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- Are You Using This Power Tool In Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana Long M.S.ACCThank You Power! Gratitude is a very, very powerful emotion. Cultivating a practice of being thankful might just be one of the single most important things you could do to boost your bottom line AND your own feelings of life satisfaction. Did that get your attention? I hope so! A recent ...
Views: 951 - Why Mistakes Are Good for Us - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Suzann RyeHave you ever made a mistake and wished that you hadn’t? Stupid question, right? Of course you have! We all have. Well, let me propose to you that you’ve had regrets like that for the last time! I believe that part of our life purpose is to learn certain things. These things may very well ...
Views: 3669(2 votes) - Living in the Moment: Day 27 - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeGratitude comes not from circumstances, but from within. It's a decision and a choice. I have chosen one quotation that is relative to gratitude for each day of the month and a spiritual exercise for you to practice. Remember, “Practice makes permanent.” I'd like to share with you for 30 ...
Views: 1314 - Gratitude~ and that feels like what - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from paul cloughBeing grateful by definition is being appreciative or thankful I wonder how many times we actually consider what we are grateful for? Maybe if we all did this more often we would realise what we have. From the air that we breathe and the fine body we have to breathe to everything else we can ...
Views: 1730(2 votes) - Attitude of Gratitude: The Secret Power of the Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerDo you know what the most powerful words in any languageare after “I love you”? Here’s a hint: just like the words “I love you”,they are not said often enough but they carry a very powerful punch when they are said with real sincerity. The answer is “Thank you”. Sending thank you notes should ...
Views: 3403(2 votes) - How to Use Appreciation to Increase Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Heather DominickIf you're a person who comes from the corporate world or maybe even a system or organization such as the teaching system that I came from, you might remember that it wasn't considered professional to give personal compliments, praise or even any type of overall expression of appreciation. There ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - It Could Have Been Worse, But it Isn't - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Sheeba RiyasIt’s very easy to express gratitude for the good things life brings. We all do that from time to time. Feeling grateful is a wonderful emotion. It transmits positive energy out into the Universe that then lure elements that lie within the same frequency. How is that possible? When you help ...
Views: 1129 - Five Good Minutes in Your Body: A Grateful List - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsYou know it’s a good idea—to make a list of what you’re grateful for—but you just don’t get around to actually doing it. So take the next five minutes and do it now. 1. Grab a pen and paper. 2. Start with your body and record what you’re most thankful for. You may list: Good health, good ...
Views: 1545 - Save More Money When Buying Gifts - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVIf you're a last-minute shopper during the holiday season, you've no doubt fallen victim to sky-high prices of gift items. During the holidays, it's a well-known fact that department stores and shop owners hike up their prices to take advantage of the high demand. If you want to save more ...
Views: 874 - Selecting the Perfect Gift - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVSelecting a gift for someone is a tedious job, and making a gift selection that will complement the person you are giving it to is even tougher! You spend hours of your valuable time in selecting the perfect gift for your loved one and end up picking a gift, which is probably not the right one. ...
Views: 1500 - Run Out of Gift Ideas? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThere are times when you may not be very sure as to which gift you should give to your dear ones. You may also feel bored with the usual gift items that you simply end up picking whatever catches your attention. In such cases, consider the following: Try Discount Vouchers and Gift ...
Views: 975 - Practical Tips to Consider When Buying Gifts - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVGoing to parties is nice; it gives us the chance to unwind while spending a few enjoyable hours in the company of people we like. However, there is a dark side to them, and we all know it: quite often parties are given with some special occasion, and in that case, someone is traditionally ...
Views: 759 - Guided Chakra Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Suzanne Eltink1. Sit down comfortably, and close your eyes. Put your feet flat on the ground, and lay your hands on your legs, or next to you. Keep your back strait. Breathe in very deeply through your nose down in to your stomach, and then breathe out true your mouth, and let it go. Breathe in deeply, and ...
Views: 1426 - Have Your Own Mini-Gift Shop - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVIt sometimes happens that you are unable to find a nice present when you shop for gifts. Perhaps you have to deal with some unexpected situations and you don't have time to go shopping, or you just can't make up your mind what to buy, or have to mind your expenses. All these can make ...
Views: 1275 - Gift Wrapping Ideas: Surface That’s Not Superficial - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVWhat is so special about receiving gifts? Surely, it has to do with the joy of knowing that someone cares about you, that you mean something to those people. While this deeper, human-relational meaning of gifts is quite significant, we should not overlook the surface. To better understand the ...
Views: 909 - Gift Selection: Choosing the Right Gift - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVHave you ever gotten or given a pair of socks as a present? While they may be quite useful in some kinds of weather, socks are generally regarded as rather dull, unexciting items. Often mentioned as part of trivializing or ironic expressions, they have become an ultimate symbol of unimaginative ...
Views: 838 - Gift Selection for a Particular Demographic - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVGift selection is difficult enough to begin with, but when the recipient is not a member of your demographic -- for instance, a child or a newlywed couple -- the task is even more daunting. But don't panic! Just consider the following before beginning your search for the perfect gift. Gifts for ...
