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- Feng Shui Living Colors - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Jai ChamonixFeng Shui Living Colours Bring change into your life using Feng Shui Living and Colour Using colour it is easy to shift the energy in your home with Feng Shui. The 5 elements that encompass Feng Shui Living; that being fire, earth, metal, water and wood have colours that represent ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - Turn These Five formulas for Failure into Powerful Keys for Success - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Jane MountroseJust about everyone wants to have more success in business and in life. The desire to be all we can be and feel fully alive is healthy. But in this eagerness to create a good life, many of us miss the mark by unknowingly falling prey to some common formulas for failure rather than grasping ...
Views: 671 - Dreaming the Impossible Dream - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Maria KhalifeDesire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. ~ Mario Andretti There is a law governing life that says "Desire is the motivating factor of life." ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - Ducks Quack, Eagles Soar - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Mark TingYou have two alternatives. You can blend in with the mold or you can rise above the rest. Remarkable customer support will position a business in a class by itself. But, the craving to grant wonderful customer support isn’t something in which we're born. It’s a option we make. The ...
Views: 6008 - Attitudes is everything - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Brad HessAttitude can be defined as the way an individual looks at life. It is the outward reflection of what is taking place on the inside. It becomes his/her personality…it pervades their feelings and becomes their actions. Attitude is one of the most important aspects of life and a key to ...
Views: 1056 - Being Grateful For What You Have - Are You? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffThe gratitude season is here. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year on the horizon, maintaining a calm grateful attitude throughout the next several weeks will reduce your anxiety, put you in-control and increase your personal blessings tenfold. Your holiday season will be ...
Views: 2151(2 votes) - An Advocacy Letter That Is Also Good Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Karin Witzig RozellOne of the best teachers I've learned from, Joshua Rosenthal of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, once said that you can make more progress when you aim for the middle ground with your actions and words. He was referring to the die-hard, my-way-or-the-highway, food police type ...
Views: 681 - No One is Perfect - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Marsha EganNo one is perfect, and as long as people work, there will be behavioral errors, and situations that need correcting. There is a lot of room for improvement in the way bosses, coworkers, and friends handle these situations. One of the most popular responses to correcting behavior is to ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Events & Stories - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Steve DahlWe have often heard they hurt my feelings or if that happened I would finally be happy. What someone did or what happened is just an event, it is our story about it our beliefs about it that create our feelings. Some clarity on the difference between events and stories. Events just are what ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Stepping Stones or Stumbling Blocks - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Val WilcoxLife brings you many experiences, some of which may be good and some which are not so good. Your perception of these experiences will determine whether you look at these as stepping stones to a better you or as stumbling blocks which hold you back. It’s not about life being fair or just, it’s ...
Views: 1489 - What Is Your Intention? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Linda-Ann StewartSandy came to see me to be hypnotized to quit smoking. As we talked, she indicated that she'd tried everything else, and this was a last resort for her. If this didn't work, she was going to give up. Unfortunately, that was the message her subconscious got. Not that she wanted to stop smoking, ...
Views: 793(5 votes) - Forgiveness in life - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetForgiveness in life Is forgiveness a sign of weakness? Does unforgiveness hurt you? Does forgiving someone benefit you? Every person should learn how to forgive, which really means when you think of someone that upset or hurt you, you wish him or her good and prosperity. When you don’t ...
Views: 1162 - Attitude Problems That Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehAttitude Problems That Kill Your Business And What You Can Do About It! Most of the time we don’t think about our own attitudes. We certainly don’t think they could kill off our business or our personal lives. But truly, everything we do comes from our attitudes. And our attitudes come ...
Views: 2071(7 votes) - How Are You at Building Reserves? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Marsha EganHow well do you build reserves? And we’re not just talking about money, although the concept is the same. Do you have reserves of time, resources and energy? Are you running your life, or is your life running you? We are all familiar with the concept of building financial reserves. Your ...
Views: 1652(3 votes) - Choices - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Choices; we all make them everyday. Some of us learn from the poor choices that we’ve made in life. Some of us regret the choices that we’ve made. A lot of us understand the repercussions of the choices we have made. A lot of people don’t understand the repercussions at all. I feel that there ...
Views: 1762(3 votes) - Are You in Complete Control? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionImagine someone you do not particularly like coming up to you, and in front of all your friends, begins to passionately accuse you of things you have never thought of, let alone have done. How would you react in such circumstances? In such cases, maintaining temperance is the key; otherwise, ...
