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- Are You "Off Balance"? Discover 3 Factors That May Cause Your Downfall. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganIt was a breezy October morning and I decided to squeeze in a bike ride before I saw my clients. There was a small window of time; before I arrived at the office I also had phone calls to return and a few tasks to complete. As is often the case, ever efficient, I decided to ride to the farm ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Are you into Romance? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAre you into romance?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - Are You Really Sorry? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2014 from Michael MantellHow many times have you heard someone say something truly judgmental, obnoxious, hurtful, sarcastic or otherwise inappropriate only to be followed by a “Oh, I was only kidding.” There may also be a, “C’mon can’t you take a joke?” “I didn’t mean it.” Here’s a simple fact: They weren’t ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - Are You Tired of Your Own Story? How to Change It! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Laura WestWhich stories do you choose to feed? You’ve heard that what you focus on expands. But do you realize that your brain loves to collect evidence to support that story you are focused on? Whatever story (and we all have stories) runs through your mind, your brain actually works to collect ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Are Your Thoughts In Check? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Kimberley CohenTake a moment and look at your personal, professional and spiritual life; what are your thoughts? Are they positive, negative, neutral, indecisive, anxious, confused, doubtful, hopeful, worried, excited, etc.? There is no better time then right now to start doing regular "thought ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Attitude is Everything Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyNow and then you get someone that comes along in life and gives you real inspiration and fulfillment. When I first started out with livethislife it was my number one goal to make a difference in peoples lives. Despite all of the long hours I have put into research and development with no real ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - Awakening to Life thru Life – not from Life - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Mark KellySpiritual Awakening is not about transcending the flawed dualistic world; it is about ending the dualistic beliefs underlying flawed and flawless. So, rather than transcending the world; it transcends the division within us. This means it is not the end of separation; it is the realization that ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Back to Basics - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Shirley GallupI consider myself to be a Philosopher of Consciousness; to my philosophical thinking, what is most basic is, "what is real." Our Reality, currently, is determined by what we in the Western World have been Indoctrinated and Programmed to Believe it is. In the past, in the philosophical world, ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Be In Integrity: It’s about Being Honest with Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Patricia MorganHave you ever tucked a hotel towel in your suitcase? Tut, tut! It’s not an uncommon act. Regularly, we hear reports of millions of dollars worth of company property stolen by employees. Little violations happen very day like disappearing packages of paper, boxes of paper clips, file folders, ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Beating Yourself Up for Mistakes is Like Pressuring Yourself to Fail - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Young KimMy client, Lilly, came to me recently came to me feeling defeated. Her job with her boyfriend is going fine, but she said that she feels like a failure. I asked her what made her feel that way. Lilly talked about describe how frustrating it was that she hadn't paid off her students loans yet. ...
Views: 1510(7 votes) - Behind it All - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonLike it or not humans are always learning. And we learn quickly. It’s not just our minds that learn, but our bodies as well. Sometimes a single experience is all it takes. Rapid learning can occur when an experience is unique, novel and accompanied by a heightened emotion. What’s interesting is ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Being More YOU in 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Annabel FisherHappy New Year to you! How is your 2012 so far? What commitments have you made for the year ahead? What changes will take place in your life this year? And what are you doing about being more YOU? Allow me to explain. At the beginning of a new year, a lot of advice is flying around … how ...
Views: 1977(2 votes) - Belief And Success: Does Believing Equal Achieving - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Rhod JonesIn my opinion, belief and success go hand in hand. Without belief I personally feel that success is impossible. Whenever you set out to achieve any goals or any success, believing you CAN do it is THE KEY!!!! Earlier in my life, and especially during my rugby career, there were child ...
Views: 1337(2 votes) - Believe in Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Mark Holland“Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.” - Richard Bach Believing in yourself and your abilities is absolutely the most important thing you can do on your journey to positive thinking. It is critical to develop the self-confidence you need to carry you through to the ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - Blossom and Thrive - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Joy Phillips“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” – Anais Nin The lotus flower, a powerful spiritual symbol, begins its life as a small flower in the dark, muddy depths of a pond. It struggles in its growth as it emerges from the murky ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Can We Live on This Earth and Yet Be Far Away from This World? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe Question Some esoteric questions can set us on a journey of discovery in the direction of ‘Know thyself’. One of them is related to this matter of freeing ourselves from the impact of society that corrupts our awareness. Can we fulfill our worldly responsibilities and yet not get threaded ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Can You Find Enlightenment in the Trunk of Your Car? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Jason MagillI don't know about you, but I hate losing things. Losing things wouldn't be so bad if finding them wasn't such a chore. There's always the chance you'll never find what you were looking for. I was in this exact predicament today. I was at a store purchasing screwdrivers. I know, ...
