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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Can Changing The Way You Deal With Emotions- Affect Your Health? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsEmotions have a direct and profound influence on physical health. I have yet to see a disease that doesn't have an emotional aspect to it. Learning how to deal with emotions in a resourceful way is vital for anyone wishing to establish long term health and well-being. The body records all ...
Views: 1644 - Effective Tips for Organizing Your Work Day to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Machen MacDonaldWhat would you do differently throughout your day if you only had time to experience joy and success? I often hear how so much energy and effort is being directed at what people don’t want rather than what they do want. Like anybody, I can get caught in that trap from time to time as well. ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Twenty ways to make yourself “Feel good”. - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Irina BenoitTwenty ways to make yourself “Feel good”. Why it is important to feel good? Because thoughts lead to feelings. Feelings lead to results. If you want to change the results you are getting in your life, you must start taking control of the way you feel. When you make Feel Good NOW your ...
Views: 1188 - Emotional Intelligence: The Importance Of Processing Our Emotions - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI have recently had an interesting experience. And upon close reflection, I believe this experience has explained how important it is to process our emotions and to limit their accumulation. I believe it also explains at a deeper level, what is meant by; we are not just the observers of our ...
Views: 2465 - What’s so H.A.R.D. about Change? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhy does change have to be so darn hard? We struggle to lose weight, get in shape, eliminate debt and stay (happily) married. Health issues such as heart disease, depression, addiction and obesity - preventable illnesses – are rampant. Why is it so hard to change? The answer to this ...
Views: 1815(2 votes) - Can I Overcome Shyness? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuIf you’re shy and you’ve tried multiple ways to change without success, then you may be wondering if it’s even possible to overcome shyness. This articles answers that question. Shyness is very common. Some people manage to beat their shyness and gain more social confidence, but many seem to ...
Views: 1524 - How to Keep Your Friends Close - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOnce a friendship is built, it often doesn’t keep going just like that. You need to keep it going by keeping your friends close and interacting with them on a continual basis. A friendship is like a flower. It needs sun, water and various nutritive substances in order to grow and blossom. ...
Views: 2323(1 vote) - Ways of Meeting New People in School - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuWhen you’re in school, there are lots of opportunities to meet new people and make friends. You just need to know what these opportunities are and how to use them. The best thing about school is that it’s a social environment. It may have the primary purpose of educating young individuals, ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - I Don’t Need A Diamond Ring - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Jessica GreenHarry and Jessica had married for 10 years . They had no children .They loved eachother despite their frequent quarrels .One day Jessica was talking with the neighbour Sara . There was a diamond ring on Sara’s finger . Jessica said : “When do you buy this diamond ring ? I have never seen it ...
Views: 1056 - Being a Friend in Need - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuA solid friendship is born when you can help the other person in need, and the can do the same for you. Learn to be a friend in need and you will strengthen your relationships. You don’t know how strong a friendship really is until it is tested. The classic test a friendship encounters is ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - Powerful Questions - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhen we journey through life in a state of consciousness that is more awake and more aware, we begin to see the power behind the questions we ask. When we are able to ask not just the right questions but powerful questions, we open ourselves to achieving greater results and success. I ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - You Have More Than This Requires - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Mike RobbinsI had a powerful conversation recently with my good friend Theo. I was telling him about some of the intense challenges I've been facing and my underlying fear that I simply can't handle all that is going on (and what I fear may unfold in the coming days, weeks, and months). Theo listened to ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - 10 Power Tools to Launch Your Workplace Rocket - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Judy WhiteFired up about new ideas, opportunities and contributing but can’t seem to get out from under a not so fired up workplace culture? Before you spend the rest of the year wishing your workplace were different or going online to blast your resume to recruiters, ensure you are equipped with the ...
Views: 1313 - Harrassment...A Leadership Dilemma - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Wayne KehlThe world of business and industry has improved dramatically for women over the past two decades but we are still hearing a lot about male chauvinism, glass ceilings and gender discrimination. Despite the positive efforts of business leaders, I personally believe that there is a diminished but ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - Should You Blame Yourself for Everything That Happens to You? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Troyann WilliamsEarlier today I received an email from a friend who is having a very difficult time financially and I felt that I must write to you about it because I have a message for you that many of you need to hear. My friend was laid off from his job over a year ago and has been making stock trades in ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - If Babies Ruled The World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Wayne KehlOn April 2, 2011 my daughter gave birth to a bouncing baby girl. I put a photo of the little darling on my Facebook page with the caption, “This is my new granddaughter. Cute Huh?” Within seconds the comments and “likes” started coming in. Within 24 hours I received dozens of complimentary ...
Views: 1464 - 61 QUOTES OF WISDOM - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams1, Identify the real cause of stress. 2, Events causing stress should be noted down and analyze it once in a month. 3, Your reactions to each stressful events should be recollected and compared with one another. 4, Should not give immediate response to stressful event ,always take little ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Lessons from Saunas and Steam Rooms: A Surprising Technique for Finding Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Crystal DingFor most people who go to the spa, at least from my own experience and from what I observe, the typical spa session is a fascinating mixture of pleasure and pain. Pleasure gradually turns into pain when heat or cold therapies become too extreme or last too long. We all know that we can only last ...
