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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Law of Attraction - Working or Not? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Brigitte NovalisFor many it is a relief to know that there is something like The Law of Attraction. Knowing that the Law of Attraction ("like attracts like") is a universal law and that it works just as reliably as, for example, the Law of Gravity gives you stability in an ever changing world. You no longer ...
Views: 1543(4 votes) - Get To The Point, PLEASE! - The Power Of Being Pithy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Dawn AngierGet to the Point, PLEASE! - The Power of Being Pithy Have you ever tried to listen to someone but found yourself becoming impatient because they were rambling? Ever checked out of a meeting because the speaker was droning on with too much intro, explanation or background? Of ...
Views: 1346(3 votes) - Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Larry HehnI've always been a music buff, especially the "classic rock" genre. Growing up in Toronto in the 1970's, my transistor radio was always tuned in to local AM radio stations 680 CFTR and 1050 CHUM for all the latest rock and roll hits. Disc jockeys back then seemed to have much more personality ...
Views: 1672(5 votes) - No More Resolutions... - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Thomas Swank,What have you actually accomplished in this year of 2009? Can you look yourself squarely in the mirror and honestly declare that it was a successful year? Statistically... 98.2% of you can not make such an affirmation of “success” to yourself. While this statistic is true, it is also ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - Who Do You Want To Be This Christmas? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Margaret PaulChristmas is almost here and you get to decide who you want to be. I don't mean if you want to be Santa Claus. I mean what kind of person do you want to be? Do you want to be a person who chooses your actions according to your fears of rejection, of getting hurt, of ridicule, or of being taken ...
Views: 2933(4 votes) - “Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed” is not an option! - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Bernadette BoasGood morning! How has your morning kicked off? I will admit to you that this morning I have woke up on the ’wrong side of the bed’. For reasons I am not sure of, I was up and down throughout the night, the alarm went off multiple times beginning at 5:30 a.m., and I laid there through ...
Views: 2016(3 votes) - Top Money Saving Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterSaving Ideas takes extra necessary strategies so that it would not hard to compile. There are so many ways and process on how you can save your money in any manner and on any thing you do. But still you will also need to know universal ideas that are important in saving your money. If you ...
Views: 928(2 votes) - Authentic Marketing (And Success) Require You to Look Within - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonLet’s face it: being self-employed, our businesses are fundamentally a reflection of every part of us. It’s not like working for a corporation where you don’t really control the outcome of the business unless you’re at the top. Who you and I “are” as people literally affects our businesses, ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Mentalism Secrets And Tricks: How To Use Mentalism To Get Into Someone’s Mind - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael LeeThere’s a form of magic that is more amazing than simply making bunnies jump out of magician hats or making your assistant levitate. And it’s even based on science. It’s called mentalism. Serious mentalism secrets and tricks involve reading minds, understanding behavior and predicting outcomes. ...
Views: 6818(2 votes) - Life After Divorce: Choose Your Own ending - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Rosemary Holmes-GullLife After Divorce: Choose Your Own Ending While divorce can be a heartbreaking event, the key to healthy adjustment is to accept the realities of your new situation and move on. The future lies in your hands because you have control over your choices. One of the hardest things to do is ...
Views: 2722(2 votes) - The Ugly Truth About Your Ego and Your Road to Success - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultThe size of your ego will determine if you are ready to find success in your life. I know this sounds funny and I know what you are thinking but just hear me out. And it’s probably not what you are expecting to read... People who have big egos don’t like to make mistakes because this makes ...
Views: 6311(3 votes) - Learning How to Control Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Willie HortonNormal people are out of control. This is not an observation, a theory or an opinion. This is a statement of scientific fact. Decades of research, all the way back to 1936, prove conclusively that the normal person is not in control of themselves, rather they are controlled by their ...
Views: 2208(2 votes) - Three Practical Laws for Personal Development - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Michael RayelFor the past few weeks, I’ve been reading a book which I bought in 2006 but forgot or deferred to read because I thought it was just a rehash of old, worn-out ideas. Anyway, the book “The Laws of Lifetime Growth” by Sullivan and Nomura has been uniquely engaging. For its size — a small, 127- ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - ***What Shapes Your Voice -- Environment or Genes? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSurprisingly, the answer to that question is actually your environment. While the innate quality of the speaking voice is something you inherit, there are numerous environmental factors that play a viable role in how you sound and speak. If you were raised in one of the southern states, it is ...
Views: 7764(1 vote) - Personal Growth And Development Plan: 3 Simple Steps To Do It - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Michael LeeHaving a personal growth and development plan in our life can spell the difference between failure and success. After all, life is not just a series of coincidences; it is something that happens because of who we are and what we choose to do. Contrary to what other people may believe in, we ...
