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- Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: How Not to Fight - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Myths and Expectations about Fighting: There are many myths and expectations about fighting in marriage. Couples come into my office frequently believing that fighting is a necessary part of being a couple; that all married couples fight; and it’s a normal part of ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - You Are Not Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerI like to think I was a control freak, but I guess I still am. Back in the old day I was a micromanager, taking responsibility for every aspect of a project even if it wasn’t mine. I would stay awake at night worrying about outcome. I would plan and scheme what else I could do to make the ...
Views: 1279 - 11 Mental Strength Secrets to Examine and Create Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonOnly two things make up your life, your reality. They are: 1. Your Beliefs 2. Your Actions That’s it. So if you want to change your life, change your thoughts and then your actions. Pretty simple uh? Simple yes…easy, not so much. In this article we’ll look at beliefs, since ...
Views: 1278(3 votes) - Being Complacent Doesn’t Serve Your Soul! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Simone KellyDo you find yourself taking longer than usually to reach your goals for your new business, your new career, your new health regimen, etc… Sometimes, we get so comfortable that we don’t feel the urgency to move, we don’t have any ‘fire under’ our heels to get things started..and most of all we ...
Views: 1278 - Help To Deal With Anger Better - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonAnger is an emotion that most people would prefer to avoid if at all possible. Anger makes us feel out of control. Perhaps I should actually reverse the order in which that statement is made? Certainly the two go hand in hand. Untamed and unchecked anger has the power to completely ...
Views: 1278 - The 10 laws of learning online - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyKnowing the laws of learning online can save you more than one headache. Because while e-learning’s fantastically flexible, it still comes with rules. And some of these rules are unwritten. That means you might not find out what’s really expected until it’s too late. Here’s a quick ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Buscando La Felicidad - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezCuantas veces has pensado que la felicidad la lograrás si solo ocurre algo, o logras algo, o alguien hace algo? Bueno, creo que es mejor tomar control directo, y asegurarnos que nuestra felicidad es un asunto bajo nuestro control y es un resultado de nuestras decisiones! En este artículo de ...
Views: 1277 - Help To Feel Happy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonHappiness is a state of being. You are happy or you are not happy. The question is what can you do so as to place yourself in a position whereby you are more likely to be happy than otherwise. Happiness is in fact a feeling that you are totally in control of, so long as you appreciate ...
Views: 1277 - How To Make Life Roll Smoothly In Perfect Control - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David SamuelFor a bike wheel to roll smoothly, all the spokes must be strong and well connected. They connect to the hub. The hub is the central point of the wheel and connects to the axel. As I discovered by my own experience, when one spoke out of the 20 on my bike wheel broke, the whole wheel was wobbly ...
Views: 1277 - T Is For Think - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Sara Dillinger“To be or not to be..., the melancholy Dane mused (the past tense of another word for think). He might just as well have asked himself “To think or not to think”because that was what he was doing: thinking. He thought (the past tense of the verb to think) that he had seen his father's ...
Views: 1277 - ***Employee Training Ends At Competence - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Kevin BurnsI got into a conversation recently (on a Human Resources Message Board) with a Management Consultant. His questions got me to thinking. He asked for a further clarification of my assertion that an employer's responsibility to improve its employees ends once they become competent at the job. The ...
Views: 1276 - 10 Reasons I Know Your Life Is Really Great Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Adrienne FikesHi. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering how some person who doesn’t know you can tell you with certainty that your life is great. The thought running through your mind is probably: “How can you say that about me?” “You don’t know my life” “You don’t know what I’m going ...
Views: 1276 - 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: 1276 - What are you creating in your life and how do you feel about it? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jennifer HallBack in December 2008 I was sitting on my deck in the shade working and writing, enjoying the most delightfully hot steamy Queensland day. This is how it played out: “The waves are lapping gently on the concrete retaining wall as the tide is almost fully high. I have soft relaxation music ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - Achieving Success In Life – Can You Make The Commitment To Your Success Development? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellLife is hard - or hadn't you noticed? It can be hard to work out exactly what you want out of life. It can be hard to believe you can become a success in life. It can be hard to set goals. It can be hard to commit to a plan of action that requires constant attention and discipline. It can be ...
