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- People will always remember how you make them feel - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Andrew HortonWe all want to make a difference during our lifetimes, to leave a legacy after we have completed our time on this planet. Making a difference is not just about volunteering to assist people that come from a less advantaged background than you do. You should shift your thinking away from seeing ...
Views: 2860(1 vote) - Learn how to Walk on Water - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from cedric riceLearn to Walk on Water If you have lived to see adulthood you probably know that sometimes life can throw some real serious curveballs our way. There is no such word as fair because life will do whatever it pleases whenever it pleases to whoever it wants to do it to. Sometimes the good suffer ...
Views: 1440 - Handle Change and the Stress Associated with It - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from nancy traversSometimes it feels like everything is changing! Today, many of us feel like we are being met with both major and minor life changes at an increasing frequency. Of course, the fact that people deal with these adjustments on a regular basis doesn’t always mean that they are prepared to handle ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - What are you afraid of? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaRecently, a colleague asked me how I faced my fears when I started my life coaches association and I really had to stop and think about it. I asked her what kind of fears was she thinking of. She replied, “fear of no one signing up (rejection), fear of making a mistake, fear of looking stupid, ...
Views: 1454 - 3 Secrets to Reinventing Your Brand, Image, and Value - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sarah HathornEveryone fears change, but change is the one thing we can depend upon as inevitable and unavoidable. Professionals tend to be afraid of reinventing and repositioning themselves, but we have to remember that if we don’t evolve we risk become stagnant, outdated, and replaceable. Whether it’s a ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - Mindset For Success- The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Rhod JonesIf there was one thing that proved to be my biggest challenge or most difficult obstacle during my rugby days it was consistently having the correct mindset- that mindset for success. You’re hear it time and time again, but it really is true Having a positive mindset is the silver bullet ...
Views: 840(2 votes) - Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People - That You Can Learn! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Sam EtkinWe have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes who achieve extraordinary success, at the cost of their own lives. These examples do not ...
Views: 2630(3 votes) - 6 Ways To Manage Passive Aggressive’s At Work - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Pamela CournoyerBackstabbing? Sarcasm? Blaming others? Lame excuses? Dragging behind on projects? Overly sweet? A coworker guarantee she will be somewhere and never show up, without a word about it? I think you get the picture; Passive aggressive behavior is prevalent in so many workplaces and many of us are ...
Views: 989 - 12 Quotes of Gratitude that Can Help to Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggOur lives today are fast paced, and we all experience a degree of stress at some point. Each of us must learn how to cope with the stressors of everyday life, and have a means to reduce our stress levels. It is essential to practice giving gratitude on a daily basis. People who are ...
Views: 2448(1 vote) - Do You Allow Yourself To Be Intimidated? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Margie WarrellPeople don't intimidate you. You allow yourself to be intimidated by people. There's a distinct difference. And it all boils down to the assumptions you make about what they are thinking, most of which are untrue and born from self-doubt. Are you ready to leave the doubt behind and give up ever ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Do You Allow Yourself To Be Intimidated? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Margie WarrellPeople don't intimidate you. You allow yourself to be intimidated by people. There's a distinct difference. And it all boils down to the assumptions you make about what they are thinking, most of which are untrue and born from self-doubt. Are you ready to leave the doubt behind and give up ever ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Marriage And The Love Myth - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Sukhjiwan SinghOn Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 2:42 AM, News Release wrote: Press Release Guide shows couples how to keep spark alive, maintain happy marriage Sukhjiwan Singh calls on society to honor the institution of marriage and avoid divorce through her various strategies in "Marriage and the Love ...
Views: 1580 - Just a Bit Controlling - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Vickie GriffithAre you in control? Want to be in control? Have a need to be in control? Bet you are rarely, if ever, in control. It is a myth that we are in control of anything except for one aspect of our lives, and it is the only component of our lives of which we are in control. You will experience ...
Views: 1121 - Mind Matters - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Ashok GroverThe young lady was asked to wait after she met the Chairman with HR Chief and a Business Head. The HR Chief was quite positive and enthusiastic having found the right candidate. Interestingly, the Chairman and the Business Head were also impressed with the candidate. The young lady was ...
Views: 930 - Y Is For Yahweh - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhen I was serving four churches in and around Great Bend, Kansas, I frequently saw a car with a vanity license tag that read “Yahweh”. While I never met the owner of the car, I often wondered if it was intended as a touching tribute – along the lines of “God is my co-pilot” - or if it was ...
Views: 1336 - Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn the world today, we encounter a lot of negativity, pain, stress and natural disasters. Many days, we wake up with far too much to do, far too much to think about, far too many concerns, and far too many problems. In Virginia where I live, in the span of less than one week, we experienced ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - STAYING HAPPY IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from William CottringerSTAYING HAPPY IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS By Bill Cottringer “No situation is completely devoid of all hope; hope is always there waiting patiently for patience to see it.” ~The author. Staying reasonably happy in hopeless situations is certainly one of life’s greatest challenge. ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - What's Your Dream? Write a New Chapter in Your Life! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Saskia RoellWhat’s the ONE thing you’re dreaming about? That thing you want so badly and that you know would change your life forever if you had it? For you, it might be that you’ve always wanted to write a book. Or maybe you deeply want to find true love; or perhaps you’re ready for a career change; or ...
