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Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Robert SimicTime Is Not Your Problem - by Robert Simic- Money Speaks - Bankers Jargon! Doesn't anyone speak English? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from mandie crawfordHave you ever sat there listening to your banker go on and on in a language you don\'t quite understand. Do you find they are speaking in acronyms and encrypted messages? Do you sometimes just want to shout..... Speak my language! Bankers often speak in a language that seems foreign to you ...
Views: 2710 - 7 Days of Inspirational Quotes - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, I felt drawn to do something different today. I therefore will be sharing with you some of my inspirational quotes which I have used over the years to buoy my spirit when I was faced with the numerous challenges that life presented to me. I trust that they also bring you comfort and ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - Why children behave the way they do - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Ruth EdensorDo you ever wonder as I did why some children thrive in life are well behaved and are more successful than others? Have you ever wondered why? While working within childcare for 30 years I became intrigued as to why children behaved the way they did. I wanted to understand more and work ...
Views: 2693(8 votes) - How To Get Over The Fear Of Rejection - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Anna AparicioAs humans, being rejected is one of our biggest fears. This fear sometimes keeps us from doing things that we want to do, or that we need to do in order to improve our lives. One of the inherent needs we are born with, or that maybe we acquire during out childhood, is the need to be liked and ...
Views: 2690(3 votes) - The Importance of Self-Esteem as a Manager - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Sandra AbellMatt has been a supervisor for several months, yet he continues to struggle with the image of himself in his new role. He knows his job is to lead and manage people, but he doesn’t believe in himself or trust his ability do this well. Matt’s challenge is that he doesn’t value himself as a ...
Views: 2690 - Life Coaching and The Power of Positive Thinking Can Equal Great Success in All Aspects of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Dr. Laney RayNearly everyone at some point in their life has heard the phrase “the power of positive thinking” and the message is so true – there IS power in thinking in terms of positive versus negative. Life coaching is another arena that many are taking advantage of today in order to bring happiness, ...
Views: 2688(3 votes) - Being Highly Sensitive and being “Special” - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Antonis RemoundosIn 1996 Elaine Aron created the term “Highly Sensitive Person” or HSP to describe and study a big part of the population (and also higher animals) that has different ways to deal with stimuli, information, thoughts and emotions. This term is neither metaphysical nor spiritual, is very practical ...
Views: 2681(3 votes) - CRIPPLING BEHAVIOURS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU FROM GETTING WHAT YOU WANT - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Anna AparicioA few years ago, I thought that mindset was about 10% of the reason for why one person would succeed, while someone else wouldn't. Then, the more I worked on myself, and the more I worked with clients, the more I thought it was like fifty fifty. Now, I believe that your success is 90% ...
Views: 2679(4 votes) - “Life Training - Life Is a Garden… You Reap What You Sow” - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gary EbyBefore anything else let me start off with what Robert Louis Stevenson once said, “Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. It’s another way to Coach Life. For Life Business, there are laws! As a matter of fact there are certain immutable laws. These laws ...
Views: 2677(1 vote) - How to become a stronger person - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Anna AparicioEarly today I made a comment on Facebook: I tell you one thing you need in order to change your life: you need to be stronger. Straight away, I received comments saying “it’s easier said than done”, and asking “how is one to be strong when things are bad?” It is, easier said than done, ...
Views: 2670(2 votes) - Another Word For Failure - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2007 from Deborah !BakerBy failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail¡K Thomas Edison¡¦s quote as his laboratory burned to the ground Failure is not an event, objective, enemy, irreversible, stigma, avoidable, or final. It is only a lesson. There are five rules for being human: 1) we learn lessons; 2) there are no ...
Views: 2654 - Six Ways to Avoid Misunderstandings - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithEarly in my career I found myself being involved in countless situations that resulted in misunderstandings. My natural reaction was to blame others, rather than accept responsibility. I used to think it was the other person’s fault if he or she did not understand something or explain ...
