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- Enforcing Boundaries is the Key to Keeping Emotional Clutter Away - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Linda PucciEmotional clutter is made up of negative emotions from past experiences, and limiting beliefs that no longer apply to your current situation. Keeping emotional clutter away from you requires vigilance in setting and enforcing your boundaries. Your boundaries help define who you are and what ...
Views: 2486(1 vote) - Enjoy Every Moment of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanWhat is the best way to live life? Enjoy, enjoy and enjoy. You are here in this world for a short period of time. Therefore, you must enjoy each and every single moment of your life. If you don’t want to enjoy your life then you are no more a living person. Don’t deprive yourself of your ...
Views: 9850(1 vote) - Even Cathedrals Need Toilets - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Jonathan HuieThe human spirit ranges across a truly amazing diversity of experiences and emotions - the highest peaks and the lowest valleys. Even cathedrals need toilets. - jlh One minute we merge in awe with the compassionate creative universal force,and the next minute the cramping in our intestines ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - Finding Happiness by living in the present - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peter GKey #5 to Happiness – Living in the present “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.” ~Babatunde Olatunji At first glance, you might ask – what does living in the present have to do with happiness? What’s so great ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - Finding Joy at Work - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring a conversation with my publisher and friend Tami Simon earlier this week, I reflected that in the past couple of days I had spoken with people from three generations – Millennials, Gen Yers, and Boomers – all of whom were echoing the same sentiments. They all said something to this ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Finish Your Unfinished Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from gladys stoneThe Today Show featured a segment recently about people over 50 getting fired and how it changed their lives for the better. One guest, Lee Kravitz, author of Unfinished Business, took stock in himself after he was laid off and realized that he had become disconnected from the people who ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - Finishes - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixFinishes “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that counts.” I can’t remember when I first heard that saying, but it is one that has given me great cause to stop and ponder lately. I’m getting older. Not “really old”, but hey, I’m not thirty anymore either! I am at a certain age, where ...
Views: 1531(3 votes) - Five Effective Keys to Prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Gerri D Smith“A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dream come true.” -Greg Reid What do you think about everyday? Where do your thoughts lead you? Do you put actions behind your thoughts and dreams? How can you ...
Views: 2769(4 votes) - Five Pillars of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from William CottringerFIVE PILLARS OF HAPPINESS by Bill Cottringer “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama. Happiness is the end game goal of living. Whatever it is you are doing, it is to secure happiness. In a paradoxical way, how you define happiness ...
Views: 2599(1 vote) - Follow Your Heart...Dare to be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Eloryia RAThere are many different ways to follow your heart to your happiness and all the other wonderful things you intend to have in your life. The quickest way is being free to express the magnificent spirit of you without concern of the opinion or judgment of others. Do not allow your ego to ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Forgive in order to Succeed! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jill Douka2012 is already here! Have you ever wondered how much baggage you bring into the New Year from situations which have hurt you in the past? During our coaching sessions, daily, I see that every one of us has been hurt by other people in the past. From the celebrity who was abused by her ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - FREE Stuff worth MILLIONS? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Deb ScottFree Book Stuff is Worth Millions to ME? OK - who doesn't love free stuff? The big question is: could free stuff really be of value to me? Just because the gift giving season is over - doesn't mean your most favorite gifts have to stop coming to YOU! Consider these three ...
Views: 1821(4 votes) - Get Your Head in the Game - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Willie HortonHow did you start your day today? When you leaped out of bed, were you ready and alert for all today will offer or did you drag yourself out of bed on automatic pilot, and lurch into the bathroom in the normal early morning daze. If, of course, you were awoken by an alarm clock, then you ...
Views: 3946(2 votes) - Giving from the Heart - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanIt’s holiday time and for many of us, holidays that should be filled with opportunities for true happiness—a sense of togetherness, a chance to give, and a chance to be grateful—are turned into occasions for fights, disappointments, overspending and fatigue. But it doesn’t have to be that way. ...
Views: 1682(3 votes) - Go With the Flow - Six Ways to Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Jonathan HuieMost unhappiness comes from resisting life. Occasionally, we have such a strong commitment to changing the world order that it is worth struggling against the flow of life. Perhaps you have a cause such as universal veganism - your life is committed to preventing even one more animal from ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Going From The “What To Do” To “How To Do It” Level Of Self Growth - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from William CottringerGoing From The “What To Do” To “How To Do It” Level Of Self Growth By Bill Cottringer “Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience.” ~anonymous. The common purpose of life for us all seems to be ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - Happiness - Is the Affection You Receive Worth the Price You Pay For It? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreIn my previous article titled, "Happiness - Love and Affection: Replaceable or Irreplaceable Need?," we have seen that we do not have the irreplaceable need for the uninterrupted, permanent, and exclusive love, approval, and acceptance of anyone-and not even some degree of these elements-to live ...
