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Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Robert SimicTime Is Not Your Problem - by Robert Simic- 4 Keys to Goal Attainment: Vision, Map, Motivated Action, and Celebration - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sheri HoffThe 4 Keys to goal attainment are: creating an inspired vision; developing a well-organized map; moving through actions steps while intrinsically motivated; and celebrating your success which sets up future success. Create an inspired Vision. Your vision is an umbrella that covers your life. ...
Views: 2312(2 votes) - Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Career Fortune - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceIs apprehension preventing you from becoming a successful businessperson? Understand where your anxiety is coming from - and find out how to overcome it. What's holding you back from business achievement? Is it a lack of skill to do something profitable and worthwhile? I doubt it. Chances ...
Views: 2308 - Earn $200 per hour. Trainee Online Clairvoyant Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary Price75% of people say that they do not get any real job satisfaction from the work they do. They long to retire, they hate weekdays and long for weekends. They envy people who enjoy their work and they very much envy those who enjoy it and who get well paid for it. But why envy someone when you can ...
Views: 2303 - 6 Secrets to Maximizing Your True Potential - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, we are all endowed with special gifts, talents and abilities – i.e. our potential. Some of us realize this potential quite early in life whereas, for some, it takes a lifetime to realize this. These latter people who take time to realize their potential often accept the fact that ...
Views: 2300 - The Professional vs. the Amateur Life Coach - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeTo attract clients in your life coaching practice, you have to be a professional. You can’t be an amateur life coach and expect to earn money. I see many people who dream of being life coaches, who dream of running a successful business, but their actions starkly contradict their dreams. ...
Views: 2297 - “It Doesn’t Cost a Thing to Smile!” : Life Coach from Spark Life Design - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Loren MeierI was watching Oprah the other day and her guest was a musician named India Arie. She was amazing and her music really touched me. She performed a song called, “There’s Hope.” Luckily, I have Tivo and was able to listen to it 4 or 5 times because I enjoyed it so much. The song’s chorus made ...
Views: 2297(1 vote) - Channeling: Not Just For Those "Special People" Anymore - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eva GregoryThis may be hard to believe, but once upon time, only certain, special people could channel Divine Guidance. They were endowed with special psychic gifts that allowed them to access the spiritual realms, hear the voices of non-physical beings and offer spiritual advice and information to other, ...
Views: 2296 - Stressful Relationships - How to Create Harmony Without Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have been so angry that you could not see straight? Perhaps you are upset with another or have stressful relationships. If you would like to create more harmony with others, it is possible. I have a family member who used to get under my skin so badly that I never wanted to ...
Views: 2293(3 votes) - To Discover Your Life Purpose, Look Within - by John Locke was observant when he said, “The thoughts that come often unsought, as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable we have.” Why? Because those thoughts are the ones with the best information—the information that is meant just for us. We will be happier in our life if ...
Views: 2293 - Boldness is its Own Reward - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhen you read the article title, does it rev you up or make you want to crawl back under the covers? Let’s look at what it means and go from there. The dictionary offers several meanings for the word bold, not all of them nice. One of its definitions is fearless. There’s a difference between ...
Views: 2288 - ***Spring Garden Zen - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lori Lynn SmithI believe you can turn ANY thing into part of your meditation practice. Spring time is a lovely time that allows you to get outside, wake up from your hibernations. Your spring garden can be a delightful addition to your meditation practice. It can be very simple to design a special space ...
Views: 2278(2 votes) - Relationships Attraction: Create A Relationship By Creating Space For One - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIt's always recommended to allow actual space for an unhindered relationship to manifest into your experience. That is, clean out a closet, and some drawers. Allow your space for living to be conducive for two people to live comfortable. And while that's important, it's of even greater ...
Views: 2276(3 votes) - Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2020 from Robert SimicToday, I am bringing you some words of wisdom about true happiness. How do you feel about that title: "Desperate search for something that I know ultimately won't fulfill me"? Let's play a little game, you and I, shall we? Tell me, What did you want ten years ago? There's a good chance ...
Views: 2271 - Time Is Not Your Problem - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Robert SimicI hear people around me often saying things like: "I don't have enough time. Time is an issue for me. My only problem is time… There's just not enough time in my day…" and things like that. And I'd like to point out what should be obvious and yet, while we all get it on the conscious level, ...
Views: 2271 - An Easy 4 Step Process for Manifesting Anything You Want - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vania DimitianMany times, especially when first learning about the law of attraction, we are told something along the lines of "just meditate, visualize, and feel good and everything you want will just fall out of the sky!" Well let me tell you as someone naive enough to have believed that it is not true. Yes ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - About Happiness And How To Be Happier - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna Aparicio“Happiness Doesn’t Depend Upon Who We Are Or What We Have; It Depends Upon What we Think” Happiness… our ultimate goal. But should it even be a goal, or a daily habit? Thousands of books have been written on the subject, seminars taught, articles published, debates debated… yet a lot of ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Journey to a Clutter-Free Life - by Clutter, clutter, everywhere. Help! You want to declutter your home or your office, to make your life less stressful and more comfortable. How do you do it? Where do you begin?
