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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Anxiety is Not an Accident - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulIf you follow my work you know that I view anxiety quite differently than most people. Instead of seeing it as something to eliminate as quickly as possible – usually with medication – I see it as the soul’s way of communicating, via the vessel of the body, that something is awry inside and is ...
Views: 1805 - Are You Bringing Your Legacy to Life? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Judy WidenerThe same thing that makes a diamond sparkle makes you sparkle, too: individuality! Everyone leaves their unique mark on the world. Your actions have an impact on the future of your family and friends; they’ll carry the memory of you as part of their life. How do you want to be ...
Views: 2825 - Are You Following The Right “Chain” To Get In To The Colleges You Love? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerEvery fall, we see the stories of students who seem to have “everything” going for them - great grades, good SAT scores, lots of activities – but their application to a college that should have been “a sure thing” is rejected. We scratch our heads and wonder why. Well, it has to do with all ...
Views: 989 - Are You in Drive or Reverse? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you traveling through life or are you on a journey? Are you looking forward or at the past? Your answers reveal a lot about the direction you’re going in and what kind of experiences you’ll have. Maybe you can relate… It was a major life change for me to move from New York City to my ...
Views: 1633 - Are You Just Earning the Badge? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Susan FriesenTales from the Online Marketing Crypt – Vol. 2 Transforming from a Shallow Entrepreneur to a Successful Businessperson When I was 9, I joined a group called The Pioneer Girls. We met in a single-room; 3-grade classroom school located a few doors down from our farm in Mt. Lehman. I found ...
Views: 914 - Are You One of the Living Dead? Thoughts from a Life Coach... - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Leanna Fredrich“The great tragedy of life is not death, but what dies inside of us while we live.” — Norman Cousins “And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful then the risk it took to blossom.” — Anais Nin “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with ...
Views: 1472 - Are You Sleep Walking Through Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonIt’s such a simple question. Your initial reaction may have been an offended “NO!” But too often, we get caught up in the daily busyness of life that we don’t look that far ahead. This is why those milestone birthdays – 30, 40, 50, 60 – can be a struggle. “Where did the time go? How did I ...
Views: 1625 - As the Paradigm Shifts: Z is for Zenith - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Rosie KuhnThe Zenith, is described as the highest point or state, the summit, or highest level of development: To have ended and thus arrived at a final stage. It is also considered the culmination of all that has gone before. From a spiritualists’ point of view, the zenith may be reaching ...
Views: 2126 - Asking Empowering Questions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Bill NieporteHave you ever noticed that the best essays, articles, speeches, counseling sessions, etc. usually begin with a well-formed question? The human brain to conditioned to answer questions. Questions draw people in and engage the mind. If used properly, they can make a tremendous different in the ...
Views: 1989 - Asking Questions - Dealing with Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Awais AsifEveryday, as we walk our daily routine, there is a constant internal dialogue happening. Whether we are working, relaxing, having meals or taking a walk, our mind is prevailed by this never ending chain of questions. It is very significant to ask questions and it is very important to try to ...
Views: 2158 - Balancing Change - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from John HerbergerQuitters never win and winners never quit! Actually sometimes the opposite is true. There's a philosophy prevalent in our culture of "never give up" or "die trying" mentality. But some of the most successful people in the world are ones who knew when to hold 'em and knew when to fold 'em. ...
Views: 1202 - Basking in the Valley of Your New Normal - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Lisa MontanaroThere's a concept that keeps coming up lately when I'm doing coaching and consulting with my clients. It's the concept of experiencing the valley of your "new normal." It could be a huge change that you're making to your business, like adding on a new income stream, or closing down a division ...
Views: 1587 - Be Yourself, Everybody Else is Taken - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Sandra AddaeThe world is changing and so are the people in it. When life used to feature such simplicity, we have moved into an era were simplicity is a thing of the past on the outside of our characters, and an alter ego has a central role in our lives. At what point have we stopped being authentic and at ...
Views: 3078 - Becoming a Capable Adult: 4 Life Skills You Should Learn before You’re 30 - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Dixie SomersBecoming an adult means different things for everyone. Some people live with their parents while others live alone. Some have kids while others don’t. However, there are some life skills that everyone should learn and embrace—especially before they’re 30. Here are a few! Be Happy Alone One ...
Views: 1001 - Better Rules to live by - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTo lead a better life is our real necessity. Most of us, most of the time are unaware of how to lead a better life. Throughout the Ages all the Religious and Spiritual teachings all over the world emphasized about the importance of various values and virtues of leading a purposeful life. Here we ...
Views: 788 - Bright Side: 3 Catastrophic Life Events You Can Recover From - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanA catastrophic event often leaves you in a state of shock, feeling as if your life has been turned upside-down. Considering that these events often take you completely by surprise, it’s natural to feel this way. It could seem that your life will never be the same, and you’ll wonder if you’re ...
Views: 1723 - Can Change Be a Life Saver For You? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Natalie EkbergMany years ago I met a lady who did something brave and adventurous (at least in my eyes). She saw a certain city in her dream and felt quite urged to move there, in spite of the fact that this particular city was on the other side of the world and she was not much of a traveler. However, she ...