Views: 810 - How to Listen to Your Dreams For Guidance - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa EspichAre you taking advantage of the incredible insight of your dreams? If not, you should be. Your dreams are full of wisdom. It is one of the ways that your inner guide speaks to you. Some people don't think that they dream, but everybody does. Many times, dreams are just forgotten within moments ...
Views: 6400 - Ultimate Creativity: Living Your Values - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Paul KiewietI was on the floor. My knees gave out. My life had collapsed. I came home from Hong Kong to an empty, dark house. My life had become empty and dark at that moment when I turned on the lights, but the emptiness remained. The bedroom was eerily empty. Nothing on the dresser. I pulled a ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Staying Calm During Negotiations - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonNegotiations may be seen as involving two parties who each want different outcomes and are attempting to find a compromise that will suit everyone. Your expectation may be based upon a belief that the other person might not like your offer or suggestions. On the other had your belief may be ...
Views: 1476 - E-Motions = Energy in Motion- coping and dealing with our emotions. - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Marti AngelE-motions are energy in motion. Unhindered emotions run freely. They run through our bodies like water runs through the mountains, creating new patterns and making new paths. Then at times running with a force so strong that it moves us so deeply within that we become physically unable to ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Releasing Emotions for Emotional Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorFor many of us, we are in a time of transition. The loss of a job, a loved one, a home or a relationship is never easy. Even if your transition was a conscious choice, it will almost always bring emotional turbulence and discomfort. This discomfort can feel constricting and tight in your ...
Views: 2069 - Get out of Debt in 5 days! – Emergency Loopholes and Tricks - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Andrew SellarThis is to be used if your caught in a debt cycle. Every month paying off more than you earn. It is not for everyone, but it will change your life, in as much as the calls, letters, sleepless nights and depression will end. If you are at this point, then you have to drastic steps, there ...
Views: 10915 - Y.O.U. Inc: Five Tips for a Perfect Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Steve SisgoldBoy have we gotten busy with work. Our reasons range from economic necessity to expressing our inner voice's mission to having a creative inspiration inside that just needs to be manifested NOW. Either way, with the ability to access our computers 24/7 many of us at times forget to balance ...
Views: 1227 - It's A Dog's Life - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Wayne KehlAs I travel through my life, I have often noticed that dogs have some interesting effects on people. In the presence of a dog, even the gruffest, most hardened human beings can become soft and caring. I also notice that in the past few decades, more and more people are adopting dogs than ever ...
Views: 1508 - The Obvious But Most Misunderstood Quality Behind Success - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from William CottringerThe Obvious But Most Misunderstood Quality Behind Success By Bill Cottringer “I look for a role that hopefully I feel empathy with and that I can understand and love, but also that has that challenge for me to play - a different kind of role, a different type of character, a different time ...
Views: 1747 - The Emotionally Healthy Woman - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThere are some serious misconceptions about what an emotionally healthy woman is. "Protect your creative life, If you would avoid habre del alma, the starved soul, name the problem for what it is-and fix it. Practice your work every day. Then, let no thought , no man, no woman, no mate, no ...
Views: 3161(1 vote) - Worth Visiting to Embellish Vacations - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from abbas yawarYou might be familiar with the name “Johannesburg”, one of the richest cities in the world. Yes, the matter of fact is that this South African city (also known as the city of gold) is amongst the richest cities in the world which at the same time is a lush place to visit and explore for tourism ...
Views: 672 - 10 Social and Business Truths from "Social Network", The Movie - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew ChowA movie based on Mark Zuckerberg and the founding years of Facebook, called The Social Network, was released on October 28, 2010. The plot – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network I was invited by Sony Pictures for the preview of “Social Network” about 2 weeks before it was launched. ...
Views: 3089(1 vote) - The Inclusion of Emotional Learning in Our Schools - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Norma CasasTragic events related to the lack of emotion or emotional control has been making the news, very bad news, in our schools for years. Who doesn’t remember Columbine or Virginia Tech? However, many of the struggles educators deal with on a daily basis, rarely reach the headlines. Behavior problems ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Don’t Forget to Care - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Julie Donley‘Care’ or compassion is an essential ingredient in the profession of nursing as well as many other caring professions. Without compassion, you might as well come up with another name for “nurse” because without “care” it’s not “nursing”. But it’s not just nursing that requires compassion, or ...
Views: 1653 - How to Protect Yourself from Acidic Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIf you are suffering from your own toxic thoughts or happen to be the focal point of another person's acidity you will appreciate how uncomfortable either of these circumstances can make you feel. The former you can more readily control; or rather, you should upon the face of it find it easier ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Anxiety and Trauma Recovery: Wild Animals Know the Secret - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Suzie WolferWild Animals Know the Secret. Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about the way animals in the wild discharge anxiety and trauma. They are able to release the experience and move on. If they didn't do this and had to live in the wild in a shut down state, uptight or confused as ...