Views: 1275 - 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: 1275 - Never Say Never - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Heidi CornelissenI once heard a comment passed between friends ‘Just wait till you have kids of your own and you’ll be moaning about your husband like the rest of us.” Although the comment was said in jest, I was still a little surprised at it and wondered when we’d gotten so passive about our lives. ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Resisting What Is Makes Life Difficult for You and Others - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Cathy ChapmanResisting what is happening in your life is a sure way to frustration, anger and depression. No one likes bad things to happen to them. Everyone would prefer that life move along according to their needs, desires and whims. The fact is that life has its own way of moving and it is often contrary ...
Views: 1274 - True Talent - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Vickie GriffithMany of us have a talent that we are born with. Many of us don’t use our talent and choose instead to move through our lives working at a mundane daily job that sucks the life out of us. We’d feel like a failure if we were to up and switch careers, wouldn’t we? But we can choose to take that ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Get More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhen it comes to getting things done in your business, do you find yourself drowning in overwhelm? Do you feel frustrated or confused by trying to figure out where to start or what comes next? Is procrastination the default for handling your stress? It doesn't have to be that way. There ...
Views: 1273 - How to like studying online - Why e-learning is cool - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning is cool for so many reasons. You could write a whole book about what it can do for you. But you might disagree. Maybe your e-learning course doesn’t make you feel like you’re skipping through the Land of Chocolate. Maybe it looks more like a long, tedious trek through the desert. ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Live a More Productive and Positive Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ryan LoweDoesn’t it seem like every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, there is always more negative news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can cause someone to feel stuck, lost and full of anxiety. It is the fear ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - The Business Case for Hope - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanThink hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - How Does Your Team Win Like the San Francisco Giants? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Joey FaucetteThe San Francisco Giants won the World Series…again. That’s two of the last three seasons, a rare achievement. What discoveries are there for you in their success as you seek to increase sales with greater productivity so you can leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you ...
Views: 1272 - "Release Your M.U.S.e & Create Your Q.U.E.e.n" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Babee BayrHow does a woman stand out in the male dominated world? How can she stay conscious, edgy, feminine but tough, sexy but not bitchy or insecure? In this world of uncertainty, where so many women are worried about their families and/or careers, how do these "super women" find balance? Are they ...
Views: 1271 - Choose to Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Andrew HortonMake the choice today to expect change, work with change, welcome change and change will then become a tool in your success toolkit. Change is the constant and inevitable, so when you work with change and readily adapt to change you can use change to unlock opportunities. It is time to stop ...
Views: 1271 - Does Your Business Belong to the Awesome Party Squad? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kate McNultyThe Awesome Party Squad is not a band, or a gang, or a silly hardcore crew or something like that…it is a social order, if you will, that works for the common good by making everything around it more radical. Having existed since the dawn of time and space, Squad members have been responsible in ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Gratitude and Appreciation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from David SamuelThere is a big difference between sincere gratitude and profusely saying thank you. The difference is sincerity, and that affects how the giver feels about giving to you in the future. When you sincerely feel gratitude, then one thank you is enough, even a smile will do, but if you do not ...
Views: 1270(6 votes) - The 9 Houses of I Ching Astrology - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jon SandiferThe 9 Houses of I Ching Astrology I Ching Astrology not only looks at your own horoscope, in terms of the Stars and Elements and Trigrams that form your special profile, but also looks into which position your Star rotates to within a nine-year, nine-month and even nine-day, cycle. This ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Nursing Pain - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachHealth care organizations are very concerned about the patient satisfaction improvement. Some nurses like it while some others not really, but you have to face the fact that nobody is going to change it. You have to follow new trend and new rules. Well, honestly we, the nurses are here to help ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Succcess and The Past - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanLife has taught many of us to be naturally inclined to gravitate toward the negative, based on what we perceive as failure, loss and isolation. We then use the value we have assigned to our past experiences as a template for future decision-making. When we begin to look beyond the historical ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - The Power of 'Yes'! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Michel NerayIn the interest of complete transparency, I want to be absolutely clear about my intention in writing this article: My aim is to hit you hard and repeatedly with the 'yes' hammer until it's permanently embossed on your head and in your mind. My hope is that you re-wire your knee-jerk reaction ...
Views: 1269 - Why Showing Up Makes a Difference in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Lisa SasevichWhen my mother died abruptly of cancer when I was only 19, I learned that life is not a dress rehearsal. It really matters that you live your life to the fullest. It matters that you “show up.” For me “showing up” has included everything from being there for my Mom during her final days; ...
