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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Creativity: Is Creativity A Mental Illness? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI recently came across a link that was called - 'creativity 'closely entwined with mental illness'. This was from the bbc website about a recent study that has connected creativity with mental health problems. The link can be found on the bbc website. And after reading all that was said, I ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Self-Improvement Achieved in 51 Words! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2014 from Barry GrimesHow would you describe yourself in 51 words? How would your friends describe you in 51 words? How would you describe your job or business in 51 words? How would you describe your relationship in 51 words? What are your key 51 self-improvement words? While this takes a little soul searching, ...
Views: 2322 - The Beauty of Imperfection - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillBeing a lifetime perfectionist, it’s taken a lot of bumps and turns in the road to accept the perceived imperfections within myself and in life. I’ve learned that it’s the imperfect qualities that often set us apart from the pack, define who we are and teach us. Laughing at my mistakes is a ...
Views: 2321 - 5 Tips For Overcoming Failure - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Marelisa FabregaThere’s an old Japanese proverb that counsels: “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” But how do you get back up when you’ve fallen flat on your face? Below you’ll find 5 tips to help you gather the pieces and pull yourself back together after you’ve failed. 1. ...
Views: 2320 - Droppings Off as a Vital Part in the Universal Cycle of Change - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Hannu PirilaThe Universal Cycle of Change – the natural cycle that describes how everything in the whole universe evolves – has seven stages: 1. Creation – the starting point of every process of change. 2. Growth – the realization, the shape forming, of the creation. 3. Complexity to Maturity – ...
Views: 2320 - How A New HRIS Can Advance Your Career - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Clay ScrogginIf you make human resources your career choice, sooner or later you will be involved in the implementation of a new human resources software application. Chances are highly likely you will be involved in multiple implementations. Having experience with setting up and using those products can ...
Views: 2317 - 7 Fool proof ways to rid yourself of public speaking anxiety - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroThe very fact that many people rank the fear of speaking in public as one of their greatest sources of anxiety could be hurting their professional and personal life. It’s far more common than you may ever imagine; perhaps you’ve even experienced it yourself. Sweaty palms, feeling nervous, ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - How We Say Things - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Frances LucasIt’s all about how we say things. Ever notice how two people can say the same thing but get different results? One person may say it in a kind and loving way. Another may say it in a loud demanding voice. When we want to make a difference in the lives of others, we need to be aware of how we say ...
Views: 2316 - Defence Mechanism: Justification - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter what defence mechanism is being utilised, they all have the same purpose. And that is to stop one from being overwhelmed by what they are experiencing. They are used when the pain that is arising is too much for someone to handle. And as pain is part of life and therefore can’t be ...
Views: 2314 - Changing Core Beliefs In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Michael LeeChanging core beliefs doesn’t happen overnight. Though change is inevitable, there are some things that you just can’t change right away, especially those you’ve grown up with. If all your life you have known something to be a fact, and as you grow up you notice that it is changing, dilemmas ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Taking Drama out of Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairThere are some who actually enjoy drama, but the majority of people try to keep it out of their lives as much as possible. There are some periods of course where you will find that drama popping up here and there. There is a strong chance that you want to get rid of that drama, or at the very ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Make Your Point! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from William CottringerMake Your Point! By Bill Cottringer “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw. Consider the beginning of communication: We first invented words to stand for objects we couldn’t carry around on our shoulders to show ...
Views: 2307(2 votes) - Stop Limping Through Life - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Willie HortonDecades of psychological research prove that about 96% of people use only 1% of their mental energy to focus in the present moment. Instead, the “normal” subconscious (the greater part of your mental energy) lives in your formative years, when you were so “sponge-like” and open-minded that you ...
Views: 2306 - People Pleaser - 7 Steps to Stop Being a People Pleaser - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsPeople fall into the trap of being people pleasers because they think they will gain the approval of others and as long as they get the approval of others they feel good about themselves. The desire to be liked, accepted and approved of is at the forefront of this need to please others. This ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - Find Your Mantra - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Lynn Robinson"We are each responsible for our lives and, more important, the thoughts that create them. If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think." — Oprah Winfrey What you say when you talk to yourself has a huge impact on what happens in your life. The content of ...
Views: 2303 - How To Unleash Your Personal Power With Goal-Setting Techniques After Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Diane AdkinsPeople who suffer from depression or have other psychological problems sometimes need to learn to set positive goals and make major changes in their lives so that they can overcome these feelings and feel better. Even if you don't have any major problems, after you experience a divorce you may ...
