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- Sacred Body: Body as Your Temple - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyIn the New Testament of the Holy Bible is the text about our bodies as a temple. "...that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own." 1 Corinthians 6:19. Many have discussed the debate about our physical bodies belong to God ...
Views: 2697(1 vote) - Personal Development – What Level Are You At? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2007 from Tom KellyEvery person has a path of development. It helps to know where we are now on our path, and what we have yet to achieve. Do you know what personal development level you are at? Use the following 7 Levels of Personal Development to gauge where you are. Level 1 - The Restoration Level At this ...
Views: 2684 - Do you know the 3 causes of all relationship problems? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneWhat do YOU believe are the 3 causes of all relationship problems? * Inadequate Money? * Not enough or too much Sex? * Friends interfering? * Family triangles and intrusions? * Poor communication? * Emotional Imbalance? Relationships are more complex than many of us care to ...
Views: 2679(2 votes) - Why Did the Dog Cross the Road? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cheri AlguireIn ancient times, lessons were taught via stories told around the campfires at the end of the day. The wise elders would tell and retell fables that turned into modern stories such as "The Hare and the Tortoise" where the moral of "slow and steady wins the ...
Views: 2656 - Our Decisions Create the World We Live In - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jacqueline MarshallOften we think about creating our lives in terms of what we wish for ourselves. We can also create the world we want by thinking globally. I'd like to illustrate. Over a decade ago my good friend Jennifer went through a divorce. Before moving to a new home, Jen called a piano retailer and ...
Views: 2619(1 vote) - Change Your DNA - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from John Spencer EllisBenefit from this life changing information that will have you rethinking how you go through your daily routine. Thinking yourself thin is only one advantage! June 9, 2009 A special message from Dr. John Spencer Ellis Hello to you! First, I want to thank you for being receptive to information ...
Views: 2614 - The 15 Differences Between Those Who Struggle And Those Who Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallI have noticed over time that there are distinct differences in the mindset and my entire set of lifestyle practices (be it in business, socializing, or conducting my personal affairs such as learning or just living) that I had at times which were characterized by either struggle or success, and ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Writing Emails - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Alvah ParkerThis article was written because this past week I have seen three examples of emails that were read by people other than the intended recipient. In one case an attorney published a whole email exchange between the attorney and an applicant for an associate position in her firm. It should have ...
Views: 2612(1 vote) - Are you at Risk of Career Burnout? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sonia GallagherAre you at Risk of Career Burnout? Career burnout or job burnout syndrome is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to demanding, stressful, and pressure filled work situations. Burnout is the cumulative result of persistent stress at work. What ...
Views: 2595(4 votes) - *** The Foundation of Personal Accountability: Telling the Truth About Yourself-Five Ways to Do It. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dr. Lisabeth Saunders MedlockIn my experience working with clients in coaching, many want to jump quickly into setting goals and making a plan. But, they loose focus quickly, get sidetracked easily, or can’t remember the goals they set or why they were important. I believe this happens because there is foundational work ...
Views: 2593(4 votes) - Every Choice has a Consequence! The continuing consequences of the Bernie Madoff disaster! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherDoing presentations on business ethics and fraud prevention, every presentation I begin starts with the statement – “Every choice has a consequence!” No where is this more painfully obvious then the very public unfolding of the consequences begun many years ago by Bernie Madoff. Two years to ...
Views: 2576(1 vote) - Want Real World Change? Stop Complaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Timothy BarlowIf you really want to change your life and help build a better world for yourself and others, you might want to consider this little piece of advice: stop complaining. You don’t have to travel far these days to come across this crippling habit — there’s plenty of people fussing about the ...
Views: 2569(4 votes) - The Entitled Child - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Linda SapadinMany of today’s kids have been brought up hearing about how “special” and “smart” they are. The unintended consequence of this type of upbringing, (which, on the surface, seems like a wonderful way to build self-confidence and self-esteem), is that kids actually believe that they are special ...
Views: 2560 - Goal Achieving and Becoming Successful The Friendship Factor - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Heather SchoolerWhen you are looking to set goals and become successful, there is a key factor that many people miss. What people fail to realize is that their friends may be holding them back from achieving the dreams, goals, or vision they have for their life. You may remember the old birds of a feather ...
Views: 2558(5 votes) - Final Expense Life Insurance - a Mistake? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alston BalkcomFinal expense insurance is also called funeral insurance. This type of insurance is simply a low value life insurance contract. For most people other types of life insurance will be better choices. A policy of this sort is typically sold to an insured with the idea that the the beneficiary ...
Views: 2511 - ***Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Attitude of Gratitude During the past 30 days I have enjoyed the most powerful experiences of gratitude of my life. The triggering event is that my wife and I brought our son Wyatt home 1 month ago today. Now those of you who are parents already know what I am talking about. The words ...