Views: 2635(3 votes) - The Key's To Hypnotic Success - How To Be Truly Happy, Healthy & Content In All Areas of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Jonathan RoyleTHE KEY'S TO HYPNOTIC SUCCESS By: Dr. Jonathan Royle – www.magicalguru.com As is well known within the Psychotherapy world “We are all products of our environment” or to be more accurate: “We are all products of our environment, unless we are given the tools and opportunities to ...
Views: 2634(1 vote) - How do you perceive life? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatHow do you perceive life? By Pierre Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformation Coach The story of the two frogs Two frogs fell in a small well. They both started asking themselves what they should now do. One said: ‘Let us try to climb and get out of this well. We shall then be free to see the world.’ ...
Views: 2628(6 votes) - Midlife is the Perfect Time to Bloom - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Tomar LevineI’m a late bloomer and a midlife bloomer, someone who only started fully blooming in the second half of life. That is why I am so passionate about helping other women bloom later in life. Because really, there is no age limit to what I mean by blooming. My concept of late blooming has changed ...
Views: 2619 - Remaking Yourself — In Who’s Image? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from William AndersonVisualizing, imaging, vision maps and vision boards —affirmations, self-talk, self-image and body image. This is the language of the mystical psychology of Creative Self-Improvement. It is a quasi-scientific method of remaking one’s self into a new and better model, devoid of the mistakes and ...
Views: 2613(3 votes) - 5 GUARANTEED WAYS TO SCREW UP YOUR WEIGHT LOSS - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Anna AparicioDo you insist on screwing up your weight loss efforts and making sure you stay overweight and unhappy forever? Here’s 5 ways you may have been doing this: 1/ WEIGHING YOURSELF EVERY DAY: It is completely unnecessary and you will only be disappointed and frustrated. When you step on the ...
Views: 2594(2 votes) - It Only Matters What You Think - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainEach and every day we encounter an opinion or belief that is in direct contrast to what we believe. We either accept that someone has a different opinion or we become frustrated with that person's opinion. And when you accept someone else's view of your life you then assume a belief about ...
Views: 2593 - The Chattering Monkey or The Silent Monk - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joan LaineThere are times in our lives, when we are so busy thinking, that it actually stops us from being in action towards the dreams that we have created in our imagination. So how do we know whether the creative sparks in our imagination will truly manifest new realities or remain dreamscapes, ...
Views: 2581(2 votes) - Stress Management Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Senol ASANStress is something that we face more and more in today's life. It is caused by a number of different situational factors, but if you find yourself in constant stress on daily basis in your life, it may cause a lot of issues in all areas of your life. Fortunately, these issues can be avoided ...
Views: 2566(1 vote) - Seasons of Change: The Law of Rhythm - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Charlene MurphyI’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “Everything is either growing or it’s dying.” It’s a simple expression that sums up the Universal Law of Rhythm, which states that the energy in the universe is like a pendulum. When something swings to the right, then it must swing to the left. Everything in ...
Views: 2561(1 vote) - How to Move Forward When You Feel Stuck - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from ASHA TYSONSometimes you may feel like you don't have the support you need to move forward. You might feel busted and disgusted. When it's your turn to be encouraged, you may feel no one can or will help. We have all been there. But you don't have to be there anymore. I discovered something that all ...
Views: 2552 - Taking Back Your Power - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciThe simple version of my directions for taking your power back are: Start taking responsibility for making your own self be happy, and stop expecting other people to make you feel good! I figure I’d give a little more information that that, though. Starting with my own embarrassing past (um, ...
Views: 2552(4 votes) - Life Changing Conversations Using Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanDid you know that we use about six metaphors per minute in the English language? Are you aware that our unconscious mind thinks and responds best to symbolic language i.e. metaphors? Did you know that all learning and change occurs at the unconscious level? A metaphor is a story told with a ...
Views: 2543 - Happiness: why you should give up everything to enjoy something - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Anna AparicioEvery day is full of little happenings that bring us happiness: getting home form a hard day at work and slouching on the couch, a hug from a partner, a call from a friend… it is the little things that are determining factors in our estate of mind. We need these to minimise the hardships we ...
