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- Self Indulgence: It Isn’t Just About Chocolate - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Mary Ann MasurIt’s no secret that we women, by virtue of our genetic make-up I suppose, seem to feel it is necessary to be superwomen—simultaneously balancing the demands of managing a home, caring for children and aging parents, and usually working in a demanding profession. This syndrome, which was first ...
Views: 926 - Don't Take Advice From Successful People - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Steve GillmanDo you know what the problem is with asking successful people for advice? They don't always know why they are successful - but they'll give you all the reasons you want. I once watched an 100-year-old man explain that smoking every day was the secret to his longevity. It would be great to know ...
Views: 760 - Discover the Exciting Life you were Meant to Live - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Stuart DobsonHave you ever wondered if there was something more to life? Would you like to find out how to live the life of your dreams? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the most important thing you read. There are several steps to discovering the exciting life you were meant to live. ...
Views: 1268 - Life Makeover - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Joanne WaldmanWith the popularity of makeover shows on television, it is apparent that people are eager to make cosmetic changes in their lives. But what would happen if a coach approached you on the street and offered you a makeover? What would you want to change? Most individuals would jump at the chance ...
Views: 724 - Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2005 from Guy Finley(Excerpted from "Let Go and Live in the Now" -- Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004: 1,150 words) I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey ...
Views: 1340 - Mindfulness and Mystery: Sleuthing Toward Interpersonal Awareness - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from Maya FrostWe love mysteries. We enjoy using our minds to gather clues and solve problems of all kinds. Whether it's the latest crime show on television, a news story, your company's top-secret product launch, or where you left your glasses, you are captivated by questions that have significance for you. ...
Views: 1108 - Warming Winter Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Sally HigginsThe air is getting crisper and the leaves have almost finished falling. Winter is almost upon us. The changing of the seasons are timely reminders of the cycle of life and the need for change. What exactly is the message of winter? The message is that some times we need to let go. Some times ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - What is your Giss? - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Anita JeffersonWhat is Your Giss? We all have giss? The true discovery is in finding out what it is. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, giss is your essence; it is what makes you unique, outstanding, and distinct from the rest. A mother knows her child’s giss instinctively. A father intuitively knows his ...
Views: 1480 - Put Wings On Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Ginny DyeWe Need Dreams Dreams are important. Not the dreams you have when sleeping. I’m talking about the dreams you have for your future – the dreams that keep you going – the dreams that make each day worth living. Dreams Aren’t Enough As important as dreams are, they aren’t enough. Why? Dreams ...
Views: 923 - Everything is Relative - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Michael LevyEverything is Relative. (extract from "The Joys of Live Alchemy.") Everything relates to nothing … Nothing is relative to everything. When you live as nothing you have no-thing to lose and can turn into any-thing you wish. Living life in an ever-changing universe can become complex and ...
Views: 939 - 60 Hour Work Weeks -Can You and Your Career Survive Them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Alvah Parker60 Hour Work Weeks – Can You and Your Career Survive Them? In the 80s while I was an account executive for AT&T most people in my organization worked normal (for then) business hours. By that I mean they arrived close to 8 or 8:30AM and left between 5 and 5:30PM. By 6 PM the office was empty. ...
Views: 802 - LIVING IN THE MOMENT - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from kenneth andertGoethe is quoted as saying, “There nothing worth more than this day”. He certainly was correct. To miss the experiences of today because of thoughts of tomorrow…..or the next day……or the upcoming weekend, would mean missing the experiences of today. So, to resolve to live in conscious ...
Views: 776 - 12 Reflections on Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstResponsibility means being accountable for what we think, say, and do. Personal responsibility involves working on our own character and skill development rather than blaming others for situations and circumstances. It means choosing to design a life that honors our values and purpose.Here are ...
Views: 1092 - How Being Intentional Makes You Happy - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from Laura Sandham"Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration." - Chinese Proverb This proverb succinctly sums up the power of intention. Nothing happens, nothing changes without intended action. An intention can best be described as an aim guiding an action. What you intend, what you ...
Views: 1814 - ***Fun Things to do Just Because it's Spring - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenAh, spring! What a wonderful time of year. April showers, May flowers, cool breezes, singing birds. Everything about Spring encourages one to grow, to reach, to succeed. It's a great time to get things done... and to have some fun. My suggestions? Well... 1. Take a holiday Oh, ...
Views: 4191(1 vote) - Can Exercise Directly Help Advance the Goals of Your Life? - by Submitted on May 10, 2005 from Sheldon GinsbergSo far, the evolution of our exercise and fitness techniques has done wonders to improve our muscular strength, balance and flexibility, increase our cardiovascular efficiency and reduce our body fat. However, the problem is that many of the movements, motions and techniques found in the ...
Views: 820 - Forgiveness -- Good for the Body and Soul - by Submitted on May 06, 2005 from Linda SimmonPerhaps the strongest poison to the human spirit and body is the inability to forgive oneself or another person. When I say “forgive” I mean letting go, releasing your anger, bitterness, fear and hurt. Forgiveness is different than saying “I lose” or “I was wrong” and it does not mean that you ...
