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- Put Grit in Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonNew Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep--as anyone who’s resolved to get in shape, or stop smoking, or vowed to get to work early every day can attest to. The first few days are a breeze: off you jog to the gym, so proud of yourself. You toss your smokes in the trash, ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Why You Should Stop Fighting Against Those Unpleasant Situations In Your Life And Simply Learn To Accept Them - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Robert SpadingerAre there certain things in your life you absolutely dislike, but you still have to do? Then you are not alone. But what can you do? Here is what I suggest: * Stop fighting and get at peace with your current situation * Get clear about what you really want in life * From now on, ...
Views: 1029 - 3 Positive Ways to Cure Customer Rage - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Joey FaucetteAccording to a survey conducted by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, about half of all American households experience customer service-related problems. Over two-thirds of those customers were “very” or “extremely upset” about the company response when they complained. ...
Views: 2497 - Peace of Mind Doesn’t Come from Assuming - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind can come from all sorts of places, but it definitely doesn’t come from assuming things about other people. We jump to conclusions all the time when it comes to people. These assumptions can get us in all sorts of problems. One of the most common errors is assuming someone is or ...
Views: 1305 - Ten Things You Should Know About Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from WEE DILTSTen Things You Should Know About Thinking You are what you think. So doesn’t it make sense to learn how to choose carefully the thoughts you entertain. Once you choose to monitor and select your thinking, your life will never be the same. Why not start today? Learn how to monitor and choose ...
Views: 1517(2 votes) - The Big Holiday Do: Doable or Not? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYour spouse wants a big Holiday do--not just the in-laws, grandparents, aunts and uncles, your respective siblings, their mates and assorted children, but also all sixteen cousins with their mates and kids, because after all, you rarely can get the whole family together, and--it’s the ...
Views: 1436 - The “59 Seconds” Self Help Book - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Joe VitaleWhen ABC News interviewed me for their upcoming show on the pros and cons of positive thinking and the Law of Attraction, one of their questions was, “Why are there so many self-help books?” Apparently a published skeptic felt that if self-help books really worked, we wouldn’t need so many of ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - Betrayal, Injustice, and Loss: Getting Beyond the Anger - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Janet PfeifferOne of the predominant complaints I hear from my clients is "This isn't fair!" Referring to an incident where they or someone else has suffered a perceived injustice, they feel angered that things were not equitable. There is a universal misconception that if you play by the rules you will be ...
Views: 2184 - Do You Project Failure? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Tracy CrossleyOften, we approach things with an attitude of CAN DO, when it comes to our goals. We say we’re going for it….and yet, how in alignment are our actions with the goal we want to achieve? Sometimes, we have a goal that we think everyone will approve of and yet, we’re not really all that high on ...
Views: 1252 - Reframe and Conquer Office Politics - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiKyle began our phone call by sharing his frustration. “I hate the politics at my company,” he said. “The only projects that get done are the ones sponsored by the company president’s ‘pets.’ The worth of the project doesn’t matter; it’s all about who you know. I do great work, and that should be ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - The Blame Game - Stop It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from WEE DILTSThe Blame Game - Stop It To define Blame, let’s first look to Webster who says it is to accuse others of being at fault; to say or think that a person, place or thing, is responsible for something happening; to put the responsibility for the fault somewhere else. Does this sound familiar? It ...
Views: 1040 - Life of Peace = Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI hear from the women I work with that they just want more of a life of peace rather than all the craziness they experience. What they’re referring to is that they don’t want the rushed, exhausting and stressed out feelings they carry around daily. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But at the same ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - The Secret Process Nobody Wants You to Know - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Joe VitaleIf you’ve ever doubted that you could accomplish something, you’ll love this story. A year ago I hadn’t written a single song, couldn’t carry a tune, didn’t have a solid beat, only knew a few guitar chords, and never sang in public or in the studio. Today I have my first singer-songwriter ...
Views: 1106 - The Key to Business Success: Be True to Your Message - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI couldn’t believe it. It must have been a set up. A really bad joke and I was the victim. I was facing down a freight train and I was losing. I was being humiliated. Worse still… it was a public humiliation and there was absolutely nothing I could do to stop it. It started ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteThe time changed for most of the U.S. last weekend. We “fell back.” How does this change affect you? Pretty much like any change does. Here are 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change: Acknowledge the Change Like most change, the reversal back to Standard Time came without our ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Are You On the Right Path? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Joe VitaleI flew to Houston recently to do one thing: test drive a Spyker, a hand made exotic super car from Holland. It was a departure from my usual way of doing things. I never take a day off to fly to another city just to see a car. But it felt right. It felt like I almost couldn’t stop myself from ...
