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- A Letter to Myself - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Daniyar AhaI am 34 years young. I prefer it to say in this manner rather than the other standard way. And I’m writing this letter to myself - to my present self, and to my future self, and to my eternal self as well. This is the letter I will never forget as I want to document how I feel being thirty ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - Training In MLM – The Importance Of Having The Right Mindset - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you struggling with network marketing? Well if that is you, please read on. I will give you some training in MLM today as I talk about why it is important to have the right mindset in your business ventures. How successful you become really depends on whether you have the right mindset or ...
Views: 2815(2 votes) - Changing Habits One Breath at a Time - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Judy RingerI've recently taken up a new physical practice -- Bikram Yoga. I'm loving it -- the heat, the focus it takes to stay in the postures while honoring my body's limits, and the flow state I acquire and that stays with me afterwards. The heat is intense, and staying present becomes a practice in ...
Views: 1134 - Respect Is Like Air - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Judy RingerRespect is like air: if you take it away, it's all people can think about. ~Kerry Patterson - Author, Crucial Conversations Respect is like air, I've heard it said. When it's plentiful, there's no issue. We take it as given. But when it's missing, you can't think about anything else. I ...
Views: 3167 - Holiday High Anxiety—Times Two - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from nancy traversPeople suffering from anxiety are often proponents of Murphy’s Law—anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Around the holidays, when we are so busy with many more tasks than usual, there is more potential for something to go wrong. And for couples, one or both of whom may be anxious, that goes ...
Views: 924 - 3 Tips to Get You Out of Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOne of the biggest issues I hear from entrepreneurs is how much they struggle with overwhelm. Unfortunately there's no easy answer to get you out of overwhelm completely, but if you start making a habit of the below 3 tips, chances are your life is going to get a lot easier. 1. Get very ...
Views: 726 - Is there enough fun in your life? Quiz - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Mhairi Gordon-PrestonWhile we might think of fun as something for kids, it's also fundamental for adults. Fun is great for its own sake, for generating happy hormones and for helping heal earlier hurts. Fun & laughter are also excellent for boosting motivation, raising determination & improving health for today ...
Views: 980 - Inspiration is All Around You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzHere's a challenge: Find inspiration in someone who bugs you. Yes, seriously. Find what it is this annoying person gives to the world. Look for why this person is special. You want to know why? Because when you do that, you realize that we are all beautiful, special individuals. We all ...
Views: 1270 - First Steps to Conquering Fear and Moving Forward - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzPhase I: Facing Judgment and Creating Awareness You've heard the phrase, "be here now." While it has become quite over-used and sadly, cliche'd, it does have enormous value. Be here now is more than just being present - which I've talked about before. Being present in this moment creates the ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Call on Your Inner Coach for Soul-Filled Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Heather DominickMany times along your Entrepreneurial journey you will be called to step up or uplevel to a whole new way of BEing in your business. During these times you may feel a lot of internal turmoil or all your “stuff” coming to the surface. You see, after you’ve raised your energy vibration a bit, it’s ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - What is the meaning of life? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'LearyAn extract from my forthcoming ebook "How To Make Money - Even In A Recession" What is the meaning of life? Many people have put much thought in to this question. Religions have fought and people have died over it. Funny thing is that they are all working on the same basic idea. I’m going ...
Views: 1154 - Begin Change with Trust - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Peggy Lee HansonHow often have you wondered why someone came into your life? How about a negative situation or predicament that had developed? What's trust got to do with it? A good friend of mine explored the former conundrum with me a few years ago. We became fast friends, being open and transparent with one ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Work Smarter, Not Harder - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman We have all heard the saying, “Work smarter, not harder”, but how many times do you feel like you are just spinning your wheels and not really going anywhere? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing has worked the way you expected it to? Or do you feel ...
Views: 1471 - Adjusting Goals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Joe VitaleWhenever you desire something bigger than yourself, you expand your mind, melt limitations, and turbocharge your energy. An example: Authors who were the most successful were the ones with "a sense of mission." They weren't just selling books; they were changing lives. Is it time for you to ...
Views: 1411 - Re: Union - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Cory KempPresidential election results still being counted November 6 didn’t deter the media from speculating about the “great divide” in our country. In retrospect, I wish Hostess had announced its decision to close down the Twinkie production line sooner. But my diehard faith in the process that ...
Views: 1586 - If You Want to Succeed, Close the Exits! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen Hanagan“Those that are succeeding and are thrilled and joyful in the unfolding will often tell you, ‘I've dreamed this since I was little. I imagined it, I pretended it, I used to practice with the hairbrush pretending it was a microphone.’ Purity is the alignment of energy. Doesn't matter what anybody ...
Views: 844 - Is Your Resilience on the Rise??? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganOne of the greatest qualities for anyone to cultivate is the quality of being resilient. I think this is especially true for someone in business for themselves. The dictionary says resilience is: capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture, tending to recover from ...
