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- Some Advice About Giving Advice - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Over the years it's come to my attention that people - educated, accomplished, or just highly opinionated - tend to be very generous in giving advice. They mean well, for the most part, but they often don't weigh the outcome of their generosity. Advice, like food, tastes better when one is ...
Views: 1729(7 votes) - ***Plagued by Negative Thoughts – Break Free! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.If you are plagued by negative thoughts and a “bad” Attitude it’s time to take a look at your early programming and decide whether you want to exercise the power of choice and break free. Most people don’t feel good about themselves based on their early programming – the thoughts they ...
Views: 3015(9 votes) - Did you forget, you are happy! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Justin CrinerAre you just forgetful, don’t know how, or are you choosing not to be happy? I just got home from a conference in Bermuda where I got to spend some time with Fred Johnson www.fredjohnsonvoice.com. Fred and I were walking together he looked at me and said “Are you happy today, Justin.” I ...
Views: 3238(11 votes) - Are you creating Greatness? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezOne of the political slogans of 2016 is “Make America Great”. But, how do you make a country great? Who makes the country great? What makes a country great? When and Why? And HOW? These are the questions school teachers ask students all the time, and we adults have to do the same. As ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - "Getting In Through The Cracks" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Susan FoxleyLooking, being, and acting perfect is not always what it is cracked up to be. It can occasionally be stemmed from perfectionism and shame based thinking, It is through the cracks that God can enter. The more cracks, hence more light. Vulnerability and humility can catapult us into opening ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - ***A Winner’s Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Your Attitude is the chief factor in determining how well you will succeed when facing a challenge, block or obstacle. By changing your attitude, creating a Winner’s Attitude, obstacles on your path will be transformed. But don’t wait until you are in the midst of a challenge to create a new ...
Views: 3382(5 votes) - ***Being True to You - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Don Neviaser,One of the best ways to begin the process of being truer to yourself is to stop acting or “per-forming” with a primary impetus being to appease others. Granted, there are times and places when it is necessary to act within certain parameters, such as in a work environment. However, we all go ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - ***Does it really matter? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerIt seems to me these days that most people are complaining about something…usually something that is really none of their business…. I’m not here to talk politics, but does it really matter if someone’s hair is out-of-style—out-of-style according to whom??? Maybe it’s coming back in style, does ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - ***Finding things, including miracles, when you need them. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerA moment of back-story, I was really tired after my trip to Doylestown and helping Michael Port launch “The Think Big Manifesto.” I’m not sure why as I like to think I work hard every day but for some reason after this trip I was burned out. Now don’t get me wrong, throughout that week, I ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - ***Getting In Touch with Your True Self - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The human mind is a very creative force and throughout history, this ability to conceive new perspectives and concepts allowed us to come a long way in a relatively short period of time. Learning to devise better and more efficient ways of utilizing resources, along with a concept of future ...
Views: 2119(1 vote) - ***Is it SWIRLING all around you? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerI don’t know about you, but I can’t listen to any news broadcast these days that isn’t full of doom and gloom. Perhaps you are feeling it in one way or another too, maybe the pocketbook… As a child, my beloved Aunt Myrtle used to say “You are about as wealthy as you make up your mind to be.” ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - ***Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2018 from Judi MoreoYou could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. John Lennon said something along these lines and noted that ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - ***Staying Vertical in a Horizontal World ...A Diamond Alignment Process - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyMaintaining Contact with your Diamond Consciousness in these Accelerated Times Imagine a world in which we are all Connected and Vertically Aligned with our Authentic Diamond Self and our Soul’s Divine Purpose, saying “YES” to living fulfilled, purposeful lives…creating the Wealth of Being ...
Views: 3356(7 votes) - ***The Intelligence of Heart - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisOver the last several decades a lot of research has been uncovered about intelligence. Previous ideas that intelligence was strictly a brain activity have been tempered with new perspectives. Rather than our intelligence lying solely within our head, it has recently been found that there is an ...
Views: 6453(1 vote) - ***Time Energy™ - Your Path to Empowered Mindfulness - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Paula EderFinding time is easier when you're mindful. And Time Energy™ offers you ways to continually reconnect with your mindfulness. Why Mindfulness? Mindful moments are fully lived. You are present to them, so they don't slip by unheeded, unappreciated, and under-utilized. Not only that, but ...
Views: 2641(1 vote) - ....Your Job Is You! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Dwayne Neal"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." ~ George Bernard Shaw It is your job, to create the life you want. With the knowledge that we have available today, there is simply NO excuse for not living the life of your dreams. You can do this by being resolute in ...
