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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Self Hypnosis Instruction: Four Things to Consider When Learning How to Do Self Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Suzanne GloverIs there such a thing as Self Hypnosis Instruction? Yes! And there are many suggestions from the Internet about how to do self hypnosis complete with CDs and instructions. Before attempting to find out how to learn hypnosis, however, there are four things to keep in mind. 1. ARE YOU READY ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Calming Your Mind in Increments Series: Taking Ten-Minutes Every Day to Help with Gaining Mastery over Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Judith HolderIn talking about the busy mind, also known as the monkey mind or mind chatter, you may be asking yourself, “How do I begin to gain some mastery over my mind”? One of my coaching client once stated, “my mind runs on and on and on…. like a Duracell battery”. She too felt she had little to no ...
Views: 1541 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - I Am Filled - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“No longer will I go for my good, carrying only a dipper to be filled. This day, I turn to the Power within, I bring “all the empty vessels” knowing they will be filled, and my abundance will become manifest.” Ernest Holmes Spirit always IS; therefore I know I must BE. As an individualized ...
Views: 1541(4 votes) - Five Steps to Make Your Day Great! - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanDid you know the average person has 10,000 thoughts every day and 90% of them are negative? I remember a character in a movie I once saw (don’t remember which one, but I’ll never forget the line). She said “It’s easier to believe the bad stuff that people say about me.” Most people think like ...
Views: 1541 - Beginnings And Endings, New Year - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseEndings are inevitable. There is nothing in physical reality that always stays the same. It is impossible. Some endings are wonderful and some are not so pretty, but they always mean the same thing—something new must be started. If endings are truly viewed as beginning, there is more happiness ...
Views: 1540 - Break a Few Eggs - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Michael O'GradyI’ve listened and read much over the years about keeping your thoughts and statements positive. Thoughts like, “Why does this always happen to me?”, “What else am I suppose to do?”, and “I only have so many hours in a day “; these can be restraining and inhibit productivity toward your goals. ...
Views: 1540 - Thank you so very much - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukTomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm blessed to be celebrating it in New York with family and friends. This seemed like a good time to say thank to YOU too! Since my partner, Ralph started working on a project in New York several years ago, we have been lucky enough to spend a few months ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Good is Life, Freedom, Joy and Love - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“It is well to give one day a week to acknowledging that we are seeking for our Good. We tell what our Good is. Is not our Good the free life we want? Do we want a burdened, obstructed, hampered life? Out of the word Good name a good which is Good to you.” Scientific Mental Christian ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - $84,600.00 to be Happy! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deb Scott$84,600.00 to be HAPPY! So I was listening to one of those inspirational shows, and the question was posed: “You have just been given $84.600.00 dollars to spend in 24 hours – what do you buy – what do you spend it on – do you spend it all – or leave a few dollars behind?” I really ...
Views: 1537(3 votes) - Hallelujah for the Universal “Cellphone”. It Never Fails! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Daya Devi-DoolinOur family likes taking nature walks and taking small trips. When my youngest son Joseph was four years old, we took him for what “I” thought was going to be a short hike for us. My husband took us to a state park for one of these short trips and when we got there, on the board before entry, ...
Views: 1537 - Find Your True Work by Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Tomar LevineYou may be newly unemployed, laid off or retired. You may need to return to work for financial reasons. That may feel like a disaster and a dilemma, but it's also an opportunity to re-create your life in a way that is fulfilling and can be financially rewarding too. Maybe you're ready for ...
Views: 1536 - Focus on Mental and Emotional for Self Improvement - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Jim MooreNot all people believe this but the mental and emotional aspects of a person, when combined, can lead to better self improvement. Emotions can dominate our actions and reactions, even though we don't want it to happen at times. Society often see emotions as a sign of weakness, so people are used ...
Views: 1536(7 votes) - 5 Secret Questions the Positively Successful Ask Daily - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteWhile studying Great Depression businesses created by successful entrepreneurs, I discovered five core practices that were daily habits for them. They asked themselves five questions daily that charted their course to success. You become a successful business person, also, by asking yourself ...
Views: 1534 - How I Inspire Others To Be Strong - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsI'm not your average "Barbie Doll" model. In fact, if it weren't for my feminine looks and soft toned voice, people would think I was a Navy SEAL or male head of a country, judging from my "guy" personality. Most of my friends are either in the police, military or run multi-million dollar ...
Views: 1534 - Create the Life Your Desire with Clarity and Focus - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorWhether it is a powerful career, financial abundance, better health or a fabulous relationship, what is most important in achieving what you desire? Many of us look to the how as the most important component to creating the life of our dreams. I’d like to offer another perspective. Get clear. ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Feelings attract - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Michele Howe Clarke, MBAUse your emotions as your guide, they will tell you if you are turning towards or away from makes you happy. Pay close attention to your emotions; the better you feel the more in harmony you are with attaining your desire. You can literally feel your way to prosperity. When you allow you are in ...