Views: 1026 - How Can I Build Confidence to Move Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI had a difficult decision I was struggling with last month. I kept spinning my wheels going round and round trying to make a decision about moving forward. I kept lamenting: “How can I build confidence in making this decision?” I was stuck in this cycle for over 2 months. I’d been actively ...
Views: 1320 - A Life of Purpose One Decision at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLast month I had the privilege of attending a conference with 500 other entrepreneurial women from around the world. We were there to focus on developing a life of purpose to serve in a greater way. It was an incredible experience, being in an environment with all of these other powerful women ...
Views: 1272 - Be Healed! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Emily DeCarloJohn5:4-7 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. 6 When Jesus ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Kate Middleton is NOT trapped in Princess Diana’s shadow! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Julia HarrisDuring a recent visit to the dentists I flicked through an popular woman’s magazine. One of the headlines was: Kate:Trapped In Diana’s Shadow What a load of tosh!kate 225x300 Kate Middleton is NOT trapped in Princess Dianas shadow! Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge had never ...
Views: 1058 - Sharp: Strategies for Optimal Thinking and Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from John Johnson“Can you recommend some CD’s on hypnosis that I can listen to, because I want to be smarter?” Alan asked me (name changed to protect the so-called innocent). I've never been asked this before, not until now. It’s not for me to pass judgment on any inquiries. No matter how unique they may be. For ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - We Walk Among Angels - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I am a firm believer that angels walk among us. To me an angel is someone who has endured hardships and has come out of the difficult times with understanding and grace. The angel that walks among us knows only love and compassion and both listens and teaches with utter attentiveness. ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - 3 Positive Strategies to Finish Your Day Strong - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Joey FaucetteMost business professionals today that we coach are overwhelmed. They get to the end of the day with an ever expanding to-do list and fall exhausted into the evening commute. They return the next morning after reversing the commute and fall exhausted into their desk chair, thinking, “Here we go ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Are you Living with If or When? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Here we are again meeting on a beautiful morning sharing our thoughts to loving the life we have, while dreaming of more. Is that the tape that is running in your head? Or is it a more defeating one? I have been using these very questions with many aspects of my life. Let’s look at these ...
Views: 1606(3 votes) - Are You Answering your Calling? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Ali RodriguezLook around you, now look inward. Are you doing what you are meant to do? Are you happy in and with your surroundings? Is there something you think you would be better off doing? Do you find yourself having frequent inner dialogues full of complaints or full of “I’d rather be ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - The Strength of Smiles: How To Change Your Life By Being Positive. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Kathleen White“I knew today was going to be awful the moment I got out of bed” is something most, if not all, of us have uttered at least once in our lives. You get out of bed, feeling just awful, the hot water runs out in the middle of your shower, and then you burn the eggs, miss the bus, and arrive late ...
Views: 802 - Start Saying Yes - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever had opportunity slap you in the face and every day since you said NO to it, you have kicked yourself? Sometimes, when a door opens, you must accept the challenge and just go with it. When you hesitate at a chance to embark on a new direction, time will quickly pass you by and you ...
Views: 1142 - The Money Mind Trick - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Joe VitaleA massage therapist I know asked me if he should start asking people to donate money for his services rather than pay a specific price. He thought the former would be the ultimate demonstration of abundance consciousness. What do you think? Is leaving the payment up to the customer or ...
Views: 997 - Coaching and Mentoring Your Teen to Find Their Own Answers - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Sharon BallantineIt is a great temptation to give your teen advice about what they should do in a given situation. As parents, we may believe they will benefit from our experience and direction. It may even feel like they want us to tell them what to do. It will serve all of us better, especially in the long ...
Views: 1363 - 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: 2170(1 vote) - Confidently Tapping Into Intuition with Introspection - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from JODI NICHOLSONIntuition is used to describe our thoughts, feelings and preferences that come to our mind, heart and even our gut quickly without much reflection or contemplation. It is inside and internal. Intuition is simply a “knowing” of something to be true or false without any factual evidence, and it ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - How Do You Focus on the Positive at Work? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Joey FaucetteI was lying flat on my back in the grassy outfield, trying to come around. I had drifted back from my third-base position for the Little League team White Sox into shallow left field to catch a fly ball. I missed the ball with my glove and instead caught it with my forehead. Someone said, ...
Views: 1487 - 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: 2123(1 vote) - Did You Know that Having ADHD is Like Having Super Powers? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparSummer movie blockbusters are upon us and local theaters are showcasing another season of superhero action flicks. Raising two sons, I have watched my share of superhero movies - from Star Wars to Spiderman - and confess that I know quite a bit about superheroes – the struggles that led them to ...
Views: 3788(2 votes) - Time to Break the Rules - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackAsk people who’ve known me for years and you aren’t likely to find someone who will say I’m a wild, rule breaking party animal. In fact the opposite is MUCH closer to the truth. So what I’m suggesting to you today may surprise some people, and that is… It’s time to break the rules. Yes, ...
