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Is there a jerk where you work? Have you ever worked with an honors graduate from Bully Bootcamp who intimidated, threatened, humiliated, or dominated other people?
SHOULD YOU BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD BULLY?
Yes . . . and no. Although it’s true you need to ... Views: 5184
In Part Two of this series, "Elevate Your Self-love, Confidence and Personal Empowerment," you gained tips for ending negative comparisons to other people that zap your self-esteem and confidence. You've begun to surround yourself with excellent role models who will inspire you to be Your ... Views: 5170
Many personal development ‘gurus’ lead people to believe that, once you follow their course of action, life will be plain sailing – only good things will happen –life will simply be one wonderful moment after the next. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I recently got a call from one of ... Views: 4963
Does your inner critic ever plummet your self-esteem with negative self-talk about your appearance, your abilities or your life? Take advantage of proven tools guaranteed to help you turn your inner critic into an empowering inner coach more valuable than all the gold in Fort Knox.
The tips ... Views: 4912
All of us have a powerful inner critic that sometimes holds us back with critical comments and beliefs. When we don’t understand how to work with our negative internal voice and we don’t understand that it has our best interests in mind, our misguided inner gremlin blasts us with ... Views: 4847
CO2 cartridges are quite preferred these days, particularly among bikers. Bicycling is a typical sport not merely in the United States but also in various parts of the world. Because of that, the demand for CO2 cartridges is really high. One typical question asked about it is which of the 12g or ... Views: 4847
WHY TRADITIONAL APPROACHES FAIL TO PRODUCE THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS YOU WANT
Most people are hungry for happiness. They're searching for real answers to age-old questions because much of what we've been taught is upside down and backward. For example, when people put on a happy face or try ... Views: 4818
My husband and I coach a lot of people, and many of these people are at a transition point in their lives or they are experiencing pain and no longer want to be in struggle. Wherever you are in life, everyone wants to be living a better life–their best life. We all have moments during our ... Views: 4750
“Making a difference” is not just a scheduled event or activity, but a moment anytime when a person finds it in his/her heart to do something good, to care or to share, or to make a voluntary contribution to another individual, a community or our society.
When we consciously give or do ... Views: 4664
Celebrating one’s birthday is considered to be one of the most awaited events for most people. For others, especially the old ones, would often than not forget their birthday for this greatly reminds them of being a year older and be the oldest among their group of friends. But whatever the ... Views: 4617
I visit my mother in a nursing home several days a week. Each time I leave I am grateful for being able to walk into the bright sunshine on my own two legs. There are so many things to be thankful for in my life – among them good health, my skills and abilities and caring relationships. I find ... Views: 4583
Hello, my name is Tinksy. I’m an amazingly beautiful and joyful butterfly. I was told my wings are colourful and bright and that it’s a true joy to watch me fly gracefully from flower to flower.
However, I haven’t always been like this. Let me tell you something about my long journey...
I ... Views: 4536
It’s about time we learn how to make people happy. Who says the world has to live under gray skies all the time? Besides, we need a bit of cheering up. And the world will definitely become a better place if we all did our part in keeping our neighbors cheerful.
If you want to learn how to ... Views: 4497
Could you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ... Views: 4485
We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in one’s heart, or worse, causing enough pain and anguish to impact the quality of life. It is always ... Views: 4439
Relate to this? A worker sitting at his/her desk and imaging how life would be better almost anywhere but right there - feeling unsatisfied with the present situation but also not knowing how to break free.
Now ask yourself: Why anyone would settle for the mediocre and mundane? True, there ... Views: 4433
The title above is a paraphrase of the Terry Cole-Whittaker best-selling book about how most of us have a strong tendency to believe that we are not valuable as human beings when others reject us.
However, let us remember that when we experience the rejection and the contempt of others, it is ... Views: 4427
Re-channeling Stress into Something Positive
What if someone told you there was a way that you could re-channel the negative effects of stress into something that is productive and positive? What if someone told you that you literally redefine yourself into a negative belief when you are ... Views: 4420
Happy people have a different way of thinking and doing things. They maintain a positive attitude about people, things and life in general. They interpret the world that they live in differently than the average person.
Happy people generally have the following habits that express their ... Views: 4383
Get ready, I am going to out myself here.
I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate.
This ... Views: 4378
Gina consulted with me because her marriage was falling apart. She had discovered that her husband was having yet another affair, and when he was with her, he was either angry or withdrawn. She had requested numerous times that he join her in couples therapy, but he had no interest in healing ... Views: 4375
“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” - E. L. Doctorow
I have written and spoken many times about strategies for creating authentic happiness, and the recurring theme has always been “Happiness is not something you can pursue; it is who you are”. ... Views: 4363
EMILY'S ELIXIR
a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink
You can feel good looking at this drink.
Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect.
Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – if ... Views: 4361
Dog owners know all too well that coming home to their wagging tailed dog is the greatest feeling in the world. When you walk into the home, you truly light up your dogs life. They love you unconditionally and probably see you at your very worst, but they don't care, they adore you regardless of ... Views: 4348
The Dalai Lama says that we all share one common aspiration: we all want to be happy; no one wants to suffer. This universal desire binds us together. At some point the realization dawns that no matter how big the paycheck is, no matter how many degrees we get, no matter how nice the house and ... Views: 4318
The egoic mind is the cause of suffering. Nothing more. Suffering only happens in response to a thought. We suffer because we think something about what is happening, what happened, or what might happen. We create a story about what is, what was, or what will be; then we suffer over it. We ... Views: 4310
Poseidon seemed to be the Greek God for the ocean, and had control over earthquakes. He or she is often symbolized holding the trident. His symbols include the dolphin, horses and bull. Wearing Traditional God costumes can make superior homemade Halloween outfits. These can also be used for a ... Views: 4300
"Do as Jesus did." At some point in our lives we have all heard this, and it is a valid statement. However, we soon find that, in our human efforts, it is seldom easy to accomplish. Why? Jesus taught some very basic truths. Why do we find it so difficult to do as He did? The problem is not in ... Views: 4294
Why You Should be Arrogant
Each of us has something we value that we are devoted to within ourselves, that we are 'better at' than other people are because we pay attention more to that one thing than others do. This is our personal superiority, and by golly, we are entitled to it.
My ... Views: 4284
1. Breeding Pair of Clownfish
So that you can breed this sort of fish, you need a mated pair. The simplest way to do is to find a mated pair and the second way is to obtain two clownfish if they are still young. Young clownfish usually are males but once the dominant fish was confirmed, the ... Views: 4284
“Life is an adventure. Every day is an adventure. Today is adventurous. Tomorrow will be another adventure. Our life is like undiscovered continents and every human being is a never – ending story.” S. Casta
There aren't many adventurous life or love quotes, but the ones I found on Funny love ... Views: 4261
I was 41 years old, stretched out on a lounge chair by my pool and reflecting on my life. I had achieved all that I thought I needed to be happy.
You see when I was a child, I imagined there were five main things that ensured a happy life: a successful career that helped people, a loving ... Views: 4249
Some lottery winning stories are just unbelievable and so out of this world. Some people hit the Euromillions jackpot by sheer luck, even after missing death by a whisker. There is the Croatian man who missed death a record six times, and then went ahead and won a million dollars in a lottery ... Views: 4247
Indian Lehenga choli contains traveled a large way on the royal mandement of Mughal Business to a favorite dress regarding Indian women for all types for ceremonial occasions. It happens to be exciting to learn about the origin connected with lehenga choli, which says that it was in the ... Views: 4226
In the Bhagavad-Gita there exists an abundance of incredible information. As I was reading through it this morning I was struck by a passage that encapsulates so beautifully another way in which we can encounter peace. In Chapter 2 Krishna says to Arjuna, "Perform your duty equipoised, O Arjuna, ... Views: 4218
Have you ever woken up with a sense of inner excitement for no apparent reason? Gone through your day beaming from the inside out? Felt a sense of ease and peacefulness no matter what the circumstance? This is what true joy feels like.
We all get glimpses of this state when things go our ... Views: 4210
If you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ... Views: 4199
Who is in control of you? Well, if you're not accepting responsibility for your life or what happens in it, it isn't you! In order for you to really create the life you want, then you have to accept responsibility for everything that happens in it. If you accept responsibility for something and ... Views: 4192
Loneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or ... Views: 4190
When I ask people what they want they invariably request that they would choose more love, more money, and more often than not they want more happiness. This led me to question, “What is happiness?
Here’s my interpretation of happiness and unhappiness.
Happiness or unhappiness is a choice. ... Views: 4190
Your happiness and emotional wellness mainly depend on the fact that you know, understand, and accept the true cause of your emotions -- whether positive or negative, good or bad.
As a matter of fact, I insist heavily on this point because it is the cornerstone of the entire system by which ... Views: 4187
When you work in business, communication is vitally important. In order to develop your company you must network with others, building business relationships and presenting your company in a strong light is an all important factor.This is where compliment slips come in, compliment slips have the ... Views: 4160
If someone told you that you could be unconditionally happy, you would do whatever this took. Or, would you?
In Anthony De Mello’s book, Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality, he wrote that it is challenging to be unconditionally happy because we fight it. Why do we fight it? We ... Views: 4160
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Give Love to Other People - by Angelene O'Reilly http://www.angeleneoreilly.com Skype: angelene.o.reilly
I personally feel much more content and happy with myself when I am sharing love with others. There is not enough love giving in our world I am noticing more and more everyday. Why is this happening?
I have seen many articles written on love and most of them either revolve around religion or ... Views: 4121
If I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over.
I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too."
Certainly, money can buy you ... Views: 4111
Watching television’s “sitcom’s”, I can’t help but notice that most of the plots revolve around the same theme – someone being afraid to tell someone else the truth. We saw it in the years that Ross loved Rachel, that Niles loved Daphne, or that George hated Susan. We saw it in virtually every ... Views: 4062
Timeshare ownership has been long regarded as a great opportunity to ‘own’ your own little slice of paradise. But with the soaring price of timeshare properties, and the yearly or monthly maintenance fees associated with owning a timeshare, many interested buyers have been looking for a ... Views: 4031
Excited mattress pads can be electric safeguards put towards the bottom part of the mattress model utilized to heat up the bed mattress sheets and bed for a nice sleep through the winter season a great number particularly in the course of winter. Some of these is that make up the gallery of ... Views: 3984
What if there were just two choices you could make to insure that next year would be wonderful? There actually are, and these choices are quite simple in concept, yet not easy to do. They are not things you do on the outside, such as exercising your body (which is always a good thing to do!) but ... Views: 3973