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- Teaching Children to be Happy and Lucky: Characteristic #3 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people listen to their gut and take steps to boost intuition. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell draws on history, neuroscience and psychology to reflect on the choices we seem to make in an instant. He states that “decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Does a Road Trip Parallel a Life Journey? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you ever wonder if you’re on the right road of your life? If this is or has been your experience, how did you manage yourself? A friend and I took a road trip using her GPS to get us from New York City to Louisiana. We wanted to beat the anticipated July Fourth traffic, so left Thursday ...
Views: 1328(2 votes) - The Common Businessman Understanding of Competition - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhat does a common man understand by ‘competition’ Competition for the common businessman is understood as wanting to outdo another business. Wrong! My philosophy is clear, I don’t believe that we can gain our psychological power by either leaning on others or trying to outdo others and ...
Views: 2090 - ATTITUDES THAT GUARANTEE SUCCESS. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePOT OF GOLD A most glorious rainbow brightened up the Singapore skyline as the sunset. Students I was teaching wanted to stop and enjoy the rare sighting of the beautiful hues cascading between the skyscrapers. Exclamations of this is so lucky and rainbows mean good luck delighted the class and ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - You will succeed when you run out of things that fail - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Timothy KendrickKeep on changing your approach until your achieve your desired outcome. Past frustrations and failures lay the foundation for a new level of living. Intuition, trial and error must always be your best friends. Know what you want to achieve, write it down and burn it into your ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - How To Let Go Of Worry - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Zoe RouthI read in the Good Vibe University recently that when you pray for courage, what the Universe gives you is a situation where you get the opportunity to be courageous. Likewise if you pray for strength, you'll be thrust into situations that require strength. It's better to skip all that and go ...
Views: 2620(1 vote) - Do You Think Too Much? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Laura NashYou’ve probably had moments where it suddenly hits you that you’re capable of far more than what you’re currently doing. You have no proof of this, yet you instinctively feel you could be “doing more” with your life. Where does this knowing come from? The brain can process our thoughts, but ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Success and the Truth of Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanNever deny your own value, no matter what experiences you have had so far. Your value is an immeasurable gift to give yourself for the future, starting in the present. It really is one of the most outstanding conditions of what you are. It is here you will gain total freedom of what you can ...
Views: 1644(7 votes) - Are You Waiting on the World to Change? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” - Les Brown I was listening to a song on the radio the other day by John Mayer called, ‘Waiting on the World to Change.’ Well, good luck with that. Sitting back and waiting in resignation for ...
Views: 1668(3 votes) - The Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Avinoam LernerThe Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I Emotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few ...
Views: 1580(4 votes) - Attitude (by Dr John Maxwell) - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * ATTITUDE (by Dr John Maxwell) Submitter's Note: These are some brief notes that I took from an adress by Dr John Maxwell. I hope you find them as uplifting and inspirational as I do... and ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - What My Spinal Cord Injury Taught Me - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Ann PottsI celebrated 16 years of having a disability on May 21st. I was going to edit the word “celebrated” and then decided that it was okay to use that word. There are many things to celebrate that have come out of the journey of the past 16 years. To be honest, most years this anniversary goes by ...
Views: 2474 - Resiliance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mark GillespiePain is a part of life. More so for some people than others of course. It seems that some people have the resources or strength or luck or skills to work through their pain and come out the other side unscathed, almost as if they hardly felt a thing. We comfort ourselves with the thought that ...
Views: 3693(3 votes) - A - Z of Getting The Life You Want, C - Conquer Your Conflicts - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Encouraging ExcellenceThis one will either make perfect sense or annoy the hell out of you. When I was first exposed to this concept the language I used is most certainly not repeatable. I just could not see how anyone could make such a statement and not back it up with a "how-to" process. I was well aware that I ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - A - Z of Getting The Life You Want, B - Be your Best - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Encouraging ExcellenceEncouraging Excellence's tag line is "if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well". And the idea behind that is, if we are going to start something we want to be really good at it. If I was to see a client and only give them 50% of my attention, I would not be able to help them make the changes ...
