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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Lost Baggage - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Jake TuschinskiEven when you think you have your life all mapped out, things happen that shape your destiny in ways you might never have imagined. Deepak As the years go by we have the opportunity to increase our experiences. It’s a shame but not all people do –they only repeat what is ...
Views: 1143 - Healing Emotional Dependency - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Margaret PaulYou are emotionally dependent when your happiness, sense of safety, and sense of worth are dependent upon others' love, attention, and approval.When you were growing up, perhaps you heard statements like: "What will the neighbors think?" "What will__(so and so)__think if you do ...
Views: 10410(6 votes) - The Coach Training Bonus – Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Ally WieserOne huge benefit of registering for a coach training program is that you will grow and obtain wisdom beyond your years with regard to your life, your personal development and your role on this planet. You are sure to obtain these pearls of wisdom through any course you take at ...
Views: 1660(8 votes) - Why Personal Development? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Vic JohnsonA philosophy I picked up when I was 25-years-old from a very extraordinary man named Earl Shoaff was, “Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive person.” It’s not something you pursue. What you pursue more often than not eludes you. In leadership I teach to attract ...
Views: 680(3 votes) - You Can Change The World When You Dream Big - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you dream big, it doesn't simply mean that you're wishful thinking. It means that you want to have a purpose in your life and you want to be fulfilled. They say that if you want to reach the heavens, aim for the stars. Aside from that, you have another great reason to welcome a brand new ...
Views: 578 - How to Meditate to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Willie HortonI've been working with clients for over fourteen years - helping them understand how they can grasp control of their mental energy, their inner power. But intellectual understanding is one thing. Actually experiencing your inner power is quite something else altogether - and something that will ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - Becoming an Everyday Hero - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanHave you ever dreamed of being a hero? Raise your hand! Come on, don’t be shy. . . ‘fess up! Doesn’t everyone at some point or other in their lives aspire to be a hero, even if it might be to accomplish just one huge, glorious feat of goodness? Who hasn’t had a daydream about ...
Views: 1613(4 votes) - Time Management: Focus on Only What is Important - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you have enough time to do all the things that you really should be doing today? Or, like most people, do you find yourself labouring under a mountain of “to dos”, never getting through it and then find that you simply haven’t done some of the things that you really wanted to or should have ...
Views: 1619 - How to Learn From Your Mistakes to Find Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultIn one of my very first article that I wrote, I explained that when you're on your road to success you'll make mistakes but you need to focus on your goals and focus on attaining them. And I do stick by that statement! However I didn't mentioned that when you do make a mistake you need to ...
Views: 904(4 votes) - The softer side of business bullying: 3 steps to empower yourself - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIn the course of your day, how often do you feel emotionally insecure? Are you aware that this feeling holds you back from experiencing the happiness and success you desire in life? In fact, such insecurities can make us feel intimidated or motivate us to become intimidating to, or bully-like ...
Views: 2243 - How To Handle Criticism: 3 Nice Ways To Respond When Someone Criticizes You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Michael LeeWhen we were kids, we had no idea how to handle criticism. Now that we’re older, there’s no excuse for childish behavior. We must learn to accept and cope with the situation. Unfortunately, learning how to handle criticism does not become easier as we grow older. In fact, it gets even harder ...
Views: 3059(1 vote) - THE THOUGHT PATTERN - KEY TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from NDUKA OJAIDEThe secret to how productive, efficient and successful you are in life is dependent on how well you use your mind. Brian Tracy said: "You become what you think about most of the time." In other words, the thought process is the key to accomplishing anything. What you think about, and how often ...
Views: 1633(3 votes) - Has a Self Help “Guru” Ripped You Off? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Willie HortonWe have recently witnessed the furore over the deaths of three people in a “sweat lodge” in Arizona during a “Spiritual Warrior” retreat run by self-help guru James Ray who has now been charged with three counts of manslaughter as a result. Allegations from participants in the retreat include ...
