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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Tips to Know When Legal Action Is the Right Way to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanPursuing legal action can be a big step. For many, it feels like the point of no return for a situation, the moment when you run out of options. There are, however, situations in which pursuing legal action is not only the obvious course of action to take but also the right course of action to ...
Views: 1591 - Saying Goodbye - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerThey say its takes a moment to say hello and a lifetime to say goodbye. Tonight I sat in my son's room and rocked him to sleep for the last time in the only house he has ever known. The house that I brought him home on that terrifying, joyous Saturday afternoon when he weighed nine pounds. ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Oppis – Opportunities in self-positioning - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Malcolm PayneOppis are a central feature of self-positioning. Oppis are opportunities. An opportunity is just that: a chance you can take, or not, as you wish. It is offered to you alongside many other opportunities: you take up the ones that are relevant to you, miss out on those that do not seem right for ...
Views: 1589 - Lottery Predictions Exposing the Whole Truth - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Rahul RahejaOthers believe that using lottery number analysis to make lottery predictions is entirely valid. Who's right? Many players are only left sitting on the fence without any clear path to follow. If you don't know where you stand, then, perhaps this article will reveal the truth and give you a ...
Views: 1588 - 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 - Healing the Emotional Pain of a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Randi FineAn excerpt from upcoming 8/25/11 blog radio talk show "A Fine Time for Healing" If you’ve ever been in love, chances are that you have suffered the devastating feelings of at least one relationship break up. Immediately following the death of a love relationship, your heart is shattered. ...
Views: 1586 - The Wordallogic Oct 19, 2011 - How Do You Answer Cancer? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Aleasa Word*Commentary is not meant to substitute for professional advice. Any attempt to reprint, duplicate or use text used herein without expressed written permission is a violation of the law. How Do You Answer Cancer? - October 19, 2011 -Author, Aleasa M. Word Walking into the room, ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - 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 - How Do You Define Yourself? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerWouldn’t it be nice if you could go to any good dictionary – say the Merriam-Webster Online (http://www.merriam-webster.com/) – type in your own name and find out everything YOU needed to know about yourself? There you would find a definition of who you are, a guide to conjugating who you are in ...
Views: 1575 - 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 - Still Don’t Know What You Want To Be When You Grow Up? It Ain’t Over Just Yet! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Lisa MontanaroThink back to when you were just a wee little boy or girl. Do you remember the question people used to ask all of the time? “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I was thinking about that question today and realized that on so many levels, it is totally unfair! First, how in the world do ...
Views: 1572 - The Train Story - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Sandy SeeberActually it is not really a story about trains. Although it tells about them. Do you remember being the first time at a railway station? Well, the first time ever, I mean. That first time when you were still wondering about snakes of wagons arriving and leaving the station. Exactly that first ...
Views: 1568 - A New Life – Turning Someday Into a Plan - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Deborah HayesThe pursuit of happiness always starts with a dream and a decision doesn’t it? Making that decision is a process and likely one that doesn’t come overnight. Once a seed is planted it needs to germinate before it gets to the point of blossoming into an actual decision for most of us. For me, it ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Psychological Flexibility - The #1 Skill for Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarLife is rarely a smooth ride where everything goes to plan. There are many uncertainties, unpredictabilities and hiccups along the way. But the more you are able to adapt to new conditions, the less painful the process becomes. Psychological flexibility includes lateral thinking, the ability ...
Views: 1564 - Intuition and Faith - A Powerful Duo - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyINTUITION AND FAITH - A POWERFUL DUO By Hyacinth E. Gooden-Bailey Ancient teaching on Healing tell us about seven Chakras (7 circular vortexes of energy – the focal points of our life force) which are vital to our holistic well-being. This teaching relates to Intuition at Chakra no. 6, ...
Views: 1563 - My Life In The Military - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James McKenzieLessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - This is Unbelievable! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Maggie SliderOver the summer, my daughter turned 16, legal age to get her G1 and start learning to drive. Not something I have been looking forward to as I literally just finished cleaning being a driving instructor to my son in July when he passed his driving test. My daughter asked if she could write the ...
Views: 1562 - How to Move Forward Even If You Feel Stuck In Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongYou can find a way to move forward even if you feel stuck in life. The bottom line is that you were not made for mediocrity. You can get your life on track and be successful in life. It is not in your nature to flounder in a vague state of dissatisfaction with life, never really throwing in the ...
