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Views: 1714 - 5 ways to reach you peak potential - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Tracy BrinkmannThe turning point in my life came when I discovered the law of cause and effect, the great law of the universe, and human destiny. I learned that everything happens for a reason. I discovered that success is not an accident. Failure is not an accident, either. I also discovered that people who ...
Views: 1348 - Do We Need Anxiety? Thoughts for Entering the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurRemember the last time you listened to a great piece of music? For some pieces, the music gradually increases in intensity until it reaches a crescendo, the loudest or most exciting part, and then resolves. As the music builds and fades, so does your own feeling of excitement. A crescendo is ...
Views: 1579 - It’s Passion That Blurs the Lines Separating Work and Play - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Michael BroderAccording to Forbes in 2012 only 50% of adults reported being satisfied with their jobs. Job dissatisfaction can greatly increase levels of anxiety, depression and stress. If this speaks to you, there are a variety of reasons why you may be dissatisfied with your job— ranging from disappointment ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Faith is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWhen I was a child, faith was a dirty word to me. It wasn’t that anyone told me it was bad, it’s just the association I had created about it. I grew up in a multicultural home, complete with a Channamus Tree for the holidays. One side of the family was Jewish, the other Christian, and both sides ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Learning Your Beauty Type Can Boost Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest challenges of professional life coaches is lack of self-confidence. Self-confidence is something that ultimately can only come with experience and even then it can sometimes falter. Of course it’s to be expected when you’re just starting out, but I have talked with many ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Who is Draining Your Emotional Energy? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonWe all have people in our lives that have a tendency to drain our emotional energy. It may be a family member, a child, our boss or a friend. What I have come to understand is that everyone wants to be loved. People do not come into our lives purposefully to drain us emotionally. We allow ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Self Image: Why Do Some People Take Things Personally? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who take just about everything personally and this doesn’t have to be the words that other people say. It could relate to how another person looks at them and what one experiences in the world around them. This can also relate to specific situations where one is being given ...
Views: 10937(1 vote) - Why is it so Hard to Say No? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterIt almost seems inevitable to be unable to say the word No, despite the idea that we are in situations where we know that we should. For some, it just comes naturally, but for others, it almost seems impossible to say it even though we know that we are better off if we did. So why does this ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Smart Women Get Lucky - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffThe other day, while standing in a very long line at my local coffee shop, I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. We began chatting about everyday topics-the weather, the holiday rush, and then we stumbled on that dreaded topic of the moment-the economy. I asked her a question: ...
Views: 1478(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Improve Your Social Life As an Adult - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Michael BroderEvery milestone in your life comes with meeting new people. As you get older, it can be harder to make and maintain friendships than it was when you were a kid. As a child, you were probably surrounded by peers at school day after day. Perhaps you were involved in activities where you could ...
Views: 2896(1 vote) - Power: Why Do Some People Feel Powerless? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThe power that I am talking about here is personal power. And this is more about the power that one has over oneself than it is about having power over others. Another term that is often used for this is self control. And although having power can lead to having influence over others, this is ...
Views: 12447 - Self-belief vs. self-destruct - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Calvin DormanSELF-BELIEF is a character trait any entrepreneur must have to experience sustained success in their business. Yet many people overlook it. When the question is asked: What are the qualities I need to be successful in my business, you will find that many of the experts will list the ...
Views: 826 - Act Your Wage - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Joyce LaymanYou may be familiar with Dave Ramsey's philosophy of making your money work for you by living on less than you make, in other words "act your wage." During a meeting with a client earlier this week, she commented, "I wish my entire sales team would act their wage. They all set big goals at the ...
Views: 1418 - Being Enough: Why Do Some People Not Feel Good Enough? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis is something that can come under many names, from self esteem, to self worth, self belief and confidence. And no matter what words are used, what it ultimately comes down to is the feeling or sense of being enough. Here one feels that who they are is enough, and this relates to who they ...
Views: 4406 - How to Make Friends : 3 Easy Ways to Make and Keep Great Friends For Life - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongIf you are wondering how to make friends, you are in the right place. Two of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life are: 1. Deciding what kind of friend you will be 2. Deciding who your friends are. If you want to have a good life, (and I’m sure you do), then having good ...