The best place to start is by gaining a new perspective. How many years have you had your clutter problem? You can ...
Views: 2262 - Do Creativity and Discipline Co-exist for Success? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Nanette SaylorFor the past few years, my personal mission has been to present my most authentic self to world each and every day. My authentic self is my most creative self, and yet, seemingly in contradiction to my mission, I chose a career in hospitality as an operations manager. After 25 years, I am now ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - Moving Through Fear - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tal Shai !Are you familiar with the idiom "God helps those who help themselves"? My own experience has shown me that it holds much truth. When we begin taking action we create a magnetic field around ourselves that says "I mean 'business' and I am serious about moving forward with my goals and ...
Views: 2253 - Tired of the Same Old Stories? Thoughts from a Life Coach - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Leanna FredrichNothing changes until you do. Unknown My inner world creates my outer world. T. Harv Eker Thinking it Through… We all have stories that we tell over and over. They are the stories that drive our family crazy as we share them at every public get together. However annoying those ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - Confidence in love: 5 tips to find your soulmate - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Anna AparicioHundreds of books have been written pointing out the differences between men and women. Some suggesting that we come from far apart planets, it’s obvious that tour physiology differs and that since man lived in caves we’ve been brought up to fulfil different roles in society, and so, yes, we ...
Views: 2248(3 votes) - Take Your Career To New Heights With NLP - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Anna AparicioIn such a challenging economic and workforce climate, career development means different things to different people: getting that first job, keeping your current job, returning to the workforce after a long hiatus, dealing with redundancy and unemployment, starting an entrepreneurial ...
Views: 2241(1 vote) - Five Steps for Conducting a Transformational Coaching Session - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Sharon WilsonBeing a transformation coach is much more than just a job. It is a rewarding career that will not only help you succeed in your own endeavors, but will also allow you to help countless people reach their goals as well. It doesn’t have to be complicated, difficult, or confusing either. By ...
Views: 2237 - Is It Time You Write to Make a Difference? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you a life coach (or not) who toys with the idea of writing articles, e-books, and/or books? Don’t let a block stop you from making a difference; someone is waiting to hear from you. Imagine receiving emails that say something like “I had a breakthrough when I read your article.” (from a ...
Views: 2235(4 votes) - The Music of Hope and the Sound of Promise - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Louisa ChanNobuyuki Tsujii was 20 when he was awarded Gold Medallist at the prestigious Van Cliburn international piano competition in 2009. In fact, he started winning national awards when he was 7 and has since performed in Carnegie Hall and Tchaikovsky Conservatory among other renowned concert halls. He ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Get more done, better and faster - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Anna AparicioIf you think there are just not enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do, if it often seems as if you are chasing your tail, if you are underperforming, or stressed out, and don't know what to do about it, this could be just what you need. To this day I am always shocked when I ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - The Hidden Commitment Behind False Modesty - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Darla LeDouxDo you value being modest? I seem to be encountering both men and women lately who have a thing for being humble. Some are leaders within their organizations who see humility, or even self-deprecation, as a means to getting respect from their teams by putting them on the same level. Others ...
Views: 2233 - Dealing with Disappointments - Bridging to Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsDisappointment can provide us with a bridge from expectation to acceptance of reality, increased wisdom, and the energy to begin again. Whenever we do something in life with an expectation of how we’d like it to turn out, whether that is a new exercise program or a revamped eating plan, we ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - The Art of Acknowledgement - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Darcy EikenbergOne of my clients said of her boss, “Just once, I’d like to hear her tell me what’s good about my work, instead of pointing out everything I didn’t do.” Sound familiar? Which brain cell warped making it so much easier to notice – and talk about – the bad stuff, while ignoring all the good that ...
Views: 2229 - Creating Your Future in Advance with Goals! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from George TsoukalasWhy Goals Create Our Future As a certified life coach my first concern when I am coaching, is to make sure the coachee understands that the goals they are setting today and will eventually be achieving, are the pathways to creating their future. Why is this so important? Because without ...
Views: 2228 - Three Mistakes Transformational Coaches should Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Sharon WilsonWhile many people associate learning a new task with a list of “how to” items, it can be just as beneficial to know what not to do as well. Learning from past mistakes that others have made allows you to sidestep them in your own path and more quickly obtain your goal. In fact, focusing on ...
Views: 2227 - Law of Attraction: Techniques in Bringing Manifestations to Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainYou're going along wonderfully. You're feeling great and your visualization time feels so wonderful then a negative thought pops into your mindset. You shoo it away and get back on track and here comes another one! It's as if they are doing their best to bring you down somehow. The thoughts ...
Views: 2226(5 votes) - Sometimes You Need to Retreat to Move Forward - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczIn this hard charging, never stop world we live in it can seem like if you stop to catch your breath for even a second, you’ll be run over by the tide of people trying to get ahead of you. Trampled like the crowds in Pamplona during the running of the bulls. After all, it’s all about moving ...
Views: 2225 - 3 Ways a Life Coach Can Help You Turn Your Life Around - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Nea Joy JusticeSo you want to turn your life around, but time is soaring by and you're not soaring anywhere. This exact scenario is what leads most people to life coaching. There is a wealth of information available in self-help books and videos, on personal development blogs and web sites; as well as, ...
