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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 Live A Better Life In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Michael LeeEveryone wants to know how to live a better life. It’s a question that cuts across all social classes - from minimum wage employees to famous celebrities. They may not ask it all in the same way, but the underlying question is clear. How does one live a better life? There’s no one answer for ...
Views: 2760(1 vote) - We Don't Solve Our Problems, We Outgrow Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI was recently reminded of a great quote from psychologist Carl Jung, he said, “We don’t solve our problems, we outgrow them.” As I’ve been thinking about this the past few days, I realize how often my attention is actually on solving my problems, instead of outgrowing them. No wonder the ones ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - How To Cure Procrastination: 3 Powerful Ways To Stop Procrastination And Take Action - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael LeeKnowing how to cure procrastination might not seem like such a big priority, but procrastinating does have the potential to make life more difficult for you. You may not see it that way now as you settle yourself comfortably on the couch instead of working on your paper; but come next week, ...
Views: 3834 - How To Control Emotions In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael LeeFrom the moment we were born, we’ve been a slave to our emotions. Babies cry, kids throw tantrums, teenagers rebel… However, there are times when we need to rein these feelings in and learn how to control emotions. After all, you can’t exactly break down in tears whenever your boss disagrees ...
Views: 2209 - Heartbreak - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Margaret PaulCeline, an only child, was 7 years old, her mother died tragically in a car accident. She and her father were devastated. However, unlike so many of my clients who lost parents and no one was there for them, Celine's father was completely there for her, even while dealing with his own grief and ...
Views: 5742(4 votes) - Can You Speak As Well As 10 Year old Dalton Sherman? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Antonia HarrisonAt 10, Dalton Sherman is a speech-making pro. Since winning a big oratory competition in Dallas, he has spoken at numerous churches and events all over Dallas. He was keynote speaker at an educational conference for 20,000 people on 25 August 2008. “He has the ‘it’ factor,” said Dawn ...
Views: 4648(2 votes) - The Power of Your Emotional State - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Antonia Harrison“To be blind is to miss out on so much beauty but most of us waste this valuable gift by only choosing to see negativity.” We all perceive the world through our senses, primarily the Visual – Auditory – Kinesthetic senses. In NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) we add in Olfactory (smell) and ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - Are You Micro-Managing The Universe - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Zoe RouthDo you have a very strong locus of control? You know - you feel absolutely in control of your own destiny, know how to influence, make decisions, take risks, create results... I'm a bit like that. OK, a lot like that. I've been an independent little tot since I was able to walk. Mum had ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - 10 Business Behaviors That Are Essential to Advancing Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Tanya SmithThe path to career advancement has changed quite a bit from years past, but there are still a few key behaviors you must fine-tune if you want to keep moving your career forward. Regardless of whether you're planning to move up with your current employer or take the leap into entrepreneurship, ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Excavating A New Way - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Lori SnyderSometimes the situation is only a problem because it is looked at in a certain way. Looked at in another way, the right course of action may be so obvious that the problem no longer exists. Edward de Bono I have always found it fascinating discovering new things, or figuring out new ways of ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - How Can You Use Your Anger Positively To Be An Equal Player In Relationships? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondWhy on earth are we burdened with anger? Why do we have to battle with anger all our lives? What is the point of having this emotion? Why can’t we do without it? We aren’t needing to kill predators to protect our lives or keep meager food rations for ourselves as we did millions of years ago. ...
Views: 2064(3 votes) - Knowledge and Information - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYKnowledge and Information My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children. Hosea 4:6(NIV) Nothing destroys quickly or causes decay and ...
Views: 1500 - Four Choices between Success and Failure - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Gerri D SmithTaking action to make your dreams come true is the first step between success and failure. Even so, long before gaining success, your actions must be directed toward making almost perfect choices. To start you on the right path, here are four choices. 1. ATTITUDE vs. NEGATIVITY Attitude. ...
Views: 2060 - 4 Simple Steps to Go Signature - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Shawn DriscollAre you interested in taking your work as a coach, consultant, trainer or other expert to the next level? Would you like to reach a broader audience? Have you thought about packaging the work you do with individuals into an engaging and interactive experience for multiple clients? If so, you ...
Views: 1266 - The Blended Life (Better than Balanced Life) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonMy last Competitive Edge Report article “Is the Key Still in Your Ignition?” hit a sweet cord with a number of you and sour note with others. I thought I’d continue the discussion this week by looking back as well as forward. The impetus for the original piece, where I advocated when you take ...
Views: 1664(6 votes) - I am real are you? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from David MuracoI am real is a framework I created a while back to help give my clients a greater awareness on how to make changes in their life. Not just changes but lasting changes. Because we all change something about us for a minute, hour, or even days. But how often do we commit to lasting change? I ...
Views: 1095 - ***Safety With an Open Heart - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Margaret PaulDo you live your life with your heart mostly open or mostly closed? Do you spend most of your time protecting against rejection or being taken advantage of, or most of your time open to sharing love with others?As children, many people had very heartbreaking experiences that caused them to close ...
