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- What's on your life list? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” –Helen Keller Throughout my journalism career thus far, I have been fortunate to meet fascinating, inspiring, daring people on a daily basis who tell me about their lives and passions. I donned a bee suit alongside the local beekeeper, followed ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Life Sux - 5 Tips To See You Through - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Jacqueline JohnsOkay, Okay, I admit it - sometimes life just isn't happy! Even the happiest of us experience times when life just plain sux. Jobs can be lost, relationships can crumble, dreams can collapse, finances can be challenging, crap can happen. But when any or all of the above (God forbid) happen, ...
Views: 1330 - An Easy Way to Make Yourself Happy—Recognize You Are Responsible—It is Up to You to Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAll of us want peace and happiness. We look outside for the answers. However, the bottom line is that our happiness is up to us. We must choose to release old habits, destructive thoughts and patterns to be happy. No one can do it for us. Everyone can realize many exciting hopes and wishes. ...
Views: 2818(2 votes) - The Power of Positive Singing - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Dan WillisLife can be hard at times. There are plenty of things that can get us down. Everything from work, to school, to watching the news can be wearing. There seems to be a shift in the world from personal contact to technological advances that keep us separated. We may have cell phones, text messages, ...
Views: 1155(3 votes) - Ignore Worry – It Will Go Away - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonUndoubtedly, we, as normal crazy adults, are built to worry – it appears to be an integral part of our hard-wiring. And, if we can’t find something to worry about, we’ll invent it. I once had a client, who should have known better, telephone me to tell me that he was having sleepless and that ...
Views: 2312(1 vote) - The Land Beyond WYSIWYG… - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Kathy NeisessSeeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing.” Elf Judy – The Santa Clause If you’re like the vast majority of the people, you live in a WYSIWYG world! If you’re not familiar with the acronym – WYSIWYG (pronounced – Wizzy-Wig) it stands for “What You See Is What You Get”. I’m here to let you ...
Views: 972 - Gratitude: Thankful for a Healthy Mind & Emotions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am Thankful for… A Healthy Mind & Emotions If we stop to think about it, there are so many things to be grateful for. As I was reflecting on all the good things, people, and blessings I enjoy, I starting compiling a long list. It seemed it would never end. In all actually, it never will ...
Views: 4669(1 vote) - The Little Assumption That’s Costing You a Fortune - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Noah St. JohnLet’s say you wanted to put a nail into a wall. Do you think you could do it? Sure you could… if you had the right tool. Now, let’s say — because I really like you, I really believe in you, and I really want you to succeed — because of all these reasons, I went out and (with great expense and ...
Views: 1141 - Can we Create and Meet Change with Peace, and Clarity? - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Ranjana AppooCan we Create and Meet Change with an Open Heart, a Supportive Mind, Peace, and Clarity? Yes! Yes, especially with our understanding and use of Energy Psychology (for eg. EFT), Energy Medicine and other Practical Stress Management Techniques like the Endorphin Effect Strategies. These tools ...
Views: 2403(3 votes) - Positive Attitude - Is it the Hardest Job in the World? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicWhat do you think is the hardest job in the world? Is it being a surgeon... lawyer... priest... professor... musician... writer... policeman...? Personally, I think that the hardest job in the world is forming the habit of thinking about the particular kind of reality that we wish to ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Increase Your Job Happiness - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Jared BrownMost of us spend at least 40 hours a week at our place of work. That’s at least half of the average American’s waking hours each weekday. Why not make your time at work pleasant? Sure you have lots of work to do but studies have shown that if you are happy while you work you will be more ...
Views: 1127 - The Confession of an Opera Addict - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinI am a self-confessed opera-addict. Although I know my attitude is totally wrong, in my secret heart of hearts I would probably consign all other art forms to hell. My addiction began when I was six years old. My father always tuned into the Saturday afternoon Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. I ...
Views: 1787(3 votes) - Meditation and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from karen Hood-CaddyMost of us think of happiness as something that just happens. Or doesn't. But recent studies are showing that happiness can actually be learned. How? Through meditation. Dr. Richard J. Davidson, PhD, who teaches at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been using brain imaging to ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Pre-paving an Event With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahyPre-paving involves planning out your day, or visualising a future event in your mind, of how you want things to look and feel. When your attention is very firmly fixed on something that you want, the Universal Law of Attraction must match that with a relevant manifestation. Sometimes we are ...
Views: 2233(2 votes) - Problem Solving With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahySo, if The Universal Law of Attraction can bring you anything that you want, it can fix your problems, right? Well of course; as a Universal Law, The Law of Attraction has to bring you more of anything that has your attention. So, if you have something going on in your life that you DO NOT LIKE ...
