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There are some things about ourselves that we can’t change. The size of our feet, for example, or the colour of our skin. But there are many things that can be improved, and the good news is that, given time and dedication, you can considerably increase your level of self-confidence.
Why ... Views: 1322
Confidence is a requirement for success and happiness. There are amazing differences in performance, achievement and self-satisfaction when you compare the performance of confident and scared individuals under the same conditions. Never feel that it is impossible to gain confidence if it is ... Views: 3126
One of the questions I’m frequently asked by women entrepreneurs is, “When I meet someone who is a potential referral source and/or ideal client, how do I mention my business without feeling pushy?” Great question! Being able to communicate your marketing message with confidence is key to ... Views: 1443
Recently, I attended a surprise 50th birthday party for a good friend from college. I had a fantastic time reconnecting with old friends and discovering new ones as well. One of the biggest Aha’s for me during the weekend festivities was the realization that most of my time is spent with ... Views: 1259
A few days ago, I contacted a friend to ask for a referral recommendation for a big project I’m working on. My referral source responded quickly providing me with the information I needed. I was so excited to speak with this potential resource. I immediately and eagerly reached out by email. No ... Views: 1273
With everything that's going on in the world right now, I hesitated to write this article. However, I felt called to share my reflections with you. There has been so much despair and devastation in the world lately that when something happens to us personally, we can try to shrug it off because ... Views: 1084
I struggled a bit this week on what I wanted to share with you. I place a high value on making sure I give you timely information that you can use right away to take your life and your business to the next level of fulfillment, happiness and success. On the one hand, I wanted to write about June ... Views: 1281
I was watching the holiday classic, "The Polar Express" with my children recently and in the movie, Tom Hanks, who plays the role of conductor, said to Billy as he exited the train, "It's not as important to know where the train is going as it is to make a decision to get on the train." Very ... Views: 1286
My 8 year-old daughter Jenna never met a sport she couldn’t master - until last week. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, basketball or skateboarding, Jenna typically does well right away. Yesterday was a very different story.
We were in Park City, Utah on a family ski vacation and this was ... Views: 1341
Women entrepreneurs everywhere are experiencing the same dilemma and asking themselves the same question: “How do I manage my business while navigating the kids during summer break?”
You’ve just spent the last 9 months with a structured number of days and hours to work on your business and ... Views: 1267
Long before the internet was available; people could watch TV, listen to the radio or read a paper in order to find out what was taking place around them. As a result of this, people were able to find out about things that they wouldn’t have known about before these options were available.
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What thoughts does Staying In Integrity bring up for you? Does it mean that you are being true to your beliefs? Does it mean following through on your word, keeping your commitments? Does it mean being accountable?
Now, when you think about these areas, do you have any feelings of ... Views: 2629
Some people are really hard on themselves. This is fine so long as the outcome is productive. In most cases, however, the effect of being tough on oneself is rather more negative, in that it may lower ones confidence and de-motivate at the same time. A select few respond well to unduly tough ... Views: 3040
A young college athlete stands at the free throw line and throws the basketball at the basket over and over again. She is visualizing her success and at the same time she is conditioning her body to automatically respond to the stimulus of her desire to successfully put the ball through the ... Views: 1247
Striving for Imperfection
Had enough of trying to live up to impossible beauty standards and the pursuit of “perfection?”
I say it’s time for a beauty revolution. Throw down those skinny jeans. Quit dissecting your body. Stop trying to recalibrate your self-image and start embracing your ... Views: 1246
Many of us go through life thinking that success is for the other guy, someone else that has more talent, more intelligence and better "connections." We keep convincing ourselves that we can't do things that would be special, meaningful or profitable. We end up on the outside looking in, and ... Views: 2209
I ran into some old friends last weekend, and immediately I felt a new sense of energy – catching my ‘second wind’ after a rather tiring morning. I think this happened for two reasons: one, simply because I was happy to see them, and two, because they’re very successful.
