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- 7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 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 our work. If you want to create a happy and authentic life, you are going to have to get real. What does it mean to Get Real? It means to: * Live in the whole truth, recognizing that your ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Happiness - The New Frontier - by You see it everywhere you turn, happiness as a lifestyle choice, a new frontier. Most of us navigate our lives from day to day with circumstances dictating what priorities move up and down the list. When it comes to simple priorities of our lives that can make a difference, that can make us ...
Views: 2297(2 votes) - Living a Happy and Successful Life - The 5 Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Khaled MansoorSo what are the 5 secrets to living and extraordinary life? 1. Decide what really you want The first step in Living a happy and successful life is to know what you want. If you ask others what they want, most will tell you what they don't want. So they will continue to get what they don't ...
Views: 1371 - 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: 1469(1 vote) - Quit Trying To Be Perfect - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Monty RitchingsIn our drive for the good life, it seems that we have become obsessed with the need to be “perfect”! Why can’t we just let our selves be who we are at the moment? As human beings we are constantly changing and evolving as our life changes. We cannot stop this process no matter how hard we ...
Views: 2336(8 votes) - 2 Simple Ways to Be a Happy Parent - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you have moments throughout the day when you feel great as a parent? When your kids are happy, you are happy, you are all hugging, laughing and kissing one other? You know the feeling of wonderment. Now, do you also have times when you don’t love being a parent? Have you felt at your wits ...
Views: 1494(5 votes) - Is There A Key To Happiness? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Craig CopelandI think that there is a key to happiness. However, it's based upon what your needs and desires are at the time. For example, if someone is feeling overweight and self-conscious about themselves, they are not going to be happy in that moment. It's only when they are comfortable or pleased with ...
Views: 2434 - Laughter IS the Best Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Kate Corbin"Laugh and the world laughs with you." Ella Wheeler Wilcox The Therapeutic Value of Laughter.Laughter is a fascinating phenomena that brings relaxation, a state of Well-Bring, and relief from pain, while exercising our entire body. As early at the 14th century, the medical community was ...
Views: 1033 - The Magic of Friendship - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Kate Corbin"Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, 'What, you too? I thought I was the only one.'" - C. S. Lewis As I returned home yesterday from a lunch date with my dear friend, Ann, I was inspired to write about the magic of friendship. Ann and I worked together several ...
Views: 851 - Boundaries Lead to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Janice RussellMay is Family Wellness Month. Whether you are a family of one or a family of ten or more, there are a number of ways that you can enhance wellness in your life. This article will speak to wellness in terms of mental health as it relates to a functional space and calendar. Many people ...
Views: 2623(3 votes) - The Magic of Self-Love - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Kate Corbin"I celebrate myself and sing myself." - Walt Whitman It's called self-love, self-confidence, self-acceptance, self-respect, self-esteem, self-worth, feeling good about yourself - it's all the same thing and it feels fantastic. The opposite - doubting yourself, disliking yourself, feeling ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - When Is The Last Time You Had Fun? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Pat MussieuxHow many times, lately, have you told yourself, "I’m just having TOO much fun!"??? I don’t hear this often enough from women – in fact, many of us don’t even make the time for fun in our lives. We are much too serious! Our schedules are full. Business has taken over our lives. I have been ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - What Is Your Dream? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Lois DeWittWHAT IS YOUR DREAM? It is so easy to just live your life out with your dream in the background, never realized. Many of us go to the grave with an aspiration that was never fulfilled. There is a theory that our souls progress by our dreams as well as the good deeds we do on earth in our time. ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - What Makes People Happy, Money Can Not Buy Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from GS VirkWould you invest your money in the pursuit of buy happiness? You do not have money to buy happiness? Looking for Happiness Guru? You're in the right place to get free advice? But you have to practice advice seriously. Just read the item can not buy happiness. I am not asking that you watch ...
Views: 2432 - Who Says You Can't Change? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Terry DrakeWho is in control of you? Well, if you're not accepting responsibility for your life or what happens in it, it isn't you! In order for you to really create the life you want, then you have to accept responsibility for everything that happens in it. If you accept responsibility for something and ...
Views: 4757(6 votes) - 6 Simple & Easy Tips to Boost Mother's Health - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Christine EstersWhen it comes to taking care of themselves, mothers seem to lack in that department. After all, they have a lot on their plate: take the kids to school; cook dinner; go to PTA meetings and still be a loving and caring wife. It's no wonder we dedicate a special day just for them. Mother's day is ...
Views: 1589(6 votes) - Journaling: an exercise in self-respect - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyThere are a million reasons to put off sitting down with your journal. For that matter, any regular exercise for self improvement can easily start to seem like an imposition, an inconvenience, and worse, a promise that doesn't really have to be kept. That's why resolutions so quickly get ...
