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- The Positivity Project - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Veronica WhiteAnd suddenly, I knew what I had to do. We have a running joke among my friends that, “V is always the one who is going to save the world”. (Ok, I will admit that there are a few of us that fit that description!) But it was as if the second the clock chimed midnight on the start of this brand ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - The Power of Good Choices - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Albert Garoli"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of CHOICE; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." (William Jennings Bryan) From the time we wake up and decide whether or not to take those extra minutes of sleep, our waking day is constantly spent making ...
Views: 1694(18 votes) - The Pros And Cons Of An Open Mind - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsAn open mind is good thing - most of the time. New ideas, new experience, increased knowledge, personal and professional growth, better relationships and an overall positive approach to life are just a few of the benefits of having an open mind. However, there are some pitfalls. Like an open ...
Views: 10109(2 votes) - The Pursuit of Happiness - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Felix EconomakisIn the previous blog I mentioned that the first step to happiness involves becoming free of your ‘tribe’ – whether that tribe is your family culture or society at large. By free I mean the ability to have your own freedom of thought and values within your tribe. Now some tribes are progressive ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - The Right to Time to be Alone - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Shirley GallupTime has been called, "The 4th Dimension" by some thinkers, but, at minimum, it seems to shrink or expand, not obeying any kind of "Natural Law." Individually, few of us feel like we have enough of it to do all we want to do, let alone making space and time for ourselves. It is generally ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Thinking Negative Thoughts? Learn To Stop Them Once and For All! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Rhod JonesAre you constantly thinking negative thoughts on a daily basis? If so then you need to address this problem as quickly as possible. We are constantly reminded of how negative thinking can prevent us from living the life we want, achieving what we want and being what we want. I was a ...
Views: 750(2 votes) - Three Phases In Obtaining Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Belinda DalyBeing confident in our own skin is important to our happiness. There are many causes for lack of confidence and low self-esteem, ranging from recurrent disapproval from adults in your formative years, being demeaned in front of others, and not to mention your own internal critic routinely ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Three Steps to Sound Mental Health that Lasts Forever - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy knowledge comes from the continuation of Carl Jung’s research concerning the meaning of dreams. I discovered that the unconscious mind that produces our dreams can be completely trusted because it has a divine origin, while Jung was afraid to unconditionally follow the unconscious guidance. ...
Views: 1021(2 votes) - Tips on Being Happier Beginning Today - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Larry CraneHere are several things that you can easily do to begin feeling happier each day. You will be as happy as you decide to be. In deciding to do nothing, that is exactly what you will accomplish — NOTHING. Your life is, and always will be, a reflection of what you are holding in mind. Involving ...
Views: 1498(4 votes) - Wave Your Magic Wand - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyWave your Magic Wand What would you bring into existence in your life if you could wave magic wand and everything just appeared? If there were no limits to what you could create and manifest, what would appear for you? Pay close attention now, here comes the truth… No wand is needed because ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web sites: ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - What Kids Need - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.What do Kids need? Children need to be seen and appreciated for who they are. Our job as an adult is to look at a child and ask, “Who can you be?” This means we create an atmosphere of curiosity and attention, which nurtures a child to find the essence of who they are. We support their way of ...
Views: 2511(4 votes) - WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksInteresting – I was talking to a client earlier on and we were talking about goals and I asked the question “what is it you actually want”. The answer was extremely unfocused; the client in question listing about half a dozen ‘things’. So I said let’s just focus on what is it you really want – ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - When Will You Let Go of Beliefs That No Longer Define You? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Overview of “Creation Energies” Brenda’s channeled, 15-minute, www.BlogTalkRadio.com show: Do to others as you would have them do to you is the basis for the new earth. Don’t put band-aids on your ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - Whine or Build a Bridge toward Happiness - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Sally MarksI was recently at a meeting where George Nakamura quoted a story by Buddhist Leader and Author Daisaku Ikeda. In this story, Ikeda asked the audience to imagine their biggest dream or heart’s desire was within reach. However, there was a catch. Separating them from the dream is a big river and ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - Winning In Life - How to Hit the Target Every Time! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe are often told to aim high in life, but we must aim at what we would hit instead. A general purpose is not enough. The arrow shot from the bow does not wander around to see what it can hit on its way, but flies straight to the mark. ~Og Mandino We can aim for the stars, but without clear ...
Views: 2085(2 votes) - You Can Do It - Stop Believing You Can't - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceMost individuals will spend their entire life being told that their dreams are something that they can’t do. “There is no way that you can play football with the boys”, or “No one would make you president”, or “You can’t possibly fly planes with all girls in the military”. It’s really hard to ...