Views: 2146(2 votes) - Change Your Life With Autosuggestions - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAutosuggestions or affirmations are easy positive declarations which could be repeated everyday to make a positive personal change or just improve your life. They are vehicles in which you could free yourself from the over-dependence on other persons’ opinions, feelings or attitudes about you ...
Views: 2670(2 votes) - Character Education is Personal Growth for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Patrick McMillanSocial and Emotional learning builds character traits that provide kids with benefits that last a lifetime and lessons from Personal Growth and Positive Psychology can change the future and our kid’s lives. From Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill and Samuel Clement Stone to Zig Zigler, Tony ...
Views: 4196(2 votes) - Children And Psychotherapeutic Help - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Sawas DeeOne would think that if there’s one group of people that don’t need psychotherapeutic help, that would be children. Sadly, that’s not the case, since a lot of children around the world are in need of help from a therapist. The reasons could be many and different , and you never know if the ...
Views: 955(2 votes) - Choose to be Happy! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsChoose Happiness Most of wait for something great to happen in our lives before we put on the smile and feel happy! But really, happiness is a choice and why not make yourself happy rather than waiting for happiness to come to you? Seriously, nobody is coming to save you so if you want ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - COMPETETION WITH SELF - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitThink of competition and the mind goes to – • Beating others • Out performing others • Scoring better than all others • Getting results faster and better than others The mere thought gives you the feeling of painful efforts and fighting with unknown enemies. Competition is also a ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - Conquering Childhood Fears - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dion DalyFear can affect anyone irrespective of age, or how strong and tough a person is. Nevertheless, children are more disposed to develop fears because their extent of comprehension about the world, and things in general is quite limited. The same can also be said about their deduction ability in ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Conquering the Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dion DalyThe fear of failure is widespread; for understandable reasons. Most people want success and yet only those people who are courageous enough to face this kind of fear are the ones capable to climb above their fears and attain whatever goals they have set out to achieve. Those other people who are ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Conscious Discernment: Distinguishing Your Values - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontConscious Discernment:Distinguishing Your Values The essential foundation for distinguishing who you are begins with recognizing, appreciating and honoring your prized individuality. Although this may sound simplistic, it is highly significant because oftentimes we are conditioned to give ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Constructive Feedback vs. Destructive Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimFeedback is a tricky thing. First of all, a critique or criticism is not necessarily the same things as feedback. What separates criticism and feedback is the intent. The intention of a critique or criticism is to convey an opinion. Some critiques are negative, some positive, some articulate, ...
Views: 9604(5 votes) - Couples Who Sweat Together Stick Together - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Michael MantellWant to get active and healthy while also improving your romantic life? That’s right. The two go hand in hand. If you are concerned about your spouse’s/partner’s health, his/her weight or activity level, here’s a method for you to be a good role model for health, have some healthy fun with each ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Create “New Beliefs” For Greater Success - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John James Santangelo PhDSuccess is NOT about goal-setting. If it were we’d all have EVERYTHING we want! It’s about creating new beliefs that create new behaviors to produce the goals you want. Can you relate to this: when I was an 8 yr old child, my father said to me; “You’re so lazy.” Now I’m sure he didn’t mean ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - Creatively Remove Obstacles - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kari WaldnerWhat are you worried about? What were you thinking about as you clicked onto this link? That is probably associated to the obstacle in your life right now. Our obstacles in life can generally be associated to our thought patterns. To overcome or gain awareness into this pattern, we need to ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - CRUISING ALONE - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Shirley LindeHOW TO AVOID THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Many cruise lines charge extra when you have a cabin to yourself, anywhere from 25 percent to 100 percent extra over the per person rate with double occupancy. But some cruise companies are single friendly. They have small cabins for single occupancy or ...
Views: 1735(3 votes) - Death Anniversaries; Inspirational and Amazing Stories - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Stephanie AltThe approach and actual anniversary day of the death of someone loved and lost, brings to the surface an unsettling sea of emotions. As a therapist and life coach who provides bereavement and grief counseling, and someone who has experienced death at an early age, understanding grieving and loss ...
Views: 4148(2 votes) - Defeat-Proof Your Mind - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Michael MantellIt took quite awhile to earn that degree, to go on for graduate studies, to land that impressive job. And somehow, it’s still leaving you with thoughts of defeat, of fear and worry. Or perhaps that degree and job hasn’t happened for you, it’s not where you put your skills to work. Perhaps ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Define The Moment - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rosa Livingstone"When a defining moment comes along, you can do one of two things. Define the moment, or let the moment define you". This quote is from the Movie, "Tin Cup". It's about making choices. It's about living without regret because you let something in your past define who you think you are or ...
