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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- 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) - How to Deal With Overbearing Personalities - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlWell all have those people in life who are just a little bit wearing on the spirit. You know who I mean. Their intentions are good, yet they always manage to stir things up. Sometimes it feels like you can’t get anything done when they’re around. They’re criticizing, they’re correcting, they’re ...
Views: 23832 - The Importance of Being On Time - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd SmithHave you noticed that tardiness is on the rise? People are chronically late for work; for their child’s teacher conference or athletic contest; or even for parties and celebrations. As the old saying goes, “they will even be late for their own funeral.” Yet, punctuality is one of the key ways ...
Views: 22286(18 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) - First Impressions - Right or Wrong? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Royane RealFirst impressions – they feel so accurate, but it’s so easy to get them wrong. When we meet somebody new, we size that person up in just a few seconds. A few seconds, that’s all it takes to decide whether or not we like somebody, whether we trust them, whether or not we want to get to know ...
Views: 12945(5 votes) - Stages of Culture Shock - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Lisa VelazquezCulture shock is the emotional and sometimes even physical discomfort people feel when they have to leave everything familiar behind and have to find their way in a new culture that has a different way of life and a different mindset. Overcoming culture shock takes time and can't happen over ...
Views: 11830(3 votes) - Definition: Life Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakLife coaching is a practice with the aim of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals. Life coaches use multiple methods that will help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals. Coaching is not targeted at psychological illness, and coaches are not therapists nor ...
Views: 11300 - Why Very Smart People Sometimes Have Poor Social Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever have trouble making conversation with others even though you consider yourself to be a very intelligent person? If so, this may puzzle you. You may wonder why you are so poor at making conversation with others, even though you are very smart, and you know a lot of interesting ...
Views: 10857 - 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 - How to Free Your Mind of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Marilyn StannettNegative thoughts are false perceptions of ourselves that point to how we are lacking. As we all fall prey to toxic thoughts they become road blocks to our natural talents and abilities. These thought tapes run on play and are deeply embedded in our thought patterns, playing and replaying ...
Views: 10224 - The January Blues: what is it and how can you beat it? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Anna AparicioIt’s all over. The festive season is behind us and it is back to normal now. Or is it? For a lot of people January is a dreary long month. Waiting for the next lifesaving pay check is bad enough, but then there are the long nights, the cold days, the new year with all its expectations, and the ...
Views: 8718 - The Benefits of Having a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Tristan LooLife coaching is a relatively new title to an old trade and many people do not know what a life coach can do for them, so I am going to list the benefits of having a life coach in this article. Let me start this off by saying that one of the secrets of highly successful people is that most of ...
Views: 8678 - The Secret of Relating to Others - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Ana SchererThe greatest quality a human being can have is humility. Why humility? Because it gives us the capacity to relate to everyone. A truly successful person is someone who can put himself/herself in the level of whomever he/she is speaking. That’s what humility is. To really listen to others, ...
Views: 8391 - 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 Not Allow Your Happiness to Depend on Other People’s Actions - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Marielys Camacho-ReyesWhen was the last time you felt sad or upset because someone did something that hurt you or disappointed you? I surely remember my last time. I was trying to prepare a delicious meal for a group of friends and when I was in the middle of it, one of my friends said these exact words… “Since when ...
Views: 8229 - The 5 W's of Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Terrence MeltzThe 5 W’s and an H of Life When I was in grade 3, I learned a technique of journalistic writing using the 5W’s + H. Asking “WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN and HOW” was a formula we used to map out all of the details to get a complete story. By asking each of those questions we were able to ...
Views: 8104(4 votes) - The Ultra Sensitive Person: Staying Centered and Feeling Safe when the World Overwhelms You - by Do you experience a heightened sensitivity to certain noises, light, foods, groups of people, other people’s edges or emotions, or does everyday life feel like just too much stimulus? Do you have frequent feelings of overwhelm and panic? If you experience any one (or more) of the preceding ...
Views: 8027(1 vote) - Neuro Hypnotic Repatterning: what is it and what can it do for you? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Anna AparicioAccording to Richard Bandler, creator of NHR, most of the problems and things that people do and bad feelings that they have work automatically but they weren’t there when you were a baby. These are all learned behaviours, and when you hypnotically repattern someone what you are basically ...
Views: 7799(1 vote) - Dealing with backhanded compliments - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Anna AparicioSugar coated insults, or backhanded compliments are insults disguised as compliments. Sometimes a backhanded compliment can be inadvertent, other times the intention is to belittle or condescend. “You drive well for a woman!”, “you’re very clean and tidy for a guy”, “wow, you look amazing in ...