Views: 879(2 votes) - Focusing On Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Laura NashThe first step to enjoying a more successful life is to understand your current behavioral patterns, and determine if you're living up to your maximum potential in the areas of life that are important to you. In other words: what do you really want in life? “Your Life Focus” is a tool that ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ligia HoubenIn life, we develop habits that shape the quality of life. These habits can be good or bad and may create behavioral patterns. How do we know which these habits are? We just need to take a look into our responses to situations regarding our relationships, transitions, goals, or life in general. ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - The Art of Living Colorfully - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehThe 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(2 votes) - Finding Your Life's Work! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehFinding 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(3 votes) - Willingness to Fall - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteI love to watch my daughter learn to walk - her tentative steps grow more confident each day. About half of the time she makes it across the room to whatever piece of furniture she can grab and about half of the time she falls on her bottom. There are times when she cries out for me when she ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Sue WoledgeOur life, our health, our finances, our planet – they’re all our responsibility! It seems to me these days that we are not willing to take responsibility for ourselves or our actions, blaming anyone and anything else for everything. We are happy to feed our kids diet coke and other soft ...
Views: 1005 - 3 Ways to Jump-Start Unspeakable Joy! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyHow many seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, and decades have we wasted our lives on trivial like grumbling and whining about one thing after another. Then there’s the criticizing, judging and pointing fingers. And don’t leave out the infamous triplets … should’ve, could’ve, would’ve. Say yuk ...
Views: 1545 - How to Create a Happy & Authentic Life: Get Clear - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -"Getting Real is a very real thing and a very vital part of being successful and happy in our life and in our work." The above quote is from my article "7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life," where we talked about what it means to Get Real and introduced the 7 Simple Truths for ...
Views: 1089 - Tennis...A Lesson in Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Barry RobertsI play tennis about four times a week. One of the guys I play with, always starts the day by tossing the ball to make his serve and announcing, “Enjoy, gentlemen!” I usually reply with, “Thanks Jon. I’m rooting for you to come in second.” (Unless, of course, Jon is my doubles partner.) Our ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - Have You Looked in the Mirror Lately? (article and assessment) - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kris CavanaughHow important is it for you to get a medical checkup? It may not be the most pleasant experience you can have done, but it is certainly necessary to help ensure proper health for your body. The more frequently we have our teeth assessed, our eyes assessed, and all areas of our physical form ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Limiting beliefs; your Belief does NOT mean it's a FACT. - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Mel TrudgettOk lets be very clear about this, a ‘belief’ doesn’t mean it’s a fact – it’s actually only your perception of the truth and this can be changed, with some work. One great example of this is our pre-programmed beliefs about money – most of us have inherited negative beliefs or bad vibes ...
Views: 822 - 5 Summer Tips For Total Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Shannon Graham1. Certainty Lets face it, when if comes to confidence no one is perfect. But it seems to me like one of the biggest factors in having high levels of self confidence comes from knowing exactly what you want out of life. I mean think about it, when you are not very sure about what you want, ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Invisibly Obvious - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Sally MarksHave you ever looked for something only to find out it was right in front of you the whole time? It amazes me how things can be so elusive, yet so obvious. I had yet another example of this phenomenon when a friend was helping me with the manuscript of my book. I have looked through this ...
Views: 2293(2 votes) - Guilt And Other Useless Things To Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhat do you most regret and feel guilty for? If you said 'nothing' then you are a rare human indeed. Go clone yourself - the world needs you. Many of my clients are racked by the shenanigans of past woes - real and imagined. It keeps them miserable and self-flagellating. And here's the ...
Views: 2499(6 votes) - Thoughts and Feelings and Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Shaun Lindbergh1. You cannot control every thought you have but you can control the flow of your thoughts. The most important thing to understand is the difference between initial and reactive or response or thoughts. An initial thought is one that either just pops into your mind for no apparent ...
Views: 3266(8 votes) - How to Think Positive Without Thinking it Will Jinx You - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANThe automatic brain always defaults to the worst-case scenario. This is an automatic, evolutionary instinct developed, over a few hundred thousand years, to protect us from pain and suffering—in other words, from the worst-case scenario of any situation. A few hundred thousand years seems like a ...
Views: 9055(10 votes) - Three Secrets That Can Manifest Wealth - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterIt's been said many times in many ways: Positive thinking and firm belief can help you manifest wealth in many forms. The basics of manifesting wealth in your life is examined in a pivotal book, “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.The book is an inspiration as it tells the stories of ...
Views: 1316(11 votes) - A Philosophy of Marketing Helps Boost Consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Billy NafzigerConscious marketing helps folks to see the importance in giving. It is a philosophy of marketing that produces results but is not sensationalized, hyped up or spammy. It is a way to attract customers in a natural, organic manner. Develop a mindset of creating value. Does that really ...
