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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- What Do You Worry About? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAs a species, we have really perfected the art of worrying. We worry about everything tiny detail, as if worrying about it will lessen the blow, or make whatever we are trying to avoid not happen. We worry about whether or not we are going to get old, sick, die, or any variation on this ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - Masculine And Feminine: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Embrace Both Sides? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperPhysically men and women are very different; with a woman being an example of the feminine and a man being an example the masculine. But while this much is true, on the inside they are both made of masculine and feminine traits. And for a long time, men generally behaved in ways that were ...
Views: 1945 - Yes man - Should we always say yes? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Matt BelcherWhat I wanted to address here is a question: – “Would the world be in a better place if we all just said Yes more”. Yes to what? Well yes to everything. Just saying yes more. My personal feeling is the answer is Yes…the world would be better if we all said yes more…..well probably. So ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Desperate Times Call for... Simple Measures - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonFrom talking to clients in various countries, from talking to radio talk-show hosts, from following the latest news it could be said that we live in desperate times. And, as the old saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures. No they don’t. What people need now is a sharper and ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - Being Calm Under Stress - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Adam BenedettoIn our day-to-day life, we get over excited, overstimulated, stressed, and overworked, too much of one thing or another, whether it is our frame of mind, our emotional reactions, or something in our outside world affecting us. We all need to learn the techniques that enable us to relax at all ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Focus Your Mind – It Will Clear Your Path to Success - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonA clear mind is the only state of mind worth being in. It enables you appreciate what’s actually happening around you and places you in a position to act – rather than react, which is the normal response of so-called normal people. A clear and focused state of mind alerts you to the ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Inner Conflict: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people work together and are all on the same side, so much can be achieved. If there is disharmony amongst people, problems can appear and this can lead to things being slowed down, or stopped completely. One example that comes to mind here is a sports team. When everyone in the team ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Mind Body Spirit and the Power to Achieve Happiness and Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonVery often I find it difficult to explore some of the key concepts in what might loosely be described as personal development or self improvement, given that ordinary language and words prove wholly inadequate. For example, do the words ‘universal energy’ adequately capture the reality that you ...
Views: 1937(4 votes) - Snakes & Ladders - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leslie FiegerYou are not your mind. You have a mind. You are not your body. You have a body. You own these things. They are yours. No one else has the right to mess around with your stuff unless you give them permission. Since there are those who take your lack of control of self as implied permission to ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Be smart or Die - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Irit GezlerWhen speaking of motivation, we usually refer to the three following main human drives: The wish to gain The fear of loss The wish to love and be loved I want to bring up another driving force, and although it is possible to see it as part of each one of the afore mentioned three drives, I ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Earn $200 per hour as a Trainee Psychic Advisor - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary PriceWe are all psychic because we are all born with a basic ability to be perceptive and tune into things, events and people. Some of us are more aware of it than others, some of us ignore it, some of us push it away and are not interested or are scared of it and some embrace it. Those who are very ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Are You Feeling Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Linda AndersonDoes this sound like you? “If I’m 98% perfect in anything I do, it’s the 2% I’ve messed up I’ll dwell on afterwards” Or this? “I'm not smart enough, pretty enough, not strong enough, not talented enough, not loving enough, not disciplined enough, not brave enough ...” If you're ...
Views: 1934 - Heightened HYPER-SENSITIVITY A by-product of Betrayal - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyBetrayal, big or small, trashes your heart to bits. You do survive and heal. When it has been shattering, your scar will usually be deep and render you hyper-sensitive. You may have a tendency to armor yourself in order to protect yourself from any other injury. This armor may be so ...
Views: 1934 - Money Magnetism: 3 Rules To Attract Non-Stop Wealth Into Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Michael LeeMoney magnetism is not just a far-fetched dream. It is, in fact, very real to the select few who know how to harness its power and make good use of it. You too can be part of this small group of people who attract money like honey does to bees! Are you ready to learn more about money ...
Views: 1934 - Overcoming Fear Of Success: 3 Amazing Tips To Conquer Fear Of Success And Enjoy It - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Michael LeeEveryone has heard of the fear of failure, but what is this article overcoming fear of success all about? Why would anyone fear success in the first place? Surprising as it sounds, there are quite a lot of people who have difficulty overcoming fear of success. Their fear stems from a lot of ...
