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We've each got our favorite periods of history we identify with, and our favorite personages and activities. And one of my favorites, from early childhood—the very first things I remember reading in depth, so I had to be in the first, or presumably, the second grade—were the stories of Sir ... Views: 1037
So often we hear the "But I don't have money!" cry. Well, neither did Colonel Sanders. He wasn't traveling around the country in his 60s trying to sell his chicken recipe and sleeping in his car because he wanted to sleep in his car. He was sleeping in his car because he had no money.
Social ... Views: 1040
Do you really think you are not good enough? Do you criticize yourself? Do you give yourself a hard time or punish yourself with harsh words or thoughts? Do you beat yourself up when you feel you have done something wrong? Do you get angry at yourself? Do you speak to your friends better than ... Views: 5048
How do you feel each morning when you hear the alarm clock? Does that sound fill you with dread as you drag yourself out of bed, or do you jump out of bed with excitement wondering what wonderful things the day has in store for you? What thoughts run through your mind as you prepare for a new ... Views: 1879
We are all liable to feel inferior to another person at some time. This can show up in the fact that we may feel not as attractive, intelligent, slim, rich, popular or somewhat ‘ less than’ other people for many different reasons. When we feel like this, we look at others in our lives as being ... Views: 7133
Have you ever thought something was going to happen just because its what you thought you deserved?
Or that somebody else knew something because you knew it?
“Yes, I have, Mike. What’s the big deal? Everybody does it.”
Here’s the big deal.
If you think something is supposed to ... Views: 5030
You cannot fail if you try. You may fall down and not feel on top of the world, but you can always get back up and experience another day. Let’s be realistic and not set our expectations so incredibly out of reach that they destroy our hopes and dreams.
Being realistic and taking one step ... Views: 1138
Setting aside some time each and every day to regroup, re-energize and take a moment for yourself is completely and utterly imperative for your continued success, growth and development on your pathway to greater health, a lighter you and a calmer way of life. You must make time for self to ... Views: 796
It’s the little things that count, it’s true. We, all of us, have myriad opportunities every day to imbue the little things in our lives with enough power to make a big difference. It’s easy, and it’s fun. In the process, you’ll gain goodwill, confidence and karma points. Ready?
Here they ... Views: 2183
When you see a beautiful fruit tree and enjoy its fruits, you notice the seed inside the fruit. In this small seed, the mighty fruit tree grew. It produced the sweet fruit and created pleasure. It bore abundant fruit because it was carefully cultivated.
When you think of fruit, it is easy ... Views: 2011
"You don't have to be a "person of influence" to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.” - Scott Adams
Quotes are such powerful directors of thought. They have the ability to condense big and complex ideas ... Views: 1404
We tend to cling to every object in our lives. We hold on to our profession, relationship or possession as if our entire world depends on them. We are so busy clinging to our own lives that we have forgotten to live with the flow. We are afraid to move ahead, afraid to let go.
Life in essence ... Views: 647
Here in Canada, we just celebrated our Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is a special time for me, personally. It's a time of reflection and, often, for me, a time of change. I love the change of seasons, the magical colors of the trees, the crisp Mac apples (my favorite!), walking through the ... Views: 1859
You might not wish to hear this but, YOU are responsible for much of what is happening in your life and your life, is your responsibility! Unfortunately, nobody is coming to save you! In all situations in life, you have the freedom and choice to choose how you will react and what actions you ... Views: 1387
Are you just forgetful, don’t know how, or are you choosing not to be happy?
I just got home from a conference in Bermuda where I got to spend some time with Fred Johnson www.fredjohnsonvoice.com.
Fred and I were walking together he looked at me and said “Are you happy today, Justin.”
I ... Views: 2911
SHRINKING FROWNS AND EXPANDING SMILES
By
Bill Cottringer
“A smile cures the wounding of a frown.” ~William Shakespeare.
Here are ten practical ways to reduce your unhappy failures and boost your happy successes, curing your frowns with smiles:
1. Follow the reality principle. ... Views: 1471
When is the best time to start your new program, to open up to the new consciousness where you become a new person, where you adopt new habits, patterns, where you change your lifestyle to give you what you want?
