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- Fearless in Difficult Times - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Ton PascalAm I making the right choice? Should I change directions and line of work, or should I look for another job? When things are not what you used to know, and difficult times surround you at every turn, it is normal that you start questioning yourself and your motivation. BUT it is then that you ...
Views: 1451 - The Practical Side of Courage - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideIn the first months of the current economic crisis, I felt pretty removed from the situation. It was something I read about in the New York Times and heard way too much about on Marketplace.? In the last few weeks, however, the reality of economic depression has moved closer and closer to home, ...
Views: 946 - Fatigue Causes - Why Am I So Tired? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Patrice EvansFatigue is one of the most common complaints today. Because of the hectic world we live in, exhaustion will most likely continue. Having fatigue is not a natural state. Children and animals are not fatigued. When they get tired, they go to sleep and then awaken renewed and fresh. Most adults ...
Views: 1968 - CROSS-TRAINING IN THE SELF-GROWTH JOURNEY - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from William CottringerCROSS-TRAINING IN THE SELF-GROWTH JOURNEY By Bill Cottringer “There are two ways to get to the finish line quicker—run faster and bring the finish line closer.” ~The author. Today we are all getting headaches from the ever-growing ornery overload, distress from the difficulty of keeping ...
Views: 924 - Everyone is Important - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVEveryone has critical skills and knowledge that are important to many other people in the company. Use Better Titles for Each Person Some years ago, when I started in business, the job of the receptionist was to answer the telephone and direct the callers to the appropriate people. Today, ...
Views: 1152 - The Secret of Self Care for Lawyers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Lama TantrapaDo you ever have the feeling that the world is out to get you? Have you ever experienced a time in your life when nothing seems to go right and even the mundane tasks seem to be a struggle? You’re not alone. Peter was just such a person. One day he was on his way to work and things just seem to ...
Views: 1646 - SELF-GROWTH REALITY REPAIR - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from William CottringerSELF-GROWTH REALITY REPAIR By Bill Cottringer “Common sense is the simple knack of seeing something as it is and doing things as they should be done.” ~Mark Twain. This article has been written for both self-growth writers and readers. Having been an avid student, teacher, practitioner, ...
Views: 984 - ***Stop Mumbling and Cure Lazy Lip Syndrome Today! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThere is nothing more frustrating than having people ask you to repeat yourself because they did not hear what you were saying. There are several reasons why this may be happening: you may be soft-spoken; you may have an accent in which you are not enunciating your words clearly; or, you may ...
Views: 12126(1 vote) - Make Every Minute Count - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVYour mind is your most precious asset. You must be continually working to increase the quality of your thinking. Your mind is your most precious asset. You must be continually working to increase the quality of your thinking. Turn Driving Time Into Learning Time One of the best ways is to turn ...
Views: 960(2 votes) - Creating Your Desired Life - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Cindy SilverlockMany people struggle to survive without realizing they have the power within to create change. With every new millennium we get the opportunity to work with new paradigms, or ways of experiencing life. The paradigm we are shifting out of puts the focus outside of yourself for healing and ...
Views: 1766(2 votes) - Worry Is A Dangerous Pastime - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Darel RutherfordWorry Is A Dangerous Pastime Worry is imagination, dangerously misused. Why would I call worry dangerous? Because our thoughts not only create our reality; they are our reality! So, by imagining the worst, you set the stage for that feared outcome to happen. When it happens, your worry then ...
Views: 1851 - Amazing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michelle GottliebWhen I go to the gym, I notice all the other people who are in the gym with me. But you might be surprised as to whom I admire most. Naturally, all the hard bodies are pretty to look at. The kids in their twenties are all in wonderful shape. But they are not who I admire. I admire the person who ...
Views: 1031 - Spring Clean Your Inner Environment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleFeeling a little sluggish these days? Having trouble focusing on what needs to get done? Fed up with dragging around ten tons of useless baggage? Clutter happens! Not only in tucked away closets or out-of- the-way basements, but in your heart. When the heart is stagnant your energy is on ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Coping With Change - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Nova ReedLife-changing events can send a jolt through your well-being, creating a state of unbalance and stress. A major change in your life such as the death of a loved one, losing your job, a divorce, or a major financial change can pull the rug right out from under you, leaving you facing in a ...
Views: 2364 - 3 Steps to Setting Great Goals - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Steve UhlenbrockIn the past I have written about replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts and ideas on how to get what you really want. Today I am going to write about Goal setting and how to use this tool to help you get what you want. Realize that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so if ...
Views: 1284 - Your Control Center - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lucy Grace YaldezianTaking a road trip anytime soon? Whether you are driving alone, or with family members, here’s a creative way to pass the time. Imagine that somewhere in your body-mind is a Control Center where all of your body’s systems are monitored. Imagine that this Control Center also monitors the full ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping Into the Qi - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Elene GuschEven if you are in the midst of being treated with acupuncture or other methods of healing, it’s always useful to find ways to help yourself in between treatments. Emotional Freedom Technique is a deceptively simple use of common acupuncture/acupressure points that you can learn in just a few ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - Coping With The Uncopable: The Coat - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsCoping strategies are designed to keep the person alive and functioning. Some people call these strategies defense mechanisms or avoidance - some might even go as far as talking about denial. That's all very judgmental and I personally prefer coping strategies. Why you may ask? Because these ...
