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- 11 Mental Strength Secrets to Examine and Create Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonOnly two things make up your life, your reality. They are: 1. Your Beliefs 2. Your Actions That’s it. So if you want to change your life, change your thoughts and then your actions. Pretty simple uh? Simple yes…easy, not so much. In this article we’ll look at beliefs, since ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - FIND YOUR JOY - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Emperor HarvardFIND YOUR JOY.... Part 1 (the Edge of negativity) Truth be told, sadness, grieve, hardship, and negativity is the order of the day. From the very moment you wake up on a new day, to the close of the day, there is a likelihood that you would be bombarded with all forms of negativity, from ...
Views: 1277 - GROWTH - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Deepak Dixit“Are you still there?” Sounds a familiar question? How often have you heard that? The realization of stagnation is killing. Life is only nice if it keeps on moving ahead. When it comes to halt, its ugly face appears. The growth is evident in children. But what happens after childhood? ...
Views: 1277 - Bullies: One Size Does Not Fit All Seven Types of Bullies - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Edie RaetherWhile the psychology of bullies may vary, they do share a few common beliefs. They all tend to be self-centered and stuck in their own ego. There is an attitude of arrogance and entitlement. They are intolerant of differences whether it be color, creed, size, money, values, intelligence or ...
Views: 1276 - Myths and Misconceptions - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? Ever since I started my training, I have been acutely aware of something I feel is significant. At every turn, as each new technique was introduced and practiced, I thought ‘I know someone who could do with a bit of this’. I quickly came to realise that a whole host ...
Views: 1276(4 votes) - Natural Cure For Panic Attacks And Phobias - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Nathan TylerAddressing and acting on emotional stress is a natural cure for panic attacks. Learning to control your emotions and stress might sound difficult but it is really about changing certain habits and behaviors. There are many factors that can contribute to stress such as financial problems, ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - The Holidays--Dealing With the Nemesis on your Premises - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalIn a perfect world, everyone would have a Norman Rockwell Christmas. Each one a perfect picture of a loving family, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings. It’s been my experience that these pictures exist for very few. What about you? What childhood memories do you have of holidays past? What ...
Views: 1276(3 votes) - Life's a Breeze. And I have some land in The Bahamas for you. - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Bill WhiteLife is difficult. But, do I really need to tell you that? Or maybe I should ask, "What would any of us really expect?" You know, so many in my line of work preach all things harmony and homeostasis. And not that I find anything wrong with that; I simply question how realistic it is. Not to ...
Views: 1275(4 votes) - 3 Ways to Stop Giving - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioWhy are you giving? Truly ask yourself this question. Are you giving to get? Are you giving to make yourself "feel better?" Are you giving because it is your Divine nature? There isn't a right or wrong answer here. There is an answer that will create a more conscious, sustainable and powerful ...
Views: 1274 - Big, Fat FEAR Holding You Down in a Head-Lock? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasYou know that fear right? You've written an awesome article and want to send it to your favourite website, but instead you stare at your computer screen for hours, watching cat videos and feeling the fear build up. You feel paralysed with terror that you'll put yourself out there - your ...
Views: 1274(6 votes) - Is This the Truth? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganDo you find yourself wondering why people perceive you in a certain light? Why am I so slow? Or possibly why you perceive your co-worker or neighbor in a negative or positive light? Sometimes this happens as a result of someone telling you that co-worker is lazy or irresponsible. Does this ...
Views: 1274 - When Developing Your Self, Tackle One Thing at a Time Part I - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Nicki McCluskyLet’s go one more step into the territory of self development being “fun”: when you (1) want to reach a goal, (2) develop some particular aspect of your inner self, or (3) want to have a good time changing something you are eager to change, pick just one thing. Choose the one area or challenge ...
Views: 1274 - How Humor Serves the Disabled - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Marc LernerIt seems as though being sick means you are not supposed to have a good time…but why not? If you are going to deal with health challenges, have a good time doing it. If you have a choice, which you do, why not choose to enjoy yourself? Humor can set the tone of how you deal with difficult ...
Views: 1273(4 votes) - Supercharge Your Relationships: Do Not Take Anything Personally!! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereAs you learn NOT to take anything personally, you will bring harmony into your relationships. For example, someone may say or do something that feels like an attack on your self-worth, wellbeing or your beliefs. If you retaliate by defending or protecting yourself, you disrupt the connection ...
