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- Seven Habits for Creating and Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweIn today’s world, we are experiencing more uncertain and troubling times than ever before. Every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, it seems there is always more news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can ...
Views: 1514(7 votes) - Ready for Mastery? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Aimee BernsteiinVisualize LeBron James as he leaps for the basket; Alisha Keyes at the piano singing This Girl is On Fire; a Navy Seal as he jumps out of a helicopter and races towards Bin Laden's hide-out. What do they have in common? All of them are masters of performing under pressure. Although we tend to ...
Views: 1513 - ATTITUDE: Thinking Your Way to the Top! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Jeff GarofaloPossibly the greatest obstacle we face in achieving success in anything is our own "negative thinking!" Self-sabotage has stopped more people from living a life filled with passion. We ask ourselves to many questions in the wrong context. You never know how really good you are until you step out ...
Views: 1512 - 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) - Coping With The Incessant Change in ICTs - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Ritchie FelixThe only way to maintain mental sanity in the uprising culture of the super-industrial economics is to stay with your defunct purpose in it's vast blue clarity. It is wrong economics to create jobs without pensions and social securities. It is like to swim in a tidal ocean with just one hand. It ...
Views: 1512 - Motivating Children: to push, pull or inspire? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperMotivated people do get better results there’s no doubt about that. Motivation probably counts for more than ability because persistence, effort and problem solving are key skills to overcome challenge and stay focused on your goals. So where does motivation come from and can you help children ...
Views: 1512 - Five Tips to Boost Your Relaxation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Mark GibsonHave you ever had these limiting thoughts about your ability to relax? “Oh, I’m long overdue for this”, or “I definitely earned it”, or “I just don’t have the time to relax”, or ”You know, sometimes I feel like I’ve forgotten how to relax” Would you like to add more relaxation ...
Views: 1511(11 votes) - Have you had enough of going through life wondering “Is this all there is?” - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Larry CraneSeriously have you had enough of going through life wondering “Is this all there is?” How much longer are you willing to wait for things to change? Please acknowledge that waiting for things to change is no longer a viable consideration. We have all at one time or another spent much time ...
Views: 1511(5 votes) - 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) - Can We Move through Life Effortlessly Even While Caring for Our Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to explore the difference between exerting effort and applying oneself to something. The clarity that comes from that understanding can help us lead a peaceful life. One can then move on to sensing the deeper aspects of living on this planet. We often feel elevated when we see a ...
Views: 1510 - Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Anita JeffersonThere are times when you must say I accept – as it is. It does not matter what you nod your agreement of acceptance to, the pivot is that you simply accept. No valuation. No evaluation. No nothing, only acceptance. Acceptance, really of ALL things, is the staff of a happy, serene life. ...
Views: 1509 - And the Beat Goes On - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Regina MurphyKnow of anyone that would spend Valentine’s Day with young strangers, hugging each one, giving them $20 in a card and a box of See’s candy? He was a 19 year old “tough” guy who had a giant, loving heart. This happened at a facility for children with emotional problems who had no family ...
Views: 1509 - Forgiving Self - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiving self is a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we enter our new beginnings in the year 2013. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Getting Children Organized - It IS Possible! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)As parents, the tendancy is to want to give our children the world, but what many may not realize is that by not instilling boundaries, children are set up to be spoiled and never satisfied. If you currently feel out of control and in a power struggle with your children, don't worry, with clear ...
Views: 1508 - The Essence Of Numerology Meanings Unveiled - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Dave FlemingExploring The Numerology Meanings Depths A lot of people believe that Numerology is a good path to finding out ones own lucky numbers and then leave the idea at that. Nonetheless, while numerology will reveal numbers and sequences that could in all probability be beneficial to each of us, ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - 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) - Law of Attraction and Inner Child - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2016 from Theresia ValoczyVibrations define and form out lives. Everything, whatever happens, whatever we think and feel affects us and forms our future and our health. It helps or prevents in achieving our goals. Our greatest donation is that we are able to affect these vibrations and the frequency of our thoughts. ...
Views: 1506 - Dr. Romance: Into Each Life - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: As a parade went by, one of the horses pulling a float entry left a memento in the middle of the road right in front of where we were watching from the sidewalk. From that point on, every band or group that came marching down the road marched bravely on, right through the ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Why is Change so Difficult? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary FitzpatrickBecause shame and fear never changes ANYTHING! In my psychotherapy/coaching practice and my personal life I am always amazed at how often we try to motivate ourselves through shame and fear. We also live in a world where it is common place for our media to scare us to death about ...
