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- Do You Need A Counselor or a Coach? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Lita PernaIn the movie, Forrest Gump, Forrest quotes his mother, who said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get." I don't know about you, but I'd like to have some idea about what I'm going to get. Life is rarely as sweet as a box of chocolates, and it can be a ...
Views: 1180(3 votes) - Dance With Joy - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Ermalinda LynchWe have a dance within us between the part of us that craves certainty and a part of us that wants to explore and have adventures. You can do any dance in Meditation. Give yourself a command to be joyous You can feel an kind of amazing state of being when a performer sings your body ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Decision-making with a higher goal - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Barbara EdieSometimes life throws us opportunities that are way out of our comfort zone, but last week I realized that if you really want to take your business, relationships or life to the next level you’ve got to Step Up and Step In, or Step Out. I hopped on a plane to Asheville, North Carolina to ...
Views: 1163 - Life is a Journey, How can we Enjoy The Ride? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonI am sure you have heard the cliché “Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride” Bandied about recklessly by people around you all the time. These same people then tell you that they are not enjoying their lives, but when they get the new promotion, their kids go off to varsity or they start to earn a ...
Views: 3509(1 vote) - Thoughts Become Things - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea Novakowski“The joy of a spirit is the measure of its power.” ~Ninon de Lenclos As you first open your eyes in the morning, where does your mind go? Are you thinking about what “they” are saying in the news? Are you thinking about why you can’t do or have? Are you wondering why you have to ...
Views: 1339 - 5 Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Change - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Lauren StillWhen you need to make a change, whether adjusting unwanted behaviors or carving a new path, having the right mindset can significantly affect your ability to succeed. For example, have you ever needed to come up with new, brilliant ideas for a project, a paper, or to solve a problem, and your ...
Views: 1804 - Feed your mind and nourish your Future - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur capacity to learn from birth, until around eighteen is dramatic; this accelerated learning curve equips us to learn a staggering amount in a very short space of time. We learn language, culture, manners, social skills, history, science, and mathematics-everything that makes us human. For ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - Are Your Expectations Running the Show? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jodi FlynnRecently, out of a coaching session I had with my own coach, I was asked to write down all the expectations I have of myself. I am a bit of a perfectionist, and this tends to come up time and again. I put off the assignment for several days, but knowing my coach would ask me about it, I sat ...
Views: 1793 - Time Management: How to Create Additional Time - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Willie HortonI wonder how much more time you would have on your hands, to do all the important things in life, all the things that you really want to do, if you stopped doing the things that you shouldn't be doing. In conversation with a group of people earlier this year, they calculated that they would ...
Views: 1799 - Do or Do Not! There is no Try! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Mark HundleyWhat do Yoda (that enigmatic Star Wars Shaman), the late Dr. Byron Medler (profoundly wise professor of counseling at the University of North Texas) and you & I have in common? We all struggle with the sometimes daunting task of addressing life's challenges in meaningful ways. How many times ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - Concept of Nationalism: Some Thoughts behind it - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from George RobinsonThe term Nationalism is a very commonly accepted concept and everyone often speaks about nationalism and such kind of feelings. In general, it is a sense of uniqueness with the nation. There are mainly two phenomena which are explained with use of the term nationalism, the approach that the ...
Views: 1495 - 10 Questions From A 'No Matter What' Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Adrienne FikesIt's just after 3am right now and I'm on a Northeast train headed to a business meeting in another city. I'm really not a morning person and I'm very sleepy. Make no mistake - this is not the way I normally chose to spend my early mornings. When I get off the train, I'm headed straight to my ...
Views: 1043 - Economy is tough - save hundreds by fixing your older frame - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Mike IgorIn this tight economy, why would you want to spend huge bucks on buying a new pair of eyeglass when you can save immensely by fixing your older frames? Eyeglasses are expensive piece of investment and therefore it is very important to maintain them properly. However, in spite of all the care and ...
Views: 758 - Practically a Genius or Practical Genius - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Jerry StockingLast weekend I was sitting in a bar with two internet marketing geniuses. I was immediately reminded how much I enjoy and am turned on by genius. There guys aren't the kind of heady, top heavy geniuses who can do one thing better than anyone else but are just plain weird when out of their narrow ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - How to Avert and Full-Blown Pity Party - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe’ve all had moments where nothing seems to be going our way. Your day just isn’t working out the way you had hoped it would. In fact, when you really start to think about it, you realize that it’s not just that your day or week or year that isn’t working out: your life isn’t working out. And ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - What Will It Take For You To Make The Changes You Know You Need To? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you ever had reality hit you smack dab in the face yet chose to deny it. A quick look around would indicate virtually everyone has done this at some point or another. The fact is we may know there are changes we should make to live a more quality life, but don’t. We often postpone ...
Views: 1325 - Do You Have A Big Problem? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeremiah CarstarphenYou will always be at one of three stages in life. You are dealing with a problem, one just left, or either one is on the way to visit you. Everyone has problems. Some problems are bigger than others. This article will teach you how to handle any problem, regardless of how big it may be. ...