Views: 7077(1 vote) - How to Align Your Vibration to Your Desires - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichYou’ve been exposed to the concept that “everything is energy” and you’ve been told we live in a “vibrational universe”. You’ve been introduced to the Law of Attraction and that to attract what you desire; you need to be in vibrational alignment with your desire. Sure, easy as pie, right? ...
Views: 6989(5 votes) - The Power of Vision Boards - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Jayne MorrisVision boards have transformed the lives of celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah Winfrey – and they have the power to transform your life too. They are a modern manifestation method combining concepts taken from creative hobbies like scrapbooking with motivational mind-mapping and ...
Views: 6622(1 vote) - The Seven Important Steps Of The Telemarketing Process - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Belinda SummersIn the field of lead generation, it is always important to consider the steps needed to do the job. This is the secret to a successful telemarketing campaign. While you might think that the job of getting B2B leads is easy, it cannot be further from the truth. You need to pay close attention in ...
Views: 6542 - What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciBack when I was a cog in the corporate machine I was evaluated by my supervisor yearly. I was asked to provide a list of goals that I wished to attain for the following year. These were quite different than my life goals (most of which, at that time, revolved around dark chocolate and getting ...
Views: 6194(8 votes) - Peace at Any Cost What does that Mean? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Tricia DyckaPeace at any cost, what does it mean? To me it means following or agreeing with another in order to avoid conflict. The cost is ignoring what you feel, think or believe. My Grandmother lived this way. I watched time and time again what it did to her. Her belief in peace at any cost came back ...
Views: 5977(2 votes) - Shift Your Paradigm - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Doug NauWe exist in the paradigm we choose to empower. For most of 2002 and 2003, I lived in a paradigm where I strongly believed that there was nothing more important than my education and my work. Not surprisingly it happened to coincide with the two year period I was working long hours in the ...
Views: 5847 - How to Align Intentions, Actions, Emotion, and Thoughts for Law of Attraction Creation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nanette GeigerIt might seem like common sense, but to most people it's almost too simple to accept; you are what you think, what you feel, and what has happened to you, and this does not always give you room for much conscious choice. Almost every normal person goes about their day on relative cruise ...
Views: 5814(2 votes) - The Soft Skills Needed In Lead Generation - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Belinda SummersLead generation is tough work, that is a given. And if you do not have the skills to arrange a meeting with prospects, you might as well leave it to those who can. That is why outsourced appointment setting has become a very popular work. Even so, you must be careful over this task. The people ...
Views: 5709 - Is professional life coaching really beneficial? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2019 from Kalyna KapurCoaching has become an ever-popular strategy to improve the bottom line whether it is for executive, corporate or career perspective. We human beings need little guidance or push at every stage of life, especially when stuck in an uncertain situation and cannot find solution we often look for ...
Views: 5607(1 vote) - What to Expect in a Life Coaching Session - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Mariano JaucoMany people find themselves in need of someone who can present unbiased advice from time to time. Personal friends or relations are not always a great alternative for supplying you with good counsel because regardless of their fondness for you their experience might not be adequate for giving ...
Views: 5574 - Clearing Clutter for Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT MasterMessy homes, cars or offices are common issues today with our busy lives. True clutter however, and I mean really messy environments, is actually a symptom of something other than a busy lifestyle. Often clutter is a Control Issue. Being unwilling to let go of things is a way people can feel ...
Views: 5423 - Healers and Lightworkers: 5 Keys for Healing at a High Vibration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Michelle MayurWant to discover how you can ‘Shine your Light’ brighter and reach your full potential as a Healer or Lightworker? As a professional healer I am often approached by other healers wanting to find ways to heal their own wounds and self-imposed limitations, so that they can ‘step out of their ...
Views: 5343(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Identify and Honor Your Values - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorImagine you could… do what brings you the greatest joy, be with the people you love, and use your natural talents and gifts. That’s exactly what happens when you live in accordance with your personal values! 1. When you honor your values you are honoring yourself. There is a flow, ...
Views: 5298 - Five Life-Changing Facts About Impulse Buying - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Vickie ChampionDebbie was called into the boss’s office Thursday and berated for something she didn’t do. She stewed all day, thinking about how her promotion was now in jeopardy. At 5 p.m., she grabbed her purse and headed for the mall. Debbie thought she needed a little retail therapy. And why not? She ...
Views: 5206 - Saboteurs and Mood hoovers: how to deal with them - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Anna AparicioA friend of mine recently lost over two stone. She went to visit her best friend, who she hadn’t seen in a while, expecting a big reaction to her very visible transformation. What did she get? Nothing. No shock, no excitement, no recognition, no pat on the back, no “well done”… nothing. When ...