Views: 958(5 votes) - 10 little things that make a big difference - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Molly BurkeIt’s the little things that count, it’s true. We, all of us, have myriad opportunities every day to imbue the little things in our lives with enough power to make a big difference. It’s easy, and it’s fun. In the process, you’ll gain goodwill, confidence and karma points. Ready? Here they ...
Views: 2421(3 votes) - 11 Things More Important Than Capital - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration of the Day “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader _____ When starting any enterprise or business, whether it is full-time or part-time, we all know the value of ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - 15 Questions to Boost Your Confidence into Action Today! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Saskia RoellHave you ever had a great idea, but you stopped before you even started? Maybe you thought you weren’t good enough, or that it was never going to work out, or that you didn’t have the means to do it, or you feared that everybody would think you were crazy? Or you wished you were ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - 15 ways to be happy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dia Thabet15 ways to be happy What is happiness? Do you want to be happy in your life? How can you be happy? Most people want to be happy, yet they look for it in the wrong places. What you should know about happiness that it comes from within and that it varies from one person to person. However, ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - 17 Steps to Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Bryan Schuetz1. Plan for Success The first step of a successful venture is to take time and careful planning. If you fail to plan then you plan to fail. It can be difficult to make the time for proper planning, but this time is crucial to get any venture off the ground. You might have to wake up 15 minutes ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - 2 Decisions You Have to Make Everyday - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Roger SeipEvery single day, and I mean literally everyday, there are some decisions that you have to make. Actually, we are all required to make them regardless of our professional position in life. I am going to discuss two of these decisions from a list of seven that I have discovered. When we make ...
Views: 2317(6 votes) - 3 Positive Things to Do When Your Business Lights Go Out - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteSuper Bowl 47 will best be remembered as, “The Night the Lights Went Out in N’Orleans.” Adversity happens at the most inconvenient times in unexpected ways, and not just at the Super Bowl, but in business, too. Everything from product outages to a teammate goes out or a vital system fails. It ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - 3 Secret for Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Andrew BrownHappiness is, in some ways, the ultimate pursuit in self-improvement. Unlocking greater happiness can transform your life in more ways than just changing your mood. As you begin to experience a positive life you will find motivation comes easier, self-esteem grows, and that you will become a ...
Views: 1239(3 votes) - 3 Simple Ways For Leaving Negative Thoughts Behind - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHaving too many negative thoughts can be harmful to not only your mood, but also your mental welfare. If you let things continue on a downward slide for too long it can also start to have a negative effect on your general health. Do not despair, because there are some simple things that you can ...
Views: 1824(3 votes) - 3 Steps to Infuse Your Affirmations with Creative Power - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakWhat puts the power in an affirmation? Believe it or not, it is not the words themselves, or the repetition. Plain and simple, it is your state of being when you say the words. Your state of being is actually the creative cause of the result you are affirming. How is it that some ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - 3 Things to be Thankful for Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Krystal KuehnPracticing gratitude is one of the best habits we can develop. It not only changes our lives, but it affects others around us. Our gratitude is like a positive energy that can inspire and energize others. I knew a woman who always confessed that she had a black cloud that followed her ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Stop Stuffing Anger and Find Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Gabrielle CondeIt’s time for a wake up call, okay? Everything you've been feeling... anger, hate, jealousy, shame... it keeps coming up, doesn't it? You want to let it go. Some people you know may tell you that you "shouldn't" be angry or you "should" let it slide off your back. But that is a lie. ...
Views: 3635(1 vote) - 4 Keys to Choosing Conscious Language - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Hara TaicherThere are so many daily actions to take and responsibilities to fulfill that the thought of monitoring our words may seem like a luxury we don't have time for. After all, we may believe we have good intentions, and that should be enough. Here's the short answer to that seemingly innocent ...
Views: 4459(7 votes) - 4 Simple Tips To Learn How To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsLoving oneself is not something that is particularly easy. It can be difficult to take a look in the mirror and like what you can see. Low self-esteem can affect many people all over the world, but there are ways to beat it. You simply have to follow these easy steps and you will find out how to ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - 4,5,6-The success ladder - by Submitted on May 17, 2016 from Shireen Singh4, 5, 6-The success ladder Perplexed? You must be wondering what this is all about. 4, 5, 6? Someone once told me, lectured me actually. He said remember these numbers and you will do great. The trick is to imagine yourself to be number 5. He said "Let 6 be an inspiration to you and let 4 ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - 5 Easy Practices to Move You to Your Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Saskia RoellI’ve just returned from Thailand and am totally fired-up to give you all the tools to move you forward toward your biggest goals and dreams. "We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - 5 Lessons You Should Learn From Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Mark PapadasLet me ask you a couple questions. How many stressed out, unhappy, and directionless adults do you know? Now answer the same question but replace adults with kids 12 and younger. It’s a much smaller list isn’t it? I’ll bet a lot of the kids on your list are related to the adults from the first ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - 5 Summer Tips For Total Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Shannon Graham1. Certainty Lets face it, when if comes to confidence no one is perfect. But it seems to me like one of the biggest factors in having high levels of self confidence comes from knowing exactly what you want out of life. I mean think about it, when you are not very sure about what you want, ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - 61 QUOTES OF WISDOM - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams1, Identify the real cause of stress. 2, Events causing stress should be noted down and analyze it once in a month. 3, Your reactions to each stressful events should be recollected and compared with one another. 4, Should not give immediate response to stressful event ,always take little ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - 7 points to consider before you pay someone to write your CV! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWill you pay for a professional resume writing services? 7 points to bear in mind. 1. Call in the Professionals Not the Clown One of the things I learnt as a lawyer was: A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. This proverb means that if you represent yourself in court things ...
