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Change Your Thoughts; Change Your Life
Discover how you can change your thought patterns regardless of the challenges ahead
With the economy-wide recession, it has been said that things will worsen before they get better, and we are only half way through the recession. From the significant job ... Views: 2865
3 Steps To Becoming A Better Therapist
We all want to great therapists. We go to classes, learn the work and then come back and try to put it into practice. Some of it comes easily and some not so much. Why is it easier for some information to integrate into our practice and not so easy for ... Views: 2864
Think about this: after you’ve eaten, you digest the food, right? So how do you digest and assimilate what you eat and then eliminate the waste without ever knowing how it works?
The answer is. . . you don’t have to know because the work is done by an intelligence that lives within you. Call ... Views: 2863
How can I stop being lazy? You're asking yourself that now and you want answers that really work. Here are three proven ways that will help you blow through the rut you're in and help you design my future!
1. How can I stop being lazy? - Put together a motivating set of goals.
Just a ... Views: 2859
Due to recent cutbacks
and until further notice,
the light at the end of the tunnel
has been turned off.
-- Unknown
If you are over the age of 55, you may assume you won't be around in 2030. Keep reading. The odds favor you being here then … unless you are already over 70. Even so, you ... Views: 2857
I want you to stop what you're doing right now and relax with me for just a moment. For just a moment stop worrying about all the pressure you're under, the current economic crisis, the bills you have to pay, the family drama you have to endure...
And for just a moment, imagine your perfect ... Views: 2855
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself what stands between you and the person you aspire to be? Consciously, almost every person seeks love, success, abundance and happiness. For many people, getting there seems to be a complicated task. Well – it all starts in your brain.
Our thoughts and ... Views: 2851
It's a noisy, confusing, fast and furious world out there. You're expected to do more in less time. You've got to be a master multi-tasker just to survive! You're working on a project and still you've got to keep up on incoming calls and email. You've got your cell phone in one ear, desk phone ... Views: 2850
Having the discipline to carry out the elements of living your life in a healthy manner on a consistent basis is exactly what needs to happen and all the wonderful elements that we’ve been discussing prior are imperative for your success.
With that being said exhibiting behavior on a ... Views: 2845
The term depression is often used to describe when someone is feeling 'low', 'miserable', 'in a mood', or having 'got out of bed the wrong side'. In addition to feeling low most or all of the time, many other symptoms can occur in depressive illness (though not everybody has every one). These ... Views: 2842
Traffic jams are time-consuming and therefore a source of low productivity in normal life and in business. As long as population increases and the number of cars increases on the few roads available, traffic jams are inevitable. The entrepreneur must therefore, be able to use the time spent in ... Views: 2839
Have you ever felt your anger boil over to the point that it spilled out in ways you wished it hadn’t? Has your blood pressure ever risen when someone offended you and you could not respond? Have you ever clenched your teeth, biting back your words till your jaws ached or you got a headache? ... Views: 2828
Did you know that the West Coast Offense in American football began as a mistake? In his book, “The Score Takes Care of Itself,” late NFL Hall of Fame Coach Bill Walsh recalls how a botched play led to a major change in how football teams run their offense. It goes back to a time when he was an ... Views: 2822
Knowing the danger of selfishness empower you to gain personal growth
You must know the danger of selfishness because IT kills one's personality and spiritual growth if you are unaware. A self centered and selfish lives only for himself. He does not know beauty of loving and respecting ... Views: 2820
In the life state of appreciation, good things happen to your heart and body: your heart rate slows, your blood pressure drops, and your digestion is facilitated. You feel more peaceful, your stress diminishes and your immune system benefits. The crucial next step however is to use appreciation ... Views: 2816
Happiness is a state of mind not a set of circumstances. It is the natural feeling that is present in a healthy psychologically functioning person. Inner happiness is something inside every one of us and we have access to it 24/7. The implications of this are rather profound because it means ... Views: 2815
Success: The First Step,
How George got out of the Ghetto
Here is this book that was old in l959. George Washington Carver (the renowned head professor of the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee University; researcher into, and promoter of, alternative crops to cotton in the Reconstruction ... Views: 2800
In the words of Saint Augustine, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." This implies that if you do not travel you will end up having a very narrow vision and in fact an incomplete knowledge of exactly what the entire world is like.
In this period of ... Views: 2799
“Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others”
– Winston Churchill
This quote from Winston Churchill pretty much sums up the human quality of courage. My belief is that when you have the courage to do all the things in your ... Views: 2795
I want to discuss a defining characteristic of successful people that I’ve met worldwide. I’ve found that successful and joyous people are usually very skilled at counting their blessings. They focus on what’s right about their life instead of what’s wrong.
Why is this important?
It goes ... Views: 2794
If I spend time thinking about the various issues specific to addicted clients I come up with a few central themes. Many people need to find a sense of purpose, some need to find a sober place to live, and others need to find a way to earn income or repair family relationships. However, what is ... Views: 2793
Motivation is another form of energy that we use in our day to day life. It’s the energy that takes us out of bed in the morning, that moves us to get back on our feet when we go through hard times and the energy that push us to thrive in any goal or endeavor we set.
Whether you’re aiming to ... Views: 2783
You know what's one of the most difficult things for anyone to do? To pretend to be something you’re not. Pretending to be happy when you’re not. Pretending to be someone that you’re not. That takes so much more energy and effort.
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “there has got to be ... Views: 2781
Let’s truly get down to business and turn the spotlight on ourselves and delve into what level of commitment you honestly maintain in your life on a regular basis. There are five major players when it comes to working toward your health and wellness goals and aspirations. Why not take a gander ... Views: 2780
Have you heard of Ho'oponopono? Ok... it's quite a mouthful, but this is by far the most powerful teaching I have heard, and it's literally transformed the way I look at everything.