Views: 1532 - Jas Bassi – Healing Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Jas BassiHow healing can assist with letting go of negative emotions There are many subjects like hurt, pain, letting go, grief and ego which have the relationship with negative emotions. Ego is not a good thing, it is not confidence (which most people think it is) and they are both very contrasting ...
Views: 1530 - Manifest Your Desires - 2 Principles and 1 Process for Materializing Your Desires - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Rishan BRealizing what you truly want will be the focus of this article as I’ve provided the 2 important principles and 1 process that you can use. Focusing on just these 2 principles will assist you to begin manifesting what you desire instantly. Ignoring them will nearly guarantee that whichever ...
Views: 1530 - Attitude Training, Part 3 - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Michael MurphyWhen you adopt the attitude of choosing to let go of negative events, people and emotions from the past, you are actually making room for more positive and beneficial events, people and emotions to fill your life. Out with the old and in with the new. The hinge on which the door to your better ...
Views: 1529 - The Doorway Technique for Problem Solving and Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kenneth VandreThe Doorway Technique, based on the idea that obstacles can be seen as doorways if viewed in the right way, is a simple and powerful stress-reduction, emotional-release and problem-solving tool. After a particularly stressful day at work a few years ago, I sat on my bed and did cathartic ...
Views: 1529(4 votes) - Your Past Thoughts Equal Your Present Circumstances - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Vania DimitianLook around you right now: who or what do you see? How do you feel? Are you mostly happy with your surroundings? What about your job? Your relationships? Your finances? The good news is that if what you are seeing and feeling is what you want to be seeing and feeling, congratulations! Your past ...
Views: 1529(2 votes) - Get in Your Uncomfortable Zone - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyIf you're not living out of your comfort zone once in a while, then you're not really living. The "uncomfortable zone" is where all the success stories are written. The comfort zone feels good; the uncomfortable zone feels like sliding downhill on sandpaper naked. It's rough, raw, and gritty, ...
Views: 1528 - Redundancy - Disaster or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Julia BarnickleWhen your job is made redundant, it’s all to easy to see it as a disaster - as though you’re unwanted, unloved and you’ve been assigned to the scrap heap. Even if you’re quite happy to leave the job you’re in, and move on, you may go through a period of ‘mourning’, of feeling rejected and ...
Views: 1528 - Self-Transformation for Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from James Renford PowellWe can begin the process of breaking the bonds of mechanical thinking and transforming our lives into a labor of love. Along with being happier we can be greatly rewarded once we recognize that there are certain universal principles which underwrite even the physical laws of nature. It is only ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - The Power of Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path,” writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an ...
Views: 1525 - Thoughts and Their Consequence - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Peter Field‘All that we are is the result of all that we have thought. It is founded on thought. It is made up of our thoughts.’ The Buddha, Dhammapada Perhaps the most basic of all ‘mental laws’, and one hopefully drummed into every student of psychotherapy and the mind, is ...
Views: 1524 - Choose to Live Abundantly - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereAre you addicted to seeing what is missing in your life instead of the fullness that already exists? After hearing my inner voice give thanks for my lovely home and wishing it had larger rooms and more storage, I had an epiphany. Suddenly I realized that giving thanks and asking for more at the ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Stroke Patient REBOOTS - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Stephen AlbertPrayers Help Stroke Survivor “REBOOT” Rev. Steve Albert is the former leader of the Alpine Unity Church in Alpine CA and has been an invited guest speaker at New Though Churches across the country since 1991. He is the author of the book TALK ZONES, TALK ZONES In The Classroom as well as the ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - BeSimply. . .Be The Change - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Suzanne ToroHi. I am writing and reaching out to all my tribe…the people that have touched my soul on so many levels. While, I am not sure I have everyone’s email I hope that it will reach all of you in some shape or form. Since, I was a child I have been seeing this point and time. A time when the ...
Views: 1522 - How Can I Develop a Positive Attitude? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Lorna BlakeThere’s a saying I grew up with as a child: “Ungrateful worse than obeah.” It means that living in a state of ingratitude for life, your situation, your circumstances is going to keep you locked into your difficulties… It doesn’t mean that we never complained but whenever we did the elders ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Time - The Greatest Gift To Those You Love - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JMom, can I borrow the car? Dad, can I have some money for the movies? Honey, what's for dinner? Life is full of wanting things from people and trying to get people to do things for us. That just seems to be the way things are these days. And many of the things that we need or want are ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Book Review for "Everyday Positive Thinking" - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “Everyday Positive Thinking” by Louise Hay as ...
Views: 1521 - Dr. Romance: 4 Tips for handling Post-holiday blues - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Tina TessinaDr Romance writes: Everyone is relieved when the holidays are over, and sometimes disappointed. If you're worn out, it's worth your while to take the time to recharge a little, and pamper yourself. Here are some hints: * If you are disappointed, and the holidays let you down in some way, ...
Views: 1520 - BE KIND TO YOURSELF - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersSelf Deprecating Comments Have No Place in Your Head On the path to the heart it is important to love yourself. Loving yourself is more than saying “I love you” in front of a mirror. Loving yourself provides a deep feeling of being grounded and inner peace. Not that long ago, I was ...
