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- Lights. Camera. Wait...What Comes Next? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Ron KawatskyMaybe more lights? No. Perhaps some more camera? Nope. We all know that where the rubber meets the road is through our ACTION. As much as visualizing and mental rehearsing is vital, without action, its all for not. We still live in a physical world where physical action is the keystone is ...
Views: 979 - Having Respect For Others: 6 Benefits For Life Upgrade - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleHaving respect for others sets you up for increased success in life. The more you extend this respect throughout your life, the more you can benefit. Having respect for others lays the path for a more convenient life; a life outside of isolation where others are willing to play a part in your ...
Views: 1913 - Work-Life Balance and Your Hierarchy of Values - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Marc de BruinA typical weekend morning discussion in our household. Our 11-year old daughter: “can I ring a friend to play with?” We: “that’s okay, but you first have to clean up your room. You promised us yesterday you’d have it done by last night, and it’s still a mess”. A big –as we call it- Neanderthal ...
Views: 2175 - Get In Line - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Frances LucasWe have all waited in line for something. It is neither always easy nor fun to wait in line but, we believe, it is usually worth the wait. While we are in line waiting we probably grow weary. While we are in line waiting we possibly get bored. While we are in line waiting we may get anxious or ...
Views: 1382 - Are you operating without a personal plan? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Hope TackaberryIf you’re in business or know anything about business, you’ve undoubtedly heard about business plans or strategic plans, right? No self-respecting business would operate without one, right? Right! So why do we? “I’m not a business!” you say? Well, humans are very much like businesses. We have ...
Views: 1266 - RELATIONSHIP BUILDING 101: THE 90 DAY RULE - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleSo you think you’re in love? Falling in love? Definitely in Like? Great! Scary though, right? No one wants to get hurt, rejected or feel like a fool so, how do you move forward openly and keep your heart from being broken? There are a few things you should know first of all, that create ...
Views: 1914 - 10 minute meditations for inner peace - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Clement DivinMeditation is one of the most effective tools for inner peace in our modern world. When we meditate, we find a point of stillness within, which can become the calm in the eye of the storm, the refuge where we can be free from the stresses and strains of the modern world. There are numerous ...
Views: 911 - Cold Sore Free Forever - Read This Before You Buy! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Luke ColanBrief Overview Of The Cold Sore Free Forever Guide Imagine life without having being bothered by cold sores – Will you look and feel better? Will you have a much better self-esteem? If you have tried out just about anything to help you get rid of cold sores (but yet they all don’t work ...
Views: 4519 - Nine Fast and Easy Ideas To Prevent Boating Accidents - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from David JensenIn 2008, in excess of two-thirds of those who died in recreational boating accidents drowned. And 90 percent of those who drowned were not wearing a life jacket. The U.S. Coast Guard claims that in 2008, virtually 15% of the boating incidents caused a loss of life. Practically all boating ...
Views: 1574(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) - Whether You Like It Or Not You’re In The Spot Light - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Robert BoroffThere really is no such thing as anonymity anymore. Thanks to the Internet people can be quickly identified and every step they take can be retraced. So what can you do to ensure your privacy in the age of the Internet? Brian Stetler of the New York Times gives us some examples of the ...
Views: 882 - 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 - 5 Tips to Reinventing Your Career (No Matter What You Do For a Living!) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Peter FogelIt’s becoming a national nightmare for the working class in this country. According to a recent survey — ONLY 45 percent of today’s employees are satisfied with their work. Not surprising, this was the lowest level ever recorded by the Conference Board research group in more than 22 years ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - What’s Complaining Really About? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Jeannie CampanelliWhat I have noticed is that many of us confuse being responsible with feeling accountable. How do we do that? Let’s begin with clarifying the distinction between both qualities. As a giving person, you may describe yourself as responsible. You follow through with your commitments. You take ...
Views: 1326 - Exploring the Sharing of Three Words - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Jeannie Campanelli“I am sorry.” There are so many lessons to be learned about how to say these simple and very powerful words. I remember when, in my early life, I said those words a lot. I said them so unconsciously I really didn’t realize I said them as often as I did until my first personal growth teacher ...
