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- WARNING! - There is a Difference Between Alcohol Detoxing And Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Pixie ForestFirstly, let me make it clear that there is a difference between detoxing from alcohol, and detoxing from an alcohol addiction. Here I am only talking about detoxing from alcohol. If you have an alcohol addiction, you are going to need professional help. Please call your local Salvation Army or ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - How to Create Balance for Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens.” ~ Tony DeLiso In our work-a-day lives, we are driven to achieve, to be successful. Work is just one focus in our lives. What about who you are in your own mind, what about your finances, and what about your vision for the ...
Views: 869 - Five Tips For Better Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Robert GreenshieldsIt isn’t that you don’t try to fall asleep, you just spend so much time tossing and turning. You wake up during the night and the process starts all over again. It doesn’t matter if you go to bed earlier or stay in bed longer, you just can’t get a restful night’s ...
Views: 864 - Memory: Memorizing and Recall - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Maria KhalifeOne of the most remarkable abilities of our mind is it’s ability to remember. Memory allows us to recall what we have learned through experience. The more emotion surrounding the event, the deeper the memory of it stores in our minds. If the emotion was a negative one, frequently our memories ...
Views: 864 - Are You Top Talent? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Christina WeberI currently am interviewing seven candidates for a marriage and family therapy associate in my practice when I chanced upon Andrew Miller’s article on the 3 Attributes to Look For In Top Talent. According to Miller, the top talent has the right blend of 1) attitude, 2) mindset, and 3) ...
Views: 861 - The Power of Habits - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from John RowleyWith the start of a new year everyone is setting goals and with good reason, goals work! But in order to achieve your goals you must have empowering habits. You become what you do all the time. We all have habits, some good, and some bad. We get up on the same side of the bed, dress ...
Views: 860 - 3 Ways to Serve Your Community as You Work Positive - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Joey FaucetteYou want to increase sales with greater productivity so you leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you love, right? The “Receive” core practice of a Work Positive lifestyle in which you do just that involves the ethical dynamic of your business. You understand you Receive a ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - The Power Of Planning Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Jan JasperPeople suffer needlessly by postponing tasks until the last minute. A lot of tasks we race to finish at the 11th hour could be completed with ease if started early enough. ==Do Things Before They Need to be Done== You don't feel the need to start doing your taxes in January -- what's the ...
Views: 858 - Fall Festivities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt is that time of year again when there are fall activities, celebrations and parties to attend every which way you seem to turn. The flyers are posted at work, the invites arrive in your mailbox, evites show up in your inbox and there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time to attend all. Be ...
Views: 856(2 votes) - Techniques for Increasing Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from cedric riceI really enjoy what I do for a living but there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. I am self employed but I have to figure out ways to get more productive and squeeze more work into my day so that I can make a better living. I honestly need to add a full time ...
Views: 856 - Personal Coach – Simple Yet Effective Ways to Keep Your Workspace Organized - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being organized at work, many of us believe that it should start with having a clean and well-arranged workspace. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should spend the first hour or so of your day trying to organize things around you. It will be a waste of time if you go on ...
Views: 853 - What a Life Coach would like Coaches to know about the Addiction-Recovered Population - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWhen I suggest to addiction trained and mental health professionals that there may be more for a sober client to attain in life than sobriety through the successful completion of the 12-step program in AA, I receive various responses: 1. Looks of incomprehension; 2. Questioning of my ...
Views: 853 - Managing “What If” - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Sharon MarquartManaging “What if” “What if” are two of the most powerful words in our language. “What if” is the key that unlocks our imagination. Our imagination opens the door to the world of possibilities. Sounds wonder-filled doesn’t it? We have the power to change our lives with the “what if” key. ...
Views: 847 - Want to Loose that Fatty Feeling? Do this not that - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Rita SchulteSo, here you are with another holiday approaching and you’re still feeling fat from the New Year. Why? Because you haven’t slowed it down since Christmas. You made all kinds of New Years resolutions to loose weight, but they only carried you as far as mid January. You’ve over indulged again ...
Views: 847 - How Do You Vote for Your Business? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Joey FaucetteU.S. citizens cast their vote for the next President, Vice-President, and a host of congressional leaders this week. Attention focuses on this once-every-four-years activity with a virtual obsession. Yet, there is a more important vote you as a business professional cast and more often than ...
Views: 845 - The Fantasy of Perfectionism - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusI am a perfect-o-holic. Sure, I know it’s folly; yet I can picture that magical happy place where all goes according to plan and everything works out as I imagined. I have a plan. Today, I become the pinnacle of modern workplace efficiency. Without exception, every single solitary item on ...