Views: 2116(4 votes) - Time Management: Discover 7 Ways to Best Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Nathan AmaralHenry David Thoreau said, “It is not enough to be busy. The question is what are you busy about.” Time management is about taking the finite amount of time we are given, and using it in the most productive way possible. We all have the same 24 hours in a day to accomplish our goals. Our life is ...
Views: 2937(3 votes) - How to Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Willie HortonIn conversation with a journalist a few days back, I was asked what tricks I knew that would help build self confidence – he said that he had been discussing this with a number of other people, in preparation for an article he was writing on the subject. I suggested to him that self-confidence ...
Views: 1573 - 4 Obstacles to Change and What To Do About Them - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Linda-Ann StewartOver the years, I've worked with many people to make changes in their lives. Some succeed completely, some partially, and others disappear when they begin to make breakthroughs. I've discovered that there are four main reasons why a person may not follow through and achieve their goals. 1. ...
Views: 983(2 votes) - Conflict Resolution Tips: 3 Simple Tips To Stop Conflicts And Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Michael LeeIn a perfect world, conflict resolution tips are not necessary since people get along with everyone. You like your boss. You get along with your 12-year-old sister. Your neighbors respect you. Your colleagues worship you. Unfortunately, this so-called perfect world does not exist. What we ...
Views: 1977 - Stop Trying to Be Normal - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Michael BeckStop trying to be normal. It undermines your success and keeps you in a state of mediocrity. It's an interesting phenomenon. This idea of being "normal" starts to take hold in high school. There begins to form this desire to "fit in" - to be part of a group. Or at least, not be singled ...
Views: 2695(5 votes) - What Is Your Gift, and Do You Share It? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYour gift is what you do in your unique way. Ironically, you may do it so naturally, you don’t recognize it for what it is or realize what you might do with it. Whatever you do in life, you can have a more joyful, meaningful experience if you shine the light on and share what is unique about ...
Views: 1398(6 votes) - Proactive vs Reactive: Which one serves us best? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from David MuracoIn order to give insight and value to this article let's define those two words first. Proactive; Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty . And then Reactive is; Tending to be responsive or to react to a stimulus. Why do I ask which one serves us best? Because how we ...
Views: 3002(1 vote) - Growing Your Business: 7 Tips to Gracefully Manage the Awkward Stage - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhen you first learn a new skill, what does it feel like? Can you remember? Are you like a duck that on the surface of the water appears unruffled but who is paddling away furiously underwater? We will take a further look at this with a "human" example. When you are first learning a new dance - ...
Views: 2206(3 votes) - RESILIENCE - The Iron Virtue Of Steel - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from NDUKA OJAIDEThe word Resilience is derived from the latin word “resilire,” meaning “to leap back.” The will to survive is a natural instinct in humankind. But not many people are “up to” the rigors it takes to survive. Survival may be the fittest, but it comes with a price, which in some instance is ...
Views: 4929(3 votes) - When Someone Rejects You, Who Are They Rejecting? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulThe fear of rejection is a huge issue in relationships. For some, the fear is so huge that it stops them from being in a relationship. For others, it plagues them throughout their relationships and causes much anxiety.Rejection is a part of life, and learning to lovingly manage it is very ...
Views: 14598(4 votes) - 3 Keys to Control Your Personal Brand - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Cindy YantisOkay, there are many reasons why I love British Actor Colin Firth. I won’t bore you with most of them (wink), but a recent quote of his on a TV interview got me thinking. He said, “You get a brand attached to you sometimes whether you invite it or not.” He was referring to how he will probably ...
Views: 899(3 votes) - Working through Distractions - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Jenny ShihDistractions are a part of life, and struggling is totally human. When we’re struggling with something, we often seek distraction to avoid sitting amidst the frustration. In moderation, distractions can keep us from burning out. However, allowing distractions in for too long stops us from ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - Parenting Help to Protect Children—When Parents Fail—Explanation of a Way to Solve the Problem - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Premise Many instances exist in our society where children are hurt because of the lack of parental protection or control. Often, it seems obvious to us, as rape victims and sexual abuse survivors, that with more parental involvement that those tragic events may have been avoided ...
