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1. My voice can not be changed.
In a way, it is correct. Your voice is who you are and reflects you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is like your fingerprint and uniquely yours. Your voice can't be changed; neither can you sound like others.
It sounds sad. However, ... Views: 1576
Identify the most important things that ever happened to you from as far back as you can remember. Transport yourself to that moment in time and recall how these incidents felt. Record the minutest details.
Write about food – the taste, memories, or experiences associated with it.
Write an ... Views: 1575
Have you ever wondered what unconditional love actually means, or what it would take to give yourself or someone else this kind of love?
We believe everything in your world is a reflection of YOU. And that's the good news!
Why? Because if everything starts with you, then you don't have to ... Views: 1575
The Myth of Re-Inventing Yourself?
Posted by Tom in Empowering, Goals, Inspirational, Leadership, Vision, Winning Strategies on May 17th, 2010 | 3 responses
Have you ever thought about who you would be if you picked up and moved to another city, state or country, and were guaranteed never to ... Views: 1575
What’s the rate of return for investing in your personal business image?
Is there evidence that corporate bottom lines correlate with polished business manners? Does the manner in which an individual presents oneself, both in dress and behaviour, contribute to increased profitability? I’ve ... Views: 1575
"Once you choose hope, anything's possible."
-- Christopher Reeve
Hope is a limited emotional resource. There are a lot of migraine sufferers who have not been successful with medical or alternative options for pain relief. They have all but abandoned any hope that their quality of life will ... Views: 1574
Striving to become a success in any field typically offers challenges some of which are too much for certain people to overcome! In many cases however the problem boils down to an inability to maintain your focus due to an assortment of distractions! Now anybody knows you can't expect to become ... Views: 1574
In order to keep my inbox at a level of activity that fuels and not drains
me, I limit the newsletters I receive to half a dozen. These include two
newsletters that hit on Sunday from colleagues I greatly respect – a
psychologist and a psychotherapist. Both experienced, knowledgeable and ... Views: 1574
Personal development is all about deciding where you are at right now and where you want to be. You must then begin developing a plan to get there. There can and will be, many obstacles in the way of doing this, but it is possible. If you follow the advice from this article, it is possible.
A ... Views: 1574
Think of your mind as an iceberg; the portion above the surface of the water is the conscious mind; the much larger portion below the surface of the water represents the sub-conscious mind. The conscious mind is the analytical and “rational” part of our mind. We use it to make day-to-day ... Views: 1574
Each and every one of us possesses creative intelligence most of which is likely untapped and therefore unused. Whether it is a preoccupation with our busy lives or sheer laziness thinking outside the box is something most of us do not do enough of. Nonetheless these creative resources still ... Views: 1573
On the Drama Triangle (Dr. Stephen Karpman), there are three major roles that people play: Persecutor, Rescuer and Victim. The diagram as Dr. Karpman originally developed it is an equilateral upside down triangle. The victim is at the bottom point. That is because the Persecutor and the ... Views: 1573
Change 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: 1573
Belief is the basis of all action, and this being so, the belief that dominates the heart or mind is shown in the life.
–James Allen (Above Life’s Turmoil)
You will rarely attempt something that you don’t believe possible, and you will never give 100 percent of your ability to something in ... Views: 1572
Each and every one of us forms mental models as to what we believe is real and what is not. These models establish how things should or shouldn’t be done and what is possible or not possible for us. For some of us, these mental models severely restrict our potential, our enjoyment of life and ... Views: 1572
The Premise
Many instances exist in our society where children are hurt because of the lack of parental protection or control. Often, it seems obvious to us, as rape victims and sexual abuse survivors, that with more parental involvement that those tragic events may have been avoided ... Views: 1572
Things don't invariably go right, and difficulties will forever come in different factors of the existence. The response to happiness isn't in order to avoid individuals problems but to understand how to approach them since they appear. Because happiness is really a subjective word, you must ... Views: 1572
What is your personal development plan? Are you becoming a better person everyday?
