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- Is Business Literacy Holding Your Company Back? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Liz GuthridgeAs your teachers told you, the three R's—reading, writing and 'rithmetic—are fundamental to learning. Now that you're out of the classroom and in the work world, you still use the three R's every day. But how are you dealing with the clashes they can cause—especially when everyone's skill ...
Views: 1085 - Creating Your Best Life: Remember to Stretch - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryAs my body ages, I grow more aware of the power and importance of stretching. At some point, it became a necessary part of any workout. In my twenties, I could dash-and-go, but now, if I skip the post-exercise stretch, I notice it. I lose flexibility, I don't feel as good, and my workouts ...
Views: 1381 - The Baby Boomer Generation and the Demographics of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Beverly OMalleyThe baby boomer generation is the population that represents the children of the silent generation (born prior to 1945). They became the parents to generation X (born 1965-1981). The baby boomers have exerted significant influence on the trends seen in modern societies simply because their ...
Views: 2850(1 vote) - Can the Narcissist Help Himself? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Sam VakninIn the book describing the fabulous tales of Baron Munchhausen, there is a story about how the legendary nobleman succeeded to pull himself out of a quicksand marsh – by his own hair. Such a miracle is not likely to recur. Narcissists cannot cure themselves any more than other mental patients ...
Views: 2719 - Consistency is Key - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Sharmen LaneIf you want to do anything well you must be consistent in your efforts. If you want to do anything great you must be consistently great in your efforts and always looking to be and do better than the day before. My most successful coaching clients are the ones who consistently make their ...
Views: 679 - Tired of Bewildering Answers? It is Time to Ask the Right Questions - by Our government, our companies and our institutions are all in states of disarray. Is this because We The People didn't ask the right questions?
President Barak Obama will sign the $787 billion economic stimulus package today calling it "a major milestone on our road to recovery." The public, ...
Views: 975 - He Who Buries His Head in The Sand is Apt to Get His Butt Kicked - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Glenda GibbsI recently had a conversation with someone who is experiencing turmoil in his life. Having a curious nature about me I asked what kept him in his uncomfortable situation. His response, “It’s comfortable and at least I know what’s going on, if I change I won’t know ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - May You Live in Interesting Times - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from james liuThese are tough times! The Chinese have a blessing, which some people take as a curse, but the statement is “May you live in interesting times.” One thing for sure, you do! So when you hear whiners moaning and complaining about the economy, reframe it. These are interesting times! ...
Views: 764 - Life Evaluation - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Leslie GailThere are a lot of unknowns right now in society and it is difficult not to feel the fear and uncertainty. No matter what your situation is, you are likely to feel a sense of camaraderie with others. The universe will sometimes provide circumstances to push you to take a step back from your life ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - 35 Things to Decide Before Starting a Support Group - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Lisa CopenLeading a support group can seem like an overwhelming task, but follow along with this simple checklist to cover all of the administrative tasks, and it will run much smoother down the road. [1] Purpose of your group. Sit down and work on a mission statement of 1-2 sentences so you understand ...
Views: 1019 - The End of Magic-Bullet Solution Days - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorTwice in the last two weeks, I’ve come across information that says many people no longer want (or believe in) magic-bullet solutions. This will set many people free and keep others trapped. There’s lots of terrific information available that does help you to shift beliefs and patterns. The ...
Views: 948 - The Mind Garden: What Seeds Are You Planting? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Eric HuntleyYou are a walking, talking garden. I know that may shock some of you, but you are. It is no accident that at funerals the Pastor utters ashes to ashes dust to dust. From the ground you came and from the ground you shall return. The Bible plainly tells us that God created us from the dust of the ...
Views: 1873 - Make Your Computer Hour Less Frustrating - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you often become frustrated while you use the computer? Do you sometimes lose a lot of time dealing with a glitch or trying to learn how to do something? Every minute spent using a computer is supposed to be enjoyable. You will pick up computer tips, learn how to prevent some computer ...
Views: 959 - Fallen off Your Horse? 5 Tips for Getting Back On - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryFor many, January has a special magic to it. It's the fresh start of a new year--a beginning. The calendar is blank and many embrace the idea of commencing the year with shiny goals, resolutions or intentions. February doesn't usually feel quite so fresh or exciting. If you've started ...
Views: 1626 - Overcome Fear, Anxiety, and Stress by Doing the Opposite - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Larina KaseFear is one of the most common human emotions. We all have things that we are afraid of. Many children worry about going to school or are afraid of animals or new activities. Adults commonly fear public speaking, interpersonal conflicts, flying, and many other things that we perceive as ...
Views: 1314 - I Give You February 2009 - Open the Gift - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Veronica HayThis morning I was looking at my calender at February and it occurred to me that it is the perfect month. It begins on a Sunday, the start of a new week and it ends on a Saturday, the last and final day of the week. It consists of only 28 days, 4 full weeks, and unlike the other months of the ...