Views: 1504(4 votes) - Meditation - Can It Really Help Heal? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Sarika PeriwalExperts extol various different benefits of meditation - not only is meditation an end in itself, it is thought to help improve concentration, lower stress, help a person achieve goals and even help a body heal itself they say. Is meditation really that powerful? While the spiritual and mental ...
Views: 1503 - In His Image: A Self-confidence Tool - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Loretta HallIn Genesis 1:26, God says: "let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth,and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." Have you ever doubted your ...
Views: 1502(7 votes) - The Intervention - Response Letter - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysThis letter was written in response to a bogus intervention, as chronicled in the post "The Betrayal." What I did to deal with my anger is written in the post "Anger Contract." My sponsor in one of the 12 step programs, after finding out the details of the night the group took me to ...
Views: 1502(3 votes) - Forgiveness is a Spiritual Necessity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Theodore Henderson“Without forgiveness, there’s no future” - Desmond Tutu We must forgive the people who’ve hurt us and it has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not they deserve forgiveness. They most likely don’t deserve forgiveness, but we don’t deserve it either. So if forgiveness isn’t ...
Views: 1501 - The Unity Model of Marriage: How to Achieve the Conjoint Self - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesSexy vs. Unsexy Conversational Style of Husbands Consider why a wife needs girl friends to talk to, to go out shopping, to go to lunch, call each other on the phone, send birthday cards and give gifts, keep each other in the loop about happenings, etc. Husbands and boyfriends have to acquire ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - To Develop Gratitude Be a Thermostat Not a Thermometer - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Michael MantellHere’s the wisest elixir of happiness—gratitude. That’s right, gratitude will fill your storehouse of happiness. What’s this have to do with health and fitness? Plenty. You see the study of positive psychology, specifically the work of Sonja Lyubomirsky in her book, “The How of Happiness,” ...
Views: 1501 - The Personal Transformation Experience - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Sunny MassadMany of my students and clients admit that they are tired of working on themselves, because “self-improvement” causes them to feel like they should continuously be aspiring to be better, rather than affording opportunities to rest in who and where they are. I couldn’t agree more. Learning ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - RESURRECTING YOUR DREAM - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsRESURRECTION IS A LIFESTYLE - LIVE IT! Are you suffering from the heart sickness of a dream deferred? If so, the resurrection of your hope is at hand. Resurrection is not limited to the Easter season; it can be an everyday experience as in the motto coined by the St. Paul Community Baptist ...
Views: 1498(6 votes) - Tips on Being Happier Beginning Today - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Larry CraneHere are several things that you can easily do to begin feeling happier each day. You will be as happy as you decide to be. In deciding to do nothing, that is exactly what you will accomplish — NOTHING. Your life is, and always will be, a reflection of what you are holding in mind. Involving ...
Views: 1498(4 votes) - Children In Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from G. StewartImagination is everything; it is a preview of life’s coming attractions. Albert Einstein. Thinking about this reminded me about a time when I was to oversee a kindergarten class of children at a private school. I had only taught and tutored slightly older children about the age of eight or ...
Views: 1497 - From No to Low, What You Can Do to Improve Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Jason MagillHere are two universal truths about self-esteem: Building your self-esteem is essential for confidence and success, and it all begins with you. People with a healthy self-esteem are able to define their worth, value and achievements. Many people suffer from low self-esteem. This is ...
Views: 1496 - A Long Overdue Letter to Myself - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerI have been struggling with mental illness my entire life. Just recently, I began writing and speaking out about my struggles with depression, anxiety and ptsd, as well, shouting from the mountaintops to anyone who could hear, hoping not only to help others understand but to battle the stigma ...
Views: 1495 - Did You Really Choose To Be Here? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Ken FieldsI have often heard from some, as you may have too, that you chose to be here, on this planet, at this time, in the circumstances you find yourself. And why did you choose to be here? To learn lessons. Do you believe that? If so, I am going to suggest that you are misinformed. You did not choose ...
Views: 1494 - Is the Law of Attraction Real? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaYou've probably seen the movie The Secret, and chances are if you're reading this article, you're interested in the Law of Attraction. You know that the idea is that like attracts like or that which is like unto itself is drawn. It's a simple concept. The question is this: Is the Law of ...
Views: 1494(9 votes) - Obligations and Responsibilities Towards Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyIn this fast-moving world, you need to consider not only yourself, but others as well. What you do does have an influence on other people, just as other people's negative or positive attitude affects the environment around them. What is magnificent these days is that most people are ...