Views: 1170 - Cracking the Int-egg-rity Egg - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerTwo of the issues I often hear from my clients are: what’s the process for figuring out what values I feel accurately reflect what’s most important to me, and how can I pass them along to my children in a way that will make them more powerful? Our values define our character—the code of ...
Views: 2171 - 5 Reflective Questions for Leaders on Values and Virtues - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Frank BucaroIn these challenging times for many businesses, leaders need to periodically take a step back and spend time in reflection as to what their real influence is in their respective workplaces. Take time at the beginning and at the end of each day to ponder on how well you’ve done in staying true to ...
Views: 2217 - Personal Balance - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Mark Lindsay`Frequently Asked Question: How do I achieve balance? Many people struggle to figure out how to achieve life balance. Creating the balance that is right for you is important. Your ability to think, plan, decide and take action largely determines the course of your life. The better you ...
Views: 1240 - My Dog, My Rock and Even My Clock! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Vera SnowI’m not big on schedules and structures, though I would like to be. I admire those who create their own schedules and stick to them as well as those who accept institutional structures that tell them where to be, what to do, when to show up and how long to stay. I, on the other hand, am one of ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - What are the Duties of a Compactor? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeAs a member of the kitchen stewarding department, simply put, the compactor is assigned to the task of taking out the trash or garbage after his or her shift. However, taking out the trash is not just about hauling them out of the kitchen and dumping them inside the dumpster, but there are ...
Views: 1459 - The Path to Personal accountability - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Lawrence BarbaraWhat do you normally do when something goes wrong? Do you point fingers, make excuses or take responsibility? Would you rather ask questions, play victim or blame someone else? Do you say things like: “I didn’t have enough time.” “That’s not my job.” “I didn’t know”. These are very common ...
Views: 4124 - 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) - 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 - 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: 1236 - Well-balanced Eating Tips for Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Lizeth CassaniReducing your weight normally takes a mix of healthier eating habits plus the inclusion of physical exercise in a weekly plan. While either strategy can really help you to get skinny, both of these strategies mixed commonly results in a quicker weight loss. Even though many variations of ...
Views: 892 - Self Confidence: Believe in yourself so that others can too - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Jennifer PassmoreWe’ve all heard the cliche: “If at first you don’t succeed…try, try again.” That’s sounds like a great idea, but what if you are someone who fears success? What if you have done everything that you were supposed to do in order to reach your goals, only to panic once you finally achieved them? ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE – HOW TO MAKE YOUR TO-DO LIST WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Julia JamesDo you feel overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do lists? You are not alone! These lists evoke negative emotions in most people. They seem like silent reminders showing us just how far “behind” we are and how impossible it is to ever catch up. It doesn’t have to be like this. There is ...
Views: 1217 - What is Meaningful Success? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bradley Ann MorganAchievement, victory, accomplishment, and attainment are all terms that we commonly associate with success. It is today’s hallmark that we link success with monetary gain. As many of us have discovered, financial wealth does not guarantee bliss nor bring a satisfying meaning to life. Fiscal ...
Views: 1442 - When Should We Use Dog Poop Bags? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Kay RingelstetterAs responsible pet owners, we may be well prepared with our dog poop bags when we are out enjoying our exercise with our pets. We may have stuffed the biodegradable bags in our pockets before heading out the door. Or they may already be conveniently available in our dog waste bags carrier. ...
Views: 1765 - The Magic Power of Taking Responsibility - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from David RiklanExperience has taught me that the first step to consciously making any change in your life is to first "take responsibility" for your life or at least take responsibility for that part of it. Dr. Phil wrote a book called Life Strategies in which he talks about taking responsibility. On his TV ...
Views: 8174(36 votes) - Minding Your Behaviour - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Yvonne BignallOur behaviour is a reflection of our emotions; how we feel. And the feelings come from our thoughts and our environmental experiences. Would it be fair to say that when you think about something very sad (tsunami, earthquakes) your feelings tend to tune in with the thought? For a lot of ...
Views: 3671(1 vote) - Persistence, Elbow Grease, Farmville Cheats and the BigMac - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Rob Adelphia"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are ...