Views: 827 - A Little Bit of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Rachael EvansGratitude is the foundation for success in all areas of your life. I have come to learn this not only through my own experience, but through countless other people's experiences as well. I believe that acknowledging the things in your life that you are grateful for may just be the single most ...
Views: 825 - What Are You Grateful For? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickThe dictionary defines gratitude as: a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received; thankfulness. Appreciation is defined as grateful recognition. Wayne Dyer who coined the term ‘an attitude of gratitude’, says that gratitude is a sacred space where you allow and know ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Creating Better Health from the Inside Out with Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMost of us become anxious when we are not feeling well. Our stability and security are threatened, and we become fearful. “What if I have to take off from work again?” or “How will I manage if I get sick?” are questions we may ask ourselves while feeling our anxiety build. Whether we are dealing ...
Views: 867 - Power of Thanks - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesGracias. Danke. Merci. Thanks. Simple words with the power to bind, to build, and to behold. If you’ve ever gotten thanked or given thanks, then you know its power. Just the fact that you say it can be enough to make a difference, just as not saying it can make a difference in a negative ...
Views: 801 - Living in Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA glimmer of something to be grateful for can be found in nearly every situation we experience. It is a rare circumstance that can’t be turned around—even slightly—when it is looked at through the lens of grateful eyes. Admittedly, it takes a conscious choice to be grateful instead of focusing ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - A Really Great Place to Live - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMuch has been said about ways to improve your life; you’re reading some in this book. Perhaps you’ve already tried different approaches, some that helped and others that didn’t. One thing that is irrevocably true is this: anything utilized to improve your life must have its origin in love ...
Views: 704 - A Simple Guided Meditation Technique to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Suzanne EltinkStress is inevitable. Everyday, there are just enough stressful activities and thoughts that cannot be avoided. Stress therefore is a part of life. However, the condition will not be able to influence or alter the overall state of being and lifestyle if it will not be allowed to manifest its ...
Views: 860 - The Power of Appreciation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou hate your supervisor. There—you finally said it. You’ve been pussyfooting around it (and her) for long enough now. That’s it, you’ve had it! Let the truth be told—you hate your boss. Your reflection in the mirror scowls back at you. You sigh, stop waving your toothbrush around, and stick ...
Views: 1245 - Three Uplifting Keys to Using Your Personal Resources Wisely - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lucy TooMany people look at resources as the physical things they have at our disposal for their everyday use ranging from food in the pantry to money in the bank account. Support or aid from people and organizations in times of need is a second and dynamic type of resource. There is a third type of ...
Views: 2075 - The Three Gs: Gratitude, Giving, and Generosity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jenni WrightHow do you feel when someone gives you a gift? In particular remember a gift that you have really wanted, or a gift that has been handmade. Or how do you feel when you receive a gift from a child that they have lovingly prepared for you? If you say that you “feel warm and fuzzy”, that you “feel ...
Views: 3343 - Gratitude and Your Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Leslie GebhartGratitude is one of the most under-rated aids to creativity and removing blocks. When supporting clients during the coaching process or using The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, a book I love to recommend and facilitate reading together, I’ve learned that there are scores of ideas to consider ...
Views: 741 - If Your Life Sucks, This May Be Why - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Jerry SaundersAre you grateful for what you have? Do you have a gratitude journal or some way to express your gratitude every single day? You should. People who lack gratitude always seem to find themselves living in poverty or not having the lifestyle they desire. Do you ever look at yourself as being ...
Views: 1867 - Gratitude in This Moment! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Mary MacNab(Please enjoy this excerpt from Mary's upcoming book "Ride the Moon"!) For what can I express Gratitude in this moment, as I begin (or end) this day? For what may I express my complete and total gratitude on this magnificent day? The full moon energy is that of fullness of expression. She ...
Views: 1594 - Gratitude and Visualization: When Where You Are Isn't Where You Want to Be - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Christine GallagherWhat do we do when the gap between where we are and what we want isn’t closing fast enough? If you find yourself in this situation currently you may feel anxious, impatient, stuck or hopeless—or a combination of all of them. In the worst case scenario the gap may appear so wide ...
Views: 2284 - Appreciation of All Life Has to Offer - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Kim WiermanHow is it that people who live a very simple life and aren’t constantly surrounded by new ideas, travel and technology can live their lives and seem to be fulfilled? Then there are those that have the world at their fingertips and are surrounded by the best of everything, travel to new lands ...
Views: 6230 - Embrace Gratitude, Give Back, Become a Coach - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Bronwyn Bowery-IrelandGratitude is like a state of being. Some people are always grateful whereas other people may feel dissatisfied and unhappy with their lot. Valuing gratitude means that you see the world in a different way. You see what is around you, you hear the birds singing, you hear the voices of children ...
