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What kind of day are you choosing to have?
It can be so easy for a life event to take control of our mood for the day; that is IF we allow that to happen. We have a choice every moment on the type of day we are going to have. A recent conversation with a girlfriend really drove this point ... Views: 1383
Goal Setting - Your Success Template - Part Two : Focus Without Stress
If you have helped yourself by completing the first part of the exercise you may be faced with a laundry list of goals and things “ I must do “. Don’t stress yourself .
The Next Step Is Focus
Our brains have a memory ... Views: 1382
Walking Meditation
You have probably heard about “The Secret” and the “Law of Attraction”. It has become the bible for personal development and the secret to creating the life you want. If it was all as simple as some of the publicity would have us believe then we would all be rich, have ... Views: 1381
Forgiveness has been around for thousands of years. It is mentioned and/or discussed in sacred writings of many religions. So it is well grounded in the realm of spiritual teachings. Up until recently, the fact that forgiveness was a tenet of religion was enough for most people. One forgave ... Views: 1379
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Protection vs. connection - by Gordana Stankovic, Living Peacefully - Humanistic Counselling & Life Coaching
We human beings are social creatures who are high wired for connection with other human beings. Connection with what is alive, in other words what is real, true and genuine in others with that what is real, true and genuine in us is one of our deepest basic needs and it is universal which means ... Views: 1375
Clarity is the ability to see reality from many perspectives. Reality becomes single-minded when one views everything from just their perspective.
One’s perspective is the very truth one holds about self and all that self has experienced in this lifetime. Every perspective is unique even ... Views: 1375
Your perception creates your reality, but what creates your perception?
Every new experience is filtered through your core beliefs, your personal past, and unique emotions. Even your mood impacts how your reality looks at any given moment. No 2 people exist in the same perception of reality and ... Views: 1374
GTA V for PC torrent
Rockstar has not announced or released a version of GTA V for PC. That is clear to most gamers who have bothered to visit a reputable gaming website in the past few weeks or to simply go to Rockstar’s own site. But “most” isn’t all, and someone has decided to take ... Views: 1373
Words and how we say them are extremely important because they form our thoughts, perceptions and beliefs which determine our behaviors and eventually result in the way we live our lives. This can't be denied whether the words are hopeful and and give encouragement, or are negative mutterings ... Views: 1372
I went to a small motel, rented a room there, and did the personal retreat described by the mystic Hafiz. Hafiz said that you could learn more about yourself and the world than anyone could ever teach you by just sitting in a chair alone in your room for three days and nights.
He said ... Views: 1371
Thought is the limitation within which I have this human experience. At first, that may be a slippery concept to grasp. Beyond the understanding that I can think, and fall immersed into thought, is the concept that I can step out of thought.
As long as I’m experiencing life from inside the ... Views: 1371
It is unclear if compulsive hoarding disorder is an isolated mental disorder although it is usually associated with other mental disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). There are certain attributes that you can link to compulsive hoarding disorder and in most cases, the symptoms ... Views: 1367
The ancient Egyptians had a fairly complicated process by which they were allowed - or not – to access what we might now call “Heaven” after their death. Among other things, they were to approach the gods of the Underworld with a series of negative affirmations: a recitation of all those things ... Views: 1367
So many entrepreneurs start businesses with dreams of taking back control of their time, working fewer hours and enjoying work again. You know the sort of thing, it’s almost a mythology – working in your pyjamas, from the beach or for just a few hours a week. If that has worked out that way for ... Views: 1364
The human ego is like a chained up dog. It is always hungry, and it depends on others to feed it. Go a day without social validation and you will feel deep pains of starvation in your soul. It’s as though the little man or woman inside encounters others with a silent plea, “Tell me I’m okay.” ... Views: 1362
"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?”-Captain Jack Sparrow
Have you ever been really excited and passionate while contemplating a big life change, or something new for yourself in general?
