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- What is Personal Development All About? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Willie HortonI sometimes get very frustrated (it doesn’t last long!) when I see the extent to which Personal Development is hijacked by people whose sole focus is on money. Go on, Google ‘Personal Development’ – the number of sites that talk about becoming a millionaire, trebling your income, achieving ...
Views: 3826(3 votes) - How to Achieve Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Willie HortonOver the many years that I’ve been working with clients who want to better their lives I’ve come across the goal of “financial freedom” – people looking for an end to financial worry (over 905 of males claim that it is their greatest source of worry), people looking for “passive income” or ...
Views: 3558(4 votes) - Love Recipe to simplify your life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Michelle ConboyThey are guaranteed to simplify your life and make is easier for you to hold on to yourself. 1 CUP Identify Your Values 1) Make a list of your top 10 values...love, honesty, fun, freedom, intimacy, $$, family; whatever they happen to be. 2) Prioritize your list. Put at the top of your list ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - His Last Year Was His Best Year Ever - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Karen KlassenI have a true story I want to share with you. I love travelling and was planning a road trip to Arizona with my boyfriend who had just moved from Australia to be with me in Canada. He had never been to the United States and was anticipating the adventure. I had been to Arizona a few years ...
Views: 1967(1 vote) - Celebrate Good Times: They are All You Really Have - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John GilmoreI had a friend who held up an object and asked me to concentrate on the object and try to move it. I looked at it, furrowed my brows, and took a beep breath focusing all of my energy on it. He asked, "Why do you have to do that to concentrate? Why not just stay relaxed. Everybody seems to ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Your Inner Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nicola BuntingIt's that time of year again... That time of year when we take time out, time away, time to enjoy nature and all of the beauty around us and within us. Whether we spend summer in the city or in Tuscany, we experience time differently. The summer gives us an inner summer experience of immersing ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Women – Change and Starting Over - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Deborah HayesCould you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ...
Views: 5095(3 votes) - You are not your job - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Mary-Jeanne "MJ" CabanelWhen I decided to leave my job in Business Development for a Hedge Fund company I got a glimpse of the abyss. That deep, dark scary place that descends forever into hell and from which there is seemingly no escape. In fact, it called out to me offering such reassuring words as “if you leave now ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Perfection: What Is It And Why Do People Struggle With It? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is perfection? Have you ever researched its meaning? For a word that creates such a challenge for people and can ruin lives, it isn’t very perfect! Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines it as, “broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness.” It then goes on to discuss its ...
Views: 5848(12 votes) - Happiness Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonHere’s a question that you may have never seriously asked yourself. Are you happy with yourself and with your life? The chances are that there are things that you would like to change about both you and your life – I have rarely met anyone who is truly happy, they are few and far between. ...
Views: 3396(4 votes) - Summer Love - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantWe simply cannot get enough love, especially summer love. Maybe it's because summer love feels friendlier when we are walking to the beach carrying a chair, a favorite book and an iPod to keep our own delicious thoughts company. Seriously, don't your olfactory sensibilities become completely ...
Views: 2275(5 votes) - Journaling with your Inner Critic and Inner Coach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyMany people are often stalled in their attempts to learn and grow because of something called the Inner Critic, that judgmental voice from within that extinguishes courage and creativity. You want to make a career move, but your Inner Critic denigrates your abilities. You want to approach ...
Views: 4096(1 vote) - Have you had enough? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Louise Presley-TurnerHave you had enough? Leading Life Coach Louise Presley-Turner shows us how to say NO to wanting more… Do you find you have everything you could possibly need, yet you still want more? Maybe it’s clothes, shoes, bags, maybe it’s the latest gadget and gizmos. It seems we’re caught in a cycle ...
Views: 2047 - Simply Happy! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Willie HortonThe purpose of life is to be happy – so says the Dalai Lama. Jesus Christ said something similar when he said that he came so that ‘you might have life and have it to the full’. Unfortunately, however, having worked in the field of personal development for more than fourteen years, I have ...
Views: 2980(1 vote) - Why Aren't the Christians in Church? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Sally MarksSomeone sent me this joke and I saved it. I’m printing it as a topic for this self growth article. Squirrels had overrun three churches in town. After much prayer, the elders of the first church determined that the animals were predestined to be there. "Who are we to interfere with God's ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - The Five Magic Phrases to Attract What You Want - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Lynn Robinson"We are each responsible for our lives and, more important, the thoughts that create them. If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think." — Oprah Winfrey What you say when you talk to yourself has a huge impact on what happens in your life. You create your ...
Views: 2968(7 votes) - One Quick Way to Feel Better Fast: Smile! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Terry DrakeDid you know that smiling will make you instantly feel better? Yes, it is a scientific fact! So, all you need to do to feel better is smile. I am going to explain the science behind your smile and give some tips to practice and get better at wearing one. "A smile is an inexpensive way to ...
