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- When Leadership Veers Off Course - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Asa BeaversIn case you’re wondering, leaders make mistakes too. Leaders can veer off-course just like anyone, sometimes creating havoc in their wake. They’re human just like you and I, but the difference is, they chose to put themselves front and center. Whether leading a large company or institution, a ...
Views: 1394 - Do You Need a Change or Do You Need a Radical Change - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Scott EppThose that find themselves stuck in life are in need of a change. Many people know this, so many people try to make some life changes as a way of creating a different future. It's a great thought, but it's one that comes with a very simple problem – you don't need to change your life. You ...
Views: 4801 - Befriending Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Mette MullerA lot of highly sensitive people and empaths deal with anxiety on a daily basis. Some are even so used to this anxiety that they don’t even notice it anymore. They will joke about their nervous system being absolutely shattered, their heart beating fast, their thoughts going into ...
Views: 1929 - Does Your Story Run Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDIt’s resonates like an old gospel spiritual: You got a story, I got a story. All God’s children got a story. The intensity of our stories varies as does the degree of the resulting chaos. Some of us had it really rough, as did I. Yet others have had harsher lives. And for some of us, not ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - So, What Did You Learn Today? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldWhen asked the question "what did you learn today" most people will focus immediately on work or responsibilities of the day, dismissing anything else as mere trivia and having little or no impact on their lives. Of course there are a plenty of good, even practical reasons to make learning ...
Views: 1307 - The Cold Turkey Remedy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Daniyar Aha“You can do it, if you believe you can.” Napoleon Hill You have tried to quit a few times. Or maybe many times. It does not matter. What is important is that it hasn’t worked. Even more important is that you are reading these words now, which means ...
Views: 1304 - Are Muslim Immigrants Humble Guests Or Aggressive Invaders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from David SamuelWith all the uproar about how the world is changing to conform with the demands of immigrant Muslim demands, I felt it was the right time to make a statement. Feel free to distribute this article as you wish. There are many examples such as creating special time slots for swimming pools and ...
Views: 2833 - Steer Your Thoughts: Drive Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Daniyar AhaA couple of years ago, as I marked 10th anniversary of graduating from the American University in Bulgaria, I came to realize that there are 2 important activities that you have an opportunity to engage in a lot when you are a student and have considerably less after you graduate, and these are ...
Views: 1824 - Getting Out of Your Way - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Tina TessinaRecently, I wrote here about making the most of time. This month, I have been asked a lot about how people can overcome paralysis and self-sabotage, so I thought I’d pass on my ideas on the subject. Getting in your own way is all about how you relate your yourself. In addition to not managing ...
Views: 2328(4 votes) - 5 Lessons You Should Learn From Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Mark PapadasLet me ask you a couple questions. How many stressed out, unhappy, and directionless adults do you know? Now answer the same question but replace adults with kids 12 and younger. It’s a much smaller list isn’t it? I’ll bet a lot of the kids on your list are related to the adults from the first ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Creating a More Positive Environment - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from William ConstantineWe are constantly being bombarded with information, but is the information you are being bombarded with helping you or hurting you? Odds are you have created some type of daily routine or ritual — wake up, get coffee, read the paper, listen to the news, etc. But are you aware of what you ...
Views: 2025(3 votes) - ***Time Energy™ - Your Path to Empowered Mindfulness - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Paula EderFinding time is easier when you're mindful. And Time Energy™ offers you ways to continually reconnect with your mindfulness. Why Mindfulness? Mindful moments are fully lived. You are present to them, so they don't slip by unheeded, unappreciated, and under-utilized. Not only that, but ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - Gentle Persistence - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaHave you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, sternly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, "Asking for What You Want," I explained how to ask cleanly and ...
Views: 2690(1 vote) - Change to Heal - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeToday comes the Mantra first "In the deep dark passages of the night, I find my way into the light. For in those places my faults are revealed, and in finding their value I am truly healed." The mantra is not kidding that you may visit some dark realms of anger and frustration this ...
Views: 1396 - I just cannot think - what can I do? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a place or time when you just could not concentrate? We have all experienced this at one time or another. Angel Jophiel, the angel of clear thinking, can help bring wisdom and understanding to you so that you can become creative in all areas of your life. When you ask for ...
Views: 1541 - Watch Out for Your Gremlin! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Ted BehrHave you ever heard of a Gremlin? A Gremlin is a nasty little monster that rides around on our shoulder all day whispering or talking or yelling all sorts of negative things into our ear. It says things like “Who do you think you are?” “You don't deserve to be successful,” or “You are such a ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - When The Law Of Attraction Does Not Work - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Paulin SoleymanThe Law of Attraction does not always work. This is an unfortunate reality for many who attempt to apply this principle to their lives. Of course, the pain of failing again and again at applying the Law of Attraction is frustrating and can cause even the most determined people to abandon this ...
