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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Recipe for Women: Breaking Through Your Fear - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerIn my post on 2-25-10 I shared the hidden role fear plays in our willingness to influence and persuade. When women accept that fear is in our imagination - we can deal with it. This was the first way to stamp out the fear we subconsciously carry with us. But there’s another way to conquer ...
Views: 1212 - Reclaiming Strength: Personal Development Interventions for Survivors of Car Accidents - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2024 from Christopher thomasTraffic accidents are one of the most stressful occurrences in people’s lives as they are physically and emotionally challenging. Therefore, one can state that personal growth and the recovery of strength during this period is possible with the correct kind of help. Here are some crucial ...
Views: 346 - Recover from Financial Panic by Investing in Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergThe financial crisis has affected many people and involved losses on many levels –jobs, income, money in the stock market, a certain comfort level, retirement funds, a sense of security, dreams for the future. And, inevitably, these feelings of loss are accompanied by a period of grieving. Ever ...
Views: 1225 - Recover from Perfectionism - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Linda BinnsI’m a recovering perfectionist. I say recovering, because it’s not something that you get over very easily. I have discovered though that being a perfectionist can hold you back tremendously. Friends had told me that I was “too hard on myself” and that I was a perfectionist before, but I ...
Views: 3277 - Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Richard FlintI have always compared the business market to a traffic light. There is a market where the green light is on and the attitude of the marketplace is optimistic, the yellow light where the mood is cautious optimism, and the Red Light where the market mood is cautious and almost to a dead stop. I ...
Views: 4173 - Rediscover Your Abundant Self - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Geoffrey CanavanHelen’s process of revelation began the day she recognized that everything around her had a sense of lack attached to it. Her car was old and wouldn’t start in the mornings. The washing machine was temperamental. There were always more bills than cash every month. She never had quite enough of ...
Views: 1408 - Reducing Stress through Better Scheduling Skills - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways of reducing stress in our lives is to take ourselves off the self-imposed daily roller coaster we create every day. The way in which we schedule our days and lives promotes the feelings of anxiety and stress due to the demands we place upon ourselves. Our inability or ...
Views: 2541 - Registry Cleaners and Blue Screen Errors - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from William Dahr CastroRegistry cleaners are very important for computer performance improvement. It removes unnecessary or orphaned registry entries caused when a software was improperly uninstalled. I mainly use it to keep my computer on top performance by running it almost three times a week. Running reg cleaners ...
Views: 992 - Regression: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Someone To Regress? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf defence mechanisms were mentioned, it is likely that regression would be spoken about and this is because it is one of the more common ones. But no matter what defence mechanism is used, they all have the same purpose. With the purpose being that they allow one’s mind to avoid the emotional ...
Views: 1914 - Regret: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Someone To Have Regrets? - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone takes a certain action or a number of actions that don’t lead to the outcome that they desired, there is the chance that they will later come to experience regret. And while there is nothing that one can to do to change what took place, they will suffer nevertheless. This is ...
Views: 1632 - Regrets - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Denise Vogel"Regret - to remember with sense of loss or feeling of having done amiss; to wish otherwise" - Chambers Dictionary "Regrets, I've had a few, but then again to few to mention" Frank Sinatra, My Way How many people can say that? Have you any regrets? What do you do about these regrets? Do you ...
Views: 502 - Regrets & Disappointments - Overcome Your Past - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleSometimes our pasts affect our present day in unexpected ways. Without knowing it, our regrets and past disappointments might be influencing our present day relationships, careers and general life contentment. This can be hurting you more than you know. Try this: hold your face in its ...
Views: 2696 - Regrets: How To Kick Their Asses - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry HooverRegrets. We all have them. Our biggest regrets are about the chances we didn't take. I regret not opening my first business until I was 49. I’m not sure I was ready until then, but still, I regret the delay. What do you regret? A Forbes article once listed the top 25 regrets. Is your ...
Views: 976 - Reinvent Your Self, Work, Relationships And Your Life! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Paul HannigThere are certain rules and principles that seemed to make sense in the past, during a time when reason and logic ruled. But today, in a very chaotic and ever changing world, evolutionary extinction is a constant real threat. In order to facilitate desirable change, we need to think seriously ...
Views: 1784 - Rejection Sucks: Build Mental Strength to Bounce Back Quick - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonTalking to a pretty girl. Applying for your dream job. Letting a friend or family member read a short story you wrote. The fear of rejection can stop most people from even trying. For those that do try and meet with rejection, the pain of it can be enough to stop them from ever giving it another ...