Views: 4598(2 votes) - Enjoying an Easier Life With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahyPre-paving involves planning out your day, or visualising a future event in your mind, of how you want things to look and feel. When your attention is very firmly fixed on something that you want, the Universal Law of Attraction must match that with a relevant manifestation. Sometimes we are ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - Taking Your Very First Step With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahySometimes you know exactly what you want, or where you would like to be, but the realisation of that desire feels very far away because you cannot see how it could be achieved. That might be because it seems humanly impossible for you, or you think you will never get that lucky, or it just feels ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Steps to Personal Development - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Willie HortonI’ve just received an email from a reader who tells me that, after wasting many years on “normal” living and “normal” people, she is now determined to take the necessary steps to find peace of mind, contentment, happiness and success. Her use of the word “normal” refers to many of my articles ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - This Christmas, Be Nice To Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt's Christmas season once again, and it's time for a breather since the past 11 months you've been working hard. It's the season to be merry and gift-giving. And speaking of gifts, you give your family, friends and loved ones gifts in the spirit of Christmas. But have you ever realized that ...
Views: 629 - Bringing my perfect match to my life! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Patricia AnayaEverybody wants to find that "perfect" partner to be happy. I'm sure some people have found him/her already and they are happy. Yet, there are more who are still looking … and they are frustrated. Today, I want to share with you what I've learned about bringing my soul mate to my life. If ...
Views: 1966 - Saved by the Laundry: From Hamper to Happiness in 8 Steps - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Laura MonzoWhen I was thirty-five, I looked up one day and realized that I hadn't had a life. I'd had a lot of things. I had a husband and a marriage. We had two late-model cars, two high-speed careers, and a two-story house on an oak-lined street. I had everything I ever thought I wanted, and much more ...
Views: 1961(8 votes) - The Benefits of Life Coaching: Your Accelerated Growth - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Mark GibsonPerhaps the most important commonality clients of trained personal coaches have in common is that they achieve their clearly defined life goals sooner by moving through challenges more quickly. Many coaching clients enjoy new levels of happiness, improved communication skills, renewed mental ...
Views: 1578(3 votes) - Successful Living and the Thin Veil of Thought - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Willie HortonYou may find yourself dissatisfied with your life. You may find yourself trying to find a way to break away from stress, uncertainty, insecurity and anxiety. Or you may have simply reached a point in your life when you know there must be so much more to be had out of life – beyond the ordinary ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - TOP 10 TIPS FOR JOY - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Michelle MayurIt is easy to get caught up in our materialistic society that equates feeling joyful and happy in life with acquiring material possessions. If we just have that new home, new car, new dress, etc, then we will be filled with joy...... or will we? When we do manage to purchase any of these ...
Views: 1804 - Happiness is a Choice: 7 Ways To Feel Happy Right Now - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Isobel PhillipsHappiness isn't something that suddenly appears in our lives when we have everything we want; happiness is a choice we make in every moment. Sometimes it's just not possible to feel on top of the world; for example if we've just lost someone we love, nothing is going to make us feel happy right ...
Views: 2081(5 votes) - Raise Your Self-Esteem, Six Behaviors That Give You a Boost - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Susan DerryThe importance of self-esteem is an unavoidable reality. All of us are impacted by our self-esteem, whether we recognize it or not. High self-esteem allows us to respect ourselves and makes it easier for others to respect us as well. When we feel good about ourselves we are more able to ...
Views: 2309(4 votes) - Embrace the Moment and Learn To Be Happy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Denise DemaSimply by learning to embrace and live in the moment you can achieve the happiness that seems to elude most people. Simple living is a concept that most people can't imagine because the world is so complicated. Actually your world is what you have made of it and its pace has been created by you. ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - Vivation - The Skill of Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Paul Hughes“Wow! I didn't know it was possible to feel this good!,” said a client the other day after a Vivation session. This article briefly explains what Vivation is. Originated by Jim Leonard, Vivation is the skill of experiencing the core feeling process within your body that is the true source of ...
Views: 2532(1 vote) - Pay it Forward - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Lisa FraserIntro: If we were meant to go it alone, wouldn't we be here all by ourselves? Life is an intermingled journey with the billions of other people we share this world with. So, doesn't it make sense that we should help each other out? It is time to create a more positive world...it is time to ...
Views: 819 - Passion, The Signpost to a Fulfilled Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonPassion is such a buzzword right now, so many times I have people come and say to me, if I only knew what my passion was I could change my life and be happy. It is like they are some big secret, something that is hidden from them that if they could only see everything would be great. Having ...
Views: 1318(4 votes) - Personal Development: It’s the Thought that Counts - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Willie HortonOur lives are the product of what we ourselves do to create them. Although, ultimately, we cannot fully control our lives, we can, in the right frame of mind, exert a huge influence on our success and happiness. Unfortunately, however, the normal person exerts little or no influence at all ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Winter Weddings- Let the Winter In - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Rubel ZamanWinter weddings can be great, if you think them through properly. Unfortunately far too often they go wrong when people try things that simply aren’t appropriate for the season. They think of their wedding day and they immediately think of sunshine, pastel bridesmaids dresses, light finger food, ...
Views: 841 - Happiness isn't something you can find - it's something you already have - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Carol DodsleySo often people tell themselves: I will be happy when I have................ When I achieve.....................I will be happy When I am in a great relationship I will be happy When I find the perfect job I will be happy And many more similar stories about their own happiness. People ...