Views: 1960 - 5 Ways to Stop Criticizing Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Mhairi Gordon-PrestonSTEP ONE Doing something new or something we find difficult, can release a stream of thoughts that stop us from asking for that raise, speaking-up for ourselves; asking for a date, finishing that business plan, and so on. Typical self-critical thoughts include: I am no good at...; ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Why I Need to Have Faith - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Amr AbbasA friend once told me to have faith. I remember the exact words they said and I quote, "Have faith. Have faith in people. Have faith in God, if all else fails. Just have faith." If my memory serves me correctly, I was feeling down because life was not fair. Life is never fair. Sometimes I have ...
Views: 1052 - Sense Of Self: What Is A Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that a sense of self is an illusion and that it is simply an idea. Regardless of this viewpoint and any other point of view that is similar; it is clear that having a sense of self makes a big difference and that ideas are powerful. I wouldn’t describe a sense of self as ...
Views: 2128 - How low self-esteem could affect your career - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gautam SinghHave you ever worked in a corporate setting where you just did not fit in at the office? Did you feel that when ever you contributed to the conversation in meetings that your co-workers believed that you did not add any value? These are some negative environmental factors at the office that can ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - Do Not Hold Back - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonWhat happens when we hold back? I know for me, I feel like I have not given my full effort. It may be a project I am working on, it may be making dinner or it may be my contribution in an office meeting. I know for the office environment, particularly in meetings, I may hold back out of ...
Views: 1424 - 9 Tips for Communicating With Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoConfident communicators are not afraid to take up their space at the table and let their voices be heard. They know their subject well and project a strong belief in what they're saying without being conceited or arrogant. And as a result, the audience is more likely to listen to them and ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - This Whole Self Esteem Thing - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyTrophies should be earned, not awarded indiscriminately! Theoretically, in the interests of "fairness," certain "educators" decided some years ago to prevent "bruising" little egos, playing God really, and doing them a giant disservice, in that they are not being prepared for the real ...
Views: 1342 - Combine Passion with Purpose: The Secret to Finding True Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michael BroderOnce you have acquired much of what you’ve ever wanted and achieved the main things you’ve set out to do, what’s next? How can you continue to grow and achieve even greater happiness in your life? You may have already attained personal success, but as most high achievers would tell you, even the ...
Views: 1364 - Tips for Creating the Story of You for Business and Life!!!! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Bernadette BoasI never really paid attention to the literal meaning of the question “So, what’s your story?” I often found it to be sarcasm or merely a spin on asking “What’s up?” However, over the last five years, since being handed a pink slip of freedom from Corporate America, and journeying out into my ...
Views: 1134 - Self-Confidence is a Major Element of Success in Public Speaking Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoSelf-confidence is a crucial element in public speaking success. You are not speaking just to hear yourself talk – you are speaking because you have something to say. Before you can command the attention of your audience, you have to believe that you have a message that is worth listening to ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Can Wearing Red Shoes Affect Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Dr. Mona AeyshaSelf-esteem is very well understood now-a-days as far as its definition is concerned it is to improve one’s knowledge, success rate, social and emotional life, and strive for the next level of achievement continuously. Ones overall evaluations of successes and failures become self-esteem in ...
Views: 3523(1 vote) - 5 Simple Tips to Help Smart Women Get Unstuck and Take Inspired Action - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever felt "stuck" when it comes to making decisions or stalled on a project that needs to move forward? It's an unsettling feeling that can prevent you from realizing your big ideas, dreams and goals. I'm working on my first book for Smart Women and recently, I've been feeling stuck on ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - Create Traditions that Sizzle, Not Fizzle - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Judy WidenerHas this ever happened to you? You're knee deep in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, when you have a flash of inspiration: you want to start a new tradition with your beloveds. But when you share your idea, you only get scowls in response. Your vision of an evening of hot cider and ...
Views: 1663 - Second Most Costly Misconception About Creating Success - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Joey PoltorSecond Most Costly Misconception About Creating Success - By: Joey Poltor There is only ONE way to become successful... There is only ONE way to make a million dollars and you are looking for that magical answer. You may know this, heck, you may have been referred to as this guy. The fact is ...
Views: 1232 - 30 Characteristics of a Chronic People Pleaser and Why You Should Look Take Note - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Vickie ChampionServing people and being a people pleaser is not the same thing. Pleasing yourself first brings an abundance of joy and energy that can be used to serve others. When you light the internal flame you can shine your light on family, friends and community. People pleasing habits conversely snuff ...
Views: 12691 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 19) -- The End - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2962 - Expectations: Do Our Expectations Create Our Experiences? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn a previous article that I write on expectations, I looked at where our expectations come from. And here I want to take a closer look at how expectations are influencing our day to day life. Expectations can become part of one’s nature and how they see life or they can be expectations that ...