Views: 3681(4 votes) - Why Is Volunteering Important? Can One Person Make a Difference? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Steve ZabilskiIf you are considering volunteering and are wondering if you can really make a difference. The simple answer is “Yes!” A single person that volunteers at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul joins forces with over 16,000 other people who volunteer their time and talents to help the homeless and ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - LEADERSHIP Knowledge is a Tool! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAs a leader, you will be called upon to solve a variety of problems. People will seek out your expertise to enhance performance and productivity. Your people skills will be sought out to facilitate, even mediate at times. Your wisdom will build your reputation and increase your responsibility ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - 7 Conflicts an Absent Father Can Cause in His Daughter's Work Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,Fathers can be physically or emotionally absent in their children’s lives for many reasons, and all of them hurt. Some of them are death, divorce, abandonment, prolonged work-related absences, or abuse. While the impact of a missing father on his grown-up daughter’s relationships with men has ...
Views: 3378(1 vote) - A Bad Day for Ego is a Good Day for Soul - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Mike RobbinsA few weeks ago I listened to a radio interview with Michael Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation, and he said, "A bad day for the ego is a good day for the soul." When I heard this I laughed out loud. The wisdom of his statement resonated with me deeply. I thought about a number of ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - No Margin No Good - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Claude WarnerIn Jack Welch’s autobiography we see his contribution to the performance management culture that is the norm today. By applying the 20/70/10 principle, below average performers were removed and the high performers or stars were identified, rewarded and fast tracked. By continuously raising ...
Views: 978 - Career Advice and Assertiveness Tips: Know What to Ask For - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Elizabeth FreedmanWe’ve been told to be assertive, and ask for what we want – but do we cross the line when it comes to our careers? As a former fundraiser, I was taught to ask for the money – we can’t expect people to read our minds or to hand over their checkbooks. And, I’ve seen enough ‘Oprah’ by now to know ...
Views: 1117 - Embrace All Your Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesEmotions are one way the body tells us “all is well” or “pay attention, there’s a problem here.” So all feelings serve a function – they keep us on track. However, people tend to desire the “good” feelings and avoid the “bad” feelings. We all want more love, joy, enthusiasm, happiness and ...
Views: 1301 - Different Software Development Methodology in Practice - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaOnce you are in the software development field, you will come across a variety of development methodologies followed while developing any software project. This methodology refers to processes used to plan the strategies for software development. A software methodology used in one project may or ...
Views: 2603 - Is Your Business Failing? Discover How Your Choices Can Impact Your Business Growth - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever put off taking action because of self doubt? Have you ever thought of writing an article or creating an audio that you wanted to, but did not do it because you thought that there is nothing great/significant in what you are delivering? Did you ever write down your monetary ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - The Morality of Selling - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerSo many Christian people learn that a career in business means starting in sales – a job that often carries a reputation for manipulation and dirty dealing. Is it possible for a principled, religious person to take a sales job and feel good about it? Is there a moral approach to selling? The ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Wisdom and principle are more important than money alone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert ComraddChapter 9 Why Money is not the Total Answer to Success and Happiness I’m sure you have heard the proverb: “If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for life.” I feel this is very true. A friend told me about a story that aired on TV. He ...
Views: 4036 - QUANTUM PHYSICS FOR EVERYONE - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettA Coaching client the other day said she wasn’t sure whether she ‘believed’ in quantum physics. Actually quantum physics is sort of like gravity, you don’t have to believe in it to hit the ground, and you don’t have to believe in quantum physics to have everything imaginable created, influenced ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Learning to Control Your Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from cedric riceHow many times have emotional outbursts destroyed a life or career? Our emotions can either work for us or against us depending on how we handle them. Gaining control of your emotions is a practice which requires maturity and experience. We have to learn to recognize the emotions which seek to ...
Views: 3084(3 votes) - Avoiding a Post Recession Funk - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Daniel RipThere's an old story about two shoe salesmen whose company sends them to a remote village in Africa. Upon arrival, one sends home a message saying, "No one here wears shoes; on my way home." The other salesman sends this message: "No one here wears shoes; send inventory!" Amazing how two ...
Views: 1336 - A Formula for Happiness and Low Depression Discovered: Study Finds That Learned Happiness Quotient (HQ) Factors Predict Happiness with 75% Accuracy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Tom StevensIn a world where so many people are facing difficult circumstances, what can they do to overcome negative emotions and find happiness? For decades psychologists have been identifying key factors associated with happiness and with depression. However, researchers have rarely looked for a ...
Views: 2121(1 vote) - What Is Emotional Intelligence And How Can We Benefit From It - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Greg FrostWhat is emotional intelligence and how can one benefit from it? There are quite a number of definitions for emotional intelligence. Most people will define this as an art whereby an individual is able to synchronize his mind and body acts through mind control acts; some define the subject as a ...
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