Views: 883 - Ever Feel Like They Just Don't Understand? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever felt you were hitting your head against a wall trying to get some of the people in your life to understand what you’re doing and why? You feel like all the time, effort, energy and money you’re investing in pursuing your dream would mean so much more if they would “get” it, but it ...
Views: 900 - Do You Look Beneath the Surface? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackDo you think that after seeing people for a short time, you have a pretty good sense of who they are and what they’re like? If they do something “wrong”, do you feel like you know what the motivation was, maybe that they were just being mean or didn’t care enough about you? If someone reacts to ...
Views: 914 - It's Not that You Can't - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackIf I were to ask you right now to tell me something big and bold that you would like to do, you may think of some amazing ideas. Now go do them! I can almost hear the words flowing in your minds, “But I can’t!” But that’s not it. And I can hear the wheels going again in your minds, ...
Views: 936 - When Law of Attraction Fails - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Joe VitaleHybrid cars are coming out of the floors and ceilings these days. While I’m still excited (and still waiting) for the Scorpion, that incredible hydrogen-gas super exotic car being made for me, I’m also keeping my eyes open for other green auto innovations. When Porsche announced its 918 Spyder, ...
Views: 926 - Mid-life, What the bleep is happening? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Donna MarkussenNow that I’m in my 50’s, I realize more and more that aging is an unconscious process and creeps up on you when you least expect it. Even though I feel healthy and take care of myself physically, there is always something showing up to remind me of my age. As I began my 50’s, my eyesight began ...
Views: 1334 - 3 Positive Ways to Succeed in a Shutdown - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Joey FaucetteJust because the U.S. government can afford a shutdown doesn't mean you can. You have a family to provide for, bills to pay, and hopefully a retirement to fund. So despite all the news about the federal shutdown, what can you do to succeed in a shutdown? Check out these 3 Positive Ways to ...
Views: 1727 - Can you hear me now? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn 2002, Verizon Wireless ™ coined the infamous phrase, “Can you hear me now?” in one of their largest and most successful advertising campaigns. Take a minute to think about that slogan — your intuition is a lot like that. Your intuition wants to help you be successful, it wants you to hear its ...
Views: 1348 - How to Transform your Business Problems into Opportunities - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Andrea Novakowski“The market is changing, and not for the better,” Grant said, at the start of our coaching session. “We used to get a ton of leads from our website, and now we’re lucky if we get one a week.” The business world is in the midst of a revolution – and lately I’ve been hearing a lot of anxiety ...
Views: 1528 - Proactive vs Reactive—Which One Are You? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Lori SnyderThe saying ”Act or be Acted Upon” holds such truth that the importance of being aware and in tune with your life, should always be at the forefront of your thought process. Life moves on everyday, and you are either actively moving along with it, or are passively being led by an invisible ...
Views: 1219 - The Ahab Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently I caught the classic 1956 movie, Moby Dick, based on the famous book by Herman Melville, starring Gregory Peck, directed by John Huston, screenplay by Ray Bradbury. I was reminded of how hypnotic and meaningful the movie is, with symbols about Divinity and messages about the Law of ...
Views: 1394 - Be Happy And Feel Blessed - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Mulyadi Kurnia“The most important thing is to enjoy your life- to be happy- it’s all that matters” -Audrey Hepburn Happiness is one of those virtues that eliminate negative energy from your body and mind. Too often, people end up spending their lives in regrets because they fail to enjoy the small and big ...
Views: 1360 - Are You Bold Enough? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonRecently, my assistant, Naomi, shared a TED lecture with me. The speaker told an incredible story of a childhood riddled with extreme poverty, homelessness that was saved by love and encouragement. He spoke of taking bold moves to create an adult life of true abundance, contribution, and ...
Views: 1654 - 5 Keys to Find Peace by Placating - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.To Appease or not to Appease Is placating the answer? By Merna Throne, M.S. I thought this was a good topic to finally write about as I know so many people go through this mental dilemma, but they endure in silence and their relationships suffer ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Here's what I do when I've lost my mojo - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Julia HarrisDid you see my recent Facebook post?Julia 42 300x200 Help, Ive lost my Mojo! “Ok. It’s time for an MOT (moment of truth): I’ve lost my mojo and had a very unproductive few days!! After sitting looking at the sea for the last half an hour and giving myself a good talking too I’m ready to get ...
Views: 1302 - Positive Thoughts Can Cure Illness - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIf you ever had a doctor to tell you, “your sickness is all in your head,” most likely you thought he/she was kidding. Patients might have thought the reason the doctor said this is because they couldn’t figure out the source of their symptoms. But it has been proven many times positive thought ...
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