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- Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleySelf-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Life Balance Quiz - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanIf trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you are not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy that life can feel like a circus sometimes. How well do you manage career, family, fun, money, romance, social life, spirituality, service, ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - Living a Purposeful Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerIn coaching leaders to greater professional success, I often steer discussions to the idea of “Living a Purposeful Life.” As I think about my own approach to that issue, I’m drawn to thinking about my own daughter, Lindsay, and what she might tell me she sees as being my purpose in life. I ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - Living Life, but Missing Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesThe Adrenaline Lifestyle, Adrenaline Addiction, can be very difficult to acknowledge and to balance. It’s a form of compulsive behavior, sometimes leading to substance abuse and depression. A busy lifestyle can be compelling because society seems to admire and promote this. People who are ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Macro Photography Tips and Ideas for all Amateur Photographers. - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Lionel BarusMacro photography is a fascinating subject because it allows the photographer to explore a world that is complex to view with the naked eyes. It opens up a completely new and beautiful world that ordinarily goes unnoticed. From simple everyday miniature objects to butterflies and insects, there ...
Views: 2692(1 vote) - Make Everyday A Masterpiece Because . . . - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jim MeisenheimerMake everyday a masterpiece because you don't know how many days you have left. Two things happened during the past week that rattled my cage and got me thinking about things. The first was the sudden death of an acquaintance here in Florida. His name was Bob. He was 64 and retired and ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Making a Cup of Tea - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Mike EdwardsMaking a Cup of Tea An area of thought is that Nature provides Universal Resources that allows us to create anything that we want to create. Nature has provided all of the resources for everything that has been created in the past and Nature will provide all the resources for everything that ...
Views: 2513(1 vote) - MARKETING MIRACLES - Part 3 - Personal and Spiritual Coherence in work and life. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettMARKETING MIRACLES Dr. Katie Garnett Marketing Miracles happen in a number of ways: 1. Finding out who you are and what you have to offer. 2. Identifying where the integrity lives within who you are and what you have to offer. 3. Bringing coherence between who you are, what you have ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Mindfulness: The New Zen of Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Lynda KlauLynda Klau, Ph.D. Published in Global Association For Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, Summer 09 As a licensed psychologist and business coach who has spent over two decades helping people who work in various business environments and professions - from the corporate world to small ...
Views: 2469(3 votes) - MONEY - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Adrienne MarksWhat does that word conjure up for you? Does it make you feel good? Or does it fill you with dread? Do you ‘worry about money’? not having enough – to pay bills, to pay for your children’s schooling, to have holidays, to have a bit left over at the end of the month to go out for a decent ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Money Doesn't Always Buy Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Justin KraneI rarely share stories I get via email but this one really touched me. It's one we should all remember when it comes to our lives and money. A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door. "Daddy, may I ask you a ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Need To Earn Extra Income? What Everybody Ought To Know! Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Christy JohnsonThere are Three Types of Income You Can Earn, Three Separate Categories, and Only ONE that Can Set You Free! It Comes Down to Time and Money… Most people either have lots of money and little free time, or lots of free time and little money. Having both time freedom and money freedom is ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Next - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Vickie GriffithA man rushes into a national coffee chain talking loudly on his cell phone as if there was no one in the store that could hear him. A steady stream of people are coming and going, in and out not noticing who is there or what is happening around them. Have they noticed the noise of the ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - Occupational Stress - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Puja KanthWhat is Occupational/Job stress? ‘A condition arising from the interaction of people and their jobs and characterized by change within people that force them to deviate from normal functioning.’ ( Beehr & Newman, Organizational Behavior). Stress has psychological, physiological and ...
Views: 2845(1 vote) - Organizing for Peace and Joy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydToday is dedicated to what I hear the most; How do I get the Peace & Joy that is promised in the Bible? First we must know that we are talking about the ONLY book where every promise has come true and is still coming true. We’ll take the odds of one out of a million for the lottory and “hope” ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Organizing Your Fall Schedule - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible Planning; fall is just around the corner and possibly your schedule is about to begin to rock and roll with the sights and sounds of school buses, falling leaves and the back to school hustle and bustle. Taking the time to create your cooler weather schedule, thinking about what’s ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Overworked and Overwhelmed? Three Ways to Take Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Marlene ChismIf you are obsessing, worrying and feeling overworked, you may feel stuck on the hamster wheel and not know how to change. You long for fun and relaxation but you can’t see any change in sight. If you relate to the song, “I can’t get no satisfaction,” it’s time to make a couple of needed ...