These are simple, but often difficult questions to answer. Most people have not picked up a non-fiction book since graduating from either high school or college. If you are asking yourself: What is a ... Views: 1571
If you’ve awaken to the realization of pursuing personal development, that’s a good place to start. Sometimes, it may be somewhat daunting trying to pick a particular aspect of self development to start with. Well, the first step is to do an inner search, in order to know the area that requires ... Views: 1571
The meaning of the word “willpower” is totally misrepresented, misunderstood and misused in the way we live today.
Willpower is not meant to be used in the long term. Its function is to give our minds and bodies a quick burst in the event of an emergency, where we are at physical risk. For ... Views: 1571
What is Mensa?
Mensa is a society of people who have abnormally high IQs, sometimes referred to as the Genius Society. These are the people you knew in high school and college, and you may have been one yourself, that simply excelled intellectually in nearly every aspect, and who enjoyed ... Views: 1570
Do you know how to make the worst decision? If not, how can you avoid that? We do not try to make a wrong decision. We make it naturally. After a wrong decision, we are all alone with the words wandering in our mind.
• What if…
• If only…
• I wish…
Are you ... Views: 1569
Why not DO what you want to DO?
This is part of the BE, DO, HAVE series….
This is to help you find your happiness, your purpose, your dream. Find what motivates you to do what you truly love doing.
If you keep doing what you have always done you will keep getting what you have always ... Views: 1569
Although human beings are made of the same things and will all pass on at some point in their lives, it doesn’t mean that they all have the same level of value. And while there is inevitably going to be differences between someone who lives in a third world country and someone who lives in a ... Views: 1568
You’ve no doubt heard the many various quotes about the ladder of success. The point being, what if you climbed the ladder of success only to find it leaning against the wrong wall? While the whole thing has become something of a cliché, still and yet it’s true that many people are chasing ... Views: 1567
One of the saddest aspects of our ever-changing world is the percentage of people who genuinely dislike who they are. The way that they behave and talk about themselves demonstrates clearly to the world around them that they are not happy being them.
Self –loathing can take many forms; being ... Views: 1567
In today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to describe themselves as ‘independent’. When they say this, they could say it as if they are talking about something that is a normal part of life, or they could say it with a sense of pride.
Normal
In the first case, one may have ... Views: 1567
Are you struggling with whether or not to do something? Sometimes it can feel like you are at a crossroad. You might feel:
• Confused about what you are feeling and why.
• Stuck in a work situation or relationship.
• Overwhelmed and stressed by recent events.
You may have blind spots ... Views: 1567
When Jesus said to the man, “Stretch forth thine hand,” He undoubtedly saw a perfect hand. Did he see the without or the within as being perfect? If everything is mental, and if he saw an imperfect hand instead of a perfect one, no good result could have come through His seeing, according to the ... Views: 1567
Most of the success literature published in the United States for the first 150 years focused on The Character Ethic as being the foundation of success. Things like integrity, humility, simplicity, fairness, modesty, love, courage, justice, and the Golden Rule.
Before World War I, success ... Views: 1567
BE YOUR BEST SELF BY NOT TRYING TO BE A BETTER YOU
By
Bill Cottringer
“We discover who we have always been when we stop attempting to become better than who we really are” ~Stephen Levine.
When the positive psychology movement was gaining momentum, Stephen Covey characterized ... Views: 1566
There are three areas you must focus on in order to achieve the success you desire. In difficult times like these it is absolutely critical that you learn these three key skills and apply them every day in your business and life.
