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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Covert Persuasion Techniques: The Name Method Of Persuasion - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Michael LeeThese days, it takes more than just the actual product to get people to buy or subscribe to you. It usually takes the proper use of covert persuasion techniques to actually get a potential client to look your way. But how do you make use of such strategies? How would you know what these ...
Views: 3163(3 votes) - Creating Change for the Right Reasons - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsIf your reason for changing is to please others, then you’re in for some serious disappointments and you’ll be forever changing your life to win the favour of others. For when you think that you’ve finally arrived to where they think you should be, there’ll be something else you’ll have to ...
Views: 992(3 votes) - Developing Social Skills: How To Improve Your Social Life In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Michael LeeIn this world, developing social skills is one of the most important parts of growing up. However, not everybody is able to fully develop their own potential. As a result, these people tend to miss out a lot in life. They unconsciously emit an unapproachable aura which doesn’t help their case at ...
Views: 3329(3 votes) - Do a Poor Job at Giving Excuses And Make a Difference - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Utpal Vaishnav“I don’t have time to exercise.” “I can’t write better.” “I can’t accomplish that project. No one can. It is impossible for anyone to do that.” Most of us do a great job when it comes to giving excuses. It’s common for people to figure out fancy excuses. I used the word “fancy” ...
Views: 1616(3 votes) - Does Your Future Equal Your Past? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceThere are many that tout the catchphrase '”Your future does not equal your past,” myself included. There is a certain amount of truth to this statement but there is also a part of this that does not hold true which I would like to explain to you today. The truth of this phrase can imprison you ...
Views: 1582(3 votes) - Driven to Distraction - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Willie HortonA couple of months back, the New York Times ran a series of articles with the above title – all about the manner in which road accidents are almost invariably the result of a loss of focus or, in plain English, not paying attention. Again, I notice that Loughborough University in the UK has ...
Views: 1607(3 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: 1944(3 votes) - Feedforward or Feedback? Communication for Moving People to Action - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheRecently, during a coaching session with an executive (whom we’ll call Jodie), I listened as she described conversations with her staff. The feedback that her staff gave her went something like this: “You’re hard to communicate with.” “I don’t feel empowered when you speak to me.” “You ...
Views: 4430(6 votes) - Get Over Your Faults and Failings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Willie HortonWe all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to ...
Views: 1714(3 votes) - Have You Been Downsized? Consider the Options for a Better Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeA friend was effectively eliminated from the traditional corporate work force in the early 1990’s. It was traumatic. He was a college graduate. He had climbed the corporate ladder, rapidly, inexorably. He enjoyed a six-figure income, a second home, club memberships, prosperous investment ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - How Good are you at Meeting the Commitments you Make With yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhen you make a commitment with yourself, do you generally keep all of them? Or do you continually let yourself down? Always remember that there is always a price to be paid when you make a commitment or promise to yourself. That price can either be one of regret or one of accomplishment. Which ...
Views: 1534(3 votes) - How to Control Your Mind and Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Willie HortonYou are the creator of your own version of reality. Decades of psychological research prove beyond doubt that how you think controls how you behave and how you behave creates your life. Your mood dictates how you feel about every situation and every person that you encounter in your life. ...
Views: 2162(3 votes) - How to Create Personal Power - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from John Harrigan, Jr.,"Honesty and truth create power and strength. Without the action of honest behavior, good will and positive outcomes are defeated." True power does not come from us alone, but is a relationship with all of existence. All of creation contains our strength, power and wisdom. The world will ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - How to Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Willie HortonFor the last thirteen years, in each two-day workshop, I've asked my clients if they love themselves, if they think they're perfect. No-one answers "Yes". It's damn difficult to motivate yourself if there are things about yourself that you don't like. And, indeed, chances are that there ...
Views: 1743(3 votes) - How To Turn A Bad Day Into A Good Day - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever had a bad day? I know, dumb question. Of course you have. Everyone has, and even more important most of us continue to have them. In fact, lots of them! So, have you ever wished you knew how to turn a "bad" day into a "good" one? Once again, dumb question. Of course you ...
Views: 1350(3 votes) - How Useless Thought is Ruining Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been running Personal Development Seminars now for over fifteen years and still, after all these years practicing what I preach, I wake up some mornings plagued with useless thoughts – or the little rascals come after me during the day when I least expect it. But, of course, I should ...
Views: 1737(3 votes) - Know-It-Alls ... Don't Know This - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiLast week in a session with a client, a Division I basketball coach, we spent time talking about what she was doing on behalf of herself and her team to incorporate new tools to support a successful season. The list was long -- and wide. It included support across mental, physical, emotional, ...
