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- YOUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR DIET - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchI was at the Farmers Market with a friend the other day. We were having a great time, laughing, talking, hanging out, when she suddenly began to look as though a cloud had come over her face. She looked like she was angry and sad. I thought she might cry at any moment. I asked her what was wrong ...
Views: 1592 - Are you a Peacemaker - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from cedric riceIt’s best to be a Peacemaker The bible says blessed be the peacemakers which is so true. Now the peacemaker may be blessed because he or she attempts to smooth over things which are not right but I believe that they are blessed because of their state of mind. The peacemaker has to be an ...
Views: 1591 - Clarity Makes Money - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Tarik AlsharafiDeveloping a clear vision about yourself and your business might be the most important factor in determining your success as a leader. The clearer you are in what you want to achieve and the path to achieving it, the better are your chances of success and your abilities to lead others to success ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Curtain UP, Light the Lights! - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Chrys Page(A Discussion on Authentic Performance Aspects) If you, dear readers, are familiar with my websites and my work, then you notice that I put up a lot of my recorded performances on my various profiles around the web. On my Youtube channel, and my singer's social network, all sorts of audio and ...
Views: 1590 - How to Do Optimism - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Paul Dalton“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean When I was a kid I would imagine that I could make things happen just by thinking about them. For example, if my best friend was coming over to play I’d look out for him from ...
Views: 1590(12 votes) - 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: 1590 - California Divorce Separation - How It Differs From a Divorce and How to Get One - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanA California divorce separation is a legal separation where the court makes orders about children, support, and property but allows the couple to live apart while legally joined. This is useful for couples who can't live together but have religious or moral reasons to avoid divorce; or ...
Views: 1589 - Excuse me while I Kiss the Sky - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from cedric riceExcuse me while I Kiss the Sky The words of the title of this article are words which were made famous by the late Rock musician named Jimmi Hendrix. He was talking about a totally different type of experience than I am but I like the wording so excuse me while I kiss the sky. This has got ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Make your mark as a brand because your brand can change the world! 7 ways to brand yourself for success - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Entrepreneurial Excellence In The Craft of Selling Yourself, Ashraf Chaudhry says we are all entrepreneurs. Everyone - yes you - will benefit if you develop this business-orientated mindset. Labels have a great impact on our mindset. In fact they determine our mindset, action and life. 2. ...
Views: 1589 - Adding Humor to Our Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAdding humor to our life is a wonderful way to bring in more balance. Seeing the amusement in even the most challenging aspects of life lifts our spirits. Having a change in perception is the result of adding humor to our life. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty we see the glass as ...
Views: 1588 - Love is in the air: How to deal with romantic relationships at work - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Lucy SmithMost of your waking life is spent at work, and though it’s not the most romantic setting, love often blooms by the water cooler. A Careerbuilder.co.uk survey revealed that over 55% of respondents have been involved with someone at work, while 70% of those surveyed by Human and Legal Resources ...
Views: 1588 - Good Enough~The New Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee BarnowImagine how much more of your brilliance you could share if you released it when it was good enough. Count the hours and the days and the months and maybe even the years that you may have held on to your wisdom because you believed it was not good enough. My background includes many years ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - Learn to Control your Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to Control your Emotions Our emotions sometimes are the thing which can make or break us in life. If you can control your emotions you can sometimes turn a bad situation into a good one. I have learned that emotional control is key to most of the interactions that we have with other ...
Views: 1587 - STEP-BY-STEP - An Ancient Chinese Proverb - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Harry KarmeliAn ancient Chinese proverb says that “the longest journey begins with a single step,” and it’s true. Sometimes the greatest obstacle to attaining your goals is just getting started. “Lao-tzu” was an ancient Chinese philosopher who observed that even ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Daily Coach (1.) - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyWhere are you, now? What do you do, now? Who are you? What is your Big Dream? Questions, Questions, and Questions... Why? The answers are in You. The answers are in your Heart and your Subconscious mind. Always, you answer, your Soul opens them door to the World. Your answers are ...
Views: 1586 - Success people and the Passion - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Theresia ValoczySuccessful peoples and the passion Successful peoples see the goals in the morning, and evening. Everyday. They focus this during the day. It gives stength, it carries forward. Succesful peoples know this. They live with the power of goals, use in active. They will become another person, ...
Views: 1586 - ***Forgiveness: Another Way to Eliminate Negativity by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhen people treat you wrong, it is very easy to hold a grudge. You may not understand how it could be possible to forgive someone for a slight, especially if the action was especially hurtful. Maybe you think forgiveness is about the other person and somehow, they benefit from you forgiving ...