How often are your considerations met ... Views: 1360
Doesn’t seem to make sense that we indulge sometimes in behaviors that actually hurt us in the long run does it? Yet many people eat sugary snacks or just overeat to deal with stress. Others may smoke cigarettes because nicotine can, in fact, both help them feel less anxious and less angry as ... Views: 1355
A friend once told me a word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. So I replied, "I might be stupid but I'm no fool". Then I realized the original version of that statement is "I might be a fool but I'm not stupid."
Suddenly the answer came to me. Bill Cosby ... Views: 1352
[Following is a blog entry I made in my personal blog, Notes to Self, about a year ago. What do I think of it one year on? Hmm...]
Note to Self:
I cannot change the world. I can only change myself.
I cannot change the world. I can only participate in its processes. In its constant ... Views: 1351
Have you been living your life wondering why there are so many things to complain about, and why you can’t help but notice them? Do you want to find a way to better control this habit of complaining? In this article, I will be sharing with you 5 tips on how to stop complaining and be happy, or ... Views: 1349
Parenting Logic: Over Indulgence
Parents are very busy these days, working full time jobs and sometimes even two jobs just to make ends meet. All too often they feel pressured and overwhelmed and end up parenting from moment to moment. The feeling of helplessness in managing their children’s ... Views: 1349
Your life is not controlled by circumstances; you are blessed with success. You are exceptionally filled with ability to effect great results; you make progress that is making profit for you. You are in charge! You have a mindset that is not subject to being questionable.
Your appurtenances, ... Views: 1348
Self-esteem is a term used for the way we think and feel about ourselves. It's the key to either success or failure. The direction of your life will depend on your self-concept. It's a fact that successful people have healthy self-esteem and respect themselves, while those that struggle with ... Views: 1348
Are you someone who would give all your water away to take care of someone else?
What takes place when you give all your water away?
What do you do when you’re in need of water to keep yourself hydrated and you don’t have any water left because you gave it all away?
Since you don’t have ... Views: 1345
“Your emotions are very unstable and should never be the foundation for direction in your life.”
By- Joyce Meyer
The Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is the psychological acupressure ... Views: 1345
Plenty of parents call me this time of year, exhausted and tell me, “my teen needs therapy stat!” or “I was fine raising my child but now that he/she’s an adolescent I’m at a loss”. Parenting a teenager is a new and scary experience for most, and to shift how you interact with your children can ... Views: 1342
I have to be honest about how I typically deal with my distaste for winter - I get the heck out and go somewhere warm! While I will be making some trips to warmer climates this winter, I still try to find ways to be happier and more at peace when I find myself wishing I had three jackets on ... Views: 1341
Learn to practice awareness of intent, to move out of your painful feelings and into your inner peace.
Those of you who have been practicing Inner Bonding know that the basis of the Inner Bonding process is the intent to learn about loving yourself and others.
It is the intent to learn ... Views: 1338
Has your mind ever been filled with doubts, fears, shame, guilt, and self deprecation. Imagine your mind is like your home. Are there cobwebs? Is there dust? Is the furniture old and tattered?
Throw it out! But have a plan. If you just throw out the couch of “I can’t”, and the bed of “I ... Views: 1337
What is a pleasure junky, you ask? A pleasure junky is a person always seeking happiness in short-term, feel good ways. A pleasure junky would choose junk food over good health, casual sex over a committed relationship and impulse spending over long-term saving. A pleasure junky wants to feel ... Views: 1334
Why do people talk to themselves? It's not what you think..
How many people talk to themselves? As you’re reading this, you might even be saying to yourself, “Who me? I don’t talk to myself.”
There are those who think people who talk to themselves are crazy, but nothing could be ... Views: 1334
In our society we often lead very busy and stressful lives. This can lead to a stress response not unlike being chased by a saber toothed tiger. Our body releases stress hormones that make us fast and strong – in order to survive. This is called the fight or flight response. But being in a ... Views: 1332
You just lost your job. Your reactions are a mixed bag: “Oh no, oh great – oh my God!” You are now feeling the effects of loss of employment. Perhaps you felt a strong reaction to the news or possibly you went numb. The question on your mind is “Now what?” That is a question that can be ... Views: 1330
Some days it seems that everything and everyone is against you. You start off by spilling coffee down your clean shirt, then you can't find your keys, every traffic light is red, everyone around you is in a bad mood and you're glad when the day is over.
