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- Give Yourself A CONFIDENCE BOOST - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Harvey Deutschendorf“There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you, we are meant to shine, as children do.” Marianne Williamson Most people agree that self-confidence is one of the most important factors in how well we do in life. We are born with perfect self- ...
Views: 1026 - What is Important in Life? You Decide! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonIn our busy and harried lives, it can be difficult to make the time to stop and really ask yourself, “What is important in life?” I’m not talking about the importance of deciding what’s for dinner tonight, or even how you’re going to get this current project done at work. I’m talking a little ...
Views: 1084 - How to Build Confidence? Become it! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonWe’re continuing our discussion of successful ways to achieve what’s truly important to you. Rather than just focusing on set tasks and trying to push your way through, I’ve been sharing the importance of being a different you prior to starting the tasks. This week, I want to talk about ...
Views: 1235 - Goals in Life for Success - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonAs you look at setting different goals in life, I want to encourage you to look at who you need to be rather than just what you need to do. Behavioral changes alone, don’t last. It’s only when we make real, internal changes in who we are that change is maintained. A critical aspect is making ...
Views: 1239 - Achieve Goals in 2014? Here’s how… - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonHappy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2014? With the New Year, many people start wondering how to really achieve goals that are important to them. How about you? Are you ready to make a change or content to just continue floating along? This month, as we focus on the Vibrantly Live ...
Views: 1180 - Do You Know the Purpose of Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Yol SwanDid you know that relationships are eternal? They reflect the energetic ties and karma to be played out incarnation after incarnation, as we carry them along on our soul journey. In truth, we’ve been meeting pretty much the same souls over and over, trying to heal our wounds and learning to ...
Views: 1074(2 votes) - Relationship Advice – Avoid This Mistake! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonTo have meaningful relationships we need to feel safe enough to be our true, authentic self. This is why one of the best relationship advice ideas I can offer you is to beware of judging others or assuming someone’s judging you. They tend to go hand in hand. If you’re a rather judgmental ...
Views: 1191 - Peace of Mind Doesn’t Come from Assuming - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind can come from all sorts of places, but it definitely doesn’t come from assuming things about other people. We jump to conclusions all the time when it comes to people. These assumptions can get us in all sorts of problems. One of the most common errors is assuming someone is or ...
Views: 1216 - The Shocking Results – Don’t Be Next! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyEven though it was two years ago, I can still remember the conversation like it was yesterday. My friend, Janet, called me in hysterics the night of her company holiday party. Earlier that evening she was mingling with many co-workers. As the night went on, she found herself deep in a ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - Not Perfect? The Good News Is…No One Is! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonEver assumed someone’s mad or going to be mad at you? C’mon – we both know you have. How can I say that with certainty? Because ALL of us do that! It’s human nature. We want our interactions to go smoothly with others. But life’s not perfect and it never will be. People will get mad at ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - The Enemy Within - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Linda WilliamsAre You In A Locked Room With The Windows Open? The Enemy Within By LINDA H. WILLIAMS It’s hard to imagine how you can be locked in a room with all of the windows open, isn't it? But more often than you realize, we sabotage ourselves by reacting to ...
Views: 878 - 3 Ways to be Happy in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month, I’ll be covering 3 different ways to be happy in the different relationships in your life. It’s something all of us want, but it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. Why is that? I believe it’s due to assumptions we make. We’re so quick to assume things – a look means ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Nine Tips for Holiday Dating Safety - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Jaynine HowardThe holiday season is upon you. This can be a challenging time if you are single. Invitations to parties are flooding your mailbox. Various television channels seem to devote their entire lineup with movies depicting Santa bringing single women their true love. Jewelry stores are airing ...
Views: 1209 - Would you Like to Improve Your Relationships Dramatically?! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2013 from Larry CraneWe begin forming relationships from the moment we’re born, yet by the time we’re adults, it’s easy to feel completely inexperienced. Whether we’re raised in loving, nurturing homes or in a less open environment, relationships often leave us feeling vulnerable, uncertain and insecure. A key ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - "Just let me finish this real quick…” - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Beate CheletteHave you said these words and then realized another hour or two went by before you were finished? You see the disappointed faces of your family, you order take-out dinner again, and you miss yet another yoga class. Instead of spending time on our family and relationship, we find we spend our ...
Views: 1263 - How to Change Your Life – Walk in Faith - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonMost of the women I work with would easily admit they feel blessed. Their daily needs are met and they have loving people in their life. So why is the question of how to change your life a common one among them? It’s because the women I work with are striving to go beyond just “getting ...