Views: 5146(2 votes) - ***Making a Difference While Making a Living - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderMany people don't believe in the adage, "Do what you love and the money will follow," and, consequently, they spend years in unfulfilling jobs. They know, deep inside, that there is more to life (and to work) than what they’re currently doing, but they don’t believe that they can actually make a ...
Views: 4967(3 votes) - ***What Exactly Is Coaching? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderIf you haven't already asked yourself this question, it's important that you do so before you consider becoming a professional coach. There are many misconceptions out there, and understanding what coaching is not can be just as important as knowing what coaching actually is. What Coaching ...
Views: 4951(1 vote) - Swimming Against the Stream is Natural… Not Just for Salmon - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Julia JamesIt is fascinating that the expression “to swim against the stream” is a metaphor for making choices in life that go against prevailing opinions. This is considered to be a challenge that is hard to attain. How interesting that we perceive natural phenomena to be difficult. When we think of ...
Views: 4904(1 vote) - Fear and Self-doubt: Get rid of them and go achieve some things - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Anna AparicioWhy is it that some people achieve seemingly impossible things while others shy away at the smallest challenge? Why is it that only a tiny percentage of the world population go on to accomplish some extraordinary things in their lifetime, while the rest simply tick along from birth to ...
Views: 4882(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Lesson: Ignore Reality to Achieve Manifesting Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Maria MeinersOne of the keys to manifesting what you want with the Law of Attraction is to ignore what you see in front of you and focus instead on what you are creating.The more you can do this the faster your reality will morph from what it is today to what you want it to be. But I know this is ...
Views: 4854(2 votes) - Toxic People - Are They In Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Geoffrey SchmidtHave you ever had someone in your life that on the surface seemed like he/she should be a part of your life but deep down you had a feeling that something was not right? If you answered no, then stop reading this now because your safe little world is just that…safe; but, if you are like most ...
Views: 4764 - He's Your Son, Not Your Man! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Simone KellyOkay, okay…before this turns into a blog post gone horribly wrong, let me be clear…we’re not talking about incest here. That’s a whole ‘notha blog! I’ve been inspired to write about this topic after speaking with my client Kevin (name changed) who is dealing with raising his son –from afar. He’s ...
Views: 4698 - You can cultivate your listening - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Samantha AmitI have just returned - in one piece, from a Vipassana silent meditation retreat. Vipassana mediation encourages one to go deep within. This is done through silent sitting, with no movement and our eyes closed. Vipassana accommodates personal growth through intense listening. The ...
Views: 4675 - A Teacher Students Will Not Forget - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Hannah PalmerI asked a group of students what they remembered about their favorite teachers, and they all gave me good answers. “He was interesting.” “He controlled his class.” “She was involved in her students’ lives.” “She loved us and showed us she cared.” “He was always prepared.” I realized as I ...
Views: 4673 - How to get Beyond your Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainThe power of thought. Isn't it amazing how whatever you focus on becomes the life you lead? Every thought that you invest in becomes your reality through the Law of Attraction. So why is it that the negative thoughts just sneak in and do their best to derail all that you've been thinking ...
Views: 4666(2 votes) - Social Networks: Are they destroying our social skills? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anna AparicioThe blockbuster movie Avatar conveyed the heart warming message that we are all connected to each other and to mother Earth. And it seems we are; maybe not in the romantic slash holistic sense I got from the movie, but in a scarily futuristic and cybernaut kind of way. It seems we flew mother ...
Views: 4647(1 vote) - The Truth About Dishonesty - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachKids and adults omit or distort the truth to avoid expected pain. The pain may come from within or from other people. From this view, we liars are *scared,* not bad or immoral! We're still responsible for our behavior. Think of the last time you needed to lie to someone. What discomfort ...
Views: 4644 - How To Benefit From Anger And Frustration - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachHave you been taught to believe the myth that some human emotions are "positive" and others "negative"? If someone asked you to name "negative" emotions, which ones come to mind? Terror? Disgust? Rage? Jealousy? Envy? Shame? Guilt? EVERY EMOTION IS USEFUL! Try the idea that every one of ...
Views: 4529 - Living Life on The Edge - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from G B SINGHCan I go to the edge and walk on it, taking care not to fall down and get killed? Can I walk on the verge of a crevice? Can I live my life on edge, taking care not to fall down - every single moment? The utmost care is needed in order not to fall down and harm your-self. You need total ...
Views: 4526 - 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 ...
Views: 4506(1 vote) - How To Help Your Child When They Are Feeling Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Shaya KassWhen you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” Unknown Last year, when my sister-in-law came to visit from Los Angeles, my little one missed a ...
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