Views: 1044 - Using Gratitude to Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierUsing gratitude to change your attitude is such a simple and very effective jewel for self discovery. What we focus on we create more of because energy follows awareness. Using gratitude to change your attitude works by switching your focus from what is not working to what you are grateful ...
Views: 968 - Action Speaks Louder than Words - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from cedric riceThe biggest hindrance that most of us face in not achieving our goals and objectives is that we don’t act aggressively enough to accomplish them. I used to think that if God is on my side every accomplishment would be easy. There is nothing further from the truth and I have learned better now. I ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction: Relentless Pursuit & Hustle. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sarah CentrellaMy Law of Attraction Definitions: Relentless Pursuit and "Hustle". If there is one aspect of my personal take on the Law of Attraction that is different then most you hear or read about, it's this: I believe you must Hustle. I DO NOT buy that if you believe in The Law of Attraction that ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - Eliminating Limiting Beliefs in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jack TallevastAs we go through life, we all remember those little voices in our head that we attached to a belief somewhere in our life. This article is about getting them under control. We remember those beliefs as: 1. Never ask anyone about money. 2. Eat all your food. Kids are starving in the ...
Views: 2388 - Why Wait? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from John G E FryeI was drawn to a posting made by an inspirational friend on Facebook recently; she drew my eye to the subject of ‘regret’. Now this is a subject that I have expressed opinion on before. Anyway, my mind is inclined to work overtime, become supercharged once stimulated, and just before entering ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Hunting for Treasure - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEver hunt for treasure when you where a child? Remember the thrill of the hunt, anticipation of the prize and the exhilaration when you found the treasure. The treasure might not have been anything more than a shiny rock or small toy. The size of the prize did not matter--it was the value that ...
Views: 1405 - Benefits of Military Discipline - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from cedric riceMilitary discipline can be administered in many ways and it is normally a harsh discipline when administered by the military. The military administers discipline as a make or break type proposition. The troop who makes it through military training has learned to adhere to and embrace this new ...
Views: 5495 - Secrets to Passion for Success - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithWhat is the secret to passion and how do you get it? Well, the answer isn’t what you think. Don’t think about how to get it, because you already have it. Think about where to find it. Where to Find Passion The secret is that passion is buried deep in your joy and happiness. In other ...
Views: 969 - The Success Mindset - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithWhat does success mean to you? Are you successful when you have lots of money, power, or an expensive car? What does failure mean to you? Are you a failure when you weigh too much, work at an unfulfilling job, or live alone? The Success Secret I believe that success is when you become ...
Views: 840 - Don't Go Down That Road - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Eve RojasWe can often let worry, stress and other negative thoughts consume us. If we don’t stop those thoughts, they can cause accidents in our lives. Here are a few steps to help drive you in the right direction so you don’t go down that road again. Inspect – It is important before you drive to ...
Views: 1131 - Mental Health – It’s A Shame - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Eve RojasIf you suffer from stress-induced diagnoses such as depression, anxiety or panic attacks, you know there is another condition that usually tags along: shame. Face it – right now someone in your life is in crisis and you don’t even know it. On any given day, we all experience ups and downs, ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - W Is For Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sara DillingerI had an ah-ha! moment when I stumbled upon this quote from Marlene Dietrich: “I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognizably wiser than oneself." Gee, I wish I had said that. Then it occurred to me ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Consistently Produce Your Desired Results - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Anne BachrachWhat is the difference between effectiveness and efficiency? There are a variety of subtle differences as well as some basic ideas to consider. The definition of effective reads “producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect.” The word efficient is defined as “productive of desired effects ...
Views: 999 - Weight Loss and Beauty Secrets of A-List Celebrities - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI love watching the Academy Awards. Even though I'm usually in the wrong timezone, I always stay up to marvel at the beautiful dresses and the tanned gorgeous bodies of the celebrities. I know a lot of work goes into the big day for them, and probably thousands of dollars too. It would be like ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Easy, Natural Ways to Deal with Food Cravings - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasWe've all been there - you think you're doing well on your new healthy eating plan and then BAM - you find yourself eating something that leaves you feeling guilty, frustrated and despondent. What happened? You've been hit by the evil cravings monster. Why else would you eat something ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Learn to Control your Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to Control your Emotions Our emotions sometimes are the thing which can make or break us in life. If you can control your emotions you can sometimes turn a bad situation into a good one. I have learned that emotional control is key to most of the interactions that we have with other ...
