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- E-motions= Energy in Motion Part One of Two - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2017 from Sharon ShoresNikola Tesla said: “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” In this blog in part one I talk about emotions, the energy and vibrations of emotions. I will also be talking about how emotions impact us and potentially even future ...
Views: 1355 - Know Your Pressure Profile - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Michael LicenblatDealing with demanding clients, complaining customers or difficult colleagues is often distracting and can leave you feeling drained and irritated. In this frame of mind, you are less productive and have less patience for the clients and people you work with. The key to dealing with ...
Views: 1355 - Make Peace with Your Past - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Ryan LoweWhenever I think about my past I feel like there’s an old movie reel in my head. When I’m feeling down or when I doubt my ability to face up to a challenge, I can hear it click on. It starts replaying all my failures, the hurtful words other people have said, the stupid things I’ve done, and all ...
Views: 1355 - Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2017 from Mary FitzpatrickWe all want to feel comfortable in our bodies, and in our lives. The simple act of breathing, or focused relaxation can have surprising physical and mental health benefits. Research shows us that meditation or focused relaxation helps ward off disease by strengthening our immune systems, ...
Views: 1354 - Global Survey Reveals Happiness Gaps Between Men and Women - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Ray WilliamsA new global survey reports that men are happier with wealth, while women find greater happiness in friendships and family, co-workers and their bosses. Yet the survey may not have asked the right questions. The online survey of more than 28,000 people in more than 51 countries by global ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - When People Think You're a Show-Off... - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Nobody likes a show-off!" Have you ever heard that before? Usually it's said to small children who are bragging or trying to get attention but it's drummed into us from a young age to be like everyone else and not think we're special. As an adult, you may have noticed that when great ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Women Olympians Medal as Role Models - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Ever since Title IX guaranteed equal funding for girls' sports programs 40 years ago, we've seen the results in school, the workplace and women's self-confidence. Studies have shown that girls who play sports in high school are more likely to do better in science classes, complete college, avoid ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - 4 Tips and Ideas for Developing Good Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Mark VillarosaThe mind can play tricks on you. These tricks manifest themselves through your ability to spot imperfections that nobody else seems to notice. Many people want something more; want to be a little bit better and a little bit prettier. It seems like happiness and self-esteem depend on these ...
Views: 1353 - Stalled? Change One Thing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Adele McDowellStalled, stuck, and procrastinating? Take heart, there is always a new day. There is always a new door to try. We, humans, want to be our better selves, we really do, but sometimes we get in our own way. Or we are just too comfy to let go of the old patterns. Or, like shiny things, everything ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - Listening to our needs strengthens us - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2015 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.If you do for others and neglect your own needs, you are not nurturing yourself and you are not aligned with your true self. Often people are told they are selfish if they think of themselves and and put their needs before others, but really we strengthen ourselves when we listen to our own ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Self-confidence from the Self - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sarah MariaIn my experience, there is only one real way to increase your self-confidence, and that is through Self-confidence. Self-confidence, with a capital “S”, comes from focusing on the Self, your true Self, your actual Self. Self confidence with a small “s” comes from looking for stability, safety, ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Stoke Your Creative Fire...Or Else! - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” –(Chuck Palahniuk) That is a darkly humorous and ominous quote, but it has a spark of truth to it. Too much stimulation creates stress, but so does too little. Being stagnant and bored with life stresses ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - Sweet Intoxicating Fragrance of Global Social Change: Esoteric Educational Psychology - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Paula Andrea Pyle, MAEsoteric Educational Psychology: Emission of Cosmic Pheromones Not all things can be explained even with the most advanced technology and scientific procedures, but with enough time, research, experience and esoteric wisdom we will see more than we see now. In this rapidly changing society, ...
Views: 1351(4 votes) - Use your Unconscious Golf Mind to Protect your Golf Swing from Analysis Paralysis - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Andrew FoggIt's good to be back in the writing saddle and staring into my computer screen once more after a week's break. Seriously though, I'm glad to be back talking about analysis paralysis and unconscious golf - two of my favourite golf psychology topics. Concentrating on how you swing will often ...
Views: 1349 - "It's OK to Be Different- Learn to Accept Yourself!". - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganHave you ever been judged? Have you ever been made to feel “odd” or “different”? We all have unique personality traits which go against the norm. Because of these differences, we are sometimes judged and made to feel odd or that there is something wrong with us. Because we live by set of rules ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Discover The Richest Mans Powerful Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from David Ford“Did You Know That Impossible is Just a Word In The Richest Mans Vocabulary” Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn’t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn’t dreamed of being the home ...
