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- Young Man Says, "Hire Me!" - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Andre MilteerMy name is Clarence, O.; I am 18 years old. My objective is to become successful in business, my career, life and work. I would love to work for your company. My attributes include that of being a very honest and trustworthy person. Respect for All Persons is of great importance to me. ...
Views: 1188(4 votes) - Your Brain Will Perform Better With a Calm Mind - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyWith the use of meditation you can calm not only your body but your mind also. This article is for those who are uncertain about meditation as a mind calming technique because of the opinion that meditation is a hard procedure to master. It may be true that to sharpen your meditation skills you ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - An Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Christina BrandtShe was there again. The Lady Who Pushes All My Buttons was at the Y. The Situation - Picture this, if you will: A crowded locker room with limited space. Several towels scattered on the floor. A rolling carry-on duffel bag, upended, with shoes, makeup and exercise clothing strewn on the ...
Views: 2110(6 votes) - Change Your Story...Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinHave you ever realized that you drove to work and did not see the streets, didn’t pay attention to the construction that was going on because you were talking to yourself? Maybe you were talking about your job, or your marriage or your relationship. For example, if you were not happy with your ...
Views: 2871(6 votes) - 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) - How to raise self esteem after a divorce - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Michelle SearsGoing through a divorce can leave you feeling unhappy or disconnected with yourself, even hopeless sometimes. How to raise self esteem after a divorce may not have even crossed your mind yet. But the main area of your life that is affected is your self esteem. Because self esteem is ...
Views: 2110(6 votes) - Do You Like What You See When You Look In the Mirror? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Jessica Blalock, Ph.D.I was working with a group of women several weeks ago and I ask the question, what do you see when you look in the mirror; specifically, what do you see when you look deep into your eyes? Most of the comments I got were, I have not done that or I like to look in the mirror but I don’t because ...
Views: 4965(5 votes) - Five Steps for A Personal Inventory - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSPersonal Inventory the Most Important Step You’ve decided you’d like to change some things in your life. You may have already started making changes. Or at least you’re thinking life would be better if you changed a few things about yourself. We’re not talking about buying a new ...
Views: 1910(5 votes) - Ten Pounds and a Toothache - The Importance of Looking Out for "Number One"! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Becky TaylorI didn’t realize how much I’d let recent stress levels affect me until I stepped on the scales and saw that I’d gained ten pounds. To make matters worse, I also developed a toothache that eventually got bad enough to send me to the dentist. I had to have a root canal. What could have been ...
Views: 1804(5 votes) - The Need To Do - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Stella AghenieAs human beings we have an innate need “to do”. We build, we repare, we create. We use tools, and if we don’t have the appropriate tool at hand, we create one. We use and manipulate all forms of media, including space. We occupy our environment and we change it as our needs require. We are ...
Views: 1533(5 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) - 10 simple steps to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michelle Hanisch"Now and then it's good to pause in the pursuit of happiness and just be happy" Guillame Apollinaire (French Novelist) So you want to be happy and you try to just let it happen but sometimes it seems too hard to do. What you need are a few simple steps that happy people follow. 1. Firstly, ...
Views: 729(4 votes) - How to Handle Negative People - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kimberley CohenDo you put on your running shoes and make a mad dash? Hide behind your desk? Try to stay clear of them, or avoid them all together? Do you sometimes find yourself or your mood changing when you are around them? Maybe you become frustrated, impatient, angry, or you try to change their ...
Views: 2457(4 votes) - How To Improve Your Memory - 5 strategies for measurable improvement - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Fabrianna PayneHave you ever hunted for your reading glasses only to locate them atop your head, or misplaced the keys to your automobile only seconds after setting them down? Have you ever had trouble remembering a person's name or how about an important commitment? Were you or someone you know in a serious ...
Views: 1976(4 votes) - The Power of Volunteering - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne AdekunleThere is Power in Volunteering If you volunteer your time it will make you happy instantly. Happiness is like a perfume that you can't spray without someone smelling it. Anytime that one is productive and providing a service to another to bring about a positive change or encouragement, it ...
Views: 2746(4 votes) - What to Do When Someone Feels You’ve Hurt Them - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerMoxie mental health makes people stronger than strong. How is that possible? Consider this Aesop fable comparing the reed with the oak tree. An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts ...