Views: 1154 - Life of Peace = Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI hear from the women I work with that they just want more of a life of peace rather than all the craziness they experience. What they’re referring to is that they don’t want the rushed, exhausting and stressed out feelings they carry around daily. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But at the same ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - ***Empowered Living Tips and Strategies #1 - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Sharon WilsonLiving life as an empowered woman isn't a pipe dream. It can be a reality for any woman who chooses to accomplish this in her life and then takes the necessary steps to achieve it. That being said, it may not happen over night. As women, we face unique challenges that have to be identified, ...
Views: 1254 - What Do Young Women Leaders From Rwanda Have to Say About Leadership? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Susan FreemanLast week I had the privilege of again hosting two students from the Akilah Institute for Women in Rwanda. Akilah is an organization about which I am deeply passionate. It is a college for young women in East Africa that “offers a unique model of market-relevant education empowering graduates ...
Views: 2388 - A new view on Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneLeaders exist in all walks of life. More importantly, everyone has the potential of acting in a leadership position. We can all be more successful by establishing a positive attitude and also by having an attitude of gratitude. Leadership includes vitality, charm, being flexible and also ...
Views: 1529(9 votes) - The Key to Business Success: Be True to Your Message - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI couldn’t believe it. It must have been a set up. A really bad joke and I was the victim. I was facing down a freight train and I was losing. I was being humiliated. Worse still… it was a public humiliation and there was absolutely nothing I could do to stop it. It started ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Saying Goodbye To Yesterday - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Linda WilliamsSaying Goodbye to Yesterday By Linda H. Williams Are you familiar with the lyrics, “it’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday?” Oftentimes, we hang onto things of the past and miss opportunities that await us in the present and the future. Experiences, whether good or bad, ...
Views: 1309 - How Can I Build Confidence to Move Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI had a difficult decision I was struggling with last month. I kept spinning my wheels going round and round trying to make a decision about moving forward. I kept lamenting: “How can I build confidence in making this decision?” I was stuck in this cycle for over 2 months. I’d been actively ...
Views: 1235 - A Life of Purpose One Decision at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLast month I had the privilege of attending a conference with 500 other entrepreneurial women from around the world. We were there to focus on developing a life of purpose to serve in a greater way. It was an incredible experience, being in an environment with all of these other powerful women ...
Views: 1188 - ***Empowerment Living Inspiration - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Sharon WilsonLiving life as an empowered woman isn't a pipe dream. It can be a reality for any woman who chooses to accomplish this in her life and then takes the necessary steps to achieve it. That being said, it may not happen over night. As women, we face unique challenges that have to be identified, ...
Views: 1144 - Are You Tricking—Or Treating—Your Passions? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Judy WidenerAre you gathering up your passions and stuffing them into into your goodie bag? Or do your fears make you ring the bell and run away instead? All of us have passions, but some of us let fear stop us from going after our passion wholeheartedly. As you’re getting the hang of the process of ...
Views: 1660 - Overcoming Life's Obstacles - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Linda WilliamsOvercoming Obstacles How Do You Get Past the Stumbling Blocks? How many times have you heard the phrase,…”and it came to pass?” It does not say “it came to stay.” Life is about obstacles and your ability to overcome those challenges will ultimately determine the quality of your life. ...
Views: 2636 - 5 Key Ingredients in the Recipe for Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackWhen baking something for the first time, it’s often important to have a recipe handy to give you some idea of what ingredients are needed and in what quantities. When working on something new and perhaps bigger than what you’ve done in the past, there are some essential ingredients to include ...
Views: 814 - Time to Break the Rules - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackAsk people who’ve known me for years and you aren’t likely to find someone who will say I’m a wild, rule breaking party animal. In fact the opposite is MUCH closer to the truth. So what I’m suggesting to you today may surprise some people, and that is… It’s time to break the rules. Yes, ...
Views: 805 - Ever Feel Like They Just Don't Understand? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever felt you were hitting your head against a wall trying to get some of the people in your life to understand what you’re doing and why? You feel like all the time, effort, energy and money you’re investing in pursuing your dream would mean so much more if they would “get” it, but it ...
Views: 818 - Do You Look Beneath the Surface? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackDo you think that after seeing people for a short time, you have a pretty good sense of who they are and what they’re like? If they do something “wrong”, do you feel like you know what the motivation was, maybe that they were just being mean or didn’t care enough about you? If someone reacts to ...
Views: 846 - Six strategies for making the decision that’s weighing on your mind - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever found yourself stuck trying to make a decision, especially when it’s between two or more options that all seem like they can be the “right” choice? Here are six strategies to help you make that decision when you find yourself torn and jumping back and forth between different ...
