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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- There's Always Another Chapter - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2015 from Royce GomezAs I work with people both personally and professionally I notice that all have been hurt at some point in their life. Some so deeply they haven't recovered. This affects their professional life as well. Some signs I have seen are: anger in the workplace, demoralizing a coworker in front of ...
Views: 1838 - 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 - Three Simple Ways to Experience More Joy, Fulfillment & Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Larry FreeborgIn all the years that I have been working with solo entrepreneurs and my coaching clients, I‘m always amazed at how many of them believe that making a lot of money will bring them more joy, happiness and fulfillment. Well, I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth! It ...
Views: 1430 - Three Urgent Life Lessons - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Joe VitaleAs I write this, my mother is dying. She is in pain, looks horrible, and cries out a lot. It shakes me to the core to see her this way. She’s beyond recovery with any of the healers or healing I know. My father, 86 and going strong, is her basic caretaker. He has refused most offers of help. ...
Views: 1664 - Tipping the Applecart: Transforming in Our Changing World - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Natalie AmsdenNothing stands still in life. Change is constant, inevitable. As you read these words you are moving, growing, changing. This being the case you would think we humans might be more accustomed to the change process. Instead we often live in resistance, or even fierce opposition, to change, and ...
Views: 2549 - 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 - To Change Your Life You Must Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionTo change your life, you must change your life. Sounds pretty simple doesn't it? Yet people, all over the world, live each day exactly the same and become frustrated when no significant change has taken place. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and ...
Views: 2006 - Top 03 Inventors Who Have Changed The World - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikOf course, there are many more than just three inventors who have made our culture and society what it was today. It all started with the wheel, or with language, or perhaps with the first ape-like who started walking on two feet. Where it all started is hard to say. What we can tell something ...
Views: 2030 - Top Five Emotional Effects of Divorce - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Cindy .HolbrookMany women are not prepared for the emotional effects of divorce, especially if they are the one that initiated the separation and divorce. The so-called divorce support they receive from meaningful family and friends often wind up being an “ex” bashing session, which makes her feel worse about ...
Views: 2668 - Transformational Income: Ask Yourself These Questions - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sara DillingerPop quiz! We are well into the second month of 2011, so it is time to ‘fess up. How many of you made New Years’ resolutions? Let’s see a show of hands. Okay. Now, of those of you who made New Years’ resolutions, how many of you have kept those resolutions thus far? Hands up. Uh-huh. Well, ...
Views: 977 - Transition Coaching: How Is My Transition Meaningful? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinChange often comes whether you want it, pursue it, or ask for it. Major events can seem like pivotal moments in your growth and development. It’s natural to feel some disillusionment and wonder, ‘Where do I go from here?’ Change can simply be defined as a difference between two things. A ...
Views: 1277 - Transition Time Is An Important Part of Growing and Expanding - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Michael DennisTransition Time is an Important Part of Growing and Expanding. Do you ever feel nuts and kind of whacky after being on a high for several days while pursuing a successful dream and endeavor? Today, 9/13/2012 has been one such day. My guides tell me that it is natural to feel out of sorts ...
Views: 1597 - Transitioning Through Change: Women and the Challenge of Global Living - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Bercedeh StarkAs a woman who has gone through a number of transitions for two lifetimes, I have lived through the uncertainties, difficulties, tensions and risks associated with being uprooted from one's comfort zone. As a professional coach, I've found personal affirmation from other women whose own stories ...
Views: 1125 - Transitioning to Another Career - Identifying Your Options - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Tracey FieberIt’s never too late to transition into another career. People of all different ages and with all different skillsets and professional histories change careers all of the time. It doesn’t matter whether you’re fresh out of college and unhappy with your career path after just a couple of years or ...
Views: 1956 - Tuning In to Your Soul's Purpose - by Submitted on May 04, 2022 from Estra Roell"If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there the whole while, waiting for you, and the life you ought to be living is the one you are living.” —Joseph Campbell When you tune into your soul’s purpose you feel fulfilled and have a clear sense of ...
Views: 592 - Turning our situations from frightening to enlightening - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageNo matter where you turn, fear seems to be a topic of conversation for so many. Turn on the news, read the newspaper, watch television…it’s there. Truth be told, there is a major shift underway. This shift can be frightening to some, enlightening for others. The fear comes from the outward ...
Views: 1598 - Unfulfilled? 3 Steps to Discover and Get What You Really Want - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhitePeople look at you and think you’ve got it all together. You have a life that many envy, a career, relationship and the freedom to live an enjoyable life – or at least two out of the three. On the outside you’ve put on a great show. On the inside, not so much. Behind the mask, you feel empty ...
