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- 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: 1258(5 votes) - Why Smiling Can Make You Happy - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Ray WilliamsDo you smile because you're happy, or does smiling make you happy? In psychology, there is a theory called the "facial feedback hypothesis" which states, according to researchers D.A. Bernstein and his colleagues, that involuntary facial movements provide sufficient peripheral information ...
Views: 5035(3 votes) - 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: 1351(2 votes) - Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Ray WilliamsThe start of the New Year is often the perfect time to turn a new page in your life, which is why so many people make New Year's resolutions. Researchers have looked at success rates of peoples' resolutions: the first two weeks usually go along beautifully, but by February, people are ...
Views: 1456(3 votes) - Hydrocephaly and what it tells us about the human mind - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Mark SmithWhat is hydrocephaly? Hydrocephaly or hydrocephalus - also known as ‘water on the brain’ is a brain disease that affects 1 in every 500 births, making it one of the most common developmental disabilities - more common than Down syndrome or deafness. It was first described by Hippocrates, the ...
Views: 2720(3 votes) - 3 Things you hopefully didn't know about positive emotions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Warren DaviesIn case you hadn't heard, there's a new-ish field within psychology, called positive psychology, which is very relevant to self growth. The premise of the field is that throughout the history of psychology, far too much emphasis has been placed on mental illness and disorder, and getting people ...
Views: 2007(22 votes) - End the Epidemic of Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Patricia OmoquiLow self esteem is a widespread mental affliction; it has reached epidemic proportions. Almost all people carry this “virus.” Few are symptom-free. Typical indications of infection include anxiety, helplessness, depression and addictions to work, food, alcohol, drugs, and dysfunctional ...
Views: 2051(8 votes) - Our Insatiable Desire for Fame - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Mike RobbinsI’ve been fascinated by the recent sensationalized stories in the media about “Balloon Boy,” the White House party crashers, and the various alleged mistresses of Tiger Woods coming out to tell their tales. While it’s easy to get caught up in the drama of these stories, to blame the insatiable ...
Views: 2027(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: 2666(2 votes) - 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: 1364(3 votes) - Feeling Positive for best results - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitCOMPLEMENTARY VALUES Darkness & light are not two different things but two complementary values of same property. Existence of one ensures the absence of other. Absence of light is called darkness. When we say ‘there is light’, it automatically means ‘it is not dark’ and similarly when we say ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Living Dangerously - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Willie HortonAre you living dangerously? If you're "normal" and research indicates that at least 96% of us are, then, in fact, you're not really living at all - you're simply existing. What passes for your life is in fact an ongoing automatic treadmill of habitual, reactive self-fulfilling prophecies. You ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - 7 Holiday Stress Busters - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Kimberley CohenThe holiday season can be a very hectic and busy time. Working, luncheons, dinner engagements, parties, gift purchasing, wrapping, decorating, baking, dinners to prepare and/or attend can leave one feeling stressed and exhausted just thinking about it. It doesn’t have to be stressful ...
Views: 1279 - 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: 1274(4 votes) - Marketing Strategies: Seven Tips to Thrive This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Maya BaileyAre you wondering how to survive this Holiday Season? Do you get caught up in the fast pace to the point of stress and exhaustion? What if, this year, you could create exactly what you want? How about transforming stress into joy? How about making more money, instead of going in the ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - 10 Suggestions for Surviving the Annual Office Holiday Party - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jonathan HuieIt's that time of year again. Perhaps the annual holiday party your boss throws is the highlight of your year, but for many of us the annual office holiday party is an event of discomfort, an awkward time we wish we could avoid but believe we must survive and make the best of. Whether the ...
Views: 2949(3 votes) - Survival Tips for Holidays with Dysfunctional Family Members - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Beverley GlazerQuote “ Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city." - George Burns ? Holiday stress, is difficult enough, but if you have dysfunctional family members, the daily ‘holiday reminders’ can really be upsetting. We’re bombarded with images and songs that ...
