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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Stay Crazy or Succeed – It’s Your Call - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Willie HortonThere is over seventy years’ research that proves conclusively that you and I, as normal people, are crazy. Our minds control us, not the other way around as it should be – as sure a definition of madness as I have ever seen. The evidence started mounting up all the way back in 1936 when a ...
Views: 1823(4 votes) - Why Set Personal Goals to Realize Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Donna GrahamNo one wakes up in the morning and says “I want so badly to fail today!” We all want to succeed and to do that sometimes we need to make adjustments to our daily life. If we bother to set goals, we can have an easier time of realizing our dreams. Setting our goals is nothing more than ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Be Positive : Stop Negative Gossip - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Willie HortonA client asked me recently “What would you have left to talk about if you took gossip out of the conversation?” A very good question, because most of us spend a large part of our time gossiping. It might be about little “harmless” things, like the neighbours’ behaviour, how someone down the road ...
Views: 4796(18 votes) - Find your mission in life - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Angela Schulz-Henke“We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death without being too badly bruised or we can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams.” Bob Proctor Which way do you lead your life? Are you tiptoeing or go forward ...
Views: 1677(4 votes) - Do You Possess Your Life or Do You Endure It? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHere is a partial line from a P.D. James novel: “. . . preserving always the same look of puzzled acceptance of a life which had to be endured rather than possessed.” Do you possess or endure your life (or any part of it) at this moment? Every day, each of us endures something, even if ...
Views: 1545(3 votes) - You know you’re broke when... - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Daniel HerznerWho is Jeff Foxworthy? He’s host of the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” He gained his original popularity as a comic with his signature one liners which began with the statement, “you know you’re a redneck when...” I hope he won’t mind if I borrow his joke idea for this article. The ...
Views: 1936(6 votes) - Handshakes Really Do Matter - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithThe impression you make on people through your handshake influences how they feel about you. A proper handshake is even more important when meeting people for the first time. First impressions are lasting impressions. The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the ...
Views: 2518(6 votes) - Hypnotherapy – What Can It Do For You? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Brigitte NovalisWhat is hypnosis? Hypnosis is a state of intensified concentration, where the critical factor of the mind (conscious mind) is bypassed and suggestions are more readily accepted. Hypnosis is achieved in deep, peaceful relaxation. For most, if not all, religions this state of mind is regarded ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - Personal Development and the Curse of Useless Thought - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Willie HortonI’m writing this article on a Friday morning. A couple of years back, I did a breakfast seminar – a short discussion on effective personal development – for a large organization in Dublin. Early on in my presentation, I mentioned that fact that I was greeted at the door by a particularly ...
Views: 2474(12 votes) - Explode Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Amy RickIsn’t it time to ignore all the negativity on TV about the economy? Are things really all that bad? I do not think so. There is always abundant opportunity for people that are willing to take action and focus on results. We attract what we focus on. The choice is ours. Let’s focus on abundance ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Mind Control Tactics: 3 Simple Ways To Make People Fulfill Your Desires - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Michael LeeMind control tactics often go by many names. Some call them hypnotism. Others brand them as persuasive manipulation. But whatever you call these tactics, one thing’s for sure: they can help you get more out of your life. However, not everybody takes mind control tactics seriously. To most, ...
Views: 3134(3 votes) - Success Strategies: The Winner's Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftHow well have your success strategies served you over the last year? Have you even got any: Take a look back at your life over the past 12 months and tally up the scores. How many times did you 'Win' at something, and how many times did you 'lose'? There is a famous quote by Canadian hockey ...
Views: 1736(4 votes) - 7 simple steps to create space for change - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Marien PerezDo you want to change your life, but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had more space in your home, your office or your mind? Is your life too full of your past to make room for what you could do in the future? It's easy to feel overwhelmed in a home that's in a constant state of ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - 10 Business Lessons My Mother Taught Me - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaThe one who gave birth to this author Mrs. Dainah Mapuranga (nee Mabaya Madoro), never attended Business School neither did she attend formal primary school education because of the culture which discouraged fathers from investing in the girl child as “she would be soon taken away anyway on ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - “Independence vs. Dependence: 4 Skills You Must Learn to Have Successful Relationships Now!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownIn my experience as a Behavior Specialist and Licensed Clinician for over 13 years, the amount of independence or dependence you have in your relationships is often an indication of the level of your psychological and emotional health and a predictor of how successful your relationships will be ...
Views: 6320(2 votes) - Why am I Talking? Saying too Much at Work - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI learned the W-A-I-T acronym in my graduate school training. I’ve always posted a small note on my wall, out of the client’s view, as a reminder. The letters stand for “Why Am I Talking?” Why do people talk too much in business situations? They’re anxious. Maybe the gathering is about a ...
