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- Luck Or Life - When Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightErnest Hemingway once said: "The world breaks everyone. and afterward,many are strong in the broken places." When we are going through adversity, it is not always possible to believe that everyone suffers loss and heartache. It feels and acts very personal when bad luck and rotten life ...
Views: 3894(1 vote) - Make 2012 Great by doing your Best Work Ever - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonImagine the quality of work you would be able to produce, if you woke up every day challenging the way you did things yesterday, where you looked for ways to constantly improve your performance, by doing things just a little better each day. This philosophy of having a commitment to on-going and ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - Make Decisions About Setting Goals On Your Own - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Christa HerzogWhen you make a decision about setting a goal for yourself, make sufficient research to be able to build an efficient plan targeted to reach your gaol, but do not discuss it with friends and family. Do not rely on anyone but yourself when you make a decision, which will change your life. If you ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Make Life Better - The Conscious Way! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Jiby GeorgeLife is fun every day during our school and college days, enjoying with our friends in different ways possible. But one fine day things start changing – We get into a job for our living. We get married and have children. The challenges around handling the people in our life start popping ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Managing Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from William CottringerManaging Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. By Bill Cottringer As I have already mentioned in a previous article, performance in sports and law enforcement have a lot in common. For one thing, both require a healthy mixture of individuality ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Marketing Strategies: Do You Have What it Takes to Succeed? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Maya BaileyIf you’re like most entrepreneurs that I coach you have asked yourself this question, “Do I have what it takes to succeed?” either on a conscious level of subconscious level. Chances are you do have everything that it takes to succeed. By that I mean that most likely you do have the knowledge ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Maybe It Is All in Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhere do you experience most of your life? Is the majority of activity outside of you or inside your mind? I was with a person who, as other times before, talked about what’s perceived as wrong in her life, wrong with others, and recounted past events shared from a negative perspective. Yet, ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - 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: 2268(1 vote) - Methods to Measure Employee Satisfaction - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Avtar singhEmployee satisfaction is undoubtedly an evolutionary key to know whether or not the workers are pleased with their current job along with the working atmosphere. To boost the moral from the employee is definitely beneficial for any business, as satisfied employees set up more effort, stay loyal ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - MID-FALL 2016: KARMIC DÉJÀ VU: “Remembrance of Things Past” - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from joan pancoe“I’ve seen 50, I’ve seen 60 and, baby, 40 is better.” I've been rich, I’ve been poor, and rich is better. I've been young, I've been old, and young is better. If I could turn back time, If I could find a way.” CHER Joan Pancoe: “NOT!” Dear ONE, This Fall, the ongoing ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Midlife Women- Finding the Path to Success and Joy - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesWe all come to a point in our life when we sense that things haven’t turned out quite like we expected. That moment in time when we look up and realize that many of the things we thought we would do or have or try or be “when the time was right” have not occurred and don’t seem to be anywhere on ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - MLM .. The facts you should know - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Alfie SmithI’m giving this warning and teaching you some ‘Insider Secrets’ many of the black diamonds and top income earners in MLM companies don’t dare reveal … because I’ve seen MANY people make terrible decisions . Decisions, which cost them a lot of money, or waste their time. So here’s what we’re ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - MLM .. The facts you should know - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Alfie SmithI’m giving this warning and teaching you some ‘Insider Secrets’ many of the black diamonds and top income earners in MLM companies don’t dare reveal … because I’ve seen MANY people make terrible decisions . Decisions, which cost them a lot of money, or waste their time. So here’s what we’re ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - MONDAY MOTIVATION - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksSelf-Image is the way you think about yourself. Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. Self- confidence is the way you act. A Very wise woman once said - Some will, some won’t, so what – Next! Move on - Many people take rejection so personally and let it knock their confidence. ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - More on Happiness: Myth… Fiction…or Fate! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Larry CraneMore on Happiness: Myth… Fiction…or Fate! What is your belief of what happiness really is? Is happiness some sort of myth or fictional reality that we only get to experience for brief periods of time and then it disappears? Is happiness only available to us for limited times? More and more ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - Motivation Therapy With Brain Entrainment - Binaural Beats Download - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from francesco costabileINTRODUCTION Do you feel as though you're stuck in a rut, and that your life has more potential than is being realised? Motivation therapy with brain entrainment is the key to unlocking doors of limitless possibilities. A binaural beats download has been proven to re-shape the psychology ...