Views: 2659(1 vote) - Happiness 101: Bounce Back - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Norma CasasThere are many reasons why at some points in your life you feel sad, depressed, faithless, and trapped. Most of these situations are self-created. Most of these feelings are self-inflicted. Do you remember that first scary ride on your brand new bike? How many times did you fall? How many ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Happiness By Way Of Visualization and Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardMost successful business plans start by visualizing the outcome, and using that visualization to work backwards through a plan of action. This same process can be used (sometimes called the Law of Attraction) to help you visualize a successful and productive and happy life for ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - Happiness Is Not A Result - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaWhen we get an A in school, then our parents will be happy, and so will we. When we win the Little League game [you can fill in any sport here], then we'll be happy. When we finally have a lot of money, or no longer have to worry about money, then we'll be happy. When we get that new ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Happiness Is... - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn Porterwhat everyone seeks to experience in their life. Individuals search for happiness throughout their entire life, looking in this direction and that direction. If you ask a 100 people what their definition of happiness is, you will get quite a variety of answers: being with their spouse or ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Happiness Lessons From an Octogenarian - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaMy dad just turned 80 years young. As I get older I'm realizing that my dad has taught me a lot about how to be happy. Although he wasn't really "teaching" me... more like setting a great example by the way he has lived his life. Unfortunately, as is common with kids, I didn't appreciate or ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Happy Mondays - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Elaine GleesonApparently we each experience an average of ten major happy days every year but none is happier than January 31, or Happy Monday,’ said Dr David Holmes, senior psychologist at Manchester Metropolitan University. Seemingly the combination of getting the first pay cheque of the year and booking ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Have an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweDuring the holiday season, it’s important to have “an attitude of gratitude.” This is the perfect time of year to remember how blessed we are, how truly amazing life is, and how wonderful the people around us are. Now - more than ever - is the time to show our appreciation towards the things in ...
Views: 3983(2 votes) - Healing Your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoDuring certain experiences, we may find ourselves trying to protect ourselves by closing off our heart. We close off our emotions and shield ourselves from others and their behaviors so that our heart will not become hurt even more than it is. How others behave toward us affects our openness. ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - 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: 1207(1 vote) - How (And Why) To Do A Reality Check Before Buying Your Next Self-Improvement Program - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonThe promises they make give you goose bumps. "Just follow these simple steps," one self-improvement program insists, "and we guarantee you’ll achieve happiness and success beyond your wildest dreams.” How can you resist? You’d have to be an idiot to not invest your time, money and hope to get ...
Views: 3143(5 votes) - How Addiction Effects Our Life of Purpose. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Sherrie Vitello"The purpose of life is a life of purpose" When I read this quote I realized that this is what everyone needs to live by in order to feel content, gratitude and happy about their lives. Having a purpose. When a human-being has no purpose in their lives they are much more susceptible to staying ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - How Can We Achieve Happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*To answer this question, I need to ask myself many more questions. 'Achieving' means that I can do something to get to the state of 'happiness'? What can I do? Can 'happiness' be a goal? I don't think so. Yes, people all want to be happy, mostly by striving to fulfill their wishes and desires of ...
Views: 2549(1 vote) - How Can You Deal with Difficult People With Out Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from BHASWETI GEWHASLike many difficult situations in life you can definitely learn how to cope with negative people in life, with ease, grace and peace. If you look around, you will find people who are great sources of encouragements; create positive influences and bring joy to your heart. I call then our ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - How Do I Change my Life? How do I Go on The Fascinating Journey of Self Discovery, and Discover the Life I was Meant to Live? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Jan AshbyHow do I change my life? You start with yourself. You change from the inside. Ultimately, this will reflect outwardly and will serve to improve things in your life - such as your relationships with others. And other things will begin to change, as well. Such as an improvement in your ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - How Good Habits Will Improve Your Success - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Beate CheletteHave you ever caught yourself doing something that doesn’t really work, but then you still do it over and over again? I know I have. In our personal and business lives we sometimes find ourselves stuck with ineffective habits—even when we know better. Other times we just do things because we ...
Views: 2671(1 vote) - How Often Do You Laugh A Day? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThere has been much research which is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine. More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ...
Views: 20680(2 votes) - How to Attain Happiness Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Diane DemmarHappiness wealth – the two go hand in hand in our society especially as consumerism takes over and marketers try to constantly get you to buy their products. After all, the more wealth and "things" you have, the happier you “think” you are, right? On the contrary, happiness wealth has less to ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - How To Be Happy - by “Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.” - Helen Keller
Oh, come on. Admit it.
