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- The Language of the Somatic Self - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Charlie BadenhopAt every moment in time your subconscious mind speaks to you through your body, in a language that is as refined, systematic, and complete as your verbal language. This "somatic" language that your body communicates in forms the basis of the non-cognitive wisdom known as sixth sense, intuition, ...
Views: 4440(1 vote) - If You Want People's Business, I Mean REALLY WANT People's Business, Do This! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2002 from Susan DunnI've been planning to move for some time, but first I had to repair the foundation on my house (a common problem in south Texas) and also get a new roof because of hail damage (another common problem in south Texas. I finished getting those major projects done, and turned to the tweaking of the ...
Views: 1548 - What To Do If Your Boss Asks You To Do Something Unethical or Illegal - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Susan DunnYou're the new secretary and your boss asks you to become a Notary Public. He then walks back into his office and you can hear him on the phone talking about a contract he wants out of, and the fact that he's going to falsify a date and signature -- "No problem, my secretary will do it." It ...
Views: 6604(1 vote) - Discovering Opportunity in Times of Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Dan BrittYou may be facing a type of disappointment, frustration, loss, or general sadness. It is in these times you can immediately begin to search for the counterbalancing positive to it. This is a flawless universal law: an opposite condition must emerge to offset the initial condition. ...
Views: 2207(1 vote) - Thriving Tips for Introverts - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Susan DunnIntroverts make up about 10-30% of the population, but they're highly represented on the Internet! However much of the world is designed for extraverts, who predominate. Being an Introvert can be like being left-handed and living in a right-handed world. Sometimes it can feel like the ...
Views: 8444(1 vote) - The Top Ten Optimistic Attributions to Holiday Happenings - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnRemember your Optimism rules: Attribute bad things to something that isn't permanent, pervasive, or personal. Attribute good events to things that ARE permanent, pervasive, and personal. Learned Optimism is the emotionally intelligent way to reduce stress, live longer, be healthier, recover ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - How to Have a Holiday Catered to People - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen we apply our knowledge from the DISC, the StrengthsFinder(tm) profile, the Keirsey, and the EQ-Map, we can eliminate a lot of the stress in the holidays. How does this work? Well, if you're going shopping for the tree with someone who is ambitious, forceful, decisive, strong-willed, ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - A Laypersons View of Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Robyn SpeedThere are many theories about self-esteem, but, really, the only one that matters is: yours. What makes you feel great? Because that is your route to finding your own self esteem. Sometimes all it takes is one success to make us believe in ourselves. What if you don’t have that success? Find ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - YOUnique Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Paul EvansYOU are the ONE ************************** The #1 excuse or fear I hear the most from speakers is, "Who am I to speak to this group of people? I'm nobody special." Ok, I know email is not the easiest way to pump you up and give you a motivational shot in the arm, but I'm going to give it my ...
Views: 1711 - Wiggle Room - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2002 from Deborah MartinI was paddling a new river a couple of weekends ago and came up behind a beaver. He didn't know I was there. I spoke up, trying to give him fair warning, but by the time I saw him, I was on top of the poor fellow. We were both pretty surprised. As we went down river together at about the same ...
Views: 1673 - 7 Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem Quickly - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2002 from Roger ElliottIf you’re tired of feeling bad about yourself, or just want some tips for those down days, these 7 practical strategies will help you take action to lift your self esteem. 1) Think back to when you did something new for the first time. Learning something new is often accompanied by feelings of ...
Views: 5605 - Define Yourself! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnPeople have emotions and emotions are contagious. How you conduct yourself and what values you live by define your culture, just as they do the other person's. Businesses have cultures and so do groups, committees, clubs, organizations and any situation where two or more people are together. ...
Views: 13727(2 votes) - How to Chart a Course Through Rough Waters & Reach a Safe Harbor - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen the sea of life gets stormy, how can you stay shipshape and ride the waves? You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Being empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever comes up. Use your personal power and intentionality to keep your ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - Power Struggle! - by The greatest asset we have in human existence is our soul growth, but somehow we have that confused with becoming powerful. Power does not bring growth unless we understand the essence of sharing that power.
The struggle for power is a main characteristic in basically all of our relationships. ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Learn to Do What Winners Do But Others Will Not - by If you want to be a winner you have to be prepared to develop a certain personal trait which others will not.
Are you prepared to do more to receive more? Or are you like most people who want consistently to do less and less, yet are mistakenly expecting more in return.
The notion of doing ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Tucson Writer Suggests Writing Letters and NOT Sending Them - by Why would you ever write a letter and not send it? Lauren B. Smith, of Tucson, tells you in her new book Unsent Letters: Writing as a Way to Resolve and Renew, Walking Stick Press. Writing letters to someone who has caused you pain, someone with whom you have a disagreement, or someone who has ...
Views: 5502(1 vote) - Manage Your Expectations ... and raise the bar on your quality of life! - by When I was a newbie in 'the game of life,' I wanted to succeed beyond my wildest dreams. I wanted to make it big and take on the world, all at once. My expectations were so high that not even Jack could reach them on his beanstalk. However, over time, after much frustration and burn out, I ...
Views: 5612(1 vote) - Setting Your Mind for Success - by "No, I can't do that." Throughout your lifetime, how many times have you heard somebody said it to your face? Hundreds, thousands or millions of times, perhaps. Sometimes, we express such skepticism out loud too, particularly when we feel we do not have the skills or knowledge required to ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - THE WEALTHCOUNTRY TOP 10 ATTRIBUTES OF PROBLEM SOLVERS - by We humans are problem-solving systems. We thrive when we can solve our own problems. We suffer when we don't solve them. A good part of problem-solving involves how you see yourself and your world. Yes, there are problems (like preventing death, paying down the national debt, etc.) that are ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - How Many People Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb? - by How many people does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the light bulb has to want to change.