Views: 1116(4 votes) - Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Elizabeth Lombardo, PhDIs holiday weight gain synonymous with your holiday season? You probably aren’t alone. This holiday season, mirror Santa’s mirth, not his girth With holiday parties, Christmas cookies, bottles of bubbly… it is not surprising that we tend to get more than wrapped presents over the holiday ...
Views: 1015(3 votes) - Binge Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from April TaylorWe all eat too much from time to time. Let’s take the Thanksgiving holiday as an example; the turkey, sides, all of those pies, the stress of preparing the meal or seeing your family, and oh the sweet relief of that delicious pumpkin pie! Millions of Americans nationwide consider it a day where ...
Views: 3530(6 votes) - DON'T Work With Me If You Hate Your Job... You Might Feel The Urge To Do Something About It - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasRecently, I met with a group of other coaches and we got to talking about our different businesses. Life coach, business coach, corporate coach, NLP coach etc. My first thought was "I could never be a corporate coach, everyone would end up quitting their jobs". It made me laugh so ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - Feeling Trapped in the Holiday Rush? Read 5 tips to Decrease Stress - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganThe holiday rush is in full swing, does that mean you have to feel rushed too? Did you join in the “Black Friday frenzy? If so, what did that do to your stress level? This month, I am going to offer five tips to decrease your stress and help you have a more relaxed holiday season. Do you ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - Healing your Shadows to Empower Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Darlene MontgomeryAbsolutely everything in our life is a projection from within us of what we believe and perceive life to be. In the last few years, since discovering shadow work, I have had a chance to apply the process to different troubling situations with amazing results. For those who haven’t been ...
Views: 1706(3 votes) - Melt Your Stresses Away With Laughter - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Kimberley CohenLaughter can melt stress away like ice cream on a warm summer day. Victor Borge, known as "The Clown Prince of Denmark" was a extraordinary comedian, conductor and pianist. He said, "If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that’s my reward". If you haven’t had a ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - The Mouldy Banana Moment: A Huge Lesson in Self-Love - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas“I learned to love myself, because I sleep with myself every night and I wake up with myself every morning, and if I don’t like myself, there’s no reason to even live the life.” Gabourey Sidibe, Actor in "Precious" A lot of women are extremely nurturing and loving to everyone except ...
Views: 1209(3 votes) - The myth of the complex woman - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from George ForderWoman are really simple creatures. I've had enough of hearing how tricky they are and how men will never understand them. In fact the more Neanderthal the man the better he will understand them. The more feminine and well adjusted the woman, the easier she is to understand. Don't comment ...
Views: 1429(6 votes) - The New Empowerment Theory and How It Will Help You Experience Your Best Life Ever - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Soren LauritzenExperience increased power and positive change in your life with an empowerment theory that really works. Many traditional theories can be confusing and difficult to understand, but this unique ideology revolutionizes the empowerment theory as you know it by both expanding and simplifying ...
Views: 1010(3 votes) - The Now of who we are - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanWe hear a lot of talk about ‘staying in the Now’. The key is our ability to focus fully on our present task. My friend Mike was good friends with a very famous musician. He went to see him in concert one evening and brought his boss. Mike’s boss was a huge fan and really wanted to meet this ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - When you control your thoughts, you control your life! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Erik TherwangerWhat is the difference between being in a slump and being in a grave? Being in a slump is depressing, but you can get out by yourself. In fact, it is the only way! People can help you, even encourage you, but overcoming whatever circumstance you face is ultimately your choice. When it comes to ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - who am i an icon who completed 50 golden years on this planet - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from venkat ca21st June 2009, an icon completed 50 golden years on this planet. He is unique and one and only one of his kind in this world. He considers himself as a King of Hearts. This self declared icon is standing in your midst - Venkatraman Krishnamoorthy popularly known as ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - A List of Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne Adekunle“A List of Happiness” A list of happiness is things that would be listed of how thankful that you are about something or a list of things that make you happy. We take for granted sometimes the simple things in life such as life, health, and strength that allows us to function. We even ...
Views: 2010(5 votes) - Accepting is Not Settling - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan VernicekWhen you look up the word accept, you get many definitions because it can be used in various ways, which we all know. I recently met a very intelligent, inspiring, and motivated individual. I enjoyed meeting with her because she is such an amazing entrepreneur that she caught my attention. ...
Views: 1686(5 votes) - How to Have Good Mental Health? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerLet’s talk about your mental health. Note your initial reaction to that suggestion. What do you expect when someone wants to talk about your mental health? In our society, people often expect to hear some kind of criticism. The little man or woman inside may be accusing me of thinking you are ...
