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You can Be Happier in just 2 minutes a day!
Here’s how it works:
• 1 minute in the morning to acknowledge three things you’re grateful for
• 1 minute in the evening to recall three triumphs of your day
And if you add in 10-15 minutes on the weekend to review your week,
acknowledge what ... Views: 1835
We can all agree that a good attitude means everything. A good attitude makes positive things happen. But what do you do on those days when everything just seems to go wrong? You can shift that energy from bad to good. Here are some useful tips to help you.
1) Quick ... Views: 1835
You feed your body several times a day, but how often do you nourish your spirit? You exercise your mind almost constantly, but how often do you connect with your inner being?
In this hectic world our attention is drawn by all sorts of issues and tasks-clean the house, care for the children, ... Views: 1835
The understanding of reincarnation leads to perspectives on many hidden issues of life so that our vision expands. As a result, the outlook on one’s life also expands helping us treat everyone and everything on earth with respect and dignity.
It is good to live one’s life on this earth ... Views: 1835
The origin of most conflicts, whether between couples, colleagues or friends, stems from the conviction that each party feels he/she is “right.” One’s needs, values and interests thus differ from the other to the point that each party will try to persuade the other to agree with what one ... Views: 1834
“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” - Zig Ziglar
Here’s one thing I’m pretty sure of:
I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know “How to Get Over Criticism.”
I’ll bet you’d prefer a guide called: “How to ... Views: 1834
Sometimes we are so occupied with our daily routine in life that we forget that "we" are the most important element of our existence. We need to be nourished in order to grow.
When we look at the people around us, we most likely find that most people's favorite pastime is to complain. And just ... Views: 1834
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com
Also listen to Brenda’s free, weekly 15-minute channeled “Creation Energies” show on blogtalkradio.com. Her radio show does not contain the same message as her weekly blogs.
Dear Ones,
We have not ... Views: 1830
End the age old war between your body, heart and mind and claim your power, beauty and freedom now!
Are you one of the 9 out of 10 women in our country today who is in a war with your body? Do you believe the only way you’ll have the body you want, the body men will be attracted to, is by ... Views: 1830
1. Be You
Being you is just that - being you, no matter what is expected of you. It’s taking all that you are – your values, beliefs, talents, skills and passions – and making them live in the real world. Being you is not about living your life according to the roles that the world expects of ... Views: 1830
Wake your mind up today, at any time, and feel filled with the love and embodiment of power, strength and courage to overcome all setbacks. Whether they are emotional, physical, spiritual, or even monetary, you have the ability to change it. You can improve your journey in this physical lifetime ... Views: 1829
Professional Gaming Mice.
There has been tons of innovation in the gaming industry in the past decade, dedicated gaming hardware manufacturing companies (such as Logitech and Razer) are working day and night to come up with new ideas and bring new technology advantage to the masses. One of the ... Views: 1829
When you have one of those days when everything imaginable goes wrong, finding ways of how to change your mood can often seem impossible.
You’ve experienced that, haven’t you?
We get so caught up in the unfolding hassles and disorders we forget how simple it is to change our mood to make ... Views: 1828
The Law of Attraction has been popularised by the movie "The Secret" in recent years, but if we look back into history, we can see that there have been vocal proponents from many different time periods. For example, Florence Scovel Shinn was an early 20th century Metaphysics writer and teacher ... Views: 1828
The happy friend is a lifesaver who can bring you up when feeling down. The importance of happy friends is critical to your happiness. There is powerful energy in the moods of people. The mood basically relates to energy, it is an energy that can be felt but not seen. How many times have we felt ... Views: 1826
Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn how you can start the healing process to become a better you! Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to ... Views: 1826
Let’s discuss some more ways to take back our puppet strings from our puppeteers.
We have already discussed the need to take responsibility and do away with blaming, the necessity for a real desire to change, and the commitment to do what it takes to change and achieve happiness. Then we ... Views: 1826
When the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll ... Views: 1825
Have you ever thought about how powerful your thoughts are and how quickly they can alter your mood? Truthfully, how often does a thought or series of thoughts ruin a perfectly good day for you? How often do you grab something to eat to calm or soothe yourself because of overwhelming, anxious ... Views: 1824
A Simple Life Gap Map That Makes Sense Of The Ones You Have To Pay For
By
Bill Cottringer
“Life gets to be fun only when we begin to feel free to live it; but there is no real freedom apart from responsibility and ownership.” ~Dr. Henry Cloud.
Here are two important things you know ... Views: 1823
CHARACTER-BUILDING
By Bill Cottringer
If you do a Google search on “character-building programs in schools” you will uncover nearly a quarter of a million hits. Why is character-building such an important topic getting so much attention in our schools? First of all it is not ... Views: 1823
For many of us at times it has seemed as though living a life of our dreams was not realistic. We have held down jobs that we have disliked, stayed in less than healthy relationships out of fear of the unknown and resigned ourselves to the concept that we are here to struggle and then we die. ... Views: 1822
• Write letters to loved ones telling them how much they mean to you, before it's too late: Avoid the regret many feel in losing a loved one by writing Loving Letters to loved ones who have had a significant positive impact in your life. This single act will ensure you the peace of mind that ... Views: 1822
When the priest was moved to a new parish he approached he asked his superior to ask for permission, “Would you mind if I smoked while praying?” and was, not too surprisingly, turned down.
Some wise people instinctively know they can gain approval by how they ask. Set the stage for people to ... Views: 1820
“Give without expectation and receive with reckless abandon.”
― By Colleen Mariotti, Livology: A Global Guide to a Deliberate Life
Enjoy this holiday season and be mindful of the ways in which you give and receive. The quotes abound on this subject. I like the quotes that highlight the ... Views: 1820
Our outer surroundings supply nourishment for creative endeavors and the pursuit of fulfilling the dream of living a quality life.