We all do it every single day.
Everybody enjoys wallowing in a little self-pity. It feels great to remind ourselves how terrible the world is. How ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - How to Be Happy Despite Your Partner's "Flaws" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellHow can we find happiness and have a perfect relationship when our partner is abusive in some way? What if no matter how loving you are, your partner still behaves in a physically or verbally violent manner? This situation can be enormously frustrating, extremely challenging, and even ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - How To Be Happy In Life - The 9 Paths To Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Jonathan HuieSometimes it appears that life throws more obstacles in our path than we can handle. However, even in the face of the most challenging circumstances, you can make the choice to be happy by following these 9 paths to happiness. 1. Honor Yourself: Remember what the flight attendant says, "Put ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - How to Be Happy – New Scientific Discoveries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy work denounces many false impressions and lies. I clearly show you that if you want to be happy you must eliminate what is bad, without eluding you. This is the truth I discovered after continuing Carl Jung’s research into the unknown region of the human psyche through dream ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - How to Be Happy: 7 Tips to Regain Your Optimism - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Susan MalleryHappiness is a choice, but it’s hard to choose happiness when the world around you is down in the dumps. Rather than decide to “be happy,” a goal so ambitious that it can feel impossible to achieve, make a resolution to take specific steps toward happiness. You need to retrain your brain to ...
Views: 3437(8 votes) - How to Come into Alignment with your Kick-Ass Dream - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Leah ShapiroIn my last post I left you pondering the question: “How do I get into alignment with my big dream?” I will share one way with you now. Focus on the “What” and the “Why” of your dream and forget about the “How” for now. I know that this may sound like crazy talk, but I assure you that I have ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - How to Create a Vision for Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Leah ShapiroThe process of creating your Vision for your Life is simple: Imagine all the fun, exciting, good feeling stuff you want in every aspect of your life. You can do it for your life as a whole, and/or break it down and create a separate vision for each part. For example: My basic vision for my ...
Views: 2141(1 vote) - How to deal with Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Aditya LokareWhat is Procrastination:- It is nothing but delaying a particular task for the instant pleasure or there can be other reasons also which leads to Procrastination. Common Reasons Why We Procrastinate:- 1) Fear of Failure – We all have different definitions of value, simply ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - How To Eat Healthy And Stay Happy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Sarah BorowskiMeals are the only supply of energy. But meals routines need to be great or else food itself may cause many diseases. We ought to know precisely about our meals before all of us consume this. We have to study publications, seek advice from a few dieticians and also see the internet to get more ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - How to Feel the Love All Around You - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWe all have moments in life when we are just not feeling the love. In every kind of love, there are times when things go wrong and people disappoint you. It happens to the best of us. I want you to know that when you feel this way that everything is fine. There is nothing wrong with you. You may ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - How to finance a used car purchase- car loan or personal loan? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from finheal. comIn this article, I would like to reply to the questions that many people have regarding the financing feature. People are purchasing second-hand cars mainly for two reasons – one of the reasons is having a constrained budget or they want to purify the driving skills in the used car before ...
Views: 569(1 vote) - How to Find Happiness: Resentful? Who, Me? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonResentment. It’s such an ugly word. You don’t usually think of it when considering how to find happiness! But it’s critical to the process! Let me show you how… What causes resentment? Feeling taken advantage of! As moms, this could be considered a daily occurrence if we’re not in the ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - How to Find Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Willie HortonThe normal mind is hard-wired to ensure that you will never find peace of mind. Research confirms that each of us is peppered with, on average, some fifty thousand thoughts each day. Many of these whizz through our field of consciousness at such speed that we don’t notice them. Then there ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - How to Find True Love and Definition of True Love—Answers to the Search for Love - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbWhat is the definition of true love? I think most people tend to think of true love as that one soul mate that 'completes' them. However, using a quote from Shaman Charles Crooks, "We are all part of the whole and not separate" creates a dilemma when it comes to this perception of true love. How ...
Views: 3311(4 votes) - How To Find Your REAL SELF Again - by On the surface it seems an odd idea that you could actually be anything other than who you really are. But from the time we can talk, we’re being programmed to “fit in”. We find ourselves conforming in order to please the people we love, and who love us. “ But sometimes that means that you have ...
Views: 10456(1 vote) - How To Go With The Flow - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from James LeGrandIn our society, we often use the phrase, “Go with the flow.” Many of us have not given any thought as to what that means. Going with the flow means moving with the flow of events. It means that you move with the present, and you do not fight against it. The present is also known as ...
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