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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- How to leave a legacy of excellence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Ozias Mucheriwa“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.” Calvin Coolidge When we go through life we subscribe to different value systems; some people place much emphasis on having a lot of money. Some consider relationships to be more important than ...
Views: 3429(4 votes) - Self Improvement and Motivation to achieve your goals this year - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin AbdulrahmanAll too often you hear of people who talk about goal setting. Yet you my friend are well aware that many goals have been set only to have never been achieved, worst yet, they were never even started. By now you are must be also aware of the fact that time stops for no one. If in doubt, check ...
Views: 6533(2 votes) - Know-It-Alls ... Don't Know This - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiLast week in a session with a client, a Division I basketball coach, we spent time talking about what she was doing on behalf of herself and her team to incorporate new tools to support a successful season. The list was long -- and wide. It included support across mental, physical, emotional, ...
Views: 1568(3 votes) - Experience the Healing Feeling of Love - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Justin CarboneauDoesn't it feel great to experience love? Think of someone you really love. It could be your spouse, your boyfriend or girlfriend, a parent, your child, your best friend, or even your favorite pet. Now think about everything you love about that person (or pet). It could be their sense of ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - 7 Strategies to Keep You Focused For Success With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Bob CrawfordThe question I am asked the most about the law of attraction is how to stay focused on your big dream in spite of all the distractions that life throws your way. People want specific strategies to keep you focused for success. I have found the following 7 tips to be extremely powerful in helping ...
Views: 1735(4 votes) - Soul & Ego: This Human Trip - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Tomar LevineWhat is this human earth-trip about, anyway? I found myself saying to a client today: We are souls on earth, here to unfold our potential from within. And we have no idea what that potential is. What are we to do? First we need to turn the spotlight of our attention inward, where that ...
Views: 1355(4 votes) - 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: 3652(4 votes) - Five Ways To Use Anger as a Positive Motivating Tool - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondAnger makes Zane protest and refuse to work hard Zane was furious when he didn’t get his pay raise. He remembered all the times his boss gave him signs that his efforts would be rewarded. Was that a dream? Did he misread the signals? How could he be so easily fobbed off with a few sweet ...
Views: 2280(2 votes) - Do You Have The Courage To Be An Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sue PainterYears ago, I heard the statement "the fastest way to personal growth is to open your own business." Thirteen years after opening my first business, I can promise that statement is true. Like many people who are self-employed, I came out of the corporate world, where I was used to having ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - What are you sacrificing your dream...for? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from David ThompsonIn order to gain something we must first let go of something. This is a law of life. To lose weight for example, we must first let go of what is making us fat or out of shape. To be debt free we must cut back on the things that put us into debt in the first place. We must change our ways. All ...
Views: 4303(4 votes) - The Value of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebSometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ...
Views: 3852(3 votes) - Focus on Positive Thinking - Turning Negative Statements Into Positive Statements - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kelli JacobsonThe Universe delivers what you ask for. And you ask for these things via your thoughts. So, suffice it to say, if you are thinking negatively, the Universe is going to deliver negative things. Don't you think it's about time to start changing your thinking patterns right now? You might say ...
Views: 4644(4 votes) - The Chase Without the Dream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferIf you feel as though your constant work and effort are to no avail, you may not possess a clear enough vision for yourself. Do you take inspired action or have you merely busied yourself with tasks seemingly related to your dreams? Do you know what has prompted you to take action and pursue ...
Views: 2153(2 votes) - Release your brakes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeDo you remember how a car runs when the brakes are on? Do you push harder on the gas to overcome the drag of the brake? That is how most people run their lives. But you simply release the brake and with no extra effort you start to go faster. People drive through life with their psychological ...
Views: 2404(4 votes) - The Strange Reason Why Following a System is Important - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultFollowing a system is important when you are on your road to success. It’s what guides you to make sure you are on the right track. Now, following a system is not one of the 6 secrets I teach because the 6 secrets to success are themselves part of a system. (more information on the 6 secrets to ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - My Most Favorite Quotes! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Father TimeThese are some quotes from famous people, and they are quotes that I especially like, and can write or recite them without looking them up! I hope that you enjoy them because they are powerful and effective when used as motivation! "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single ...
Views: 6054(11 votes) - Human Adulthood part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven BarnesWe're building a seventeen-part structure for self-coaching and self-exploration, with an end toward becoming responsible, awakened adult human beings. The first ten steps of this structure originate in Joseph Campbell's famed "Hero's Journey" The second part of the Hero's Journey is called the ...
Views: 1653(2 votes) - Human Adulthood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven BarnesWhat is an adult? While we may argue about what a "Man" or "Woman" is, there is remarkable agreement around the world on the subject of Human Adulthood. An adult takes responsibility for his or her actions and emotions. While we can argue about many qualities and attributes, I think we can all ...
