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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- ***You Don't Have To - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Gerry SeymourI have observed a trend among those I mentor, consult with, and train. I can't say for certain if this is a growing trend, but I have observed it my entire professional life, and it has always been an obstacle to success. The problem? "I have to..." You see, most people ask what they "have ...
Views: 3634(1 vote) - A Clear and Present Mind - Meditation and Flow - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Willie HortonMost people lead normal lives. Those lives are, generally speaking, repetitive - where anything spectacular rarely happens. Of course, the normal life is punctuated by the spectacular - falling in love, marriage, the birth of a child, the odd special holiday. But, generally speaking, ...
Views: 3626(4 votes) - Coping with Change - Becoming More Adaptable in 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairChange is as predicable as the sun rising in the East. Few things are as constant in life as the simple fact that things will change. With this known, why do we seem to have so much trouble dealing with change? Some have an easier time dealing with change than others. Some hang on to the ...
Views: 3624(1 vote) - Maintaining High Levels Of Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Gerald Vest"Above all else, it seems to me that it is our role as human beings always to join learning to loving-kindness. Learning to learn, learning to love, and to be kind are so closely interconnected and so profoundly interwoven, especially with the sense of touch, it would greatly help toward our ...
Views: 3624 - Self Acceptance and Freedom from Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Laura De Giorgio"There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?" -Peace Pilgrim We come into this world freely expressing ourselves, and then slowly but ...
Views: 3622 - Discovering Your Personal Power Symbol - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayWhat would you enjoy manifesting in your life? What perceptions or self-defeating thoughts may be interfering with achieving your purpose and manifesting your highest dreams? Awareness Engineering combines contemporary healing techniques, quantum reality concepts, ancient disciplines and ...
Views: 3616(2 votes) - Benefits Of Reading Books: How Reading Greatly Enhances Your Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are many benefits of reading books. Unfortunately, in this day and age, not a lot of people take the time to read them anymore. When was the last time you pick something up? Blame your answer on technology if you must, but that doesn't change the fact that you're missing out on a lot ...
Views: 3615 - Living Unconsciously, An Obstacle To Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Rebecca L. NorringtonRelax, take a deep breath and think. What’s stopping YOU from being happy? What’s stopping you from being happy ALL THE TIME? Grab a pen and paper and list your obstacles to happiness. Answer the question from your soul. Because you are the only person that knows the answers and you are the ...
Views: 3615 - How To Apologize Effectively: 5 Simple Tips To Get Your Apology - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Michael LeeIt's important for everyone to learn how to apologize effectively. After all, what good is an apology if it doesn't work, right? You might think that a simple "I'm sorry" will take care of everything but that's not exactly true. There are some situations in which you need to apologize ...
Views: 3613 - How to be brave and go after your goals - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Dia ThabetAre you brave? Do you allow fear to destroy your dreams and goals? If you allowed your fear to destroy your goals, then I’m sure you became frustrated and maybe thought about giving up on your goals and dreams at one point in life. Despite all the challenges that you might have encountered, ...
Views: 3604(1 vote) - How To Get Someone To Trust You In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to get someone to trust you, then I have good news for you. If you’re just about to earn someone’s trust for the first time, then you’ll be happy to know that it is easy to do so. But if you’ve somehow broken somebody’s trust and are now hoping to get it back, that’s ...
Views: 3597 - Anger: Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Other People Get Angry? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt unhappy and they were to meet a friend who was happy, they could soon start to feel different. Their emotional state has then been transformed through being in the other person's presence. This can happen without one having to really do anything, and their life doesn't have to ...
Views: 3595 - The Great Shift In Consciousness And How To Navigate It - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Fatima BacotWe are living during extraordinary times. The air is rife with possibility and consciousness is exploding. Everyday people are waking up as if from a deep, deep sleep, questioning to what values and systems they have given their power, energy and attention – and wondering what lies ...
Views: 3593 - Are You Anxious, Nervous, Worried or Stressed? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever feel uncomfortable, anxious or tense? Are there things that you worry about – things that sometimes even keep you awake at night? Are you ever nervous or apprehensive? Do you get hassled or lose your temper easily? Do you feel that you suffer from stress? If you perceive ...
Views: 3590 - ***5 Tips for Improving Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, it never ceases to amaze me how many people profess a desire to improve their presentation skills, learn how to create their material or script properly, and work on their delivery skills, yet never concern themselves with the sound of their speaking voice. In ...
Views: 3588(2 votes) - Momentum: Is Momentum An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is moving, it can be a lot harder to stop it. And yet when something is not moving, it can be a lot harder to get it going. If a boulder was rolling down a hill for example, stopping it could be extremely difficult. If this boulder was not moving, getting it rolling could also be ...
Views: 3581 - Improve Interpersonal Communication Skills In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michael LeeThe need to improve interpersonal communication skills grows urgent every day. It's a skill set highly sought after by companies big and small. After all, these skills have been used to negotiate treaties, peace talks, salary raises and basically anything else you can think of. They have ...