Views: 1519 - Closing the Mind to Negativity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Albert GaroliMany experts will provide various ways for people to think, act and speak positively about themselves as a form of auto-suggestion. If you walk the walk and talk the talk you become what you put out. Express positivity and you will feel good about yourself and a constant upward ...
Views: 1519(9 votes) - Chasing a Dream: Why it Feels Like Flying - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Trevan and Leslie HouseholderWhat's it really like to pursue a passion or chase a big dream? When someone asks me what it's like to pursue a passion or chase a dream, I just smile and say, "It feels like flying..." Some people would think that means it's exhilarating; and yes, that's definitely true. But there's ...
Views: 1518 - Stop the Negative Self-Talk! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMelody Beattie has a book called Stop Being Mean to Yourself that I often lend to clients because it’s a good book and because I love the title. It is hard to feel happy when we are so critical and judgmental of ourselves. No wonder we don’t feel good enough. We live with a mean voice in our ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Breaking the Chains of Trauma Pt 2 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Mark HollandMeditation: Connecting Above Pain Meditation is a time-honoured relaxation technique that has been used successfully in Eastern cultures for centuries to alleviate stress and focus the mind. This technique has recently gained popularity in Australia, England and the United States as millions ...
Views: 1514(4 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Making Peace with My Today - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Making Peace with My Today Will Improve My Future... It may sound odd, but the fastest way to get to a new-and-improved situation is to make peace with your current situation. By making lists of the most positive aspects you can find about your current situation, you then release your ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Dr. Romance On Your Heart's Desire - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Tina TessinaYour heart's desire -- what could it be? So many people, including many of my clients, are searching to know what it is would satisfy them, to give their lives focus and direction. "To find in ourselves what makes life worth living is risky business," writes Marsha Sinetar ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - How Negativity Can Impact Your Efforts - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Jennifer LimMany of us know the harmful effect of negativity. Attitude make or break us as in the words of Napolean Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich; "There is very little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is ...
Views: 1511 - Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Michael RobeyHappiness Is Not A Result of Our Environment Our Environment Is A Result of Our Happiness We have the power and the right to be Happy in each moment of time no matter what challenges we are going through. We can be Happy and successful, regardless of problems and setbacks. Our ...
Views: 1506 - Higher Power - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertOne of the hardest tasks for us to do is be still and listen to the spirit within ourselves. Life rushes past us at such a frantic pace that we feel guilty for taking a time out. The sweet special spirit within you during the course of rushing down your path sometimes gets ...
Views: 1506 - Make Your Journey Remarkable With Stay At Goa Beach Resort - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Vibhas PrasadGoa with its sun kissed beaches, historic forts, natural beauty, mesmerizing hotels, carnivals, traditional dance & music and magnificent churches needs no introduction to any of the beach lovers across the globe. It is one of the highly acclaimed touring destinations of India. The scintillating ...
Views: 1505 - Some Sage Advice from Great Grandma - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainFamily stories are amazing to me. You hear of family members long ago and through the retelling of their lives you can get an idea of who they were. And by hearing about who they were, you can find timeless wisdom that can apply to your own life now. My great grandma was one of those people. ...
Views: 1504(2 votes) - Fear of the Unknown - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonMany people are afraid of spirit because they can’t see them. Yes, sometimes it’s a surprising experience when I turn around and practically walk into a spirit person. My reaction is pretty much the same as what it would be if there were a physical person present behind me. Surprise, shock, and ...
Views: 1502 - Gaining gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Lene StJohnGratitude is the best attitude. ~Author Unknown If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. ~Gerald Good There's a recession going on for any of those who have found themselves living in America for the past several years. Heck, everyone knows ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Imagine Happiness for Fun and Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sally MarksWhen I was a little girl I loved to play “pretend.” I imagined lots of different scenarios from being the first female baseball player for the Chicago Cubs to flying like Superman. I had a friend, Teresa, who would pretend with me. We also put on little performances. I only have a vague ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Re-invent Yourself When Times Are Tough - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Paul KeeneLet's face it. Times are tough. Everything seems to be on a price increase except the paycheck. When the economy goes sour and times are tough it creates an open market for negativity. Fear-based motivation is the last thing we need in order to make sound decisions. Yet, it moves in with ...
Views: 1502 - Positive Thinking: 5 Benefits of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Lea BullenA person’s attitude and way of thinking contribute greatly to their personality. People who think positively have a better outlook on life and an ambitious attitude. These are factors that directly affect your perception when it comes to creating the kind of life you want. Studies show that you ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Positive Thinking: 5 Benefits of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Lea BullenA person’s attitude and way of thinking contribute greatly to their personality. People who think positively have a better outlook on life and an ambitious attitude. These are factors that directly affect your perception when it comes to creating the kind of life you want. Studies show that you ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Positive Thinking: 5 Benefits of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Lea BullenA person’s attitude and way of thinking contribute greatly to their personality. People who think positively have a better outlook on life and an ambitious attitude. These are factors that directly affect your perception when it comes to creating the kind of life you want. Studies show that you ...
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