Views: 1232 - Can Grieving Be A Graceful Process? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow do you choose to grieve the loss of something or someone in your life? Have you ever thought about the possibility that you can be happy even in your grief? What is the most challenging piece of grief for you? At some point in our lives, we all experience the loss of someone close to us ...
Views: 1846 - Career Messaging: Are you missing them? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardI was volunteering in a job mentoring program and reviewing a participant’s job history which included several short-term jobs. When I asked him why he left each position he replied “It was the people.” After hearing him repeat this four consecutive times, my polite-self left and I said “You’re ...
Views: 991 - Change is Unsettling. Sure, but .... - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Thom QafzeziChanges can be unsettling. Honestly, they can be so scary they literally paralyze you in your tracks. Yet, without change we never achieve growth in our lives, careers, or relationships. Recently I was faced with emergence of changes in the area of my career and whether to sell our home of 14 ...
Views: 2322 - Changing the Fear of Change - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanIn the waves of change there is an undertow that can pull you down. Unless you are consciously participating with the flow of the waters these days, you can lose yourself in one of life’s most debilitating obstacles to liberation – fear of change. It’s not to be taken lightly. The ...
Views: 1113 - Compassionate Service: The Transformative Power of Empathy - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaIn a conversation with a few colleagues, I was asked how compassionate service contributed to making my life’s decisions. After pondering the question for a minute, I realized how compassionate service had impacted decisions in my life for the last three decades. So, let’s look at the meaning ...
Views: 262 - Contemplating Career Changes - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Susan Commander SamakowThere is no doubt we are living in an economy that is more like a roller coaster than smooth sailing. If you find yourself in a position where you want to change jobs or careers or have to change jobs or careers here are some things to take into consideration. Financial Concerns Do I have ...
Views: 1995 - Coping With The Holidays: Deciding How You Want to Deal with Them - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoThis is the second article in a series. We already decided you are coping with a loss this year. Now, we need to decide how you want to deal with the holidays. By this I mean, do you want to talk about your loss or not want to talk about it? Lets go over 3 different things you can do to ...
Views: 1204 - Creating Space for Change - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparLife is constantly changing. A reality which can be difficult for people with ADHD who often struggle with making changes, especially when they are unexpected. In order to make change more successful it is not enough to know what we want to change or even what is motivating us to change. We need ...
Views: 2240 - Do You Get Distracted? How To Get Peaceful Purpose Without Being A Party Pooper - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonHow do you figure out what to do in life and how to do it? Start from your purpose. Get practical practice by choosing three small steps to do for now that matter to you. Then? Do one! Why does this approach work? Because goals matter to your growth. Indeed, goals help you to figure out ...
Views: 1397 - Do You LOVE or HATE New Year Resolutions? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Nicola BeerI tend to find like marmite, garlic or someone packing your bags at the supermarket, people either love or hate the concept of making new year’s resolutions. Working with hundreds of people through relationship issues, there is often one in a couple one who loves to plan, organise and ...
Views: 1441 - Do your habits prevent you from attaining your goals? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Noah St JohnWhat are your goals in life? What do you hope to achieve in the future? Let us take an example. Let us say that your goal is to lose weight and live a healthy life. This is a goal that you would like to attain, therefore let us determine what habits you should have that will work towards ...
Views: 1872 - Does Saving Equal Scarcity? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Liz WolfeMy husband Jon’s grandparents lived right around the corner from him while he was growing up, and I was lucky to have met Jon while they were still alive. During the early years of my relationship with Jon, it was a form of entertainment to go to his grandparents’ house and have them show us ...
Views: 2115 - Dream It...Live It! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Val WilcoxWhen you discover what it is you feel destined to achieve, go for it! Even if at first it’s a vague concept in the back of your mind, be sure to nurture it, embrace it, and allow it to expand. As you focus on your dream…start to live it! Open up to all the possibilities that are presented to ...
Views: 1269 - Dreams... Do you have one? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesOne of the things that can be drummed out us as we age is our ability to dream. When we were younger they came so easily. Somewhere along the way this ability, those delicious ever changing desires, ambitions and dreams become so deeply buried we seem to be unable to find them. Where did they ...
Views: 1576 - Driveway Dwellers- The Circle - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Marcia CammarataThe Circle - “Driveway Dwellers” A few years ago when the children left home we scaled down to a new townhome. Having never lived in a townhome community before, and always benefiting from a neighborhood surrounded by long term friends and acquaintances, it was a challenge to make the ...
Views: 2112 - Droppings Off as a Vital Part in the Universal Cycle of Change - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Hannu PirilaThe Universal Cycle of Change – the natural cycle that describes how everything in the whole universe evolves – has seven stages: 1. Creation – the starting point of every process of change. 2. Growth – the realization, the shape forming, of the creation. 3. Complexity to Maturity – ...
