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- 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: 1284(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: 1484 - 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: 947 - 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: 1901 - 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: 971 - 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: 1189 - 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: 2465 - 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: 1150 - 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: 891 - 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: 1616 - 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: 1167 - 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: 3957 - 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: 1122 - 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: 2658 - 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: 945 - 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: 6477 - 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: 2360 - 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: 1964 - 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: 1077(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 ...
Views: 5801 - Accentuate the Positive - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jane Boucher, MBC, CSPAlways remember the lyrics from Bing Crosby's song Accentuate the Positive: You've got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative You've got to spread joy up to the maximum Bring gloom down to the minimum Have faith or pandemonium You’re on your way to work. ...
Views: 2024 - What Have You Done to Earn the Good Stuff in Life? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIt’s been said repeatedly that you’d have most of what you want in life if there wasn’t a belief, or more than one, blocking you. One of the biggest blocks for many is the one that says, “I don’t deserve.” Anyone who’s practiced attracting what they want knows they have to allow it; they have ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Boost your Self-Confidence Using Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jason SandlerAre you as confident as you would like to be? Many people find that they are inhibited from reaching their full potential due to a lack of self-confidence. The key thing about self-confidence is that it is all in your mind – it is about how you think and what memories, beliefs and thought habits ...
Views: 2380 - 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: 1151 - 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: 1462 - 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: 2933(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: 2777 - 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: 705 - 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: 1026 - 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: 1960(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: 798 - 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: 1524(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: 1083 - 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: 993 - 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: 1915 - 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: 1022 - 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: 1711 - 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: 1377 - 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: 934 - 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: 2047 - 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: 920 - 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: 2665 - 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: 578 - 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: 875 - 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: 725 - 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: 1037 - 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: 1416 - 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: 1047 - 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: 570 - 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 ...
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