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- Self Improvement Tips – Three Reasons Why People Lack Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself struggling with confidence issues? Maybe some self improvement tips have not helped you, but I hope that what I have to share with you today will. Do read this with an open heart. I will be sharing with you three reasons why people lack confidence. If you are struggling ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - 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: 1663 - ***A Lesson in 'Simplicity' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThere are a lot of things in life that are truly complicated and challenging to solve – a long-term solution for peace in the Middle East, calculus, mapping the human genome, or deciphering if my wife is really ‘fine’ or if I’m actually in trouble. On the other hand, there are things that ...
Views: 3048(1 vote) - How to Create More Time - On Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Valencia RayCreating time, at first, sounds ridiculous - until you understand how we co-create our "reality." Of course, when speaking of linear time there are only 24 hours to a day, and everyone receives equal amounts. Yet, if you keep talking about how fast 'time flies' and do not realize that you are ...
Views: 1463 - This valuable lesson can change your life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Donna MarkussenAs a parent, we always want to teach and guide our children to do the right thing. We use our own life experiences, the challenges we’ve faced, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way to influence our son or daughter’s growth. This guidance helps form our child’s values, and will help build ...
Views: 1277 - Who are you really? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Samantha G MartinWho are you really? When you talk to someone, or listen to someone, what perspective are you doing that from? I’m not talking about being a friend, a parent, a lover or even a nemesis; these are roles we play throughout our lives. I am talking about your true core, your personal truth, the ...
Views: 1163 - Affirmations and How to Use Them To Create More Joy In Your Life! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Mandy GatlinAffirmations are positive statements that describe a desired situation. When they are repeated many times, they help to impress a positive energy on the subconscious mind and trigger it into taking positive actions. It is important to know that words hold powerful vibrations. ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Create Hope When Things Feel Hopeless - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYou did not except this. You are not happy about it. In fact, you are feeling pretty low about how things are happening. It may feel like you have no control. You may feel like you want to do something but you just don’t know what to do. The hopelessness can be overwhelming and make you feel ...
Views: 1925 - Being a Foreigner or Being at Home - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Behnam BakhshandehSince my arrival in the United States in April of 1986, it become my new home… it was not easy, it is twenty seven years of ups and downs, failures and successes, sadness and happiness…but overall it was fulfilling. It came together, I’ve arrived, I am home. I don’t think leaving ones home ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Living in the Problem? Try Living in the Solution! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou’re annoyed. You promised yourself you would lose that weight, go to the gym, get in shape to join your friends in a much vaunted walk-a-thon. Yet here you are, six months later, one month away from the walk-a-thon, and you’ve only lost a couple of pounds, your trips to the gym are spotty at ...
Views: 1428 - Embrace Your Feminine Power - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Donna MarkussenI had the pleasure of spending last weekend with my 14-year old niece, Morgan, who competed in the National American Miss Pageant. You can imagine my excitement as her name was called and won the title of National American Miss, Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen 2013! Competing in this pageant ...
Views: 1178 - Five Pillars of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from William CottringerFIVE PILLARS OF HAPPINESS by Bill Cottringer “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama. Happiness is the end game goal of living. Whatever it is you are doing, it is to secure happiness. In a paradoxical way, how you define happiness ...
Views: 2649(1 vote) - Why Manifest Money First? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe Law of Attraction as explained in The Secret teaches how you can have, be and do whatever you want in life. So why focus on money? Money on its own is neither good nor bad. It is the meaning we give it. However, there is an urgent need for teaching the laws of creating money to the ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - How to Find General Well-Being Within You - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkMany people may not realise this but at the heart of the universe and the planet that we live on, well-being is at the core. All is well and everything is as it should be. We can either allow this well-being or we can resist it but the well-being flows just the same. Human beings are an ...
Views: 1222 - Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Kenneth Vogt"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." ~Oscar Wilde If you have ever bought shares of stock, a bond, or shares in a mutual fund, you were presented with the disclaimer, "Past performance does not guarantee future results." The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires ...
Views: 1724 - Walk the Path of Tolerance - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from sridhar laxmanImagine a world where everything is as we wish it to be, a world where everyone meets our standards, our idea of perfection, where people get our approval and do exactly what we want them to do. Imagine How stimulating, exciting and practical is that? Well, the reality is, it can’t ...
Views: 706 - The Power of Sincere Apology - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Vinod AnandThe Power of Sincere Apology [Vinod Anand] The word ‘sorry’ is synonymous with apology. It is a common, familiar word but it is t potent and magical in its efficacy. In our day-today life, it is symbolic of a polite apology for a wrong done intentionally or inadvertently and normally ...