Views: 1446(5 votes) - "Where's My Stuff?" - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Susan FoxleyWhere is the relationship? Where is the money? Why do other’s have it so easy and I have it so hard? Life is not fair! These are some of the questions and ruminations I hear from my clients. Well, this equation is quite simple. Lack breeds lack and abundance breeds abundance. If I want to ...
Views: 2050(4 votes) - 10 Ways to Minimize Stress During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kimberley CohenJust the thought of the holiday season can create a sense of panic and stress for many people. The added financial expenses, the loss of a loved one or a job, being alone, or not well, can leave one feeling depressed and or stressed. Then there can be luncheons, dinner engagements, ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Am I Worth It? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Rita Bigel-CasherThis question came up for me yesterday when I decided to make myself a healthy lunch. As I was assembling the ingredients that included, lettuce and basil from my deck garden, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrots, snap peas, walnuts and boiled shrimp dressed with a lovely olive oil ...
Views: 2746(4 votes) - Build Confidence Through The Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Matthew WatkinsonConfidence is the key to everything you do. Like it or not, if you suffer from low self-esteem or confidence, chances are you will only count on luck to achieve what you set out to achieve. A confident person whether a sportsman, businessman, student etc, will prepare for a game, a deal, or an ...
Views: 1325(4 votes) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2456(6 votes) - Dr. Romance on Ten Things People Don't Know about Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: I recently had a first session with a client who said, about halfway into the hour “Wow. I like you. I’m surprised.” I laughed, but I knew what the client meant. As a psychotherapist in private practice, I encounter a lot of people who waited far too long to come in for ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - Eradicate Bad Habits the Easy Way - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyDo you have a bad habit like biting your nails, or twiddling with your hair? Maybe you can't help excavating your nose and ears - a habit that should definitely be eradicated! Well, if you do, the good news is that bad habits can be broken. The first thing you need to do is to admit to ...
Views: 2590(2 votes) - Forgiveness: The One Exercise that Can Change Everything in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Holding onto resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" Famous quote Let's face it - many of us have issues from our past that hold us back and cloud the enjoyment of our present. Whether it's your "crappy childhood", a terrible past relationship, a psycho ex ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Gaining Emotional Mastery with the Just FEEL It Process - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Michael CasteelThis article outlines a process for gaining emotional mastery, really! I know this well because it has been the essence of my own path both personally and professionally. Learning to not resist contracting emotional states has been the most difficult AND most valuable thing I’ve learned on my ...
Views: 1262(4 votes) - Gratitude Project – Sometimes the person we need to appreciate the most is ourselves :) - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Vanessa SimpkinsI acknowledge and appreciate myself today for… - Going for a walk in the woods and taking my camera and my hat! For exploring nature, following my intuition and playing in my genius all day! - For writing another great sales letter from the heart. - For getting all three important and ...
Views: 1642(2 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 Become A Ridiculously Lucky Person - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI have to admit - I've become one of those annoyingly lucky people who always seem to win everything. At least once a week, I'll tell my husband or friends "Guess what?!" and they'll say "What now?". I've won six months free luxury travel, tickets to personal development seminars, ...
Views: 1368(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) - It's OK to Get Sick With Jealousy (As Long As You Learn From It) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDo you ever experience jealousy of others? It's okay, you can admit - I do too. All the freaking time - especially when I'm frustrated or too mired in procrastination to do anything worthwhile myself. In fact, I've been jealous many times. A couple of years ago, I was working in a ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Live, Laugh and Love Yourself This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Live, Laugh and Love Yourself This Holiday Season Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:30 PM PST Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com Dear Ones, As we move closer to the solstice/eclipse of December 21st you will note that your feelings – perhaps ...
Views: 1072(2 votes) - Make Small Commitments. Get Big Changes. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Michael JohnsonMichael Dalton Johnson Taking Care of You Drink plenty of water. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less that is manufactured in processing plants. Avoid eating food that is handed to you through a window. Live ...
Views: 1544(2 votes) - My last 9,000 days! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Wayne KehlGetting Along With People Is Easy As I kneeled to thin out the dead stalks in the rose bushes near my back gate today, I felt a twinge in my back. As I stood up to shake off the twinge, I felt a pain in my right thigh and stiffness in both knees. At that moment, I mumbled silently to myself, ...
Views: 1537(4 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 ...
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