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- Finding Balance In Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyNOW THERE WAS AT JOPPA, A CERTAIN DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA, WHICH BY INTERPRETATION IS CALLED DORCAS: THIS WOMAN WAS FULL OF GOOD WORKS AND ALMS-DEEDS WHICH SHE DID . AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS; THAT SHE WAS SICK AND DIED. (ACTS 9;36-37) I HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT MINISTRY IS NOT JUST ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - What is Journalism? And Job for Journalist - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Mukesh MaheshwariIt is the best role of Journalism to spread information about what happening in the world. Newspapers, television, radio and now time media – the internet is viral. Journalists have to play a very significant role in this practice life. Journalists play a key role in the growth of any ...
Views: 873 - Fake It till You Make It - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhen we’re young, we often try to be who we aren’t. Many of us, as adults, still wish that we had the life of another. We think that the lives of others have less stress, less anxiety or less heartache than our own – and we may be right! Karmic lessons and family issues aside (because these ...
Views: 1244 - 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: 1302 - How to Get a Job in Today’s Marketplace - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from William CottringerHow to Get a Job in Today’s Marketplace By Bill Cottringer “People will try to tell you that all the great opportunities have been snapped up. In reality, the world changes every second, blowing new opportunities in all directions, including yours.” ~Ken Hakuta. From all my ...
Views: 1276 - Are You Here Only To Be Truly Helpful? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMany people say with pride—“I’m a giver.” However, no one announces, “I'm a receiver”—albeit there are more receivers than givers. The age old question— “Is It better to give than to receive,” is a miss nomer. The truth of the matter is, while you are giving you are receiving and while you ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Make Life Better - The Conscious Way! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Jiby GeorgeLife is fun every day during our school and college days, enjoying with our friends in different ways possible. But one fine day things start changing – We get into a job for our living. We get married and have children. The challenges around handling the people in our life start popping ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Do You LOVE or HATE New Year Resolutions? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Nicola BeerI tend to find like marmite, garlic or someone packing your bags at the supermarket, people either love or hate the concept of making new year’s resolutions. Working with hundreds of people through relationship issues, there is often one in a couple one who loves to plan, organise and ...
Views: 1534 - Understanding Your Teen: The Introvert Versus Extrovert Equation - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonI have two sons, and they are both great boys. They don’t get into trouble, are doing well in school, and have close ties to friends, family, and community. I am proud of them every day, and I have enjoyed watching them grow. Especially as they are both so very different from one another. ...
Views: 1588 - The High Cost of Playing The "Blame Game” - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Meiyoko TaylorHave you ever met someone that just blamed their lack of success on everyone or everything but themselves? Maybe you used to be that person. Perhaps, you still are that person. If you are, don't fret because there is definitely hope for you. I used to be the very thing I am writing to you about! ...
Views: 986 - How to Keep Grounded When Your Home Business Takes off - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2016 from James BurbankWhile our businesses are still “young” we push our limits and work hard in order to make them grow. As soon as our business goes through the roof and becomes somewhat independent, we might become overwhelmed with joy. However, it is important to stay grounded at that moment in order ...
Views: 1182 - Too Much Familiarity Can Breed Contempt - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from William CottringerToo Much Familiarity Can Breed Contempt By Bill Cottringer “Familiarity breeds contempt, for others at first, but then inwardly, contempt towards ourselves.” ~Oli Anderson, Synchronesia: A Depressing Existential Novel. Most relationship experts agree that contempt can creep into a ...
Views: 4187 - How To Deal With Exposure To Negativity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadIn the previous article (titled Worrying – The Truth About It), we discussed the negativity that we are exposed to on a daily basis. To be precise, I suggested “Switch off from the media – the Black Eyed Peas said “Wrong information always shown by the media. Negative images is the main ...
Views: 1253 - The Positive Power of Movies on the World By James Mapes - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from James MapesRecently, the Critics’ Choice Awards were televised and, the Golden Globe nominations were announced. I am fascinated because I LOVE movies. They have been a staple part of my life since my earliest childhood. Films have entertained, influenced, informed, educated and ignited my ...
Views: 1689 - What To Focus On? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from William CottringerWhat To Focus On? By Bill Cottringer “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” ~Alexander Graham Bell. Regarding the title question, the answer in a word is—NOW. One very popular view of life is that we are all pawns ...
Views: 1396 - How Can I Communicate Better With My Partner? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Andrea Smith SmithRelationships between two people don't exist in isolation. Past experiences, personal history and expectations all influence a relationship, and often the way we communicate in our relationships is as a result of our past. If you’re one of the many people who feel that you and your partner do ...
Views: 1424 - 7 Skills You Can Learn for a Living, without Going to College - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2016 from Caitlyn BellNowadays, it’s difficult to find a stable job that really pays well. In the past, people with college degrees were assured of getting hired for high-paying jobs. Today, even those with master’s degrees find it hard to land a job. Moreover, those who have already been working for so long are also ...
