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- Definition: Life Worth Living - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie Ouellette"Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact." - William James Attitude is everything. I know that you've heard this before and either agreed or disagreed. Either way, you were confirming its truth. Attitude is a filter for everything going into your mind and ...
Views: 2907 - Definition: Overcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteOvercoming Adversity It seems there are two main types of coaching clients: Those who are defeated by nothing and those who give up at the first "bump in the road". The operative word is "bump", not "hill", not "mountain", not "mountain range" but "bump”. What does this mean? This refers ...
Views: 19362(4 votes) - 6 Ways To Be A Sexier Woman - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Donna TurnerWomen love to feel sexy, and when they do, not only do they please their partners, but they feel better about themselves. A women's sex appeal can do a big number on her comfort, her happiness and most importantly, her self confidence. But in between taking the kids to school and picking up the ...
Views: 4179 - 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: 1252 - The Challenge Of Waiting In A Fast-Paced World - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnThere is nothing quite as agonizing as waiting. We wait for people. We wait for reports and news. We wait to get to where we want to go. Waiting slows us down and it also speeds us up. It speeds us up in that we get restless, anxious and agitated. We might become even more motivated and ...
Views: 2363(2 votes) - ***The Enchantment Of Tribes To Belong To - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Barbara Becker HolsteinI am remembering and have a desire to share with you, a beautiful story told to me by a young lady. This story fills me with positive emotions. It was the end of the World War II and her dad was returning home. He came from a very close network of Italian families that lived near each other in ...
Views: 1026 - The Greatest Outcome - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Justin HeraldSchool was never really my cup of tea. I always struggled with the way we were taught, as well as the way some of my teachers viewed my potential. Comments like “Justin lacks potential”, or “Justin needs to blend in more” really didn’t assist either. One teacher in particular seemed to really ...
Views: 1154 - Strike While The Iron Is Warm - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Linda SapadinYour feelings are significant. Your opinion counts. Your ideas are valuable. Yet, all too often, if you give voice to these matters in the middle of a heated exchange, your input will be distorted or discarded. Indeed, striking while the iron is hot may get you scalded. Though you may be ...
Views: 1463 - ***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: 1251 - Imperfection - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaIt must have been about a year ago, I went out for dinner with this gorgeous young man. He had just been promoted to Captain ( Airline) and was very excited and enthusiastic. He asked the crew if they would like to join him for dinner. As is very often the case with us crew, we hate to commit ...
Views: 929 - How To Use Your Brain (And Most Importantly, the Subconscious Mind) to Get What You Really Want Out Of Life - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Craig LockWeb Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of ...
Views: 3052(1 vote) - Every Thought You Think Creates - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from PeeJay NowlingEvery thought you think creates that very reality for you. If you see yourself as lacking and poor then you will be lacking and poor. If your thinking is going after and gaining wealth then wealth is what you will obtain. It's simple to manifest in your life whatever you desire. Visualize ...
Views: 1770 - Why is Personal Transformation From The Inside So Important? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleTransformed (wo)man can now FLI…on his/her own!... or Engendering FLI (The Feel like It) factor @ work. Billions are spent annually on skills training in South Africa and 80% of it is wasted. Typically around 1%-3% of annual salary budgets are apparently invested in people development, and ...
Views: 2458 - Positively Passionate People - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Lee RidenourTrue passion is one of the most powerful feelings one may feel in their lifetime. One can become so passionate about something that they feel they would die for it (and sometimes do.) It may be one of the most powerful of all human emotions. Passion can be harnessed for good, or for evil. ...
Views: 3148 - "Transforming Your Relationship - Mind Freedom" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandPart 8 of 8 When you turn the keys of Mind Freedom, you unlock the potential for a truly satisfying union. By paying positive attention to your relationship, focusing on the qualities you want it to exhibit and seeing your part in its evolution, you can break free from limited societal ...
Views: 907 - A Secret You Don't Want To Know - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Linda SapadinA Secret You Don’t Want to Know By Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. Psst, want to hear a secret? A secret that will bring you wealth, health and a svelte body with little if any effort? Looks like a lot of people want to hear just such a secret. So many that the very attractive looking book “The Secret” ...
Views: 1361 - Teacher - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Robert CohnTeacher The question was asked "what do you mean?" The student speaking in front of the class... a teacher of men with authentic precision they approach the proof with nervous disposition. "This one will work, holding XY rendition" "The variable is"...the student speaks "not the question" (in a ...
Views: 1177 - Holistic And Spiritual Healing Techniqes To Increase Your Energy! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesThe true nature of healing is about generating optimum energy in order to fully enjoy living your life. Healing is much more than a technique of doing, it is a state of Being; Being at peace with ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and our lives. Let's explore how to create more healing ...