Views: 2303 - Learn to Spot the Female Manipulator - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Karen KellerMy mom used to buy a new dress, hang it in the closet for 3 weeks. Wear it. And when dad asked, "Is that a new dress?" she replied, "No, I've had it for awhile" winking at me. Of course, this was the extent of my mother's manipulation of dad. She really didn't need his permission to purchase ...
Views: 2303(1 vote) - Learn While You Sleep: Does Sleep Learning Live Up To The Hype? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Michael LeeHave you ever wondered what it's like to learn while you sleep? Contrary to popular belief, it's not just a kooky episode on the sci-fi channel. The idea of enhancing your subconscious while sleeping soundly in bed is actually quite real and, not to mention, relevant. After all, it's a ...
Views: 2303 - People Will Always Talk, Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Dawn BarclayE.E. Cummings once said ‘it takes courage to grow up and be who you really are’. It’s so easy to understand and grasp when you see it written down (like most great quotes) isn’t it? We know its value and ‘truth’ and yet: why do so many of us live each day of our lives waiting for the ...
Views: 2303(1 vote) - Famous Inspirational Quotes That Boost Our Motivation To Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Michael LeeWe all admire people who have made something out of their lives. And while we can't ask them to live our life for us, we can look to their famous inspirational quotes for guidance. We know their words to be truthful, for they have been through struggle and have reached success. Here are some ...
Views: 2302 - Foundations for Great Conversations - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonGreat conversations are built on a foundation of awareness, which includes: Emotional intelligence: an awareness of emotions in oneself and others that helps people navigate situations. Motivators: values, which inform what people want to talk about. Style: how people approach ...
Views: 2302 - Choices and Decisions - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Terrianne SmallLife is About Choices and the Decisions We Make Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and ...
Views: 2299(3 votes) - The Structured Mindset and The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Saltori SystemThe Structured Mindset and The Power of Positive Thinking Can you imagine that… You can choose completely how you feel always… So allowing frustration, depression, stress, anger to remain is merely an unconscious choice… Imagine if you worked on and protected your mindset then you can choose ...
Views: 2299 - Transcending the Stories of Our Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianThroughout history humans have walked this journey called life using myths and stories for direction or guidance along the way. From the Petroglyphs of caves, to more modern times, stories have guided us along our journey. As a culture there is an agreed upon meaning of what is important, and ...
Views: 2298(1 vote) - ADHD, Mindfulness and Me: Keeping My Head and My Body Together - All Day - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from LuAnn PierceI sat on my front porch this morning, journal and pen in hand, enjoying a bit of sunshine and quiet time. As I tuned in to the sensory-rich environment, I wondered again if others experience things as I do. I could hear a long, lonely train whistle in the ‘far distance’, the sound of the ...
Views: 2297 - The Politics of Appreciation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Judy WidenerWe all like to be appreciated. Everyone understands the value of acknowledging others, too. And yet, I observe others passing up hundreds of opportunities to appreciate every day. At this point in my life, I actively look for and pounce on chances to groove on others. But I wasn’t always so ...
Views: 2292(2 votes) - What do you want – love, success, wealth, health, happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Carol M BarrettEvery single one of us has the ability and the power to have anything we want. Why is it then that most of us never reach the heights of life? What is the difference between the five percent who are able to get what they want and the other ninety-five percent who aren’t? Are they just ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Famous Quotes About Success: How To Achieve Your Dreams Using 3 Success Quotes - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are a lot of famous quotes about success that can help you find your direction in life. Words they may just be, but they hold great power. Read on to learn more about famous quotes about success and how to apply them in your life. "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine ...
Views: 2290 - How To Stop Being Lazy In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeLearn how to stop being lazy and you'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish. The things you didn't think you could ever do... are now like clockwork for you. Read on to learn how to stop being lazy. Step 1: Maximize Your Time. Sometimes, you may not realize just how many hours in ...
Views: 2290 - Dealing With Emotionally Abusive Parents In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Michael LeeNobody ever said that dealing with emotionally abusive parents is going to be easy. In fact, many people have had to carry the burden with them until they become parents themselves (or even until old age!). However, it's up to you to resolve this issue. You can either let the abuse affect ...
Views: 2289 - Too Many High Self Expectations - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA shocked Ethan arrived at my office the day after he’d had a visit to the emergency room of a nearby hospital. The doctors there assured him that no, he hadn’t had a heart attack. He’d had an anxiety attack. All he knew was that whatever it was it felt awful. Now, he was terrified it would ...
Views: 2289 - 'Who Are You?': What A Soccer Chant Might Be Able To Contribute To The Evolution Of Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from James PowellA refrain that one can often hear a set of soccer fans direct at whomever happen to be their rivals on match day is, 'Who Are You?' However, this question need not be only a sarcastic taunt with which to mock others; indeed, it may prove to be one of the most simple yet effective tools that we ...