Views: 1293 - 46 Gratitude Quotes to be Thankful for! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2009 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Daily, I make sure that I openly acknowledge the things in my life that I am grateful for, and over the years I have collected a number of fantastic famous Gratitude Quotes. I hope you like them… Including famous quotes of gratitude that might inspire you and move you towards manifesting ...
Views: 28474(3 votes) - No Regrets - Only Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalAs we have just passed the end of another glorious year of life and adventure we are presented again with the opportunity to make a decision as to the way we choose to perceive our life's circumstances. Every day our mind judges and qualifies each moment of our lives. Either life measures up ...
Views: 1126 - Gratitude: The Only Attitude to Have! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalIt is a rare occasion that someone will rant and rave about how wonderful their life is, how everything is fabulous, or how grateful they are for all that has happened to them. As a society we tend to focus more on what’s wrong, how life isn’t going our way, or how unfortunate we ...
Views: 1016 - Cultivating Gratitude as a Mom: How to Shift the Lens Through Which You View Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Amy WillardWhen you stop to think about your life, what lens do you typically use to view it? If you're stressed out, frustrated, and discouraged, perhaps it's time to switch lenses and adopt an attitude of gratitude in your life. As you read this article, please keep in mind these three important ...
Views: 1025 - You are Never Too Old to Give or Get Gold Stars - Five Ways to Show Honest Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Jonathan HuieWhen I was very young, my mother gave me gold stars whenever I did something she liked. Usually they were small gold foil shapes with sticky backs, but Mother also saved some really big ones - three inches across - for extra-special accomplishments. Together with Mother's love, those stars ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Know that You are Blessed - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Joan Marie Whelan"You'll be blessed, you'll have the best, I promise you that..." sings Elton John (in his hit song, Blessed.) The truth is that God made a promise long before you were even created that you would be blessed by His wondrous love. That is the miracle of life; and rediscovering the hope that has ...
Views: 792 - Finding Your Way to Happiness Through Gratitide - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Dennis MerimskyEverybody knows how to enjoy a vacation. Particularly when we travel abroad, we open our eyes to see new sites and our taste buds are ready to savor new kinds of food. It is easy to appreciate everything when we take a break from our work and our familiar surroundings. But we all return home ...
Views: 1448 - LIfe as Ceremony - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Theresa Sykes-BrittanyThe way we live our lives may be conscious or unconscious, awake or asleep, present or absent. How we live our lives is a choice. How we connect with ourselves, our partners, our children, our friends, our community, our humanity, our planet is a choice. Our awareness of this choice goes back to ...
Views: 735 - 'Tis the Season to be Grateful and All Year Round - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Dr. Deitra PayneThe holidays are such a magical time of the year. It's a time in which many count their blessings as they gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays. With only a few days before the New Year, many are gearing up to make significant changes in their life to live their best life. ...
Views: 1532 - I'll Be Happy When... - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Linda BinnsAre you happy? What will it take for you to be truly happy? If you’re like many people you’re waiting for something to happen or someone to come into your life or something to change before you can be really happy and enjoy your life. Most people are constantly putting off really living their ...
Views: 2034 - These Three Words Can Get You Through Anything! Even the Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Barbara ZagataDon’t Stress~Manifest! Truly, just stop and think about this and while you’re at it take a big, deep breath. When is the last time you worried about something and that helped the situation in any way? Imagine turning the blender on with the lid off -- this is what you do with ...
Views: 1094 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaThis is the season when we are reminded to give thanks. In the whirlwind of family events, how do we take time for mindful gratitude? One way is with a Gratitude Journal, a special book devoted to listing the things, large and small, that enrich our lives. If you have one that you’ve been ... ...
Views: 1266 - Simple Steps To Understanding Giving - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from PuddleDancer PressDo you sometimes find you spend more time trying to “get your child to do something” than appreciating who they are? Are you afraid that if you really allow your children to offer their opinion in how your household is run, they will take over? Are you concerned that in this world of “takers” ...
Views: 727 - ***Gratitude Magic - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Morgana Rae"GRATITUDE unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, ...
Views: 2599(1 vote) - Thanks Giving Overcomes Doom and Gloom: Create an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffWith the right kind of attitude, anyone can overcome worry and stress, even during the chaos of the holiday season. If you are feeling blue this holiday season, it’s easy to see why – tune into any news station, or read any newspaper or Internet outlet and nearly every story seems like more bad ...
Views: 1054 - Clear Your Thoughts and Live Your Hearts Desires - Process of Transformation Article #7 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Dr. Cynthia MillerAre you tied down by your negative disruptive thoughts? Thoughts come and go but are rooted and tied down to the internal thought structures. These structures can change with the high frequency of love and gratitude. Imagine lying on the floor with weights strapped all over your body. Your ...
Views: 1017 - Chaos, Fear and Following Your Bliss - Process of Transformation Article #6 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Dr. Cynthia MillerIt takes either an act of courage or an act of sheer desperation to jump out of the groove, out of the old thinking to follow your dreams. Perhaps it takes a bit of both to make so bold a move as to disregard all one has known in the past and to step out of the dark, sticky, gooey molasses ...
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