How many people does it take to change a bad habit. One. You. *But you have to want to change.*
And you have to go a step farther. You have to realize that you *must* change.
*** ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - ESCAPE FROM 'SCARE CITY' - by Where do you live?
'Scare City'(scarcity) or 'Abundance Metropolis'?
In order to get there though, you are going to have to cross 'De Nile', better known as the river 'denial'.
But what must you deny?
You must deny anything that would stop you from attaining success. Yes, the success that ...
Views: 2533(1 vote) - Improving Your Intuition Can Save Your LIfe - by I read an interesting article about NineOneOne. The second plane that hit the Twin Towers was unusual in two respects. First, it was nearly empty. And second, most of the people on the plane changed their plans at the last minute to be on the plane.
As a metaphysician, I couldn't help but ...
Views: 3145 - Looking For Better Possibilities During Challenging Times - by Almost everyone I've talked with has suffered considerable
financial losses, many people have been laid off (and those that remain have to do the work of 2 or 3 people), business-owners have seen their sales drop off, and most people are scrambling to hang on to what they have without losing ...
Views: 1828 - 7 Feng Shui Tips For Creating Environments That Propel You Into Your Best Year Yet! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2002 from Vicky WhiteNow is a great time to be setting the stage for 2003. It’s time to be making space for more of what you want and stretching those possibility muscles. Are you ready to propel yourself to the next level? By creating environments that pull you forward, you are supported in living your best ...
Views: 1798 - The importance of body language - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Frank van MarwijkThe importance of body language People can not live without each other, we are social beings. As soon as we are in contact with others we are communicating. For this we can make use of spoken and written language. In these ways we make the content of a message clear to each other. However we ...
Views: 53459(4 votes) - How to tell if you are a literary snob - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from David Leonhardt"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my business card," I murmured. "Then don't," my wife said in her infinite wisdom. "Put 'author' on it." "But if I put 'author' on, none of those big companies with overflowing coffers will want to hire me as a writer," I said, wondering if George Bush ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Say “Yes” to You! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyHave you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - MAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Gerri D SmithMAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE By Gerri D Smith Copyright Ó 2002 “The mind is everything; what you think you become.” - Guatama Buddha Do You Have What It Takes to Take It? Without the strength to deal with the stresses in life: pain, sickness, disappointment, missed ...
Views: 7224(4 votes) - Book Summary: The Rebel Rules - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms? Today’s ...
Views: 2963(3 votes) - Book Summary: Good To Great - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what goes into a company’s transformation from mediocre to excellent. Based on hard ...
Views: 3649(2 votes) - Book Summary: First Break All The Rules - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: First, Break All The Rules ‘What The World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently’ By Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman Simon & Schuster, 271 pages Based on a mammoth research study conducted by the Gallup Organization involving 80,000 managers across ...
Views: 4169(3 votes) - Creating Your Ideal Client Profile (ICP) Worksheet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Maria MarsalaBy marketing to and networking with your ideal clients, you’ll spend your time and energy directly on the individuals who will purchase your products or services! Makes sense, doesn’t it? One tool that will help you to market to your ideal client is called your “Ideal Client Profile.” ...
Views: 17418(5 votes) - Use Your Unique Abilities to Shake The World - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Wendy HearnI awoke to the feeling of being shook and felt scared because I didn't know what was happening. It later transpired that we had experienced an earthquake. As I reflected on this occurrence and my feelings at the time, for me, it was a metaphor for shaking up our lives. What do I mean by ...
Views: 2138(4 votes) - Crazy or Adopted - Pick One! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaI never fit in no matter how hard I tried. I just had to be adopted. There was no way I could be a biological part of the family I was living with. These were my innermost thoughts, maybe even my hopes, for years. I wasn’t like my cousins, didn’t follow the rules easily, hated taking care of ...
Views: 2455(5 votes) - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
Views: 11326(4 votes) - Case In Point: Designing A Site That Demands High Traffic - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston ?2002 http://www.ktamarketing.com Marnie Pehrson may not be well known for driving traffic to Web sites, but she should be! Her ability to get literally hundreds of thousands of page views a month is simple astounding! (NOTE: I said “page views,?not “hits.?BIG difference!) ...
Views: 2364(4 votes) - Is Your Ad Killing Your Brand? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston ?2002 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It’s funny to me how companies spend thousands of dollars to develop a brand only to wreck it when they create their advertising campaigns. They pour over colors, fonts, logo designs, Web site creation, USPs, and target audience ...
Views: 2340(4 votes) - What Are You Planning to Achieve by The End of The Year? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Wendy HearnFast forward yourself to the end of December and as the year closes, how are you feeling about your achievements during this past year? Really get in touch with your feelings, live them, breathe them and don't let them pass by. Are you feeling any disappointment, regret or frustration for the ...
Views: 2448(4 votes) - Fighting With Style - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rashun JonesTools & Techniques for Fighting Fair A major challenge in any relationship is handling conflicts. We all have conflicts and disagreements but how we handle our conflicts can mean the difference between an emotion-driven shouting match and creative problem solving. Having a conflict ...
Views: 2867(4 votes) - Move out of Your Comfort Zone to Increase Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethEver notice how comfortable you feel with certain people? You can say and do what you want, and communication flows smoothly. Then, there are those OTHER people. The ones whose footsteps in the hallway make the hair on the back of your neck bristle as you put on your armor for the battle that ...
Views: 3596(4 votes) - How to Avoid Audience Saturation - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Mike MooreWhen I first started my speaking career I had to fight constantly the urge to tell my audience everything I knew on the subject at hand within the one hour assigned to me. After the contract had been signed and the topic defined the conflict began. What content should I include? Which stories ...
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