Views: 3507(1 vote) - Creating from the Senses - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Florence HaridanThe senses are defined as the physiological methods of perception. As the senses take in information, we are connecting those perceptions to memories, knowledge pools and experiences that have been accumulated over our lives. As our world speeds by our ability to actually take in things by ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - Learn How To Be A Hero - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sally MarksI love movies. I not only enjoy the spectacle, the humor, drama and music, I find it satisfying to absorb the moral of the story through the comfort of a cushy seat in an air conditioned theater. Movies, like sports, give you the chance to root, root, root for the home team, without ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Motivation and Lessons in Inspiration from the Best Coach I Know - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Deborah HayesEvery once in a while you run into someone who has mastered the art of living, someone who doesn’t just move through life waiting for a certain time or place or person to make his or her time here a life of consequence, someone who doesn’t just live on the surface but really soaks it in; the ...
Views: 1355 - The 'Well Wishing' Principle - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Paul Dalton“Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own." - Harold Coffin Living in London I get to travel on public transport A LOT, and for someone in my line of work that provides a fabulous opportunity to observe the quirkiness of human nature in action. It is never ...
Views: 1938(3 votes) - How To Create Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanHow to create your dream job is a problem I have dedicated my life to solving for myself and others. I have always been fascinated with people who have ambitious dreams about work and make them happen. My grandfather was a self-made entrepreneur who built a plumbing contracting business with ...
Views: 2098(1 vote) - The Myths and Truths about Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Avinoam LernerWhy we are failing to develop a positive attitude and the key to happiness still eludes us. We keep hearing about the importance of the power of positive thinking. All motivational gurus tell us that being positive is an essential to our success and finding happiness. It is necessary for our ...
Views: 3212(7 votes) - Be Your Own Cheerleader - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI recently saw a wonderful video on YouTube that has been making its way around the internet of a little girl passionately affirming herself and her life in the bathroom mirror ("My whole house is great, I like my hair, I can do anything, I like my family," etc.) If you haven't had a chance to ...
Views: 1773 - A Jolt of Joy - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Sally MarksI was recently interviewed on World Talk Radio, American Dreams: The Sky is the Limit. I had not been feeling that well earlier in the day, and I also had some concerns about the phone working properly. However, once I started chatting with the hosts, Jin Robertson and her daughter, ...
Views: 2576(1 vote) - Do Something Selfish Today - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebWhy help others? Okay, we know we are supposed to because our culture and religions tell us to. But we aren’t necessarily good at following those rules. So, why help others? It will make the world a better place. But so would driving less, not using so much plastic, etc, etc, etc. We know that ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - How To Get What You Want! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Terry DrakeHave you ever wondered how people get what they want? I mean people who consistently get what they want, you know the ones that others call lucky or fortunate or think that they have some unfair advantage over others. Whatever others think, I am sure you are wondering how they can do ...
Views: 1718(7 votes) - Writing Yourself Happy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Paul Dalton“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” - E. L. Doctorow I have written and spoken many times about strategies for creating authentic happiness, and the recurring theme has always been “Happiness is not something you can pursue; it is who you are”. ...
Views: 5039(1 vote) - Your Money or Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Willie HortonAs I travel around from country to country, working with and talking to my various personal development clients, I am struck by the number of people who are doing what they’re doing for the money. In asking them what they would do with their life if money were no object, few tell me that they ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Living Our Creative Vision - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Rev. Sheri HellerWhen you free-associate with the concept of creativity, what arises? Perhaps what you connect to involves turning ideas into reality and plumbing the depths of imagination. Perhaps you think of particular artistic mediums, or of ways of being that entail risk taking, and exploration. For some, ...
Views: 2057(7 votes) - The Most Important Non-Renewable Resource: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Paul BurtonWe spend every day in the trenches. Putting out today’s fire. Rising to the next occasion. We focus on moving the proverbial ball down the field. Little thought is given to what it means to cross the goal line. I recently had occasion to enjoy a cup of coffee with a client towards the end ...
Views: 2622(2 votes) - Addressing the root cause of depression - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Kevin BlairWomen suffer from depression twice as often as men. This statistic has been shown to be true, not only for American women, but for women in eleven other countries as well. This high statistic for depression among women exists regardless of racial and ethnic background or economic ...
Views: 1921(4 votes) - Use the Law of Attraction To Overcome Social Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Lexie MoonI suffered from social anxiety disorder for many years. And as I got older it got worse. Of course, the fact that I created a life perfect to serve my dysfunction probably didn’t help. I had a job and I didn’t have to leave my house most days and when I did it was very low stress. I didn’t have ...