Views: 1582(4 votes) - Has Approval Been Your “Currency” Exchange in Life, Business, and Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAll the strategies, systems, programs, books you’ve invested in that haven’t shifted your prosperity or life experience may have missed one key point. You may not realize approval, rather than value-for-value, is your imprinted “currency” exchange. Expectations and limiting beliefs introduced ...
Views: 1508(4 votes) - 10 Things I Learned from Working in a Therapeutic Boarding School - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Jamie KleinWe’ve all had jobs that cause frustration. Some more than others. I have spent the last three years working with troubled teenagers at a “therapeutic” boarding school. However much my patience is tested with the little cherubs I’m surrounded by, I have learned more than a few things from them ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - Ficitional or Real - Character Counts - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Linda LordLiz Robertson is the main character in my book, The Pitch. Like real people, Liz has likes and dislikes; a personality, vulnerabilities, and feelings. I have to know what they are before I can have her make choices because they are linked. When I start to write, I usually start where I would ...
Views: 986 - Make the Choice to Increase Your Income - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerIn less than two years, I increased my income by over 500%. And I did it right after my wife finished battling cancer, my dad passed away, and I switched careers! Gina and I had a lot on our plates, but one of our goals was to increase our income. I did it by applying the Think GREAT program to ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - If They Can Do It, You Can Do It - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerAlmost every goal you want to achieve: losing weight, earning more money, or eliminating debt, has been accomplished by many other people. In fact, the exact amount of weight you need to lose and the precise amount of income you want to earn has already been accomplished many times before. Are ...
Views: 1412(4 votes) - Coping with Stress and Anxiety After the Earthquake in Haiti - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.The news about the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti is heartbreaking and the vivid pictures tragic. As in grieving any loss, the people of Haiti have been experiencing a wide range of emotions. Initially, many were grateful for surviving the catastrophe. But now they are dealing with the ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Game of life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Deepak DixitStock market is a place of tremendous activities. The players in this marketplace try to hit the correct price of the stock(s) which is dynamic itself. It is like players trying to hit the moving ball in the game of football or hockey. All the players of both the teams make moves in ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - Game of life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Deepak DixitStock market is a place of tremendous activities. The players in this marketplace try to hit the correct price of the stock(s) which is dynamic itself. It is like players trying to hit the moving ball in the game of football or hockey. All the players of both the teams make moves in ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - How To Be A Terrific Listener - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Maurine PattenPeople have a need to be listened to because of an increased sense of isolation at home and at work. Listening to someone shows that you care for that person. When we do not listen, we are showing that we really do not care about the person who is talking. Listening creates connection, ...
Views: 2316 - Our Greatest Fear - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Paul HoodIn 1975 I graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University with a BA in anthropology, specializing in archaeology with a minor in sociology. I was accepted into graduate school. My first semester I found myself driving to school, maybe going to a class or two, but, more often, sitting ...
Views: 1459 - But I Don’t Know How to Network with People! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Gil PizanoAt a recent event, someone I hadn’t met before came up to me and asked me for advice on how to network. I was flattered that the person asked me and puzzled at the same time. I asked him why he wanted my advice. He told me that he was observing me and noticed how easy it seemed for me to meet ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - THE HABITS THAT TRANSFORM US - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kevin Seaman"Sow an act...reap a habit; Sow a habit...reap a character; Sow a character...reap a destiny." We all have habits. We try to kick and break our bad ones, and form and reinforce those that are good. We have habitual ways of eating. Ever try to eat using your non-dominant hand? We have habitual ...