Views: 1340 - What's in a Name? Everthing - Passover Article part - 1 of 3 - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Barbara Becker HolsteinFor many of you it is about to be Easter, for those who are Jewish, as I am, Passover is just around the corner! I thought it would be interesting to share with you some thoughts about Passover that are so universal in nature that we can all learn from them! Passover gives us the chance to ...
Views: 1052 - Activate Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2005 from Andrew McCombeAs a sport scientist, personal trainer and performance coach, I have been working for many years with clients who come to me for advice about how they can improve the performance and quality of their bodies. Some want help to lose weight and tone up, others need to reduce their blood pressure, ...
Views: 1016 - Searching for the Truth - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsIt’s confusing isn’t it? Anyone who has been traveling the road toward their own personal self improvement or spiritual enlightenment can quickly attest to the fact that it’s not a particularly easy journey. We quickly find that our projected well-defined path is suddenly obscured by the glare ...
Views: 1163 - What Is a Power Song and Where Do I Get One? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Shaman Elder Maggie WahlsPower Songs are oral prayers expressing your true self, your nature, your individuality, your power. All cultures have power songs but you can have your own power song too. We think of the power in a hymn or an African chant, a Shamanic ceremony song or even in the howling of wolf. And there is ...
Views: 837 - Where's Your Value? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2005 from Leanne Hoagland-SmithThe simple action of writing the every day grocery quietly demonstrates how we truly value our lives and inspire future actions. Each week, many of us spend 10 to 30 minutes or more writing down the weekly future grocery purchases, clipping coupons and checking advertisements. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 636 - How to Overcome Procrastination in 4 Simple Steps - by If procrastination is holding you back in life, these 4 simple steps are a sure way to help you overcome your endless struggle with procrastination. You’ll soon be able to achieve those daunting tasks and in some cases, even look forward to doing them!
Step 1: Identify the REAL cause of your ...
Views: 1234 - Patriots - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Liz SumnerMid-way through our recent trip to Italy, my husband, Michael, got bronchitis. We had to take it easy to conserve his energy. After 4 days recuperating by the seaside we decided to venture into Pietrapertosa, a small mountain village in Basilicata. To get there by bus we had to go through ...
Views: 786 - Why Do People Lie? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2005 from Margaret PaulAmanda and Ron had been married for six years and had two small children. I had counseled them during some difficult times in their marriage, but had not heard from them for a while. Then Amanda scheduled an emergency phone session with me. She was very upset. “I just found out that Ron’s been ...
Views: 4056(1 vote) - The Thief Of Fulifilment - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Chris GreenOne of the biggest problems we can encounter when we consider making changes to our life is fear. Even though the changes we want to make will bring more happiness by considerably enhancing our lives, fear will still raise its head to try and stop us in our tracks. Why does this happen? It’s ...
Views: 967 - True Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Kim OlverTrue Happiness Most people look outside of themselves as the cause of their unhappiness or frustration. After all, wouldn’t life be practically perfect if the significant people in our lives would simply do things the way we want them to or do what we think is best for them? Actually, this is ...
Views: 1301 - Top Ten Things to Build a Bridge and Get Over - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2005 from Mary RosendaleGod must love Top Ten lists because she made so many of them. They crowd my Inbox daily. They’re right up there in popularity with offers to refinance my house and stock up on Viagra. Top Nine Lists are few and far between and Top Eleven lists unheard of. But for seem reason there seem to be ...
Views: 1341 - Why Are You Struggling? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2005 from Billie WashingtonWhy Are You Struggling? I have been a master at struggling most of my life. My struggles were laced with fear, unworthiness, blame and a bunch of other ugly emotions. I believed it was the natural order for being human, even though I was unhappy. One day, someone very wise asked me; “Why are ...
Views: 604 - Get Out of Jail Free: How to Identify Unconscious Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaKnow thyself. These words were inscribed in the vestibule of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. For centuries, petitioners seeking advice from the oracle at Delphi would view the inscription. Philosophers throughout the ages offered this same advice to their students. These words are as ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Freedom to Make Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2005 from Sally HigginsThe willingness to make mistakes is probably the single most freeing decision we can make. When you allow yourself to make mistakes, you free yourself from all constraints of seeking perfection and you open yourself up to all kinds of opportunities and possibilities. Perfection is a ...
Views: 5736 - Manifest Your Ideal Life the Mystic's Way - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaOver the past several weeks I've received dozens of email solicitations for books, CDs and videos that promise to reveal newly discovered techniques to improve my life. These emails promise a wide variety of benefits: how to get rich, lose weight, meet the woman of my dreams and buy a million ...