Views: 1320 - What If Fear No Longer Stopped You From Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat if fear no longer stopped you from your dreams? What is it that you really want right now? Not from your head or your ego, or what you think you should have to make you happy. Go deeper. To the place where real dreams, dreams worth having and dreams that actually have the power ...
Views: 1814 - Fortune Cookie Forecast - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Vickie Griffith“It sucks right now!” Martha said with despair in her voice. “I just lost my job. My husband’s salary barely covers the necessary expenses. Our daughter needs money for a science project. Our son needs a cavity filled. I wrecked my car. The dog is sick. And my credit cards are at their ...
Views: 1587 - The Wordallogic - Scars and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa Word*All articles are under protected property. Any attempt to reprint, duplicate or use text used herein without expressed written permission is a violation of the law. Scars and Forgiveness – October 12, 2011 -Author Aleasa M. Word Have you ever loved someone so deeply that you would do ...
Views: 1725 - I Love Warren Buffett! And Bill Gates! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainNo, not because they’re both hugely rich but because they both remind me of my Uncle Johnny. And by that, I mean they live by clear, positive beliefs and they each know exactly what their values are. So, what are their beliefs and values that I like so much? I’ve just watched an ...
Views: 2218 - Simple Ways to Cut Stress - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Mari MitchellWe hurry around trying to accomplish everything we’ve committed ourselves to, packing as much as possible into our schedules as we plummet through the day. Pushing ourselves to get from place to place on time while looking professional and in control is exhausting. The stress not only shows on ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Unleash your Creative Power - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur thoughts determine the size and scope of our expectations, our expectations drive our creative capacity and our commitment, perseverance and creative energy eventually turn into the reality we get to experience. Are you guarding the thoughts that you are thinking, ensuring that you focus ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Stress can become your power tool for success, when viewed differently - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Andrew HortonDo you have any idea when the majority of heart attacks occur? It is 9 am on a Monday morning. There is no biological or physiological reason why this happens; it is merely a symptom of the stressful lives we lead. “Most people are so stressed out and dislike their lives so much that they ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Create a Better Life - The First Step Is to Expect ! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Margarita Elena RogersIt has been said many times, that if you think you are going to win, you're right, and if you think you are going to lose, you are right too! That is a very profound statement when you ponder it and it is essential to internalize it if you want to create a better life. The difference between ...
Views: 1194 - How to Feed the Soul of Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathleen HanaganIf you really want a soul-inspired business, you must make time for inspiration a priority in your life. It can be gardening or riding a motorcycle, but you must make those things that feed your body/mind/soul a constant priority. This all has to do with your bigger WHY. You must feel and ...
Views: 1082 - How To Have Bullet-Proof Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from tracey steinbergImagine how amazing you would feel if you had bullet-proof confidence every day of your life? You can with my 3 step plan! Here are a few ways to give your self-esteem a boost and help get you on your way. AWESOME COMPLIMENTS - If you receive a compliment take it at face value. So, if your ...
Views: 1885(3 votes) - Please leave a message - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Barbara EdieOnce while Mahatma Gandhi’s train was pulling slowly out of the station, a reporter ran up to his compartment window. "Do you have a message I can take back to my people?" he asked. It was Gandhi’s day of silence, respite from his demanding speaking schedule, so he didn’t reply. Instead, he ...
Views: 1049 - 3 Feelings That Can Harm Your Health and the Health of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Valencia RayPersonal power is not often linked to the types of feelings that we have. In fact, most people would rather not acknowledge their feelings at all, which is unfortunate as research has shown that the magnetic energy of feelings is 5,000 times greater than that of thought. Our culture ...
Views: 1038 - Imposters - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Lisa HaishaGet Real: Unmasking the Eight Imposters that Hinder Your Success By Lisa Haisha Have you ever wondered why your life is the way it is? Why certain challenges constantly plague you? Why you make certain decisions in the midst of stress? Why you attract certain people in your life? The answer ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Leadership Transparency engaging Motivation - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyA leader should be transparent and his/her integrity should be evident. This is a challenge because when in accuracy emerges from a Leader’s mouth, the trust in his/her ability to lead dwindles. Therefore, a Leader needs to be detail-oriented. Notes taken on projects, detailed methodology ...
Views: 1651 - developing self-assuredness ... - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tradina DeMarySelf-Assurance is having a clear vision of your personal character and personal potential. It’s been said time and time ago, “What you think of yourself so does the world.” One of the Laws of Success is Self-Confidence therefore, the more confidence you have the more successful you will be. ...
Views: 2641 - Being Real - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerAfter a meeting with a client today I was struck at how positive my mood was. I reflected on why this was, and I came to the conclusion that it really boiled down to authenticity: to the opportunity for both of us to just ‘be real’. We both took advantage of that space that coaching affords – ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - Are You In The Habit Of Showing Up? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI’ve recently been trying to get ahold of someone to come and take a look at a problem I’m having with my roof. I’ve left three messages with this particular company, and none have been returned. Similarly, a few months ago I needed to get a potential moisture problem in my basement looked at. I ...