Views: 949 - How to Reach your Full Potential - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Eefke BodtNo matter in which family you are born and what upbringing and education you get, nothing can help you in getting to the height you want to achieve in your career or profession better than realizing your own potential. This is perplexing for many as there is no dearth of men and women who ...
Views: 1395 - How to Navigate School With English as a Second Language - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from Anica OaksFor 21% of the homes in America, English isn't the first language spoken. This presents a wide variety of challenges in everyday life, from navigating the subtleties of spoken language to needing help with translating written material. Attending college when English isn't your first language can ...
Views: 1322 - TWO KINDS OF BELIEFS - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from William CottringerTWO KINDS OF BELIEFS By Bill Cottringer “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ~Philip K. Dick. Beliefs are what drive and explain human behavior. They reassure us the truth of something and justify our thinking, feeling and acting in our minds, ...
Views: 1463 - HEALING THE DIVIDE - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from William CottringerHEALING THE DIVIDE By Bill Cottringer “The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world.” ~Max Born. Last Month, I published an article in Security Management magazine, entitled “The Two-Way Manager.” This ...
Views: 1429 - The Three Key Drivers to Fulfillment - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from William SchiemannWho wouldn’t like to be more fulfilled? If you’re not feeling totally fulfilled, you’re not alone. In a recent research project I conducted on fulfillment, few Millennials and only some of Gen Xers described their lives as fulfilled. I define life fulfillment as achieving one’s dreams and ...
Views: 1525 - Motivation: You're A Glass of Water - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Ricardo OrtizAs you hold your glass of water in hand and peek inside it crystal clear water where dreams are held. Inside that cup of water is the one thing you want most in life. Walk around with your glass of water hold it tightly in hand so you can test yourself, prove to yourself that nothing inside ...
Views: 966 - CHANGING YOUR MINDSET - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerIf something happens all the time, why is it still unexpected? DAILY HASSLES Many years ago, I worked with a wonderful client who owns an imprinting business. Let's call her Michelle (not her real name.) Michelle's primary focus is helping businesses with their marketing efforts by ...
Views: 1238 - Managing Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from William CottringerManaging Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. By Bill Cottringer As I have already mentioned in a previous article, performance in sports and law enforcement have a lot in common. For one thing, both require a healthy mixture of individuality ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Ride the Wave: Hawaii 5-0’s Surprising Lesson in Thankfulness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Noelle NelsonJust the other night, I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, “Hawaii 5-0,” where one of the main characters featured in that night’s episode was a young woman, a veteran, who’d served in Afghanistan, during which time she’d lost both legs. The show was forthright in its brief portrayal of ...
Views: 1309 - Are you creating Greatness? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezOne of the political slogans of 2016 is “Make America Great”. But, how do you make a country great? Who makes the country great? What makes a country great? When and Why? And HOW? These are the questions school teachers ask students all the time, and we adults have to do the same. As ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Seven Simple Exercises to Achieve Fulfillment - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from William SchiemannIf you are not feeling totally fulfilled, you are not alone. Nearly 80% of people interviewed for our long term study of fulfillment did not feel totally fulfilled, despite many being successful in their careers or private lives. Many of those who were fulfilled did not necessarily start that ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Five Secrets Fulfilled People Use Everyday - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from William SchiemannAre there real tricks to becoming fulfilled in life? You bet. My research and that of others suggests that there are key street-smart actions that those who are most fulfilled use every day in their professional and personal lives. I interviewed over 100 successful people---some who were ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - The 2 Elements You Need To Feel Internally Satisfied About Life - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Michael TawiahDo you feel like you’re in rut? Are you bored with your life or don’t know what to do with it? On paper someone could have an amazing life but still be bored: you could have a successful job and loving friends and family, however without the two elements that I’m about to talk about ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - MID-FALL 2016: KARMIC DÉJÀ VU: “Remembrance of Things Past” - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from joan pancoe“I’ve seen 50, I’ve seen 60 and, baby, 40 is better.” I've been rich, I’ve been poor, and rich is better. I've been young, I've been old, and young is better. If I could turn back time, If I could find a way.” CHER Joan Pancoe: “NOT!” Dear ONE, This Fall, the ongoing ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - THE CHASE OF LIFE WILL MANIFEST FOR US By Patricia Ross - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Patricia Rosshttp://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/306062 www.teenvoice.ws In life from birth we are alert. We are alert to the chase of life. You may not remember your discovery years of life. Although, in our former years we had discovery, play and imaginative play for self-development. ...
Views: 1537 - The Problems a Divided Mind Causes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from William CottringerThe Problems a Divided Mind Causes By Bill Cottringer “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.” ~Alan Watts. First, I suppose we should clarify what exactly a divided mind is. ...