Views: 786 - It's Not that You Can't - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackIf I were to ask you right now to tell me something big and bold that you would like to do, you may think of some amazing ideas. Now go do them! I can almost hear the words flowing in your minds, “But I can’t!” But that’s not it. And I can hear the wheels going again in your minds, ...
Views: 864 - Domestic Abuse: What Everyone Needs to Know - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Janet PfeifferDomestic abuse is one of the most serious epidemics modern society faces today. With 1/3 of all women reporting incidences of violence in the home and/or in intimate relationships (this does not reflect the numbers that go unreported nor those of men being abused), no socio-economic group, ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Female Celebrities: Are Female Celebrities Good Role Models For Women? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to ideas on how to act and in what one should or shouldn’t wear, celebrities play a pivotal role. And this applies to both men and women; neither gender is exempt from their influence. Their influence will be stronger for some people than it is for others and this can depend on ...
Views: 2060 - Self-Care for the Kids’ Sake - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLeaving a legacy we can be proud of is a huge part of the mission of Vibrantly Live. Part of doing that is teaching the importance of self-care not only for us, as moms, but also for our children. Self-care allows you to be in the right frame of mind to handle life’s every day stressors. If ...
Views: 1240 - Take Care of You by Receiving this Gift - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever realized how hard it is to take care of you when you don’t make it a priority? There’s always “stuff” to be done. Kids need rides. The house gets dirty. Groceries get eaten. But what about you? How much do you make taking care of you a priority? It needs to be a conscious ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Peace of Mind Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind often feels like a pipe dream that other people get to experience. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR reality! It is possible to experience it on a regular basis. You’re probably asking, “How?” about this time, aren’t you? Peace of mind will never be a reality if you don’t ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Starting Over...Again - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Catie HayesThe older I get, the more I realize life never was a straight route from Point A to Point B. We would all love to think it worked that way; everything nice and neat, but it’s messy, convoluted and often navigated by the skin of one’s teeth. Growing up, the expected road map for my life was ...
Views: 627 - Self-Care: How to Take It Easy on Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI will be the first to admit that self-care does not come natural for me! I am your “Type A, push through ‘til you drop, make it perfect or else” – kinda girl! Grasping the importance of self-care is something I’ve had to learn. I usually do a pretty good job with it, because I’ve learned ...
Views: 2737 - ***Five Steps for Conducting a Transformational Coaching Session - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Sharon WilsonBeing a transformation coach is much more than just a job. It is a rewarding career that will not only help you succeed in your own endeavors, but will also allow you to help countless people reach their goals as well. It doesn’t have to be complicated, difficult, or confusing either. By ...
Views: 1475(3 votes) - ***Why Now is The Best Time for a Heart-Centered Business - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Sharon WilsonJoyful Greetings ______, Whether you have been thinking about starting a Heart-Centered Business, have already begun your business but want to learn more, or are even a veteran in your field but desire to grow and build your business like never before….now is the very best time for you. ...
Views: 1220 - ***Do you find your happiness is dependent on the external circumstances of your life? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Sharon WilsonFor instance - you get that promotion at work - and you're happy. You don't get that promotion at work - you're miserable. Your child is well behaved and you feel happy. Your child is not well behaved and you feel miserable. You see, when you're not managing your energy, you are at the ...
Views: 1286 - Slow Down to Accelerate Your Results - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Valencia RayProductivity is not simply activity. Without a clear vision, a heartfelt why, and a clear strategy, you will waste your resources - time, energy and money. You will also increase the likelihood that you will create dis-ease in your body from overworking and stress. On the surface, these ...
Views: 1128 - The Secret to Lasting Change - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Mary PfefferDid you know that before you can change, you have to accept yourself. This means that you must acknowledge all of your behavior. What are those good actions that you are proud of? When have you felt contrite about your conduct? When are you neutral? You have to honestly recognize who you are, ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - Successful Women and Secrets to World Domination- Muahaha! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiOK, maybe not world domination exactly. But pretty fracken close! Women consistently launch new businesses at a rate at twice that of their male counterparts, according to The Wall Street Journal. And if you dear reader, are one of those women, you may be looking toward other business ...
Views: 1990 - How to Build a Better Relationship With Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson It's funny how we've spent our whole life with ourselves, but sometimes the person in the mirror can be the hardest one to get to know. And it goes without saying that ...
Views: 1271 - 3 Ways to Amplify Your Self-Esteem Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes suddenly." Tony Robbins Low self-esteem can be tricky in that it makes you feel like everything is wrong in the world, namely yourself. Unmet expectations can lead you to believe that your life is one rain cloud after another. ...
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