Views: 3347(2 votes) - Keeping Your "Candle Lit" During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Deborah HillAre you letting others blow out your flame? How can you keep it lit. Here are some tips. Last month I poured my heart out to anyone who would listen, saying how important it is that I don’t let my candle burn out (last month's article below). The candle I’m referring to is my life force – the ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Learn From Your Past Experiences and Then Let Them Go - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Brandon Cook“I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.” –Tony Robbins “Study the past, if you would divine the future.” –Confucius I encourage you to take a look ...
Views: 6999(4 votes) - This Time Next Year - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Aimee YawnickWhere were you on this day last year? What were you doing? Who were you being? What were your challenges, your triumphs and your failures? What were you proud of? Where are you today? What are you doing? Who are you being? What are your challenges, your triumphs and your failures? What are ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Are Your Eyes Wide Open? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dawn AngierAre Your Eyes Wide Open? The Stockdale Paradox I'm a big believer in having a positive mental attitude (PMA). But, I'm, amazed at how many people pooh-pooh the idea of PMA. Perhaps what makes people skeptical is that some of those who THINK they have a positive attitude ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Thoughts About Achieving Peak Performance in the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Billy ArcementThe Foundation for Building Your Workplace In the competitive and volatile workplace of the 21st Century, employers can ill afford to waste time, money or resources. A loss of any type affects the bottom line. Experiencing too many such loses can close the doors of a business. So what can a ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Why Approval is Worse than Crack (and how to quit) - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Willie HortonThink about it, there's nothing nicer than someone saying something really nice to you - or about you. It makes you feel better about yourself. And what that means is you're giving other people the power to make you happy. And, if you give others the power to make you happy, by definition, ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - How To Create Your Own Reality - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Chuck MorrisonIt’s a new age. Job security is a thing of the past. More and more people are following their hearts, leaving their jobs (either on their own or otherwise) and making their dreams a reality. Never before has there been so much opportunity for prosperity. If you have a dream that’s been hiding ...
Views: 530(2 votes) - The Amazing Secret That’ll Help You Achieve Anything You Want in Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWell the winter Olympics are just around the corner. What an exciting time! I enjoy watching the Olympics because I like watching these athletes compete for the most coveted prize of all, the gold medal! This is the award that these athletes work so hard to attain, and I can tell you that ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Negative Self Talk - How to Turn it Around and Coach Yourself to Success - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Cathy McCannWhy is it that we speak more kindly to our friends, neighbors and family than we do to ourselves? What would happen if you routinely called your best friend names like stupid, fat or boring? That person probably wouldn't be your friend for very long. Yet, we talk negatively to ourselves all ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - Purpose in Life: Grounding the Fantasy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from John Robson"LIFE PURPOSE." Do those two little words throw you into anxiety? They upset me at one time. I felt frustrated and inadequate because I hadn’t figured it out for myself. I feared I was failing at life because I wasn’t doing 'the right thing.’ The personal growth industry has created such a ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Most People Missed This In 'The Secret' . . . Did You Miss It, Too? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dawn AngierMost People Missed this in 'The Secret' . . . Did You Miss It, Too? First of all, let's be clear. The secret really never has been much of a secret. The only secret about it is that some people over the centuries have used 'the secret' without knowing they were using a ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Take your foot off the Brake and Accelerate your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Caroline ArewaTake your foot off the brake and Accelerate your life You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great! Les Brown I remember how scary it was when I first started to drive. I was seventeen and lived in York, the old one! I wanted all drivers off the road ...
Views: 3216(1 vote) - Ten Tips for Keeping Peace in the Family during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergTen Tips for Keeping Peace in the Family during the Holidays By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. Media images of the holidays are often exaggerated and, before you know it, you're trying to conform to unrealistic ideals. Combined with the added pressures and demands on ...
Views: 1850(2 votes) - FIND YOUR PASSION - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Managing Your Emotions after a Layoff - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie DonleyChange is constant. We just aren’t always aware nor do we pay attention to every change that we make through the course of a day. But when big changes occur, like a layoff or termination of employment, we stand up and take notice. We have to! With every change we experience, there are three ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - When Change is Wrong - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Lori SnyderWe all know that to change and grow, to have an open mind and be flexible with the daily and not so-daily changes in our life is a must in order to flourish, however there is one area where, when we expect change, it is an absolute recipe for disaster. You may be able to already guess which ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - The 7 Keys you need to easily and peacefully unlock the door to your abundant, successful and joy filled life. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Ann-Mhayra AlecksonDo you want more abundance, success and joy in your life? You’ve been on this self-development journey for a while now and you’re feeling a little let down. How many books do you have to read? How many times do you need to watch ‘The Secret’ DVD? How much money do you have to spend to ...
Views: 3195(1 vote) - Do what you love and love what you do - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Michelle AinslieOne of my greatest joys is helping people make their dreams come true. There's just something purely magical about the sparkle in their eyes when they are doing what they love. I think it resonates so loudly with me because I know how they feel. Only recently did I have the courage to work ...