Views: 1933 - Find Your Purpose – The Key to a Fulfilling and Abundant Life - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kristen HoweDo you spend day after day at a job you hate? When you wake up in the morning do you have a feeling of dread in your stomach and wonder how your life turned out this way? Do you think ‘there must be something better than this’ but have no idea how to even begin changing your life? Accepting ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - The Lost Art of Listening - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Shawn BrodofOne of my favorite quotes from the Bible is James 1:19 – "Be slow to speak, slow to anger and quick to listen." That about says it all! God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason and I believe we should use them in proportion. Listening is an art. It is an art that, for the most part, ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Your Own Personal Development Journey - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Willie HortonSince I started working for myself in the area of personal development in January 1996, I have come across many, many people who yearn for a better life, a more balanced life, people who want for more out of life. I’ve met lots of people who have bought all the books – purchased their atlas or ...
Views: 1932(5 votes) - Quotes On Courage And Strength: 3 Quotes To Make You Braver And Stronger - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Michael LeeWhen we read quotes on courage and strength, we can't help but feel braver and stronger than our usual selves. We feel like we can move mountains, defeat rival teams and do things that we find unexpectedly heroic. Words that are spoken from the heart often have that effect. If you're in need ...
Views: 1931 - How To Be Assertive And Confident In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to be assertive and confident? While some strategies require nothing more than a trip to your local health store or gym, others require you to look deep inside yourself for inspiration. Either way, it is possible! To learn how to be assertive and confident, read on! ...
Views: 1930 - Creating your personal mission or purpose statement - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxBusinesses create mission statements, so why not create a personal mission or purpose statement for yourself? Let's define what a purpose statement is. A purpose statement is a brief description of what you want to focus on, what you want to accomplish and who you want to become in a ...
Views: 1929 - Positive Affirmations – Speak Yourself Successful - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Greg FrostOne of the great things about this New Age form of getting people to improve themselves is that it is pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it. The only problem with this is that the action is fairly repetitive and you will get a lot of mental and physical inertia when you are first trying ...
Views: 1929(5 votes) - Size doesn’t really matter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Diane CraigIn fitting rooms across the planet, “Does it make me look fat?” — is without a doubt the pivotal issue that makes or breaks a clothing sale. Ultimately, it’s a rhetorical question because the woman doing the trying-on will make the call herself. If she has even the slightest uncertainty that the ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - Behaviour: Do We Teach People How To Treat Us? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperHow we respond to others and how others respond to us can appear to be random and without reason at times. And at others times, it can be patently obvious as to why we have behaved as we have towards another or why they behaved as they have towards us. But whether one is aware of their ...
Views: 1928 - GET SPECIFIC ABOUT YOUR HEALTHY LIFE - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe wrapped last time with you writing some action steps that you are willing to commit to in order to make your health a priority in your life. Its all part of our Building Your Legacy series. Today, we are going to get even more specific with some tips and tools to increase your muscle, ...
Views: 1928 - How To Build Character And Leadership In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you know how to build character and leadership, you're guaranteed a lifetime of success. Of course, getting there isn't always as easy as it seems. You have to put in a certain amount of effort to really get good results. Are you ready to learn how to build character and leadership? Read ...
Views: 1928 - Quotes On Perseverance To Inspire You To Persist And Keep On Going - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeWhy are quotes on perseverance so inspiring? That's because every day, we face challenges and problems that we need to overcome by keeping on. Sometimes, we triumph over them despite difficulties; but there are also times when we would like to give up. And that's when perseverance is of ...
Views: 1926 - How To Be More Sociable In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Michael LeeDo you want to know how to be more sociable? Then buckle up, because this is going to be the beginning of a fun ride. Social butterflies know this and so are prepared for the onslaught of events that occur in their life daily. They embrace it and enjoy the whole experience. Don't want to be ...
Views: 1925 - 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: 1924(2 votes) - Crash! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardA couple of days ago, a man performed a miracle by crash landing his plane into the Hudson River and saved the lives of 154 people and his own. This is an awesome deed and I am wondering if, maybe, this happened to remind us about the GOOD things that happen in this world. It saddens me to ...
Views: 1922(2 votes) - Personal Development: Getting Results - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonI hear from quite a number of people – clients and readers of my Personal Development Ezine – who tell me that they have become far calmer, more aware and focused as a result of the various little “mental exercises” that they undertake to banish stress and move themselves in the direction that ...
Views: 1922(2 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: 1922(3 votes) - Empathy: Can Trapped Emotions Stop Someone From Having Empathy? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many different things that make someone human and therefore allow them to have a human experience and one of these things is empathy. This is something one can have for themselves and something that can extend outwards and towards other human beings. It enables one to mirror ...
Views: 1920 - How To Change Negative Thinking: 3 Tips To Develop A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to change negative thinking into positive thoughts isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially for some people who have been so used to dwelling on the depressing and disappointing parts of life. While it’s true that we create our own reality and that we choose how we perceive it, ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Get Organized & Energized- Organize Life & Feel Great - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Beth TabakChange life by taking action to get organized and energized! Inaction leads to anxiety. Action gets things done. The sooner you take action, the faster you feel great. Overwhelm is common. It does not make you any less of a person. It is all in how you deal with it that counts. Follow these 10 ...