Views: 845 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez“The only constant thing in life is change” I don’t remember when was the first time I heard that, yet I clearly recall that I did not like it at first. Now I realize that I was not alone and that that feeling of resistance towards change is a natural reaction. As humans we tend to like the ...
Views: 844 - Pay Now or Pay Later - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Renee UrsemI don’t like to file. Surprised? After all, I’m an organizer. I should like to file, right? Well, I don’t. Like you, there are many other things I would rather do. There are probably other boring, mundane tasks that you’d rather have the organizational fairy do as well: o Opening ...
Views: 844(2 votes) - Simple Steps on How to Kick Your Procrastination Habit - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Rhod JonesDo you feel imprisoned and debilitated by your procrastination habit? Is it difficult for you to get started but easy to make excuses? If your answer to both is yes, then you must read on. For a long time I suffered from procrastination when it came to launching our online ...
Views: 844 - Taking Steps Towards Making and Breaking Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from CJ MosesWe all have habits, some good and some not so good. These are behaviors that we’ve learned, and that occur almost automatically. And most of us have a habit we’d like to break, or one we’d like to develop. For most people, it takes about four weeks, maybe less in some cases, for a new ...
Views: 844 - How to Make the Winter Season Work for You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIn my coaching practice, I hear it time and time again: "Ugh, it's wintertime. It's cold and dark...and I feel stuck!" Entering into the winter season can bring up a lot of fear, anxiety, and struggle for you if you "fight" against it. Most of us are naturally drawn to the energy and ...
Views: 843(2 votes) - Filling the In-Between - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Val WilcoxLife is a series of In-Betweens. How do you spend your In-Between times? Ok, let’s start with an explanation if what an in-between is. In the broadest sense, the in-between is the time between your birth and your death. Then take that and break it down more into the time between being a ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - How to Check In On What You're Attracting - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Ruth HegartyA recent question from a listener of my Art of Joyful Living radio show prompted this article. The question is: how do I stay on track throughout my day in terms of focusing on how I feel and what I truly want to manifest in my life? I love this question and it comes up often with my one on one ...
Views: 840(5 votes) - Listen To Your Life First if You Own a Business - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Helaine Iris“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - Business Success – Do You Have What it Takes? - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Suzanne MuusersDonald Trump, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet. What do these names mean to you? If they conjure up images of wealth and success then you are probably well aware that these men didn't get where they are by sitting on the couch all day – each one took action throughout their lives to create immense ...
Views: 838(3 votes) - Increase Your Productivity With the Right Tools - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxNo matter how you use your home office whether you work from home or only use your home office space to pay bills and check email you want a productive space. People want to use their time effectively, getting the most done in the shortest time. Using the right office tools will make it easier ...
Views: 838 - Optimize Brain Function with these Habits and Create Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from April WrightSmall Changes Ripple Outward Happiness is a choice. It can be a difficult decision to make with all the negativity in the world. It doesn’t have to feel like such a daunting option when focusing on small changes. Small changes create big leaps forward. Over time a greater sense of ...
Views: 838(2 votes) - Over 10 Ways to Get Money for Investing—Even When You Don’t Have Any Money - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Chris WechnerHave you realized that NOW is a GREAT time to invest in real estate, but you just don’t have the money to do it? Here are several ways you can generate cash for your next investment to make sure you can cash on the great opportunity that this market is providing. One big Detroit Area ...
Views: 838(6 votes) - The Should-Weevil Got Me! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Roberta BudvietasThe other day, we went to a seminar with a number of clients, all business people. The speaker was very good: Everything he said was relevant; his jokes added to the content; his slides were never overdone, and his video snippets worked fine. Straight after the talk, we asked our clients ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - I Ain't Got No Money! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLet’s face it. The number one reason (or excuse) that most of us use to avoid even thinking about making a major change in our family’s lifestyle is fear about our financial situation. Especially in today’s unstable economic environment most folks are holding their breath and hoping that they ...
Views: 837(2 votes) - The Flu Shot: Should I or Shouldn't I? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI'll start off by saying that this article isn’t really about the flu shot at all, per se - it's actually about making decisions. What brought his topic to mind, though, is that I’ve recently decided to forego the shot this year and go the natural health route instead. Is this because I know ...