Views: 2595 - Veterans Torn Between Identities - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though veterans are regarded as heroes, are they really? Indeed, they are the ones expressing enough honor and bravery to enlist to defend their nation, even if it means risking their own life. But on the other hand, do heroes kill at all costs, even innocent civilians, even women and ...
Views: 1409 - Veterans: how to demonstrate the job skills employers seek most - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from kathryn marionVeteran's Day is not the only day to think about our service men and women who are making the transition from armed services to corporate America. If you are one of these many returning soldiers making the transition into the civilian workforce, what are the qualities employers are ...
Views: 1124 - Veterans: take advantage of job search avenues employers utilize most - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from kathryn marionAs we prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day, our government and the Labor Department push to create jobs and employ our military men and women. This is one issue that even politicians can get behind, but the implementation of this task has been challenging as America still struggles in the ...
Views: 1262 - Victim versus Victor - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Karin VoloMaking the Conscious Choice to Win! How many times have you blamed someone or something else for a problem in your life? We’ve all done it and we are conditioned to do this. It is a natural reaction…yet it is one that harms us in so many ways. Blaming others automatically puts you in a ...
Views: 1429 - Walk This Way - Inspired by Passover: the Journey from Slavery to Freedom - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsAs we travel through life, we are constantly making transitions; leaving one place and going to another place. From______________To________________. From high school to college. From sickness to health. From single life to married life and sometimes back again. If you take a look at ...
Views: 1634 - We Are Wired To Pursue Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebWe are not only wired to peruse happiness but we are also wired to want more and more happiness. But how good are we at increasing our happiness ? Statistics On The Pursuit Of Happiness In 2004 there were over 2000 book titles with advice that is supposed to bring happiness. There are ...
Views: 1597 - What Am I Going to Be When I Grow Up: Baby Boomer Edition - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerHave you ever found yourself wondering what you are going to be when you grow up? Read that sentence again carefully. Notice that is in the future tense. Since it is in the future tense, it may seem a strange question to address to Baby Boomers but let’s think about it a minute. When you ...
Views: 936 - What Can You Really Expect From An Online Psychic Reading? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Lucus CapelloAre you curious to know about our future? Do you need the right guidance in love, relationships, career and money? These are some of the most important areas in life, and with proper guidance, you can get success in any or all these areas. An online psychic reading can make seeking advice ...
Views: 907 - What Happens to Debt Payments During Divorce? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Shae HollandIn a divorce, the parties divide up their assets. However, a divorce must also account for debts. Here's what happens to debts during a divorce: Debt is marital property Even though it's not good marital property, debt is marital property. The parties must divide it as part of their divorce. ...
Views: 1748 - What is Life Purpose? Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Estra RoellMany people are asking the question, “What is my purpose?” It’s not something that was talked about several years ago but has now come into the collective consciousness. The first thing to consider when exploring your purpose is to understand what purpose really means. Most of the people ...
Views: 1918 - What is Life Purpose? Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Estra RoellDo you feel like something is missing in your life? We are all born with a purpose. Each of us is unique and we all have a special role to fill, that no one else can do. When we discover, acknowledge and act on that, we feel fulfilled. When we don’t, we feel as if we are wandering through ...
Views: 1833 - What is self-positioning? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Malcolm PayneSelf-positioning is a process for personal self-reflection; you can do it on your own, as a personal development exercise, or with a group of people who agree to work with you for the mutual benefit of all of you. It is based on the psychology of social skills development. The principles of ...
Views: 11584 - What My Spinal Cord Injury Taught Me - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Ann PottsI celebrated 16 years of having a disability on May 21st. I was going to edit the word “celebrated” and then decided that it was okay to use that word. There are many things to celebrate that have come out of the journey of the past 16 years. To be honest, most years this anniversary goes by ...
Views: 2474 - What Subliminal Messages Can Change in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Subliminal messages are the hottest items today in the world of psychological treatments. This is because a lot of problems that plague the human life and make discontented and dissatisfied people are problems of the mind. These include ...
Views: 1783 - What Type of Auto Insurance is Best For You? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from james seth wesleyWhat Type of Auto Insurance is Best For You? Driving in the United States today requires an up to date proof of auto insurance. This means that you must carry the minimum requirements that your state has regulated in order to drive legally. Auto insurance companies have worked hard ...
Views: 1212 - 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 - When A Crisis Strikes…Judgment - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloIt is so easy to judge another person. We are conditioned to compare ourselves to others and therefore judge: are we better than them or are they better than us? What I discovered meeting hundreds of people is that we ALL have our difficult times. Sometimes I had prejudged someone while I was ...