Views: 1553 - 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteThe time changed for most of the U.S. last weekend. We “fell back.” How does this change affect you? Pretty much like any change does. Here are 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change: Acknowledge the Change Like most change, the reversal back to Standard Time came without our ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - LIFE IS ALL ABOUT MANAGING PARADOXES - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Dr. Madan TripathyLife is all about managing paradoxes Dr. Madan Tripathy Life is full of paradoxes…… I am already seeing some frowned faces and raised eye-brows, even before completing my sentence. Before you start concurring or differing with my views, let us quickly see what exactly is meant by paradox. ...
Views: 1549 - How Life At Work Book Led Me to Career Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Andre MilteerLife At Work isn't a how-to bible...nor is it a recipe for a magic blue pill to make our work life fulfilling. Rather, the book provides insight. Reminiscent of its title, Life At Work, the book reflects upon our association and relationship with our jobs, careers, and work. All in all, we ...
Views: 1548 - Married Couples Can Be Successful Business Partners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanSalad was flying in one direction while spaghetti went another. Voices were getting louder and louder as a hard-crust roll came in contact with a right cheek. Sounds like a college fraternity, doesn’t it? Would you believe it was a middle-aged couple who were also business partners? What ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - The Creativity Bone’s Connected to the Confidence Bone - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Judy WidenerHow was your day? We utter this question blithely every day, not realizing how monumental it is. Indeed, it’s the single most important question you’ll ever ask. We talk about life being short, but 80 years is really a long time. Life’s too long to fight evolution. When you have the ...
Views: 1539 - New Freedom as Baby Boomers Embrace the Empty Nest - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergNow that autumn is here and your college-aged kids have moved out, you may be feeling unsettled, even melancholy. So what is it that you're more worried about - how they'll get along in school or how you'll adjust to the empty nest? For some parents 'no kids at home' represents a fresh start. ...
Views: 1537(4 votes) - The Personality-Happiness Paradox - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelI was having tea with a friend yesterday morning. We were talking about a transition she is making in her life. She recently left her employer in pursuit of a dream. The problem: she doesn’t know what the dream is. She left one thing to head towards another. The “other” is unknown. She knew ...
Views: 1535 - Reveal and Heal - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerThe magical power of a band-aid. Once applied, to a child, the hurt and pain instantly defuses and they are left healed and ready for the next adventure … Doesn’t matter the kind of band-aid – name brand vs. dollar store, Scooby Doo vs. Hello Kitty, to a child they hold power; the kind of power ...
Views: 1534(4 votes) - Taking Big Steps — What Makes You Do It? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Liz CopelandSo today is the day that William and Catherine (or Wills and Kate, as the newspapers will have it) get hitched. And deciding to get married is a big step in anyone’s life. But particularly for this couple who have the eyes of the world upon them. William is used to that and has been brought ...
Views: 1534 - Growing Up: Time only flies when you throw your watch! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I was 16, I wanted to be 18. At 18, I wanted to be 21. To me each age meant I was grown; what I never considered was the growth I needed between them — because maturing is a process that brings along two friends: responsibility and challenges. Every professional or personal challenge I ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Turning No Someday Into A Yes - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI was having a discussion with a colleague of mine about a week ago. He was sharing with me recent experiences his son had gone through in interviewing for internship employment for the summer. While the experience had not gone the way the son had wanted in that he did not get the position he ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Overcome Shyness Now - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jonathan MansfieldAnyone of any age, sex, nationality or status can suffer from shyness. The general consensus is that shyness is no big deal. Nothing could be further from the truth. At best, shy people have few, if any, friends and lead quiet unfulfilled lives. In more serious cases shy people can ...
Views: 1524(3 votes) - How Anticipating Future Problems With Powerful Estate Planning Documents Can Save You Time and Money - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from John MartinIn the world of estate planning, the best offense to changes in the law and life circumstances is usually a good defense. Rather than running to court or the drafting attorney each time a crisis occurs, estate plans can be drafted “defensively,” such that several escape hatches or ...
Views: 1523 - Your Second Act - After 50 (okay, maybe even 40) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Thom QafzeziThe first act (the world of work) has come, or is coming, to its final curtain and you’re left looking out over the empty auditorium seats wondering what’s next. What’s the next act? Thankfully, there are so many options to be had, and if you are like most people in the 50 and over crowd, the ...
Views: 1522 - Overcoming Sudden Dis-Ability - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezThe knowledge that we have lost an ability we had, that some or one of our physical abilities cannot be recovered after losing it has two direct effects on us: • First, the pain, depression and frustration want to overwhelm our thoughts and take away from our creative abilities. Worse yet, ...
Views: 1520 - Making a midlife career change - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank BonkowskiMalcolm Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine, said: “The biggest mistake people make in life is not making a living doing what they most enjoy." It is the worst of times, it is the best of times In spite of difficult economic conditions and high unemployment, there is no better time than ...