Views: 1804 - Rejection: Why Do Some People Fear Rejection? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many fears that human beings can have and some of these are classed as real and parts of one’s ability to survive and others are seen as self made and have very little to do with ones survival. And the fear of rejection is often classed as a fear that is irrational and not based in ...
Views: 2213 - Relating To Time Differently - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we project ourselves forward in time, we alter our behavior now. We change how we feel based on what may be. We begin to think differently because of our thoughts about the future. By being only in the moment you are in, you let go of your future, you let go of planning and trying to ...
Views: 959 - Relationships: Are We Defined By The Internal Representations That Other People Have Of Us? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that one ends up being similar to the five people they spend most of their time with. This is something Jim Rohn expressed and while there might be slight variations to this, it could be seen as a fairly accurate judgment. So for some people, this is going to be something ...
Views: 1463 - Relationships: Can Our Friends Keep Us Stuck? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one thinks about the people in their life who support them, their friends will typically come to mind. Ideally, these will be the people who one can turn to for advice, encouragement and acceptance for instance. So one is able to be themselves around them and doesn’t feel the need to ...
Views: 1916 - Relationships: Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that ‘Actions speak louder than words’ and while this saying has been around for a very long time, it doesn’t mean that this advice is always followed. At times, it can be difficult to pay attention to anything but the words that are being spoken. When this happens, what ...
Views: 4382 - Relationships: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Being Controlled? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNaturally, someone’s life is going to be far more fulfilling if the people in their life are able to respect their boundaries. Having friends, family members and even a partner who can do this is going to make it easier for them to express themselves. When this takes place, these people ...
Views: 866 - Relationships: Is Our Life Defined By The Inner Models That Other People Have Of Us? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone for the first time, they might not know anything about them. However, once they have spent a little while in their company, they will start to construct an inner model of what they are like. This inner model is then going to define how they interpret just about ...
Views: 1006 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Drawn To People Who Come Across As Certain? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes what someone can do in order to be able to influence others, there are a number of things that are often put forward. One thing that they could hear about is how important it is for them to have the right body language. Through using their body in the right way, it will allow ...
Views: 1197 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Other People's Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone only focused on themselves and didn’t take the time to see how other people are, there is a strong chance that they will be seen as self-absorbed. Not only that, they might not have many friends either. This is going to cause them to feel isolated from others, and their existence ...
Views: 4858 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Need Others To Tell Them What To Do? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough each and every one of us is physically separate and therefore has our own needs and wants, it doesn’t mean that one is always aware of what these are. So instead of one looking within for guidance and a sense of purpose, they can end up looking to other people. This is what will be ...
Views: 1794 - Relax and Let Go - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Adam BenedettoIn life we find ourselves always pushing, working, and striving for something better, whether it is ourselves, our situation, or something around us. We work very hard at this, sometimes to the point of exhaustion, finding that we can never fully relax and let it be. Who we are is capable of ...
Views: 954 - Relax and Recharge Completely - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVRegular relaxation is essential for a long life and personal effectiveness. Here are some techniques for relaxing physically that are used by the most successful and highest paid people in America. Take Time Off Every Week First of all, work only five or six days per week, and rest completely ...
Views: 1084 - Relax and Trust in Your Higher Self - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Stephen WarrilowDo you want to have a big story to tell? When things are tough and you are starting to think that no one else gets this much hassle, when you have difficulty sleeping 'cos your mind keeps going over things looking for an answer, when you know the answer's there...but no matter how hard you try ...
Views: 1218 - Release Captain Courage Within You - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Henry OkwoIs courage truly disappearing from today's world? Can you remember what courage meant to you as a kid growing up in modern society. Did you define it in the physical or moral sense? Did you ever take a stand on a particular issue? There's a great reason why most heroes all through history have ...
Views: 944 - Releasing A Relationship - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Adam BenedettoLetting go of a relationship, whether it is a divorce, a separation, or ending a friendship, can be a very hard moment to go through. When we let go of anything we are emotionally attached to, we tend to prolong the moment with our desire and thoughts, especially if we are not the ones wishing ...
Views: 1098 - Releasing and Fulfilling Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Debi HebelDid you know that Physics has a term for unused energy? Potential energy or stored energy is known to be energy that has not yet taken action. Wow, think about that for a minute. Imagine an apple seed. As small as it is, it has an enormous amount of stored energy. That little seed has the ...
Views: 1181 - Releasing Old Habits - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all walk through life differently, seeking different options and looking in different directions, but there is one thing we are all the same at and that is how we believe in ourselves plays a huge role in our success as a person. In letting go of old habits we are releasing something that is ...
