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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- How to Reverse the Power of Fear and Make it Work for You - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Tim RyanFear we all say is natural and most people apparently think that it is OK to be fearful of someone or something but have you ever took a step back and taken a look at the actual effects of the fear you feel related to your own life? Firstly fear can stifle you decision making, making you ...
Views: 3149 - Attitude Training, Part 5 - Success Armor - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Michael MurphyMichael Murphy is the author of the breakthrough book, 'Powerful Attitudes'. He is also the author of the only completely personalized self-empowerment books for adults, on the planet. Michael's "PowerFirmations" books have been hailed by best selling authors and success experts as 'the most ...
Views: 1642 - 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: 1528 - The Future Of Forests - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Kunal SharmaThe Asia pacific region is in a state of flux. Development priorities are high on everyone's agenda and most countries are willing to undergo social and environmental sufferance at the cost of a higher Gross Domestic Product. Economics is the dominating buzzword today and policies aimed at ...
Views: 643 - Centering Defined: What, How and Why? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Judy RingerWhat is center? How do you choose to be centered, and why? In what ways can you develop a strong center? As a student and instructor of the Japanese martial art Aikido, and as a professional speaker and trainer, I often present on this topic and, in addition, have made centering a life ...
Views: 673 - Thinking Positively - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Giri AnanthaThinking positively allows you to channel positive energy within you. Positive thoughts help to promote positive attitude and elevate your mood. By being negative, we focus that energy to the point where it's hard to correct situations or even to be motivated. And it also brings you down and ...
Views: 1550 - October is Positive Attitude Month: Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Kathy EubanksIt is so easy to see why people have bad attitudes. A quick peek at the headlines reveals the current states of hopelessness and despair. Is it even possible to maintain a healthy, happy attitude when surrounded by all of this negativity? Sure it is! It is possible to stay positive. It is ...
Views: 11751 - Finding Greatness At My Class Reuinion - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from William DiedrichRecently I attended my high school class reunion. Back in high school there were groups, just as there are in most high schools today. I was on the fringes of the group that included most of the popular kids. I was shy and didn't really feel a part of that group. When I think about it, it wasn't ...
Views: 1069 - Relaxation Rescue - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Laura TurnerLet's face it, stress is everywhere. It lurks in every corner and around every bend, just waiting to "get" us. And study after study concludes that although some stress can be productive, prolonged stress can lead to chronic illness. Yet, stress can only "get us" if we let it. If we can agree ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Quality of Life & Optimism - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Amy ShermanWe, baby boomers, sometimes become jaded because we’ve been through so much. However, it’s important to realize that the same attention we pay to negative things can be better spent refocusing our thoughts on the positive. There is no point holding on to negative images when they ...
Views: 1466 - Social Workers Morale and Attitude Improved With These 7 Tips - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Kathy EubanksIt is so easy to see why social workers have a difficult time maintaining morale and keeping a positive attitude under such stress full conditions. Day in and day out, they are asked to do more with less; they must improve quality of the services they provide while given less time and resources ...
Views: 4324 - Create Your Own Reality With This Positive Thinking Technique - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Tim RyanMost people have some sort of belief about how they should apply positive thinking to their lives. However most people may also be making this common positive thinking mistake. Indeed so harmful can this mistake be that it could easily be severely holding you back. The mistake I am referrring ...
Views: 1391 - Discover the 'Miraculous' Three Dimensions to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Tim RyanMind-body-spirit, id-ego-superego, father-son-holy ghost, mind-matter-ether, body-mind-soul. Whatever you choose to call it people from all different types of background; academic, philosophical even new age all tend to agree that there consists three dimensions to ourselves. The implications ...
Views: 779 - Whatever The Mind Can…… Conceive It Can Achieve - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Stephanie HaberWhatever The Mind Can…… Conceive It Can Achieve. (W. Clement Stone 1902-2002) Today I am thinking about how I have learned to dream big, as big as I can imagine. I have learned that from The Secret, and those teachings that I have studied using The Universal Laws. Thinking and dreaming big have ...
Views: 5126 - The Value of Conscious Self-Talk - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Amy ShermanYou’ve heard people say that affirmations don’t really work and that when you say them you are basically lying to yourself. After all, how can you state, “I am prosperous and living a life of leisure and joy,” when you are actually in debt and working two jobs? In order ...
Views: 1299 - All just part of my job! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Keith ReadyRecently, a business associate and I went to call on a retail customer, and we experienced one of the real challenges in visiting a very large regional shopping centre that is over 2 kms long, with in excess of 300 shops spread over three shopping levels. How do find a store when you haven't ...
