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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Being a Foreigner or Being at Home - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Behnam BakhshandehSince my arrival in the United States in April of 1986, it become my new home… it was not easy, it is twenty seven years of ups and downs, failures and successes, sadness and happiness…but overall it was fulfilling. It came together, I’ve arrived, I am home. I don’t think leaving ones home ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Living in the Problem? Try Living in the Solution! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou’re annoyed. You promised yourself you would lose that weight, go to the gym, get in shape to join your friends in a much vaunted walk-a-thon. Yet here you are, six months later, one month away from the walk-a-thon, and you’ve only lost a couple of pounds, your trips to the gym are spotty at ...
Views: 1482 - Being Present: Can Trapped Emotions Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperEver since Eckhart Tolle’s book ‘The Power Of Now’ came out, being present has consumed the self help industry. And even people who were not into self development came across this book. Interpretation And whether it is a teacher speaking about being present or whether they are talking ...
Views: 1832 - Personal Development Tips On How You Can Develop Your Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHello again, and today, I would like to give you some personal development tips on how you can develop your leadership skills. Do you feel that you lack the characteristics and traits to become a leader? Do not be discouraged, because those skills can be nurtured. Being a leader does not have to ...
Views: 1479(3 votes) - Mind Gestapo - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleNow that I’m on an intense learning adventure to sing, play guitar, write my own music, and record my own album in 2011, I get to see what it’s like to struggle in the pursuit of a goal in a new category. The key word is “new.” I’ve written over fifty books. Writing another one would be ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - How to stay vital throughout your whole life! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Luci SantosMost people associate vitality with endurance in the bedroom or staying young when we have reached old age. Vitality is relevant throughout our whole lives and at every age: vitality is our birthright and the most valuable resource that is truly undervalued in our modern times. In today's ...
Views: 1226(2 votes) - Law of Attraction and Love and family - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkThere are two parts of their life which people normally try to change; their workplace and the relationships which they have with their families and their significant others. You may be asking yourself, "Can the law of attraction truly help me to build relationships with the people that I enjoy, ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Communication: Is It Good To Be Curious? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperMost people have heard the saying ‘’curiosity killed the cat’’ and this has lead to all kinds of meanings being constructed. For some people it will have been interpreted to mean that being curious is dangerous and others may simply dismiss it as just an old saying. But regardless of this ...
Views: 2194 - What Does Vibration Have to Do With The Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkThe theory behind the law of attraction is the idea that energy magnetises to it, like energy in the huge expanse of space and time that comprises our universe. Everyone's being is constantly radiating energy out into space; the type of energy being radiated is identified by the emotional state ...
Views: 1558 - The Law of attraction: Getting Everything You Want From Life Through the Power of Your very own Mind. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkPicture for a moment that you have in your possession a resource of full and complete power. You alone could influence the heat of the sunlight, the fall of the rain, the turn of the tides and the direction of the winds. What would you be do and have with this sort of power? Would you abuse it ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Inner Voice: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Listen To Their Inner Voice? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is something called an inner voice and this is available to each one of us. But although this is the case, it doesn’t mean that one is in tune with their inner voice or even knows that they have one. The Inner voice is not the only term that is used to describe this powerful guidance ...
Views: 2002 - Self Image and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ronny PrasadIn May 2010, I was called upon to deliver a speech at a leadership convention. It was a cold autumn’s afternoon, as I drove to the venue of the convention while thinking about how to add more impact to my speech. Although I was asked to speak about goal setting, I decided (in the last ...
Views: 1852 - Trapped Emotions: What Happens When We Have Trapped Emotions? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough emotions need to flow and to be expressed during moments when it is appropriate; they are often inhibited and denied the chance to be expressed. Now, there will always be times in ones life when it is not appropriate to express them and yet when one is in a different environment, it ...
Views: 1721 - Behaviour: Do We Teach People How To Treat Us? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperHow we respond to others and how others respond to us can appear to be random and without reason at times. And at others times, it can be patently obvious as to why we have behaved as we have towards another or why they behaved as they have towards us. But whether one is aware of their ...
Views: 2007 - True Self: Is Pain Part Of Realising The True Self? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen the true self is mentioned, pain if often not too far behind. There are also many other terms that are mentioned in regards to finding the true self and two of these are: the dark night of the soul and an existential crises. Here ones goes through an experience or a number experiences ...
Views: 1640 - Stop The Sabotage And Be Happy! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt was just about a year ago. I was sitting in my gorgeous newly built home in Austin, Texas, looking out at our resort- style pool set against the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and thinking – this house does not make a home. That was the exact moment I knew we needed to move back to ...
