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- 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: 1102(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: 1555(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: 1122 - 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: 1064(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: 756(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: 2750(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: 4160(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: 1183(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: 892(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: 1452(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: 982(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: 1128(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: 1279(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: 2504(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: 1168(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: 2971(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: 1344(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: 2271(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: 923(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: 1156(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: 949(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: 1106(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: 1096(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: 1250(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: 1964(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: 2037(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: 1073(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: 3183(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: 2633(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: 3735(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: 2964(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: 3923(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: 2994(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: 1875(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: 856(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: 1489(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: 1327(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: 3467(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: 6129(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 ...
Views: 3174(5 votes) - Affirmations - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsAffirmations do work! Often people give up on affirmations after a few weeks as they feel that they are not working. I often describe an affirmation as being like a seed. You have to be patient, nurture it and cherish it, until it blossoms into what you desire. Often you can’t see the seed ...
Views: 1638(7 votes) - Stress Response System: The Level of Stress You Feel Is Within Your Realm of Control - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jill PrinceWhat do you know about your stress hormones and how they are produced in the body? We all have a lot of room to move in terms of how much stress we feel at any given time. Are you from the CroMagnon period? Maybe you’ve been in a relationship with a cave dweller (been there, done that), but ...
Views: 894(6 votes) - ***Overcoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOvercoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus When I was a kid I used to chat with adults waiting for the bus on bus benches. Taking opinion polls with this captive audience in the summer in south Florida in the Fifties was easy. People will tell a kid anything when there's absolutely ...
Views: 3241(16 votes) - BE YOUR OWN GURU (After all…who was the Buddha’s Buddha?) - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Michael DaileyBE YOUR OWN GURU (After all…who was the Buddha’s Buddha?) By: Mike Dailey “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common ...
Views: 1924(10 votes) - Change A Habit In 28 Days - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Jon RhodesI will show you a very simple, but incredibly effective method of making permanent changes to your habits. Physiologists agree that it generally takes about 28 days to change a habit. 28 days of consciously trying to make a change should lead to a permanent change. You must live ...
Views: 8986(6 votes) - Want to Live an Authentic Life? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Pat Mussieux"DO you want to live an authentic life?" What would it take? What changes do you need to make? It all begins with the way we think. "If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting." You've got to change something for something to change. If you sincerely feel that ...
Views: 1231(8 votes) - How to turn “Easy Does it” into Do it - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction Why easy does it works; It’s the old adage haste makes waste. Each day nature gives us a great example of easy does it as slowly, the sun rises every single day. Learn from this to go gradually, pace yourself Agnes Repplier: “It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, ...
Views: 964(2 votes) - The Power of a Mantra - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from M.J. Ryansung__mantra400jpgWhen I was a child, dealing with my particular configuration of a dysfunctional family, I remember lying awake in bed night after night, year after year, too afraid to go to sleep. There were some willow trees outside my window I used to watch. No matter how hard the wind blew, ...
Views: 949(2 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: 1069 - Trust your Unconscious Golf Mind to Align Your Club for a Better Pre-Shot Routine - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Andrew FoggHow much is the accuracy of your golf shot influenced by club alignment at address and how much is down to your instinctive or unconscious golf ability? Now I'm not talking here about the complexity of aligning the various parts of your body when you address the ball. That's a subject for your ...
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