I won’t get into the ... Views: 1147
One of the main reasons teens turn to drugs and alcohol is low self-esteem. The key to keeping teens from abusing these drugs is to help them build their self-esteem. According to various health reports, teens are less likely to participate in recreational drugs and binge drinking if they have ... Views: 1428
Teens and Dating
Attention Adults! If you are feeling that the world is tough and life’s stressful, imagine how it feels to a teenager who is an becoming an adult but no longer a child. The pressure on them to figure out difficult issues is relentless.
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Unchallenged assumptions in a rational, take it for granted world are extremely dangerous. Yet many of us carry on day by day as if we know-it-all, and like a speed bump in the road (what's that in the road, a head?), sooner or later evasive action must be taken to avoid calamity. So watch where ... Views: 1220
TERRIBLE CHOICES
By
Bill Cottringer
“We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~Kahlil Gibran.
There are some terrible choices we seem to have to make through all ages. Consider the following very uncomfortable choices confronting us all at different ... Views: 1746
Do you have a feeling that you have low self esteem? Actually, there are 3 faces of low self esteem. See for yourself if you share one of the following traits:
Let's see, are you:
1) The Phony One? From the name itself, the fake one. The Great Pretender. His successful and happy exterior ... Views: 1360
The Angel Inside: Michelangelo, Il Gigante, and Creating a Life of Power and Beauty by Chris Widener
The following is an excerpt from The Angel Inside
The Whole book can be found at www.TheAngelInside.com
“Let us start with a story.” The old man began as he and Tom sat, looking at the David. ... Views: 4076
The Law of Mind works in all areas of your life - health, happiness, love, success, prosperity, and money. There is no reason for anyone in the world (and you especially!) to experience a shortage in any of these areas.
And the greatest book of Mind Science ever written is -- The Bible!. It ... Views: 1356
I have recently been following the journey of one Katie Piper and for anyone reading this article that hasn’t heard of her you must visit her site Katie Piper Foundation.
Firstly, the words I wish to use to describe Katie are: phenomenal, strong, beautiful, confident, courageous, role model… ... Views: 2557
This afternoon, when I went to pick up my daughter from school, I was mesmerized by a mom breastfeeding her baby. The image brought back the bliss I felt during the fifteen months I gave my precious one the tit. The moment fleeted at the sound and the hustle of excited children getting out of ... Views: 1249
I wonder how will our lives would really make a big difference if we always choose to like and love ourselves? If we all never place the strength of our self love and self worth outside of ourselves (since after all, weren’t we all always at our prerogative and our own choosing about how we feel ... Views: 984
Firstly, you need to realise that you have the ability to achieve your main aim in life so you must have a continual persistent attitude when applying yourself to attain the goal.
Secondly, you must contribute some of your daily time towards positive thinking in relation to who you want to ... Views: 5855
"The LAW of SUCCESS requires that the Law of Attraction be accompanied by the Law of Inner Alignment and the Law of Right Action!" ~ Troyann
Are you in complete harmony with all components of the Law of Success?
Law of Attraction
There's much more to creating success than just using ... Views: 1400
Do you have the answer to this puzzler?
You can’t fake it, but you can definitely hide it.
You can’t buy or sell it, but it never stops giving to those who have it.
You can’t see it, but everyone feels when it’s there.
Got your answer?
Most people chime in with answers like ... Views: 1206
Each of us are the way we are due to several factors out of which our upbringing, our beliefs and values formed during our formative years play a major role. Thus when with interact with others, there is exchange of views and values which if they match results in a 'harmonious' relationship and ... Views: 1005
Connecting with Your Inner Voice
Norma T. Hollis
Do you listen to your inner voice? This is the voice that speaks within you that no one hears except you. Each person has one. Some recognize it and some don’t. Some are even frightened of the voice. But it’s a voice that is your friend and ... Views: 8415
Lack of vulnerability is one reason why team relationships are so dysfunctional. The lack of trust leads to people putting on their “persona” (the root word in ‘personality’) masks. In our culture, vulnerability is confused with the concept of weakness.
I’ve got news for you—vulnerability is ... Views: 1081
There is a well known psychological theory called the expectations disappoints theory.
The theory states that the resultant mood a person experiences after an event is the difference between his expectations and the outcomes he got.
