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- Motivating People – 5 Ways To Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Tracey FieberAs a manager, making sure that your team is operating at their maximum productivity level is one of your most important tasks. In theory this sounds great, but in the real world it is not always the easiest feat to accomplish. Increasing productivity can have a profound effect on your company’s ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Respect Thy Self - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from KL AdamsWhat is respect really? It is the standing of ground in moments of tests. People have a funny way of challenging each other throughout our interactions. If met with respect, the challenge falls by the waste side to allow for open communication to occur. If met with competition, it creates ...
Views: 1793 - Managing the Back-to-School Jitters - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Nikhil KhandekarYour children's education is a top priority for you. You realize that only a great education can arm them with the tools they'll inevitably need to live happily, securely, maturely, and meaningfully. You toil night and day to help them make it happen - for over half your life. And yet, there ...
Views: 994 - Animal Rescue and Renewal: A Story of Hope for a Horse Named Hiroka - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumTerrified . . . starving . . . her leg throbbing in pain from the deep sore extending down to her bone . . . the horse had little chance for survival. Bought at auction by a backyard butcher, this gentle horse - along with 14 cows, 32 goats and sheep and 4 turkeys - was slated for ...
Views: 1342 - A Credit Restoration Now Plan of Action - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Freddie StewartWhen you finally made the decision that it is time to improve your credit history, hug yourself. You know that the only way things are going to get better for you financially, spiritually and physically are if you stand up and take action. You know you have to put forth the effort in order to ...
Views: 2270 - How to Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWould you like to know how to make your dreams come true? Well it’s possible when you know what to do for it to become reality. But before I go any further let’s make sure you understand what a dream really is. The dictionary defines it in a couple of ways: “A series of thoughts, images or ...
Views: 1320 - How to Build a Better Relationship With Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson It's funny how we've spent our whole life with ourselves, but sometimes the person in the mirror can be the hardest one to get to know. And it goes without saying that ...
Views: 1382 - How to Combat Negativity and Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Surround yourself with people who are really good and really passionate about what they do regardless of what it is... positivity and passion make a powerful combination." Rachael Bermingham Surrounding yourself with positive people who sincerely wish the best for you can do wonders to ...
Views: 1278 - The Reason Why No One Compares to You - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Today, I will have no competition or comparison. I will simply be me, and that is enough." -Unknown It's safe to say that I was never meant to be anyone other than myself. So, what was with this business of comparing myself to someone else? Honestly? Sometimes it made me feel better about ...
Views: 1285 - How Stories Change Us, And Why Your Story Matters Now More Than Ever - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffKevin Allison, creator of the RISK! podcast and shows – who teaches all dimensions of storytelling at The Story Studio in New York and will offer Storytelling For Personal Growth: Find Your Voice and Get What You Want starting on Sept. 16 - views the appeal of authentic stories as a return to ...
Views: 1356 - What I’ve learned from being diagnosed with a chronic disease - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Barbara AppelbaumI always planned out my life. I knew where I wanted to be and who I wanted to be. And if I didn't, I made it up according to what was expected of me by others. I always had a 1-year, 5-year and 10-year plan which included goals to achieve and careers to pursue. My life was basically on ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - Live and let Live - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Vinod AnandLive and let Live [Vinod Anand] Are you taking someone’s life without even being aware of it? You might be doing just that, as the following true-life story illustrates. A father was telling his graduate son what career the young man should pursue. The son listened to what his father had ...
Views: 1588 - 6 Ways Working for Yourself Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Missy DiazIf you’re lucky enough to have a full-time job, you’re spending at least 40 hours per week at it. This doesn’t include commute times, the time it takes you to put on a suit instead of your comfy yoga pants, and those work-related networking events. Let’s round it up to 50, which is still pretty ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Inner Peace Is A Choice - 12 Steps To Get There - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Gia CilentoOn any given day and at any given moment there are as many reasons to feel peaceful, to choose inner peace and to pass it on as there are to feel annoyed, threatened, angry, frustrated and to pass that on. It is a choice. Pass on the peace or pass on the crap. Feel the peace within or roll ...
Views: 1579(3 votes) - Life Quotes By Abraham Maslow - Top 10 Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Kael RanschaertFrom the man who brought you the structure of our basic needs, comes a list of powerful quotes that he used personally to influence the lives of millions. Abraham Maslow focused his love for the betterment of man’s psychology for decades and his work has served as the roots of many research ...
Views: 3042 - So Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If I could sum up all the important things in my life I can put it into two words, “be grateful.” No matter what you have, or what you don’t have, you have to be grateful for what you do have. Awake each morning by feeling grateful. From the moment you open your eyes, start off by feeling ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - 3 Unknown Secret for Fast Fat Reduction Finally Revealed - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from ethan chongDo you know what fast fat reduction really is? It is all about doing the right things, regularly through habits. If you are looking for secret tips to lose weight successfully, then you have come to the right place! In this article I will provide you with 3 fantastic secrets that will enable you ...