Views: 2019(1 vote) - Own Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Andy CraigOwn Yourself How is life treating you? Are you creating all that you want to create? Are you fulfilling the dreams you have in your heart? Are you blessing those you want to bless? If you are not able to answer these questions the way you would like to answer them, I have some ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Part Time Jobs: Good Source of Additional Income!! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Michael SmithIf you are looking forward to make some additional income then the best available option is part time jobs. They are the best method to earn some money during your free times. Today, large numbers of people are doing part time jobs to meet their living expenses. People of all age groups like ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Positive Affirmations, A Simple Guide by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ton PascalAffirmations have been around since man found the use of language and there is no secret ritual to use them. There is nothing mystic about affirmations. This tool, if used correctly, can radically change your life. Here are the very basics elements of positive affirmations, positive thinking, ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Producing Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jeff DavidsonInformation is a form of power. With the increased flow of information and technological intrusion in society, you're all but ensured of facing a constantly growing array of work-related expectations. You can be sure that these higher expectations, especially when you have the same finite ...
Views: 2262(4 votes) - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Nourish Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryFor women who are busy, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out how to keep their personal needs and priorities, including healthy eating and fitness routines, on their agendas when schedules get crowded. While skimping on self-care may seem like a time saver in the short run, ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Real Behavior Change: What does it take to break a habit? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Shelle Rose CharvetMotivation, Reinforcement, Support and Accountability Behavior change is not merely a matter of knowledge or skill. If that were true, then all the information campaigns on how to improve your health would have made behavior-related illnesses a thing of the past. And birth control information ...
Views: 2267(4 votes) - Reasons Nursing is Growing in Popularity - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Brooke OberstNursing has always been a good and prosperous career path, but recently nursing has grown leaps and bounds in popularity. Every year more and more students work towards and eventually go into a nursing career. What is it about nursing that makes that job so popular? Keep reading to find out why ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Self-Love Is...A Miracle From The Heart - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Maggie McCauleySelf Love Is… A Miracle From The Heart Self-love is attained by embodying the language of the heart; the language of love, peace, appreciation, gratitude, joy, compassion, kindness, affection, and acceptance. The beauty of this is that it is actually the Truth, the essence, of ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Seven Simple Steps To A Creative Life - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Lois DeWittSEVEN SIMPLE STEPS TO A CREATIVE LIFE THE CREATIVE SAFETY NET Develop the right hemisphere of your brain to visualize and imagine. Think of your future, take positive action towards how you will stay solvent, meet challenges and opportunities in these demanding times. STEP ONE: THE ...
Views: 1627(3 votes) - Shrinky's Guide to Work: The Exploited American Worker - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Glenn BergerWhen we think of exploited workers we normally think of sweat-shops in a third world country, where people work for pennies a day in horrific conditions. But there is a new class of exploited worker right here in the U.S.A., no matter how much money you make, or your professional status. This ...
Views: 3220(1 vote) - Still Time for Summer Fun - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robin WrightThere are still 7 weeks of summer left before Labor Day. Soon the kids will be back in school. Until then, we still have plenty of time to enjoy some summer fun! There are plenty of ways to have a hot time the remainder of the summer. *If your schedule permits, there is still plenty of time ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - Stress Management - Understand the Orgins of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Linda ConnorsEvolution is an amazing state of human processes and progress. We have evolved into conscious "beings" that are aware of our inner selves, have a sense of right and wrong, have complex brain capabilities, language and communication skills. Yes, despite all of our advancements stress is a ...
Views: 2022(2 votes) - Sync Home and Office Energy to Increase Prosperity - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffPeople have a tendency to segregate their lives: home vs. office, personal vs. professional and physical vs. spiritual. However, when you observe closely you will find that there is no separation to the movement of energy as it flows from one location, duty or emotional need to the next. For ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Take Care of Yourself to Attract Success and Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWhat did you do for yourself today that helped you be more energetic, productive and prosperous while reducing your stress and anxiety about the future? Do you believe there is something you can do or you need to do to change the status quo or do you feel it is out of your control? The ...
