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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Who’s In Your Circle? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichA major factor to anyone’s success in life is who they spend time with consistently. Mainly, the people you are closest to. These people make up your Inner Circle or your Circle of Influence. We all understand that when trying to make changes, or change our way of thinking and being, ...
Views: 3094(2 votes) - Women History Month:Women Coping with Success - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Daryl GreenIntroduction America has continued to learn how to deal with strong women during the great demographic shift in history. America celebrates such as Dolly Parton or Lehman Brothers’ Chief Financial Officer Erin Callen. According to Fortune Magazine, 15 Fortune 500 companies are run by women. ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Writer offers healing, hope through radio show - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDWriter offers healing, hope through radio show By LISA CRAWFORD WATSON Herald Correspondent Posted: 10/22/2010 Sandy Brewer had to get out. But it was going to take some growing up before she could manage it, which meant she had to survive it. More than once, she almost didn't, ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - You Cannot See The Picture When You Are in The Frame - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Elsabe SmitHave you ever had one of those experiences where you ask yourself ”Why have things gone so wrong for me? What have I done to deserve this?” I have had many of them over the years. When I was still a church goer, the standard sanctimonious answer was “Just suffer through it. One day you ...
Views: 3634(3 votes) - You, Michael Jackson, Intent, Detachment and Success - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from David CameronWhatever your opinion of Michael Jackson may be, we can all agree on one undisputed fact: In the history of this planet, few artists have produced more hit singles, gathered more fans or sold more records than he has. That is a fact no one can argue with. I mean, if you can count, you can't ...
Views: 2733(1 vote) - Be Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Aurelia FloresIt's too often that we take for granted the little things. Especially when we're moving so fast... Our lives are full and busy, and as Latinas, we have a lot on our plates! Start the Day With Gratitude Do you start the day with thoughts of gratitude for all the little things? I know ...
Views: 1414(8 votes) - The Law Of Abundance Will Fulfill Everyone’s Needs - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Mika MaddelaWith so many resources that the universe gives, we can be completely happy and live a fulfilled life. How can this be true? Far fetched dreams like owning millions of dollars, driving fancy cars, and dating beautiful women are all nice to have, but lets be real. Discover the Forgotten ...
Views: 920(4 votes) - Law Of Attraction Coach: Do You Tell Yourself You Can't Have What You Desire? Learn To Expect And Believe You Can Attain Anything - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Nanette GeigerAre You getting what You expect out of life? What are your expectations on attracting money, financial success and wealth? What are your expectations on thriving in your life and career? What are your expectations for joyous and fulfilling outcomes in life overall? Most likely they are ...
Views: 2178(3 votes) - Law Of Attraction: The 3 Most Prevalent Common Roadblocks Preventing You From Lasting Wealth - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Nanette GeigerDo you know what your money vibe is? Here's the absolutely easiest way to tell what your vibrational equivalent to money is. Take a look at your bank account. What's your present life experience with money? Your bank account will tell you every time. What you're presently experiencing is a ...
Views: 1778(3 votes) - How to Avoid and Overcome Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyAll experts in the field of psychology know that the brain functions best when it is in a stress-free state. Non constructive emotions, like fear, worry and anxiety bring about mental and bodily stagnation. If you want to relax the mind and body, then the ability to be able to see the funny side ...
Views: 931(2 votes) - How to Model Confident People - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyNearly everyone would like improvement in their life. Whether if it's in their love life, at work, or life in general. So what is stopping most people from achieving a better way of life? Could it be that they lack sufficient confidence, and persuasive skills? There are many people of both ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Increase Confidence Through Self Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyPeople face the lack of self-confidence in many different ways. Some people just have an enormous fear of something which they are unable to control. Still other people have such a very low self-esteem that they feel that they are unable to do the simplest things by themselves. They always feel ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - Law of Attraction: Living Your Irrationally Joyous Life Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIn Part One of this two part series, we examined what it means to live life unconditionally. Life without conditions simply means that nothing has to be different, new or improved for you to lead a fully satisfying, happy life. That's a radical concept for many. One big key is to know ...
Views: 1308(6 votes) - Old Wives Tale - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Janet WilksThis is a remarkable story I wanted to share, that happened to me in the last week. It demonstrates fully how the Law of Attraction is ALWAYS working and that indeed, what we focus on manifests itself, when the time is right. And how!! To set the scene, so that the magnitude of how powerful ...
Views: 1406(4 votes) - Self Help and Self Assertion - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyTwo of the most popular searches on the internet every day of the week is Self-help and self-assertion. Nearly everyone has an inborn desire to help themselves either in a material, or spiritual way. Self-help is the most important way to achieving self-acceptance. If you have decided on ...