Views: 1674 - ***The Projection Factor; How Clearly Do You See Yourself in the Eyes of Others? Self-Perception vs Self-Definition - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,If during a variety of interactions the responses from others seem to be more negative than the messages you intended to convey, or if you sometimes feel others just don’t like you for some reason, perhaps it's time to consider the source. Is it possible your messages and actions are not being ...
Views: 5613(4 votes) - A Tribute for Those Who Care - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If you’re walking in a store you might not notice them, or in a checkout, or at the ball field. But they are right there and if an emergency ever happened, you would be seeing them up close. They are the ones that care. I have always been truly amazed at how one person can steal the clothes ...
Views: 1832(2 votes) - Today I Resolve to Make the Most of My Time - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Jef MenguinI look around and I saw that there are people live happy and fruitful life. I believe these people are my best models and not the book authors who give 1001 techniques on time management. I must observe them. I must listen to what they say. The practitioner is the real expert. People who ...
Views: 1587 - W.O.A. - Woman Of Action! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostI picked up my favorite “Haute Couture” Magazine! The headlines read news from the fashion world and buzz from New York, Los Angeles, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks. I am always inspired by the runway and the fashion show that I went to in Los Angeles last weekend was no exception. Now, before ...
Views: 1725 - Are you choosing “Freedom” in 2011? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Karen KanakanuiEarly in the year, everyone talks about planning, changes, moving-forward, transformations, and some interesting and well-meant resolutions that seldom come to fruition. However, how about “Freedom”? Yes, freedom to be who you are without feeling the “need” to please anyone but yourself? I ...
Views: 776 - Happiness | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Kathryn WheatI have come to the realization that our problems in life can be the very thing that ultimately bring us happiness. When we face tragedy, dig through our pain, and eventually come out of it on the other side, we are renewed. In a way, it’s the pain that helps us feel joy. I believe that sometimes ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - Important tactics to get an exboyfriend back - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from mdrasel mridhaAlthough you probably can’t think straight after a break up, it is important to keep a cool head in order to get an exboyfriend back. Depending on the reason why you broke up, there are many important tactics that you can employ to reverse this horrible situation. First off, you will need to ...
Views: 600 - If You Aren't Having Fun It's Your Own Dang Fault - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonYour life really is in your own hands. Life is a blank slate that you can do many different things with. Opportunities come and go and you choose to take them or leave them. How you respond and react to circumstances is almost entirely up to you. I was chatting with a few Octogenarians ...
Views: 984 - Your Thoughts Create your Future - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Andrew HortonIt is possible to change everything in your life with one decision or a single thought. All that you need to do, to start this miraculous process, of creating exactly the future that you desire, is to make that one decision, to begin doing things differently. This single thought can positively ...
Views: 3844(1 vote) - V Is For Vicissitude - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Sara DillingerRemember that old Negro spiritual: Oh, nobody knows the vicissitude I have seen, Nobody knows but Jesus. Nobody knows the vicissitude I have seen, Glory hallelujah! Oh. You don't remember it that way, huh? Well, you're right. The song actually goes 'Nobody knows the trouble I have ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Luck Or Hard Work – Which One Determines Life Success? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Sijith SalimI have been thinking about this question since a long time. How much percentage luck and how much percentage hard work play in our life success? I am sure that at any point of your life, you would have looked at a person and said “How lucky He/She is. I wish I was like him/her”. In order to ...
Views: 9051 - Be Like Betty | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Kathryn WheatWe all have mentors and role models in our lives. We see character traits in people that we admire and strive to emulate them. When we are young, we tend to look up to older siblings or teenagers in the spotlight. As we get older, our goals shift a little. When I think back about who has ...
Views: 1436 - Get Busy Living - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Claire McGee“Get busy living or get busy dying” was what Tim Robbins’ character said in Shawshank Redemption. Those words really hit home. Many people feel, at one time or another in their life, like they are waiting; waiting for something to happen. It’s an unknown anticipation which creeps in over ...
Views: 905 - Remaining Positive: Ways to Convert Negative Attitudes Into Positive Ones - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkWe've all had our share of ups and downs, twists and turns, rises and falls. Every life situation gives you a slice of each. One key thing to remember is: no matter what life gives you or how bad things seem, once you fall. . . all you can do is rise. Here are a few ways to remain positive as ...
Views: 1342 - U Is For Use - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Sara DillingerThere are times when we can only approach meaning in a round-about way, just as there are times when you can only really see something by not looking at it directly but catching it, as they say, out of the corner of your eye. In just that manner, we can only come to an understanding, at ...
Views: 1315 - Want to Be Her? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Vickie GriffithShe is beautiful, friendly, and popular. She has an exciting career, a cutie pie for a husband and well-mannered kids. For a brief moment you hate her and then wish you could be her. Have you longed to be someone else? To be able to switch bodies, lives relationships? You look at them and ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Lessons From David Neagle - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaDavid Neagle is a multimillion dollar coach’s coach and very widely known in the coaching world for his teachings on using the Law of Attraction to create abundance and prosperity. Having taken some of his coaching classes on money and I thought I’d pass on to you some of the things I ...
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