Views: 3512(2 votes) - Your Sacred Power of Creation: Are you squandering it, or using it wisely? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Domenica PapaliaImagine if each day you woke up and found $100 dollars in your bank account; and there was nothing you had to do to earn that money. Every day, without fail, it simply showed up. Imagine that you could spend it on anything you wish. What would you spend it on? Your Sacred Feminine Power of ...
Views: 979(2 votes) - “I live to laugh and laugh to live.” (Milton Berle, 1908~2002) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziA reader writes, “I read your article, The Benefits of Laughter, and while finding it most informative I also felt as though it were rubbing salt in a wound. You see, unfortunately I cannot laugh, and have been looking for all sorts of medical help with this problem. Of course you didn’t know ...
Views: 1493(4 votes) - How to Compare Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergLet's face it, we all compare ourselves to others multiple times every day. Since comparing ourselves to others is something we do so often - we might as well learn how to do it right. By right, I mean with the result being that we feel more grateful about our current situation, not less ...
Views: 3617(34 votes) - 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) - 5 Steps to Emotional Healing for eating disorder sufferers. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterSince eating disorders are rooted in emotional conflicts, the solution for the problem can be found in emotional healing. Emotional healing doesn’t happen instantly; it is a process. Many existing treatments nowadays promote only a physical fix while the emotional component is severely ...
Views: 1993(7 votes) - In His Image: A Self-confidence Tool - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Loretta HallIn Genesis 1:26, God says: "let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth,and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." Have you ever doubted your ...
Views: 1502(7 votes) - Intuition-At-Work Expert Offers Tips on How to Stay Positive after a Job Loss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonThe national unemployment rate has soared to its highest level in 16 years, offering little encouragement to the 12 million plus Americans who are unemployed. During these difficult economic times, intuition expert and best-selling author Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed., offers sound advice on how to ...
Views: 1580(7 votes) - 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 New You in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Ali SharifiHow many times have you told yourself that this year you're going to finally lose that weight or quit smoking or look for a better job? How often do you carry over your New Year's resolutions from one year to the next? If you're like most people, you come up with a long wish list of things you ...
Views: 835(7 votes) - Find your Daily Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Bruce MillsAs you probably can tell that I am passionate about golf. Anyone who plays golf or bowls knows that there are times when your mind can get you down. There are times that you wonder if you ever golfed or bowled before because nothing is working or you may have a good round or game going and want ...
Views: 1309(12 votes) - Personal Development and the Curse of Useless Thought - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Willie HortonI’m writing this article on a Friday morning. A couple of years back, I did a breakfast seminar – a short discussion on effective personal development – for a large organization in Dublin. Early on in my presentation, I mentioned that fact that I was greeted at the door by a particularly ...
Views: 2345(12 votes) - 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill (from Inspirational Books) - Part Three - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill (from Inspirational Books) - Part Three Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: www.creativekiwis.com/ http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock + www.lulu.com/craiglock The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: ...
Views: 1375(5 votes) - ***Healing - An Excerpt from Nurturing Wellness through Radical Self-Care: A Living in Balance Guide and Workbook - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Janet NestorI have chosen to share a philosophy of healing that was defined for me a year or so ago during meditation. This new way of thinking is going to change your life and the lives of those you love and cherish. You’ll change your self-talk and change the way you interact with members of your family ...
Views: 3767(10 votes) - Achieving A Fulfilling Life; Is It Possible ? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from fatima daEveryone always talks about living a fulfilling life or achieving one at minimum. The term fulfilling can be difficult because to one person with small children that might be fulfilling, while another person may not feel fulfilled until they have a million in the bank. Different things are ...
Views: 973(5 votes) - All You Have to Do is Nothing - A Radical Perspective on Healing & the Spiritual Path - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Anandra GeorgeThat’s it. The entire spiritual path summed up in one sentence. The mystic essence of all the world’s religions. The achingly simple, hilarious cosmic joke (when you get it, you’ll probably erupt into ecstatic laughter and finally understand why the saints are always smiling.) Brilliantly said ...
Views: 1154(5 votes) - Changing Your Perception - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Anne AngelheartHow you view the world around you is also creating what you believe and how you act or react to certain situations. I had so many clients in the last 3 months share with me the many things that seem to be coming up for them. A few common ones were noticing that they were having issues with ...
Views: 1231(5 votes) - Do You Have Enough Time? Then Why Aren't You Sleeping Well? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Larry CraneThe only reason we don't have enough time is because we have a belief that says, "I don't have enough time." Because we are holding in mind "not having enough time," we get to be right. In an effort to try to gain more time, we may give up sleep in an attempt to finish everything on our to-do ...
Views: 1577(5 votes) - How to Free Yourself from a Painful Mindset and Win the Game of Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI had an epiphany watching Tiger Woods play in The Masters recently. It was the last day of play and he was in the zone, playing like his old winner self and moving up in the pack. But then he made a mistake, and another, and another. He began to grimace, obviously upset with himself. His ...