Views: 1921(2 votes) - <b>Why Raise Your Expectations?</b> - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyWhy Raise Your Expectations? If you're absolutely contented with your current condition in life, you might be thinking why you'd want to raise your expectations. Well, when you want more, you'll push yourself to accomplish that much more. I want you to think about a time when you expected ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Art Imitates Life And Life Imitates Art... - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Max RyanOne of my all-time favorite films in the last few years has been "Under the Tuscan Sun". If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it. If you have seen that you might know the story I'm about to tell. The story is about a woman whose life falls apart, and how she begins to build her life back up ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Breaking The Chains Of Trauma Pt 1 - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Mark HollandThe suggestions in this section, once again, are not substitutes for professional psychiatric care. However, many people have found self-help effective for relieving the stress of trauma and taking control of themselves. Whether you choose to seek professional help or embark on a healing path ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Neural Plasticity, Pivoting and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyYour brain has the most amazing capacity to create new pathways and this ability is called neural plasticity. You could compare this to the pathways created by walking in the country through fields of grass; you create a pathway by walking over and over the same way, until the path becomes ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - Subconscious Mind: Do Not Be Fooled! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterWe are all generally a little skeptical when we hear others start to speak about the powers of the subconscious mind. Infomercials and store shelves have lots of products and systems that claim to teach you a language in your sleep or curb cigarette cravings through hypnosis. Some even say they ...
Views: 2663(1 vote) - The Power of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Roger EllertonLook around you. Perhaps you see a chair. This chair is real and exists in time and space. Yet before it came into being, it first existed as a thought. In fact, everything in the room existed as a thought at some point in someone’s mind. Who you are today and the reality you have created are a ...
Views: 3137(1 vote) - The Psychology Behind our Mood and Reactions - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael O'GradyHave you ever started off a day feeling great, then…WHAM…out of no where, you find yourself in a foul mood? You wonder, “What happened to put me in this mood?” You try to point out the last person, place or thing you contacted. But there’s much more to it than that. There is a term used ...
Views: 2591(1 vote) - Thoughts and Creating Positivity - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderWe live in a society where individuals are not aware that their thoughts can have serious effects on their everyday lives. These past few months I have found myself reiterating about positive thoughts create positive outcomes. I myself have had to change the way I approach everyday life. We ...
Views: 3166(1 vote) - Who are the "Difficult People"? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Eva TenterWho are the „Difficult People“? About a month ago I attended a course that I truly loved. The lecturer was an amazing speaker with a cheerful and joyful attitude and shared tons of interesting and useful tips. To set aside the content of information that I was so happy to learn, I was even ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Baby You're A Firework! - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Max RyanOne of the things that is the most important on our journey in life, is to discover and follow what we are passionate about. I know that you probably have heard that many times in your life. But, it is one of the things that helps us immensely to create positive results in our lives. Most of ...
Views: 1128 - December 21, 2012 – Is it the end or the beginning? plus MerryThoughtsⓒ For Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Merry BattlesMerryThoughts for Halloween "There is no monster. The monster is ignorance." December 21, 2012 – Is it the end or the beginning? By Merry C. Battles The ancients speak of this time as the Shift of the Ages. All time past, present, and future has the opportunity to speed up or slow ...
Views: 1418 - How to Regain Perspective in the Midst of Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodTake a look at your hands and pretend that they represent a problem you are having. Now put your hands (your problem) one inch or less away from your nose. What can you see? Not much besides your problem! In fact, if you're like most people you probably can't even see all the edges of the ...
Views: 3477 - How to Think Like a Millionaire (Part Two from "Inspirational Books") - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Think Like a Millionaire (Part Two from "Inspirational Books") Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters (approx) Category (key words): Success, Money, Million, Positive Thinking, Attitude Web Sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com ...
Views: 797 - Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts from www.defeatterrorism.wordpress.com and www.craiglock.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key Words: Terrorism, Solutions, Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Politics, World, Middle ...
Views: 1494 - Mental Abuse - The 7 Most Important Things To Know - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Annie Kaszina1. Sticks and stones won’t break my bones” – and words won’t leave any measurable physical damage, but they will cause progressive, long-term harm. Never underestimate the power of words: words are used to brainwash. Being told you are “stupid”, “ugly”, “lazy” or “worthless” is never ...
Views: 1818 - Optimism: The Key Ingredient for Success - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Linda-Ann StewartWhen I first began my hypnotherapy practice, I was in a depressed emotional state. After I opened, some people said that hypnosis wasn't in demand in our area. That belief lodged in my already disheartened mind. Although I advertised, spoke at clubs, networked, and gave seminars, my attitude was ...
Views: 1216 - Pay For Troubled Teen Treatment Programs With Money From Grants - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Andy AmeroSometimes it can be very difficult to afford paying a special program for the treatment of a teen with problems especially because these programs require a lot of money. So if you aren't a movie star or a rock star and you are a simple man with normal income the solution for paying the needed ...