Views: 2824(1 vote) - 7 Tips to boost your confidence - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Anne GallowayEverybody experiences a lack of confidence at some time in their life but with the right tools and techniques, you can overcome this. Follow the 7 tips below and watch your confidence grow: 1. Think about what confidence means to you and clarify it in writing. Then make a detailed list of ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - 8 Characteristics of a Great Business Owner - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezOne of my favorite authors and speaker of all time is Charles Swindoll. I think that his written work inspired me in many ways because of the simple way he uses the best qualities in human beings to make his stories come to life. He also reminds me of my uncle who was an integral part of the ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - A - Z of Getting The Life You Want, C - Conquer Your Conflicts - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Encouraging ExcellenceThis one will either make perfect sense or annoy the hell out of you. When I was first exposed to this concept the language I used is most certainly not repeatable. I just could not see how anyone could make such a statement and not back it up with a "how-to" process. I was well aware that I ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - A Letter to Myself - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Daniyar AhaI am 34 years young. I prefer it to say in this manner rather than the other standard way. And I’m writing this letter to myself - to my present self, and to my future self, and to my eternal self as well. This is the letter I will never forget as I want to document how I feel being thirty ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - A Reason, Season, or a Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Val Wilcox“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” I think most of us have heard that poem before. It’s a very touching and pointed piece which speaks of the heart of life. We all have experienced this with others or perhaps we have been one of these for another. Probably ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - A Time for Collaboration - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerI shouldn’t watch the news anymore… I was watching the hearing on what will be done to fix the current state of sad affairs and I couldn’t believe what I was hearing… to paraphrase, because I don’t write word for word notes while livid… “We’ve done a lot of thinking about it and that seems ...
Views: 2086(3 votes) - Acknowledge Accomplishments - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.When you get to the top of the mountain, your first inclination is not to jump for joy, but to look around. James Carville Acknowledging accomplishments is an important element of the creative process. In 1982 when I studied with Robert Fritz, author of The Path of Least Resistance and a ...
Views: 5798(2 votes) - All You Have is Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonAll you have is now. That’s important to remember. All you really have is right now. Tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is a far-away dream. A dream because you cannot reach it, touch it or taste it. It only exists in your memory. And, until we find a way of traveling back to the past, ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Am I smart enough for e-learning? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning can make you wonder if you’re secretly stupid. It’s easy to get really stuck, and start to panic. Before long, you’re asking yourself… Am I that dumb? But don’t hit the panic button yet. Let’s look at a really common scenario. Say you’ve just started a course. You’ve found ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - An Athletes Inner Conflict With Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartHere is the story about an Olympic level athlete who is training as usual for world competition, which they do all those years between the Olympic competitions. She can be of any event because that doesn’t matter in this story. They all must train diligently in focused sometimes-painful ...
Views: 1993(4 votes) - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Katrina KotzenI was raised by parents who regularly reminded me to be grateful for what I had. We were taught to pray, to offer credit, and to illustrate respect. I even remember a instance or 2 in which I was sent to bed with a paper and pencil and informed to record all things I was thankful for. I don’t ...
Views: 852(2 votes) - An Inspiring Interview - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI am so inspired by my clients' progress and success. It is most rewarding. In the past, as an executive leader in healthcare, I was as able to mentor my leadership team. Today I have the opportunity to coach emerging and experienced leaders in various industries. It's exciting to see how ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Anger: The Secondary Emotion - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from William F SmithFrom the time we are born, we experience and express emotions…happiness, sadness, fear, frustration and anger. So why is anger a secondary emotion? Because we learn it as a response to other emotions. Humans are born with a protective “fight or flight” instinct. We respond to fear by either ...
Views: 3582(1 vote) - Another adventure on autopilot - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerCourse correction may be required... Have you ever noticed there is really little one can control except how we choose to react…. I wrote this while winging my way back from Philly the other day. It really was an uneventful flight, yet after watching 100+ people board the plane; I can only ...
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