Views: 842 - Save Your Sanity This Holiday Season - 3 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsIs a part of you dreading the holidays because you know that no matter how you slice the pie it means confronting certain members of the family you’d rather avoid all together? If so, you’re not alone. The holidays are supposed to be the most festive time of the year but let’s face it – ...
Views: 1624 - Why Use-It-Or-Lose-It? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Hal WechslerWhy “Use-It-Or-Lose-It”, Can Buy You More Years You are going to live into your 90s, if you don’t get run down by a municipal bus. We want them to be healthy, fun, & productive years. So what? We want to avoid Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. • Here’s the latest research of ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - You Can Do it! Don’t Quit! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Hunter PhoenixSometimes, “life just happens” (and I know a thing or two about life happening!) And when it does, there are days when everything can just feel overwhelming.Your energy level drops, apathy sets in and you’re just ready to throw in the towel, back down, or just plain quit. This can show up in ...
Views: 1229 - Creative Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,Creative Destiny Perhaps there is such a thing as fate and our lives may well be written on a celestial tablet somewhere. But if our lives are indeed predestined, why do we have the freedom to think and act independently? Why are we given the daily choice to pursue success or failure during ...
Views: 2049(2 votes) - The Beauty of Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonLife lessons can appear in the most unexpected places. I was working on one of my blogs last week at the kitchen table. The smoke alarm starts ringing. I look up and can see smoke coming out of the oven which triggered the alarm. My teenage daughter had just 5 minutes prior put cookies in ...
Views: 1223 - How do I improve my English? One boring secret that helps immeasurably - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieFAQ How do I improve my English is a question I regularly get and I would like to share with you the secret of improving your English. Boring Secret It is a boring secret which a lot of people don’t like when I give them that advice. It is to read every day. Practice Propels you Towards ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - 5 Business Assets Only You Can Provide Online - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSome of the most valuable business assets you have that contribute HEAVILY to your success online are actually personal attributes! Don't get me wrong and think that traffic or great products aren't of value to your business success since obviously they are a huge factor! On the other hand ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Source of Strength blessings: Let my soul blessings bless your soul and life purpose - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieRaining Down Blessings Upon You B: Beliefs are at the core of our being, so be prepared to go deep to brighten up your thinking. L: Learn to think in bigger and better ways. Let your imagination run riot and imagine your mind is overflowing with wisdom. Look harder and deeper at the universe ...
Views: 1494 - Bless yourself with the Spirit of Can-Do - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSpurts of Growth Blessing B: Believe your ideas can grow to be great things, that your mind can achieve great things when you let yourself grow. Blast yourself with brimming ideas that you are growing and growing. L: Life from the growing point of view lets you become more: experienced, ...
Views: 1639 - Give Yourself Permission to...Fail? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Tammi MetzlerI almost gave up one day in the not-so-distant past. Things hadn't been going as planned with some recent marketing efforts, and I couldn't shake this feeling that because these marketing campaigns were failing, that I was a failure. And while I'm normally a glass-half-full, ...
Views: 1135 - How to Survive the End of the World Later This Month - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Joe VitaleI wasn’t going to mention it but several people — especially fans in Russia, Poland, Italy and Peru — have asked me about the “end of the world” later this month, scheduled for December 21st. Take it or leave it, here’s what I think: My next book is titled Faith. It will be released February ...
Views: 1042 - You could use a Change - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Daisa Catalina"The only constant thing is change" ~ Heraclitus I like change. It revitalizes and motivates me, it offers me a fresh outlook on life and it forces me to expand my comfort zone. Change stimulates the growth of the brain, because it creates new connections between the neurons. This happens ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Andria CorsoI've been thinking a lot about gratitude. I am a firm believer in the concept of, "you get what you give" and have seen it play out in my life (and the lives of others) on a regular basis. In everything we do and say in our lives, we are emitting energetic vibrations and those frequencies that ...
Views: 1052 - What if the Heart Were a Leader's Greatest Ally? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jacqueline VanCampenI’ve been contemplating much lately about what it means to be a heart-centered leader. The term “heart-centered” in the spiritual community has become somewhat of a cliché as it is now being used ever so frequently in mainstream business and life. Yet, we do not see much evidence that leaders ...
Views: 1213 - The Gift Of Listening - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Marsha EganEveryone likes to think they’re a good listener. Do you think you are? Why do you think that? How often when you are listening are you actively taking in what is being said, and how often are you mentally forming your response and waiting for your turn to speak? From the opposite ...
Views: 1342 - WHY DO WE DREAM - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Tessie JaymeDREAM INTERPRETATION So you’ve had a dream that you’re naked while you’re sitting at the table filled with family and friends at a holiday gathering. They’re all looking at you expectantly. It’s so intense it wakes you up. Now you’re awake and wondering what in tarnation that dream was ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Authentic Living - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa Simpkins1. Sit in silence with yourself every day. Living an authentic life means taking action from the inner confidence of intuition. Most people have no idea what their intuition looks or feels like because they are so busy, busy, busy running around every day trying to do 10-thousand things at ...
