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Though everyone’s definition of success is different, it is fairly easy to place that label on the person with the broad grin on their face who seems to have it all figured out. Regardless of what you hope to become successful with, there are ways to move towards your goals and, eventually, ... Views: 2953
What does a Winning Morning Routine have to do with how to live a happy life? Plenty! The moment we awake brain patterns quickly claim our attitude towards the day. For many of us by 12Noon we feel good or bad about what we have accomplished. By mid-afternoon, energy levels decline. Wait, we ... Views: 2918
Viewpoints of a Commodity Trader is a little known book written by futures trader Roy Longstreet. It is a good book in the sense that it contains a lot of wisdom on the psychological aspect of trading. However, the content was put together in a casual manner which might be perceived as ... Views: 2894
A client recently asked me what the difference was, between healing and loving yourself and being selfish. To that person, they appeared to be the same thing.
Learning to love ourselves is an important step on our journey to grow in our emotional intelligence. Yet, fear of being selfish is ... Views: 2890
Hypnosis is a natural state of physical relaxation and mental focus during which our conscious mind is bypassed so that our subconscious can receive positive suggestions to help us achieve our goals. The Subconscious Mind is the part of our brain that controls 80% of how we think, feel, and ... Views: 2877
So many people are concerned with weight loss (fat reduction)—and yet, feel totally helpless with the idea of losing weight (reducing fat). Deep inside the subconscious, an endless, frustrating cycle has taken hold. However, there is a different way to understand what is happening within the ... Views: 2872
Everyone performs habitual actions, such as looking both ways before crossing the road, but when our habitual behavior loses rationality and upsets our day to day existence and ability to function, it can be called compulsive. What is compulsive behavior? Compulsive actions afford relief from ... Views: 2857
Can You Create a New Habit in 21 Days?
"Fake it 'til you make it." We've all heard the cliche for approaching something that seems out of reach. There may be some method to the madness of that approach.
But have you ever given much thought to what it takes to bridge the gap between where ... Views: 2814
By understanding the different kinds of weaknesses you have, you will find that you are a much stronger and better person through accepting what you can change and what you cannot. The other benefit of knowing about the different kinds of weaknesses is that you will be better prepared when ... Views: 2810
I want you to start thinking like you are Superman.
Sound Crazy?
Sound a little nutty?
It's powerful.
It's based in quantum physics science.
It will change your life.
Read on.....
If there was any person real or fictional whose qualities you could instantly possess
who would that ... Views: 2781
What in the heck is a “wantrepreneur” anyways?
A wantrepreneur is exactly that. They simply “want” to “preneu” or start something of their own, but they never develop the mental focus and determination to make their dreams a reality. Here are four rules to help you strengthen your ... Views: 2758
Most of us have been there, and sometimes without warning. Depression typically attacks those who have suffered a loss, physical and mental abuse, have low self-esteem or are experiencing a lack of fulfillment. The degrees in the severity of depression vary from bouts of mild depression ... Views: 2757
Everything is going on along perfectly fine and then that thought creeps into your mind: "What if something happens so that everything isn't as good?" Then your worry-mind takes over and decides that it is going to give you a full account of the worst case scenarios for any and everything. ... Views: 2746
"What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life."
Leo Buscaglia
Do you know someone who always seems happy? Always makes the best of every ... Views: 2746
"Why does this happen to me? Nothing ever goes right!"
We all have at some point in our lives had this emotion of "self pity." It is emotionally draining. Like a parasite feeding on our emotions. Its a human or natural emotion brought on by sadness, things not working out the way we'd like ... Views: 2731
People often remark that they have trouble with time management. They don’t have enough time in the day. They are always running behind. They rarely meet deadlines. If only they could manage their time better.