Views: 1348 - 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: 1348 - 3 Questions For A Happier Life - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Darlene MininniSometimes finding your way to happiness is less about the right answers than the right questions. Below are three questions that can guide you to living your happiest life: 1. What's Right In My Life? Finding ways to be appreciative of the good in your life, instead of focusing on what's ...
Views: 1347 - Who's in charge: You or your beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Monty RitchingsWho's in charge? You or your beliefs? This is a question that has intrigued me and many other self development buffs for many years. If you listen to most people explaining their life situations, one must take the stance that it is the beliefs that are in charge. I have to do this or I ...
Views: 1347(3 votes) - How to Change Negative Beliefs - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Stuart YoungHiya, Below is a 6 step Negative Belief Buster process… Possibly the number one reason people do not reach their goals, or even attempt to reach them in many cases is – negative beliefs. If you fall in to that category then in this post I aim to give you some tactics to move past ...
Views: 1346 - What would Barbie Do---How to love more than just your body - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Rita SchulteLet’s face it Barbie is a cultural icon. There aren’t too many people who are known on a first-name only basis. She’s in the category with Elvis, Beyoncé, and Oprah. To make matters worse—she’s perfect. She’s 54 years old and super sexy. She has a perfect body, perfect hair, and a perfect ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - WORDS ARE WICKED - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from William CottringerWORDS ARE WICKED By Bill Cottringer “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends,” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. For over 50-years now, I have worked in criminal justice as a law enforcement officer, prison warden and a security manager, and ...
Views: 1344 - Consciously and Subconsciously Redirecting Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Latorria FreemanI have learned that in order to redirect your thoughts, you have to consciously and subconsciously want the same thing. If your conscious mind and subconscious mind are thinking alike, you are able to achieve any goal. In other words, if subconsciously you do not really believe you will complete ...
Views: 1343 - Dream Interpretation Advantages – Learn Why Your Dreams Give You a New Life - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasMany people believe that dreams have no meaning. Other people only give relative importance to the meaning of their dreams. However, the truth is that our dreams are essential for our psychological balance. They are also a source of objective information that we can absolutely trust. Our ...
Views: 1343 - Love Letters to Your Life Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Tracey Farmer"And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." ˜ Abraham Lincoln In honor of Lincoln's birthday and in celebration of Valentine's week, I came up with a new twist on writing "love" letters. Instead of just writing love notes to my family ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - Play Better Golf Psychology In The Now - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Andrew FoggOne of the key success factors for better golf psychology is learning to unconsciously play one shot at a time - in the moment, zone or now. This applies equally to every shot you play whether it's on the practice ground, in a friendly game or in the most important round of your golf career. ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Why Being "Crazy" Is The Only Way To Evolve - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Geoff BladesThose of you who have been around here for a while and know how I roll, know that part of my life is exploring how deep the rabbit hole goes. It’s “crazy” to tell a “normal” person that you do meditation and hypnosis a couple of hours a day because you perceive that world to be deeper than ...
Views: 1342 - Are you over programmed in life? - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanAre you one of those people who have made so many commitments that you are having a hard time keeping them? You have compromised your health and sacrificed your family life because you had a strong need to help others. You are a leader in your community, but you fail your family. So how do ...
Views: 1341 - Conscious Ways of Dealing with Your Family Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Ken LaDerouteAs we prepare for the American Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah, my friends talk of plans to go home to be with their families for the holidays. What’s surprising to me, is that the tone in their voice isn’t one of excitement or anticipation, but more of dread and obligation. Looking ...
Views: 1341(6 votes) - Honor The Feminine In Us And In Others - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Stephen RuppenthalHonor the Feminine in Us and in Others By Stephen Ruppenthal www.directawakenings.com One day this past winter, I decided to take in a talk on the Buddhist mother of compassion, Kuan Yin. Interested people, and not only women, flooded out the doors of the bookstore where it was being held. I ...
Views: 1341 - How to Overcome Your Comfort Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Craig HarperWhen Enough is Enough Despite my pseudo-tough exterior, I’m normally pretty patient and tolerant when it comes to listening to people’s stuff. At times, I’m even kind, sympathetic and generous. Surprising, I know. Who knew? However, in recent times, I’ve had my limits tested. Maybe I’ve ...
Views: 1341 - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * THE KEY ELEMENTS OF DETERMINATION AND SELF DISCIPLINE ON THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS "If a man has talent and cannot use it, he has failed. If he has a talent and uses only half of it, he has ...