Views: 2693 - What Does Roller Skating and Living Life Have In Common? More Than You Probably Know! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenIt feels like it has been a long summer. To add to it, it’s been rather hot the last couple of weeks. Since my kids are still on summer break, I was left to find some entertainment that would be fun for the girls and me and would still give us relief from the heat. So, we went boogying down to ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Symptoms of Nearvous Breakdown - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Binod BharatiHuman life has got many different phases that people encounter in their daily lives. These include joyous moments that create good moods and depressed moments that create bad moods. Change in mood affects a person's thoughts, feelings and behavior. Nervous breakdown is a short-span period of ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - The Dimension outside the Conditioned Mind – A Gateway to the Otherness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranA match stick puzzle can alert us to the point of waking up to new dimensions in our philosophic outlook. This is brought out by Gina Cerminara in her scholarly writing supported by Edgar Cayce’s readings on past lives of human beings. There is a dimension of awareness outside the ...
Views: 2328 - Direction of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Vinod AnandDirection of Enlightenment (Vinod Anand) I was brought up in India, a land that is imbued with a living mythology. Very early on in my childhood, it was my mother who told me that the word “inspiration” literally meant to be in spirit. The spirit, in turn, was the spirit of God, who ...
Views: 1561 - Keep Your Boundaries – 4 Steps To Keeping Solid Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Gia CilentoBoundaries can be considered our personal rules of engagement. They’re the limits or guidelines we use to indicate how we interact with others and how we will allow them to interact with us. Some of us have multiple layers of boundaries and some have a simple set. Still others have different ...
Views: 1311(3 votes) - Intentions in Life - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Vinod AnandIntentions in Life (Vinod Anand) Much is said and written about how important intention is to our lives, but there is a whole lot of confusion around that word. A working definition of intention is: ‘to have in mind a purpose or plan, to direct the mind, to aim’, making it seem much the same ...
Views: 1451 - A Sensual Way to Healthy Eating | Enjoy Your Good Food - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Elizabeth JohnsonWhat is Healthy Eating? Part 1 Could it be grilled chicken, broccoli and rice? Tofurky on Thanksgiving? A raw diet? No carbs? No fat? Pure juice? What kind of food does the phrase “healthy eating” conjure up? So What Is Good Food? But you and I know that there’s more to it, than ...
Views: 1346 - An Advance Booking for Healthy Mental Stance at the Last Hour - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings don’t think much about their last hour before leaving this planet. If they care for it at all, they give in to some religious promises rather than rely on their own awareness and discovery. There is good scope here for reflections. It is good to reflect on the last hour that ...
Views: 2010 - Stuff Your Face OR Face Your Stuff! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Dorothy ~ The Organizer ~ BreiningerIt was during my third season filming Hoarders. I was asked to fly to a bustling Midwestern town to work with a woman who hoards toys (for kids who’ve long grown up), clothes (that no longer fit), and more than a dozen goats, several dogs, a bunch of chickens and roosters, a few cats, and a ...
Views: 2225 - Thinking too much is not good - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Vinod AnandThinking too much is not good (Vinod Anand) Imagine a one-year-old child who is still not able to stand on her feet. This child could think about her future and could well believe that she won’t be able to walk. Although she may be seeing adults walking, she could think that they are so ...
Views: 1488 - Business, is it the way out? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Charlie MooreBusiness the way out Not too long ago, I discussed the United States' deterioration with friends of mine. I had expressed that we are no longer the world’s greatest country, and that upset them. As I presented valid reasons to support my thoughts, I started to realize that most of society ...
Views: 1890 - What Is Love? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Do you really know what love is? Many of us were taught what love means by the actions of the adults in our lives. Some parents displayed love openly, while others might have shown little or no affection at all. Is love a kiss, a hug, or something much deeper than this? We grew up in a time ...
Views: 1324 - Your Valuable Collection of Antiques Civil War Replicas Adding More Interest to Your - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Jasson WrightEvery one of us is directly or indirectly tied to the history of civil wars. The weapons that were used in the wars have their own history. And owning an original antique is really expensive and is not affordable by every collector. There are a number of companies who have brought quality civil ...
Views: 1040 - From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Don Neviaser,The human mind is a creative force of nature, and throughout history our propensity for imagining new perspectives and concepts allowed humankind to come a long way in a relatively short period of time. By being able to think outside of the box and devise better and more efficient ways of ...
Views: 1758 - ***Whoever Told Us Life Would Be Easy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoWhen I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to get older and get out of school. Somehow, I believed that once I was “grown up,” life would be easy and fun. I’d be able to do what I wanted, when I wanted and go where I wanted. Guess what I found out? Life is definitely not easy. About now, you are ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - ***Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoEven the most successful people have experienced periods when they have been confused, disillusioned, and discouraged. Yet these very people have overcome trials and tribulations to triumph and victory because they have chosen the right attitude. When we feel discouraged and stressed; when ...