Views: 2033 - How to activate our Inner Potentials? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamInner potentials are set to ignite only if we feel that our present life or situation is not successful or when we feel that we have not achieved anything remarkable in our lives. The thought that we are more than what we are, makes us think of ways to activate or ignite our potentials. We ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 14) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2254 - You Have the Power to Create Your Own Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Marquita HeraldIn order to live your best life, you must first believe that you have the personal power and authority to create your own life experience. Believing in your self sounds like such a fundamental concept and yet we all experience times in our lives when we suffer periods of self-doubt and ...
Views: 1531 - Problems Or Challenges: What’s The Difference? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThese are two words that can be used to describe an occurrence or situation. One person may use the world problem and another could use the word challenge. And this is even though they are both in the same position or looking at the same thing. Meaning On Google.com the word problem is ...
Views: 2029 - What makes you tick? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Calvin DormanHave you noticed that successful entrepreneurs seem to know what makes them tick.... they know what they want and they know how to get there. Only once you truly know yourself, will you be able to fully tap into your strengths & abilities each day, regardless of negative people and ...
Views: 1080 - Confidence: What Is Confidence? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word confidence is a term that is often hard to define. What is it and what does it look like? Are questions that can be asked. Through the act of comparison, one can see that there is a difference between people that are confident and people that are not confident. Many years ago I was ...
Views: 2388 - You Can Choose to Grow Stronger Through Life's Inevitable Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Marquita HeraldSometimes through change and adversity we find our life’s purpose – the eye sheds a tear to find its focus. ~Robert Brault No matter how well we plan, from time to time life will present us with unexpected change, or an outright detour. While these challenges may initially throw us off ...
Views: 1945 - The List About You. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe have a critical message for you today. It will take you 60 seconds to read it. Don’t say there’s not enough time. For you or someone else (share it), this message will be life-changing. A few truths we’d like to remind you of: Asking to get paid when you’ve earned it is not ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Self Help: When and How to Un-Friend in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe are not beating around the bush today. If you want your business to limitlessly grow to both big profits and big fulfillment, you have to start with what makes you joyful. Including the people around you. So we gotta’ ask: Why are you agonizing over that consuming “friendship” that exists in ...
Views: 1794 - If we aren’t getting our intentions (goals), then perhaps we need to approach things in a different way? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen we aren’t getting our intentions or achieving our goals, we need to accept that there are limitations and excuses in the way. At times when we aren’t achieving our goals isn’t meant for us to veer off course and assume the method doesn’t work. What doesn’t work is moving into frustration, ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Learn to Quiet Your Harsh Ego - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI use to be my own worst critic when I use to fall short of my expectations of myself. It didn't matter if my expectations were big or small; all would have me chastising myself for being less that superwoman. And that is my ego, desiring to be the best mother, friend, worker, manager, lover, ...
Views: 1639 - Are You Hiding From Success? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, I had the good fortune to speak to an amazing group of smart women at the Success Summit and Expo here in Los Angeles. As a speaker, you hope to present an idea or concept that will provide value to a group, although you never really know until you actually see how the audience reacts ...
Views: 1413(3 votes) - Too Tough on Yourself and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Jane CranstonA behavior common among very successful people is setting high standards for themselves as well as others. Whether the actions are going to be seen by friends or colleagues, or done strictly in private, doesn’t seem to matter, high achievers place the bar at the top rung for almost anything and ...
Views: 1703(2 votes) - The Truth About Optimists – From an Optimist’s Point of View - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Gail BarkerFor as long as I can remember – I have been called an optimist. This is a term that I embrace and love. When somebody calls me an optimist, I feel truly seen and understood. I feel like my habitual way of showing up in the world is spot-on with how I wish to be experienced – I feel like I’m ...
Views: 1527 - Clarity: It does a body good - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Joan Marie Whelan“How smart or dumb you are depends on where you’re standing,” said Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. We do not always have the ability to think clearly or understandingly. In fact, it would be unfair to analyze others when we ourselves do not have a stable and harmonious balance in our own ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - HOW TO QUILT – INSPIRATION FOR PATCHWORK QUILT PATTERNS - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from raye kahnikThere are a number of websites that offer their own free quilt patterns and an even larger number that draw together selections of free quilt patterns in different categories such as civil war quilt blocks or star quilt blocks. Of course, learning how to quilt isn’t just a matter of choosing a ...
Views: 864 - What Did You Learn Today? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Marquita HeraldEvery 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 ...
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