Views: 1206 - When A Crisis Strikes…People Helping People - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloMany times we tend to focus on the differences between us—and that causes all sorts of problems. If we focused on how much we have in common, it would be easier to understand each other and have compassion. The Dalai Lama said it so well when he stated we are humans sharing an experience on ...
Views: 1249 - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: Courage - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloOften the hardships we face are here to give us courage and to find our own inner strength. Most crisis cause a major shift in your life and change the path we were on to something that is better in the long run. Everything that happens to us is there for us to learn and grow in some way. ...
Views: 1337 - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: The Basics - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloA crisis can strike at any time in our lives and generally we are never prepared for it (otherwise it wouldn’t be a crisis!). Sergio and I want to share in this series how we managed to cope going through the biggest crisis that we ever experienced. We’ll start with the basics. One of the ...
Views: 1154 - When Everything Is Going Downhill - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWhen things don't go well, frustration with other people or with yourself often comes up and our mood goes downhill fast. Have you had those days? Well, you are not alone. While we cannot control other people and all situations, we can manage our own emotions and how to deal with things ...
Views: 1646 - When Not Changing May Be More Painful Than the Change Itself - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseIn my last few articles, I’ve written quite a bit about the topic of change. I’d be remiss if I did not take some time to approach this topic from the perspective of those who choose not to change. Not changing how you approach the situations which come into your life is certainly a ...
Views: 2388 - When nothing else seems to work, consider going big! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Jimmy RoosI recently read a real-life story about a woman who had been looking for love for a long-long time, with no success. I recently read a real-life story about a woman who had been looking for love for a long-long time, with no success. She had been on all kinds of dating programs including ...
Views: 2548 - When Things Fall Apart - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Saskia Roell“Embarking on the spiritual journey is like getting into a very small boat and setting out on the ocean to search for the unknown lands. Like all explorers, we are drawn to discover what’s waiting out there without knowing yet if we have the courage to face it.” ~ Pema Chodron Have you ever ...
Views: 1846 - When you have climbed the wrong mountain - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lisa DoreyEverything is going just perfectly! You’ve been offered that promotion you always wanted and you finally have the role you have craved. Fantastic. You drink the celebratory glasses of wine with family and friends. You are so delighted and secretly very proud of yourself. Time passes and ...
Views: 1169 - Where's Your Focus? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Carrie GreeneI like to believe that I know what's most important to concentrate on. After all, the reason people hire me as their business coach is to help them get focused, set priorities and keep them motivated and productive, so that their projects get done and their business grows. So why have I felt ...
Views: 1673 - Why Are Divorce Rates Increasing in the United States? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Cindy .HolbrookThe divorce rate in the United States has increased tremendously over the past 75 years. Analysts have several theories on the reason behind this. The divorce rate is an alarming 45-percent for a first marriage and over 60-percent for a second marriage. Based on my personal experience as well ...
Views: 3714 - Why Every Senior Should Consider Community Living - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from John Cochrane IIIBefore Sandy moved to a senior living community, she lived alone in a Pasadena condo. Early retirement from an engaging and challenging career meant the loss of daily contact with friends she was accustomed to and enjoyed.Her daughter, Michelle, began to worry about the toll isolation was having ...
Views: 3288 - Why is self-positioning about self? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Malcolm PayneSome people who come across self-positioning ask: why is it about your ‘self’? Isn’t that selfish, self-interested, self-absorbed? Shouldn’t we be thinking about others, outward-looking, rather than concentrating on ourselves? The main point to make in answer to this question is: unless we are ...
Views: 1881 - Why it Seems So Hard - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Terri MarieI've found that when things seemed hard - for a good portion of my life - it was because I hadn't hit my stride yet. I hadn't believed in myself enough to let go of situations, people and places that weren't for my highest good. BUT they actually were. Hard things were necessary rungs on ...
Views: 1265 - Why people go for Plastic Surgery in India - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from shilpa dalmiaTeens view Plastic Surgery as a way to fit in and look acceptable to friends and peers. Adults, on the other hand, frequently see plastic surgery as a way to stand out from the crowd. Size acceptance, body positivity, and fat activism are now part of the cultural lexicon, yet according to data ...
Views: 1181 - Why Women are The Primary Cooks in The Home? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2020 from Isabella WhitmoreWhen one asks about who is cooking in the home, most fingers would point to women. Being the weaker sex women are traditionally responsible for managing domestic labor while men are responsible for working outside to provide for the family’s needs. Even up to today in which men are getting ...
Views: 825 - Winterproof Your Sleep with These 7 Tips - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2018 from kathy mitchell“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell This quote is so apt but when the winds are so chilly, every plan gets shelved. The worst of all is the fact ...
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