Views: 2862(2 votes) - Success, Happiness and Wasting Your Energy - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Willie HortonToday is a new day – one that has never happened before, a unique day that will never be repeated. Now is a new moment. And, in this new moment, you have a choice. You have a choice - which thoughts you are you going to pay attention to just at this moment in time? The probability is that ...
Views: 2890(5 votes) - Is there a lentil up your nose? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Rena ReeseNearly everyone has a story about a friend, sibling or themselves wedging something in an ear or nostril as a kid. That story usually ends with the object having to be removed by a doctor. Pennies, legos, stones, beads and other small objects seem to be magnetically pulled into small dark ...
Views: 3471 - My Secret Weapon for Feeling Satisfied - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Leah ShapiroGet ready, I am going to out myself here. I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate. This ...
Views: 5038(1 vote) - The Path to a Life that Rocks! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Leah ShapiroSomeone recently asked me if I could map out the steps that they needed to follow in order to find more happiness and meaning in their life. This is what I came up with. The Path to a Life That Rocks! 1). Take 100% responsibility for your experience in life 2). Be Curious. 3). ...
Views: 3122(1 vote) - Marriage Problem Advice - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Rahela VukusicGreetings, Did you know that love does NOT conquer all? You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry" or undying love for each other will keep them together forever. However, with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, it’s obvious that this ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - 6 Tips On How To Plan A Successful Baby Shower - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Ron HirsuYou found out you are pregnant and you know that a baby shower will be planned by your friends and close relatives. A baby shower is the perfect way to share with loved ones the fantastic news that a baby will be arriving. Celebrated during the last few months of your pregnancy, your baby ...
Views: 1186 - Manifesting 101: How to Manifest Your Kick-Ass Dream - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroA few weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday with a super hedonistic "High Roller" weekend at Foxwoods casino. About 20 of my friends joined me in a fantastic suite with an incredible view at the new MGM Grand. We had a VIP table at the hot new ultra lounge & restaurant called Shrine. I spent part ...
Views: 3412(2 votes) - Personal Development – It’s About Doing Things Differently - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Willie HortonI have no idea exactly how many personal development, self improvement or so-called self help books were sold over the last year – but I do know that it is one of the fastest areas of growth in the publishing world with millions of books being sold every year. I also know that these self help ...
Views: 2543 - Life Balance: The Essentials of How to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Ed McDonoughWhat would your life be like if you were happy all the time? Really, think about it. What would it be like? In this day and age, you may think that being happy all the time just isn't possible, but in reality it is. And, not only is it possible for you, it's also possible for everyone you ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - Give Love to Other People - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Angelene O'ReillyI personally feel much more content and happy with myself when I am sharing love with others. There is not enough love giving in our world I am noticing more and more everyday. Why is this happening? I have seen many articles written on love and most of them either revolve around religion or ...
Views: 4683(2 votes) - An Affordable Website Design and Development - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Abhimanyu SharmaThere are many ways to get an affordable website design. There are few software which can create a website for you within fractions of time but you cannot take help of such software because you want unique and well functioning website not bunch of problems. You can get website development based ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Am I Worth It? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Rita Bigel-CasherThis question came up for me yesterday when I decided to make myself a healthy lunch. As I was assembling the ingredients that included, lettuce and basil from my deck garden, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrots, snap peas, walnuts and boiled shrimp dressed with a lovely olive oil ...
Views: 2881(4 votes) - The Belief That Good Things Happen - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Maryann CanditoThe belief that good things happen is first and foremost in the minds and hearts of those people we see as living very blessed and happy lives. Some people look at the glass as half empty and others view it as half full, either way their reality is based on their personal perception of how they ...
Views: 3202(2 votes) - Owning a Dog can Help You Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kelly MarshallDog owners know all too well that coming home to their wagging tailed dog is the greatest feeling in the world. When you walk into the home, you truly light up your dogs life. They love you unconditionally and probably see you at your very worst, but they don't care, they adore you regardless of ...
Views: 4817(4 votes) - How to Create a Vision for Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Leah ShapiroThe process of creating your Vision for your Life is simple: Imagine all the fun, exciting, good feeling stuff you want in every aspect of your life. You can do it for your life as a whole, and/or break it down and create a separate vision for each part. For example: My basic vision for my ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - How to Come into Alignment with your Kick-Ass Dream - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Leah ShapiroIn my last post I left you pondering the question: “How do I get into alignment with my big dream?” I will share one way with you now. Focus on the “What” and the “Why” of your dream and forget about the “How” for now. I know that this may sound like crazy talk, but I assure you that I have ...