Views: 1659(3 votes) - Self Improvement Tips for Overcoming Obstacles Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Darryl KenebrewIt is not uncommon to find people who respond differently to the very same situation. For example, when any of us are held in a heavy traffic, most of us would react with frustration, anger etc. while few might handle the situation with strength. The manner in which we deal with even minor ...
Views: 2097(3 votes) - The abundant side of authenticity: Are you allowing yourself to receive it? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonHow do you really know if you are following your soul’s calling or with your soul mate? Well, I just received an e-mail from an ecstatic ex client, who just announced that she had finally found her soul mate. Is there anything more liberating than being able to be your true self in a ...
Views: 1989(3 votes) - Building Common Sense - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from William Cottringer“Success is what you get from using common sense; failure is what you get from using everything else.” ~The author. Success is built on a firm foundation of good old common sense (which unfortunately isn’t so common these days); failure follows the crumbling of a weak foundation built on ...
Views: 2921(2 votes) - ***Healing Love and Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you love or approval addicted?Do you often feel empty inside if you are not in a relationship?Do you often feel empty inside even if you are in a relationship but your partner is not paying attention to you?Do you get anxious when a person you are dating does not contact you when you expect ...
Views: 5093(3 votes) - 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: 3727(7 votes) - De-Clutter Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Ruth HegartyOne of the things I’ve been doing this month to kick-start my productivity this year is de-cluttering my life both physically and emotionally. I’m have a wonderful time with this process and reaping amazing results to boot. This article explains the process and I recommend you do some ...
Views: 1650(13 votes) - Want to Achieve Greater Happiness? Research Reveals Happiness Is a Team Sport - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Terry CrosbyIf you believe that greater happiness is something you can achieve on your own, think again. In his groundbreaking A Primer in Positive Psychology, Chris Peterson summarizes positive psychology in three words: "Other people matter." Happiness resides in the individual, in one-on-one ...
Views: 6902(10 votes) - Developing Social Skills: How To Improve Your Social Life In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Michael LeeIn this world, developing social skills is one of the most important parts of growing up. However, not everybody is able to fully develop their own potential. As a result, these people tend to miss out a lot in life. They unconsciously emit an unapproachable aura which doesn’t help their case at ...
Views: 3438(3 votes) - Taking Courageous Decisions - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Willie HortonWe’re in our eighth great year living in the French Alps. When we upped and left Ireland in 2002, many friends and clients remarked that we were taking a courageous decision – after all, our children were thirteen, eleven and eight years old at the time and were establishing their own little ...
Views: 2520(5 votes) - Upgrading Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Clive MillerKnow-how is no use at all when your heart chooses a different direction to your head. It has nothing to do with falling in love and everything to do with unconscious programming and neural chemical response. Stop reading now if you are one of the mythical people who have never found ...
Views: 3812(5 votes) - Changing Behaviour the Easy Way - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Clive MillerIn Groundhog Day Bill Murray keeps playing out the same situation, over and over, never finding a way to make the outcome different. Do you ever keep making the same mistake? I sometimes have to make a mistake many times before I begin to change my behaviour and react differently. Traumatic ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Keeping Self Promises - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Clive Miller"I am the captain of my fate, I am the master of my destiny" wrote Henry Ford. You may not hanker after his fame or even his fortune, but to have made a difference? Wouldn't we all like to leave a wake behind us? To steer our ship we must have a destination and an idea of how to get there. ...
Views: 2702(1 vote) - HAPPINESS & THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tania BoutinHave you ever wondered.....”Why can’t things just go easy for me?” How can we be happy when there is so much negativity out there? How do I become happy? Your happiness and unhappiness is created internally. How you feel by way of happiness, fulfillment, satisfaction is not a reflection of your ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - EMPOWERING THE “YOU” WITHIN - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tania BoutinTake a look around you. What do you see? Do you see a life filled with happiness, joy, abundance? Now take a look within. What do you see? Does it match the outside? I bet it does. Life is full of ups and downs, happy times and sad but what goes on in our head and heart is what is going on ...
Views: 1119(5 votes) - Maintaining a successful presence for professionals in transition - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Patty BuccellatoBeing displaced from your job is an upsetting and even traumatic experience under any circumstances. Projecting a defeated or stressed outlook, however, is unlikely to attract your next position. In fact, it’s likely to do the opposite. You need to take some time to rebuild your professional ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Down Economy: Maintaining Professional Image in The Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Patty BuccellatoAlthough current unemployment numbers are at an all-time high, there are jobs to be had – and those jobs go to candidates who are prepared and present themselves to their best advantage. Whether you’re currently employed or in professional transition, with the right approach you can get the job ...