When do you think is the best time? This is a question that's come up throughout ... Views: 1028
When a seed is precious to a farmer, it is lovingly nurtured. This nurturing of the seed brings out its fruits which later profit the farmer. What mental fruits do you nourish? Do you nourish success fruits or those of poverty?
The thoughts that you hold in your mind are the fruits most often ... Views: 1311
What you think is what you get. Whether you think you’re a victim of your circumstances or you think you’re creating your circumstances, you’re right!
Luckily at any moment you can choose to start creating your circumstances instead of letting them create you. No, you can’t change things ... Views: 986
I often wonder about whether attitude is gratitude, or if gratitude is attitude. Actually, I think it is both. If your attitude is positive, more than likely you are thankful for everything that you have. And, if you are grateful for what you have, that says a great deal about your attitude. ... Views: 1312
Your mind is like a giant magnet. But unlike a typical magnet that attracts metal objects, your mind attracts thoughts. They’re like thought bombs, and once you have attracted them, they explode in your mind and you create either a wonderful life or a life full of worry, upset, and depression. ... Views: 449
Have you ever eaten fire? Have you ever walked on burning coals? They call it firewalking. Well, I have-I've walked on burning coals several thousand times. I used to lead empowerment seminars where that was a regular feature of our event. I don't do that today.
Eating fire, yes-dozens and ... Views: 919
Parents are well-acquainted with excuses and reasons. After all, they get exposed to plenty of them while raising their children. Some children become adept at making excuses from the time they learn to talk. Left unchecked, the pattern becomes habit forming and lingers into adulthood. It also ... Views: 1250
Many Lovely Ladies tend to reach for a comfort tool when they are under pressure. That tool is certainly not a hammer, nor is it pair of scissors or a drill; I’m sure you know what it is. Yes, you are correct. Many women use food as their instrument of reassurance. Not because they want to, ... Views: 842
Fueling your body when you first wake up from a good night’s sleep plays a critical role in your ability to control your appetite throughout your day. Think of it in these terms . . . would you ever knowingly operate your vehicle when you are out of gas, or set sail on your journey in your ... Views: 1108
It truly is a blessing to be able to think ahead and see things in our future that we would like to work toward. Having visions in your life of something that you want to achieve creates drive and excitement for your time ahead. Goals give you a reason to live. Goals inspire you to aim for ... Views: 796
Working hard all week long to live a lifestyle that is balanced, healthy and enjoyable takes work; there’s no doubt about it. Somehow it seems like Monday-Thursday are the continuous week days that sit at the top of the pile, holding authority over your aspirations and goals. These are the ... Views: 823
Do you ever have a day when no matter how hard you are trying to stay on track and be thoroughly aware of portion size and food allotment that you seem to be under attack from the “Eat Me Now” nemesis? You know the days when you have eaten a sensible amount of food and that archenemy inside of ... Views: 1077
If there’s one thing that you could hone in on during your trials and tribulations in the health, wellness and weight loss department it would be the ability to stay calm, take one day at a time and be willing to allow yourself the time needed to make a difference in your life. All good things ... Views: 1252
If you are plagued by negative thoughts and a “bad” Attitude it’s time to take a look at your early programming and decide whether you want to exercise the power of choice and break free.
Most people don’t feel good about themselves based on their early programming – the thoughts they ... Views: 2723
I could've been out at the lake when I was writing this article; it was a beautiful day. As I dictated this, I'd just seen a group of about 12 Harley riders go by. Not on my street-where I live is a little more insulated than that-but I can see a few streets over on a major thoroughfare. It was ... Views: 911
"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." ~Harry Truman. Before opening the Redwood Sisterhood, I was in a job that I didn't enjoy. I was not challenged and wasn't really using my gifts and talents to my ... Views: 1265
A listener to my audio articles recently shared with me a point that she noted. And indeed, it's true-in a recent group of articles, I was clustered around grief. I was involved with my father-in-law's passing, and so I took advantage of that circumstance that life presented to reflect on those ... Views: 896
Yesterday I went to a funeral. Mary was the 94 year-old grandmother-in-law of one of my best friends, Michael. Mary is a fearless soul that left a big impression by simply being herself. Her life was the great American Dream. Italian immigrant. Little education. Came to San Diego from ... Views: 868
The art of following through and being consistent, creating a way of living that is applicable and permanent in your life. Conjuring the knack of being stable and carrying on with a way of living that supports your goals and aspirations.