Saying one short little word – no - can be the most important time management skill ... Views: 2724
People who have addictive behaviors feel frustrated when they relapse in the recovery stage. With each relapse the feel of frustrated will be highlighted more, to where they believe that cannot be overcome their addiction. The root cause of inability to overcome any addiction is including: false ... Views: 2721
AN ATTITUDE OF PRAISE AND GRATITUDE
When our son was 20, he returned home to live for a period of time. This arrangement was not what any of us would seemingly have chosen. While our son was working on establishing his independence, my husband and I were having difficulty shedding our role as ... Views: 2715
Having the discipline to carry out the elements of living your life in a healthy manner on a consistent basis is exactly what needs to happen and all the wonderful elements that we’ve been discussing prior are imperative for your success.
With that being said exhibiting behavior on a ... Views: 2715
How did you start your day today? When you leaped – or dragged yourself – out of bed, were you ready and alert for all the wonderful opportunities that today will offer, or did you slouch, on automatic pilot, to the bathroom in the normal early morning daze. If, of course, you were awoken by an ... Views: 2690
Honesty is one of man kind’s most cherished virtues. But what is honesty?
Honesty is the process of recognizing, accepting and expressing our authentic, true self.
And this process starts with you. Nothing is more important than being honest with your self. All too often, we fall into the ... Views: 2659
It's a noisy, confusing, fast and furious world out there. You're expected to do more in less time. You've got to be a master multi-tasker just to survive! You're working on a project and still you've got to keep up on incoming calls and email. You've got your cell phone in one ear, desk phone ... Views: 2659
Everyone, no matter how much you say you don’t, has a routine, a schedule, a ritual, that they do every day. It could be as simple as checking emails each morning, or as complex as flying a plane four times a day, but each one of these rituals exists to attain and maintain some feeling by ... Views: 2658
Have you ever felt your anger boil over to the point that it spilled out in ways you wished it hadn’t? Has your blood pressure ever risen when someone offended you and you could not respond? Have you ever clenched your teeth, biting back your words till your jaws ached or you got a headache? ... Views: 2650
When we think of the power of love we most often think of passion, happiness and all the pleasure that is possible. Yet we know we feel the power of love in the realest and most tangible way, when we are struggling through tough times. Taking the risk to love and seek love is more real in those ... Views: 2617
Fear is a persistent and insatiable guest who is always looking for something to eat. Today's financial headlines and emotionally charged news stories provide a banquet
feast for fear.
The more fear is fed the bigger it grows. The bigger it gets, the more overwhelming and devouring it ... Views: 2589
FROM KNOWING TO DOING
By
Bill Cottringer
“What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~Napoleon Hill.
But will I actually do it—go from knowing to doing—is the dangling question after Napoleon Hill’s quote above. Great self-development and self-help sources of ... Views: 2576
It is more expensive to buy insurance coverage for teen drivers than more mature ones, but there are ways to keep the costs lower than they would otherwise be. Even teenagers can drive in a mature fashion and avoid crashes. They can also avoid driving certain types of automobiles. They can ... Views: 2547
There is you, there is your money, there is your desires and needs. Desire is one thing, need is another, and because 97% of people on this planet, believe it or not, have not figured out how these two elements ‘ desire and needs’ conflict with each other, causing the ‘YOU’ confusion as to why ... Views: 2545
"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework."
Lily Tomlin
Problem solving, simply put, is the ability to ask the right questions in order to pinpoint what the true issue is. The first obvious question is whether your child is being asked to work ... Views: 2537
Habits are routines of behavior that are repeated regularly, tend to occur subconsciously, without directly thinking consciously about them. Habitual behavior sometimes goes unnoticed in persons exhibiting them, because it is often unnecessary to engage in self-analysis when undertaking in ... Views: 2534
All of my friends know that I really loathe negativity. It is just so terribly destructive. I think for me what adds insult to injury about negativity is that it is in fact unnecessary. The only positive thing that negativity does is to demonstrate the importance of having a positive ... Views: 2531
If I asked you whatinner beliefs you hold deep within your mind will you be able to answer with any accuracy?
If you couldn't, then don't worry, this is a question that many people have difficulty knowing the real answer to.
To find out what are the true inner beliefs you have stored away ... Views: 2526
On Friday, February 15, 2013, humanity was reminded that we are not alone in this Universe.