Views: 1552(5 votes) - How To Use The Power of Positive Thought - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Richard ThorneA positive frame of mind is vital for several reasons. Confident positive thought patterns are normally shown to raise overall performance in productivity and quality. We very often will think much more creatively and function much better anytime we're feeling positive and well. If you are on ...
Views: 663(5 votes) - I Know You Really Love Me - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresFor most of my life, I assumed there was something deep, dark and shameful about myself that would make people recoil in horror from me, if they really got to know me. This belief was unconscious, and it actually took a lot of work for me to admit this to myself. It was necessary, because I kept ...
Views: 2129(5 votes) - Illness, Diagnosis and Recovery: Is Your Doctor Programming You to Stay ill? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDIt is 1999, and I am sitting in the consultant's office. He closes my file and looks me straight in the eye. "Yes, you have ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome," he tells me. "I'm afraid there is nothing we can do to help you. You'll always have it, but in time you may be able to manage it. Good ...
Views: 1155(10 votes) - Letting go of Complaining and Begin to Feel Better - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Larry CraneSo often we get so caught up in complaining that we forget that we have an option to choose to do something else. We have also conditioned ourselves to COMPLAIN about anything we dislike. And without realizing it, we have further given ourselves both a negative and deconstructive outlet in ...
Views: 1367(5 votes) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits (Part II) - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesIn the first part of this article: Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits I discussed some general facts about what mental health is, why it is important and provided a short, simplified description of depression. In this part I would like to focus more on the healthy ...
Views: 2003(5 votes) - POWER OF THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Economicsmad SIntroduction: Thoughts are much finer than the electricity. Human thoughts are the greatest dynamic force on the earth. A strong thought makes a man stronger from within. There is a famous and good quote in English that “Thinking makes the man”. Therefore, one should always have positive ...
Views: 4226(5 votes) - Rupture and Repair: What I learned about Healing from my Broken Leg - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Meredith HinesThree months ago, in a freak accident involving a puppy, a feral cat, and a nasty curb, I broke my leg in two places. After emergency surgery I awoke from my anesthesia haze and faced my most grueling physical teaching yet. Painful and frustrating as it was, this injury offered an incredible ...
Views: 2378(5 votes) - Stress Management Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Rick WilleyThere are many stress management techniques and ways to manage stress. Before we get into that let's quickly discuss some causes of stress before we learn these stress management techniques Most of these are those little four letter words like: work, kids, (Though they are also very much a ...
Views: 921(5 votes) - Ten Top Ways to Have More Positive Energy - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from karen Hood-CaddyWith our environment consciousness these days, we are all being careful to ensure we use energy wisely. But what about our personal energy? Just as we want to make sure the heat doesn't leak out the windows and doors of our houses, we need to have the same awareness of the energy leaks in ...
Views: 1220(5 votes) - The Effects of Stress On The Person With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Angie CarterArthritis by itself can be very stressful and very taxing on your body. The source of the stress can be from the pain that no one but you, can understand, or it can be having enough energy to get you through one day and being totally exhausted and having to stay in bed the next day. Or looking ...
Views: 1555(5 votes) - The Game Of Joy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Joy is a net of love in which you can catch souls.” - Mother Teresa There are two things that have always astounded me about us Human Beings. The first is just how complex we can be with our thinking and behaviour. The second is that, despite all our complexities, what drives us at a ...
Views: 1600(5 votes) - Ways to reduce the risk of falling into these memory invaders - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Freddy GandarillaAs you should know when trying to remember under these emotional situations will not help you memorize at all. Trying to remember when you're sad, frustrated, stressed, uncertain or irritated can really lower your memorization potential. These emotions are enemies of memory. The two leading ...
Views: 1311(5 votes) - Stop Worrying: 8 Tips to Eliminate Worry & Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneWorrying feeds fears and doubts. Worrying wastes time and consumes energy. Worrying weakens ambition and breeds inaction. Worrying will cripple our confidence, faith, and ability to reason. Worrying kills the ability to think big and reveals an inability to control one’s thoughts. Worrying is ...
Views: 1881(8 votes) - Stronger Than Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Terri RichardsI don't have cancer. But my Mom and my best friend do. Two of my grandparents did too. Many times I have thought about the great strength they have shown in fighting this elusive opponent. How do you fight it? You can't see it on the outside, but you know it's there. Any given day you wonder if ...
Views: 933(8 votes) - Catastrophe? Or Inconvenience? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKListening to the weather forecast one frigid day, I realized how much we are influenced by the catastrophic thinking of the media. The weatherman reported, "The weather has brought more misery to the St. Louis area." Certainly, the weather was causing problems that day. An ice storm caused ...
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