Views: 2206(1 vote) - Memorization Vs. Preparation - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiThe Art of Using Notes I’m often surprised that many speakers still fall prey to the fallacy that preparation means memorization — and that bringing notes to the podium might make you appear ill-prepared in the eyes of your audience. To the contrary, top presenters know it’s not what you ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Your Voice - Your Birthright - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Robin KissingerWhat is the very most important thing that I can say about your voice and about singing? Perhaps it is that, your voice is your birthright. Voice is the primary way that we relay information to others. As we speak, however, only a small percentage of what we actually “say” is in our words. There ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - LEARN THE EASIEST WAY TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND TO CONTROL YOUR LIFE IN 5 MINUTES? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Miyoshi GrantThe best part is that you don't have to be miserable, unhappy, or stuck anymore if you listen to what I did and follow these same steps. How many times do you find yourself in situations - a job, or social group, or a way of life that you have NO business being in or around? This is NOT ...
Views: 1771(5 votes) - 7 AWESOME Steps From Dreams to Reality - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Patti ArmusThe idea of S.M.A.R.T. goals has been around for a long time: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. I have used this strategy myself and have recommended it to my clients in the past. However, I have found it insufficient in helping to specify what the goals should be and ...
Views: 2169(2 votes) - What Every Success Seeker Must Know About Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWhen we are talking about the 6 secrets to success, motivation would fall under the “believe in yourself” category. Motivation is the only factor that will keep you on track when you are on the road to success. It pushes you to be better and better everyday until you achieve your ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - Three Little P's: the Power of Focus - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Larry HehnI am not an avid golfer, but recently I joined some of my brothers-in-law and a few of their friends in playing 6 rounds of golf over the span of 72 hours. While I scored a birdie and a few pars over that marathon of 108 holes, my total scores were less than stellar. Surely, I thought, I was ...
Views: 1669(4 votes) - Fall into Action before 2009 Ends - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Gladys AndersonWith the crisp mornings and even cooler evenings here in New England, it seems we are fast approaching the end of another year. The leaves have changed colors. The sky has taken on its winter hue. The frenzy of the holidays are fast approaching with just a few more weeks until the beginning ...
Views: 2059(3 votes) - Investing In Best Practices - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Dawn AngierInvesting in Best Practices It’s expensive to be a maverick. It takes time, energy and resources to learn what works and what doesn’t. It’s much more cost effective and less frustrating to find out what other successful people have done and do what they do. It’s not as ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk-Taking - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Mark FooIt's easy to keep doing what you are doing because if you keep things the same, you don't have to be afraid of things turning out bad. However, if you don't risk even a bit, you won't get to enjoy the rewards that come with it. Overcoming Your Fears You are well aware that it is risky to ...
Views: 2220(4 votes) - The Gratitude Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah HillExcerpt: Gratitude is a gift that we give ourselves. It lightens us and feeds us fulfills and enlightens us. So heres the challenge. Each day until December 28, Im going to give something to someone, while feeding me in some way. Im also going to look for ways in which I gave without knowing. ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - Who’s in charge? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Stephanie FrankOver the years, I’ve been doing a lot more life coaching (which I absolutely LOVE) helping people over panic, anxiety, worry, fear and self-confidence challenges, along with a host of other emotional and mental challenges that keep you stuck and feeling alone. I used to think that getting ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Personal Growth -- A Journey Of Being More Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Andy TurnbullPersonal growth does not end when we become adults, on the contrary, the journey of personal growth becomes more personal and more unique to us as life experience teaches us what does and does not work for us. As adults our individuality is usually easier to discern as we have greater ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Comfortably Numb? Wake up! Five Reasons to Feel Happy When You’re Sad - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Lori SnyderWe all have times in our lives when we are feeling sad or down about something for one reason or another. One may walk around feeling totally drained, numb and basically not in tune with the best life has to offer. This feeling can zap your energy, sabotage your joy and basically make you feel ...
Views: 2940(5 votes) - Overcoming Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Moshe TokayerLow self esteem is a major barrier that will prevent you from discovering your unique life mission or living it. So, it's crucial to work on building self esteem. This is a good idea even if you have an accurate evaluation of yourself as we'll see later in this article. What is Low Self ...
Views: 1246(4 votes) - The Value of Knowing Your True Values - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Michelle GabbeQuickly, off the top of your head, make a list of up to 20 things about life that are really important to you. Here are some examples to get you started: professional credibility, physical fitness, conscious parenting, community service, marriage, personal integrity, nature, compassion, ...
Views: 832(4 votes) - A Crucial Step for Achieving Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultOne of the crucial steps, in my 6 secrets to success, is imitating and surrounding yourself with successful people. Now this can be intimidating for some because they look at these winners and tell themselves “I could never be able to talk to him” or “Why would he/she want to talk to me?” ...
Views: 2386(5 votes) - Three Simple Steps to Finding Passion in your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle Prince“If you don’t really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take.” How many of us are walking down roads that are leading nowhere? How many of us have a feeling that our lives could be happier and more prosperous but our current circumstances are holding us back ...
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