Views: 2040(1 vote) - The Appeal of Work-Life Balance To Potential Employees - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Robert BoroffAs the economy begins to recover, slowly, but surely hiring rates are picking-up, and companies are beginning to develop new tactics to attract potential employees. Many companies have taken a cue from modern and colorful workplaces, such as Google and Pixar, in order to utilize the work ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - The Autombile in Our Social Predicament - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Grampa KenOriginally used as basic transportation for home and business the automobile has become much more since the days of the Model T Ford. Today it supports a major industry as well as a wonderful convenience and better standard of living for so many. But the negative aspects of this great invention ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - The benefits of working from home - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHaving worked from home for well over thirty years I think I can honestly say I know a lot about the benefits to working from home. But to help people who are not already working from home to decide if this is for them I have written this article. It does not suit everyone and there are down ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - THE FOUNDATION OF THE 21ST CENTURY SHALL BE SPIRITUAL ECONOMICS - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaRegarding the viewpoint of mankind the World Health Organization has placed before the world some astounding statistics. According to it, the world over at present, about 10 billion people suffer from myopia (such patients cannot see far off objects). This news can cause a lot of worry for ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - The Invisible Woman - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHHave you become the Invisible Woman? Women are bombarded everyday with messages of selflessness and sacrifice. We learn pretty early that being a good wife and mother means that we always put our family first, which inevitably puts us right square in the back of the line. We hear women ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - The Most Precious Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from John G E FryeToday I gave some thought to what do we regard as most important. Of course there will be some common things like family, my husband/wife, my children, job, my pet dog or cat, my car, house, business. For some it could be money, their investments, gold, stocks, shares, estate and all ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - The New 3D Strategy: The Secret to Your Future Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyOn any given day, most of us dedicate time to our children, spouses, careers, friends, charities, churches, parents, siblings, clients, household activities, and, oh yeah, if there is a little extra time left in the day, ourselves. So why is it that only a select few of us can make it look ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - The One-Degree Shift - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Termina AshtonI don’t usually write this kind of article, it’s long and you probably need vacation time to get through it, but I am so excited and if I can make you feel good today, I’d really love it! The paperback proof of my new book arrived. I was so excited and I even hugged it. While I was holding ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - The Power of New Beginnings - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jayne MorrisWhether it is the start of a new year, the change of a season, a move from one house to another, becoming a parent or changing careers, there is much power in new beginnings. A chance to reinvent ourselves and step into a more expanded version of who we really want to be, what we want to do and ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - The Real Key to Time Mangement - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Linda PucciOne of the biggest struggles all of us have in our modern world has to do with how to manage time. Most of us are so busy, and bombarded with demands on our time. We are overstimulated by choice, and even inventions designed to make us more effective and efficient often become time-stealers. ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - There Are NO Accidents! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from dherbs dherbsIt is very common to hear today, especially from spiritual and esoteric/metaphysical individuals, that THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS! Well, if this is true, how come people loosely use the word ("accident") all the time? Is it because they are unaware, unconscious? Well of course they are! ...
Views: 2258(2 votes) - Think Smarter, Not Harder: Trust Your Sixth Sense - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Laurie Nadel, Ph.D., D.C.H.Dr. Carl Jung, one of the fathers of modern psychoanalysis, described intuition as the ability to anticipate change and to see possibilities inherent in a situation. It is also the magic ingredient in new ideas and inventions. Intuition and creativity are part of our biological ...
Views: 2690(1 vote) - Time Management Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Gerard ODonovanOften, people look back on their day and wonder where the time has gone and why they were not able to accomplish the things that they needed and really wanted to. While it’s certainly true that there are only a limited number of hours within a day that people can use to accomplish the things ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - To Become Your Best Self, Consider A Coach - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Katalina OliveraThanks to people like Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Oprah, hiring a coach isn’t just for the elite and very wealthy anymore. In the past decade or so, the coaching field has really come to life. I myself hired a life coach about eight years ago because I was felt trapped in my career and I ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Track your child’s growth with a personalized wall growth chart - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Adrian RockerNothing compares to the joy of being a parent and of seeing our babies grow up. Watching children grow up is a great source of excitement for parents and those who want to capture all these moments should opt for a personalized wall growth chart. Fortunately, nowadays you can select from ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Transition versus Change – There is a Difference - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseRegular readers of my blog know that I have expressed a good deal of thought on the topics of change and transition over the previous months. The words are used so interchangeably that it is easy to believe that they are one in the same thing. However, while related they truly are not. As I ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIALITY - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Dubhe Ann KatalbasNowadays, to be a college degree holder is very important to many of us, for families who are dependent in education for their children to have a stable and high paying job, they are willing to bring their children to prestigious and expensive colleges and universities to attain quality ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Vacation, Relaxation, and Intermission - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyA respite or a scheduled time off from work, school or any activity happens to be the official definition of vacation. I ask you how many times do you truly believe when taking a vacation that you totally take off from such activities, and deviate from the normal every day-to-day nose to the ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - Vision Mapping for Effortless Lifestyle Balancing - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsMost of us long for the effortless lifestyle, where we get up in the morning and our life is mapped out and the day just automatically flows with that map being followed. Most of us tend to live the fast paced lifestyle which can resemble a roller coaster ride with many highs and lows ...
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