Views: 1498 - Of Thought, Thinking and Thinkers - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Damola MorenikejiWhat are you thinking? This emblematic question reminds me of the timeless principle of thought, which states that ‘as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he’. True! A man is literally what he thinks, and is character is the complete sum of all his thoughts. The life you live today is as a ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - What Chip are you Wearing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanYou are probably aware of the expression, “walking around with a chip on your shoulder”. There are some people who wear that chip like a badge of honor. For them, it is easy to hold onto all the pain and anger they have experienced in their lives. That proverbial “chip” is a constant reminder ...
Views: 1465 - Procrastination... - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiUnderstanding Procrastination If I may use some modern and classic allegories and ancient 'religious' terminology mixed together I would like to share this: The way to overcome procrastination is to invest time to understand how the mind works - that we each have 2 minds the higher and the ...
Views: 1292 - What Stops You? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Valerie LipsteinLimiting beliefs is a powerful thing that can affect you being successful in your business. You can, however, experience greater FREEDOM as you begin to explore your beliefs and experience true transformation. Look at the following list and without over-thinking or over-analyzing the ...
Views: 1564 - Is your “Golden Rule” tarnished? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Andre WileyAre you living your life by the “Golden Rule” and finding it difficult to find your joy? I promise to shed some light on why that could be in this lesson. The “Golden Rule” as defined by what I remember it, is “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” A phrase that has lasted ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Success Starts Today - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Doug DvorakSome people go through their life in an almost dreamlike state. They keep thinking that they will wake up at any moment, and that they will be living the life that they have always wanted. What they do not know, but may realize at some point, is that the dream has to start somewhere. In order to ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Stop Complaining and Start Motivating - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Doug DvorakPromoting effective employee motivation takes a complete understanding of the factors involving what motivates different types of employees. Sales managers realize that the key to increasing productivity and employee contributions is instilling a high degree of motivation. This applies not only ...
Views: 1073 - Hey Listen, You Complain Way Too Much! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYes, you. I’m writing this specifically for you to read. Someone needs to tell you, and I care enough about you to do it. Listen, you are a very lovely person. No seriously. You have a good heart and are accomplishing wonderful things. The people around you admire your strength and dedication in ...
Views: 1332 - The 5 Habits of Highly Motivated Individuals - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Doug DvorakStaying motivated is a difficult undertaking for many people, especially when negative emotions cloud the mind continually. Staying motivated is about eliminating any negative emotions from the mind and focusing on accomplishing goals. For sales professionals, no goal is too large to accomplish ...
Views: 1094 - Perseverance - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Jurgen Grosse-HeitmeyerNumerous times I heard of individuals who set out to do something, acting on their plans and actually start what they set out to do, but then for one or other reason quit before achieving success. What these individuals surely didn’t know is that success could lie behind the very hurdle they are ...
Views: 928 - Make your train the trainer program effective with these tips - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Sophia SmithToday the world is changing in a very fast pace. This brings in a amount of additional skills, techniques and methods, which are supposed to be imparted to the existing workforce. But before this, the trainer has to go through a correct experience of these concepts, ideas and methods, which are ...
Views: 1875 - Creative or Reactive? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Sharon LewisI was able to spend Friday morning last week in conference with a number of leaders in industry, education and business at the South Western Economic Conference. Our government convened speakers from a number of sectors to give their opinions on the state of the economy in our region and beyond. ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - In Problems Lie Hidden Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Ted CiubaWe’ve had some turbulent economic times lately, for sure. As I write, unemployment is at its highest level in twenty-six years. To give you some idea of how sales have softened: one of my dear friends was recently told by her employer that they were easing her out the door in three hours, after ...
Views: 1067 - Five Steps to Unleash Your Inner Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Doug DvorakMotivation is the force that moves and guides us all. Without motivation, there would be no innovation, no future to speak of, and no reason to wake up in the morning. We all need motivation to accomplish what we set out to do. We are never lacking in motivation, only in keys to free it from its ...
Views: 1222 - Why Developing Leadership Skills is Important to the Success of Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from David & Lisa BoyleDue to the competitive nature of the world today, Developing Leadership Skills are crucial to the success of any business. True leadership cannot be appointed or assigned, Developing your Leadership Skills is the only way to get people to follow you. There is a common misconception that ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Balanced Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all…. This morning I started the day by ushering out a few family members….one by one they left to fulfill their daily obligations. I realize more and more that it is not the “job” we have or where we go; it is what we do with that job and what we do where we go. I kiss ...