Views: 1447(3 votes) - Learn How To Become A Mentalist: How To Read Minds In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Michael LeePeople who know how to read minds are the envy of everybody. They can amaze anyone and instantly become the life of the party. They can also use their skills to make sound decisions, anticipate reactions and make life generally more pleasant for themselves. The good news is… you too can learn ...
Views: 11353(3 votes) - Letting Our Visions Emerge - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Rachel GintherHave you ever heard the phrase - "Sometimes love isn't enough"? How is it possible that Love, the force that binds the Universe, the glue that holds the fabric of life together, could somehow not be enough? The answer lies in how we feel about ourselves - how we love and care for us. If we don't ...
Views: 838(3 votes) - Life Balance - A Survey for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleBalancing different aspects of life -- work, play, family, friends and more -- is difficult for many people. It's significantly more challenging for "DaVincis" -- creative people who are also juggling their many talents, projects and ideas. As I see in the vast majority of my coaching clients, ...
Views: 3144(3 votes) - Listen Up - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Kim FreedmanStudies have shown that most managers spend between 60 to 80 percent of their workday communicating with other people on the telephone, in meetings, and in casual conversations. Assuming we listen as much as we speak, which is a pretty big assumption, we spend a good portion of our day in ...
Views: 1542(9 votes) - Living "Outside the Box" - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Willie HortonDo you think that Bill Gates thinks there's a box? Or Warren Buffet? Do you think that Muhammad Ali thought there was a box? What about Sir Richard Branson? How do you think Tiger Woods or Roger Federer would feel if they thought that they had to operate inside 'the box'. Very often, ...
Views: 907(6 votes) - Living Alone and Loving It: 10 Tips to Help You Grow Into the Person Who Will Fill Your Empty Nest - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Debra CostanzoI don’t know about you, but I can remember when I was broaching my teen years I would spend hours writing angry poetry in my bedroom. I was technically way too young to be writing about jaded love. But, I did. Although, my own experiences may have been limited I certainly had enough examples ...
Views: 19468(3 votes) - Loving Yourself - The Foundation - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Patricia CraneIt sounds simple: just love and accept yourself and your life works! This is the foundation of the work of Louise Hay. Building a strong inner foundation begins with a change in thought – I am worth loving. The key is moving that thought from a mental level to an emotional level that really ...
Views: 2019(3 votes) - Memory Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhether you call it a “senior moment” or a “mind glitch,” the truth is that as we get older our memory and thought processes are just not what they used to be. A friend of mind claims that for the past ten years she hasn’t remembered the name of any new person she met. Another describes those ...
Views: 1494(6 votes) - Patience - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIf there’s one thing that you could hone in on during your trials and tribulations in the health, wellness and weight loss department it would be the ability to stay calm, take one day at a time and be willing to allow yourself the time needed to make a difference in your life. All good things ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Personal Core Values - Extensive List of Core Values - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Robin GalbraithEvaluating your personal core values is an important part of any personal growth plan. It is a key factor in cultivating a positive attitude. Part of any good personal development plan should include an evaluation of your personal values. Values are: A principle, standard, or quality ...
Views: 5635(3 votes) - Professional Etiquette Still Matters - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) Lucas“Back in the day” most children were taught to say “please” and “thank you.” They were also taught to ask permission before taking or doing something, open doors and pull out chairs at the dinner table for ladies, assist elderly people, wear suits to religious functions and to dinner with a ...
Views: 2723(12 votes) - Psychic Cold Reading: How To Read Minds And Impress People - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Michael LeePsychics have always been a great mystery to society. They seem to hold a certain power over supernatural beings and appear to hold sway over many of us as well. One of the reasons for our fascination with them is their psychic cold reading ability. A method used by many psychics to delve ...
Views: 3210(3 votes) - Self-Confidence for Women, Part One - Why We Lack it and How This Lack Manifests in Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Kate SannerSelf-confidence has been defined as belief in oneself and one’s abilities, self-assuredness or a feeling of trust in oneself and one’s abilities. When we say that we are confident in a person, we are saying that we trust him or her. When we say a person is self-confident, we are saying that she ...
Views: 1372(3 votes) - Six Ways to Avoid Misunderstandings - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithEarly in my career I found myself being involved in countless situations that resulted in misunderstandings. My natural reaction was to blame others, rather than accept responsibility. I used to think it was the other person’s fault if he or she did not understand something or explain ...
