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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- Thoughts Are Things By Dr. Jeanine - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Dr. Jeanine Austincopyright 2007 December 28, 2007 www.simplydivinesolutions.com While behavior in the world may be valuable, I find that thoughts and the monitoring of thoughts to be fundamentally important to our walk in the world. I once heard a fellow mother say to her child, “It isn’t ...
Views: 1924 - Five Tips On How To Keep Your New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Catherine BillamLast year an estimated seven million Britons made a New Year’s resolution. But 25 per cent had given up within a week and 39 per cent of resolutions had been abandoned by the end of January. A new year is a good time for a new start, but keeping change going is harder than you’d ...
Views: 1202 - 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 - Cleaning Projects That Take A Minute To Do - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerAre you strapped for time? You can get small things out of the way, but don't have time for those big projects until the weekend; so what can you do to fill in those spaces of time and help keep your home controlled of clutter? One minute or less projects to help keep your cleaning and ...
Views: 1321 - Why It Can Be Good To Wait For What You Want - by In this modern age of instant gratification, it's difficult to wait for something you want, isn't it? We're used to moving at a fast pace and having our needs met immediately.
Moving through a process of growth and development seems to take forever. We want to reach our goals NOW, not later. We ...
Views: 565 - One surprising word that can help you get what you want - by One, tiny word can bring about massive changes in your life. It's a word that we hate to hear, and hesitate to say ourselves. Have you guessed it? That's right, the word is 'no'.
Don't worry; I'm not going to tell you to become a negative, selfish person who refuses to help others. What I am ...
Views: 529 - Be-Do-Have - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Matthew ClarkMany of us have heard about that saying Be-Do-Have, wow is it really that simple? I wanted to share a story of how we started this idea of Life is a Playground and our home business Clark's Playground. Just about a year ago we were like so many working, day to day raising a family and making ...
Views: 889 - Red Velvet Cake - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Tuck SelfAre you comfy with the process of creating what you desire? Aware that you do it every moment of every day? Everything in life up to this point, and forever moving forward, is, was, and will be created by you. Not just some of it, ALL of it! YOU’RE DOIN’ IT! Question: Does it seem ...
Views: 1380 - Turning Speed-Bumps, Roadblocks and Detours into "Signals" - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Sharon MarquartRemember the last time you took a road trip? With your bags packed, car loaded, map laid out on the front seat, destination circled, you anxiously anticipated your arrival. Suddenly, you ran into a roadblock and the blaring orange detour signs took you off course. Did the disappointment ...
Views: 4045 - 6 Lessons To Setting Your Goals For 2008 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Louise Presley-TurnerDo you know your goals for 2008? When was the last time you set yourself a goal? Studies tell us that only 3% of people in the UK set goals and those that do are among the wealthiest in the country. So what about those that don’t set goals? Well, I call them plodders! In order to achieve the ...
Views: 887 - Maximized Human Potential And The Law of Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Dr. Jeanine AustinMaximized Human Potential and The Law of Love By Dr. Jeanine www.SimplyDivineSolutions.com copyright 2007 11-10-07 I’ve noticed that some of my clients and friends have humorously begun to call me “Dr. Love”. It is a nickname that I thoroughly embrace. What could be a more complimentary ...
Views: 1900 - The Joy Of Winging It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Paula GregorowiczI recently got back from a great vacation in Northern California. What made this trip really different is that we did very little planning. With the crazy summer we had and my general brain overload in August, there just wasn't any time or energy to do any extensive research or planning. Sure, ...
Views: 1010 - Simple Steps To A Stress Free Christmas - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jacky TustainHow to Have a Stress Free Christmas I’d like to meet the person for whom Christmas is all good fun, peace on earth to all and general contentment. Even though children generally have nothing to arrange or organise Christmas can still become quite stressful. For adults, with all the planning, ...
Views: 1435 - Take What You Need And Leave The Rest - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from David BohlYou've probably heard the expression, "Take what you need and leave the rest." This sentiment is often heard in connection with meetings and with other people's opinions, in terms of taking what you can use from what is said, and leave the rest. Another take on this, from the Mind Petals blog ...