Views: 1207 - Digital Addiction Wreaks Havoc on Business Innovation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffYour success or failure is created by what you focus on. What you focused on five years, five months or five days ago is what you have in your life today. What you focus on today is what you will reap in the future. Dementia usually describes deterioration in cognitive abilities that are ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Media Cause Apathy? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt doesn’t take too much effort to notice that today’s media outlets have incredible influence over so many people’s lives. And that this influence can result in all kinds of consequences taking place. Now, some of these are consequences that are clear to see and are highly visible. And ...
Views: 1751 - Victim Mentality: Why Do Some People Have A Victim Mentality? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is nothing like a good victim story to get people’s attention. The media routinely covers a certain event or situation where one person or a group of people are labelled as victims. And based on what happens in these situations, it is often very difficult to disagree with the ...
Views: 2244 - 8 Steps To Listen and Communicate Effectively - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Kimberley CohenThe majority of your day is probably spent listening and communicating with others. Whether it's your children, partner, co-workers, friends, etc., you have an ear open to what is being said. The question is, "Are you really hearing them?" I'm not talking about conversations pertaining ...
Views: 1214 - Personal Power: What Happens When Someone Rejects Their Personal Power? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt doesn’t take much effort to notice that some people are more empowered than others. But while it may appear that empowered people have something empowered people don’t, inherently we all have the same power. The defining factor is that some people are in touch with and connected to this ...
Views: 1661 - Great By Choice - How to Succeed in Sales - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Doug DvorakAlthough the field of selling is one of the best professions, and has led many people to great success, it isn't for everyone. Selling requires a certain amount of self motivation, dedication and enhanced training. With the ever evolving world of business, selling is continuously changing. Most ...
Views: 1073 - Progress through the Darkness and the Light - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Justin HarmonProgress When Darkness Falls I’m afraid. I’m scared of not being good enough. I’m frightened about being the center of attention and I have a bad case of social anxiety. I can write and email people till no end, but when put in direct communication with someone, the fear takes ...
Views: 780 - ***Why It's Good To Be Selfish - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberSurprising title for an article, right? In today's society 'selfish' has such negative connotations how could anyone say it’s a positive thing? Let me explain. Traditionally the term ‘selfish’ has been associated with such things as being greedy or acting like an obnoxious fool. Those are the ...
Views: 2169 - ***What, Me Worry? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberYou may recognize that phrase from MAD comics, and it is said tongue-in-cheek. Unfortunately, today the irony seems even greater. Listen to the news, people on the street, or even friends and all you’ll hear is misery and doom. Just recently I caught a twenty second news promo, 20 SECONDS, which ...
Views: 1599 - Receiving: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Receive? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side is the ability to give and on the other is the ability to receive. And it is often said that unless one can receive, then it won’t be possible for them to give. So the ability to receive is generally considered to be the most important aspect. This makes me think about how ...
Views: 2303 - The #1 Trait of The Successful - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Luc DespresIf there was only one trait I would attribute to 100% of the successful people I've met and associate with, it would be their ability to take responsibility for their actions and even for the actions of others. Responsibility is the #1 trait of the successful. One who takes responsibility ...
Views: 944 - Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeIt is best to ask, what does motivate you basically. Think and look into activities or things that make you happy. There's definitely something into which you put all your energy. It does not need to be a professional matter that inspires you. What comes spontaneously to your mind with this ...
Views: 1388 - Emotional Avoidance: What Can Happen When We Avoid Our Emotions? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter how old or young someone is, where they have come from on this planet or if they are male or female, one thing is clear, and that is that they will have emotions. For this is part of the human experience, without them life wouldn’t be the same. However, one of the challenges with ...
Views: 2047 - Do You Have the Will to Be Successful? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Doug DvorakSuccess in business these days requires a lot of hard work, a good product or service, and in some cases a little bit of luck. Companies that have services and products they believe in must understand how their offering can be marketed effectively. Even the best products marketed poorly in all ...
Views: 1197 - The Media: Does The Media Distract People? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to understanding what is taking place in the area where one lives and the world at large, it is clear that some kind of assistance is required. This is something that usually takes place through the media. Here, one is informed about national and international events and ...
Views: 1775 - Stay Strong - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Say your words with conviction. Feel and know the strength that they bare. Just know that however many people tell you that you can’t do something, that there are a million more people that are rooting for you. Just because something is not seen nor heard, does not mean that it isn’t so. ...
Views: 2012 - 6 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from David & Lisa BoyleAt this stage of my business development I have been making it a point to study some of most Successful Entrepreneur of our time. As a one of my old business coach one said: “The key to success is to find someone that has what you want and do what they do”-Dani Johnson Long gone is the ...