Views: 2035(1 vote) - Moving Past Negativity and Hopping into Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Sally MarksMy spouse, CB, and I watched a mama bunny prepare a nest for her soon-to-be babies. It was fascinating to watch the cotton tail hop back and forth and bring twigs into the borough she prepared. Afterward she removed little rocks and sifted through the dirt to prepare the abode for her new ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - My defining Moment - My Mother's death - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from venkat caDefining Moment Each one of us would have had one or more defining moments in our life. Defining moment can be explained as a very crucial moment which brings out the essential nature or character of a person For me the Defining moment of my life was My Mother’s Death in front of my ...
Views: 2044(1 vote) - My Friend - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonThis morning I found Me talking to Myself. This does happen from time to time and I believe part of it may be due to my Bipolar Affective Disorder. But I also believe most of us talk to ourselves from time to time. Often times the words are just comments we would probably prefer to keep to ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - My Way or No Way? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezOne of the biggest difficulties a community can face is when a powerful individual or small group of individuals are willing to risk destruction just to get their own way. Mind you, these people have existed throughout history, and they often used warfare or exile as a way of solving ...
Views: 3087(1 vote) - MY BOY SCOUT MOTTO IS MY 2018 RESOLUTION : “BE PREPARED” - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Harry KarmeliMy personal New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is exactly the same as my Los Angeles Boy Scout Motto was in the 1960’s : “BE PREPARED.” As stated by Robert Baden-Powell in the third part of Scouting for Boys, the Boy Scout Motto is “Be Prepared, which ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Name your fears in public speaking and banish them! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Jef MenguinHow do you manage your fear while speaking in a large crowd? Many people asked the same question and I think they will also appreciate an easy and straight answer. Unfortunately, I have no easy and straight answer. I do not manage my fear while speaking in a large crowd. I am nervous but I ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Nothing Is Stronger Than Intutition - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Anita JeffersonNothing is stronger than intuition. Intuition is what I call "inner trust." Most people, including me, do not trust their intuition even though this inner trust guide is almost always in all ways right. But, you should tune in to your intuition. Author Laura Day in How to Rule the World From ...
Views: 1693(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) - ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS, YOU NEED TO GET ON THE PHONE … NOW! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from Harry KarmeliSo many times, in so many ways, I’ve realized that … [this is SO simple] … I need to pick up the telephone, and start asking questions. I’ve learned to avoid “spinning my wheels,” wondering what to do, searching for documents, trying to do it myself. For ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - ONE practical way to change the world - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Cheryl CharronEveryday you are probably given an opportunity (or two!) to take one simple action that will change how your thinking and feelings. What is it? It’s stop….complaining. Forthe next couple of days do an internal audit of how often you have a complaint about something or someone. Just pay ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Opportunity and Change in Your Career Path - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHaving studied fine arts in college, I had very limited job options once I graduated. I had been working in the family business for money and had gotten caught up in a 9 to 5 meaningless routine that paid my bills. Once I was married and with kids, it just got harder and harder to focus on ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - OPTIMISM part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Nazim RashidThe Law of Attraction says that whatever you think about, you bring about. The way we think is a choice that we make. We can think good thoughts - OR - We can think bad thoughts. We can think about what we really want - OR - We can think about all the problems that are overwhelming us. ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Passion And Young Age - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Andrada TodWhat does it mean to be passionate about something? Passion implies feelings and dedication. It means that you love to do something and you don’t consider that spending your free time that way is overdoing it. In fact, you’re so focused at what you’re passionate about that you find a way to ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - 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: 2766(1 vote) - Perception of the Mentally Ill - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Robyn WheelerI was diagnosed with a mental illness last year. A mild mood disorder called dysthymia. I wondered how will people see me now that I’ve gone public with dysthymia? Will they think I’m crazy? That I need to be institutionalized? Or maybe that I’m a criminal? None of the above is true, so how is ...
Views: 3479(1 vote) - Personal Perceptions - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Samantha G MartinPerception is personal. Have you ever met someone that you talked to for a minute and didn’t like? Then circumstances threw you together and you discovered that they were actually pretty nifty and you do like them, in fact you become good friends. The only thing in this scenario that changes ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Practice-Who Needs It? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Rick LaneWell-apparently we all do, if we want to achieve our goals and live our best life. Recently in ESPN The Magazine, NFL Draft 2011 was the cover story. In this issue was an article by Jonah Lehrer which opened with the following: “Top NFL quarterbacks don’t need smarts. They need ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Proactive V.S. Reactive...do you prevent fires or put them out? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victoria LaBouff-LanzaPROACTIVE V.S. REACTIVE…do you prevent fires or put them out? These two different approaches in life can literally make or break you. If you want to learn how to prevent problems instead of fixing them, then read on. We are all a little bit of both, proactive and reactive, and there is a ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Program your mind for success - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Dia ThabetProgram your mind for success Do you program your mind for success or failure? Which thoughts do you usually let in your mind, positive or negative? Any frustration, depression, sadness, or lack of enthusiasm you might have is the result of your internal self-programming in the ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - Public Speaking Lessons From TED Talks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Phil MéthotYesterday I treated myself to a couple of TED talks. For those who do not know what a TED talk is let me briefly explain. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design. Essentially TED talks are a series of lectures each of which lasts only 18 minutes, on subjects reflecting the name ...