Views: 5822(1 vote) - Personal Development: Take Real Action to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Willie HortonLots of people don’t like where they’re at in their lives. Some regret their missed chances – my grandmother used to repeatedly tell me that she wished that she was 18 again! The male “mid-life crisis” sees many such disillusioned people trying to re-find their youth – often with the help of a ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - The Art of Ethical Persuasion: Why Would You Want to Learn How to Use It? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Vickie JimenezThere are numerous key factors involved in the art of persuasion that are essential for accomplishing what it is that you want to achieve. Persuasion can be accomplished ethically or unethically. I am hoping you will lean towards the ethical because I am about to share one of the most powerful ...
Views: 3220(2 votes) - ***The Heart of Healing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI have spent many years trying to discover the ONE thing - the one vital choice - that leads to healing and joy, or to suffering.Over 35 years ago I discovered an essential piece of the puzzle: that we each have only one to two intents at any given moment - to protect against pain and ...
Views: 5036(5 votes) - Six Ways to Avoid Misunderstandings - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithEarly in my career I found myself being involved in countless situations that resulted in misunderstandings. My natural reaction was to blame others, rather than accept responsibility. I used to think it was the other person’s fault if he or she did not understand something or explain ...
Views: 2742(3 votes) - How To Make People Happy: 5 Happiness Tips That Make People Feel Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Michael LeeIt’s about time we learn how to make people happy. Who says the world has to live under gray skies all the time? Besides, we need a bit of cheering up. And the world will definitely become a better place if we all did our part in keeping our neighbors cheerful. If you want to learn how to ...
Views: 5092(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Get Organized & Energized- Organize Life & Feel Great - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Beth TabakChange life by taking action to get organized and energized! Inaction leads to anxiety. Action gets things done. The sooner you take action, the faster you feel great. Overwhelm is common. It does not make you any less of a person. It is all in how you deal with it that counts. Follow these 10 ...
Views: 2029(7 votes) - How Do You Know If You’re A Goal Setter? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Lynn MooreI have a short story for you today. Once upon a time a lovely lady named Judith, sat gazing out her bay window at the fields, streams and mountains in the distance. She sighed at their beauty and lamented the fact that she just wasn’t happy even with her wonderful surroundings. She needed ...
Views: 1324(4 votes) - Evaluating and Increasing Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Kate IrwinHow do you feel about yourself? That is the question that needs to be asked and answered before embarking on any journey designed for increasing self-esteem. Never mind what others may think of you; it doesn’t matter. All that matters is how you perceive your own self worth and personal ...
Views: 1814(6 votes) - 8 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Rita Bigel-Casher8 Simple Ways to Control Stress! Simple modifications in posture, habits, thought, and behavior often go a long way toward reducing feelings of stress and tension. Here are 8 quick and simple things you can do immediately to help keep your stress level under control. 1. Control Your ...
Views: 2831(3 votes) - ***Addictions: Talking as a Form of Resistance - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI am sitting with Bryan at one of my 5-Day Inner Bonding Intensives. Bryan is talking about one thing after another, and I cannot follow him at all. Nor can I connect with him. My loneliness in sitting with him is giving me important information - that he is in his head, in his wounded self, ...
Views: 5274(3 votes) - Follow your Bliss - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal Aras“When you follow your bliss... doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else.” ~ Joseph Campbell Last Saturday I led a youth session at the Self realization Foundation, in Encinitas, CA. There were couple of ...
Views: 2197(5 votes) - The “Quick Fix” Method for Success People - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWhen you are not satisfied with your life, you try to find a quick fix solution to make things better. You want something to happen right now! Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. You have to take action and you actually DO need to work and most of the time work hard in order to find ...
Views: 1569 - Notes From the Bottom of a Well - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Stacey CurnowBefore you start reading this article, I’d like you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly. Repeat this simple breathing exercise and include the words from my favorite meditation: Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - Why Do People With Low Self-Esteem Suffer From Fear and Anxiety? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Evelyn YeoThe person with low self-esteem has typically experienced emotional abuse in the form of malicious teasing, sarcasm, unfair judgments and criticism during his growing years. Being constantly made to feel shame, guilt and unworthiness for behaving differently from what others want, he has ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Do You Prefer Experiencing or Learning? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorSomeone emailed this comment to me: “They say live and learn, but I think we should just LIVE. Learning is overrated. We would never accomplish anything.” Do you agree or disagree? This comment gave me pause; and I could have chosen to go down a certain mental-emotional path of disagreement. ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Creating a Better Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainIn order to create a better life for yourself it is going to take change, and that change starts within your own mind. And as you learn to shift your thoughts from the negative to the positive you will find that life will begin to show a change for the better. When we think repetitive ...
Views: 1708(6 votes) - Proven Strategies to Accelerate Success - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonYou want to accelerate your success. The very foundation of success acceleration is the fact that some of the principles you have in your belief window are not completely accurate, and they must be changed. Change the principles in your belief window that are not true, and you will be well ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - Keeping Toxic People at Bay - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Stuart KaplowitzKeeping Toxic People at Bay I think we can all think of people we have come across who vent frustrations all the time, focus on the negative around them, or vocalize how bad they expect the world to get. Certainly, we may all have these feelings sometimes but for those who exude this ...