Views: 2992 - Let Go of What’s No Longer Serving You - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtWe bought country property a few years back and as with many rural acreages; ours came with a whole bunch of out-buildings that served a variety of purposes at one time – but no longer functioned at that state. In a word – they were hazards and we began the process of tearing them down, ...
Views: 1358 - Attitude Adjustment – The Secret Difference Between Success and Failure - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Deborah HayesEver wonder why some people always appear to be genuinely cheerful and happy and others don’t? Of course we all have our moments but when we meet these perpetually sunny individuals while we are experiencing a bit of a drought for those positive vibes the clash of energy almost serves to further ...
Views: 1623 - The Power of Desire Without Attachment - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Mike RobbinsFor many years I've had mixed feelings about my wants and have been a bit confused about the true power of desire. While I know that desire is an essential piece of the manifestation process, I also know that focusing a lot of my attention and energy on what I want has caused a great deal of ...
Views: 1381 - Balance - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Deepak DixitMost of the vehicles move on wheels. Even aero planes use wheels during take off and landing. Modern wheel is an excellent piece of engineering efforts but for the driver of the vehicle the major concern about the wheel is its tire- pressure. Whether you are driving a bike, car or truck, you ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - GROWTH - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Deepak Dixit“Are you still there?” Sounds a familiar question? How often have you heard that? The realization of stagnation is killing. Life is only nice if it keeps on moving ahead. When it comes to halt, its ugly face appears. The growth is evident in children. But what happens after childhood? ...
Views: 1416 - Steering Your Own Healthy Course - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhen I believe in myself, I open into a world of infinite possibilities. The truth is a representation of what I believe to be true. By believing in something - anything - it becomes true. "Even if you have the skills and resources to do something, once you tell yourself you can't, you shut ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - How to Find True Love and Definition of True Love—Answers to the Search for Love - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbWhat is the definition of true love? I think most people tend to think of true love as that one soul mate that 'completes' them. However, using a quote from Shaman Charles Crooks, "We are all part of the whole and not separate" creates a dilemma when it comes to this perception of true love. How ...
Views: 3405(4 votes) - Three Ways to a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonAs you begin reading this article and contemplating your own life, I’m sure you can think of many ways to create a happier life. What I’d like to share with you here are three ways that I’ve learned over the years. These lessons have not always been easy or (emotionally) painless but they have ...
Views: 1686(3 votes) - We Are Not Our Bodies - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI shaved my head again last week. This is the fourth time in the past five years I've done this. As has been the case for me before - it feels both liberating and vulnerable. My hair has been thinning for about ten years (most significantly in the past two or three) and, as I've written ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - 25+ Simple Touches for Selling Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphySo you want to sell your home and get the best return on your investment? From my experiences, buyers are looking for a well maintained home. Studies have shown that most buyers make a decision about purchasing a house within 15 seconds of walking through the door. Many buyers have made a ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - What Do You Want Out of Life? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Willie HortonIs it possible that your life is not the joyful, effortless, successful, happy and carefree promenade that your heart desires because, in fact, you haven’t really got the first clue what your heart truly desires at all? I’ve been working with personal development or self improvement clients ...
Views: 7043(10 votes) - Optimism For Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen everything is fine and alright, it is quite easy to be an optimist. But at any point in our lives, just a few individuals and just for a limited amount of time can you feel that all is indeed really well with them. So in a way, optimism is being deemed as merely an illusionary outlook a ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Romancing Your Self - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Dominique HurleyDo you feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are? Does your life revolve so much around other people and situations that you no longer feel centered? Are you resentful, angry, or depressed because you don’t have enough time, or you’re too burned out to enjoy the time you have? Are there times ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - The 30-Day Smiling Experiment - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Mike SakowskiOne day, while driving home from work I thought to myself "I really love going to work now. Why?" And the conclusion I reached was that one of my coworker's persistent smiles were making my entire office an enjoyable place to be. In fact, this smiling coworker's supervisor even commented on his ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - How Can I Afford Time to Play? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lorna BlakeIt’s been said the number one regret people have when they lay on their death beds is that they took their lives too seriously. In other words they didn’t play enough. That’s pretty darn serious, isn’t it? So can you afford not to play? If you spend all your life working without taking time to ...
Views: 910 - Worry Is A Bad Investment - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAmericans are currently drowning in a sea of debt--experts warn that increasing personal debt among U.S. consumers poses a severe threat to the nation's economy. Not only that, money troubles are the most common cause of divorce in America. American consumer debt is larger than the gross ...
Views: 1151(5 votes) - 5 Steps to Loving Your 60s (even if you're dreading them!) - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Bonnie McFarlandAre you bothered about turning 60? If you’re like many women “in the neighborhood” of 60, you are feeling apprehensive or concerned about being in your sixties. You might even be dreading it. Yep, some women just sail through 60 but many other aren’t feeling good about their future and ...
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