Views: 1198 - Three Steps to a Better Relationship With Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Beth LevineMany of us are our own worst critics. When we make a mistake, we often say harsh things to ourselves. If we feel we like we’ve blown it or stepped out of line, we can fire off bitter comments aimed at our self. “You jerk!” “You’re a loser!” “What’s wrong with you?” These verbal assaults ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - The Crippled Superman - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Ted CiubaI was in a Reno airport when I first heard the news. I had an immediate gut reaction. Looking at the newspapers I saw the headlines announcing Superman was dead. He was a great actor. He was of my generation, and he was important to us. And then there’s something else, he was my exact age. The ...
Views: 1330 - Making A Difference In An Economically Challenged Society - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Amy McFarlandThe facts are the facts, the economy is failing miserably and for all practical purposes most Americans and those abroad feel helpless to ever get ahead. Yet there is hope and there is a way out of this state of "depression". Oftentimes we feel like we are victims of our circumstances. We ...
Views: 496 - Five Steps to Tell People What You do to Increase Revenue - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI got a hug from the person checking my luggage in for a flight. My bag was 3 pounds overweight. I was given two choices. I could remove a few things or pay $75. I had a few copies of my book right on top. I pulled them out and put them on the counter. The baggage check lady looked at them ...
Views: 1549 - It’s Not the Meeting; It’s Me! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Gary HawkAt a recent peer discussion group I facilitated, the meeting recorder, Stevana, was a young woman from a temp agency. Throughout the meeting I noticed that she consistently sent out positive energy. Every time I looked at her she either had a small smile on her face or she was intently engaged ...
Views: 715 - "It's Not Fair" How Whining Can Kill Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Marcus Ambrester"Successful Relationship" from the book Pillars of Awesome Relationships "It’s Not Fair!" How to kill a successful relationship. Pillars of Awesome Relationship - Successful Relationshipwww.pillarsofawesomerelationhsips.com We are spiritual beings having a human experience and so often, ...
Views: 2345(2 votes) - Can You Turn a Fault into a Feature? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Warwick MerryJohn Lennon famously said, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” In business, this typically means just when you can’t afford for a disaster to happen, it will. Regardless of the size of your business, problems happen all the time and can have a significant impact on your ...
Views: 1068 - Relationships And Self Knowledge In Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgThere are few things as sad as when a person discovers the importance of his relationships too late in life. Too late, because so many years were wasted on the wrong priorities, pursuing success in the workplace at all costs, being caught up in endless conflict, platonic relationships, jealousy, ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Micro Positive + Macro Negative = Good Luck With That - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from J Frank JadPeople often wonder why all their positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations and such have yet to produce their dreams lives. Simple enough. You cannot expect the universe to deliver beyond your image of the universe. And you, positive thinker optimistic visualizer, see a universe full of ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - Close, Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Things get easier as we keep aiming towards our goals. It may not seem like it because we aren't always as clear as we imagine on what these are. We generally have more ideas than we do exacts. Ideas get us started but exacts keep us going (and committed). They also enable us to accelerate our ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - 25 Questions to Spark Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWhat if you just stopped running that negative message over it again and again in your mind and started moving? How could you do both well? Why does getting this done mean so much to you? What story are you telling yourself that is getting in the way of your productivity? ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Developing your creative genius and live an extraordinary life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Michelle SearsYes YOUR creative genius. I can almost bet that you're more creative then you give yourself credit for. You have genius within you, you're just not tapping into it. So I'm going to help you discover, develop and maintain your creative genius. Let's get started. First of all, you have to ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Translation, Not Transcription, is the Key to Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffChange occurs constantly and your business must learn to adapt. From the telegraph to the cell phone, the personal computer to the Internet, companies have access to newer and better tools to do business in the 21st century. However, many organizations find success, even moderate success, yet ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - 10 Things To Do While Waiting For Your Slow Computer - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Melanie Murphy MyerSlow computers can be frustrating. Ideally, we are able to clean them up, speed them up, upgrade, or replace, and carry on with a faster computer, our frustrations only a memory. Sometimes, however, we are temporarily stuck with the slowness and frequent freezings, and we can either continue ...
Views: 2603 - The Practical Visionary - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joe VitaleAround 1994 my life was changed by a book called Spiritual Politics. It helped me see the big picture of global conflicts and gave me an elevated view of what was happening. It delivered a fascinating analysis of the cosmic, karmic and metaphysical reasons behind politics, world affairs and ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Chasing Dimes or the Divine? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently a person commented that I was just after “the dimes.” When I said I was actually just following the Divine, somebody else said it was clear I was just after “the dollars.” The two comments got me thinking about money, motivation and perception. I decided I would share some of my ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Staying Centered in a Blurry Environment - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Norma CasasThis week I have been in what I call the quiet observer mood; some kind of personal retreat when I just listen and try to get connected to everything around me. So I limit my time online and try not to get into the public flow of local or worldwide news. This, as I've confirmed, is an almost ...
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