Views: 3038(1 vote) - How Well Do You See from the Other Side? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Marsha EganWhy doesn’t everyone just get along???? We hear this all the time. Whether it is differing values or conflicts or misunderstandings, some people have a harder time than others just getting along. And even worse, when they aren’t getting along, they’re the ones who expect the other person to ...
Views: 1281(8 votes) - Learning How to Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Maria Khalife"Two men looked out of prison bars. One saw mud, the other stars." ~ F. Langbridge All human beings get to define "what success means for me." Our ideas about success unfold over the years. Once we've mastered using eating utensils, how to walk, the subjects taught in schools, relationships, ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Stop Assuming and Start Trusting! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianAssumptions are made too often and ordinarily will not get anyone too far while trying to get to the bottom of most issues that arise. For some, assuming answers, rather than allowing facts to be discovered, can come naturally to an individual. This person may have used this method for so ...
Views: 9874(4 votes) - The `Light-Weight` Congressman - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Ron ParkerA strange thing happened a few days ago, that I wanted to share with you. I was part of a small group standing in a field next to an industrial complex, and the subject being discussed - - -was building another accompanying complex... The group consisted of a two developers, two local ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - How to lead yourself out of a recession mindset - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Debra SloverThe continual doom and gloom news of the financial recession in America can bring down even the most lighthearted among us. This is especially true if you have experienced some setbacks due to the economy such as a lay off, a pay cut, or loss in investments. Even if you're generally a ...
Views: 955(5 votes) - Who programmed your subconscious mind - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetWho programmed your subconscious mind How did your beliefs and opinions become ingrained in you? Did some people affect the way you think? Who programmed your subconscious mind? You probably know that thoughts are power. You also probably know that opinions and beliefs are formed because ...
Views: 1224(4 votes) - 7 Traits of Attractive Men - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Etienne CharlandWhat makes a person sexually attractive? Some guys with almost perfect bodies can't get girls while other men who who don't have the looks are surrounded by women. Let's talk about 7 main aspects that make a person attractive. 1. Boldness. Some people do whatever they want no matter what ...
Views: 2990(4 votes) - A Reason, Season, or a Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Val Wilcox“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” I think most of us have heard that poem before. It’s a very touching and pointed piece which speaks of the heart of life. We all have experienced this with others or perhaps we have been one of these for another. Probably ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Thankful Kids R Happy Kids - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHow wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Thanksgiving opens the doors. It changes a child's personality. A child is resentful, negative—or thankful. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people. ~ ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Competition: It's Healthy and Good for the Soul - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniToday's topic? Competition. I can't tell you how many phone calls we get about this topic. It's number one on everyone's list... who is the competition? How do I beat them? They're going to take all the clients!!! NOT TRUE. Plenty of business out there for everyone folks. Let's take a ...
Views: 2447(6 votes) - How Do You Measure Success? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniEveryone measures it differently. Some measure it by how much money they make. Others measure it by their career path and corresponding title. Then you have the people who measure it by the things that they have such as the size of their house, their art and jewelry, and the number of cars that ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Jayne MorrisExpressing 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(3 votes) - Would You Rather Be Right or Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Peter WinslowWhy do some people need to be right, even if it adversely affects their relationships or degrades their own health and welfare? Lately, I’ve become all too aware that I’m very fond of being right. As I pondered the premise, a real poser fell into my lap. What if there is no wrong? What if ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - How do you change behavior? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you know how to change your behavior? What are the steps needed to change your behavior? We all want to change some behaviors or habits from time to time. For ambitious people, they tend to have many behaviors that they want to change or improve in themselves. Let me ask you something, do ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - How to Not Dread the Feeling of Going to Work Everyday - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou dread going to work. Every morning you drag yourself out of bed. It is not that the body is weak but the mind is not willing. Most of us know the feeling of dreading to go to work. If not for a long period of time, at least at some point of your career you would have felt that way. Is ...
Views: 5585(1 vote) - What Qualities Will Make You A Great Employee? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongAre great employee qualities fast disappearing in the workforce? If it is then you should quickly see if you can adapt some of these and make yourself competitive. Is it so difficult to have great employee qualities? If after reading these you know it is not difficult to practice some of these ...
