? Our days would be so different if we could. When I turn on my computer each morning, I go through a 3-step ritual. First, I use a program (which interestingly has the word Aware in its ...
Views: 2060(2 votes) - LUCKY YOU. I BELIEVE IN LUCK. DO YOU? 10 Secrets for more luck in your life! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE LUCK OF THE DRAW You should believe in luck because luck can make or break your life. Lucky Breaks Good luck gives us opportunities and good events, while bad luck has the opposite effect. What is Luck? Dictionaries define luck as something that happens to us, affecting our ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 2058(5 votes) - Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThe "Imposter Syndrome" is when a person feels they don't deserve a title or identity because they are not the best in their field, or because they feel they lack some form of credential, whether the credential is necessary or not. They are the kind of people who say they are an artist ...
Views: 2056(5 votes) - Courage to Persevere - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Martyn GreenTo begin with I would like to ask you a question and to think carefully about your answer. "Have you ever been faced with an opportunity but declined to take it because of a lack of courage"? Before answering that we need to know exactly what is courage? The Merrian-Webster online dictionary ...
Views: 2053(3 votes) - Aha! Eureka! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from George SewellThere are those thoughts that go bump in the night – the Aha! and Eureka! moments of mental clarity. Such thoughts solve problems, begin new ways of doing things, and herald a better situation for the thinker. Such moments indicate a shift in perspective – a new and fresh approach to thinking ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - How to deal with boredom now? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you get bored at home? Does boredom affect your life? Do you sometimes feel that you don’t have any desire to speak or do anything? When someone asks you about life, do you usually say statements like life is boring, I’m so bared, I don’t know what to do? All of these statements indicate ...
Views: 2049 - The Importance of a Positive Attitude in Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Ryan LoweWhy is a positive attitude so important? Because it determines everything else in your life! Attitude isn’t just about whether or not you’re having a good or bad day. Attitude is more than that. It affects relationships. It affects careers. It affects your entire future. I’ve met people ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Practice Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joshua BauscherPractice makes perfect, right? What if we could practice feeling the emotions we desire to feel? Well, keep reading, and I will walk you through 5 simple, mood-conquering practices that will turn your frown upside down. 1. Practice smiling When you’re happy this is easy enough to do ...
Views: 2045 - My defining Moment - My Mother's death - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from venkat caDefining Moment Each one of us would have had one or more defining moments in our life. Defining moment can be explained as a very crucial moment which brings out the essential nature or character of a person For me the Defining moment of my life was My Mother’s Death in front of my ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - Picture Perfect Strategies for Attracting Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you looking for easy yet inexpensive ideas to sell your home when your income or financial future depends on it? The key is attracting buyers, and there are dos and don’ts that can make a significant difference. According to the National Association of Realtors, 98 percent of home buyers ...
Views: 2045(4 votes) - What Mask Are You Wearing? How to Become Your Authentic Self! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Pat MussieuxWho are you? What do you do? These are common questions as we go about our daily lives. These are very difficult questions for many people who are currently unemployed, newly retired, 'stay at home' Moms, and so on. In today's society, we place so much value on what we do - our label, if you ...
Views: 2044(7 votes) - Leaving a Legacy - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Paige Arnof-FennMaybe it's because a good college friend died recently in a tragic accident. Perhaps it's because the year is winding down and we're all naturally focusing on closing one chapter and starting another. But I thought it was interesting that the topic of legacies came up in a handful conversations ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - Your Amazing Brain - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Vickie GriffithOur brains are amazing. When we repeatedly think the same thought over and over again, our brains create neural pathways to replicate the same repetitive action. Think how wonderful this is if you want a glass of water. You want, and your body responds by allowing you to perform all the ...
Views: 2042(3 votes) - The Act of Failing Doesn't Make You a Failure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Sona JepsenEveryone experiences self-doubt from time to time. When we challenge ourselves by taking on new jobs or responsibilities, it’s natural to wonder whether we’re up to the task. Self-doubt actually can be helpful, as it spotlights areas of weaknesses where we would benefit from more ...
Views: 2041 - Attachments, Stress and Mobbing - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Gail ElliottPeople targeted by a mobbing process have been thrown from what they believed was an orderly world into a state of chaos in which many former points of reference are no longer valid. This confusion may prompt them to question all points of reference, including the ones deep inside of them. ...
Views: 2040(1 vote) - From Rejection To Suggestion - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright After any type of rejection at all, how many times have we all asked ourselves the automatically programmed question "Why are things the way they are?" Or even more to the point, "What's the reason for this?" Think about it. If you truly answered either of these ...
Views: 2040(2 votes) - Take Time to Reflect - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHere in Canada, we just celebrated our Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is a special time for me, personally. It's a time of reflection and, often, for me, a time of change. I love the change of seasons, the magical colors of the trees, the crisp Mac apples (my favorite!), walking through the ...
Views: 2040(3 votes) - Do You Know What It's Like??? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there... I know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - Motivation Therapy With Brain Entrainment - Binaural Beats Download - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from francesco costabileINTRODUCTION Do you feel as though you're stuck in a rut, and that your life has more potential than is being realised? Motivation therapy with brain entrainment is the key to unlocking doors of limitless possibilities. A binaural beats download has been proven to re-shape the psychology ...
Views: 2035(1 vote) - Are you Living your Fashion or Passion in life? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.I hope this finds you enjoying a beautiful Indian summer in your neighborhood. It is gorgeous here and I love fall. I have a question I have kicked around for some time now. Are you living your Fashion or your Passion in life? Fashion would be the equivalent of what is expected of us, we do it ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Stop Negative Self Talk Now! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanWhy is negative language and negative self talk so disempowering? Only 10% of our mind is conscious while 90% is unconscious. The conscious mind is our analytical, rational and logical mind and is said to hold our temporary memory. The unconscious mind on the other hand is irrational; it is ...