Views: 837 - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 834 - Better SAT/ACTs = Better College Scholarships & Aid - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerWith college application season approaching for High School Seniors, and Juniors about to put the “pedal to the medal” and ramp up their college efforts, one of the areas where both should step-up their efforts is preparation for standardized tests! If you are looking for college scholarships ...
Views: 833 - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 833 - On Stage...Off Stage - You are always on stage! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisOn Stage…Off Stage Ok. It’s time for the big meeting. Straighten your tie. Check your hair. Take a deep breath. On goes the biggest smile and… “Hello there! How are you today…” And you’re off and running. Ever seen this before? Ever been this before? It’s like ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - You are what you Think - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from cedric riceWe are captive to the thoughts that we allow to take control of our minds. There are always different trains of thought which comes into each of our lives to influence our actions. The thought that wins is the thought that latches on and controls our actions so in that sense we are what we ...
Views: 831 - Is Passive Aggressive Behavior Good? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheMy boss used to tell me and that passive aggressive behavior will enable me to be in the top management position. She claimed employees who are stubborn, hostile, argumentative, sullen and who procrastinate are the ones who usually get promoted. She reasoned that department managers will not ...
Views: 830 - Write Your Book by Creating the Right Routines - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageIf you’re thinking of writing a book, one of the most beneficial things you can do (at least for most people) is have a writing routine. I’ve written several books, created countless information products and launched quite a few live trainings. All of this, and more, was accomplished by ...
Views: 830 - 9 Small Habits That Will Take Your Practice to the Next Level - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Jennifer PatersonPractice makes perfect, they say. This is particularly true when it comes to mastering the artistry and technical skill of a musical instrument. But not every practice regimen will help you transform into the next Chopin or Yo-Yo Ma. It takes a dash of regular routine, a serving of ...
Views: 828 - Break Through Unwanted Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Prasanna GunturiThere are times when life is on a roll, when everything happens effortlessly and seems to fall in place. We feel great and couldn’t have been more happier. It’s as if the planets and stars were aligned just for us. We even think we finally cracked the success formula. Isn’t life just wonderful? ...
Views: 827 - LANGUAGE, BELIEFS AND PEOPLE’S IMPRESSIONS. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Peter MackechnieThere is no way around it – you are what you believe and what you believe dictates your behaviour. Language is a part of that behaviour and will reflect those beliefs. Some of you may already think that this is ‘wishy washy’ stuff and doesn’t apply to you but it’s what drives you – it’s ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Organizing While You Are There - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemOpportunities exist each day to either clear away a small amount of clutter or maintain an existing space. Taking these small opportunities to organize a little at a time reduces the need to spend hours later “getting organized.” I call it organizing “While You Are There.” The easiest way ...
Views: 827(2 votes) - Overcoming Excuses (Part One) - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Stanley Hibbs“Overcoming Excuses” (Part One): You are two weeks into your new weight-loss program. You are following a well-balanced dietary plan and you are exercising more. Then one night, you feel a strong urge to polish off a bag of potato chips or a carton of ice cream. As you head for the ...
Views: 827(4 votes) - Learning Self Comtrol - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from cedric riceSelf control is never talked about much in this society, but it is necessary in order to be a success in life. We must master self control techniques and learn how to apply them to our lives. This is not optional for success it is a must. I can name several areas in my own life where I had ...
Views: 826 - The Pattern Organ - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from David SamuelThis article is about an organ which you have never heard of or been aware exists. It is the ‘pattern organ’ and is located in your mind. Since science has not yet located the ‘mind’ we have no idea how big it is or where it is, and so that means it could contain several other organs within ...
Views: 826(2 votes) - Staying Power - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success. Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ...
Views: 824(6 votes) - Five Straightforward Steps to a Weekly Plan - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimBusiness organizing starts with a weekly plan. When you want to be organized at work you should make certain that you are creating a weekly plan as well as reviewing your previous weeks’ plans. Don’t know where to start? I can help you get an effective plan in place in only five ...
Views: 818 - Weekend Whistle - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAll too often you may find yourself really pushing the envelope and towing the line Monday through Friday only to reach the infamous time of the week known as “The Weekend.” Unfortunately, somewhere, somehow our dreams seep out of the window when the weekend rolls around and we lose sight of ...
Views: 818(3 votes) - How to deal with stress? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to deal with Stress Do you feel stressed? Is stress affecting your life? How do you deal with stress? Stress is simply the response of the body and mind in reaction to events or external influences. Many people go on with their day feeling stressed from their jobs, house work, life ...
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