For example if a man expected to begin his life with 8000 ... Views: 1606
Self Development plays a very imperative role when it comes to Internet Marketing business. As a responsible individual we should be able to deliver responsibility, sincerity, humanity, generosity, participation, relevance & responsiveness to our market. How can we enhance our Self Development ... Views: 838
The Inner Critic is the part of you that judges you, demeans you, and pushes you to do things. It lowers your self-esteem and makes you feel bad about yourself. This is one of the most difficult and tenacious issues that people face. The Inner Critic is actually not a single part of you; there ... Views: 7134
It is very significant to know and realize that the Law of Attraction operates in each and every moment in our lives. Before I go further on explaining about why just a minute of Deliberate Attraction is much better than none at all, let me start with giving you the meaning of The Law of ... Views: 728
My presentation was so good in the bathroom…what happened?
It’s an old actor’s comment after flubbing an audition, “I was so good in the bathroom at home…”
Has that happened to you? You felt prepared, your research was done, your key points were solid in your brain, and you did your ... Views: 2187
One day someone in one of my mastermind groups told me she thought of me as the “Queen of Ease” which I absolutely loved (and may continue to use as my alter ego) since my mission in life is to help the woman entrepreneur have more time and energy for herself AND more money and success in her ... Views: 1504
Start thinking big:
We all have dreams and ambition, which most of the time end of being ignored or abandoned due to lack of vision and the ability to think big. Success is reserved for those who consistently expand their context and content.
Below are some of the reasons people give for ... Views: 983
THROW OUT THOSE OLD TAPES, OLD STORIES, OLD MESSAGES!
God doesn't make mistakes. YOU are not a mistake.
Ask God to renew you. The past is past. Tomorrow is a fresh start!
It's God's promise that His grace and mercy are new every morning!
SCRIPTURE ASSURES US...
'Yet this I call to ... Views: 2197
The term working Mom is really a silly one because if you are a Mom you are working! Still we all know that this term refers to Moms that work both in the home and outside. If you belong to this category you are either reading this because you feel that you need some urgent advice to make it all ... Views: 723
Do you strive to be a better YOU? What are some things you can focus on to enhance your overall image? Here are some tips to help you develop the best you ever!
Be Confident
Use body gestures to enhance your confidence level. Use correct posture, stand/sit up tall, smile and know your area ... Views: 988
Can you really say that you like yourself? Or that you love yourself?
For many of us, this is a hard thing to do. We are so critical of ourselves.
When we don't have good self esteem, many areas of our life will suffer. We will find it hard to make good relationships and friendships. ... Views: 2275
The internet is an amazing resource of information and entertainment. It is also a forum in which people can communicate with one another from all over the world. And best of all, the internet is not exclusive. Anyone can take part in online festivities. Even children can navigate the internet ... Views: 2443
I was reading one of Deepak Chopra's books this morning about the mind-body connection and how you can't separate them. The book said, "You become what you think about," which made me reflect on this mornings workout and how I was combing the muscle exercise and the mind together at the same ... Views: 1213
From his new book,
“Restore Your Magnificence: A Life-Changing Guide to Reclaiming Your Self-Esteem”
The key to reversing the process of self-doubt lies in creating empowering interpretations about what others say or do rather than interpretations that berate us and fuel feelings of ... Views: 3014
Every day is an opportunity to learn something or discover something or someplace. Be curious, play, go out on a limb, walk a different way to work, try a new food at dinner and keep learning and growing. ~Sandra Magsamen
If you ask someone what they learned today, most people will focus ... Views: 1134
What exactly is NLP?
NLP, which means Neuro-Linguistic Programming, is an epistemological practical discipline that is utilized to destroy harmful patterns and alter one’s behavior for the better. Sound difficult? It’s not. Epistemology is a form of philosophy that looks at the validity ... Views: 2263
Yup, that’s what I said.
Do I have your attention?
Alright, let’s talk.
I’m not advocating acting as if no one else in the world matters. What I am saying is how many of your decisions are based on what you think someone else may think or say? Do you follow your dreams or do you ... Views: 2018