Views: 5482(8 votes) - Want a Great Life? Follow Your Intuition! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonThink of someone you know who leads a successful life. They probably have an enviable aura of calm and peacefulness, yet somehow they seem to sparkle with infectious energy. They enjoy life and they love to share that joy with others. Does that sound like you? It could be, because you have ...
Views: 1655(3 votes) - You’ve Got iMail! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonWe’ve all had those times when we’ve thought and thought about a decision and just can’t seem to land on the right answer. It’s as if we’re so caught up in logic, facts, and data we can’t see the proverbial trees for the forest. During those periods when you feel stuck, listen for I-Mail. It ...
Views: 1654(5 votes) - Let The Sunshine In; Making Each Moment Magic - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Nicola BuntingMaya Angelou writes that "you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights." I can add a fourth thing to the list: you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles being stranded abroad and ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Are YOU ready for LOVE? - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Lexie MoonHi, this is Lexie Moon and Elmasue Zylberberg and we are going to be discussing You-getting ready for love. We all want to manifest perfect love and our soulmate. We dream of spending the rest of our lives with that perfect partner. There are many programs out there that promise to help ...
Views: 2072(5 votes) - Want a Positive Attitude? You’ll Need to Change Your Habits - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Deborah HayesIt’s not enough to want change, you have to take risks. You have to be prepared and motivated enough to leave the comfort of what you know and move willingly into that very scary place… the unknown. Yikes! That sounds ominous doesn’t it? It really isn’t all that scary but there are some very ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - What You Give Out You Get Back - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonMy mum cuts articles out of the newspaper for my brother and I and gives us quite a stack of reading most weeks. She is, as my brother says "spot on"; she knows exactly what will be of interest to us and she saves both of us trawling through papers in search of what is relevant. She does, ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Law Of Attraction: How Law Of Attraction Works And How To Make It Work For You - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Warren WojnowskiOn the one hand, understanding law of attraction and how it works seems simple enough, but on the other hand figuring out the secret to how to make law of attraction work for you can often feel incredibly complex. I don't know how many times I've thought I was on the right track, became very ...
Views: 1925(8 votes) - Seeing Sense in the Here and Now - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Willie HortonIf your life isn’t all that you want it to be or if you’re unhappy with yourself – what you think is going on has nothing to do with reality! Decades of research prove that the normal subconscious mind quite literally makes up your reality for you. This personal version of reality has absolutely ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - The Great Power of Optimism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ali BrownThe power and force of optimism can never be underestimated. In fact, your personal development and growth over your lifetime depends upon it. When you are able to see the positive in every situation, you are better equipped to recognize and take advantage of opportunities that come your way. In ...
Views: 1385(7 votes) - Find Courage Yourself to Deal With Change and Choose Happiness - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Barnsley BrownHow Do I Change My Life? Are you happy? Please note that I'm not asking if you FEEL happy. I'm asking if you ARE happy. Happiness does not have to be a fleeting emotion that we feel when everything's coming up roses. Instead, it is something you can have, right now, no matter what's going on ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Journaling for Inner and Outer Healing - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyJournaling on a regular basis is an opportunity to get into your inner life and understand what motivates you, what helps you, where you come from, and how your thought patterns are configured. Journaling helps us understand what's really going on inside of us, so we can get past all the baggage ...
Views: 2381(1 vote) - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Lavinia Albescu -“Identity” is one of the terms we use more and more often to explain our own actions. Although the term is quite frequently used it is not easy to define because it seems to get another meaning every time somebody uses it in another context. Why is it so important to understand this concept? ...
Views: 2125 - The Ups & Downs of Being Single - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from LaToya CampbellThe single life has its ups and downs and being single could either be the most exciting part of a person’s life, or the loneliest part of life for someone. On one hand, you are free to date who you want and could potentially have fun doing so. Unfortunately, this time for some is not ...
Views: 2976(2 votes) - I DON'T HAVE THE........ENERGY - TOP 5 TIPS TO GET MORE ENERGY - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallNot having enough energy is the next excuse we are going to smash in our “I DON'T HAVE THE.......” series of articles identifying the causes of in-activity and helping find your way around them. How do you feel? I'm not talking emotions, I mean how would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 – ...
Views: 3164 - What Do Easterners Mean by Awakened, Enlightened, Transformed, or as Christians Often Say, "Converted, Born Again, or Saved?" - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,What does it mean to be what easterners describe as awakened, enlightened, transformed, or as the Evangelical Christians say, "born again, saved, and converted?" Who knows? This much I do know. Virtually every religious tradition has coined words and concepts to tell the story of their ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - How To Be Happy: The Culprit in Virtually All Human Unhappiness - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Robert Louis Stephenson once wrote: "I have a little shadow who goes in and out with me; and what can be the use of him is more than I can see. He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head; and I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed." Clever poem, but what is he talking ...
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