Views: 1562 - Does your office look and feel support your business intentions? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Kathleen GageFrom 1994 through 2013 I worked out of my home. Like many homebased business owners, I prided myself on the fact that the walk from my bedroom to my office was a very short distance. This all changed when I moved my business out of my home to an office space a few miles from away. The greatest ...
Views: 1865 - Proactive V.S. Reactive...do you prevent fires or put them out? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victoria LaBouff-LanzaPROACTIVE V.S. REACTIVE…do you prevent fires or put them out? These two different approaches in life can literally make or break you. If you want to learn how to prevent problems instead of fixing them, then read on. We are all a little bit of both, proactive and reactive, and there is a ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Change Your Story to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellDo you remember that movie called “Stranger Than Fiction” starring Will Farrell and Emma Thompson? In it, the main character begins to hear an author in his head narrating his life. He eventually realizes she is writing a story in which he, the main character, will die in the end. So, he sets ...
Views: 2033 - Dreams? Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectWe all hold our dreams in our hearts like a pit which carries fire in it. Our dreams, our goals can be very unique, it can be different, it can be crazy and it may seem impossible and may leave people thinking that you’ve gone mad or so but it’s what our heart truly wants. Hence, we should go ...
Views: 1576 - Traveling As an Opportunity for Self Growth - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Osamudiamen OmereIn the words of Saint Augustine, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." This implies that if you do not travel you will end up having a very narrow vision and in fact an incomplete knowledge of exactly what the entire world is like. In this period of ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Passionate Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you passionate about what you are doing? You know leadership starts with leading yourself. If you are an independent contractor or work in a larger organization with a team, you need to lead yourself first, and that includes inspiring yourself to achieve exceptional things. How may times ...
Views: 1427 - Discover the Many Costs of Not Being Self-Confident - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIf you remain with low self-confidence, you can expect your life to continue as it is. Nothing will change. You will think poorly of yourself and, following your lead, others will too. What to Expect with Low Self-Confidence There are many costs associated with low self-confidence. ...
Views: 6654(1 vote) - 4 Myths About Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteMany people believe a number of myths about self-confidence. They’ve heard these myths from relatives or friends, or perhaps they’ve read them in books or in articles. These myths can be very damaging because they keep people from developing their self-confidence. They make people feel ...
Views: 9419(1 vote) - You're Enough for You; Stop Leaning on Others - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and ...
Views: 1259 - EVERYBODY GETS A TROPHY - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Charlie Bill EllisonWhen I was a child my mom always told me, "You don't just play to win and you don't just play to have fun, you try to do both and you learn how to improve, win or lose." These are words I used to hear after losing a game or failing to achieve something I set out to try. My mom made me feel ...
Views: 724 - How to Achieve Better Results with Effective Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2016 from CJ MosesIf you are currently doing internet marketing or even thinking about it, you should definitely be developing time management skills. Marketing your business online and having a good sense of time management skills go hand in hand. It’s all so very necessary if you want to be on top of your ...
Views: 966 - Ten Best Success Door Openers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from William CottringerTen Best Success Door Openers by Bill Cottringer “If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you will find an excuse.” ~Jim Rohn. There are lots of ways to find to do something or the excuses if you don’t. In the meantime, here are the best-known door ...
Views: 1395 - How to Finish That Big Project - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Ursula JorchEver have a project that was never completed and just haunts you? Yeah, me too. I wish I could say I finish everything I start, but that wouldn’t be telling you the truth. Like many entrepreneurs, I have a lot of ideas. A lot. And my starting energy is high for projects I’m excited about. ...
Views: 1028 - "A MUST READ" Easy Ways You Can Destroy The old paradigm - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2016 from Donald PillaiThere is a moment in everyone’s life where you will be tested and feel the pain of the unknown. You will feel as though you can't handle one more thing and then you are hit with one more and you wonder when you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Remember: Good days give you happiness, ...
Views: 1640 - 4 Tips for Combating the “Not Good Enough” Lie - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinDo your inner thoughts ever sound like a cruel Reality TV critic (Simon Cowell, Gordon Ramsay, etc.)? For example, do you… Replay your blunders over and over like a Blooper clip on repeat, except you don’t find it funny? Beat yourself up for saying the “wrong” thing? Call yourself ...
Views: 2029 - Body Acceptance Part 1: An Unexpected Lesson from Star Wars - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinAnyone that saw the movie poster for Star Wars: Episode One could have been easily mislead into thinking this would be an epic movie. The image of Darth Vader's shadow lurking beside the figure of innocent Anakin Skywalker is thought-provoking and thrilling! ...
Views: 1759 - Body Acceptance Part 2: The Scale-- Friend or Foe - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn Part 1 of this series, we discussed strategies for eliminating unhelpful self-criticism about your body. In this article, we will explore frequent weighing as a potential contributor to poor body image. Following a cognitive behavioral counseling approach, we know that it is not only ...
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