Views: 2286 - How To Play Basketball Better In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeTo us enthusiasts, basketball is more than just a sport. That's why we're always on the lookout for ways on how to play basketball better. It keeps us healthy in more ways than one. Not only does it help our lung and heart functions, it's also a great way to be active and stay in shape. It's ...
Views: 2286 - Free From Manipulation & Being a Control Freak! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat do Steve Jobs, Angelina Jolie, Bill Gates, Tom Cruise and Kate Gosselin have in common? They are famous control freaks! Let me introduce her not-so-long-distant cousin of the female manipulator, the control freak. How are the control freak and the manipulator related? The control ...
Views: 2285 - Irritation: Why Do Some People Irritate Us? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperDue to the amount of people on this planet, it is clear that one is not going to get along with everyone. There will be some people that one completely clicks with and therefore experiences very few instances of conflict and disharmony. And there will be others, on the other side of the ...
Views: 2285 - 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: 2284(1 vote) - UN Volunteer Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark ARegistering to be a UN volunteer is the first step in the process of joining more than 7,000 volunteers each from all over the world who serve with UN agencies in hundreds of different countries. These professional volunteers have an important role to play in the UN effort to promote peace and ...
Views: 2280 - 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: 2279(5 votes) - Taking Action - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Willie HortonIn case you haven’t already heard, the global economy is in something of a reversal at present!! I mention this in the context of a long-standing friend mentioning to me over breakfast last Friday that his daughter “couldn’t pick up the ‘phone” to ask for some career or job-seeking advice from ...
Views: 2278 - The Art of Follow Through: Stop Procrastinating! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Linda ChollarThe Art of Follow Through: Stop Putting it Off! Why do some people seem to be able to accomplish so much while others allow obstacles to block them, or they procrastinate and never finish what they start or dream of starting? Surely those who succeed know some things that others don't. Or ...
Views: 2277 - How To Get Things Done Fast In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to get things done fast? Let's face it. Sometimes, we just end up stalling when it comes to chores or deadlines. A little bit of procrastination isn't a big deal but we almost always go overboard, don't we? A day becomes a week. A week becomes a month. Before we know it, we're ...
Views: 2274 - 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: 2274(4 votes) - Self-Love: Why You Need to Love Yourself First - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Evelyn Lim"Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here." – Marriane Williamson The idea that you need to love yourself first may seem foreign to you. It’s not something that you are comfortable with. After all, you have been taught that it would be selfish of you to place your own ...
Views: 2272 - Feel Good, Have Fun - Enjoy the Journey! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Kate Corbin"And so we came forth, and once again beheld the stars." - Dante Alighieri Life Is Supposed to be Fun. Don't you just sort of KNOW that life is supposed to be fun? Isn't there a part of you deep inside that says - "Yeah, I know that's true. That resonates with the core of my being." When you ...
Views: 2270(2 votes) - Are Past Life Memories Always Accurate? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Michael JuddPast life memories are not always totally accurate. Sometimes it is quite clear that a recalled description is inappropriate for the particular time and place being described. Other times, there may be obvious inconsistencies. This in no way negates the validity of these memories. Nor does it ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - Be a Selfish Person - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANThe term narcissist comes from Ovid’s myth of a vain young boy Narcissus. To make a long story short, one day the teenage boy happens upon a lake where he sees his reflection and falls in love with the boy whom he sees. At some point later, he learns that the image he sees is actually himself. ...
Views: 2268(2 votes) - Personal Empowerment - Bye Bye Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeThe realization of personal empowerment is one of the most important elements of self improvement. After all, it’s impossible to focus on improving yourself when your attention is on placing fault with others. Before we can evolve and improve ourselves, we must first decide to no longer be ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Communication: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one experiences eye contact from another person it can cause them to feel: acknowledged, respected and important. And yet when this doesn’t take place, one can end up feeling: ignored, disrespected and unimportant. Eye contact could be seen as something that is relatively effortless and ...
Views: 2263 - How To Stay Motivated In Life: 5 Motivational Tips That Work Like A Charm - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to stay motivated in life is very important. After all, without motivation, you'll find yourself missing a certain something. You'll be unable to make the most of your potential and you'll find no happiness in what you're doing. That's certainly no way to live. If you want to ...
Views: 2261 - The Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Publicly Speak - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Andrew RondeauYou have been aked to present. Oh no…where do you start? Here are several questions that will help you prepare: Does the presentation fall within the scope set for the speech? Is it too long – have you fallen into the trap of trying to tell your audience everything you know, ...
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