Views: 1918(7 votes) - Subliminal Sleep Learning: How Powerful Is It? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Michael LeeHave you ever heard of subliminal sleep learning before? If you haven't, then I've got big and exciting news for you! This learning method has been around for quite some time now, but it is a closely-guarded secret among those in the know. I'm here to break the silence barrier and share with ...
Views: 1918 - BIG BALLS + SMALL BRAIN = ??? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Adam ShapiroBig Balls + Small Brains = Excellent conditions for… I’d argue just about anything, but in this case we’re talking about surfing. My good friend and personal surf guru said that I’m well on my way to becoming a surfer as I have the necessary ingredients… big balls and a small brain! Now ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - HOW TO GET HONEST FEEDBACK - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Dan O'ConnorIf you want to polish your effective communication skills, learning how to get honest feedback should be part of your training. This professional communication skill is easy to develop simply by practicing one two-step technique. Here’s a typical professional communication example of when ...
Views: 1917(8 votes) - The Mind: Is Our Mind Always Right? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough change is part of life and is something that can’t be stopped, our minds don’t always embrace change. At times it is going to be necessary for one to hold onto what they believe and know and at others, it will be important for them to change what they believe and to learn something ...
Views: 1917 - Want Happy Kids? - Teach them to take their time! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shaya KassI just read an astonishing article. It gives us one of the keys to happiness. And we all want our kids to be happy! What makes people happy? What leads people to say they are satisfied with their lives? Is it money? - NO! It's time. Having time leads to happiness. We all have heard that more ...
Views: 1916(6 votes) - Is your business Ugly? Here’s a Banana For Your Baby… (your business) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from mark allen robertsHere’s a Banana For Your Baby… (your business) One of the most difficult parts of serving entrepreneurial leaders is telling them a part or their entire baby (their business) is ugly. Some self proposed consulting experts say; “focus on the positives, build on successes” and not ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Can you see the Exit of your Self Labyrinth? What do you really want? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Nil CelenCan you solve a labyrinth if you cannot see the exit? You can find a way out but it depends on the complexity of the labyrinth. Maybe you get lost or waste too much time and the gate is closed. Success is also like a labyrinth. You must see where you should go. You must be sure about your ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - Why Now is So Important - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Willie HortonSurely we hit what might be described as the ‘peak performance zone’ when we are striving to achieve our goals. Goals, by their very nature, are things that we don't have at present – they are things that we are aiming for in the future. So why do so many personal development experts or ...
Views: 1914(5 votes) - How You Are Who You Are - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonWe are all victims. Whether we are aware of it or not is entirely a different matter. The facts are, however, as grown adults, we are all a product of the childhood years that shaped who we now believe ourselves to be. During those formative years, our subconscious minds learned about the ...
Views: 1913(6 votes) - Treat your Anger as your stubborn child - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Angela SmytheAnyone that has ever babysat for their little niece or their baby brother knows how hard it can be to deal with someone that says no just because it is all they know. Little kids know little if anything about self-control so when they see something they want they don’t understand why they can’t ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Emotional Growth: Is Emotional Growth Important? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world it is not uncommon for someone to hear that exercise is vital when it comes to leading a happier, healthier and even a longer life. So if one takes part in some form of exercise a few times a week, then their life will change for the better. And it doesn’t take a genius to ...
Views: 1912 - The Value of Discernment Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Kenneth MacLean"For those who stubbornly seek freedom around the world, there can be no more urgent task than to come to understand the mechanisms and practices of indoctrination. These are easy to perceive in the totalitarian societies, much less so in the propaganda system to which we are subjected and in ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - What is Narcissism? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Evelyn LimAt some point in time, you may have heard someone being labeled as being narcissistic. Or, someone may even have told you that you display narcissistic behavior. And so, you have wondered what exactly that term means. In short, narcissism is a type of personality trait that can be ...
Views: 1912 - Gratitude At Its Best - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Natalia AlexandriaOn January 8, 2008, my beloved dog died. Gustavo was with me nearly thirteen years and during the most challenging and transformational cycle in my life. In the midst of this dreadful event in which he nearly drowned, strangers came from nowhere to assist in his departure. A remarkable ...On ...
Views: 1911 - Growing up – maturity or obscurity? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Mark EyreI am writing this article eight months after becoming a father for the first time. This is my first encounter with fatherhood, having come on board later in my life than most people do. However, seeing Simon for the first time was wonderful, and leads to many different questions I now think ...
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