Views: 2649(3 votes) - Stop Procrastination By Taming Perfectionism - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Kim FreedmanIf you have perfectionist tendencies, you probably have some unfinished projects. Projects that you began with great enthusiasm are now collecting dust somewhere in your home, head, or computer. Perfectionists have a grand and idealized vision of the project’s outcome. They measure ...
Views: 1661(3 votes) - Stop Worrying Hypnosis Can Help You to move Forward More Smoothly - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Christopher MontroseIf you are looking for a way to stop over complicating everything so you can move forward more freely, then you can use a stop worrying hypnosis audio download. This subliminal album can help you to rewire your mind so you can think more rationally. It is a very affordable and safe way to ...
Views: 1878(3 votes) - Success and Perception - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanPerception determines who we are. Perception is a choice that offers options of how we want to view the world. We can choose to see nothing but a dangerous and frightening world or nothing but a friendly and happy world – or something in between. Whatever way we decide to perceive the ...
Views: 2248(6 votes) - Talking Heads - Dealing With People Who Won't Shut-Up - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |We have all been in situations with people who seem to be talking at us instead of with us. They just open their mouths, take aim, and commence to rapidly moving their lips. It doesn't matter that we don't (or have the chance to) interact or interject, they just keep on going...and going...and ...
Views: 2708(3 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: 852(3 votes) - The abundant side of authenticity: Are you allowing yourself to receive it? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonHow do you really know if you are following your soul’s calling or with your soul mate? Well, I just received an e-mail from an ecstatic ex client, who just announced that she had finally found her soul mate. Is there anything more liberating than being able to be your true self in a ...
Views: 1864(3 votes) - 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: 1547(6 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: 891(3 votes) - The Importance of Research When Working Online - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor any serious entrepreneurs working online in order to maintain their competitive edge it will be necessary to regularly conduct some type of online market research. It only stands to reason that if you want to excel in any area you must stay on top of the news for your selected industry or ...
Views: 2063(3 votes) - The Power of Reading - Are You a Reader? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloWe’ve all heard that lifelong readers do better at pretty much anything. How important is reading? Here are some interesting statistics associated with reading (from the website http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp#literacystatistics.) More than 20 percent of adults read at or ...
Views: 3272(3 votes) - The Power of the Pen to Propel Your Growth - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceThere is so much about you and your life so far that is hidden deep within you. Either through choice or subconciously. Like a cancer it eats away at you at the surface and on the outside creates a life that is not of your choosing. Most people keep it hidden afraid to let the cancer surface for ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - The secrets of success they don’t teach you at school - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2010 from Ralph BrownLife can be a slow and inarticulate teacher. Yet a few simple, proven ideas can give us all far more control over our lives. Researchers who observe people who succeed in business, study, sport and relationships are revealing some valuable information about the way top achievers think. For ...
Views: 2095(3 votes) - The Value of Discernment, Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Kenneth MacLeanIt is accepted practice among propagandists (and marketers!) that a message will not get through unless it is repeated over and over. In fact, the dark actor Joseph Goebbels, Nazi minister of propaganda , once said: "[propaganda is] a carefully built up erection of statements, which whether ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - The Value of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebSometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ...
Views: 3742(3 votes) - Three Ways to Leave Your Mark in this World - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Andrea DeBellI just came back from running barefoot on the sand. I love the feel of the wet earth beneath my feet as I run on the beach. With each step, I leave a profound foot print on the sand. Just instants later, this beautiful footprint is washed away by the ocean. As my footprint slowly disappears, ...
Views: 6341(3 votes) - Tips to Develop Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithLife is filled with distractions that can take your focus off the tasks you need to accomplish and time management is a struggle for many. While it is a difficult skill to master for many, time management is simply managing the time you have allotted to you while on this earth. You can manage ...
Views: 1682(3 votes) - We Create Our Culture - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Aurelia FloresCan I brag a bit? Right now, I'm at Georgetown University in Washington, DC waiting for my son to graduate from college this weekend. As you can imagine, I'm an exceedingly proud mama right now! And at the same time, I think about how much I've worked to create what I hope will be a solid ...
Views: 872(3 votes) - What Happens When We Don't Make It - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dawn AngierWhat Happens When We Don’t Make It? “An oak tree is just a little nut that held its ground.” We all like to read about successes. We’re encouraged by the achievement of others and inspired to hear about how they overcame difficult odds. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - What is Personal Development All About? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Willie HortonI sometimes get very frustrated (it doesn’t last long!) when I see the extent to which Personal Development is hijacked by people whose sole focus is on money. Go on, Google ‘Personal Development’ – the number of sites that talk about becoming a millionaire, trebling your income, achieving ...
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