Views: 4385(2 votes) - You are a One of a Kind Miracle - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from M.J. RyanI am larger and better than I thought. I did not know I held so much goodness. --Walt Whitman The other day, I was driving down a country road in upstate New York when a giant billboard for a car dealership caught my eye. It had a picture of a smiling infant and the words “YOU WERE ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - We Can't Avoid Every Migraine - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Megan OltmanThis may seem obvious, but it's something I need to remind myself of from time to time. We can't avoid every Migraine. The job before us in managing life with Migraine disease is to avoid as many as we can, through avoiding triggers, getting rest, exercise, nourishment, drinking enough water, ...
Views: 1049(3 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: 1642(1 vote) - Scoring Own Goals… - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? This week I think it is time to shine a light on into a few dark corners and, just for a change, speak my mind! I respectfully offer you a way to INSTANT SUCCESS in whatever it is you choose to do. Over the last 20 years a series of goal-centred industries have ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - The Language of Love - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? Translating middle class, American jargon into plain language is a challenge. Taking a concept like ‘Love Languages’ and explaining it in a way fit for a Building site canteen is more of one. Often the fluffy language used by professionals has ordinary people, ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - 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: 1508(1 vote) - Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen Part I of a three Part Article - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERLeadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen ”Mega” Best Selling Author, Motivator & Chairman Mark Victor Hansen & Associates and Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. [Part I of a Three Part Article] This article offers an ...
Views: 2715(105 votes) - The Skinny on Resilience - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Patricia MorganShe was crying and complaining, “Woe is me.” Yes, that is me whining some days and perhaps you, too. Many of us think that if we didn’t have hardship, we would be truly happy. Not so. Your life is meant to be rewarding, happy, meaningful and challenging. A meaningful life isn’t just handed ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Leadership: Real Life Journey of Hope and Insights of How to Overcome Adversity and Become a Leader - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis article shares a real life example of overcoming adversity. It will show how overcoming adversity has help shape a prominent leader. This article tells the background and story of one of the leader's success at overcoming adversity (in fact she faced the multiple adversities of racial, sex, ...
Views: 3189(92 votes) - You Get What You Expect! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHere we are, at the end of November 2009 already! Time flies! It seems like only yesterday that there was so much 'to do' about the new millennium and here we are, facing 2010 already! I used to set goals for the year but now, as I age (gracefully), I find that I am setting goals for the next ...
Views: 1549(6 votes) - How's Your Mental Fitness? Take This Quiz and Find Out - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill ColeHow fit do you consider yourself? You can be fit in any number of arenas--financial, health, physical, etc. You consult doctors, financial planners, chiropractors, CPA's, tax analysts, bankers, stock brokers, nutritionists, tennis pros, golf pros, physical therapists, fitness trainers and anyone ...
Views: 2493(12 votes) - How to Remain Centered Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Shift Your Life Tracy Latz M.D., Marion Ross PhD.Holidays, even in the best of circumstances, can be stressful due to family, work, school, and cultural expectations and responsibilities. A daily practice can pave the way to keeping you compassionately connected to your self, others and whatever Higher Power you understand or recognize. A ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - 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: 1337(3 votes) - Transformational Change: How Releasing Your Fears Can Bring You Freedom - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy KiaizadehI love my dog. I love him so much, I call him my son. Happy is a 1 year old fluff ball of energy – all 10.2 lbs of him! He’s playful, funny, sweet and gentle. He loves to cuddle and get belly rubs. Whenever I hold him in my arms, he goes right for my face (and my earlobes in particular), and ...
Views: 1077(7 votes) - Angels with Dirty Faces - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? I have just come back from Coventry, where I was born and raised. I went because it was my uncle Josey’s 70th birthday. He left County Mayo fifty years ago but, fair play to him, you’d never know that to listen to him. His accent remains the same, and the simple ...
Views: 1282(15 votes) - 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: 1273(4 votes) - Cartesian Misconceptions - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Robert VibertThere is a somewhat widespread notion that this statement is valid: FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real As it turns out, upon examination, this concept is not always, and not even often, valid. The key to understanding why this concept is not valid is the way our brains actually ...
Views: 1476(10 votes) - Harmony and Love - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Harold BeckerMaintaining harmony under all circumstances is the key to navigating through life. By remaining calm and composed in each moment, we keep life in perspective. We are able to connect with the bigger picture of potential while sorting out appropriate courses of action to address any situation ...