Views: 3119(1 vote) - Put an End to Complaining by Squashing Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Lea BullenThose who spend a great deal of time complaining do a lot of negative thinking. Both complaining and thinking negative thoughts feed off of each other. When you voice complaints, you’re validating negative thoughts. When you don’t believe in yourself you are effectively making your life more ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Quick to Say “No”? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Jane CranstonI’m standing on line at the supermarket behind a mother and her five year old son. Bored, tired, and cranky, the child wants out, as does the mother. The boy starts asking questions and for things. “No!” says the mother. “No” is the answer so many time that she is ahead of her son’s requests. ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Radical Ownership - Not For The Faint of Heart - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWhat is radical ownership? It’s seeing and owning that life is a mirror reflecting me back to me. All the things that happen in my life have one thing in common…ME. I am the common denominator in all that keeps showing up. Mike Dooley describes it beautifully in his Notes from The Universe: ...
Views: 3094(1 vote) - Realizing What It Means To Show Grace - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseTo show grace isn't about being kind now and then. Grace transcends little prayers at dinner and women named Grace. Grace isn't always about moving your body gracefully; it's a much higher calling. To be able to show grace fully is a tall order. Look for ways to shine your grace toward ...
Views: 20271(1 vote) - Release what is going wrong in your vision planning - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man [woman] does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right mind." - Seneca Many people understand the importance of having a plan or setting goals, but what do they do with that information? Or what is they are not doing ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Remove The Complex - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCSuppose one is constantly saying: “Everything is all wrong in the world; people are wrong; things are wrong; conditions are wrong; every one is sick; every one is unhappy; nothing is worth while.” You, as a practitioner, must remove this complex; for these inner emotions create outer ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Reverse Engineering Your Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from David OrmanI have an ongoing “debate” with one of my relatives. According to her, I do too much. I need to relax and take it easy. That is what life is about. For her. Admittedly and proudly so, I am a very active person. I teach and train in the Russian art of Systema, learning Japanese Sword, ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Rising above the clouds - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Juliette NibbsCircumstances changes people -- for the Better. Growths are developing basic qualities like intelligence personality and expand skill, effort, strategies and persistence — it makes them more challenging. They teaches how to love hard things, persist, and master them at any given point. They ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Say No To The Weight Of Your Past! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown" Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." Steve Jobs Someone recently asked me the definition of Codependency, so let's take a look at what we can see to help uncover this complicated phenomenon. The visual I have is someone who is suppose to be driving his own ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Self-Awareness and ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Kealah ParkinsonSummary: What's it like to live with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? In this post, we explore some of the strengths and some of the challenges of life with this particular brain type. ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder--also known simply as ADD for Attention Deficit ...
Views: 2913(1 vote) - Self-Confidence: Key To Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Mark SandsYou may lack confidence at work for a variety of reasons. Maybe your employer’s expectations are too high, or you are in a job/department that requires skills you do not have. Perhaps you have a new boss, or you feel threatened by your colleagues; your work environment changed, or you are your ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - SELF-EFFICACY AND NAVY SEALS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Rick LaneRecently, Kara (my wife) surprised me by having a copy of Howard Wasdin’s new book “Seal Team Six’ sent to me from Amazon. I put the book on my “wish list” at Amazon right after the successful Bin Laden operation and Kara was “sweet” enough to have it sent to me. Howard Wasdin (a former Navy ...
Views: 2124(2 votes) - Self-Sacrifice: Embrace the Suck and Push Past Barriers - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Implement BlogI’d like to force some of my opinions about self and self-sacrifice on you for a minute and how that sacrifice coincides with your accomplishments and how to be successful. There are a thousand different notions the world over on what ‘self’ is. I’m not concerned with the cosmic sense of ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Seven Simple Exercises to Achieve Fulfillment - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from William SchiemannIf you are not feeling totally fulfilled, you are not alone. Nearly 80% of people interviewed for our long term study of fulfillment did not feel totally fulfilled, despite many being successful in their careers or private lives. Many of those who were fulfilled did not necessarily start that ...
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