Views: 2105(2 votes) - 21 Actions to Ignite Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2005 from Paul FrazerTaking action is the strongest way to create success in your life. The following are the 21 Actions that you can take right now, to ignite the success in your life, business, career, relationships, or family. Take one or two of the actions that you are better at and practice them. Then, start ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - THE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series” hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF .Show 26: New TV show coming to Western - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2005 from Les RobinsonTOPICS: Show 26: New TV show coming to Western New York “ Lets Go Buffalo Show The interviewers are with Shawn Liegl Managing Director and host of the show Bob Kazee. I reviewed the shows theme and mission in Western New York. They talked about how they came up with the name Lets Go Buffalo. ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - 5 WAYS TO FEEL SUPER-OPTIMISTIC - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2005 from Michael MercerOptimism is the hidden key to your personal and business success. Optimists possess a clear vision of an exciting life, confidently work on goals to achieve their vision, and take self-responsibility. In contrast, pessimists have no clear vision of a fantastic life, and they love to complain, ...
Views: 2017(3 votes) - How to overcome your “Obstacles”. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from graham julie……I realised that I really created my own obstacles in life, and if I just got out of the way of myself and let my mind not hold me back, I could do things I never thought I could.” (Hilary Swank, as reported in the Sunday Times) Hilary Swank puts her breathtaking performance in Million ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Corporate Bounce! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Rob McBrideCompanies, like people, must Bounce back from challenging situations if they want to remain in business. It is imperative to rise and roar after falling or failing in order to soar with the eagles. With his powerful, eloquent voice, Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The ultimate measure of a man ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - How to Have Fun Again - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelRemember when you woke up filled with enthusiasm, eager to begin your day, savoring each vibrant moment? How long has it been since you felt vital in that way? If a photo were taken of you at this moment, would you smile for the camera or look nervous and serious, uncomfortable that the picture ...
Views: 1318 - Driving Together - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Judee ReganDriving Together This is a story of a man and a woman who lived side by side and each day the two would drive to work in the man’s car. It is a story that tells of the importance of setting personal boundaries. What intrigued me is the creative way the man handled his problem…particularly since ...
Views: 944 - How I Did It - An Average Person's Account of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Jon StevensFor most of my life, or at least as long as I can remember, I have been overweight. No let me rephrase. I have been fat. Yes, fat. Not just a little overweight, not big boned, not plus sized or comfortably large. Not weight challenged or in need of loosing a few pounds. I was fat. Fat, ...
Views: 708 - Don’t Give Up! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsDon’t let anyone kid you. The road to self improvement and personal growth is not a short, straight, well-marked, paved highway. Looking back on my journey, I see a road meandering over hills and through valleys, around sharp curves and over muddy trails, with occasional boulders blocking my ...
Views: 1254 - How Can I Find My Passion? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2005 from Ronnie NijmehRonnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question: "Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there'sone thing that I'm missing. You have to feel a strong desire todo what you want. You must be "starving" for success. But how canwe make ourselves ...
Views: 6532(2 votes) - Who should win the Oscar? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from graham julieWho, do you think, should win the Oscar this year? Who has been the best male actor in film this year? Should it be Don Cheadle, in Hotel Rwanda, Johnny Depp in Finding Neverland, Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator, Clint Eastwood in Million Dollar Baby or Jamie Foxx in Ray. What about Leading ...
Views: 933 - Perfectionism - The Dangerous Trap - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from Allie OchsPerfectionism – The Dangerous Trap Just when I have something figured out, along comes another how-to-article telling me how to be or do something better or even change my entire life. No matter where I turn, I am constantly reminded that I am not good enough in more ways than one. I am not ...
Views: 1325 - Making Commitments of Love and Courage - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstThere is a story about a little girl who suffered from a serious disease. Her best chance of recovery would be to receive a blood transfusion from her five-year old brother.The doctor explained the situation to the little brother. He asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his ...
Views: 2060 - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from graham julieHave you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of work? What inspired you to make this? Usually ...
Views: 1365 - Playing With Mindfulness: Sneaking In The Back Door - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Maya FrostI often meet people who say things like, "I've been working with mindfulness for over twenty years." My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness? It's very effective, and much more fun!" They tend to look at me like I'm some kind of kook, and ...
Views: 1084 - Hope in Humanity - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Sharif KhanLet us renew our hope in humanity. It’s so easy to lose faith when someone cuts us off on the highway, when a ‘friend’ blows us off (for the second time) and fails to show, when we get burned in a business deal, when a co-worker doesn’t do what they said they were going to do, or when a ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Forget Resolutions. Craft a Life Theme that Works. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Laura SandhamHow many people do you know who, in January, enthusiastically name their resolution for the year yet somehow neglect to follow through with it a few weeks or months later? Forget making New Year's resolutions. They rarely work because they are often based on "shoulds" versus the bigger picture ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - The Gift of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererEvery time someone said something nice to me or did something nice for me, my Mother would pose the question, "what do you say?" She made it easy for me to remember to say thank you, and created the habit I still have today. I chuckle when I hear other parents prompt their children, ...
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