Views: 2227(12 votes) - How to Find the Lost Heart: The Solution to Life's Problems - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Glenn BergerWe are all looking to end our emotional suffering and solve our life's problems. We long to answer: How can I find love, stop being so anxious, lose weight, make money, have more energy, have a better marriage, be a better parent? In this post I’m going to give you the answer to your ...
Views: 2212(6 votes) - It 's Not About Knowing the Information - It's About Personally Applying the Information! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI have been on the 'speaking circuit' a fair bit over the past few weeks and have met hundreds of really special people. I am grateful for the invitations to share my information as I know that it really does make a difference in the lives of these people. However, sometimes I hear comments ...
Views: 1244(5 votes) - Leadership and Adversity: Turn Adversity into Opportunities: Senator Daniel Inouye Story [Part I of Two] - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis Part I of a two part article about US Senator Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ...
Views: 3422(114 votes) - Leadership and Adversity: Turn Adversity into Opportunities: US Senator Daniel Inouye Story [Part II of Two] - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis second part of the article about US Senator Daniel Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ...
Views: 2818(93 votes) - Leadership, Entrepreneur and Overcoming Adversity: The Monzer Hourani, P.E., story. Founder & Chairman of Medistar Corporation - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis groundbreaking proven Leadership research is about the relationship between "Leadership and Adversity." This research has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, best-selling authors, and leading scholars ...
Views: 3962(106 votes) - Leadership & Management-Under Fire: Major General Sid Shachnow, US Army, (Ret.) Story - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERMajor General Sid Shachnow, United States Army, (Ret.) Story This groundbreaking proven research into how to overcome adversity and the relation with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and ...
Views: 3181(104 votes) - Extemporary Non-Profit Leadership: Blenda Wilson, Ph.D., - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERExtemporary Non-Profit Leadership: Blenda Wilson, Ph.D., Retired President, Nellie Mae Educational Foundation This article is focused specifically on the lifetime of achievement in non-profit leadership, major contributions to educational leadership, and over four decades of dedication to ...
Views: 4161(126 votes) - Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein Part I - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Dr. Howard HallerEntrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein Chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company, Chairman of Business Life, Inc., Chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program, and President of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein is a excellent example of ...
Views: 3237(117 votes) - 3 Key Mental Strength Secrets for Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonYou hear it every day, not matter what the current economic situation, “they” say “If only ___” you fill in the blank. I hope you are not one of those people, I don’t think so otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this article. Think about this…why is that the people who always complain about ...
Views: 2094(12 votes) - Think thin, our brains are the most powerful organs in our bodies, why not use them - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Acharya HargreavesThink thin, by thinking thin we help our bodies lose weight even faster. Our brains are the most powerful organs in our bodies; they control everything, from blinking our eyes to jumping and running a triathlon. Without our brains we could not even move and we can harness a great power they ...
Views: 1001(2 votes) - What is Truth? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Zen BenefielWhat is truth? Is it objective, subjective, all inclusive or mutually exclusive? Does it apply even when we deny it? Do we have the capacity to know it with our senses? Are we greater beings under limitations of modern science and spirituality? How about cosmic truth? Are we alone or ...
Views: 1732(5 votes) - It Sounds So Easy, But Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Pat MussieuxThere is no passion to be found... in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela I was just on a phone call with a very close friend and we were discussing the content of my articles over the past few months. The title of this article is actually ...
Views: 1518(9 votes) - Positive self-talk and affirmations: Do they work? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gilbert RossPositive Self-talk and Affirmations are pretty much the same thing with the very subtle difference that affirmations are more often verbal or written while Self-talk is more often played out in our heads. I got to know about the idea of Self-talk quite recently through a book by Theodore ...
Views: 3616(6 votes) - ***Struggling with a Negative Attitude? Low Self-Esteem is Probably the Cause - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.(Excerpt from our Free Ebook How to Build Self-Esteem) A negative Attitude and low self-esteem go hand in hand. Your self-esteem is a direct reflection of what you think and how you feel about yourself . When you are plagued with negative thoughts about yourself, and desire a positive ...
Views: 6373(10 votes) - Hypnosis Can Help With Motion Sickness - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesHypnosis is well know for it’s effectiveness in treating many things such as weight loss, smoking, stress, IBS, phobias etc. It is also very effective at treating motion sickness. This is great because it removed the need for any drugs, or other potions that have side effects. How does ...
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