Views: 2506 - An everyday habit that ruins careers - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Karen DegenProcrastination isn’t just a bad habit; it’s an affliction ruining the lives of nearly 1 million New Zealanders. Research has found that one person in five suffers so badly from the problem that their careers are threatened. At its best procrastination is time wasting and at its worst it’s a ...
Views: 2503 - The Media’s Portrayal Of Beauty: Is It Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe title of this article might seem out of place and even slightly unnecessary. You might be wondering how a word of such meaning, can be used to describe something as normal as responsibility. There might also be the chance of your thoughts being along the same lines as what I am about to ...
Views: 2484 - Good Fruits: Are Yours Nutritious or Wormy? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you produce good fruits? If so, are they sweet and nutritious, or are they shining on the outside but wormy on the inside? Good fruits? Well, I'm talking about the good works you do. But how can good works be wormy? "Good" works are wormy and rotten when they are done with the wrong ...
Views: 2478(3 votes) - Book Review: The Power of Personal Accountability: Achieve What Matters To You - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 2461 - Give Yourself Freely - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from boake mooreOne of our greatest challenges is realizing our possessions and time are our most valuable resources – to give away to others. That’s right – learning to give and how much to give is one of our most important decisions. And ultimately the attitude with which we give away our money and time is ...
Views: 2451 - On Individuality and "Group Think" - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallHumans are sociological beings. We are social animals. If you have checked out my “True Life Relationships” main page you will know that that is exactly why I started True Life Relationships, so that I could offer not just the Psychologically based aspects of Personal Development, but the ...
Views: 2444 - 10 Essential Financial/Lifestyle Strategies You Need to Know! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"It wasn't raining when Noah build the ark." Howard Ruff It's all too common for families to be 'winging it' through life, quite unprepared for reaching their personal and financial goals, and unable to deal with unexpected situations that life can (and will!) throw at us. Here are 10 ...
Views: 2436(1 vote) - Design Your Destiny: Life is What You Make of It - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Michelle CastoLike William Henley who once said, "I am the master of my fate. The captain of my soul," I agree that Life is a Do-It Yourself project. If you want to live a certain kind of life, you are going to have to be proactive so you can consciously create life as you would like it. You must first ...
Views: 2433(1 vote) - Avoid Alienating Your Friends and Partners with These Principles - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Shellee HaleAlienating your friends and partners directly or indirectly can ruin your friendships and career opportunities in the future. Here are five principles to think about utilizing to decrease your chances of self-inflicting alienation. 1. Do not withhold favors or being helpful when possible, a ...
Views: 2429 - Offended: Is Being Offended A Choice? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about the kinds of experiences that they have had so far this year, they may find that there have been a number of moments that have had a negative effect on their life. This could relate to what has taken place in the real world, as well as what has occurred online. And ...
Views: 2421 - Is The Narcissist Ever Sorry? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: Doesn't the narcissist ever feel sorry for his "victims"? Answer: The narcissist always feels "bad". He experiences all manner of depressive episodes and lesser dysphoric moods. He goes through a full panoply of mood disorders and anxiety disorders. He experiences panic from time to ...
Views: 2391 - Cleansing old Drama Cycles and Entering New Ways of Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Russell DobdaInsanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. ~Albert Einstein Many of us have drama cycles that recur in our lives. It might be a situation we often find ourselves in that causes a great amount of stress or pain. It might be a particular type of person ...
Views: 2384 - Looking Out For Number One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Lori Snyder"I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line." --Lucile Ball, 1911-1989, Comedienne and Actress We all heard the saying a million times before---“When you take care of yourself first, you will then be better able to take care of, ...
Views: 2379(7 votes) - Meeting Needs with NVC - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThere’s no one on the planet who hasn’t been in a situation wherein tempers and/or emotions escalated – perhaps even dramatically – due to miscommunication or poor communication. When this has happened in your own life, you’ve likely looked back on it afterwards and wondered how things got so ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Making Wise Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever felt apprehensive about making an important decision which could affect the rest of your life? Does making even minor decisions can send you into a state of anxiety when you begin thinking of all the options and things that could go wrong? Making wise decisions can be ...
Views: 2355 - Leading Yourself First! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserEveryone is a leader and the first person we should lead is ourself. It was Zig Ziglar who said that "You must manage yourself before you can lead someone else." Not a truer statement was ever said. Let me give you a thought to ponder. If you are reactive, blowing off some steam, and saying a ...
Views: 2349 - 20 Problem Solvers From Hell: What Type of Problem Solver Are You? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceHave you ever thought about the type of problem solver that you are? If you haven't, now is probably a good time to think about it. In today's day and age, problems are more complicated than they have ever been before. Ever since the start of the information age and the knowledge economy, the ...
Views: 2331 - Integrity – Tops the Workforce Wish List - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff“Say what you mean and mean what you say,” says Frank Luntz, communications researcher and author of several books including What Americans Really Want…Really. Today’s workforce craves truthful comprehensive communications and aligned action from leadership in all aspects. They want to know ...