Views: 1860 - Are YOU The Reason Why You Suffer? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from James LeGrandI have a good friend that recently decided to move her family back to her home state. To save money, she and her husband decided to live with her mom and dad temporarily. They both found jobs, and everything was looking good for them. She then began putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on ...
Views: 1065 - Helpful Tips for Dealing with Recession Fatigue - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackHas financial stress recently pushed you over the edge? Do you feel like you are getting hit from all sides? Are you looking for new ways to deal with the economic pressure? You are not alone. First, I am putting all the usual money talk aside. If you are feeling pressured to smile all the ...
Views: 2561(5 votes) - Healthy, Effective Communication in our Body and in our World - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from antonella ercolaniIt's the era of Internet and we can talk in seconds with someone on the other side of the planet, but it's obvious that there's never been a time of deeper isolation than this one. Real communication, real connections require the ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively, but ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - De-Bunking the Life Balance Myth - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Miki StrongLife-balance is a myth! Yes, you heard right. There's no such thing as life balance - at least not on a permanent basis. Let me explain… The Myth To say that you have life-balance implies that all areas of your life are in balance - physical, career, financial, relationships, spiritual - ...
Views: 899 - Real Self Help - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Fred HareA few years ago, the city I live in was awarded federal funds to assist the disadvantaged. This money was not used for education, small business start up or some other project that would boost their ability in some way. Instead, one of the main streets in the poorer part of town was landscaped ...
Views: 1213 - ***The 2 Things You Must Do to Eliminate a Nasal Voice - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we hear the word nasality, we tend to think of New York City and her 5 boroughs. Excessive nasality is not limited just to New Yorkers though. I have found various forms of nasality common in certain pockets of both the United States and Canada. If you are from Philadelphia, Detroit, or ...
Views: 25644(6 votes) - The Brick - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Ton PascalHow many times have you asked yourself, ‘why is this happening to me?’ or ‘why is God punishing me?’ Whatever word you give to your problem and choose to search on the net for an answer or explanation, you will find thousands of places that claim to be able to free you from all of your ...
Views: 1153 - What Do You Do When You Find Out Your Spouse Is Being Unreasonsable, Inconsiderate, and Selfish? And Can't Accept Your Well Mean - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Pamela LipeHave you begun to notice that your partner is more selfish than you ever thought? Does it seem like she will never understand you. Does it feel like he’s being inconsiderate and even treating you poorly? It’s not uncommon for us to see our beloved partner in a less favorable light after ...
Views: 3299(1 vote) - Financial Distress - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Susan Del GattoAre you addicted? In today’s economy you have to search for ways to save money and pull the reins in on your spending sprees. Unfortunately, stress is not only a repetitive disorder but in certain instances as with financial stress, it also acts as a cycling stressor. What do you do when ...
Views: 1744 - How (And Why) To Do A Reality Check Before Buying Your Next Self-Improvement Program - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonThe promises they make give you goose bumps. "Just follow these simple steps," one self-improvement program insists, "and we guarantee you’ll achieve happiness and success beyond your wildest dreams.” How can you resist? You’d have to be an idiot to not invest your time, money and hope to get ...
Views: 3119(5 votes) - Seek The Power In Your Problems - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dennis Merritt Jones"Happiness requires problems" ~ H. L. Hollingworth She must have thought I had gone a bit batty when I smiled like the Cheshire Cat and congratulated her for the painful relationship problem for which she had come to me for spiritual mentoring. I told her she could actually celebrate her ...
Views: 991 - Surgery Patients Risk Emotional Scars, Too: Memories Recorded While "Unconscious" Can Have Disastrous Results - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Leah FriedmanIn addition to waking up with a new nose, or a repaired spinal disk, patients can awake with an irrational fear, depression or other emotional scars. Despite the use of general anesthesia, information is still recorded in the mind even when patients are unconscious, and what is said near ...
Views: 2085 - Stress Success Quickies - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Helaine HarrisDoesn’t Stress Success seem like an oxymoron to you? It sure did to me, at first! Keeping up with modern life is often complicated by the very technological advances and other conveniences that are meant to streamline our day, often creating even more havoc than we had before. We have the ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Forgiveness, How to Let Go. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Ton PascalI was overwhelmed with emails after I published my personal experiences with forgiveness. I was surprised to see how many people felt like I did, and “could wear my shoes," so to speak. But very few felt the inner motivation to finally make the ‘jump’ and bridge the gap. Each individual has ...