Views: 1273 - When One Door Closes... - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Michael MantellVote after informal vote, I was in the top five. But when the official decision of who was going to move ahead from the Master’s degree program to the doctoral program, I was reminded of my mother’s words, “Michael, when one door closes another opens.” I wasn’t among the five who were ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - How Putting Feelings Into Words Can Help You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Ray WilliamsWhy does putting our feelings into words--such as talking with a therapist, counselor or coach, or even writing in a journal--help you feel better? A new brain imaging study by UCLA psychologists, as reported in Psychological Science, may give us the answer. This research combines modern ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Love Yourself, Raise Yourself and Harmonize with Your Environment - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Pamela TurnerThis is a beautiful process that will shift your energy immediately. Do it whenever you need a boost, feel sad or depressed, anytime you our out of alignment with Who you really are! If you do this process with consistency it will totally transform your life. Why wouldn’t it? It is Source ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - War or peace? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Deepak DixitArmy is meant for war. It is designed for that purpose. It is a very costly affair because here you don’t want to compromise on any account. You want the best people working with best resources and maintain their best position in worst conditions and motivated to commit the highest sacrifice in ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - Your lbs May Prevent Stress and Negativity - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Michael MantellDid you know that most of the people you know, including yourself very likely, find it easier to work than to enjoy free time? Becoming successful, it seems, trumps developing happiness. This is what Shawn Achor relies on when he writes about the “Happiness Myth,” namely the myth that hard work ...
Views: 1271 - Resiliency - do you have it? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Cheryl CharronIt’s clear that sooner or later good things and not-so-good things will happen to you. Now we tend to not worry when good things are happening because we feel great, feel loved, believe we’re respected and so forth. Yet, when ‘bad’ things happen we often discover that we don’t know how to ...
Views: 1270 - What Are You Mirroring? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Stacey CurnowAnne Lamott once wrote, "The great good news is that we're not all crazy at the same time." The thing is that my clients often tell me that they and their partners are always crazy at the same time. And this does, in fact, make sense because we all have "mirror neurons" in our brains. Mirror ...
Views: 1269(12 votes) - The Intelligence of Our Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Helen ValleauAn important aspect of personal empowerment is having an ability to be emotionally present and aware of your internal emotional experience. So often we try to figure out what we need to do next with our brilliant intellect, we then miss the valuable information our emotions are telling us about ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Understanding and Growing Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergSelf-esteem is a phrase that has come to mean a lot of different things. In some ways self-esteem is a self descriptive phrase, but it has also become a controversial concept with many different meanings. We know self-esteem is important to have, but have also been taught that it’s possible to ...
Views: 1268(37 votes) - It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Robert (Bob) CannonThis quote from “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens has many applications but recently came to mind after reading the following quote by Rick Warren, author of “A Purpose Driven Life”. “I used to think that life was hills and valleys - you go through a dark time, then you go to the ...
Views: 1267 - Practical Spirituality – On Reclaiming Religion Through Spiritual Direction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from John GilmoreEvery fear that we have embedded in our psychological shadows has been used for the last ten years to dis-empower us. All of the large institutions who get air time on the TV, Radio, and in the Newspapers, seem to push the same messages: you can be good if you get all of these material things; ...
Views: 1267 - The Power of Joy & Gratitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Traci BrosmanI recently have been reminded of something I have known but had forgotten its importance. Everything you do should come from a place of pure joy in your heart. It is key to your success and happiness. When you do every task, even the mundane with joy and gratitude - that task will be done ...
Views: 1265 - Travel and Exploration - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from odette worrellExperiences are the moments that weave the fabric of our lives. Often, the fabric’s value comes from that which is observed as unique in that it silently relays the energy inherent in the experiences and beauty of what the artisan sees and weaves into every stitch. Your life, your personal ...
Views: 1264(3 votes) - What Are Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerThe human ego is like a chained up dog. It is always hungry, and it depends on others to feed it. Go a day without social validation and you will feel deep pains of starvation in your soul. It’s as though the little man or woman inside encounters others with a silent plea, “Tell me I’m okay.” ...
Views: 1264(6 votes) - Are You Being Tricked By Your Beliefs? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Kimberley CohenOur beliefs create the way we see and trust the world. They may be conscious or subconscious but either way they can affect us and the way we live life. Thoughts are merely thoughts, quite innocent actually, until we attach a belief to them. It’s estimated that we have between 50,000 – ...
Views: 1263 - More Alive Than Ever - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI love a good game of “Truth or Dare.” It’s scary and yet thrilling. Daring my clients to do something they want, but are scared to do is a common practice. Sometimes, all you need is someone to ask you to step up to the plate, and you will. You need a little nudge … somebody to care enough ...
Views: 1263 - 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) - "Just let me finish this real quick…” - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Beate CheletteHave you said these words and then realized another hour or two went by before you were finished? You see the disappointed faces of your family, you order take-out dinner again, and you miss yet another yoga class. Instead of spending time on our family and relationship, we find we spend our ...
Views: 1261 - Golf Psychology Plays a Part in Low Scoring - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew FoggI was delighted to see Luke Donald doing so well in the first round of the Jack Nicklaus' Memorial tournament, with an opening 8-under par 64 to finish the day 3 shots clear of a very strong field. As a fellow member at Beaconsfield and someone who saw his golfing skills develop there, I'm ...
Views: 1261 - Handling Anxiety Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Tina TessinaWe are all in a time of high stress, and national disasters often bring up fear. If these fears are not dealt with, they can lead to “acting out” behavior, such as drinking too much or creating relationship, work or money problems as a distraction. To avoid ...