Views: 2032(16 votes) - Thriving Vs. Merely Surviving - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Susan McNeal VelasquezThe quick definition of thriving is to flourish and prosper. My teaching interests have shifted considerably over the years, until my full attention is on uncovering and discovering what it takes to amass enough personal power so that thriving is the outcome, no matter what curve life decides to ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - *** Safety Attitude's New Reality - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kevin BurnsSafety has become a big issue these days with not only the manufacturing, construction and heavy industry sectors, but also with a growing number of office-bound organizations. Safety is an issue that I take seriously. After all, I believe that safety is an Attitude – in the same way ...
Views: 2030 - Being Positive Every Morning - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHow do you feel each morning when you hear the alarm clock? Does that sound fill you with dread as you drag yourself out of bed, or do you jump out of bed with excitement wondering what wonderful things the day has in store for you? What thoughts run through your mind as you prepare for a new ...
Views: 2030(3 votes) - The Most Overlooked Must Do’s of Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Helaine IrisEveryone knows that marketing is really a fancy business term for “putting yourself out there”. And, true to human nature most people have some degree of resistance to becoming as visible as necessary to achieve success. Fact – if you want to make more money – you have to build tolerance and ...
Views: 2030(2 votes) - Perfection: Are We Perfect As We Are? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI recently had a dream and in that dream there was a situation where I paid 60 pounds for this diamond shaped stone. I was then told how it would be worth more if I got it valued. So once I had bought it I went to a jeweller to see if it was actually worth more or if I had just been taken for a ...
Views: 2026 - ***Eliminate Negativity by Developing a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Judi MoreoThe best way to eliminate negativity is to develop a positive attitude. Your thoughts and outlook on life have a profound effect on how you live your life. They are also contagious and affect those around you. You can’t have both positive and negative in the same space. So, focus on turning the ...
Views: 2023 - Consistently Outperform Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jack SingerAdd Sales TRIUMPHS Model to Your Selling Skills Repertoire Susan has been doing well in her sales career for many years. She understands how to make cold calls, how to follow up on leads and referrals and how to offer excellent customer service. Yet, she’s amazed at how much ...
Views: 2023(1 vote) - What Was Going Through Your Mind While Landing In Vietnam - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Ivan ArburthaI was in the Recon Platoon with the 1st cavalry Division back in 1966. I was in Class A uniform. Class A uniform is a dress uniform that you wear for dress or for inspections. I was being shot at as I was leaving the airplane. I was praying that I would not be killed that day. We had no weapons ...
Views: 2023 - Keep a Gratitude Journal and Get Happy - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyDespite the advice that comes to us from every direction these days to keep a positive attitude, actually doing that all the time or even most of the time is far more easily said than done. Let's face it: life is stressful, and no matter how determined you are in the morning to make the very ...
Views: 2020(2 votes) - Are you the Tortoise or the Hare? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Mary Dee FreemanI walk my dogs every day. After I get past a certain point on the walk I let them off their leashes. Their reactions to freedom are the exact opposite. Barney likes to wander off the path. He’s a three year old Beagle so he will follow his nose just about anywhere. In fact, I have to watch ...
Views: 2018(2 votes) - Gratitude, Perfect Mind Food - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Harlan GoergerUtilizing Gratitude as a Self-Confidence builder. There is not doubt that our attitude has an effect on our outcomes. Continually being negative, seeing the bad side of things will limit our outcomes if not eliminate the good in ones life. At the same time being positive about everything does ...
Views: 2017(4 votes) - How Does A Person Find True Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Jacquelyn Jeanty“True happiness” ….as opposed to false happiness? Why should we care when both states feel so good? How do we know the difference? Is “true” harder to come by than “false?”One thing is for certain –we all want it. Happiness –contentment- is perhaps even an instinctual drive within this human ...
Views: 2014 - CREATIVE WAYS TO DEAL WITH ADVERSITY - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonIt's important, I find, to recall and re-use old tools that have proven helpful in difficult situations in the past. Sometimes we think we've moved so far forward that a "Been there, done that!" attitude clouds our memory and limits our options. Fear is an ongoing challenge in this world so we ...
Views: 2013(1 vote) - Maintaining a Correct Frame of Mind - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from cedric riceLet me clarify exactly what I mean when I talk about a correct frame of mind. When I say correct frame of mind I am referring to whatever frame of mind that it takes to help you get through a bad situation. A correct frame of mind has to be positive. I have heard of stories of people who were ...
Views: 2013(1 vote) - Pet Peeves: The Things That Anger Us the Most - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI frequently receive emails from people upset about something in their life that is not going according to their plans. They scrutinize the behaviors of others and complain because people are not doing what they are supposed to be doing according to their standards. Some of the most frequent ...
Views: 2012 - Resurrect Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from William CottringerResurrect Your Dreams By Bill Cottringer “Deep down, nobody is ever quite satisfied with the amount of their childhood dreams they have actually realized and we are all disappointed with the amount that slipped away.” ~The author. I consider myself having lived about half my early ...
Views: 2011(4 votes) - Successful Facts about Group Discussion - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rashmi PriyaGroup Discussion is a discussion among participants who have an agreed topic. Group discussion is basically carried out by institutes and companies to check the behavior of a candidate in a group. His leadership qualities, listening abilities and problem solving skills. They check his team ...
Views: 2010 - The Chase Without the Dream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferIf you feel as though your constant work and effort are to no avail, you may not possess a clear enough vision for yourself. Do you take inspired action or have you merely busied yourself with tasks seemingly related to your dreams? Do you know what has prompted you to take action and pursue ...
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