Views: 2229(2 votes) - The power of Positive Atitude - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from toritseju b menekpereThe Powers of a Positive Attitude I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative? Now let's say you are walking down the street with these ...
Views: 816 - Opening Up To Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Sally MarksI woke up today feeling stronger, younger and more alert. This may not seem like news to you, but anyone who has seen me in the morning (prior to my infusion of coffee) would find this a minor miracle. The difference is I had a rolfing session yesterday and the invigorating effects spilled over ...
Views: 1719 - Thoughts Become Things- The Secret to Creating Your Tomorrow - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Rhod JonesHave you ever heard the saying ‘Thoughts become things?’ Well I will try to explain what is really meant by that. We are where we are in life because of our past consistent thoughts. When we think about something we either do it consciously or subconsciously. Unfortunately, the ...
Views: 1700 - Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Kevin Joseph KleinIf you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment. -- Marcus Aurelius Do you know when Marcus Aurelius said that? Almost two-thousand years ago! And yet, it still bears ...
Views: 526 - The Flu Shot: Should I or Shouldn't I? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI'll start off by saying that this article isn’t really about the flu shot at all, per se - it's actually about making decisions. What brought his topic to mind, though, is that I’ve recently decided to forego the shot this year and go the natural health route instead. Is this because I know ...
Views: 1228 - How Your Thoughts Can Affect Your Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Rhonda RabowDid you know that the average person thinks 60,000 - 80,000 thoughts per day? Did you know that over 80% of these thoughts are negative and over 85% of the thoughts you think today are the same thoughts you thought yesterday, last week and last year? How do you think these negative thoughts ...
Views: 2615 - Being a Yes, No or Maybe in Life - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Jim HolzknechtYes and no are a couple of the first words we learn as a child. Maybe comes a little later when we begin to learn the finer art of negotiation and the payoff in keeping our options open. Few of us give much thought to the connection these words have to the person we are being in life. You ...
Views: 782 - Learn how to be a minimalist - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanMinimalism is not as simple as getting rid of the extra stuff you have at home but it goes deeper to affect almost all of your life areas. By making proper use of minimalism you can improve almost all of your life areas and live a better life. Here are 5 ways minimalism can help you live a ...
Views: 1542 - The New Moon in Libra: Choose Peace, Make Friends, Move Forward - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Ron Archer"Truly successful decision making relies on a balance between deliberate and instinctive thinking." -Malcolm Gladwell Last weekend I was in Provincetown and participated in a fundraiser for the local animal shelter. I met a lot of local dog people there and really enjoyed their company. Today ...
Views: 1793 - How to THINK your Way to Success - the Vital Importance of Maintaining a Positive ATTITUDE - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to THINK your Way to Success - the Vital Importance of Maintaining a Positive ATTITUDE Author: Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Power of Positive Attitude: Why Having A Positive Attitude Is Vital To Successful Living - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Michael LeeNever underestimate the power of positive attitude. A person with a more amiable disposition is more likely to succeed than a person with a sour face on 24 hours a day. And while we can't be positive 100% of the time, it's important that our thoughts generally lean towards that direction. To ...
Views: 1685 - 5 Reasons Why We Shouldn't Take Life Too Seriously - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jen EngevikIf we take life too seriously, we: 1. Don’t laugh enough!! A life without fall off the couch, tummy tickling belly laughter isn’t a healthy one. According to research, laughter boosts your immune system, reduces stress hormones, helps prevent heart disease and eases muscle tension. 2. ...
Views: 3612 - An Insight Into the Mind of the Average Male Who Lacks Confidence With Women... - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from James RyanAs most men who have a fear of women know, the reason for their inadequacy is almost always intrinsically related to a lack of confidence in some form. A few men either a) don't know this or b) are unwilling to admit it, but the majority of men out there know that a lack of confidence is a ...
Views: 1270 - You are my sunshine…. - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstA weekend filled with working, whittling away at the never ending ‘To Do’ and Cam Newton (again!) not necessarily in that order either. And, okay, yes, the Jets! Hey! Sounds just like last weekend. Except my Aunt Mary died and so did my friend Rob, a great guy married to one of my best ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - How to See Beauty Everywhere - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonSometimes you will be in a place that is very obviously beautiful to the majority of people. At other times you will not be in such a fortunate place that has overtly physical beauty. But it is possible to find beauty in everything, depending upon ones mindset. What is beautiful to one ...
Views: 1019 - From Failure to Success: Overcome Playing Small In 30 Minutes Or Less! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Saskia Roell“Oh, I’m so stupid!” she said. Marcie tried to dial in to the Soul Tribe Coaching Call for the first time two weeks ago. She dialed the number and couldn’t get in. When she was finally able to connect to the call she realized that she had said, “Oh, I’m so stupid,” at least 20 times before she ...
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