Self-Discipline
One of the most difficult things to master ... Views: 1566
Before you start reading this article, I’d like you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly. Repeat this simple breathing exercise and include the words from my favorite meditation:
Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing ... Views: 1566
Now, more than ever, people are seeking an edge in today’s fast-paced competitive world and, as a result of that, the personal development industry is exploding into the tens of billions of dollars a year. This industry is actually growing at 20% annually, making it one of the hottest markets. ... Views: 1566
Much has been said already about how we could keep the balance between our personal life and work life. However, not all of the advice you get can actually match with your personality and lifestyle. While it is true that focusing too much on work and having very little time for your personal ... Views: 1565
A simple action sent me back, in memory, to the first time I became aware of attaching an untrue story to an experience. See if you recognize your own predilection or habit of doing this.
I needed to open a new pint of Half & Half. The container had that opening that requires you pull the ... Views: 1564
If you own a computer you should be fairly sure about how a compact disc or a digital disc is converted and copied. This is quite a simple process which can be done by almost any person who knows a bit about computers and the related equipments such as copiers and printers. For copying one disc ... Views: 1564
If you ever feel overwhelmed, pause for a moment and look around you. More than likely, there’s clutter in your physical (outer) space, which means there’s clutter in your inner space.
A funny thing happens when you get rid of clutter in your physical space: you see your life. You lighten up in ... Views: 1564
Extrinsic motivation makes reference to motivation that comes from outside oneself. These motivating factors are all external or outside rewards. An extrinsically motivated individual will work at something even when they don't want to or have little interest in it. This is a lot like what ... Views: 1563
I’ve helped people advance their careers, switch jobs, and change employers most of my work life. It is over a year since my husband passed away and recently I’ve decided to test the dating waters. Within weeks of navigating the dating scene it occurred to me that looking for a date and ... Views: 1563
Fun Fact: Your brain accounts for roughly 2% of your body weight, but it consumes about 20% of the oxygen you breathe and the calories you burn.
Given the proportionally large percentage of resources that are dedicated to your brain, it makes sense that it would economize its use of energy ... Views: 1563
Do you want to be an amazing human being; in all relationships, with everyone?
Then take the tools of great debaters and get the whole picture. Get in the habit of seeing all sides of disputes, all sides of situations. Even if you are committed to one point of view, you can grab it back after ... Views: 1562
In conversation with a journalist a few days back, I was asked what tricks I knew that would help build self confidence – he said that he had been discussing this with a number of other people, in preparation for an article he was writing on the subject. I suggested to him that self-confidence ... Views: 1562
What is being done today effects all of our tomorrows. I say this with joy and a newfound respect for what others do. It is behind closed doors that plans are being made to help others. It is a place where fund-raisers are being organized, budgets are discussed and new programs are being ... Views: 1562
It’s really easy – and highly tempting - to blame poor performance on other people or circumstances– but are you yourself the problem? Are you really fit to lead?
For instance, do you ever find yourself repeating behaviours such as; recruiting the wrong people; having key people leave ... Views: 1562
So often we are up against situations we simply cannot control. We tend to focus on obstacles that get in our way, yet we have no control over. Here’s the good news. I’ve assembled a list of 10 things you can control right now, in your career and in your life that will make a huge difference to ... Views: 1561
Criticism
There's an old adage that goes like this: to avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing. If you want to get ahead in the world, you'll have to do all three. So you should expect to be criticized.
The key is to discern what is helpful criticism (most isn't) and what ... Views: 1561
What does it feel like when you really trust someone?
There is a sense of calm. Of peace. A Knowing if you will.
It’s the feeling you get when you know that someone has your back.
Trust is something that is earned. Earned day after day through your consistent behaviors, words, actions ... Views: 1561
When you are not satisfied with your life, you try to find a quick fix solution to make things better. You want something to happen right now! Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. You have to take action and you actually DO need to work and most of the time work hard in order to find ... Views: 1561
We all get stuck in patterns, many of us are reliving something over and over that has been with us since childhood. Some patterns can feel as if we are in some kind of nightmarish prison and unable to leave. We'll watch ourselves getting up at 3AM and eating leftover cake or cookies night ... Views: 1560