Views: 881 - The Field of Possibility and The Science of Results Oriented Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Vickie JimenezWelcome to the science of results oriented thinking and the field of possibilities, the dimension of all things and no things, it is very much like the internet. You can’t see the internet unless you are using a computer. You can’t touch it with your hands, smell it or taste it. You just simply ...
Views: 1989 - Confusing Who You are with What You Have Been Through: Learning Self-Command - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Vickie JimenezPeople who are new to learning the power of self-command are often confused about what they have been through and who they are. Most people want to create a better life and have deeper relationships, more money, more freedom and a happier disposition, yet sometimes looking for these better life ...
Views: 869 - The Science of Results Oriented Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Vickie JimenezThe technology of “thinking” and the science of what it produces is not new. It has been studied for thousands of years by scientists and sages. Many books have been written about thinking. Many masterful inventors, writers and masters of martial arts have spoken about how training your mind is ...
Views: 2596 - Perfectionism and Mental Health - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Hamilton BachsCould I have a perfect life? We want things to be perfect. Not too much to ask is it? We’re planning a night out with friends, or a party for the kids or a holiday and we just want it to be perfect. We want the perfect partner, the perfect job. Yet isn’t it strange how often ...
Views: 539 - What You Didn’t Know About Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Allison O'NeillIt is said that we look at ourselves through rose tinted glasses and look at others with a magnifying glass. Similarly we judge ourselves by our intentions and judge others by their actions. This is obvious when you are berating someone for something, then realise you have actually done the ...
Views: 823 - Harnessing the Laws of Distraction - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Karen MayfieldLife is meant to be experienced in both its good and bad aspects, I accept that but why so much bad sometimes all at once. If life were compared to the game of baseball, the "Game of Life" would throw not only hook balls, curve balls, back up balls, fastballs, and slow balls it would throw some ...
Views: 682 - How to Find Transformation through Christmas Movies - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWatching Christmas movies can be a life-changing experience. That is the message for the season being promoted by the new website http://christmasmovies.net, which explains how to find "Transformation through Christmas Movies." From family films to shoot-em-ups, there is usually a message in ...
Views: 982 - Let Go of the Old and Allow the New - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Julie FarhaOh, these times they are a changin’! Change is all around us and within us. It’s so exciting! It’s so terrifying! But it’s grand, indeed. Everything seems to be changing…. Our government, our economy, our careers, our residence, our selves. What do you do? How do ...
Views: 1373 - Got More Answers Than Questions? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Margie Warrell"You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell he is wise by his questions" (Naguib Mahfouz, Egyptian Nobel Laureate) If I had a dollar for every opinion I'd heard over the last few months about what would solve the woes of the US economy, I reckon I'd be able to fund the entire ...
Views: 986 - Flow vs. Resistence - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Marny DonaMany of us live most of the time with stress, fears, grief, insecurities, and so on. Most of us believe that life is hard. We live trying to control things, people, events and circumstances. We are so afraid of disappointments, suffering and pain that we feel the need to control our lives and ...
Views: 545 - Authenticity: Be the Change You Seek - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteAs Gandhi said, "Be the change you seek.". Many people live in a state of quiet desperation or restless agitation. Conditioned in their youth, they are exhausted living their 'should be" supposed-to-be lives. You can get good at living someone else's life yet it's exhausting! You were born to ...
Views: 3815 - The Power of Music to Affect the Soul - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Hannah HendersonCars with stereo systems that rival those of a recording studio plague American streets with deafening booms of nothing but the amplification of the sound of bass. Hard rock concerts are attended by millions of listeners of the disorganized, chaotic screams and screeches of the artists who give ...
Views: 769 - From Homeless Woman to Well-Known Author - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiFormer homeless woman, now Author, National Presenter and Unity Minister, Daya Devi-Doolin, has released her second empowering, self-growth book, The Only Way Out Is In: The Secrets of the 14 Realms to Love, Happiness and Success! She reveals the "secrets" of how she used the Law of Attraction ...
Views: 679 - The Bridge of Light Over NYC & A New World Coming - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Michelle ManyThe new year is here and we are all ready for new changes to occur. We are done with the dark and heading for the light in so very many ways. Rejoice for the time is now! Get your spacesuit laundered and ready to wear! WE'RE OUT OF THE WOODS AND INTO THE LIGHT! At this time the thirteen ...
Views: 1129 - A Habit - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from John Di LemmeOne of my daily habits, which is the foundation of my life, is spending 45-60 minutes each and every morning feeding my body physically by exercising and feeding my mental spirit either by reading or listening to a motivational message to warm me up for the day ahead. Everyone washes their ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - Energy Flows Where Attention Goes... - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Glenda GibbsA member of a group that I manage said: "When we step back and view what is occurring from the bigger picture, we see very positive changes unfolding in many, many areas around the world." My response - “I agree!!!" Upon reading this, I’d like to hear your thoughts … Our ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Be All You Can Be - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Eric HuntleyBe all you can be, you may recognize that this is the old army slogan. That slogan is a call to greatness. When you hear it you know you want to be more than average. You want to be one of the elite. There is no room for mediocrity. You want to be standing on the mountain top and still looking ...