Views: 1486(4 votes) - Five Steps To Understanding & Using What Motivates You - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sharon MikrutDo you get frustrated when you lack the motivation to start a project or activity and put it off so you don't have to tackle it? Do you wonder why your friends or colleagues don't appear to be motivated when you are raring to go? This article explores the origins behind a lack of motivation; ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Happy New Moment! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it is 2010! What I love about a new year, is just that! That we acknowledge it is new, we can claim it to start afresh. For me, it gives me permission to wipe everything clean, to start with a blank canvas. To expect great people and situations to enter my life, and to also expect the best ...
Views: 1270(4 votes) - Rewards of Resilience - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Patricia MorganDuring the boom we scrambled and harried ourselves through deadlines and endless demands for more—more of anything that was shiny, comforting or electronic. Now on top of the deadlines, we worry about salary freezes and layoffs. Challenges don’t go away; they only vary with different economic ...
Views: 1486 - Yes We CAN - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ron BroussardWow! It's the beginning of February... one month already behind us... It sure does seem like time is flying... but if you're working toward any particular goals you may think that things aren't changing fast enough... Let's face it... we all would love to have accomplished our goals ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - The Art of Having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Paul DaltonA lot of personal development teachers and motivational guru’s like to drill home that the key to success is ‘State Management’, i.e. your ability to manipulate your physical and emotional being so that you are constantly aligned with success producing thoughts and actions. In fact, much of what ...
Views: 1895(2 votes) - The 3 Step Energy Makeover - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Shela SkarpAs a Lightworker and/or holistic business professional, I know that you give away a lot of your energy. It is a part of who you are and what you do. Being of service to others and helping to heal them is your divine purpose and mission in life. However, when you give indiscriminately, what ...
Views: 969(3 votes) - The Terrible Truth About “Thank God it’s Friday” - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWell it’s Friday again! And for some reason everybody is happy… It makes me laugh because it proves to me that everybody hates what they are doing! They are happy because for the next 2 days they won’t have to work… And for some reason that’s fun!?!? But I’ll tell you, when you do what you ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - What You Can Learn From Your Moments of Discouragement - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultBeing frustrated and discouraged will happen while you are your road to success. Nobody can avoid this. Even people who do nothing for their success will have these moments! But what’s important is how you react to those moments. It’s perfectly fine to react when something bad happens. In ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - How To Win People Over: 3 Proven Tips To Easily Make Friends And Get Liked - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Michael LeeLearning how to win people over is like learning how to swim. It might feel a little odd at first, dipping your toes into the world of flattery and pleasantry; but you’ll eventually get the hang of it. And when you do, you’ll be able to swim your way through anything! Being a necessary skill ...
Views: 2764(1 vote) - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan Molotsky2) What I learned in 4 years of college impacted me more than words could ever describe…but here goes… - I’ll start out with the most basic thing that anyone who has attended ANY SCHOOL can relate to…CLASS!! What I found with many of the classes I took WASN’T that most of the things that ...
Views: 2023(3 votes) - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyAlthough my degree didn’t give me what a majority of the population deem “the typical post-collegiate path,” I don’t regret going to college ONE SINGLE BIT for 2 reasons: 1) I DON’T HAVE REGRETS!! I believe that everything that happens to you in your life, good or bad, should be viewed as a ...
Views: 812(3 votes) - “Got A CRAZY IDEA...It Just Might Work!!” - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyYou’ve felt this phenomenon before, right?? You’ve had a BRILLIANT idea that just popped into your head…and you did one of 3 things: 1) Completely ignored it because you subconsciously dismissed it as something you weren’t capable of doing. OR 2) You immediately TOLD SOMEONE ELSE your ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Your Constant Companion - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Laura MonzoYou have a companion. One that never, ever leaves you. It sticks with you, staying even closer than your shadow. It is like a leech sucking your blood, and you cannot shake it loose. This constant companion is your mental chatter. Another name for it is your internal monologue. It begins ...
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