Views: 1518(3 votes) - Retirement Jobs: How is Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothAlways the feisty ones, you boomers aren’t going to let the economy slow you down! If you have retired already or have been laid off you may have a desire to get back into the employment seen. Well, hate to tell you this, but that may be easier said than done. So what? You’re resilient and ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Responding to Change - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from David windleResponding to Change Keep your ship steady in choppy seas Change is an inevitable and necessary part of life. Even small changes can have a big impact, leading to feelings of anxiety and loss of control. Try these tips to help you stay happy during change. 1. Come home to your ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Bringing the Butterfly to Light: Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Debi HebelToday I saw a butterfly come out from it’s cocoon. It fought, it struggled, and it emerged… strong, free, vibrant, and ready to fly. Like the cocoon of the butterfly so many of us have self-imposed cocoons made up of fears. Our fears, which we create to protect us, are in many cases the ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Here's the Good News About Life: IT IS ALL GOOD - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonAs we become more aware and attuned to the multi-dimensional nature of both the Universe and OURSELVES, we create many opportunities for growth. An important aspect of growth is honoring the many facets of who we are. We cannot "hang out in the ethers" to escape Earthly events, nor can we ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Investing in Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Graham DragonIf you are interested in personal development it is important you commit to investing in yourself. No matter what it is you want to improve, no matter what you want to achieve, it will almost certainly require an investment or will be much better and be achieved much quicker with the right ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Living with Loss Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Barnsley BrownLife is full of so many losses--Major losses brought about by fighting, divorce or separation, getting laid off, becoming ill, or dying. Then there are the minor losses, such as loss of a budding friendship, loss of a material object, even loss of hair. (Some may think this is a major loss, I ...
Views: 1494 - Studying The Insight - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Christina XioThe word psychology derived from the Greek word ‘psyche’, its meanings is ‘soul’ or‘mind’. Andlogos mean “word”. Psychology is a field that studies the human mind and behavior as well.The first experimental psychology lab established by Wilhelm Wundt in Germany, in 1879.It seeks to understand ...
Views: 1494 - ***How To Empower Yourself for the New Year - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThis is the time of year when people get off the proverbial treadmill of their workday world and allow themselves some time to reflect on the past year - what they accomplished, what they didn't, what was good, and what wasn't so great. Too often people feel like they've fallen short of their ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Who Are You Failing to Honor by Listening to Your Fears? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Sue KochEvery time I hit the pavement I delight in how great running is for stress relief, meditation, feeling freedom and nature (which in Chicago could be joyous or extremely irritating, even within minutes of one another…) but ultimately, for the process of generating unexpected ideas, and on ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - “HELP!! I’M LIVING A LIFE DESIGNED BY A 25 YEAR OLD AND IT DOESN’T FIT RIGHT ANYMORE!” - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleDoes that feel familiar? When did it happen that everything you thought you wanted when you were in your blooming 20s has either come to pass – and passed on by - or has lost it’s allure, or you’ve outgrown it? It happens to all of us at some level. Some are more conscious of the discomfort ...
Views: 1486 - Being Your Own Boss vs. Getting A Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kasi PhillipsIn a split second I discovered something very valuable and detrimental to my success as an entrepreneur. A quick story about how I came to this conclusion. A couple of years ago I was employed in the transportation industry for nine years.In the beginning I was happy with the job like most ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - Self-Care – What Do You Have Energy For? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI went to a get together a friend of mine put on this week and heard a really sad comment by one of the ladies there regarding self-care. We were talking about friendships. She said that she’s so busy with all her responsibilities at work and with her kids that she notices that she purposely ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - What's Your "Art"? Make Sure You Let It Out Personally or Professionally - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Lisa MontanaroIn the amazing book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, she discusses the concept that all of us have an "art" that runs deep within us yearning to break out. This art can literally be an artistic talent like painting, writing, or performing, but it could also be something else entirely. It can ...
Views: 1481 - Living with Loss Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Barnsley BrownLoss is natural, even inevitable, as we discussed in Part 1 of this article. But why does loss have to be so hard? And what can we do to make it just a bit easier? How do we deal with grief? With loss? Even with grief about loss? Here are some suggestions: * Accept your feelings, particularly ...
Views: 1480 - Proven Strategies to Balancing Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceIt is often said that balance is the key to happiness and the good life. When related to self-esteem, most of us are aware that we fill our lives with activities and obligations for others without thinking about ourselves and what we may need. There is a way to take care of yourself while also ...
Views: 1480(6 votes) - Finishes - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixFinishes “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that counts.” I can’t remember when I first heard that saying, but it is one that has given me great cause to stop and ponder lately. I’m getting older. Not “really old”, but hey, I’m not thirty anymore either! I am at a certain age, where ...
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