Views: 2542(1 vote) - Architect of Your Destiny - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lisa MininniThe Architect of Your Destiny is Yourself How do you get to the next level? This is a question I often get from the entrepreneurs I work with. Whether it is a five figure entrepreneur who wants to go to six figures or six to seven figures, I always think of some of the quotes of the wise ...
Views: 2524(2 votes) - UberAwareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerWaking up a few days ago, who would have guessed that it would be my last normal morning; that this could happen to my fit, athletic and what I considered to be a very co-ordinated body…but it was...and it did! I often get bursts of inspiration and creativity when I get home from my runs and ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - Why Positive Thinking, Will Power or Affirmations Don't Work? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Marie O'NeilHave you tried positive thinking, in the hope that it would change your life? What about Affirmations? Or even will power? Only to discover it works sometimes and not others? And like so many others, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that all that advice is just a waste of time, money ...
Views: 2505(8 votes) - Holiday Party Tips And Checklist - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is getting close to that time of year when we are going to be entertaining more than usual and we will need a Master Plan in order to remember everything on our lists. Entertaining can be stressful, there are so many things to think of and plan for, things to purchase, not to mention when ...
Views: 2490 - S.A.D? How to beat the winter blues - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Anna AparicioAnyone who knows me knows I am not a fan of winter. Understatement! Come October I turn into a bit of a bear (metaphorically speaking) and all I want to do is hibernate. Wake me up on the first of May when the earth comes alive; when I can see the world in multicolour, hear the birds sing, feel ...
Views: 2489(2 votes) - Happiness And Your Health: Which Comes First? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiOne of the most intriguing aspects of recent research is the fact that there is an undeniable link between your health and your level of happiness. There's always been an acknowledged link between the two -- the search for health and happiness as a combination is a popular refrain repeated by ...
Views: 2488 - How Can What I Say To Myself Change My Life & Business - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Lee Mickler-CreechI have been asked this question over and over in my life and my work as a Peak Performance Coach and Turn Around Specialist. It has been asked equally between my business and personal clients and friends. It is as simple as this. Do you know how many thoughts you have each day of your life? ...
Views: 2488 - Are You ‘Toward’ Motivated or ‘Away-From’ Motivated? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Travis BellThe headline says it all, doesn’t it? Just by reading it, you’ve probably already concluded what it’s all about and maybe, just maybe, which one is your most dominate, yes? Let me explain… There are 2 types of motivation: TOWARD & AWAY-FROM. Both can be highly effective in getting you motivated ...
Views: 2487 - Life Coach, What Is Unique About You? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou may have learned the same skills as your peers when you trained, but what is unique about you? What do you do or offer (or would like to) that’s different? Mike Litman said, “Your prosperity is hidden in the problem you were born to solve.” It’s not only about what is unique about you, ...
Views: 2485(4 votes) - ***Motivational Tool: Mental Snapshots - Find Out What Is Missing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Camille ScielziWhat are Mental Snapshots? Mental snapshots are a simple, wonderful self reflective motivational exercise to see which areas of life are going really well and areas where things are just not where you want them to be. Completing the exercise will show you a portrait of your life right now-- a ...
Views: 2460(2 votes) - Why is Personal Transformation From The Inside So Important? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleTransformed (wo)man can now FLI…on his/her own!... or Engendering FLI (The Feel like It) factor @ work. Billions are spent annually on skills training in South Africa and 80% of it is wasted. Typically around 1%-3% of annual salary budgets are apparently invested in people development, and ...
Views: 2458 - Imperfect Action is Better Than No Action At All - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoThere have been many times in my life that I have operated from the belief that no matter what it was I wanted to do or put out into the world, it had to be perfect before I could ever share it. I wasn’t going to launch my website, write any articles or hold a teleseminar until I was already ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Book Review: The Power Of Self-Coaching: The Five Essential Steps To Creating The Life You Want - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Coaching, the practice of assisting clients to determine and achieve personal goals. A coach will use a variety of methods, tailored to the client, to move through the process of setting and reaching goals. Bruce D Schneider is ...