Views: 1341(4 votes) - Monday Miracles: Attract One - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Anita JeffersonEveryday contains opportunities, some call them miracles, but I have decided to concentrate on Monday miracles since it is an active means of attracting new bounties. I ask you to join me in creating intentional Monday miracles. Here is the suggested process: 1. Wake up (regardless of the ...
Views: 1340 - The Mind To Body Connection - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Emma JamesSouth Africa, fighting for a gold Medal in powerlifting and about to lift a rather large amount of weight. When I pulled that bar I miraculously blew 3 discs in back which was in fact the beginning of a complete revelation. Coming form a competitive background and having had a wise old Yoda ...
Views: 1340 - The Power of Your Interpretations - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Marc LernerWe all possess an amazing power to create the world we live in. The simple act of how we interpret what happens to us is usually subconscious. When you face a challenge you cannot control (like a chronic illness, losing your job or the decision of another person); you can always control the way ...
Views: 1339(3 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) - Detox Your Life - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 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 ...
Views: 1337 - 3 Ways To Be Graceful - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioDefinition: Grace-- favor or good will 1. Saying Grace How frequently to you offer yourself good will? Today, just be aware of how often you are choosing something else over love, compassion, joy, good will, and grace. When you notice that you are not, just pause and simply say, "I ...
Views: 1336 - Achieve A State Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloThis is one subject that we all think about once in awhile, and I have found that altho' difficult, we can achieve a state of happiness so long as we direct our thinking to that state of mind. Sometimes I'll watch these talk shows that are targeted towards helping people with concerns of being ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - Eat My "Can't" and Succeed, Feed Your "Can't" and Recede - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Michael Mantell“Why can’t things ever go right, just once in my life?” “I’m such a ________.” “I’ll never be as good as ___________.” “Why do things never go my way?” “Why can’t I ever succeed, just once?” Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve tried behavior and habit change methods to help you overcome these ...
Views: 1336 - Negative Thinking: The Appendix Of Your Mind - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Renita KalhornAt my recent lecture at the Mid-Manhattan Library on developing resilience and recovery muscles, one of the members in the audience noted that she always seemed to gloss over the positive things that happened in her life and home in on the negative. Others nodded their heads in vigorous ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - HOPE, Never Lose Hope - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John Carinci**Hope** (Excerpt from John's New Book "AWESOME SUCCESS PRINCIPLES") “There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow.” --Orison Sweet Marden I watched the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The hosting city was Sochi, in ...
Views: 1334 - POWER YOUR DREAM - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jo Anne WhiteIsn't it time to launch your dream? We all have dreams of what our lives, our relationships, our careers, and our futures look like. Yet, how often are we steered away from them? We made choices required of us, based on life circumstances which was and is fine. NOW you have the ability to ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Spring Forth and Grow! - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Jane CoddingtonDespite a few false alarms, including a recent snow incident, spring has finally sprung. And therein is the illusion. I am not implying that it could snow again (although stranger things have happened). Rather, I am noting that spring starts springing way before most of us notice. In early ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Master the Three Thrive Principals - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Michele Howe Clarke, MBAYou are living in pain, suffering. It doesn't have to be this way. You can change and you know it. You have the power to flip the script, and you are about to have a blue print of what to do next. How to take back your control and stop the needless suffering. The key here is that you recognize ...
Views: 1333 - 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) - Delays Can Blessings in Disguise by Coach Simone Kelly - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Simone KellyTake a step back, get clear on what you desire, but don't forget to be grateful for the things we might think are obstacles...the delays. Oh yes, the waiting game that we can't stand playing! Grrrrrrr! Those little 'boulders' on the path of life are just minor obstacles that cause us to slow ...
Views: 1331 - Focusing on Positivity Can (Sometimes) Drive Us “Crazy” - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithSometimes I feel like complaining. About whatever. And it feels good – that is, when I’m not in the company of the kind of person we all know who see it as their job to drag us over to the “positive perspective” corner of the room. “Leave me alone. I want to feel miserable for now,” I want to ...
Views: 1331 - OUR DHARMIC DECISION 2016: “Help–Get me Outta Here!” or “The Wisdom of No Escape” - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from joan pancoe“Every moment of light and dark is a miracle. I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars. I do not ask any more delight–I swim in it, as in a sea. Oh while I live, to be the ruler of life, not a slave, to meet life as a powerful conqueror, and nothing exterior to ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - The Harmonious Blending of Seriousness and Nonchalance – A Sound Basis for Wholesome Living - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWholesome living implies certain seriousness about how we apply ourselves to the practical issues of life. At the same time, it is necessary that we be relaxed. How can we wisely combine these two to bring about healthy living? Being serious indicates a mental stance that moves us to apply ...
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