Views: 2937(1 vote) - You Are More Powerful Than You Realize - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from nicholas breenWe all start out our life the same way. From the moment we are born, we are taught that in order to do good in life, we must go to school and get a good job. We are taught that our future is dependent on what others think of us, who will hire us, and what type of degree we have hanging on the ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - Why people behave rudely? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Amruta DesaiToday around us we have quite a mix of people, where many are really kind and nice with others, however there also is a category of rude morons. Yes we can just not escape this lot; we have always had them in our life to add to our troubles but our challenge lies in dealing with rude people ...
Views: 3830 - The Science of Vibration and the Universal Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Sharon BallantineThe law of vibration serves as the foundation for the Universal Law of Attraction even though it may not be as well known as the law of attraction. Science, through quantum physics, is demonstrating that everything in our universe is energy. Even when we go down to the sub-atomic level, we ...
Views: 1639 - How To Speak Up - and Be Heard - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Danielle DaoustSpeaking up can be risky... on the upside, it can open terrific opportunities for growth and harmony in your life... on the downside, it can push a teetering relationship into a complete breakdown, or make life so difficult on the job that you quit - or worse yet, you get fired... It is no ...
Views: 1543 - Passive Aggressive Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter what gender someone is or where they have come from, there is likely to be moments where they feel angry. This is part of the human experience and it plays a valuable role in our survival as individuals and as a species. In most cases, anger is nothing more than feedback and is ...
Views: 2627 - Vision, Mission, and Purpose! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Ronny PrasadDo you know what your mission in life is? Do you realise what your purpose in life is? Do you have a vision for your life? Some companies and organisations have a vision and mission statement. They do their best to get their staff to live by the vision or mission statement. Your life ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Don’t Lose Faith when Crap Hit’s the Fan - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from David & Lisa BoyleThere are times when we are at our lowest and become desperately in need of all the right answers. No matter how much we try to think straight, we are become so overwhelmed by our troubles that we allow ourselves to spiral down into negative thinking. We fall into the trap of despair and Lose ...
Views: 1163(3 votes) - Coaching for Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonI am a writer, speaker, stress buster, life coach, problem solver, people empowerer, laughter lover, dedicated saboteur disarmer, hypnotherapist, inspiration generator, insight seeker and genius finder! But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time in my life when I could have written a thesis ...
Views: 1673 - Positive Thinking: Is Positive Thinking Dangerous? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has read anything do with self help or come across one of the primary figures in the industry, they will have heard of the term ‘Positive Thinking’. This is nothing new and has been around for many years. In 1952, Norman Vincent Peale published the book - The Power Of Positive ...
Views: 1844 - Mind Over Matter - How Your Thoughts Can Prevent You From Self-Destructive Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Michelle SearsAll of us feel sorry for ourselves from time to time but to stay in a state of self-pity is not healthy. It's not healthy for you, your family, your friends, or anyone else you associate with. I'm not saying that I don't want you to feel your feelings. But I don't want you to stay so low in ...
Views: 1504(2 votes) - What To Do When Work-Life Sucks - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Jo Anna Shaw"The purpose of our lives is to be happy." -- Dalai Lama I have a number of friends that have been in the workforce for many years. They are pushing the top of their pay scale and have mastered what they do. When I got to that place in my banking career, the bank sold to a larger one then ...
Views: 1057 - Neuroscience of Leadership: Making Change Easier - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Valencia RayChange is the theme of our times. We can either embrace it and proactively create the change we want to see or allow it to randomly come upon us. Either way, change will continue to be a part of our lives. Neuroscience can help us as leaders to learn how to optimally operate our truly amazing ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - 25 Questions to Spark Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWhat if you just stopped running that negative message over it again and again in your mind and started moving? How could you do both well? Why does getting this done mean so much to you? What story are you telling yourself that is getting in the way of your productivity? ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Michelle SearsAre you highly sensitive? And I don't mean when you actually get hurt or when something traumatic happens to you. I'm talking about being highly sensitive when it's not really necessary. Like when someone says something mean or rude to you. Do you get all emotional and break down right on ...
Views: 1860 - BROWSING INTO YOUR NON-EXISTENCE TO DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Moses A. OjuteEvery man on earth is created for a purpose, which God expects him to fulfill within his life span. Unfortunately, many are kept in the dark as to what it is and how to live it. Many turned to that thing called job, but real life is about serving. Giving out what God put inside you to serve your ...
Views: 1184 - Developing your creative genius and live an extraordinary life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Michelle SearsYes YOUR creative genius. I can almost bet that you're more creative then you give yourself credit for. You have genius within you, you're just not tapping into it. So I'm going to help you discover, develop and maintain your creative genius. Let's get started. First of all, you have to ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - Father’s Day Gifts That Keep on Giving - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Nancy PhilpottFatherhood and history often repeats itself. I woke up this morning with an old Harry Chapin song from back in the 70’s playing in my head. The song is called “Cats in the Cradle" and the lyrics that stuck in my head and keep playing over again go something like this…. “My child arrived just ...
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