Views: 2212(1 vote) - A New Way to Approach Transforming Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Leah ShapiroHave you ever had a big dream that you were really excited about, but you ended up abandoning it because you could not figure out HOW to make it happen? Back in the day, this happen to me all the time. I would end up totally frustrated and stressed out and then decide that I really did not want ...
Views: 2199(1 vote) - Becoming Unstuck - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesBecoming Unstuck Many people find themselves in a place in life where they feel completely stuck. They recognize their discomfort in the situation and wonder how they got there. The discomfort increases when the individual realizes they do not know how to transcend the situation and find ...
Views: 3359 - 15 Keys to Happiness! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Peter GHow to find Happiness! The feeling of joy and happiness can be illusive and even if one achieves it, can a hard thing to hold on to in this world, especially, if we look for happiness in the usual places like material things. I remember when I first came to the US from Austria. More ...
Views: 4050(3 votes) - How to Find the Best Video Games? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Jim AllsoppGames are such means of entertainment that make kids completely going nuts over them. Some of the kids are more into outdoor games while some of them are so much into video games that they just want to have their hands on every new game and spend all time while playing them on the game ...
Views: 930 - What Is Your Next Chapter? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWe're never too young, or too old, to learn. In this day and age of technology, we have so many choices and access to so much information. The question I often ask myself is: "Are you really living your life?" "Somehow we learn who we really are and then live with that decision." - Eleanore ...
Views: 2127 - Everyday Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jeff DavidsonSpirituality does not have to be restricted to the confines of organized religion. Freed from the rules, restrictions, and impediments that organized religion may impose upon you, how and where might you be more spiritual in your life? You can practice being more spiritual in little ways ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - The Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Avinoam LernerThe Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I Emotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few ...
Views: 1698(4 votes) - Choose Happiness Now - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Debbie CrawfordHow many times have you said the following to yourself? “When I get I new job, then I will be happy.” “When I meet the right person, then I will be happy.” Or “As soon as I pay off my credit cards, then I will be happy.” It seems as if many of us are always looking to the future, as if it ...
Views: 2123 - Smudge Sticks - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Azzrian VisionsSmudge Sticks What are they? Why would you use one? How are they made? Whats in them? Well ... Smudge Sticks are bundled herbs. Usually sage, lavender, rosemary, thyme or any “woody” herb. The bundles can also be infused with essential oils and sometimes resins are used in them as well. ...
Views: 3710 - Start Your Day Off on the Right Foot - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Lisa FraserEver notice that if you start off your day badly, it seems to spill over into your entire day? You had a lousy sleep and the alarm is screaming in your ear seemingly minutes after you have gone to bed. You get soap in your eyes in the shower, have no time for breakfast, spill your coffee, get ...
Views: 1862 - Love and Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Sarah MariaOne of the defining themes of my adult life has been this something that I refer to as Love. When the universe forced me into personal crisis a few years ago, it slowly became apparent that a key issue was love. Ever since then, my life has become, in one form or another, a meditation on love: ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Attracting Your Soulmate - 10 Top Ways - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maryann CanditoAttracting your soulmate doesn't have to be for the lucky ones. You can deliberately create an ideal relationship with the partner of your dreams. Over the years, by working on myself and with clients through law of attraction coaching, I have discovered my own magical formula to help you ...
Views: 3222(3 votes) - How To Develop and Sustain Spiritually Rich and Rewarding Relationships - Part 1. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Debs de VriesWhen my mother married my Dad in 1950 her expectations were that he would work and provide for her and their family. My mother expected to stay at home, cleaning, shopping, cooking and accompanying my father on his social activities. I know this is an over-simplification: they certainly loved ...
Views: 1933 - What Are You Reading? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI’m sure you’ve heard the commercial: “What’s in your wallet?” My question to you, today, is what’s on your bookshelf? I love to read and I have many, many books. In fact, my promise to myself this year was to actually read each of the books I do have before buying any new ones. “Reading ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Jump-Start Unspeakable Joy! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyHow many seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, and decades have we wasted our lives on trivial like grumbling and whining about one thing after another. Then there’s the criticizing, judging and pointing fingers. And don’t leave out the infamous triplets … should’ve, could’ve, would’ve. Say yuk ...
Views: 1664 - Getting Out Of The Lethal Stress Trap - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Leah FriedmanFor 30 years stress has been one of the nation’s biggest health problems with 75% of the general population suffer from stress at least once a fortnight – a cause for high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes and even a trigger for suicide. What was the ‘epidemic of the 80’s is now the ...
Views: 1240 - How to Create a Happy & Authentic Life: Get Clear - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -"Getting Real is a very real thing and a very vital part of being successful and happy in our life and in our work." The above quote is from my article "7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life," where we talked about what it means to Get Real and introduced the 7 Simple Truths for ...
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