Views: 2228(2 votes) - Why Do We Wait For An Expert To Tell Us The Answers We Already Know? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Razan Z. KilaniHave you ever postponed some thing you really wanted or needed to do until you had a long Wanna-Do List later that never got fulfilled? Have you ever wished for extra time to sleep a bit more, read longer, or do something different? After you’ve finally found the time, have you found ...
Views: 1326 - It's not about you - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachYesterday I had conversation with my friend on Facebook. She wrote that somebody made her cry and she don't want to back to work next day. I made a comment that this is not about her, she was in the wrong place and at the wrong time. I should mention she is working at the hospital; people are ...
Views: 1393 - Your Own Personal Best - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Carrie GreeneI was on the treadmill, one mile into my two-mile run. Once I finished, I would get on a bike and ride for ten miles, then back to the treadmill for another two miles. Running doesn't come easy to me. Frankly, neither does biking. I signed up for the duathlon at my gym as a challenge. I ...
Views: 2367(3 votes) - You Cannot Mandate Commitment - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Rand GolletzWhen Carly Fiorina became the CEO of Hewlett-Packard years ago, she lamented that the culture had become one in which “anyone can say ‘no,’ but nobody can say ‘yes.’” How decisions are made is a significant part of any company’s culture. Like Ms. Fiorina, most executives wrestle with the ...
Views: 1169 - You Bring Your Own Weather To The Picnic - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonHow often are you someplace enjoying yourself and someone walks in with the dark cloud hanging over their head? They can immediately pull the energy down with those around them. I think of the character Ross in the movie Monsters Inc. She is the grumbly administrative person who has a ...
Views: 2469 - What to do with the ‘Screw It’ Attitude? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI awoke one morning this week irritable and discontent. To be honest it wasn’t a total surprise; I have been working on a project for Stepping Into Joy; people were not getting back to me in a timely basis or responding in a manner I was hoping for. I was discouraged and frustrated. I then ...
Views: 1704 - Are You Into Action or Into Complaining? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI recently had one of those life flashbacks that can make your stomach turn. For me, it was all the complaining I use to do. I would whine about the injustices of my life. Raising my fist to The Big Guy and exclaiming how could you do this to me. It was easy to sit around and do nothing ...
Views: 1442 - A Curious Question - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Joe Vitale“I have a question regarding your recent promotion for The Secret to Attracting Money, I hope this doesn’t offend, it is a genuine question. “You clearly want to help people out of poverty, so why are you charging $120 for the course? The people who need it most are people who are suffering ...
Views: 2187 - If Happiness is a Choice, Why Are There So Many Unhappy People? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaMost certainly, happiness is a choice, a decision each and every one of us gets to make in every moment of every day. And yet the world is populated by so many unhappy people. It seems on the face of it to make little sense. Why would so many people choose to be unhappy? The answer is that ...
Views: 1874 - 3 Barriers to Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Choose your thoughts carefully; they are the builders of your life." ~ Anonymous How many times have you set out with a fabulous plan for success and within a short period of time found yourself mentally kicked to the curb wondering why? You are not alone. Many people find it tough to ...
Views: 1616 - We and Me - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Pam GuthrieWe and Me How do your relationships support you? They all do, one way or another. Some of our relationships support us with kindness and comfort. Some of our relationships support us with meaningful tasks and cash rewards. Some of our relationships support us with challenges and ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - The Freedom of Maturity - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Tina TessinaAnd then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged…You achieve a wonderful freedom. It is a positive thing. —Doris Lessing Maturity or middle age means different things to different people. But for most, reaching a mature age means developing a new set of expectations. At mid-life it's ...
Views: 2569(2 votes) - Effective Communication Strategies for Customer Handling - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Tanvi WadhwaCommunication is the mutual exchange of ideas and not only words between two parties. It is the very essence of management. It plays a key role in helping the management to effectively perform the basic functions of management. Communication is a vital part of retail operations. It largely, ...
Views: 1703 - Self-Doubt & Fear How Do you Overcome It? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from John PerrinNo matter how confident you are, how self-assured you may be there has probably been moments in your life that self-doubt and fear have kicked in. The constant questioning and bargaining that takes place in your mind is one that is worrying and off putting to really take hold of certain ...
Views: 1218 - Defending Stupid - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Grace KerinaI was minding my own business recently when someone close to me called me stupid. I’d lapsed into ignorance, slipped up, made a mistake, forgotten something important – because I’d been distracted by something more interesting. I’d chosen wonder over logic. I haven’t had much experience with ...
Views: 3351(1 vote) - Aha! Eureka! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from George SewellThere are those thoughts that go bump in the night – the Aha! and Eureka! moments of mental clarity. Such thoughts solve problems, begin new ways of doing things, and herald a better situation for the thinker. Such moments indicate a shift in perspective – a new and fresh approach to thinking ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - The Flow of Money and Life - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaHave you ever watched the flow of money in your life? As I’ve been endeavoring to simplify my life, cutting out things I don’t really need--and lowering expenses in the process--I find myself observing the flow of money more and more. I’ve worked hard over the past year to release my ...