Views: 891 - Leap of Faith - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Judee ReganIn less than an hour, my right arm was completely immobilized. I learned that I had experienced an emotional trauma. Four years and four months later, my nerve cells have almost re-grown and my frozen shoulder is almost back to normal. First I went into shock and then fear took over. What if ...
Views: 735 - Looking for Diamonds - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Steve GoodierAlbert Einstein said, "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." Once discovered, such opportunities are like valuable diamonds hidden in the sand. Several years ago I spoke at church about how we are surrounded by "diamonds," if we could only recognize them. A man stopped by to ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Imagination is Power! - by Imagination
John Lennon entitled a song "Imagine."
Thoreau once said: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life you've imagined."
Neville once said: "Imagination is the very gateway of reality."
Exactly what is all of this talk about "imagination?" Imagination is a ...
Views: 1149 - Journaling Exercise - by The only thing you need to do is become the person only you can be.
The monk-poet Thomas Merton said, "If you want to identify me... ask me what I think I am living for, in detail, and ask me what I think is keeping me from living fully for the thing I want to live for."
In your journal, ...
Views: 2002 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Two) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 1403 - 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 - The Magic of Decision and Making Things Happen. - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Tim RyanRecently a couple of Australian travellers arrived at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand. After the Australians efforts at ordering an extra cold beer were thwarted by a lack of thai speaking ability an expat English man stepped in with a few choice words of thai which enabled the procurement of a ...
Views: 758 - FAQs on Non-Verbal Communication/Body Language - by I don't understand this stuff about non-verbal language. I say what I mean - how does the way I say it make a difference?
A recent article in Discover magazine on how we recognize faces said that we have such powerful brain "circuitry" for facial expressions that we insist on seeing faces ...
Views: 6390(1 vote) - Temperament and Personality - by Who you are, how you got that way, and how to live with others who aren't like you.
Introduction
I. Temperament defined
Your temperament is like an artist's canvas. It is your basic inherited style. It is the fabric underlying who you are. Generally speaking, two of the basic temperament ...
Views: 75756(5 votes) - Step Back to Succeed in Decision Making - by All of the greatest leaders in world are man-managers. Without exception, they command respect from those who work with them and for them. Some managers may rule with a rod of iron, others with a softer approach, but the key trait consistent in all great leaders is their charisma.
Charisma is ...
Views: 972 - Be Thankful For What You Have Got - by Did you know that the 911 equivalent in the UK (999) now has call waiting? I hope that you never find out for yourself. Have you ever had to resuscitate someone? I sincerely hope that you haven’t. Have any of your family spent time in hospital? If they have, I hope it wasn’t for long.
Well, I ...
Views: 943 - Discovering Everyday Gratitude: How to Live a Life Filled With Appreciation & Enjoyment - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Mike RobbinsHave you ever had something taken away from you only to realize how much you appreciated it after it was gone? I ask this question every time I start one of my speeches and seminars on appreciation. As I pause and wait for people to respond, many hands go up. Most of us have taken someone ...
Views: 566 - Law of Attraction Made Easy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonA long time ago, I had the good fortune of meeting a young man who always had a unique and (usually) optimistic perspective on life. He often astounded me with his thoughts and viewpoints, always in a good way. Of the many wise philosophies this young man had, I will always remember the way in ...
Views: 1119 - FORGIVENESS - by Listening to a talk show recently I sympathized with a reformed hijacker, who, having been caught and sentenced, served his time, was granted parole and has now seen “the errors of his way? To atone for this terrible deed he has gone to see the victim, asked for his forgiveness, hugged and ...
Views: 965 - Let's Start Thinking Differently So We Can Start Feeling Differently - by When a person thinks positive thoughts he is not just thinking positive thoughts, he is changing the chemicals in his body.
How is this true? Your mind affects every cell in your body. If you want to get well, you had better start thinking well thoughts. What do I mean?
Well, how do you ...
Views: 2424 - The Mask I Wear - by The more I wear the mask, the more I am it. I may start out unsure of myself, but the more I wear the mask of surety, the more I am sure.
What mask are you wearing?
Is it a mask named *Success*? Look at the mask and what do you see? What are you succeeding in when you wear it? Who are your ...
Views: 857 - The Power to Really Live - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Steve GoodierI had just graduated from college and was about to move away to attend graduate school. An older friend said something to me I thought was odd at the time. She cautioned, "Don't ever lose your enthusiasm." I was not particularly aware that I had much enthusiasm, nor was I sure how to keep from ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Boost Your Positive Energy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseWouldn’t it be great to pop out of bed in the morning, have flowing energy throughout your day without any caffeine or candy bars, accomplish everything you want, and feel great? For most people this would be a dream—we could all use more energy! I’ll share with you 10 simple tips to boost ...