Views: 1416 - Be Driven - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I LOVE WHAT I DO. I’m blessed enough to have chosen a career path where I’m surrounded by high achievers every day. The area of personal development is something I fell in love when I was only eighteen years old. To have a life where I actually get to work side by side with ...
Views: 905 - What’s In Your Journal? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOV“WELL, EXCUSE ME!” did I hear you say? “What’s in my journal? That’s getting mighty personal right off the bat this Monday morning, isn’t it?” But, more likely you’re saying: “Uh, journal? … What journal?” So my question isn’t really that nosey. My guess is that you don’t have or keep a ...
Views: 1853 - Self-Help Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I love the latest CareerBuilder.com commercial. Besides being extremely entertaining, CareerBuilder makes a powerful point at the end of the commercial with two tag lines; Self-Help Yourself and Start Building. If you haven’t seen it, after reading today’s FYI / TGIM log on ...
Views: 926 - Are you a Problem-Keeper or an Answer-Seeker? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Vickie ChampionNo one, regardless of class, profession, or location, can say that the current financial crisis is not having an impact on them. Yet, when I say to people that we need to repair our relationships with money first, they just look a bit uncomfortable and shrug their shoulders. A while back, an ...
Views: 1134 - The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com A Dynamic Whole THE BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER AND CRYING Two of the most potent forms of emotional expression known to humanity are crying and laughing. They are so universal that ...
Views: 2403 - Turn Your Cash into Someone Else’s Treasure! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVHow many times have you heard yourself saying, ‘I’ve got to find something to do with all this stuff!’? Well, here is an economic and profitable solution to help you get motivated. Sell your unwanted belongings in online auction sites instead of throwing them away. You can make extra money while ...
Views: 1111 - Tips on Saving Money Personal Finance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVYou need to understand the power of saving money. So many people out there claim to be saving but they do not do it properly. The potential earnings they can gain from the operation are reduced drastically. There are many tips on saving money that you can use, and they reflect in every aspect of ...
Views: 859 - Tips for Recycling and Reusing Paper and Related Materials - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVEvery frugal and environment-conscious consumer knows that recycling and reusing old products can save a great deal of money, while at the same time helping us to use our limited natural resources more wisely. All other things being equal, it is better to use recycled materials when they are ...
Views: 1576 - Tips for Finding Old Items that can be Reused - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVWhile many of us simply throw away old products without a second thought, the truth is that many of those recyclable products can be given new life with just a little imagination. There are a number of different products which, instead of being thrown away, can be reused, if not by you, then ...
Views: 1120 - Recycled Items: Easy to Find - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVRecycling is a free and easy way to assist in the efforts for a cleaner and healthier environment. Before you throw anything away, take a few seconds to consider whether the item is recyclable, and if it is, recycle it instead of throwing it in the trash. Some examples of recycled items right ...
Views: 3914 - Little Bodies, Big Imaginations - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVMany of us lead such busy lives that we rarely have the time or energy to plan as much quality family time as we would like to. Kids have school and sports obligations, mom and dad have jobs in or out of the house and by the time all is said and done, how much time has the family really spent ...
Views: 1077 - How to Reduce the Amount of Waste in Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVIf you could choose one thing that is most important to do in order to save the environment, it would be cutting down on the amount of waste generated by your own household. While cutting down on the amount of wastes generated by businesses and other facilities is of course important, a huge ...
Views: 2607 - Help Do Your Part by Recycling Products - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVMany of us simply throw away our used cans, without realizing that those old cans can actually be put to good use. In addition to the traditional recycling programs, there are a number of interesting and crafty uses to which old cans can be put. All it takes to make those old cans new again is ...
Views: 895 - The Values of Giving and Self Worth - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThinking and caring about others allows a person to learn more about life than thinking and caring about himself or herself alone. Finding an interest in helping others can teach you about how other people live and how difficult life can be in many circumstances. Caring about others opens up ...
Views: 6405 - Why Do People Who Are Unemployed Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Valerie OliverProcrastination can be a major issue challenging people who are need employment. You've been searching for a job for months, maybe even a few years now. You're in this situation because you: were laid off from work because your company experienced downsizing, merged with another company or was ...
Views: 2301 - Who Is Wearing Your Pants? Living Your Dreams . . . Not Your Hopes - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA solitary fantasy can transform a million realities. —Maya Angelou Who is “wearing the pants” in your life? Who determines your destiny and success? One aspect to wearing your pants is creating your present and future. You are the creator of your destiny . . . so what does that look like for ...
Views: 1912 - Validation of Food for Thought - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLet us not deceive ourselves here . . . if any of us think ourselves to be wise based on popular standards of this age, think again. But we can be smart. Oh, we can be real smart about what it takes to bring our bodies to a state of good and even great health! We already know to give our ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Why You Can't Just "Let Go" of a Limiting Belief - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mandy EvansI am shocked at the number of self help and motivalional experts experts who tell people to let go of limiting beliefs and create new ones! I see it in books, on blogs and promotions of all sorts. Almost everything out there about limiting beliefs is filled with this nonsense. Why am I so ...
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