Views: 1757 - 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: 1339 - Psychology Of Strength - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Joshua Hewett“True strength comes from within”. We've all heard similar sayings. Most successful athletes know that their mindset plays a strong role in their performance. Many recreational athletes and trainees also realize on some level that their thoughts and moods affect their workouts. But very ...
Views: 2762(2 votes) - Wake Up and Live (It's Later Than We Think, But Not That Late!) - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from James NapierWhen are we going to start having more fun in life, laugh more, tell more jokes, and enjoy who we are without being addicted to a harmful substance as so many are these days? I've been thinking about this lately — perhaps watching a little too much TV cable network news has been the ...
Views: 1103 - Teaching Tip: Low Profile Intervention - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Tim RosanelliHere's a tip that I learned from my Grandma that works extremely well in the classroom. Growing up, when my grandmother would talk to my brother and I, she would finish sentences with the phase "Do you know what I mean?" or "Do you know what that is?" Constantly, confirming that my brother and I ...
Views: 6848 - Probabilitism - Playing The Odds In Life - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Steve GillmanProbabilitism? I just invented the word to describe an ideology of living life according to the odds, or more specifically, making decisions according to them. Life, after all, is all about making decisions, and we need some guide for making better ones. The most common explicit guide to ...
Views: 1110 - Self-Appreciation - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2021 from Charles HeinekeI believe that a low sense of self-worth is a major problem plaguing most people today. It often underlies many other problems we face. Without a healthy sense of oneself, we feel unworthy of respect and of good things in our life. Our society has often taught us to value others and to ...
Views: 2334 - Bad Luck - The Mistakes That Cause It - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Steve GillmanThere are two ways to improve the good luck / bad luck ratio in your life. One is to take steps to do those things that lead to more good luck. The other is to stop doing the things that cause bad luck. This lesson is about the latter. It is an examination of the actions, habits and thinking of ...
Views: 4754(2 votes) - "Hello, How Are You?" is a Trick Question. Do You Know the Right Answer? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Dr. Kathy Joyce AbbottPeople usually get this answer wrong when they first start out trying to think positively. We did. We Attract What We Say The universal law of attraction says that we attract to us whatever we say. So, if our answer to the simple question, “Hi, How are you?” is something like “okay,” – that ...
Views: 1883 - The Truth About Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Matthew CostelloTrue happiness comes from the inside; it’s a choice that you make. Far too often I hear people say, “I’ll be happy when I get a new job or when I meet the person of my dreams,” the list goes on and on; however, there is one important element missing from these statements and expectations. ...
Views: 733 - The Severance From Being - by We live our lives separated from Being.
We are divorced from the Being of others around us as well as from our own inner Being.
Animals, which we consider as inferior, are doing much better - they are never disconnected from their inner-being. In fact, each animal is an intact, united essence, ...
Views: 1443 - Finding Your Joy Factor, Your Happiness Set Point - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Irene BeckerTHE MAGIC OF BUMBLEBEES AND JOY by Irene Becker, Chief Success Officer, Just Coach It www.justcoachit.com Science tells us that there is no logical reason to explain how a bumblebee can fly. No way to understand the bumblebee’s aerodynamic capability. And yet this small, winged insect has ...
Views: 1385 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part One - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 4869(1 vote) - How to Make Good Life Decisions (Updated) - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Make Good Life Decisions (Updated) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication. Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 977 - How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Web sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 3161 - The Magic of Believing - the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Believing - the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Publishing Guidelines: This piece (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print. "We share what we know, so that we all may grow." ...
Views: 7987(3 votes) - Seven Easy Ways to Build Unshakeable Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairJust about everybody will suffer from a lack of confidence at some time. Having a set of simple exercises you can practice during these times is an invaluable aid to getting your confidence level back on track as quickly as possible. Here are seven things you can do to boost or maintain your ...
Views: 1632 - Learning the Art of Self-empowerment - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Anne WolskiHave you ever met someone who has such a friendly disposition that he or she is able to almost instantly make friends with people, even in a room full of strangers? This type of person is normally known as a people person and is genuinely charismatic and charming and can have a positive ...
Views: 1204 - Change is Vital to End Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleySo, you are at the point where you realize that you have Binge Eating Disorder and you want to make a change in your life for the better… But what do you do next? If you are like how I was, a mixture of emotions used to begin to fill my head about what my new self would be like. I was excited ...
Views: 2118 - What is Stress? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoStress is an interpretation of an event or circumstance which is understood to be a threat. It can be any force or pressure put on a system (living or nonliving) which may result in a need for the system to adapt or change. Stress on human beings is like a rubber band. You also stretch to ...
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