Views: 4220(2 votes) - Get Past Procrastination: My 5 Steps to Getting It ALL Done - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Fabienne FredricksonHave you ever looked at your to-do list and just wanted to run away? Sometimes, procrastination gets the best of us self-employed people. It seems that everything is priority and we tend to put some things on the back burner. The thing is, if the items on your to-do list have to do with ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - How to Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever suffer from low self esteem? The Oxford English Dictionary defines “self esteem” as confidence in you own worth or abilities. So let me ask the same question a different way - do you ever doubt yourself or question your abilities? Because, if you do ever question your own value or ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - FRIENDSHIP: THE MEDICINE OF LIFE - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary Claybon“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing…not healing, not curing…that is a friend who cares.” - Henri Nouwen Friendship is an art. We are born into families but we must ...
Views: 1434(3 votes) - What To Do About Stress - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonStress is the result of our reactions. Stress can be positive and stimulate us to be productive and live a full life. Stress can also be negative, and studies and experience tell us that 75 % of most illnesses have their root cause in stress. Prolonged stress depresses the immune system and ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Choosing and Attracting The Right Career With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Priya DeelchandIn order to live a happy and successful life, making the right career choice is of utmost importance. In fact, we spend almost 80% of our time at work and if we are not happy in our job, it will be reflected in the other areas of our life. If on the other hand, we make the right career choice ...
Views: 3390(12 votes) - Know the Meeting Point to Understand All Problems - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from David SamuelAs long as there is more than one thing involved in any situation, and there always is, they have a point at which they meet. This meeting point is often overlooked or simply not recognized that it exists, and so problems are difficult to solve and conflicts grow because the true cause is not ...
Views: 1422 - Re-establishing Motivation in Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Albert GaroliGoals are a crucial factor for achievement and success. They are the general guidelines we use to maintain focus in our work and persist enthusiastically in what we do. They are usually long-term ambitions with global visions and are composed of smaller objectives we aim for to reach the goals ...
Views: 2563(7 votes) - Fear – a four letter word that paralyzes new business owners - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sherri GarrityIf you have already started your business, or are dreaming about it, you’ll be able to relate to the feeling that ranges from nagging doubt, to heart palpitations. It’s fear. The entrepreneur’s enemy #1 shows up in a lot of ways… limiting yourself and the sheer scope of your business, being ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Six Tips For Loving The Fabulous Person You Are - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sharon MikrutThroughout my life, I've encountered scores of people who don't appear to love themselves. They say negative things about their appearance, their lack of success at work, not being a good parent or child, or not making the right choices in life. While it is true that we all grapple with issues ...
Views: 1622 - Why Grown-ups Stopped Dreaming? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from J. AcobWhen you ask a toddler this question, "What would you like to be when you grow up?" With a child-like confidence they would blurt out and say, "I want to be a Lawyer, theater actress, doctor, painter, supermodel, superstar, etc". Follow that question with "What would you want to have?" And no ...
Views: 1086(2 votes) - How Can I Lead When I Am Not in Charge? Four tips that will help you lead your boss. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchLet’s face it – almost everyone has a boss. Our relationship with our immediate supervisor impacts so many aspects of our lives. A solid rapport with that person allows us to balance work/life more effectively, work in a positive environment and feel more fulfilled in our careers. On the ...
Views: 1075 - Lead Your Leadership Development - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchDeveloping strong leadership skills is a journey, not a destination. Deciding that you want to become a better leader is a good first step, but merely making the decision to improve your leadership skills will not make you the leader you hope to become. In order to make your desires a reality, ...
Views: 1414 - How do you define your true priorities? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchThe key to living a life of significance is to understand your own personal definition of success. We can be too quick to fall in line with how society, or our friends and family define success. Instead, true fulfillment comes from being aware of what your priorities are and living your life ...
Views: 1655 - The Magic of Creative Thinking, Being and Doing - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadCreativity… For me, it is blissful to witness a world that is evolving to recognize the power of our creative being. Like magic dust finding its way into all nooks and crannies, those who were once considered 'ordinary mortals' are now experiencing moments, discoveries and creations that ...
Views: 1562 - Reprogramming Your Negative Thinking, Beliefs & Behaviors (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithIn Part 2 I discussed the second step in the process of reprogramming your negative thinking, beliefs and behaviors - deny, dispute and repudiate. The basic idea I wanted you to take away from that article was that once you've become aware of what you're thinking and how it's negatively ...
Views: 1170 - Reprogramming Your Negative Thinking, Beliefs & Behaviors (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithIn Part 1 I discussed the first step in the process of reprogramming your negative thinking, beliefs and behaviors - develop awareness. Before you can ever hope to make positive changes in your life, you need to know just what's going on with your thinking and how you're contributing to the ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Reprogramming Your Negative Thinking, Beliefs and Behaviors (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithIt all begins with "awareness." Before you can begin to change your negative thinking, beliefs and behaviors, you need to actually be able to catch yourself entertaining and performing them. There are 3 methods you can use to raise your awareness to the point where you can actually catch ...