Views: 1331(2 votes) - Delay The Gratification But Not Your JOY - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adrienne FikesCongratulations! You stepped out there to fulfill your dreams. You clearly understand that having lasting, meaningful success means setting priorities and being focused on achieving your goals. You are not just a wish upon a star dreamer, your sleeves are rolled way up and the elbow grease is ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - Detox Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Tina TessinaMany of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on you, and how to handle ...
Views: 1777(2 votes) - Developing your creative genius and live an extraordinary life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Michelle SearsYes YOUR creative genius. I can almost bet that you're more creative then you give yourself credit for. You have genius within you, you're just not tapping into it. So I'm going to help you discover, develop and maintain your creative genius. Let's get started. First of all, you have to ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Diffusing Frustration - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Valarie RochaDo you ever have days where it seems that despite your best efforts you constantly run into a brick wall with relationships, situations or your creative cycle gets thrown out of whack? Frustration is an emotion that triggers stress that can lead to anger that is self inflicted or allowed by ...
Views: 2835(2 votes) - Do You Accept The Gift? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Rick HansonLife gives to each one of us in so many ways. For starters, there’s the bounty of the senses – including chocolate chip cookies, jasmine, sunsets, wind singing through pine trees, and just getting your back scratched. What does life give you? Consider the kindness of friends and family, ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Do You Need A Counselor or a Coach? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Lita PernaIn the movie, Forrest Gump, Forrest quotes his mother, who said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get." I don't know about you, but I'd like to have some idea about what I'm going to get. Life is rarely as sweet as a box of chocolates, and it can be a ...
Views: 1121(3 votes) - Does Today Feel Like a Perfect Day? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kimberley CohenThe dawn of each new day and each new moment is flawless even when it seems flawed by our thinking and emotions. When things are going well it's easier to say or think, "today is a perfect day", but when times are trying in your personal and/or professional life, it can be difficult to see ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Does Your Attitude Create Pleasure or Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Mark Holland“Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.” - Tom Blandi Perhaps as important as what you believe is the manner in which you believe ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - Don't Fake it, Feel It - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from shayne hammondDon't fake it, FEEL IT. Success in any situation in life is only a feeling away. "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for GOD is LOVE." 1 John 4:8 Access the FEELING of LOVE and you have accessed the POWER of GOD. Often when faced with negative circumstances we think the circumstance ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Don't Fool Around - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from LINDA HENLEY-SMITHHappy April Fool’s Day to all! I was never very successful at playing April Fool’s jokes on anyone because apparently, I am not as clever as I always wanted to be. I remember, at five years of age, being so excited about my big plan to trick my mother into thinking that I had turned into a ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Don't Go to Hawaii to Be Happy - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIt's all over the news! Hawaii is the "happy" state. According to a survey conducted by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index that asked over 350,000 Americans how happy they felt in their state, Hawaii topped the list with New England states ranking high as well. The study matrixed six ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff PS It's All Small Stuff: The Story - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Michael MantellIn 1988 when I wrote “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: PS It’s All Small Stuff,” little did I know that a number of years later my book would go into three printings, have an audio version, be celebrated and awarded wonderful titles like “Good Morning America’s” "Hot Pick" and “Publishers Weekly ...
Views: 1740(2 votes) - Don’t Talk To Me Like That! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? You know the way we sometimes need an arm around the shoulder, and sometimes need a kick up the backside? Well I have had a number of clients (and friends) thank me lately for speaking very plainly, and honestly. One even commented “No-one ever cared enough to shout ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Karen KleinwortMy husband and I took our son for his first official haircut when he was 15 months old. The trauma of the event was not significant, but the energy exchange during the event was decidedly intense. My son went from sitting on my lap and enjoying the process while my husband entertained him to the ...
Views: 1578(2 votes) - Emotional Eating: What is it telling us? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Larry CraneEmotional eating is often an unhealthy and uncomfortable attempt of trying to distract ourselves from facing something we deem as unpleasant. So often we overeat without realizing we may be trying to cover up some level of insecurity. We may also be using food as a means to avoid doing ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - Emotional Maturity, Spiritual Values and Corporate World - Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Rajneesh Jain“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudice, and motivated by pride and vanity” - Dale Carnegie Rajiv, a highly qualified and experienced software developer, had been a star contributor in ...
Views: 1699(3 votes) - End of the Year Considerations - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Larry CraneIt seems by the time November 1st comes around everything is playing to the tune of “beat the clock.” The end-of-the-year has a lot to do with hustle and bustle. Businesses are trying to make plan, so bonuses can be distributed. Retailers are promoting holiday sales by incenting people to shop ...
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