Views: 2734 - 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) - Nursing Pain - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachHealth care organizations are very concerned about the patient satisfaction improvement. Some nurses like it while some others not really, but you have to face the fact that nobody is going to change it. You have to follow new trend and new rules. Well, honestly we, the nurses are here to help ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - When Your Child is a Bully - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Leslie YouraParents want the best for their children: shelter, food, friends, educational and life opportunities. Yet sometimes, even through a parent’s best intentions, children stray from the desired behavior. Bullying, a dangerous and yet all too common behavior, is typically seen in children who have ...
Views: 1396 - Toys or Us? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs a keynote speaker on peak performance one of the points I emphasize is accountability. Recently the Today Show interviewed Galia Slayen who built a life size Barbie to demonstrate the unhealthy body image the iconic doll represents to young girls as part of National Eating Disorders ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Leading Is Like Playing the Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Skip WeismanEvery time I’ve picked up the guitar to play or practice I’ve first had to tune it. Then there is the varied humidity during the summer months, which makes the string tensions more varied than at other times of the year. If I don't tune it, it's off-key. Leading people is a lot like tuning a ...
Views: 1332 - Here's The Way To Quickly Discover If You Spouse Is Cheating! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Tim SpoonerToday we're going to talk about a technique to find out if your spouse is being unfaithful. There are numerous instances when marriages are hard, but there is no worse emotion than being worried that your significant other is being unfaithful. Thankfully it's not difficult to find out if ...
Views: 840 - Top Leadership Skill of Responsibility and Accountability - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Leon EdwardWhat is the measure of being "responsible enough"? Below is a list of steps on how to draw responsibility out of our shells. 1. Develop self-awareness. As a leader, you should know your own strengths and weaknesses to be able to view your behavior objectively. Also, recognize your ...
Views: 5875 - Small Business Accounting - A Brief Insight - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Business BankingWhat is Small Business Accounting? Accounting Information adopts different methods in small businesses thus giving rise to Small Business Accounting. Small Business Accounting is basically the art and science of maintaining proper and precise accounts of a concern that have employees ranging in ...
Views: 1100 - Surround Yourself With Successful People - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimSeth works at a camera shop. Seth isn't a photographer. Seth actually majored in graphic design. He had difficulty finding work as a freelance designer, and couldn't find any work in the corporate world either. So he took jobs in retail and eventually ended up at the camera shop. Seth's ...
Views: 1526(3 votes) - 40 Powerful Ways to Self Sabotage Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Troyann WilliamsBefore we begin our journey through the 40 powerful ways you can self-sabotage your own success, let's take a moment to define "self-sabotage". Self-sabotage is most recognizable by the experience of an internal "tug-of-war" between having a desire to do something and feeling like you can't ...
Views: 1968 - The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It and How to Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanWhy do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men ...
Views: 3220(4 votes) - The Basics of Human Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsThe desire of pleasing is, of course, the basis of social connection. Persons who enter society with the intention of producing an effect, and of being distinguished, however clever they may be, are never agreeable. They are always tiresome, and often ridiculous. Persons, who enter life with ...
Views: 1499 - Healing What Hurts - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Val Wilcoximportant to realize that this pain is something that needs to be acknowledged and processed. The longer you hold onto that pain, the harder it is to work through it. There will come a time when you will be forced to acknowledge it. This old pain makes itself known to you in ways you can’t ...
Views: 1183 - How To Reverse Your Gullibility - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Professor MOmOhHow To Reverse Your Gullibility Gullible means easily fooled, easily led, and easily deceived. Gullible is also associated with the following: overly trusting in religious beliefs, trusting in cultural arrogance, and relying solely on theoretical (not FACTUAL) definitions of ...
Views: 3290 - It's All a Matter of Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Karen KleinwortLast week the world paid respects to Elizabeth Taylor, and I was reminded that in death we begin to view an individual from the eyes of goodness and greatness. But why is it during life we view these same individuals from a completely different perspective? I am generalizing here, but in many ...
Views: 1297 - Dog Waste Bags - Who Doesn't Use Them? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Kay RingelstetterWe all know how much our pets need outdoor exercise. They, just like ourselves, love fresh air, sunshine, time to enjoy a quick walk or romp at the park. And we all know the importance of carrying and using our dog waste bags when they attend to their usual business while outside. But who ...
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