Views: 2329(2 votes) - Successful and Accomplished, But Are You Happy? - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Michell SmithIn today’s active corporate and wired world, achieving your goals and feeling fulfilled doesn’t have to be a chaotic, stressful affair. Being completely fulfilled means having a deeply felt irrefutable sense that you are happy, healthy, and whole. Your work and performance are deemed ...
Views: 2327 - A Realistic Approach to Reducing Unhappiness and Preventing Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Peggy FergusonWhile many conflicted and combative couples stay together through the holidays to not disappoint the kids or the extended family members, other couples who may have not even been thinking about divorce, begin to feel discouraged, disappointed, and disenchanted after the holidays and decide to ...
Views: 2317 - It's Always Going to be Something - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN(original distribution in early April 2010) Passover and Easter are upon us. New Year’s Day is a fading memory and so, probably, are those New Year’s resolutions for change and self-improvement. One of the most common resolutions is to achieve a healthier lifestyle—eating the right foods, ...
Views: 2305(3 votes) - Get in Trouble on Purpose - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Keith VarnumWhy would someone want to get in trouble on purpose? Well, if you were a masochist? Or an idiot? Or crazy? Or all of the above? No, it’s more like someone who’s decided to “play with trouble” as a lifestyle choice! I learned this edgy approach to life from my unusual parents. As many ...
Views: 2304 - Taking Action - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Willie HortonIn case you haven’t already heard, the global economy is in something of a reversal at present!! I mention this in the context of a long-standing friend mentioning to me over breakfast last Friday that his daughter “couldn’t pick up the ‘phone” to ask for some career or job-seeking advice from ...
Views: 2284 - Three Keys to Implementing Improvement Goals That Increase Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Pat AltvaterIs there a behavior that if done consistently would dramatically increase your bottom line? But, you can’t make yourself do it. You find yourself thinking you’ll start it tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes. Don’t beat yourself up if you can relate – you are not alone! It’s our nature ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - Why Being and Feeling Authentic Can Be Challenging Especially These Days - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMark Twain said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Whatever you pursue in your outer life will never fill the inner void created by feeling inauthentic; you have to fill it yourself, and first. “Sam” was so distressed and confused that he’d pretty much shut down; ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - Listen Up (2013) - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from nancy traversEver heard the expression “Listen up?” Sometimes coaches say it when their team is in a huddle. They want everyone to pay particular attention to their message. Listen up. Lift your chin up; direct your gaze up into my eyes. Listen carefully and hear what I’m saying. Listen up. How often do ...
Views: 2271 - Wage Slavery; The Only Socially Acceptable Form of Modern Day Slavery - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Marc de BruinHere we go again; this is a statistic from the national news: "AUSTRALIANS are taking more work home than ever but aren't getting paid overtime for the hours they put in outside of the office. A new workplace survey (...) found that 58 per cent of Aussie workers admit they still check ...
Views: 2265 - ITS HOW WE LIVE – NOT WHAT WE DO FOR A LIVING THAT DEFINES US - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Paul BatzToday, I’m feeling profound sadness and intense self-reflection as I heard the words of Harmon Killebrew telling the world his cancer is no longer treatable. Here are the Hall of Famer’s wise and precious words shared through the media: Harmon Killebrew: hero for how he lives his ...
Views: 2249 - The Most Discouraging Things In The World - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA glass half-empty is discouraging, but not as discouraging as how misled people can be when a glass half-full is perceived as brimming over the top. War is discouraging, too, especially wars that seem to go on forever. It's as if the countries involved grow to believe that everything is ...
Views: 2245 - Tuning Up Muscles and Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberMy husband is a very fine musician, and as our business has grown, he has had less time to devote to practicing the violin. When he was able to start regularly practicing again recently, he soon found he had lost several pounds. How could that be? Violin is a very physical instrument. He ...
Views: 2233(2 votes) - Entitlement Mentality: Has The Internet Created An Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one liked a certain song in the past, they would either have had to wait for it to be on the radio or they would have had to go and buy it. However, in today’s world, one no longer needs to buy a song; the only thing they need to do is to go onto the internet and to do a search. And after ...
Views: 2232 - Random Acts of Kindness and Pay it Forward - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonYou can actually push the envelope in your life a bit more by practicing good deeds for no seemingly special or specific reason. One very powerful action and attitude you can embrace is the practice of random acts of kindness while also creating the pay-it-forward system of living. Random ...
Views: 2227 - A Tough Call: Agree To Be Spied on... or Get Fired - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaAccording to recent Ernst & Young research, emerging use of technologies presents huge privacy risks , but the privacy regulations fall behind. We can see this gap in the workplace environment. An employee's privacy is hardly protected anymore. Let us look closer at this issue. To keep an ...
Views: 2226 - Goal Setting in Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldGoal setting can be overwhelming and difficult for many people. We read stories about all the steps to make sure you are setting goals properly. If you find goal setting difficult then I want to give you a surefire three-step goal setting process. Step #1 Write What You Want Writing down ...
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