The not so obvious challenge that we each face is how to grow an internal life that matches the vibrancy and illumination that makes up our outer reality.
Are ... Views: 1819
Welcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Newsletter. Our intention is to remind you our readers, friends and connections we are all part of a much larger, ever evolving community. As part of that the Journal is now available on Youtube so that you can listen to it as well as view some of the scenery ... Views: 1818
At Christmas time all my friends seemed happy, friendly and excited for the big day when Santa Claus would deliver presents to their house. My father was Jewish and my mother gentile which was why when I was growing up Christmas was more of a celebration of family getting together, eating, ... Views: 1818
Marriage is a concept of union of two distinctly different brains and souls for beginning of a social life together. This makes planning a wedding ceremony a lengthy process requiring a great deal of effort and sincere planning.
Caterers, bridal dresses are some of the common features behind ... Views: 1818
Some people are uncomfortable with ambiguity. They have a need for precision. In their eyes, the world is clearly defined. Things are good or bad, right or wrong, virtuous or sinful. The problem is, the only time that is true is while we dream. Of what value is life if we choose to sleep through ... Views: 1817
After the warm glow of Christmas, January and February can appear to be cold, somber and miserable months.
The gloomy days of winter are mirrored in many people’s lives as they feel slightly depressed, and low on energy and motivation.
Here are six ways to banish the “winter blues” by ... Views: 1816
Excuses stop you from having more fun, more love and more good times in your life. That’s the only thing they do. We’re presented with unlimited opportunities to do, see and experience life. Go here, go there, go everywhere. The problem is we just can’t do everything so we say no to plenty of ... Views: 1816
When it comes to changing our unhealthy thoughts and ideas, there are several factors that—most often than not—stand in our way. And the first one is undoubtly the tenacity of the habits we have acquired in our youth.
For example, we all know how difficult it is to learn to speak a new ... Views: 1815
What is hypnosis? The formal definition is: "It's a bypassing of our critical factor, the conscious mind." When we bypass it, we walk in an open door, and we're communicating directly to the accommodating, helpful unconscious mind, the part of us that defines and determines our behaviors and ... Views: 1815
Grading your teams’ performance is one of the most powerful ways to improve the strength of your company’s human capital, although it is often viewed negatively by both employees and managers alike. Many people have made arguments against grading on performance, but in most cases, their ... Views: 1814
Dazzling fireworks color the night skies. People are dancing, laughing and having barbeques with friends. The 4th of July is one of those holidays that we seem to always remember: It was the 4th of July many years ago when Ed flew from NYC to Rome on his long journey by air, land and sea to ... Views: 1813
Ever wonder what you’re doing here – what life is all about? Ever wonder why life’s ups and downs toss you around like a piece of driftwood – why life seems to go swingingly for some people but not for you? Ever wonder will there be an end to stress and worry – whether, some day, you’ll be able ... Views: 1813
Congratulations! You stepped out there to fulfill your dreams. You clearly understand that having lasting, meaningful success means setting priorities and being focused on achieving your goals. You are not just a wish upon a star dreamer, your sleeves are rolled way up and the elbow grease is ... Views: 1812
Do you find yourself at times shaking your head at situations you encounter where you just want to say: “I thought we were out of the dark ages.” Well, it’s been one of those weeks for me. I just finished Gloria Steinem’s book: “Revolution from Within: a Book of Self-Esteem”. I ordered it ... Views: 1812
We walk through life wondering why there are people that hurt us in the world. What would happen if we began to realize that they are not there to hurt us but to help heal us?
In many ways we walk through life not realizing how we affect others. We do not realize that one smile, action, or ... Views: 1812
No doubt you have heard the phrase "change the way you look at things and the things you look at change". This is such a powerful phrase because it points out that the one thing you always have control of is your thoughts -- which means you can literally choose to feel happy, or not. How often ... Views: 1811
I commend you for your courage and strength to stay when leaving would have been so easy.
I commend you for knowing just what to say when I am at a loss for words.
I commend you for being so smart and never making anyone feel inadequate.
I commend you for your passion for making ... Views: 1811
I am writing this in the UK. Here we cannot escape the fact that there is an election going on in the USA. It is all over our televisions and newspapers. Both candidates talk about money, the credit crunch, the state of the stock market. They also look at moral issues such as abortion and make ... Views: 1811
Many people say with pride—“I’m a giver.” However, no one announces, “I'm a receiver”—albeit there are more receivers than givers.
The age old question— “Is It better to give than to receive,” is a miss nomer. The truth of the matter is, while you are giving you are receiving and while you ... Views: 1809
According to Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young."
At a recent event that I spoke at, sitting up front and center, was Florence - a lady who introduced herself to me, telling me that she ... Views: 1809
Why You Want To Abandon Your Comfort Zone Right Now
By
Bill Cottringer
“The security and safety of a comfort zone are a persistent illusion; but the only real security is in accepting your insecurities as you venture outside of your comfort zone.” ~The author.
Here are six very good reasons to ... Views: 1809
Free music is something that every user seeks. It is a search that never ends. There are thousands (if not millions) of websites provide services for free music downloads and
video songs download. The best file quality is provided to the users at all time. The following is a list of the best ... Views: 1808
What’s in your heart? What’s really in your heart? Do you know? Have you thought about it lately?
So many of us live our day-to-day lives simply going through the motions. We just go on doing the things we’ve always done. We talk to the same people about the same things, ... Views: 1807
Most 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: 1806
Reputation and hip-hop musicians and artists are known for their braggadocio, aspiration, and, in most cases, plans for the purpose of total social domination. Hip hop and hip-hop personalities are legendary for branching out there and wanting to become greater "brands" in as well themselves, ... Views: 1805