On other days, though, it seems that ... Views: 1328
A controversy has developed about what is known as "feel-good" self-esteem. At the heart of the controversy is the assertion that making oneself or someone else feel "special" by using methods such as looking in the mirror and saying "I am somebody," doesn't do any good, and may do harm. One ... Views: 1327
Recent studies suggest that low-income parents tend to endorse much harsher discipline, partially because they hold stronger beliefs about the value of spanking and experience higher levels of stress.
However, parents who work in high-stress jobs or are stay-at-home parents who are feeling ... Views: 1325
I heard a phrase in the 80s that related to computer programming. The phrase was presented in the acronym form as G.I.G.O. – or in the longer form as ‘Garbage In Garbage Out’. Over the years, as I have become more involved with computers and equally involved with the improvement of myself and ... Views: 1321
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch artist Brian Lipperd demonstrate portrait painting. As he explained why he paints the way he does, he blended art with philosophy and psychology. Lipperd uses a variety of mediums and styles, one of which he calls painting “from his unconscious.” There ... Views: 1320
Sound mental health is the complete functioning of all your psychological functions. Sound mental health is your capacity to think logically, based on the real characteristics of your objective reality. It is also your capacity to understand all components of your reality by paying attention to ... Views: 1320
Have you known of people who are still reluctant to go to a professional hypnotist and try the life-changing effects? People may have a lot of reason why they do not want to see a hypnotist and these are some of them:
• Their concerns might be too personal to talk about with a professional ... Views: 1318
The achievement made in the field of medicine and science in the last century would be dwarfed by the achievements occurred in this century. The advancement in technology would make practicing medicine faster, cheaper and better. And the best part is that patients would be benefited a lot from ... Views: 1317
We all have a put off certain tasks that we may not care to do right away; at times, even I can still be guilty of procrastinating. In fact, I think it's something everyone does from time to time. You can take control and overcome procrastination though. Are you ready to discover ... Views: 1316
An emotional support animal is a pet animal that permits individuals to relieve their emotional and mental issues and issues. Emotional wellness is a growing issue among individuals, everything being equal, and it should be tended to with similar direness and reality as physical ... Views: 1315
Ask many people to define the word habit and they give a negative definition. There is plenty of evidence that a habit can be bad; the habit of smoking, overeating, drinking, watching television and on and on. On the flip side, there are beneficial habits. The habit of exercising, eating ... Views: 1314
I have to tell you about this friend of mine. She’s been driving me crazy lately. Don’t get me wrong; she’s one of the nicest people I know. The problem is that she is a consummate fixer and can be a little pushy about it.
You know the one…
She always knows what’s best for everyone. ... Views: 1314
According to neuroscience, our subconscious mind has immense power in controlling our lives.
The life that we’re living is a result of how our subconsious mind has been programmed. At least 95% of our thoughts and behaviours in our waking life are run by these default programming.
The ... Views: 1314
What Exactly Is Persona?
The character is all that the normal Blueprint of believing, sense, and behaviours which create somebody exclusive.
As Soon as We state that somebody comes with a"great Individuality" we imply they're likeable, enjoyable and agreeable to function with.
Everybody ... Views: 1312
An alive mind believes nothing. You have to be taught and accept something in order to believe it.
An alive mind is not trapped in thought. It’s not caught in ancient beliefs. It’s not caught in thought of any kind. It is free. It is open — there are no walls of any kind that can hold it in ... Views: 1310
Yes, you have read it right. It may not be a bad behavior of children, but it can be a mental illness. Hence, spotting various signs of mental illness among children has become an essential task for parents. Though, mental health disorders are common and bulging/rising at a high rate in young ... Views: 1308
Leonardo Da Vinci kept a notebook with him at all times so he could record his thoughts and questions that occurred to him. I think you’d agree that he was pretty successful, right?
Most of us just float through our days and don’t exercise our curiosity enough, nor do we do enough ... Views: 1307