Views: 2292(2 votes) - Near Death Experiences and Their Amazing Physiological Aftereffects - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIn the aftermath of quite a few near death experiences, the person gets cured of almost impossible medical conditions much to the amazement of the hospital staff. We look into some case studies and the possible inferences from them in this presentation. There are many aspects of near death ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - 4 Ways to Diversify Your Family Finance Portolio - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Missy DiazThere are numerous ways to diversify a financial portfolio. When they think of the word "diversification," many people go straight to equities. They believe that purchasing shares in a mutual fund, which spreads their holdings across multiple companies, should give them peace of mind because all ...
Views: 1290 - Look at the life in a new Way - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Vinod AnandLook at the life in a new Way [Vinod Anand] Truth can be likened to a pyramid— its pinnacle gives the highest expression of truth, while its broad base gives strength and stability. I’ve been amazed by the number of people in India who tell me that they don’t believe in God, and then go onto ...
Views: 1397 - The Anatomy of Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kasi PhillipsPersonal development has a profound effect on our successes as human beings. Often I would come across books at home when I was a teen that momma would have and i’d scan over them. I believe she read some of them. All us are that way on some level. She said, when we don’t have real purpose and ...
Views: 1133 - Team Cohesiveness – Why it Matters - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Tracey FieberTeams that hope to work well together need cohesiveness; often referred to as the foundation for team collaboration and good decision making. However, team cohesiveness can be difficult to achieve, specifically when there are multiple strong personalities and talents. Entrepreneurs who take the ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - ***A Lesson in 'Simplicity' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThere are a lot of things in life that are truly complicated and challenging to solve – a long-term solution for peace in the Middle East, calculus, mapping the human genome, or deciphering if my wife is really ‘fine’ or if I’m actually in trouble. On the other hand, there are things that ...
Views: 3090(1 vote) - Bali Spiritual Experience: Making Choices - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Halle EavelynThis morning, just past dawn, when my coffee and I walked out of my villa here in Bali, a huge grey egret was standing by the pool. Perhaps he was examining the Koi in the fishpond, waiting for one to poke his head out so that he could enjoy a swift breakfast. When he heard me, he turned and ...
Views: 1493 - 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahHave you ever considered that your past, no matter how difficult, may actually be the platform to your exciting future? I thought I had a fairy tale life, and then suddenly, I didn’t. The loss of my child, and subsequently the loss of my marriage and my husband, changed every chapter of my ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Parenting Logic: Over Indulgence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Theresa CookeParenting Logic: Over Indulgence Parents are very busy these days, working full time jobs and sometimes even two jobs just to make ends meet. All too often they feel pressured and overwhelmed and end up parenting from moment to moment. The feeling of helplessness in managing their children’s ...
Views: 1347 - A psychotherapist worth their salt - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyWhen you’re seeking out a psychotherapist in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow or London, how will you know a good one from a mediocre one? It’s not like a hairdresser where every friend you have has been to one so you can ask for a recommendation from your mate with a hairstyle or colour you ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Following Your Call - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Steve GoodierOne man says it really happened. At the conclusion of his medical exam, the doctor asked him if he would please call in the next patient. So, he opened the waiting room door and called, “Mrs. Colchester, please.” Then he left the doctor’s office. He had walked some distance along the street ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - The Beatings Will Continue … 5 Ways To Tackle Negative Self-Talk - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Gia CilentoWho’s really beating up on you the most? It’s probably you. Don’t believe me? Stop and notice the way you talk to yourself. One of the biggest obstacles to Inner Peace and developing your Inner Sanctum is the presence of negative self-talk and the way we beat ourselves up. For the most part, ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - A Bunch of Wholesome Advice ‘Desiderata’ - and Its Spoof ‘Deteriorata’! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is always rewarding to go through an intelligent bunch of worldly advice. Here we see one such bunch. It is followed by a hilarious spoof of the same. Both seem to have an input for those who wish to lead a cheerful life governed by wisdom. During the last century, a wise man wrote a ...
Views: 2325(2 votes) - ***Professionalism by Design – The art of success in any field - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoBecoming a professional isn’t just a matter of learning all of the technical aspects of your job. You determine whether you are a professional or not by how you look, talk, write, act and work. Many businesses have come to accept less than professional performance from their team members. Casual ...
Views: 2033 - ***Sometimes the Answer is to Leave - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoDifficult people turn up in everyone’s life from time to time. They show up as co-workers, bosses, friends and relatives. We all know when difficult situations are left unaddressed, it won’t get better. In fact, it usually gets worse. You simmer and stew until the situation erupts into ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - ***Make Your Own Luck - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoAre you lucky? Do good things just come your way? Do you always seem to be in the right place at the right time? Are you the person who gets the promotion, the great deal or the perfect mate? If not, you might want to consider making some changes in your habits. Richard Wiseman, head of the ...
Views: 2174(1 vote) - 3 Easy Ways To Make The Best Choice - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Gia CilentoThe Best Choice - Gia Cilento - The Peace Doctor, Life Coach, Author, Speaker, Reiki Master, Healer Making the best choice can sometimes be difficult. Sometimes there seems to be far too many things to choose from, such as breakfast cereal, and sometimes there are far too few, such as choosing ...
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