Views: 1458 - The 7 Major Monsters of Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Mohamad LatiffThere are 7 traits common to most people that are actually obstacles to your personal development. These 7 obstacles – or monsters within as I’d like to call them – need to be removed before embarking upon any self improvement endeavour. If you don’t handle these inner ...
Views: 1653 - The Definition of Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 1446 - The State of the World and How to CHANGE it?... but How can a mere 'I' Make Any Difference ? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: The State of the World and How to CHANGE it?... but How can a mere 'I' Make Any Difference ? Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: the world, world issues, social and political issues/problems Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and ...
Views: 747 - Thinking for a Change (from "Inspirational Books" - Updated) - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Thinking for a Change (from "Inspirational Books" - Updated) Submitted by: Craig Lock (as adapted from Dr John Maxwell) Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Success, Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Thought Web sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ ...
Views: 548 - What to Do When Life Dumps Lemons All Over Your Head - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Bette DowdellWe’ve all heard the old saying that goes, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Now there’s a thought. We surely have to do something with the lemons as they come along. Sucking on lemons takes the enamel right off your teeth, so we don’t want to do that. Letting ...
Views: 1254 - "A Closer Look at Unworthiness" - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellDo you ever feel unworthy to receive good things in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some of you are in touch with your feelings of not deserving. Some of you are not. I dare say that feelings of unworthiness are present in most of us, although we might not be aware of them. The ...
Views: 1777 - "AWFUL-IZING" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Laura NashThe other day I received a phone call that gave me pause. Someone I know quite well was pleading with me to vote for the presidential candidate of their choosing. They had seen videos and heard expert testimony about the perils that will befall our country if the other guy wins the election. ...
Views: 1554 - "Erase and Replace" - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Susan FoxleyHas your mind ever been filled with doubts, fears, shame, guilt, and self deprecation. Imagine your mind is like your home. Are there cobwebs? Is there dust? Is the furniture old and tattered? Throw it out! But have a plan. If you just throw out the couch of “I can’t”, and the bed of “I ...
Views: 1197 - "Father Knows Best". A 50's Era Sitcom and Usually True. - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Rene' LeisterI was an 8-year-old television channel flipper. Remotes hadn't been invented yet, it was the 60's. My Dad is an avid sports fan and on the weekends he enjoyed watching games from his favorite chair on our only tv. The channel knob was just out of reach of his chair, so he gave me the job of ...
Views: 1920 - "I'm Thinking! But I'm not Growing Rich!" - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Bob DoyleSo you've read "Think and Grow Rich", and you've got an intellectual understanding that you "become what you think about". You have a list of affirmations about wealth, and you recite them every day. But you still have no money. Wealth doesn't seem to be anywhere around. What's the deal here? ...
Views: 2253 - "THE BEAUTY IDEAL" - Is the media destroying our self-esteem? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Jess O'BrienWhat comes into your head when you hear the word "beauty"? Hold your thoughts, feelings and images and let me try something. From here on in, do me a favour and FORGET EVERYTHING that you currently know or have been taught about beauty. FORGET that you should be a certain size. Forget that you ...
Views: 1211 - "The Blessing of Differences" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellOur son got married a few days ago to Isaiah, the man of his dreams. Hardly ever in our work with couples have we seen such depth in love, respect and commitment. Whoever feels that only a man and a woman can truly love each other, has not witnessed the kind of deep love that Isaiah and our son, ...
Views: 1381 - "What would your sign say?" - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellJanuary 21 will long be remembered as the day of the women’s marches. It is so inspiring that women from each continent participated, even Antarctica. We just watched a women’s march that took place in Israel in which Jewish and Arab women marched together. We could not read their signs but I ...
Views: 1325 - "You're an Idiot!" - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsNo, no, I’m not referring to you. I personally don’t feel that anyone on this planet is an “idiot” – although it seems there may be a few of us cruising through life a few French fries short of a Happy Meal. But that’s the way life is. We can only play the ...
Views: 1070 - 'But' Reduction - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Carolyn CooperDo you ever let your "buts" get in the way of living your dreams? I think we all fall into this at times. · I could have accomplished that, BUT... · I know this relationship is not healthy for me, BUT... · I would have such-and-such in my life, BUT... · I really do believe in myself, BUT... ...
Views: 1034 - 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill - Part Two (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill - Part Two (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, ...
Views: 695 - ***5 Springday Lessons From A Purple Guru - Day One - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Rob WhiteThere's nothing like a touch of spring in the air to stir my curiosity about what lessons the spring season may offer. The 75-degree weather in the Boston area during early April sure sparked me. I decided to do some spring-cleaning around the yard and began with the flower beds, figuring that a ...
Views: 1709 - ***A Woman's Self Growth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorHaving courage, speaking the truth, and expanding our self-image....all are essential to personal and spiritual growth. Do women have uniquely female concerns and interests that put them on a different path to growth? And what are women doing to continually evolve and make meaning from ...
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