Views: 2451 - 4 Ways You Can Benefit From Having A Coach And Mentor - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczLast weekend I was in Tampa, Florida for the first of several in-person events as part of a year long EnergyRich® Elite Mastermind Group I joined. The group and the event was unbelievably spectacular and I felt it was a great time to write a bit about the benefits of working with someone (or a ...
Views: 2448(8 votes) - Finding Your Treasures - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaUsually for common eyes, a treasure may be anything shiny. For a master, no treasures have to shine to be valuable. In fact, the most valuable things are immaterial. So, let me ask you... What is your treasure? Please take a brief moment to answer this question for yourself. Life is too short ...
Views: 2448(9 votes) - How to Create Your Own Personal Manifestation Manifesto - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from ruth davisA manifesto is a mission statement, a proclamation, an announcement. For me, it is also a declaration of what I want to manifest, or bring into reality. A manifesto is written in present tense, as if you are already being, doing having what you are proclaiming. A Manifestation Manifesto ...
Views: 2440 - 10 KEYS TO BUSINESS CONFIDENCE - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Anna AparicioThis past year I’ve thoroughly enjoyed coaching clients starting business ventures. New coaches trying to find a suitable niche, young businessmen and women with organisational and time management issues, a lovely lady starting a franchise, a self proclaimed entrepreneur with lots of ideas but ...
Views: 2432(1 vote) - Life Quotes On Being Grateful - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from David Roy JrQuotes are famous around the world. They are printed on newspapers and used in speech throughout the ages. The are different type of quotes and the most common are love quotes and life quotes. One of my favorite arrived from Satchel Paige: Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun ...
Views: 2429 - The Benefits of Having a Coach in Your Corner - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Sharon MikrutAlthough coaching is beginning to gain some momentum in the nonprofit field, most nonprofit professionals don't understand what coaching is or how it can be of value to them in their personal or professional life. Also, individuals often confuse coaching with therapy, counseling, or consulting. ...
Views: 2429 - The Key To Brain Power And Enhancing Your Performance - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anna AparicioDo you find it hard to focus or concentrate on the task at hand? Do you ever get brain fog, can’t think clearly or retain information? Do you tend to over analyze things or get mood swings for no apparent reason? A lot of my clients do. Housewives, students, successful business people, ...
Views: 2426(1 vote) - 4 Lifestyle Changes for Achieving your Highest Potential - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Michelle MayurOne of the most frequent questions I get from my more spiritual clients is, “How can I reach my highest potential?” Not surprisingly, your lifestyle habits and preferences contribute substantially to whether or not you ever reach your highest potential. To do so, you must be in peak physical, ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - THE C FACTOR: BOOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE with NLP - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Anna AparicioWomen, and men, of all ages and backgrounds come to my coaching practice: singletons looking for love, young professionals looking for a job, career or life direction, business people with public speaking fears, a lot of people struggling to lose weight… The common denominator is usually low ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - Depression: the most powerful ways to overcome it - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Anna AparicioThe other day a client told me he had been taking anti-depressants. I didn’t know him to be depressed, so I asked if he had been diagnosed. He said he went to the doctor because he’d been having trouble sleeping and he’d been stressed out, and the doctor prescribed anti-depressants. I was ...
Views: 2410(1 vote) - Awaken Your Rock Start Performer? Qualities to Peak Performance and Success - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Janet McNallyAre You a Rock Star Performer? Regardless of the industry you are in, you can have Rock Star Power! Now, I'm not talking the Hollywood celebrity kind, I'm referring to the people who tend to give extraordinary service with their work and with those around them. You influence, you love what ...
Views: 2399 - Equine Assisted Life Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from veronica garrettThe reason that the horse makes such a wonderful Life Coach is that he inspires in us the excellence we need to succeed in our own personal lives...and the ENERGY to make it happen. Preparing horse and rider for a career in Life Coaching Once horse and rider have reached a certain level and ...
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