Views: 975 - Releasing Tension and Stress - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAs we go through life, we tend to add up what has happened to us, what has gone wrong, and how we made it through it. We take and add up what has come before and hold onto it, instead of letting go of it. Therefore, by adding up our troubles, our mistakes, and our problems, we are creating a ...
Views: 755 - Relieve Stress by Getting In-Control - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff"When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure," said Peter Marshall, former pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, who also twice served as Chaplain of the United States Senate. Call it ...
Views: 1519 - Remain tuned with latest world news - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Nikita VermaMany people today always wish to be updated with the latest news. In the busy world, individuals are not getting much time. But even in the busy life they are taking some time for reading news which is happening across the whole world. News might be on anything such as on latest invention, ...
Views: 595 - Remarkable Performances! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Jim TunneyThe “Encore Effect,” a recently released book, authored by my good friend and colleague, Mark Sanborn, describes how we all want an encore performance. Every performer enjoys the recognition of an extraordinary performance. Sanborn (book available at www.theencoreeffect.com) isn’t saying ...
Views: 1003 - Remembering Long Lists - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from sheila MulrennanFind it difficult to memorise long lists without forgetting essential elements? It is a common problem, yet one that can be easily combated by the use of simplistic memory training. People learn by association, which is why young children learn the alphabet by use of recognition ie A- Annie ...
Views: 933 - Remove Obstacles. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Carly CooperBy now, you’ve heard it a dozen times that the way to accomplish your goals and realize your dreams is to get clear about what you want and then go for it. Easier said than done. That’s usually the cue for our inner Gremlins to creep inside our head and begin to trash talk us until all we want ...
Views: 1925 - Repetition Compulsion: Why Do We Repeat The Past? - by Submitted on May 30, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone may realise that they are experiencing the same scenarios over and over again, there is also the chance that they won’t. If they are, it could seem strange as to why this keeps happening. What they may conclude, after reflecting on what is taking place, is that they have no ...
Views: 606 - 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 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 - Resentment and Regret - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we get upset about how someone acts or how they treat us, we tend to be resentful toward them. We believe, in our minds, they should act one way; however, they continue to act another. It may be their actions are not wrong. It may just be we want them to be different so we resent them ...
Views: 4652 - Resiliency Clues From Marvel Characters & Make-A-Wish Foundation - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Eileen McDarghI left the hotel in downtown Columbus, determined to take a brisk jaunt before preparing for my keynote address in the convention center. Not knowing the city, I spied signs on street lamps and taped to the sidewalk that read "Make-A-Wish Walk." A great idea! Surely the path would be around ...
Views: 1550 - Resist, Insist and Persist For Success in Your Online Business - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Parag PalejaI often hear online business entrepreneurs complaining about all the trouble they are having. To the point that they are ready to quit. Everyone feels like that every now and then, but you have to resist the temptation to get caught up in that. There is a difference between those who get past ...
Views: 2203 - Resistance - Is it futile? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Mark EyreThose among you who watch Star Trek, of the Patrick Stewart hue, will be familiar with that brilliant catch-phrase of the human-machine race of conquerors, the Borg. They went into battle with the phrase "resistance is futile, you will be assimilated" - and if it hadn't been for Patrick ...
Views: 1412 - Resolutions Systemic Difficulty - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from John SteelyResolutions and goals are very similar; they both represent something we want to achieve. However, they differ on their effectiveness. Goals are considered to be a foundation stone of success, depending on your definition of success, whereas resolutions have, according to some studies, a 97% ...
Views: 1891 - RESOLUTIONS TO “HAVE FUN DOING IT!” - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyAre you making any Resolutions for 2012? Have you set personal improvement goals for the new year? You should. If you ask any club officers for suggestions, they will have several standard recommendations: earn your next communications award; earn your next leadership award; recruit more ...
Views: 1242 - Responsibility Does Not Mean Blame - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Drew MaughanI will say it again: responsibility does not mean blame. Having begun immersing myself in personal development three years ago, a painful recurring theme - and one of the biggest bumps in the road I came across - was this idea of being "responsible" for everything in my life. Whether it was to ...
Views: 4777 - Responsibility in Relationships and Finance - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettLife experience and relationships are about personal responsibility and choice. If we want life to give us more joy and fulfillment, we probably need to make new life changes and wiser choices. The old axiom" If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always ...
Views: 1506 - Responsibility Is a Sort of Honour If We Take It Seriously - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Curtis BaumgartnerAll creatures have their responsibilites. Now and then responsibility is a sort of pressure but more often than not taking responsibilites is a sort of honour if we take it seriously. Owing to taking responsibility, timberland boots have been passionately welcomed by regulars. When thinking ...
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