Views: 1261 - Omega 3 Fatty Acids Prevent Serious Mental Health Problems - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Byron RichardsThe use of atypical anti-psychotic medication to treat and prevent serious mental health problems such as schizophrenia is barbaric and causes severe adverse health effects including sexual dysfunction, obesity, and diabetes. A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted ...
Views: 1260(7 votes) - The winning combination - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitAt any workplace, there are two extreme types of working persons- Action oriented - One who works on already decided jobs or policies. Work is mostly done on physical level. His/her decision making powers are very limited. He /she are generally referred as worker. Thought oriented- He/she ...
Views: 1260(5 votes) - Finding the Blueprint for a Good Childhood: helping children to flourish. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperWhat Children Need to be Happy, Confident and Successful is being identified by the research evidence emerging from Positive Psychology. This research focuses on giving children the tools they need to manage their lives successfully. I believe that when you prepare children for adult life ...
Views: 1259 - Can Clearing Clutter Really Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHave you ever seen the reality shows on people who are hoarders? Wow, those people are fascinating because it's hard to imagine how anyone's life can get so out of hand until they are literally surrounded by their possessions. Now, I'm not a hoarder, but I will confess that I'm a little ...
Views: 1258(3 votes) - Hello, Me - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowWhen was the last time that you spent a durable amount of time alone? Can you pinpoint the moment when you took some time in your day or week for you and only you? Chances are that between all of your outside obligations, family events and happenings, volunteering and taking care of others in ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Perspective on a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Lene StJohnPerspective on a Positive Attitude Based on the happenings in my personal life over most of the almost 51 years I have been on this Earth, I would say the major “life lesson" I have learned is this (as my motto states on my www.HubPages.com bio): "You create your Universe with your ...
Views: 1258 - Victorious Living Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Charles EduardosHave you ever asked yourself, “is what I believe worth believing?” I’ll bet you’ve never gone inside your mind and watched how your languaging and believes create the outcomes you’re getting. You can learn to transform your life and the key is to go inside and observe how you have ...
Views: 1258 - 3 ways to Create True Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisHiking the mountain range behind my home is where I often receive my most inspired ideas. The other morning, a phrase bolted into my head in a very dramatic fashion just as I reached the apex of my climb. Standing there, scanning the horizon, satisfied with my morning’s accomplishment, clear ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Emotional Manipulators - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from nancy traversFor the last few weeks I’ve been talking about emotional manipulators and the tactics they use to control you. The devastation these emotional predators can cause in your life is insidious and serious. These people can wear you down until you are a depressed, defeated shadow of the person you ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Take Care of Your Animal - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Mike RobbinsThis video blog post (http://mike-robbins.com/take-care-of-your-animal/) is inspired by an interview with Elizabeth Gilbert and my friend Jonathan Fields on his podcast, The Good Life Project. Elizabeth talks about the importance of taking care of her “animal” (aka her physical body) so that ...
Views: 1256 - The One Simple Secret To Changing Your Parenting Mindset, Part One - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Shaya KassI am now reading a new book written by Mark Victor Hansen (of Chicken Soup For The Soul fame) and Robert G Allen (of Nothing Down Real Estate fame) called Cash in a Flash. Their book has about 15 chapters, and the first 8 have almost nothing to do with making money. The first half of the book is ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - ***Fairy Tales Can Come True - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Barbara Becker HolsteinIn private moments we may find ourselves reflecting upon our lives, what could have been, how we might have overcome adversity, and our true potential. We often cast our hopes and dreams aside, and then experience feelings of disillusionment or emptiness. We feel cheated of our inalienable ...
Views: 1255 - WRESTLING WITH THE ULTIMATE CONFLICT: CONTRADICTORY PARADIGMS - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from William CottringerWRESTLING WITH THE ULTIMATE CONFLICT: CONTRADICTORY PARADIGMS By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “The only way you become aware of the intrinsic paradigms that guide your thinking are when they come in open contact with their opposites.” ~The author. I am sorry but I am not going to ...
Views: 1255 - Astrology - Fall More Deeply In Love or Just Have A Better Meeting of the Minds - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Christofer FrenchAstrology - The Triad of Sun Moon & Rising - Aries to Pisces From Aries to Pisces Ego - Outer Personality - Interior Self - The Triad of Understanding Astrology can get complex. I personally have 3 yods. Do you even know what a yod is? Take all the planets, spin them around, thrown in ...
Views: 1254(5 votes) - Inner Beauty - Common Courtesy - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Kathleen EllisCourtesy ~ gracious, polite, or considerate remark or act; showing respect; polished manners Please, Thank You, Excuse Me... In this day, sad to say, courtesy isn't always "common". The fact that the term even exists indicates that at some point in time there must have been such a thing as ...
Views: 1254(2 votes) - The Psychology of Games of Chance - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Melissa DavisNo one is sure when people started to gamble, or how it happened. However, it is certain that it has been around for a very long time. The world of today is both fascinated and disgusted with the implications of gambling, which continues to attract men and women to the possibility of quick, easy ...
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