Views: 1687 - 7 Secrets to a Stress Free Thanksgiving and Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Paula GregorowiczBefore you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. We will sit down once again with our families (biological and/or chosen) and gorge upon a feast until we need to unbutton our jeans and snooze on the couch. Thanksgiving officially launches what people refer to as “The Holiday Season” ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Clarity Or Diversion - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Eric PenningtonClarity or Diversion? Does your organization call meetings for strategy or diversion? If you ask many employees (specifically non-management) you would get an answer of “diversion.” What causes people to hide from strategy and embrace diversion? It’s simple; fear brought on by the absence of ...
Views: 1126 - The Path To Change - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Louise HawkleyThe path to change How to make successful changes in any area of your life is a subject close to my heart as a life coach. I encounter many people looking to change areas of their life from their overall health and fitness to challenging their negative thinking and overcoming phobias. So how ...
Views: 832 - 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 - Little Organizing Tips To Reduce Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe are all a little stressed around the Holidays because it seems like everything has to be done at once. It is an endless cycle of cleaning the house, getting Christmas cards ready for mailing, writing a Christmas list and then comes the shopping, wrapping and planning the holiday meal. ...
Views: 1291 - Risky Business - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Gladys AndersonAny successful businessperson will tell you she has taken a risk even when those around her may have advised against it. Oprah Winfrey is a risk taker. When she moved from Baltimore to Chicago, she took a huge risk. More importantly, she believed enough in her talents, skills and abilities to ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - 7 Ways To Say Yes To Your Dream - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Gladys AndersonHow often have we lost our focus, allowed others and circumstances to erode our confidence, lost our authentic voice in the midst of pleasing others, delayed pursuing our passion, and feel stuck in less that joyful lives? As women, we tend to push our dreams aside risking frustration, anger and ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Change Your Life From Ordinary To Extraordinary - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekDo you feel like you are spinning your wheels? Do you have a business or personal goal that seems unreachable? Is your life is way off kilter? If you answered yes to any of these questions, here are few tips for you. Spinning Your Wheels If you are stuck in the muck of an ordinary life, ...
Views: 1015 - Sit Still - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDGosh, life is busy. It seems that everyone is rushing to do something, be someplace or get caught up. The real danger in rushing is that one can get so busy that life will pass by. It pays to slow down and enjoy life. Take in the simple pleasures and enjoy the moment. I have observed that, with ...
Views: 818 - Definition: Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisSomehow in trying to keep a sense of balance in our lives, we’ve forgotten one of the most important words to use in our conversations. We’ve even been told that it is inappropriate in business brainstorming meetings to say this word out loud, let alone mutter it under our breath. Plus growing ...
Views: 1369 - Book Review: Relax, You're Already Perfect: 10 Spiritual Lessons to Remember - 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: 1620 - Book Review: Energy Leadership: Transforming Your Workplace and Your Life from the Core - 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: 3657 - Book Review: Total Life Coaching: 50+ Life Lessons, Skills, and Techniques to Enhance Your Practice...And Your Life - 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: 1108 - 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 - Book Review: Co-Active Coaching: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success In Work And, Life - 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: 2806 - Definition: Life Skills - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisLife skills have been defined by WHO as “abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life”. They represent the psycho-social skills that determine valued behaviour and include reflective skills such as ...
Views: 24020(2 votes) - Definition: Self Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisSelf-awareness is the explicit understanding that one exists. Furthermore, it includes the concept that one exists as an individual, separate from other people, with private thoughts. It may also include the understanding that other people are similarly self-aware. Self-awareness remains a ...
Views: 19428(2 votes) - The Perfect Apology: Myth Or Reality - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Peter GoolpacyDoes the perfect apology really exist? Is it conceivable that every major and/or minor mistake, embarrassment, error or screw up has what amounts to be the perfect fix, crafted specifically for that situation and aggrieved recipient? Apparently of the thousands of different ways to say I'm ...
Views: 896 - Would You Benefit From Coaching? Take This Quiz And Find Out - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Tania PsathasOne-to-One Coaching Questionnaire: How Much Would I Benefit? If you're contemplating coaching, simply fill out this quiz and see how much there is to gain from working with the Gay Guys Coach. Answer the questions below by ticking the appropriate box and calculating your score as ...
Views: 1129 - How To Become Assertive - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterThe way you act towards other people can be categorised into three types of behaviour: Passive, Aggressive and Assertive. If you tend to act passively then you may be seeking to avoid conflict, often at the expense of your own needs. If you tend to act aggressively, you may go to the other ...
Views: 2361 - Definition: Personal Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Debbie MolisLife coaching is a practice of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals. A coach uses multiple methods to help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals. Coaching is not targeted at psychological illness, and coaches are not therapists. Origins and History With ...