Views: 784 - The Power of Habits - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Doug HartI was thinking about how our habits seem to shape our lives, whether it's the habit of getting up on time (or late) every day, the habit of being healthy and eating right, or habits like getting really ticked off when someone cuts you off in traffic. Do you have bad habits? I guess we all do, ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - Do You Have Do-or-Die Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Doug HartWhat I’m going to say today may sound a little extreme to some of you – I don’t really care though. Sometimes you just have to say it the way you think it, no holds barred. This lesson is about making goals, or more to the point, about keeping your goals. I’m sure ...
Views: 860 - Why Nice Guys and Gals Finish Last - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from James LeGrandThere is a difference between a nice guy or gal (henceforth, “guy” will apply to both) and a guy that is kind, respectful, generous, and that gets what he or she wants out of life. Are you tired of being passed up for promotions while doing all the work? Have you heard, “let's just be friends" ...
Views: 720 - Paying the Price - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from John Di LemmeTime and time again, we hear that there is a price that must be paid for any achievement in life of great value. I know that everyone reading this will eventually have to deal with a major hurdle in your journey to success, and you will need to know there is a price to pay. Therefore, my ...
Views: 1019 - Rote Writing with a Twist - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyDo you remember way back when you were in elementary school, the big pencils, Big Chief Tablet ®, crayons, with a very strict teacher? When you were caught talking too much or throwing paper and that strict teacher made you write 100 times: “I will not talk in class” or “I will not throw spit ...
Views: 1847 - Simple Tips to Boost Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Kathy Jo PollackHopefully you have already checked your credit reports and are correcting any errors. (If you have not done this, read my previous article, Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports ). Make sure you monitor and follow through on any disputes. That is a good start. With a ...
Views: 2384(4 votes) - Mental Resistance Training: In Progress - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from David LynchI'm going to begin with a few confessions: I have started an exercise routine and quit before it became routine. I have began learning a new skill and given up within just a few days... and a few hours. I have considered making positive changes in my life and never even started the ...
Views: 542 - Tear Up Your “To Do” Lists! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from John Di LemmeMost of you have those tedious “To Do” list that you create in an effort to get more things done in your day. But let’s take time to really look at your “To Do” list. The actual words “To Do” have a negative connotation, and when you look at that list on a daily basis you think to yourself, “I ...
Views: 696 - Causes of Procrastination: Do it Now or Regret Later - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Michael Lee“Do not put off for tomorrow what you can do today,” so says the famous adage. Yet people all over the world are still victims of procrastination. Despite the presence of deadlines, people still do things at the last minute. What are the real causes of procrastination? There are ...
Views: 852 - What Makes You Tick? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Sharmen LaneCan you imagine doing something you love every single day? What a way to live! Right? How many get to do that? I know I do. Everyday I wake up and think I am so blessed to get to do what I love all day. That is a gift that not everyone can to indulge in. I believe the world would be a ...
Views: 733 - Forget the Bad, Move Towards Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Doug HartHave you ever had one of those days when things just don’t go your way, when you just don’t get why but everything seems to be conspiring against you for no apparent reason? They happen to everybody, whether your short or tall, rich or poor, educated or not, and there’s not a ...
Views: 1220 - To Your Health, To Your Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Doug HartHave you ever thought what might be the most important aspects of happiness? what do you think would be the most common answers to the majority of people? Start with maybe the top three, that should make a little bit easier. For many people a belief in God (or a higher power) is their number one ...
Views: 809 - How To Finally Turn Resolutions Into New Year’s Results Revealed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from John Di LemmeAre you tired of making all of those New Year’s resolutions, and then breaking them on January 2nd? Are you ready to learn how to finally turn your New Year’s resolutions into New Year’s results? The key word here is “new”, because you want to create “new” results. You must analyze your ...
Views: 742 - How to Use a Prior Issue to Solve a Current One - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIt’s believed best not to look back to move forward; but if you do this wisely, it can make a difference. Pick an issue . . . any current issue that has your attention by the, umm . . . balance point. Underlying this issue is a belief you have about it, a belief that’s not serving you. Take a ...
Views: 794 - Imagination: A Powerful Tool in Creating Greatness in Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWere you aware that you have the power inside you to create positivity and prosperity? You do. When you use your imagination to view challenges as opportunities, you begin to re-pattern your thoughts and your mindset into a more powerful one that steers the positive flow of Universal energy ...
Views: 814 - 16 Steps to Good Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from John SamuelsThe earth spins on its axis at a precise angle. If that angle is off just a fraction, it would render the earth either too hot or cold to be inhabitable. The number of connections in our mind, between each nerve cell, has been compared to the number of stars in the universe. It is a complex, ...
Views: 1518 - Yin Yang: Insights from a Cluttered Desk - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from cindy silbertAs I sat down to write about Yin Yang, I found myself distracted and in the same instant realized a brilliant way to demonstrate the powerful impact Yin Yang can make on your life. Quickly, I turned my insight into an experiment and began with an observation of my workspace. Physical ...
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