Views: 3579(1 vote) - Understanding People Through The Way They Communicate - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever wondered why someone's words don't always match their body language? Observing the way people communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, can help you to assess what they might be feeling at the present moment. It can also help you to get to the heart of the issue, make someone ...
Views: 3575(7 votes) - NLP Rapport Building: 3 Awesome NLP Techniques To Build Rapport Effectively - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael LeeNLP rapport building is one of the most subtle yet effective techniques you can use to persuade anybody and everybody. The good news is that it’s also very easy to learn! Understanding the basics takes only minutes. And applying it takes only a few practices to get right. So if you’re ready ...
Views: 3564 - ATTITUDE, PERSPECTIVE & CHOICE - Inspirational Quotes to Empower You from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonATTITUDE, PERSPECTIVE & CHOICE: "EACH CHOICE WE MAKE CAUSES A RIPPLE EFFECT IN OUR LIVES. WHEN THINGS HAPPEN TO US, IT IS THE REACTION WE CHOOSE THAT CAN CREATE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SORROWS OF OUR PAST AND THE JOY IN OUR FUTURE." — Chelle Thompson ©2003 Inspiration Line "There's a ...
Views: 3557(2 votes) - 8 characteristics creative people have - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia Thabet8 characteristics creative people have Are you creative? Do you come up with original thoughts? How can you become creative? There is a study that was done in the United States that shows creative and successful people have certain characteristics that other people don’t have. The study ...
Views: 3556(1 vote) - Do You Know What You Like To Wear? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Najaam LeeWhy We Wear What We Wear I want to share with you an important tip in regards to developing your image, and achieving a Signature Style. So many of us buy clothes/outfits for a few main reasons, but not the REAL REASON, and I'll explain this further on. When it comes to clothes many of us ...
Views: 3555(1 vote) - ***The Voice That Quivers in Your 40's Will Be Twice As Bad in Your 80's - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most embarrassing characteristics of the speaking voice is the wobble or the quiver, reminiscent of a turkey. While it affects women more so than men, it may happen when you are nervous or when you are giving a speech or presentation, for example. However, a voice that shakes can ...
Views: 3547(1 vote) - Discovering Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Kim Smith“The man, who is born with a talent which he is meant to use, finds his greatest happiness in using it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m sure you’d agree that most people spend a lot of their time doing things they’re not passionate about. As you read through the following four categories ...
Views: 3534(4 votes) - Empathic Listening Techniques: How To Listen With Your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeBy using empathic listening techniques, you will be able to hear a lot more than what a person is saying. In fact, you'll actually "hear" if a person is holding something back or if they are simply overcompensating for something. To develop your empathic listening skills and apply them for ...
Views: 3533 - Silent Treatment In Relationships: How To Deal With It - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Michael LeeYou have probably encountered the silent treatment in relationships, where your partner will ignore you, pretending that you're not there. For decades, this has been a common practice among people. The ultimate question in mind though is, "How do we deal with it?" Well, don't fret; here are ...
Views: 3529 - ***Would You Consider Your Speaking Voice An Asset or a Liability? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI recently listened to a webinar in which the speaker’s voice was so nasal, it gave me a headache. And I use Bose speakers on my computer! Is this man’s voice an asset? No. In his case, it is most definitely a liability. The problem with his overly nasal voice is that he does not sound ...
Views: 3527(2 votes) - How to change yourself for the better? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to change yourself for the better? How do you improve and change yourself for the better? Do you to grow and evolve as a human being? Each and everyone of us wants to change our life for the better and change our behaviors. You should know that true change comes from within. Your ...
Views: 3525(1 vote) - It’s a Catastrophe! The Fine Art of Catastrophizing - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesToday’s common understanding of catastrophe—a sudden disaster—is not the word’s original meaning. It first meant “a reversal of what is expected,” something altogether more broad, more benign, and perhaps more useful (you can see the connection with words like apostrophe, the etymology of which ...
Views: 3525 - How To Untangle Fishing Line — And Our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen I was just a little tyke, way before spin-cast type fishing reels, we had to put up with basket type reels. Instead of the line freely flowing from the end of the spining reel as it does now, it would unwind mechanically, a very inefficient method for bait casting though still used for ...
Views: 3521 - Overcoming Challenges Quotes To Help You Conquer Difficulties In Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael LeeWhenever I feel like giving up, I read my collection of overcoming challenges quotes and that alone boosts my morale sky high. Some people may only see them as words, but these words have the power to change perspectives and empower many. I hope that reading these inspirational quotes will ...
Views: 3517 - Developing an Effective Personal Philosophy - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from George TsoukalasWhy is developing an effective personal philosophy so significant? Well, if your personal philosophy is not helping you succeed, that could be one good reason for developing a more effective personal philosophy. One of the major ideas I have picked up in studying self improvement, has been that ...
Views: 3513(1 vote) - Conflict Management: What Really Works? Here are Proven Solutions! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunIt would be simple for a healthcare operation to be successful if you didn’t have to work with customers and co-workers. All joking aside, many people feel their day is composed of merely trying to make positive human connectivity occur. Many organizations find, instead, human entanglement ...