Views: 941 - You Can Learn Any Skill With Training But You Can’t Learn To Love It! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Lynda-Ross VegaThe concept of natural and acquired skills can be a confusing one. When I talk about building a life around natural skills instead of acquired ones I am always challenged by someone. The challenges come in various forms, but they are always something along two different lines: “You can’t just do ...
Views: 958 - Moxie Up! The Secret to Extraordinary Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteMoxie Up! The Secret to Extraordinary Success What do those who achieve extraordinary success – Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling, Bette Midler, Mary Kay Ash, Angelina Jolie, Howard Stern, Danica Patrick, Ellen DeGeneres and Aunti Mame have in common? ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - Addiction to Spending - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Margaret Paul"I keep getting into more and more debt, but I can't seem to stop. I do great for a while, and then I just have to go shopping and buy stuff. This is going to ruin my life if I don't stop, but how do I stop?"Mary Beth is addicted to spending. What does this mean and how can she ...
Views: 5026(3 votes) - Law of Attraction Basics - Deciding What You Want - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Bob CrawfordManifesting your desires is easy once you master a few law of attraction basics. These basic principles, although simple, are the foundation of your success at manifesting your dreams and desires. Master the core skills revealed in this article and you will see a dramatic improvement in the ...
Views: 4103 - How To Use Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jiri MajkusThe law of attraction states that like attracts like. All things, people and circumstances in your life were – to a degree - attracted to you by your way of thinking. No matter if we are talking about bad things or good things. It works for both. Like people are attracted to like people and ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Reiki: A System of Mastery - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Andrea ConnellMastery; a foreign concept in our western way of thinking. It’s a word that is hardly relevant to our understanding of how the western world functions today. In our new world we assess achievement with diplomas, certificates and degrees and aggressively climbing the ladder to success. In the old ...
Views: 1823(4 votes) - Does Your To-Do or Goals List Overwhelm You? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorLists are handy to help you stay organized. But, what if your list leads you into overwhelm instead of focus, achievement, and fulfillment? One of my newsletter readers emailed that he was not able to focus or move forward on any of his goals, and included a list of almost thirty items he’d ...
Views: 1518(4 votes) - Having a Hard Time Setting Goals? Start with the "Attitude of Gratitude." Tip for the Day: Be Thankful. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Patricia ClappGoal setting can be tricky. There are times in our lives when we think about setting goals and it can be so overwhelming. How can we even think about setting more goals when we have a hard time checking off our daily to do lists? It's so easy to put all the other tasks first - whether work ...
Views: 3066(4 votes) - Sometimes Affirmations Work and Sometimes They Do Not Work - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Remez SassonWhen you repeat an affirmation, with which you are not in agreement, there is often a greater or smaller subconscious resistance, which defeats the affirmation. In cases of low self-esteem, difficult situations, failure or depression, your mind is often focused on your current situation, and you ...
Views: 1848(5 votes) - Journaling: Tips for Beginning the Process - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyHow to Get Out of Your Own Way You've been attracted to the idea of journaling, recently. Maybe you attended a workshop that talked about it, or perhaps a friend divulged to you her regular writing habit. The practice of journaling makes sense to you, in theory. You like the idea of ...
Views: 2182 - How Do You Define Success? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulTake a moment to go inside and see how you define success. Is your success defined by:How much money you have?Having a big house and an expensive car?How expensive your clothes are?Traveling first class on airlines?How attractive you are?How attractive your partner is?How famous you are?Winning ...
Views: 5947(7 votes) - Playing GOTCHA Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Marsha EganIf I could wave a magic wand, and change something about how human beings interact with each other, I would eliminate “gotcha” forever. What is “gotcha”? Before we talk about eliminating “gotcha”, it is important to clarify just what “gotcha” is! “Gotcha” can come in many forms. In the ...
Views: 4114(4 votes) - Simple Keys To Well-Being - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentWell-being is a goal most of us have. We spend most of our time seeking it, and some of us never find it. Countless books are written every day, workshops are available worldwide, and therapists make it their life's purpose to help us achieve and maintain it. So what are the keys to emotional ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - TRUE GREATNESS! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from NDUKA OJAIDEGreatness is the height of achievement. We gravitate to greatness by using our potential to its peak. We become great when we do the impossible. We become great when we do the unbelievable. We become great when we discover the secret behind the magic in us and how to use that magic to influence ...
Views: 4101(4 votes) - Personal Change: 4 conditions that transform us - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranSometimes terminology gets tossed around and we all nod our heads like we understand what’s being said, when we don’t. I thought I would take a few steps back and take a simplistic look at what personal change is, to ensure we’re all nodding our heads in understanding. When I speak about ...
Views: 4868(4 votes) - MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Wayne KehlDid you ever wonder where the expression, “ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END” came from? I did, and I decided to check it out. It turns out that the saying is approximately 635 years old. Here is the original version: “There is an end to everything, to good things as well.” This proverb ...
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