Creating this pattern of behavior is a work in ... Views: 1013
For the past two and a half years, my son and I have been studying Taekwondo. At a class a few days ago, some of us were practicing a difficult kick, and a newer student was finding she had to go through the kick very slowly.
“It took me about two years to learn that kick,” said a third ... Views: 912
"To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions." - Sam Keen
I think we all get that questions are a really powerful communication tool when we’re dealing with others, but the impact of the questions we ask ourselves usually gets overlooked, and often this can ... Views: 1421
What is a million dollar thinker, anyway?
Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind.
As an example: suppose you were $10,000 in debt. The average person would ... Views: 1696
I recently left my full-time corporate job to follow my heart and join the ranks of the self-employed, turning my coaching practice into a full-time venture. During my final weeks in the office, I remembered how important it is to truly connect with other people.
As word got around that I was ... Views: 1448
Are you going through life feeling stressed and pressured for time? Are you really happy with the choices you have been making with respect to how you spend your time, where you spend your time and with whom?
There really are only 2 "have-to's" in life: You have to die and you have to take up ... Views: 1235
Do you remember your mother telling you "birds of a feather, flock together!"? She was right!
"Research confirms - and quantifies - it. Your chances of becoming happy increase by at least 15 percent if someone in your immediate social circle is happy." - Dr. Mehmet Oz
You know that you are ... Views: 2032
Have you ever said to yourself, "Someday, I'm going to..."?
Three years ago, I moved to London, Ontario from Edmonton, Alberta. If you check the map, you will see that I am now living in the southern part of the country, compared to Edmonton. It is so gorgeous here, that it feels a bit like ... Views: 1244
I heard Fitness Guru, Bob Greene, ask Oprah that question one day (a few years ago). I stopped to think about how I would answer the question.
At the time, I didn't have an answer! That made me feel very sad and I vowed, in that moment, that I would make some changes and begin to add, and ... Views: 1223
To get things back on track, ask yourself the question: "What's one thing I want to have happen in my life right now that's not happening?" What spoke (on the Balance Wheel) does it apply to? Use that particular spoke, and begin by identifying 3 goals that you can accomplish to help bring some ... Views: 1266
It all has to match if you want to live a happy life!
In my experience as a workshop facilitator, speaker and coach, over the past 25 years, this is the question that gets me the most blank stares from people! Geez, most of us don't even know what we want for supper tonight, let alone what we ... Views: 1074
How do we make our dreams become reality? What do I do next?
In my many conversations on this topic lately, I have been reminded that I 'assume' people know this information. I have been working with these techniques and processes for over 20 years and it has all become second nature to me. I ... Views: 1422
There seems to be an unwritten rule that states if you are going to be taken seriously in the field of personal development as a therapist, coach or trainer, then you have to have been completely screwed up at least once in your life!
Well, I’m not convinced that this is absolutely necessary ... Views: 1493
TEN SURE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE
By
Bill Cottringer
“The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” ~Oscar Wilde.
It doesn’t matter whether you are engaged in your dream career or just working at a job; not trying your best to succeed at the ... Views: 2207
Would you class yourself with having a low self-esteem? Do you find yourself beating yourself up over something negative that happened in your life over and over again?
You would be surprised to see how simple phrases such as “no one loves me” and “I’m so fat” can take the happiness out of ... Views: 957
Crafting your future is such an amazing opportunity that you are bestowed with on a daily basis. You are given the chance to create the life you envision, the ability to mold your existence just the way you see fit, and it begins when you are ready to try something new. Constructing a new ... Views: 1007