Views: 1566 - 3 Major Business Blunders Women Make and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsDo you suffer from go go go mode? Do you have a hard time relaxing and enjoying yourself just for the pure sake of enjoyment WITHOUT being productive? Do you tend to feel a bit guilty saying “no” when honoring your own needs above others? Do you tend to over analyze things, over think and ...
Views: 1371 - Are You Still Hiding Out? 3 Ways to Breakthrough Your Visibility Blocks - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsI can remember what it felt like as if it were yesterday to be hiding out in my massage therapy and acupressure business in that uncomfortable comfortable place. I wasn’t attracting enough clients, and was terrified of promoting myself and putting my expertise out there for the world to see. So ...
Views: 1331 - How to keep our Family Lives happy - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Chaitali ChatterjeeMost of our activities in our lives revolve around our families. As a child we are dependent upon our parents,our siblings,as we grow our life revolves around our spouses, children and the extended family which become a part and parcel of our lives.In each stage of our lives we are introduced to ...
Views: 926 - What Would You Do? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Luc Despres11 years ago, when I smoked cigarettes, I would have done anything to get that next pack of smokes, when I ran out. 7 years ago, I would have done anything to get that Tim Horton's coffee in the morning. If you were gasping for air right now, when would you give up your fight for air? If ...
Views: 886 - How To Be Good Enough - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from G. StewartThere are many reasons why we fail to feel good about ourselves. Throughout each day many daily concerns and personal thoughts can lead us into having a good day or a bad one. A lot has to do with how we may be feeling about ourselves. Am I doing the right things. Am I doing what I ought to ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Don’t ever forget to give thanks ever! Mike Ghouse shares his tips for giving thanks - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThere is a great power in giving thanks and Mike's tips are guaranteed to lift the spirits. Balancing Act The expression of gratitude is the ultimate balancing act in everyone’s life. We know whom we receive the good from and we offer our gratitude. Harmony The absence of a simple thank ...
Views: 1584 - The Courage to Answer the Call – The Permission to Want What You Want and The Tools To Get You Results - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsHow many of you feel that little voice inside keeps you from taking risks? Do you ever feel like it’s possible for other people but somehow, when you imagine yourself really going for it – you hit up against a tight knot in the pit of your stomach that knocks the wind right out from under you? ...
Views: 1465 - How to Succeed in Business Without Losing Your Feminine Mojo? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre your personal relationships suffering because you’re working so hard to get your business off the ground? Are you always the last priority on your list because there’s never enough time to get it all done? I'm at a mindset and marketing retreat in Fort Lauderdale (FL) with some if the ...
Views: 1444 - Harnessing Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Lisa Rezac"I'm never going to be able to do this job; I'm just not smart enough." "Why does my boss want me to present at the trade show? I'm a terrible public speaker, and I'll just embarrass the company." "I wish I could stick up for myself at work; in every meeting, I let the others walk over my ...
Views: 1379 - Wake Up to Reality - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Daisa CatalinaWhen was the last time you took a serious objective look at your life situation? Are you really satisfied with the way things are going? Well, if you are an optimist or find yourself in a good mood, you may be tempted to say that things are all right in your life right now. And even if ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - 7 power stances we can all learn from entrepreneurs, says Hammad Siddiqui - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Words and attitudes define us. “Challenges, challenges, challenges. Difficulties, difficulties, difficulties … Avoid repeating such words; otherwise they will become the part of your life,” says Hammad Siddiqui, Deputy Country Director of the Center of International Private Enterprise ...
Views: 1926 - All Sales People Fall Into 1 of 3 Categories - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Chris MurraySales People fall into 3 categories. Can't afford to lose them Can't afford to pay them Can't afford to leave Can't Afford to Lose Them There are certain individuals who deliver so much value, that it usually takes half their working life for the pay structure to catch up with ...
Views: 1147 - Your Amazing Brain - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownUntil recently, scientists believed that your brain was “fixed” after early childhood. In other words, whatever you’ve got is what you are stuck with for life. But now we know that far from being fixed, your brain has amazing capabilities of changing its very structure. For example, take ...
Views: 1069 - 4 Important Steps to Get a New Real Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownEach of us has an image of who we are, and that image will be the greatest determining factor in our success or failure in every area of our lives. Unfortunately, that image is primarily built by our failures, weaknesses, and disappointments. Why? Because your brain actually gives higher ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Become a Super Person - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from wayne shemwellI was driving down the freeway the other day when I saw a billboard with a picture of Christopher Reeve on it. The caption simply read, “Super man.” People might have remembered him for his timeless portrayal of Superman. But they will never forget his tireless crusade on behalf of ...
Views: 2046 - 7 Tips to Successful Communication in all Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Julia Young1. Clarify definitions When something is not clear or you are in a disagreement, clarify definitions. Many times we use a word in a conversation thinking it means the same thing to the other person and it does not. Example: A wife once said “I’m not in love with my husband anymore” in one ...
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