Views: 2321 - Embracing Life Transitions - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Randi FineTranscript from 6/14/12 blog talk radio show A Fine Time for Healing, Transitions in Life Transitions in Life Written by Randi G. Fine Life is a series of beginnings and endings. Seasons change; trees blossom and then go barren, flowers bloom and then go dormant, day turns to night, years ...
Views: 2301 - Embracing the Unexpected - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives we are going to experience the unexpected. We will welcome the things that bring us joy and happiness with open arms and we will resist the things that bring us sadness and heartache. Both are natural reactions to what we want and what we don’t want. But….what if, ...
Views: 1574 - Escaping the rat race - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Ronnie EideHave you ever had days when you felt like Bill Murray in the movie, Groundhog Day, when he wakes up every morning experiencing the same day? Do you feel unappreciated at work? Or even worse feeling worthless because you are out of work at the moment? How many have had days like ...
Views: 2659 - Everyone Has Their ‘Zorba’ Opportunities - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Michael Craig“Teach me to dance...” So goes the line by the character Basil in Zorba the Greek after his friend Zorba has disastrously ordered a third log to shoot down their already-compromised zip line, publicly destroying what was left of the logging business both men had spent months creating. And ...
Views: 1861 - Everything Is Seeking To Change! February 2015, Into The Year Of The Goat - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithAs a foretaste of things to come here is a copy of the February 2015 Newsletter from Gregory Reece-Smith for CreatingHarmonyInYourLife.com and originally sent to his subscribers and an opportunity to look back and review how things have unfolded so far in the year, both cosmically and ...
Views: 1965 - Fear Distorts Perception - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Sheryl Paul“Our eyes are not viewers; they are also projectors that are running a second story over the picture that we see in front of us all the time. Fear is writing that script. Now fear is going to be a player in your life. You get to decide how much. You can spend your whole life imagining ghosts, ...
Views: 2362 - Find Best iPad Keyboard Case - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Oded SparrowWith the availability of the various online stores, now the new iPad keyboard case could be easily purchased at an affordable price that would protect it from all damages. IPad is yet another gadget launched that has cool, stylish and classy look that is a result of successful creations. The ...
Views: 1621 - Finding Your Courage In 2010 – One Month On And What’s Stopping You From Reaching Your Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Liz CopelandIt was supposed to be the year you lost the weight/trained to be a rocket scientist/ditched the husband/married the hot chick from accounts/went global. Or at least made some money. You know, the big stuff. But somehow it’s fizzled out or been swamped by the old routine or engulfed in the ...
Views: 1332 - First Time Home Buyers: When to Walk Away - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lilly GordonWe all know purchasing your first home is a monumental occasion. But getting to that day isn’t necessarily a walk in the park. House shopping can be stressful enough, and often, people tend to settle because they can’t seem to find what they’re looking for as quickly as they’d like it. These ...
Views: 1035 - Five Great Jobs For Social Anxiety Sufferers That Are Relatively Stress-Free - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Jennifer ScottSufferers of social anxiety disorder have varying needs when it comes to daily life, and that includes, of course, work environments. While some need limited social interaction, others feel they need to get out and work with a small group of people in order to keep from feeling isolated. One of ...
Views: 2211 - Five-Step Year-End Ritual for Busy Working Moms - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Julie ZeffFor a busy working mom, the holidays can be a wonderful time to spend time with friends and family and to drink in all the joy and festivities of the season. And as joyful as this time of year is, it can leave you feeling more rushed and depleted than ever. Maybe you find yourself busily ...
Views: 1253 - Free Yourself From The Past - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from David UtkeHow would your life be right now if you could live each moment without any baggage from the past? "Baggage" as it is referred to is previous memories and experiences that to this day influences our current perception of our reality. Since baggage is in our past, it is safe to say that our pasts ...
Views: 2734 - From Vision to Reality - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Debbie IngleFeel the anticipation and sense the wisdom. Have you participated in a debriefing? If not, hang on tight. Accountability is about to enter your life and forever change how you choose to participate in your beautiful First Class Female life. A definition of debrief: to assess the results of an ...
Views: 1408 - Give Yourself a Designated Study Space - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Clifford BlodgettSo, you've completed your college search and registered for your classes. The next step to succeeding in adult education is carving out a dedicated study space for yourself. Having a quiet place reserved exclusively for your studies means that your brain knows it's time to get down to business ...
Views: 1812 - Goals: Learning to Fly - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldSetting goals and then pursuing those goals with enthusiasm and joy is like learning how to fly. Taking that big leap to pursue your goals is exhilarating and scary at the same time. Imagine for a minute what a bird feels like when he makes that initial attempt at flying. The initial flight ...
Views: 1890 - Going Within: A Necessary Step in the Transition Process - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Dominique Mas“What I really need is to set goals for myself“ I told my coach at the start of our call “if I knew what I was working towards, I would be able to take action”, I continued. Within thirty minutes on this call, I was in tears, admitting both to my coach and to myself that what I really needed ...
Views: 1087 - Good Grief! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsClearing space typically means something like organizing your garage or clearing the excess activities off of your calendar. These are the kinds of things you get to choose to eliminate. What about those areas you don't get to choose? What about the space created from loss? All ...
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