Views: 1115 - Would You Rather Be On Purpose or Perfect? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorBe perfect or be on purpose? Which one of these has been “driving your bus” so far? If you or someone you know struggles with perfectionism, can this hold you back from living on purpose? Ask someone to walk to the moon and you’ll hear, “Not realistic,” as a response. They wouldn’t have a ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - ***Can't Say "No" to People? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat are you afraid of if you say "No" to people? Here are some of the things my clients have told me regarding their fear of saying no: "I'm afraid of hurting their feelings. Then they will get angry at me and I will feel like a bad person." "I'm afraid of ending ...
Views: 9665(2 votes) - What Are Beliefs? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Cathy Johnson CampbellThe obvious answer to the question 'what are beliefs' is that they are the opinions and convictions that you hold about your life, and your world view. But there are many layers to the answer about what beliefs are, including the answers to these questions: * Where do they come from? * ...
Views: 3251 - The Flexibility Factor - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Kim WiermanI would like to share with you something I have come up with called the flexibility factor. I came up with this idea from seeking peace within tension without allowing myself to be moved from the path I was trying to travel. Here is how it happened. Over the last few days I have noticed an ...
Views: 2043(2 votes) - Life Can Be Easier - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Life is what you think it is, and gives you what you dare to dream it will.” - Anon One aspect of the human condition that I find fascinating is the way that we overcome the challenges in our lives tends to be consistent with how easy or difficult we first imagine those challenges to be. We ...
Views: 2087(2 votes) - "YES" you can - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowThere are no doubt days when you contemplate your ability to continue your travels on your lighter living journey and being healthier on your travels. Some days seem laden with pot holes, sabotaging circumstances and conditions that just seem to be out to get you. You do not have to succumb to ...
Views: 1135 - Where will Your Resolutions Lead You? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you resolved to make a change this year but you are not quite sure if the resolution you’ve made is one you really want to commit to? Are you excited about making the change but resistance is much easier than stepping outside of your comfort zone? If either of these scenarios sounds ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Stepping into More - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandTrue freedom is having the courage to look yourself in the eyes and ask the important questions, to touch your own heart and the ability to touch your own heart and be the recipient of self love. It takes courage to realize that you are only on the edge of your comfort zone and are now ready to ...
Views: 1515(3 votes) - How to Never Sell Again - No Matter What Business You’re In - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Lynda-Ross VegaIf you’re like most people, the idea of selling fills you with fear and dread. Maybe it’s the fear of rejection or the cheesy sales pitch. Regardless, it’s not an activity many of us look forward to. Usually the image that comes to mind is that of a used car salesman - a backslapping, ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Feeling Grateful - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Alvah ParkerHow many times were you asked as a kid, "What are you thankful for?" You probably got that question frequently around Thanksgiving. Being a good child when I was asked I always answered it in the expected way without much thought or passion. My list always had my parents and teachers first ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - What makes you happy? 10 Characteristics of Resilient People - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Alvah ParkerWhat makes you happy? It is easy to stay happy when times are good. It is more challenging when life has thrown you a curve. In difficult times it is important to be resilient. Resilience is that quality that enables people to face adversity and adapt to it without lasting difficulties. A ...
Views: 2010 - It’s a Great Time for Professional Growth and Development - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Randy GorukOne of the great things about life is that we get to make choices about many things, including our professional growth and development. We can choose to ignore it. Choose to postpone it. Or choose to consciously proactively create a personal professional growth and development plan. Think ...
Views: 942(6 votes) - The “Remote Control” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultPeople always complain that finding success is hard work and they don’t have time. I often ask these people what they do at night that makes them so busy. I’m sure you can come up with a list full of excuses right now. And I’m always surprised to see that there’s really nothing that holds them ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - ***Kevin Spacey Is Proof That You Don't Need a Deep Voice to Have a Great Voice - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Nancy DanielsMany men wish that the pitch of their speaking voice was deeper – similar to that of James Earl Jones or Vin Diesel. You don’t need to be a bass, however, to have a great speaking voice; and, Kevin Spacey is proof of it. Warm, resonant, rich and melodious, Spacey’s voice is very soothing and, ...
Views: 5247(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Creation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Lori SnyderSimply 7 tips for 7 days of Positive Creation Self-nurturing means, above all, making a commitment to self-compassion, to the creation of a loving and positive attitude toward yourself. Jennifer Louden It is so inspiring and energizing to try new ways of doing things. Adding something ...
Views: 1519(4 votes) - What Is Emotional Dependency? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you emotionally dependent? You might want to go through this checklist.__I cannot feel lovable and worthy without another's approval. __I need a lot of attention from certain people to feel that I am okay. __I don't trust my own feelings. I need others' to validate my feelings. __I am afraid ...
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