Here is the story written by Joe Vitale who was featured in The Secret, that introduced me to Ho'oponopono. ... Views: 2768
Do what you love, love what you do. If you can’t love what you are doing at least, do it with love.
The year is half over. We’ve months to live up to our New Year’s resolutions. Many of them have already been forgotten or deliberately set aside. One of the biggest reasons we don’t stick to ... Views: 2768
We 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
This question came up for me yesterday when I decided to make myself a healthy lunch. As I was assembling the ingredients that included, lettuce and basil from my deck garden, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrots, snap peas, walnuts and boiled shrimp dressed with a lovely olive oil ... Views: 2747
With 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: 2745
It started off badly. I took a phone call from a sales rep who talked really quickly and wanted me to sign up on the spot for the unbelievably-amazing-super-duper-offer. My spider senses were tingling, and I backed off and used the great pause button, "I must talk with my husband."
Not taking ... Views: 2735
Have you attempted to break family patterns (like improving yourself by going to college) and met with resistance? Perhaps you developed an innovative approach to solve a problem at work only to be told “That’s not how we do things here.” If so, don’t despair. Here is a little story in honor of ... Views: 2731
Are you struggling with network marketing? Well if that is you, please read on. I will give you some training in MLM today as I talk about why it is important to have the right mindset in your business ventures. How successful you become really depends on whether you have the right mindset or ... Views: 2729
Did you know that smiling will make you instantly feel better? Yes, it is a scientific fact! So, all you need to do to feel better is smile. I am going to explain the science behind your smile and give some tips to practice and get better at wearing one.
"A smile is an inexpensive way to ... Views: 2728
First Impressions Aren’t Everything
Have you ever heard this phrase?
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression”
If you lived through the 80s,
You may remember the Head and Shoulders ads that drilled this into our heads.
(No pun intended)
It is SO ... Views: 2727
I recently went on a road trip along the Pacific Coast. I was awed by the majestic Redwoods that stood like proud titans protecting our nation’s sacred lands and wildlife. While driving along the highway with towering trees on either side of the road, CB, my nature-loving spouse, remarked it ... Views: 2724
There are many sides to the issue of credit. This can be a huge concern for some, as the ego has a tendency to want to take credit for everything and then moves us into feeling guilty. This cycle is known as the “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” syndrome. If we are avoiding accepting credit it is an ... Views: 2724
Although the 'Ides of March' have passed, it's never too late to find meaning in it. For those who may need a refresher, March 15th is the Ides of March – the day Julius Caesar was warned about by a soothsayer. It would be the day he was killed.
I will freely admit that being forced to read ... Views: 2722
WHY PARENTING TODAY IS SO DIFFICULT
By
Bill Cottringer
Why is parenting today so difficult (besides being so expensive and all of us being so busy doing other things)? The answer to this question involves the main parenting role—teaching our children the basic skills that are necessary to ... Views: 2719
You need to learn how to find the advantage and use it!
This is a big part of self empowerment.- - It is gaining that inner strength and ability to find and see the advantages & have the confidence to use it! The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role ... Views: 2711
Will you pay for a professional resume writing services? 7 points to bear in mind.
1. Call in the Professionals Not the Clown
One of the things I learnt as a lawyer was: A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. This proverb means that if you represent yourself in court things ... Views: 2698
The title for this article actually has more than one meaning. First, when you eat plant based, it tends to be very fresh. Secondly, for many people who go plant based, it is a fresh start on their health. In reality, being plant based is being vegan. However, some vegans are not 100% plant ... Views: 2691
All of us want peace and happiness. We look outside for the answers. However, the bottom line is that our happiness is up to us. We must choose to release old habits, destructive thoughts and patterns to be happy. No one can do it for us.
Everyone can realize many exciting hopes and wishes. ... Views: 2688
Who can forget watching Looney Toons or Tom and Jerry on Saturday mornings? Cartoons have changed drastically over the years but have their lasting effects on children. Typically, children begin watching cartoons on television at an early age of six months, and by the age of two or three ... Views: 2688
Kill the Monster While It's Small
This is a very successful technique in interrupting your pattern.
Killing a monster while he's small refers to jumping all over a challenge immediately, before it grows into something that you can't control. Imagine a little T-rex about the size of your ... Views: 2687
Expressing gratitude and acknowledging the positive things in our lives expands our energy, enables us to appreciate the blessings we have and helps us to attract more of them. It also helps us connect with our inner guidance and tap in to our creativity. But being thankful for the good ... Views: 2671
Finding your life’s work!
What am I all about?
Throughout our lives we are all looking for what line of work will make us happy? Throughout my coaching career during the past 16 years, I’ve seen and heard from so many people who are lost and confused in finding the response to the ... Views: 2670
The Art of Living Colorfully
Faded Memory or Bright Revival?
When you see colors what do you see? Some people see the color itself and some people see more!
Since I was a little boy in Abadan, small industrial town in a southern state of Iran playing football (what you call soccer!) with ... Views: 2670
Lacking Confidence to Be Happy? Learn the Movie Stars Tricks!
Fifty percent of the people in the world are searching for happiness, success, confidence, money and love. At birth new babies were not given a book with instructions and neither were most new parents, so everyone bungled along ... Views: 2665
There seems to be so much in life that we don’t have control over even in the midst of the best made plans. Given this uncertainty the opportunities for frustration, disappointment and distress abound. But what is important to remember is that even in the midst of uncertainty and plans gone ... Views: 2661
The one new certainty you have in your life in these fast moving and evolving times; is CHANGE. Whether by choice or by circumstance, any change you experience thrusts you out of your comfort zone and into a world of the unknown. We must learn to accept and embrace change in our own lives and ... Views: 2659