Views: 1269 - You become the choices you make - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonHave HUGE EXPECTATIONS about what you want from the rest of your life, have HUGE EXPECTATIONS about what you are going to do with the rest of your life, Have HUGE EXPECTATIONS about what you are going to become in this life and have HUGE EXPECTATIONS about the legacy you are going to leave ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Creating From Memory - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Cory KempWhere do you like to go on vacation? What is it that you like best about this picture that has popped into your mind? Beautiful scenery, new adventures, great shopping, historical sites, loving travel companions, exquisite food and wine, are all reasons to return to a well-loved place, even if ...
Views: 1268 - Practical Spirituality – On Reclaiming Religion Through Spiritual Direction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from John GilmoreEvery fear that we have embedded in our psychological shadows has been used for the last ten years to dis-empower us. All of the large institutions who get air time on the TV, Radio, and in the Newspapers, seem to push the same messages: you can be good if you get all of these material things; ...
Views: 1268 - The Short sentence to change your outlook in Practical Life. - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Jacob GeorgeThe Short sentence to change your outlook in Practical Life. I am writing this topic based on my experiences , about how I overcame my difficulties , hoping that the same would be of help to you. Its quite a paradox in life that the things we aspire and long for, is often out of our grasp ...
Views: 1268 - Am I smart enough for e-learning? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning can make you wonder if you’re secretly stupid. It’s easy to get really stuck, and start to panic. Before long, you’re asking yourself… Am I that dumb? But don’t hit the panic button yet. Let’s look at a really common scenario. Say you’ve just started a course. You’ve found ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Making Excuses to Fail - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Rosangela BallesterosDo you have a book filled with reasons why you can not succeed in your life? People who live mediocre lives, are always ready to explain why they don't have, they don't do or they are not capable of being in a better situation in their lives. Look around you and you will see that successful ...
Views: 1267 - Clarifying Values and Analyzing Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne of the important ways in which successful people differ from unsuccessful people is that successful people tend to know who they are and what they believe in. Their clarity with regard to their goals, values, and ideals allows them to achieve success where others—including other people ...
Views: 1266 - Positive Habits to Heal Your Relationship with Money - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryMoney and finances are one aspect of our lives that affect us daily. The condition of our financial situation is often interrelated to other life areas such as health and career. From a holistic self-care perspective, your relationship with money can be addressed mentally, emotionally, ...
Views: 1266 - As the Paradigm Shifts: X is for Xenophobia - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Rosie KuhnXenophobia is defined at Wikipedia as “an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers, or of that which is foreign or strange”. My sense is that we are all xenophobic. We are all wary of new people, new things and ideas that, though proven by research to be effective means to ...
Views: 1265 - 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: 1265(1 vote) - Positive Expectancy Is Essential For Success - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from David SchaeferAn absolutely crucial ingredient toward the accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor is the mindset that you can and will achieve the results you want. This is called Positive Expectancy. To achieve the success you envision, you must believe that you are capable of making it happen. For some ...
Views: 1265 - The Power of Joy & Gratitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Traci BrosmanI recently have been reminded of something I have known but had forgotten its importance. Everything you do should come from a place of pure joy in your heart. It is key to your success and happiness. When you do every task, even the mundane with joy and gratitude - that task will be done ...
Views: 1265 - Weekend Whistle - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAll too often you may find yourself really pushing the envelope and towing the line Monday through Friday only to reach the infamous time of the week known as “The Weekend.” Unfortunately, somewhere, somehow our dreams seep out of the window when the weekend rolls around and we lose sight of ...
Views: 1265(3 votes) - Yoga: Meditation Tips for More Energy, Focus, and Fortune - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaHow can meditation help your fortune and focus? I was teaching at Quattro University, our first live event, teaching business people how to be more focused and effective through meditation, yogic tips, NLP, and many other modalities. It was magnificent. Why? Because I got to see people who ...
Views: 1265 - ***How To Move Into Management - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Kevin BurnsYears ago, I sold copiers and faxes for a living. The company I worked for was a Canadian division of a worldwide copier company. Our sales training took place about every eighteen months and was facilitated by our US trainer. One two-day training session every eighteen months was far below the ...
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