Views: 1185(2 votes) - Perfectionism... Something to Be Proud Of - 5 Reasons If You Are an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonOne of the comments I hear often, especially from female clients, is: “I am my own worst enemy-critic.” Not surprisingly, many claim to be perfectionists. As we all know, anything brought to its extreme can be unhealthy, and it is no different with perfectionism. This article is dedicated to all ...
Views: 1473(3 votes) - How To Win Any Argument: 3 Amazing Tips To Prevail In Any Argument - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Michael LeeThe best lawyers know how to win any argument. However, so do the best parents, teachers and friends. How do they do it? If you don’t belong to this group of people, then perhaps it’s about time you learn how to stand up for yourself. By teaching yourself how to win any argument, you are ...
Views: 3407 - Obligations - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from David SamuelWhen you go to the restaurant, you go with an empty stomach. They give you food, you give them money. There is the emptiness, which is filled, and then what is given gets something in return, money for food. When a child is born, it is empty and helpless. The parents give it food, shelter, ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Master Meditation for Mind Power - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Stephen FrostHave you ever wanted to improve your mind and get more from it? Sure you have, likely you have desired a better memory or the ability to process things more quickly and work faster, all of this is attainable of course. The answer to improving your mind and getting more from it lies within your ...
Views: 2273(4 votes) - Benefits of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterMindfulness allows you to relate to and deal directly with whatever is happening in your life. Instead of struggling to escape, suppress or avoid distressing thoughts and feelings, mindfulness helps you approach whatever is going on in your life, in your thoughts, and with your emotions, without ...
Views: 2731(5 votes) - Live, Love & Laugh - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from William CottringerLive, Love & Laugh By Bill Cottringer “When done correctly by individuals, living, loving and laughing greatly improve the quality of life for humanity.” ~The author. The more you do these three things, the more successful and happier you and others will be. But first you have to ...
Views: 2452(4 votes) - Conscious Effort, Subconscious Change - Making a Conscious Effort to Create a Subconscious Change - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsDo you remember when you learned to drive a car or ride a bicycle? At first, it seemed like a difficult task. You had to learn the basic procedures, requirements and theory. Then, you needed to apply what you learned to practical application. No matter how much you knew about driving or ...
Views: 2330 - Clarity of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Aldrin AlejoI come to realize, man’s potential to ever accomplish anything he wishes for himself to be created and manifested is possible to outstretch his belief to what he can achieve in a lifetime. We are living in a time and age where things look very unstable and uncertain, for us to ever believe if ...
Views: 1843 - Dealing with Difficult People - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Willie HortonThe secret to dealing with difficult people is to take the necessary action before they become difficult. Like everything else in life, if you deal with something before it becomes a problem, you’ll never have any major problems to deal with. The problem is, of course, that in the ordinary ...
Views: 1939(4 votes) - Who Do You Claim To Be? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliMost often, people identify with their occupation and respond to the question “who am I?” with titles such as a doctor, a referee, a cook, or whatever they do most throughout the day. It is important to understand that this is not who we are but what we do, yet most of us are unable to provide ...
Views: 1633(6 votes) - One thing you simply must do - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jaco Beukes“The Success Principles – 64 timeless principles to be successful” “10 steps to overachieving in business and live” “The 7 habits of highly effective people” No wonder people are confused by the personal development industry. There are so many articles, books, recipies, secret formulas ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - A New Way to View Goals and Desired Outcomes - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorGoals and desired outcomes seem to come in two flavors: the ones easier to achieve and the ones we struggle with. There’s a word you can apply to both that can shift the quality of your experiences and take some of the “charge” out of struggle. Goals and desired outcomes—personal and ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - 3 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Coach or Mentor - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Sean MurphyThere are many articles on how to pick a coach, how to pay for a coach, even how to learn from a coach. I wanted to share something with you that could get you a better ROI on your investment. Let me share with you some questions you can use to interview someone you will paying for ...
Views: 877 - The Truth About Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Carole HodgesDo you feel guilty as you drown in the daily details? Too much to do. Too many people wanting your time and energy. Being pulled in multiple directions. And wondering if there will ever be time to do what you want. Time management? It seems an impossible goal. You try to set priorities, but ...
Views: 1423 - Happiness Psychology: 3 Great Tips To Increase Happiness In Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Michael LeeHappiness has long been a part of human life. However, it is only in recent years when psychologists actually started looking at happiness from an academic standpoint. Now, people want to know how happy we are, what makes us cheerful and how it affects us as a person. That is basically what ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Public Speaking Fears: Your Reason To Stay Small? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Janet HiltsIf you have a fear of speaking up, you’re not alone. Studies show that 85% of people are more afraid of speaking in public than they are of death. Wow! That’s a huge fear. So you’re a fairly typical person if the thought of speaking makes you anxious. However, the consequences for you if ...
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