Views: 1877 - How Much Money Do You Really Need To Be Happy? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaHave you ever asked yourself that question, thought about it, and given yourself an answer? If you’re like most people, you don’t have a definitive answer. Rather, your answer is simply “more money than I have now.” I remember when I graduated from college and got my first advertising ...
Views: 2012 - Choosing vs. Following: The True Path to Joy, Fulfillment, & Success - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaDo we choose our own path? Or does it choose us? Are we creating our lives? Or are we following some grander plan that’s already been laid out? Are we in control of what happens to us? Or are we simply in control of how we respond? Big questions to be sure. I was raised to believe we not ...
Views: 1811 - 3 Steps of Manifestation - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo I had an interview today about my next project, which is tentatively called the 12 laws, and I was asked a question that I get asked every time I talk to people and I just realized it. “Why do you think most people never get what they want?” My answer, “because most people never ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Finding Success Amid the Setbacks - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaWhen you're considering the concept of success and how to be successful in life, the first thing you need to do is to decide exactly what success means to you. Define it in clear, precise, measurable terms, and decide exactly what things need to happen in order for you to be successful in ...
Views: 2477 - 5 Starter Steps for Greater Inner Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonInner happiness is an inside job; a mindset, an idea, a thought, a decision. It's a willingness to see things differently. And it requires action, commitment and perseverance. It also requires letting go of grievances, and letting go of grievances requires letting go of the thought system we ...
Views: 1065 - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Ann WhiteSometimes we clutch the past so tightly to our chest that it leaves our arms too weak to embrace the present. Each of us – I bet all of us – are clutching tightly to some things from our past, whether they are beliefs we cling to, or fears, or insecurities. Or maybe we hold onto self-talk ...
Views: 866 - When there are problems, love is the answer! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Larry Crane“When there are problems, if we would love more, they would disappear. When the love is complete, the problem dissolves immediately!” ~ Lester Levenson Through our thought processes, we have the ability in any given moment to change our minds and experience a different result. Think about a ...
Views: 2333(1 vote) - LIFE COACHING IS LIKE A SMOOTHIE FOR THE SOUL - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Julia JamesOne of my favourite summer treats is to blend an abundance of berries and vegetables from the garden into a delicious smoothie. Recently, while sipping one of my favourite smoothies, I noticed just how much smoothies and life coaching have in common. Here are some of the common qualities I ...
Views: 1349 - Creating - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all create something every minute of every day. It doesn’t matter if you are creating a sacred spot to call your own for reading or whatever you choose to do. Some people create relationships; some create artwork while others create time efficiency. We are continuously creating. While ...
Views: 2434(3 votes) - ****10 Ways to Unstress in Under 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Talyaa LieraDe-stress FAST. Quick: ten things you can do right now — in ten minutes or less — to feel more alive, more awake, and more space to feel You again. 1. Take a bath. While a twenty-minute bath is awesome, just ten minutes of scented hot-water bliss can turn a day from ARGH to AHH. Make it ...
Views: 8057 - A Question of Ethics - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Kimberly ShepherdOn this day in 1987, I stepped up on an outdoor stage at Delaware Valley Regional High School in New Jersey and presented the following speech titled “A Question of Ethics” to my graduating class. As I re-typed it today, I found myself wincing a bit at my intensity and zeal. Yet I can’t ...
Views: 1270 - BRANDING IS NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lisa ColbertIf you are a true entrepreneur your business is your passion. Most of us marketing our business have learned about the importance of logo and branding. Beyond the solid principles related to branding, in regard to marketing, are the motivational aspects tied to your brand. I am not just talking ...
Views: 1503 - Suffering Exists: How Some Suffer Less Than Others - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCSuffering is part of the human condition. We can't avoid it. Have you noticed that some people suffer more even with the same or less dramatic issues than others? Those that suffer less have made a shift in perspective away from victimhood to seeing a larger picture. They practice expanding ...
Views: 1426 - Success is indeed a choice! And Failure is too! Success is yours if You decide that is what you want! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannSuccess is indeed a choice! And Failure is too! Success is yours if You decide that is what you want! Below you will find 25 valuable Tips to help you get there: 1. “Whatever choice you make in life, you will reap the benefits”. Paulet Biedermann 2. “We are prone to judge success by ...
Views: 3738(2 votes) - What Causes Negative Thinking? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you ever wonder if or wish there was an On-Off switch when it comes to negative thinking? Maybe if you know what causes it, you can find the switch and flip it. What we usually notice about negative thinking first is the Effect, not the Cause, of it. In fact, we may not even be aware that ...
Views: 9022(2 votes) - The Golden Rule: Treat Others as You Want to be Treated - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaI'll admit it... I lost my cool last week. I had a technical malfunction with my merchant accounts and let's just say, it wasn't pretty. I'm not proud of my behavior, so I'm trying to make amends with the universe by sharing how important The Golden Rule is and how to achieve your best results ...
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