Views: 3028 - Definition: Life Coach Training - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Debbie MolisIf you're interested in becoming a coach, you're probably confused by the overwhelming number of options you have for life coach training and business coach training. As of the current moment, there are nearly THREE HUNDRED 'schools' currently offering coach training, and many of them are ...
Views: 2096 - Wellness Coaching: The New Hourly Pay Boom for Wellness Coaches - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Roslyn RandleThe new pay boom for Wellness Coaching has reached grandiose heights. Wellness coaching is a form of life coaching specifically related to improving ones overall physical well-being and improving the quality of one’s diet and fitness lifestyle. In recent years, Wellness Coaching has increased ...
Views: 855 - Inner Critic vs. Inner Coach - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Irina KerzhnermanWe often have good intentions to make healthy life decisions and stick with them. Often, it seems like “things just get in the way” and we find ourselves saying, “if only this were different, I would be successful.” What we don’t realize is that the thing that needs to be different is our own ...
Views: 8233 - Do You Have A Strategic Lifestyle Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from David BohlEvery business has, or should have, a strategic plan. It endows the business with the fundamentals from which to exist and grow. In its simplest form, a strategic plan means realizing an organization's ultimate goals. Strategic planning should not be mistaken ...
Views: 712 - Life Is Like A Math Problem - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Tuck SelfI bet you don’t know this about me, but I’m a math whiz! I love math, and I love numbers. Nothing used to make me happier in school than working algebra problems and differential equations. And, nothing challenged and inspired me more than diligently working ledger cards in my ...
Views: 4387 - Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you like to avoid pain? You can accomplish this by avoiding the mistakes that have been made by me and others. Do not spend more than fifteen or twenty minutes in a public restroom. I spent about an hour in a fast-food restaurant restroom nearly fifteen years ago. A manager threatened to ...
Views: 782 - Freedom - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertFreedom is a word that Americans like to throw around and use often in our society. The problem is that very few people truly understand what real freedom is. Freedom is not something that we have to fight for in another country. It's not found in chemicals or local bars. Freedom isn't found in ...
Views: 1375 - Accepting Where You Are - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Gladys AndersonIt’s official – summer is over! The vibrant green colors of warmer and brighter days are becoming a faint memory. When I look around now, I see a sharp contrast to the green of summer. I see vivid oranges, muted browns, burgundy reds, and tawny taupe’s emerging. I’m reminded now how the ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Follow Your Heart (a book by Andrew Matthews) - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Follow Your Heart (a book by Andrew Matthews) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com and http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, ...
Views: 10516 - Coaching Millions - by Many coaches enter this field with a certain “baggage”– tandards and rules they learned on their path to coming a coach. They put themselves in a “box,” which limits their creativity and makes true business growth much more difficult.
Larina Kase, a business psychologist, marketing coach, and ...
Views: 900 - Sound Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from michael imaniSOUND RELATIONSHIPS Whether you’re the Chief Executive of a corporation or the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at home, communication is vital. Talking is the lifeblood of sound relationships. Communication needs to flow from the top down so that everyone knows what, when, where, why and how ...
Views: 870 - Playing With Fear - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Gladys AndersonPLAYING WITH FEAR Have you ever noticed a toddler in a sandbox when a parent moves away or out of her sight? Most of the time, the toddler will hold up her hands in a gesture to be taken out of the box or they will just sit there and cry. And for the more adventurous personalities, she may ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Life Coaching - What It Is All About - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Rebeccca OsbornLife these days is filled with more confusion than ever before. There are so many choices on offer. There are endless opportunities and so much freedom. And of course there is pressure to make use of it all and to “Have It All NOW.” I am sure you were told that if you worked and ...
Views: 705 - Psychotherapy and Life Coaching: The Similarities and Differences - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from sherry gabaA woman comes in depressed and anxious after a recent divorce; another woman comes in after a divorce but is more hopeful and eagerly wants to move on with her life. Should these women see a therapist or life coach or perhaps both? Hopefully, this article will clarify the differences and ...
Views: 1655 - Rewrite Your History - How To Change Your Past So You Can Live Fully In The Present - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Jennifer RyanAs I fumbled through some old files this evening, cleaning up my home office, I ran across a journal of quotes I’d started in 1994. (Ok, yes, I had quite a stack of books and papers I was going through.) I opened the journal, and right there on the first page was a quote that caught my eye and I ...
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