That day two major cosmic events occurred: a meteor crashed into Russia causing a series of explosions that injured over 1,000 people, and an asteroid flew 17,000 miles away from Earth – that’s closer ... Views: 2511
Our habits, good or bad, are developed over our lifetime. They reflect the things we believe, the things we read and listen to, and our choices in friends. Our lives are defined by our habits.
Every habit you possess has been developed. You don’t have any habits that came to you at birth. ... Views: 2509
Have you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, sternly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, "Asking for What You Want," I explained how to ask cleanly and ... Views: 2481
If you truly want love then you have to consider how you approach love. Make your relationship last with these 10 loving tips.
1. Find a way never to criticize – even the type that is believed to be constructive. Instead think of ways to help and support and just do it. Always have the ... Views: 2471
Do you lack the motivation to get out of bed on time? Have you recently discovered that you’ve been surrendering to laziness and procrastination?
Discovering the factor that motivates you is one issue, it is quite another to be capable of staying with it…
Staying motivated and productive ... Views: 2468
You can do all of those small chores and be finished in no time at all, instead of counting days to get a job done. Stop saying that you don't have any time to get your work done, now you can count how many TV shows it will take, for you to reach your goal!
How many times have you said, "I ... Views: 2422
Women are considered weaker but in reality they are not as weak as they look. Females are born with unmatched strength and there are instances to prove this statement.
A woman can do everything that a man claims to do. If you are woman and you want to discover your physical power then you ... Views: 2408
When the goal is to beat the procrastination habit, it's best to really understand what causes procrastination in the first place...
The art of breaking any negative habit and replacing it with a more positive habit, begins by understanding why we developed the negative habit in the first ... Views: 2396
______THE SCIENCE BEHIND SHOELACE TYING
Almost always, you put on either your right shoe initially or your left shoe. Usually, you tie your shoes by either passing the right-hand lace around back of the left-hand lace, or vice versa. Tomorrow morning decide which shoe you put on first and ... Views: 2369
Slow-Motion Forgiveness ~ Duplication Encouraged
Also posted on NVC site HERE: https://www.cnvc.org/blog/2012/11/12/slow-motion-forgivenessservice-mark-nvcers-duplication-encouraged
Self-forgiveness 101, the Missing Manual
Slow-Motion Forgiveness
HealingToolbox.org, Best Practices in ... Views: 2369
It takes courage and effort to get rid of old, disempowering thoughts and beliefs that hold us back, but it can be done!
Not long ago, my late mother was very weak from cancer and lying in a hospital bed. My brother and I were trying to figure out how we might get her outside on a lovely day ... Views: 2359
Photo sharing is a popular web culture among netizens who love to talk with photos. Their photos say about their hobbies, daily life, families and special events.
There are few sites that are dedicated to photo blogging and photo sharing. Some photo blogging and photo sharing sites give you ... Views: 2341
Making Friends with Fear
When I was in drama school the great American actress Annette Bening came to speak to my class. A student asked her how she “overcame” her stage fright. She laughed, and said she hadn’t. Instead she described a mindful awareness and acceptance of the anxiety she ... Views: 2341
Because of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ... Views: 2337
Eating on the run. Cellphoning while driving. Email avalanches. Distracted living. We prize knowledge work, yet have little time to think. We can contact millions of people worldwide, but have trouble sitting down to chat or eat with those we love. In this wondrous, high-tech, hyper-mobile age, ... Views: 2330
Is there a project sitting around your office, closet, garage, or spare room? Maybe it’s something you’d like to get done, but there never seems to be enough time to get started. It sits in a box or on a shelf, waiting, maybe even mocking you.
This may be what I call a “dead-end” project. ... Views: 2316
You are never too young or too old to benefit from meditation. With the increasing pace of life, having quiet time each day can be very beneficial. You may have noticed the increasing market of numerous and different meditation techniques, including guided meditation books, CDs and DVDs. I have ... Views: 2307