Views: 1585 - Change what you do to change what you get - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from George Torok"If you always do what you've always done you'll always get what you've always gotten." proclaimed Peter Urs Bender, keynote speaker and best selling author of five books including "Leadership from Within". But Bender adds this warning, "If you continue to do what you've always done - you ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - How do you change behavior? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you know how to change your behavior? What are the steps needed to change your behavior? We all want to change some behaviors or habits from time to time. For ambitious people, they tend to have many behaviors that they want to change or improve in themselves. Let me ask you something, do ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Easy does it but do it - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from WEE DILTSHow to turn “Easy Does it” into Do it Introduction Why easy does it works; It’s the old adage haste makes waste. Each day nature gives us a great example of easy does it as slowly, the sun rises every single day. Learn from this to go gradually, pace yourself Agnes Repplier: “It is ...
Views: 1583 - Fear and Loathing in My Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Dominique NicoleIt’s been almost a year since my almost official ex moved out. For years I sat on the fence feeling trapped in an unfulfilling and stressful marriage. It was only after a dramatic spiral into pain pill abuse and depression and finally rehab that I was able to come to terms with my situation. ...
Views: 1582 - Questions That Move You Forward - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul Dalton"To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions." - Sam Keen I think we all get that questions are a really powerful communication tool when we’re dealing with others, but the impact of the questions we ask ourselves usually gets overlooked, and often this can ...
Views: 1582(5 votes) - The Most Powerful Way To Be Influential - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Paul Dalton"You don't have to be a "person of influence" to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.” - Scott Adams Quotes are such powerful directors of thought. They have the ability to condense big and complex ideas ...
Views: 1582(5 votes) - 61 QUOTES OF WISDOM - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams1, Identify the real cause of stress. 2, Events causing stress should be noted down and analyze it once in a month. 3, Your reactions to each stressful events should be recollected and compared with one another. 4, Should not give immediate response to stressful event ,always take little ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - HALT: A Masterful Technique for Working with Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonMy German Shepherd-mix rescue pup, Baer, is a great dog. He’s all legs and energy, so sometimes I think of him as Fred Astaire, and sometimes more as the Energizer Bunny on steroids. Especially near mealtimes. I feed my dogs twice a day, and I’m convinced they have clocks in their stomachs, ...
Views: 1581 - The Long Journey from Should to Could - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Cathy EckI remember the first time I realized that the difference between should and could was far greater than a couple of letters. I was newly married, still in college, and it was time for me to choose my major. I enjoyed math, so I listed some possibilities: I could teach math. I could be an ...
Views: 1581 - 2nd Part: 100% responsibility - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeHowever, you can easily change the response to the event - until you get the desired result. You can change your thoughts, communications, and thus the image you have of things. You can also change your behavior by altering your thoughts positive in order to change your feelings and actions. ...
Views: 1580 - Are You Addicted to Struggle? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Mike RobbinsDuring a session I was having with my new coach last week it became clear to me that I’ve been addicted to struggle for much of my life. While I wasn’t super excited to admit this, it has actually been quite liberating to address my struggle addiction directly and to see how it impacts just ...
Views: 1580 - The Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Avinoam LernerThe Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I Emotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few ...
Views: 1580(4 votes) - You will get Knocked Down – Will you Stay Down? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Andrew HortonMy objective is to help you to point your creative imagination and inquiring mind in the direction of all the positive things that abound and to try to highlight all the wonderful possibilities, which are available to you. I want you to learn to look for and see all the abundance, possibilities, ...
Views: 1580 - 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: 1578 - Seven Steps to a Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonHave you ever heard the saying, “You are the company that you keep?” If you have, then you understand the powerful affect that others’ attitudes can have on your own…negative or positive. Conversely, you understand that your actions toward others cause them to act and react in kind. It can be ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - The Power to Win First Time Everytime - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre Zizi1. First, select what you want to win 2. Second, Project it on the screen of your mind for as long as it takes until you win it 3. Thirdly, while you projecting it on the screen of your mind; expect it as if you are expecting your lover, husband, or child to come back from work or school 4. ...
Views: 1578(3 votes) - Choose Your Thought Reps Wisely! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonOne of my dogs, Kobe, has epilepsy. It’s very well controlled with--of all things--Chinese herbs, but when there’s a major stressor, Kobe may be wracked with seizures. In his world, mercifully, there are few major stressors, but one of them is--thunder. We had a major storm in California last ...