Views: 3509(4 votes) - Decision Making and Internal Conflict - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferNever attempt to re-evaluate a decision until you have first acted upon it. If you change your mind, opinion or decision before you have acted upon it you may be falling victim to your own internal conflict. When we re-evaluate a decision it is most likely in an attempt to validate a change of ...
Views: 3509 - Why You Don't Need a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been in the personal development business for nearly sixteen years and, to be quite honest, a get a little fed up when I see people, who are all over the place themselves, suddenly proclaiming themselves to be a life coach because they did a weekend course or get some online accreditation. ...
Views: 3506(2 votes) - Are You Hearing What I’m Saying? – 10 Tips That Will Help You Improve Your Listening Skills - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sharon MikrutErnest Hemingway once said “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” How true that is. How many times has someone asked you how you were, but doesn’t take the time to listen to your response? They may cut you off, start talking about themselves, or walk away. If ...
Views: 3503(8 votes) - Winning In Life: 3 Secrets To Become Wildly Successful In Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeWinning in life is everybody’s goal. One way or another, we want to succeed. We want to have that beautiful house and lot. We want to have a job that not only pays well, but also provides us with opportunities to grow. We want to have wonderful meaningful relationships with people. At the end of ...
Views: 3499 - Animal Magnetism - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Rick Gettle“Animal Magnetism” The Power Of Sex Transmutation “The Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #1 "The Science Of Success Achievement Course” © 2009 Rick Gettle And Holly Gettle What Is Animal Magnetism? It’s A Power, ...
Views: 3498 - Divorcing Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Carolyn EllisHave you ever wondered if it’s possible to divorce your inner critic? You know that questioning, nagging little voice inside you that is never at a loss to point out your flaws, highlight your doubts and cross-examine you on your decisions? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s the part ...
Views: 3477(1 vote) - ***Do You Speak with Enough Volume? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsUnless you live along the Boston-Washington corridor, chances are good that you if you have a problem with volume it is probably that you speak with too little of it. We, in the Northeast region of America, tend to use too much of it – we drive fast, we talk fast, and we are loud. Volume ...
Views: 3467(2 votes) - ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you look at your assets and liabilities in the business world, have you ever considered that your soft-spoken voice is not an asset but indeed a liability? If others cannot hear you, your message is not being received. Volume is a very tricky dynamic. A voice that is too loud is ...
Views: 3461 - *** Lock and Key Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Paul ChekOver the years, I’ve discovered a relatively simple metaphor for understanding relationships and maintaining healthy relations. The metaphor is the lock and key, and you can learn a great deal about your interactions with others and how to make those interactions with others better contribute to ...
Views: 3446(1 vote) - WHY YOU NEED LOTS OF GOOD QUALITY BRAIN JUICE, AND HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Anna AparicioEver wondered how your brain works? While we don’t know everything about it, what we do know is this: The human brain weighs about 7 lbs and is about the size of a small head of cauliflower. It is a knot of 100 billion neurons and support cells. We can store a lifetime of memories there. We ...
Views: 3443(3 votes) - Characteristics Of A Controlling Personality: Warning Signs Of A Controlling Person - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Michael LeeDealing with a controlling personality is a constant battle for superiority. With these types, you can’t just face them head on or use control to combat control. But first and foremost, how do you know if a person possesses such a personality? As luck would have it, the characteristics of ...
Views: 3439 - How To Love Yourself From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairAre you struggling with body image? Your body image determines how you feel about your overall confidence,and your personal worth. The media images make it that much harder to feel good about yourself, it's true. But you have to keep in mind that these media images are altered; these are not ...
Views: 3438 - Sleep Programming Review - Is It As Good As It Claims? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeHave you heard about Sleep Programming by Hale Carlton? Whether you answered yes or no, this review is going to be a huge eye-opener for you! I know this because I was once unaware of the power of the mind. In fact, I didn't even think about my mind very often; I was always distracted with ...
Views: 3438 - Waiting for Something to Happen - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Willie HortonToo many people are going through their lives wishing, hoping, wanting or waiting for something to happen. “I wish I could just get that lucky break.” “I hope that tomorrow will be better.” “I want to win the Lottery!” Unfortunately, what most people don’t realize is that nothing “just ...
Views: 3437(2 votes) - You've Got Spinach in Your Teeth - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Cindy LoughranEver been in a conversation with someone who has a little piece of spinach between their front teeth? There it is, glaring at you with every syllable she speaks yet she has no idea it’s there. You keep thinking, I wish she’d get that piece of spinach out of her teeth. If she only knew how ...
Views: 3434 - The Importance of Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Carol GignouxKaren is a 23 year old woman who felt extremely uncomfortable around people. She originally contacted ADD Insights for coaching services, because she felt she had nothing to offer. By her own admission, she felt she was unattractive and had nothing interesting to say. Karen did not attend ...
Views: 3433 - 4 Ways to Make Peace with Where You Are - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Dulani MooreWhen I started working for my last company, I hated the job. It was, in my opinion a non-challenging job with no opportunity to learn and utilize new skills or to grow in the position. I felt stuck, I felt cheated. But since my last job was basically the same, I also felt powerless to change ...
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