Views: 6267(1 vote) - Advice on How to Deal With the Monday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou are feeling Monday blues and it is only Sunday night. You are not alone in the wide world of working people. Many people feel the way you do and there are many who have found a way of dealing with Monday blues. There are also those who are lucky who they do not feel it. So, how do you deal ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - Tips & Guide for A Successful Career: The 5 Small Steps To Take - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongThe Background In my work as a department head, I have to provide guidance for my staff in terms of their career growth. Unfortunately, when it comes to the topic about successful career planning, they feel that it is some big project that requires deep analyses in order for career planning to ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - How to keep a Job in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from William CottringerHow to keep a Job in Tough Times By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “The quickest way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” ~Oscar Wilde. In tough economic times, it is not a good thing to be unemployed. And if you are lucky enough to have a job, you don’t want ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.I recently returned from a 3 week vacation in Ireland and Scotland. During that time, I changed the ordinary flow of my days. I felt like I had taken charge of my life again. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify were the words that kept ringing in my head. I checked email only once a week in order ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - What Baseball Can Teach Us About Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsWith all the excitement of the playoffs and the World Series (which, thanks to the success of the San Francisco Giants, we get to experience directly here in the Bay Area), I've been thinking about, watching, and appreciating the great game baseball a lot these past few weeks. As someone who ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Discover the Effective Personal Presentation Tips to Super-Charging Your Charisma - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Rebecca MillsPersonal presentation skills include correct, method of portraying oneself in public or a social surrounding. It is basically the ability to enhance our communication skills in an appropriate manner. Whether in a completely official set up or while dealing with situations in our daily life, ...
Views: 2190(2 votes) - Stress Response - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Vickie GriffithA young college athlete stands at the free throw line and throws the basketball at the basket over and over again. She is visualizing her success and at the same time she is conditioning her body to automatically respond to the stimulus of her desire to successfully put the ball through the ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Are You A Worry Wart? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2010 from William CottringerAre You A Worry Wort? By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “You know you are in big trouble when you start worrying about how much you are worrying.” ~ The Author. With all the stresses from the overload that now plagues us today, we all probably worry too much about the past, present and ...
Views: 2083(6 votes) - Your Level of Persistence - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxWe are all tested to find our persistence level. How dedicated are you to achieving your vision? Will you keep trying no matter how many times you get knocked down? Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel Napoleon Hill The basis of this is the power of your will. ...
Views: 1321(3 votes) - What Does Q-Tip Have to Do With Personal Development? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxQ.T.I.P. Is your curiosity peaked? You never know where or when an important message will present itself. Last weekend I heard such a message. Patricia Clason, a speaker and Business Coach, talked about different triggers you can utilize to empower yourself in any circumstance. The ...
Views: 6957(2 votes) - Pain - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghPain Pain; it’s a subject that most of us would rather not hear about. Others less fortunate cannot get out of their minds. Of course pain comes in many forms. Physical pain is the most obvious form. I am not a physician so I will not address the physical or psychological issues ...
Views: 1133(2 votes) - Value: Let it Initiate with You - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Mark Ting“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” - William A. Foster Loads of people begin out as average students. We were continually daydream at ...
Views: 1060(2 votes) - ***Transform Your Attitude: Harnessing the Power of The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.The Law of Attraction is simply this: the more intense your feelings around something, the sooner it will come to you. That is why it is more important to talk and think about what it is that we want in our lives as opposed to what it is that we don’t. - Katherine Woodward Thomas What is ...
Views: 6396(11 votes) - The Coat Button Cure - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyI was once a prisoner of perfection. If I couldn't mop the entire kitchen floor perfectly, I wouldn't do it at all. If I couldn't declutter my entire closet, I wouldn't clear out anything. See, here's the deal with perfection. Some people may look at a cluttered, messy home and think, 'well, ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Go on a Negativity Diet: How to Unleash the Power of Positive Thinking - by It's no wonder that bad things happen in threes (or fours or fives). It's no wonder that certain slumps go on and on.
It's easy to allow negativity to swallow us up. When we focus on bad things, that's what we see. But it goes beyond that: When we focus on bad things, we get more of them. We ...
Views: 3378(1 vote) - Why is This Happening FOR Me? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Mike RobbinsDo you ever ask yourself the question, "Why is this happening to me?" Most of us do, especially when things aren't going the way we want them to or we're dealing with something that's difficult or painful. A few years ago I was talking to my friend Brian about this and he said, "If you ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - 8 characteristics creative people have - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia Thabet8 characteristics creative people have Are you creative? Do you come up with original thoughts? How can you become creative? There is a study that was done in the United States that shows creative and successful people have certain characteristics that other people don’t have. The study ...
Views: 3556(1 vote) - How to change yourself for the better? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to change yourself for the better? How do you improve and change yourself for the better? Do you to grow and evolve as a human being? Each and everyone of us wants to change our life for the better and change our behaviors. You should know that true change comes from within. Your ...
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