Views: 1577 - Have you Given Up on Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHow do we make our dreams become reality? What do I do next? In my many conversations on this topic lately, I have been reminded that I 'assume' people know this information. I have been working with these techniques and processes for over 20 years and it has all become second nature to me. I ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - JOURNALING TOWARD AN EXRAORDINARY LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Lisa ColbertUsing a journal as a meaningful tool to self discovery and growth is invaluable. Instead of the ‘dear diary’ once used to vent negativity, this outlet can be used to better understand yourself and to foster emotional growth. Once you make a commitment to examine your values and motivations ...
Views: 1576 - “That’s Just how I Am”, Why you may want to change before mainstream media runs away with you - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonPerception of behavior is innate, we have been evaluating behavior and movement since our cave dwelling ancestors relied upon discernment for survival. Actually, in some ways we still rely on acumen for our well being on a daily basis, but now we may not even realize what we are doing. Working ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Love Yourself More - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from William ConstantineWhat many people don’t realize is that any relationship starts with YOU! If your relationship and perception of yourself is minimal at best than you aren’t going to have the greatest of relationships because you are coming from a place of inner discontentment. Here are some tips to help you ...
Views: 1575(2 votes) - Clutter Can Be A Positive Influence - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from William G Jr CovingtonRather frequently we're encouraged to clean out clutter at home and work. However, I'd like to present an alternate viewpoint as I point out the positive aspects of accumulating various items. Collectibles contain messages for both the person owning them and visitors. They say a lot about a ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Meaningful Connections in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Jenny ShihI recently left my full-time corporate job to follow my heart and join the ranks of the self-employed, turning my coaching practice into a full-time venture. During my final weeks in the office, I remembered how important it is to truly connect with other people. As word got around that I was ...
Views: 1574(13 votes) - *** Need an Attitude Boost? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Your Attitude about yourself impacts every area of your life. Have you ever noticed that when you have low self-esteem and lack self-confidence that you feel victimized by challenges, are fearful to take risks to make changes in your life and are obsessed with thoughts that reinforce your lack ...
Views: 1572(7 votes) - 5 Instant Ways To Build Your Confidence! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Matthew Watkinson1) The Sum of 5 It has been said that you are the sum of five people you spend most of your time with. In other words, your friends, family or relatives that you spend most of your time with defines your character. A positive group of friends will encourage and influence you. So choose your ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Elizabeth Edwards: Lessons About Resilience - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Phyllis GoldbergElizabeth Edwards, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, died 12/7/10 at the age of 61. She ended an extraordinary struggle, having lived with the death of her teenage son, high political ambition, marital betrayal and advancing disease. She often said that she didn't want to be defined by ...
Views: 1571 - 5 Ways to Change You to You - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Patrick IrvineThere are about as many different tips to changing yourself as there are people in the world, and every time someone is born they add another tip to the jar. So with that being said, here are some of my tips for how you can change the person you currently are to the person you want to be. 1. ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Celebrate Your Humanity at Work - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Cynthia KivlandWithout work all life goes rotten- but when work is soulless, life stifles and dies. ─ Albert Camus Business owners, leaders and CEOs everywhere are talking about the search for humanity in the workplace. These global leaders are examining the role of true meaning and purpose, both on an ...
Views: 1570 - I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. ~Henry David Thoreau - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Dr. Anne BrownKeep making those Requests Making requests may seem like such a simple thing. Of course I do that you say to yourself. Check again it can be the root of many negative emotions especially resentment. I have a friend of many years who as a teenager was experimenting with a rocket that exploded ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Marketing Strategies: Do You Have What it Takes to Succeed? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Maya BaileyIf you’re like most entrepreneurs that I coach you have asked yourself this question, “Do I have what it takes to succeed?” either on a conscious level of subconscious level. Chances are you do have everything that it takes to succeed. By that I mean that most likely you do have the knowledge ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Personal Development Activities – How Gratefulness Can Bring You A Long Way - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you grateful for the things you have in life? Counting your blessings is one of the easiest personal development activities you can ever take part in. Do not just be thankful of the big things. Give thanks even for the little things in life. I honestly believe that it does not matter ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - You Will Get Knocked Down – Are you going to Stay Down? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonYou Will Get Knocked Down – Are you going to Stay Down? Motivational Speakers Facing challenges on the path to super achievement is not only likely, it is inevitable. As you traverse the path of success you are going to be knocked down a number of times. This is a natural progression and ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Dream Beyond The Common Order Of Things - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraI heard that line - dream beyond the common order of things - in an advertisement for tea, of all places. Yet the words jumped out at me like a vivid memory. I know that I have had many times in my life when I have created things bigger than I thought I knew how to achieve, and personally ...
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