Views: 553(1 vote) - Prepare For Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoSuccess doesn’t just happen. It’s envisioned, it’s prepared, it’s measured, and it’s managed. On this post I share two important points you need to be aware of in order to succeed. I was just watching the game 7 of the NBA final 2010 and Kobe Bryant the MVP was saying at the interview on ESPN ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Achieve More By Getting More NOs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoSince the childhood we've come to believe that NO means we have to stop. We tend to believe that NO means failure. We came to believe that No is synonym of limit. how true is that? What is NO was nothing but the real doorway to success? Once he found the magic formula, Thomas Edison said: "I ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - Waiting for Something to Happen - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Willie HortonToo many people are going through their lives wishing, hoping, wanting or waiting for something to happen. “I wish I could just get that lucky break.” “I hope that tomorrow will be better.” “I want to win the Lottery!” Unfortunately, what most people don’t realize is that nothing “just ...
Views: 3438(2 votes) - A - Z of Getting The Life You Want, A - Acknowledge Your Achievements - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Encouraging ExcellenceIt sounds so simple, doesn't it? Of course we're going to acknowledge our achievements, but all too often we don't. We wait until we've achieved a big goal, like buying a house, getting engaged, graduating college or starting a new job. What about all the little achievements? How often do we ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Being Fearless in the Face of Adversity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIn my last newsletter, “Five Must-Do Practices in Tough Times” I mentioned the importance of a good attitude, protecting business relationships, getting more creative, focusing on results and the importance of effective communication. I would like to continue discussion about leading in tough ...
Views: 5271(1 vote) - Have a Love Affair with Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jamie LernerThe relationship we have with ourselves is singularly the most important relationship in our lives. The minute we are born, we feel an enormous amount of love pouring out of us, and reflecting back to us from our family. Then, as we grow, other people enter our lives. We experience more ...
Views: 3090(1 vote) - Learn How To Be A Hero - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sally MarksI love movies. I not only enjoy the spectacle, the humor, drama and music, I find it satisfying to absorb the moral of the story through the comfort of a cushy seat in an air conditioned theater. Movies, like sports, give you the chance to root, root, root for the home team, without ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - Five Great Ways to Sabotage Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Marsha EganSo many times, people don’t realize how easily they can sabotage their careers, unknowingly, they will do or not do things that hold them back. Here are five cautionary behaviors: Pretending that there are no politics: sometimes people take the view that they are not going to acknowledge or ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Make the Law of Attraction Work: Set Aligned Goals - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comExcerpted from Transform Your Life Instantly: Mental Erasers Make Your Mind Work for You Instead of Against You © 2005, 2010, Adele Tartaglia and New Year’s Traditions to Change Your Life © 1998, Adele Tartaglia This is the second part of an article on Making the Law of Attraction Work for ...
Views: 2602(6 votes) - What CEO'S DON'T Want You to Know.......... - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Jodi Michele CooleyWhat CEO's DON'T Want You to Know......... Their biggest fear! The answer may shock you. The number one reason: Getting found out that they aren't as competent as they'd like you to think; that their employees might find out they were flawed. In other words, THEY ARE NOT ENOUGH. * Does ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Our Perfect Game - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANOn Wednesday night last week, something very special happened…almost. As the Boston Red Sox game played in the background while I worked on the computer, I heard the announcer say that in Detroit, pitcher Armando Galarraga was working on a perfect game. (For those non-baseball aficionados, a ...
Views: 1955(4 votes) - Don't Defeat Yourself With Negative Manipulation - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Bob LancerWhen you use feelings of disappointment to manipulate someone into giving you your way, you program yourself to relate with your experience as a defeat. This costs you your freedom. There is really nothing wrong with your situation. The present offers you every opportunity. But you bind ...
Views: 3142(1 vote) - Do You Need a Good Slap! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from David SamuelLet me tell you what frustrates me. The frustration comes from my own limitation to help people in a certain position, I simply do not know how to get this type of person past the point they are stuck at. This is not to say I do not know how to fix the problem, because I have a pretty good ...
Views: 2413(2 votes) - 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) - Clutter Can Be A Positive Influence - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from William G Jr CovingtonRather frequently we're encouraged to clean out clutter at home and work. However, I'd like to present an alternate viewpoint as I point out the positive aspects of accumulating various items. Collectibles contain messages for both the person owning them and visitors. They say a lot about a ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Be Your Own Cheerleader - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI recently saw a wonderful video on YouTube that has been making its way around the internet of a little girl passionately affirming herself and her life in the bathroom mirror ("My whole house is great, I like my hair, I can do anything, I like my family," etc.) If you haven't had a chance to ...
Views: 1645 - Conversations with V! ~ For Greater Success – Much More is Required of You! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Val McLeodGlobally we are facing tough times. But even in the midst of misery, you can have the confidence in knowing that no matter what happens – you can make it! – you will stand! In order to stay focused and fruitful during life’s rough spots, it is critical to build an infrastructure that will ...
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