Views: 1204 - The Secret Under The Secret - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Marian BakerHow’s it going with attracting all the goodies you desire by focusing your thoughts and gratitude vibes? Not as quick and easy at it sounds? Welcome to the authentic human club. It’s great that things like “The Secret” have more people curious about focused, positive intentions. I’m a big fan of ...
Views: 757 - Smart Talk - by How do you get from where you are now -- from here, this present moment -- to there, where you want to go? What is the process? I see five steps.
First, you've got to figure out the "there." The there may be a new marriage, a new family, business expansion, a new home, increased income, or ...
Views: 8239 - Men in the backroom - by This past weekend provided me with a new insight into God's plan.
I was asked to do a memorial service for a man who attended our church. I did not realize the impact this ceremony would have on my life and the lives of the people attending the service.
After meeting with the family, it ...
Views: 784 - Are You A Success Or A Failure? - by No human being is ever a failure. Things such as machinery, equipment and devices fail. People do not fail. The word "failure" should be never be applied to human beings. We did not fail to climb the mountain, we simply did not climb it for one reason or another.
There always have been and ...
Views: 902 - Has Human Nature Really Changed Over The Centuries? - by We look around us at all the marvels of modern technology and all the great inventions and believe that things have greatly changed over the centuries. It is true that outer circumstances have changed and the average person of today has more luxury than a king of olden times.
Human nature is ...
Views: 982 - Develop Your Sense of Expectant Curiosity - by When things don't go our way, we often focus on the problem or our upset about the problem, which leads to more problems or upset. The next time you find yourself in a situation you don't like, play around with using your sense of expectant curiosity instead of focusing on the problem.
Try ...
Views: 836 - open your mind to recieve prosperity and abundance - by " the power to change lied within you".you already have eveything that you need to create prosperity and to change your life, when you choose your thoughts you choose your results. take a mental note now to decide that YOU ARE GOING TO OPEN YOUR MIND TO RECIEVE .
in order to have success, it ...
Views: 714 - Be Inspired, Not Tired - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Eva GregoryDo you feel like you are just going through the motions and nothing you truly want in life is coming to fruition? Do you feel tired and drained more often than not? Are there things you know you have to get done, but you are lacking the motivation to do them? How about changing things around so ...
Views: 988 - Breathing: The Way Back to Balance - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Judy Ringer“If you don’t like what’s happening in your life, change your mind.” This brief quotation from the Dalai Lama reminds me that my experience of life changes as I do. As I change, I change the way I influence - and am influenced by - my surroundings. How are you inventing your life today? How ...
Views: 650 - Life Response and How it is Related to The Secret - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Garry JacobsLife is a living conscious field of experience and action. We are an inseparable part of the field, linked in our consciousness to everything and everyone else in the universe. Our consciousness is not separate and isolated. It is in active relationship with the world around us. Whatever we ...
Views: 873 - The Car Analogy - Or What You See Is Not What You Get! - by Cars are very predictable really. They all operate in pretty much the same way, from a Rolls Royce to a Mini, or a Cadillac to a compact.
What you see on the surface - the size, the shape, the colour, the sleek lines of the convertible to the strictly functional box on wheels - appears to be ...
Views: 1206 - Don't Act Like An Elephant! - by Strange statement, isn't it?
But listen carefully because it can make the difference of success and failure in your business and private life.
So, let me explain...
You might know that in India elephants are used for manual labor. But what to do with them when they are not working? How to ...
Views: 2649 - Guide To Affirmations - by By working with affirmations, you commence the process of changing negative and unproductive beliefs, into positive life supporting beliefs, that with regular practice will create a desired future.
To obtain maximum results from doing affirmations, it is best to observe certain guidelines, ...
Views: 961 - Coping with our burdens: Learning to empty our packs - by "Life is difficult." M. Scott Peck, M.D. in The Road Less Traveled
No doubt about it, life can be difficult. Every time we encounter someone or something new, be it a new car or a new concept, we must quickly determine if the new object is a threat to our safety. In those moments when we are ...
Views: 858 - Realizing the Universe Is Working In Your Favor - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from A JLife is the mechanism through which God expresses itself. Life is perfect. All the events and people in your life are helping you. Everything that is happening is perfect for you. The Universe is actually working in your favor. I know, based on your perceptions of life (i.e. experiences), you ...
Views: 3213 - Positive Energy Sources - by People need a constant supply of energy everyday to keep them going. People will get that energy from anywhere, even negative sources. Many individuals rely on caffeine, adrenaline, sugar, even drugs or alcohol to give them the push to make it through the day. But using negative energy sources ...
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