Views: 2222 - When Others Don't Recognize Your Genius - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Self-Help IdeasHave you ever been in a situation where the people around you didn't seem to recognize your genuis? You've worked really hard to develop your skills and abilities or the services or products you offer but people don't seem to get it. Situations like thes can be deeply demoralizing but they offer ...
Views: 2219(1 vote) - The State of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Eva GregoryHappiness is often thought of as a state of mind. This assumption is both right and wrong. It is right because when you are happy, you usually have happy thoughts in your mind. You have a positive outlook and your mood is generally elevated. Your outlook on life is one of hope and abundance. I ...
Views: 2218 - Dance Through Life With Enthusiasm by Connecting to Your Inner Core - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownDid you know that no matter how challenging life could be, there is a way to keep your balance, vitality and enthusiasm in the dance of life? You can do it by connecting to your core. But what is your core? Your core is your true powerhouse and it is the essence of who you are. It is the ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - NLP, Your Car, And Blood - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Anna AparicioOk so go with me on this… if your car is your brain, and petrol and water are the fuel that make your car run smoothly, then the fuel that makes your brain run smoothly are the foods you eat, the drinks you drink, and the thoughts you allow yourself you have. I’ve written before about the ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND III: ACKNOWLEDGE & OVERCOME FEAR - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ada MariePart three of our five part series on “turning your life around” is focused on FEAR. Okay, not just on fear but on first acknowledging it – and then on overcoming it! So what is fear? Many people do acknowledge fear about specific things such as spiders or flying or even fear of heights. And ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - The Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana - The Second Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from G B SINGHThe second chakra, namely the sacral chakra called Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is located 2 inches below the naval where another muscle rigidity gives a slouch to the lower back. Humanity keeps the lower back slouched. Why? It starts with the toilet training trying to control ...
Views: 2210 - How FAT Can Make You Cleverer, Healthier and Slimmer - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Anna AparicioDid you know that 60% of your brain is fat? THE FUNCTIONS OF FAT: - Source of energy - Building blocks for cell membranes - Building blocks for homones - Help vitamin and mineral bsorption - Control blood pressure - Regulate body temperature - Boost ...
Views: 2208(3 votes) - How NLP Can Assist Wellness Practitioners In Their Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from James RegoriskyI have been a yoga Teacher, neuro linguistic and wellness practitioner for the lasdt 12 years. Nonetheless lately I've wanted to expand my client base and draw in further practitioners in each the job areas of yoga and NLP to work with me at my newly enhanced facility. A number of years ago I ...
Views: 2208 - Neuro Linguistic Programming Healed My Stage Fright - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from James RegoriskyI'm a world-class violin player. I make hundreds of thousands of dollars each year playing in public shows that get massive audiences and rave reviews. I stay in the finest hotels, hob-knob with some of by far the most talented folks on the planet and I'm frequently asked to play solo on ...
Views: 2201 - From Self-belief to Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Anna AparicioWhen coaching clients, my focus is to help them get from where they are to where they want to be in the quickest and most enjoyable way. But no matter what challenges they present me with, most of the time, it all boils down to a lack of confidence and self-belief. People want to feel ...
Views: 2200(2 votes) - Rusty Nails of Fear - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Ali GraceAbout two years ago, our homeowners association decided to replace the roofs on our homes. We are a small cul-de-sac where everyone knows one another and looks out for each other. As our old roofs were being torn off for the first 2 weeks, the biggest issue we had were hundreds of old rusty ...
Views: 2190 - An ABC for quick stress management - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Julia HarrisStress is unavoidable, it is a fact or life and although I believe it can and should be managed, short term stress is not always a bad thing. Sometimes it is what motivates and drives us to get things done. That old saying “no pain, no gain” is true If we want to grow and develop and be ...
Views: 2188 - Confidence in love: How to find true and lasting love ~ part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Anna Aparicio7 billion of us on Earth, and yet so many people feel so alone. With more avenues than ever to connect with each other, quicker than ever before, many people find it harder than ever. We can Skype, twit and poke people on the other side of the globe. So far, yet so close. So close, yet so far. ...
Views: 2186(2 votes) - Introverts: Communicating with Your Boss, Introvert-style - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldMany introverts find their natural style gets in the way at work; extrovert-type behavior is often more valued and rewarded in the workplace. How can you “be yourself” and still make yourself heard and get your contributions recognized? Below, I share my response to a question recently posed ...
Views: 2186 - The Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura - The Third Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from G B SINGHThe third chakra, namely the solar plexus chakra called Manipura in Sanskrit, is located above the diaphragm where another muscle rigidity gives a slouch to the upper back. Humanity keeps the upper back slouched. Why? This, too, starts with the toilet training but this time, trying to control ...
Views: 2182 - How Leaders Can Overcome Insecurity - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Eric PenningtonPicture this; you’ve just been promoted to a senior level position in a Fortune 500 company. You’re happy, right? No, truth is, you’re scared to death. Maybe you were the top salesperson in a high performing production unit, and you just accepted the sales manager position ...
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