Views: 1494(3 votes) - Each Day Begins Anew - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyEach day we wake up with the chance of making today the best day of our life. We have the choice to have a good day. We must use our free will and choose to have that best day of our life. How can we do this each morning as the alarm wakes us from our dreams? About three weeks ago, I woke up ...
Views: 1493(5 votes) - Find how wonderful you are - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanCompliment yourselves, believe in yourselves, and give yourselves credit. You are wonderful people; each and every one of you has many talents. You have achieved much in your lives. You are dear people. All you have to do is acknowledge it, believe in it and cultivate it. I once heard a ...
Views: 1493(5 votes) - “I live to laugh and laugh to live.” (Milton Berle, 1908~2002) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziA reader writes, “I read your article, The Benefits of Laughter, and while finding it most informative I also felt as though it were rubbing salt in a wound. You see, unfortunately I cannot laugh, and have been looking for all sorts of medical help with this problem. Of course you didn’t know ...
Views: 1493(4 votes) - SPRING 2016 ECLIPSE ALERT: “Instant Karma’s Gonna Get You!” - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from joan pancoeEach person gets their karmuppance. We get everything we want—sooner or later, if not in this incarnation, then in another. And often when we finally get it, we don't want it. As the process of karmic fruition speeds up, our lives get freer and freer from attachment and we create less and ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - The Intrinsic Impropriety Behind Opinion Mongering – Are We Aware of This? - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany quarrels arise on account of insisting on one’s opinion being accepted or on demanding the approval thereof. It cannot be solved by controlling oneself but only by understanding the whole gamut of its genesis and expression. It is common experience that most of us, if not all, treat our ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - BE, BECOMING, BEING Happy Right NOW!: For Individuals and Couples - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from V. Ivana FosterAre you still waiting for your circumstances to change before you’ll allow yourself to be happy? Most of us have preconceived ideas of what would make us happy, and we refuse to be satisfied until those things happen. The challenge with this way of thought is that, even when that ...
Views: 1490(5 votes) - Got Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from William FetterGot Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse I often fancifully imagine a snake, mouse, and monkey inside myself. My last message focused on meeting our core for safety and was titled "I love Lucy." This Message focuses on our core need for satisfaction - broadly defined - with the hopefully not too ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Stop Worrying about What Others Think of You! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Patricia MorganMy father called Mom and me, “The stupid females.” My grandma Effie, called Mom and me, “My darlings.” My husband calls me “Ma dear.” Some people think I am naïve and too nice. Others think I am delightful and kind. Some people think I am scattered and disorganized. Others think I am a ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Learning the Importance of Saying No - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Merryl LentzIt's only a two-letter word. It's small and simple. Tiny, even. Microscopic. Yet it's sometimes one of the hardest words to say in the English language. It's the word "no." But there are times when saying "yes" to the word "no" can be profoundly liberating, and can assist you in staying true to ...
Views: 1489 - Thinking Happy - A Skill to Teach Our Kids? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Patrick McMillanThinking happy thoughts at will is a skill that we can learn and teach our children, and certainly one we should teach them, after all happiness is what every parent wishes for their child right?. But how do we instill habits of happy thinking in ourselves and our kids? First, it helps to ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - The Incredible Story Of Mr. Goodfellow - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenOnce upon a time there was a young man who was well known and very much respected throughout his community, as he was active in civic affairs and had done many good deeds. He went to church regularly and lived a good clean life. One night, at the early age of 42, he was stricken with a fatal ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Removing the Shackles of The Past - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsEpiphany.....a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience. As I have lived a number of years, it wasn't until recently that I decided to live for MYSELF. ...
Views: 1485(3 votes) - Disease and Chronic Illness: Can I Allow Myself to Get Better? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDWhen illness strikes in your life it can be devastating. You feel dreadful, and can no longer enjoy the things you used to love doing. There is now so much to worry about. How are you going to pay the mortgage and put food on the table? Are you going to lose your job? How are you going look ...
Views: 1482(2 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 ...
Views: 1482(4 votes) - New Year's Resoluions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Laurel ClarkAt the beginning of the year, many people get inspired … to lose weight, start a business, write a book, or fulfill some other desire. By the end of January, the desire may have faded, and by March it’s only a wish. How can desires become goals? The secret lies in creating a clear ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Laughing at Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Patricia MorganHard work has a future payoff. Procrastination pays off NOW! The idea of using humor to enhance business, to increase creativity, to improve relationships, to minimize stress and to develop client attract-ability is not a new one. It’s been around for over twenty-five years. A 1985 survey ...
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