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- Giving Kids Responsibilities - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Maggie SliderGiving Kids Responsibilities Often times when I speak to other parents about how responsible my kids are I get laughed at. Either that or they make a comment about how strict a parent I must be. Giving kids responsibilities is a MUST, not a yes or no thought. As a parent it is our job to ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - GrayBeard, Dinosaurs, And Good Grooming - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Ted CiubaIt was just one of those little things that happen at a good meal. Comments—you know, we all share them. It really didn't mean anything, other than the fact that it did give me a moment to think. I was having lunch with a very, very close female friend and we've kind of, as they say, grown ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - How a Unique Way of Looking at Your Personal Relationships can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsWe so often go through life without recognising the significance of the personal relationships in our lives. Very often it is only with hindsight that we are able to see what they really meant to us. More surprisingly is the concept that some of the perceived negative things people do or say ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - How Bright is Your Bulb? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Laurie McAnaughIf you ask my family what my favorite question is, they will tell you, it’s, “Who do you choose to be?” Within each of us is the opportunity to live a joyful life. Building positive relationships and being willing to share our unique strengths is one of the ways we shine our own individual ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - How Coaching Changed My Life! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cathy ToupinI was sitting with a client yesterday and she asked me an interesting question. She asked; "How did going through the life coaching course help you?" She then went on to comment that she had seen a huge change in me and wondered what had happened to bring about that change. It was a question ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt was advertised as the Ultimate Job in the World. Six months travelling the globe testing out the most romantic and luxurious honeymoon destinations. Irish travel company Runaway Bride and Groom knew it was an amazing competition but they were unprepared for the interest it would attract ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - How the Natasha Richardson tragedy can help you heal - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Life is precious.” "Life is often unfair." "Unthinkably horrid things happen to good and bad people alike." Trite and hackneyed as those statements may be, what else can one say upon hearing that a young mother, wife, daughter, beloved friend, and brilliant stage and film actress died ...
Views: 672(2 votes) - How to Be More Attractive Now! Get Celebrity Charisma and Sex Appeal (Fast!) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Rebecca MillsDo you want charisma in your life? Do you want to have people listen to you and do what you ask them to do? Well, charisma, thankfully, is something you can develop over time and it doesn't always have to be something you are born with. There are several tips to creating charisma in your ...
Views: 3653(5 votes) - How To Break Your Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Jean-Paul CortesImagine that you believe that you won't be successful because you weren't fortunate enough to get into the school of your dreams. Without a doubt this thought, if left unchecked, will end up ruling your mind, your decisions, goals, aspirations and behavior. False beliefs without a doubt, ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - I WON’T Feel Your Pain! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'Sullivann.b. This article was originally published in the author's weekly Column in the Crossmaglen Examiner newspaper. The Column is called 'The Head Examiner'. Isn’t it great to be alive? Tell me, what do you think of the phrase ‘The Head Examiner’? It’s certainly catchy. It may raise a wee smile. ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - It Takes a Village to Raise a Vision - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickAfter years and years of building my business I know it’s a heck of a lot more fun (and a lot less work) to raise a vision when you have a village of people supporting you! I’ve always had a team. To me that’s a no-brainer. But sometimes I lose sight of the other important “villagers” I need to ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Just Because It's Your Destiny Doesn't Mean It's Always Easy - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasYou may feel it's your destiny to be rich, successful, a mother, an author, etc. You feel it in your bones and you know it will happen eventually. Some days are so easy - the creativity flows from your brain into your life's work and it's a joy to be alive. Other days you wonder.... If ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - Level Three Integrity: I like Green Eggs, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyTake a moment right now to think of a few foods you particularly disliked when you were younger but now enjoy as an adult. For me there was brussel sprouts, broccoli, spinach and eggplant. As a child I was required to eat these foods because they were “good for me.” I certainly would not have ...
Views: 2040(1 vote) - life lessons -- Quotes from tuchy's books on the subject of life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Carl Tuchy Palmieri1) Life is a difficult road 2) The secret of life—perseverance 3) Money is but one selection from the buffet of life cjp 4) Our lessons in life are not always easy, but always necessary 5) As you ramble on through life focus on donut rather than the hole 6) ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Magical Conception - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was one good day in October 2004. I had been living in the UK for quite a few years; I had been married and divorced and, as life has it, after the storm comes the calm… after having arrived at the conclusion that I was better off without a man in my life… he arrived. He didn’t look like ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Making the Shift From Resistance to Acceptance - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaI've only been in the workforce for 6 years. It took me 6 years to understand the principles of passion, happiness and freedom. And guess what? I'm still not done! I've learned that what I know today is not what I will know tomorrow. I am a constantly evolving being in a constantly evolving ...
Views: 2393(1 vote) - Mothering and Grand-Mothering: Weaving Spiritual Intergenerational Bonds - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonAs we approach Mother’s Day, I am drawn to reflect on the beliefs and feelings that surface as I ponder my experiences of being mothered and on how those experiences directly and indirectly affected my own mothering and continue to influence my grand-mothering. Each night during my childhood, ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Never Alone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerWhen the hard times find you, where do you find yourself? Reaching out to your best friend, someone you trust? Sitting on a sandy beach in the moonlight with nothing but the sound of your thoughts? On an afternoon drive with no destination besides the hope of clarity? Or maybe on your knees ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - New Year's Resoluions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Laurel ClarkAt the beginning of the year, many people get inspired … to lose weight, start a business, write a book, or fulfill some other desire. By the end of January, the desire may have faded, and by March it’s only a wish. How can desires become goals? The secret lies in creating a clear ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Organizing for a Crisis... just like the movie JAWS! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Holly BoydI will never forget the first time I read a book, then saw the movie afterwards. It was "Jaws" in 1975, I was in 5th grade. It was so neat to know what was coming, yet anticipating seeing it come alive in front of you, even if you knew parts were going to be scary. And it's here again, just ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Override Human Imprints - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenGrandma made me smile. Almost one hundred years old, she was lucid and bright as we caught up on the family news. Then after a bit, Grandma paused before thoughtfully telling me, “Cheryl, our human minds make us stupid, so pay attention and don’t follow its impressions, follow Love and wisdom.” ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - Parts Of The One: Ants And Bees, A Metaphor - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we see ants and bees out in the world, we often see just one, but this belies the reality of their situation. More than any other species, ants and bees function as parts of a whole. They cannot and do not survive as individuals; they survive as members of a group, and the group’s survival ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - People Living with Purpose - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kim Wierman“What is my purpose?” There is a point in most of our lives that we ponder this question. We stop and look at our careers, family and life choices and ask ourselves what it is all for. For each of us the point at which this question presents itself varies. For me I have had it as long as I ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Positive Talk For Transition Positive Talk For Transition - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyPositivite Affirmations How many people have told you that you have done an outstanding job or praised you and made you feel special today? My guess is not many. Am I right?. You see, my understanding is that 80% of the world's population made up of negative minded people, the chances of ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Powerful Beliefs, Intention, and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodEvery time I see a pelican I'm reminded of how things change when a concerted group of people choose to make things happen. When I was a kid the brown pelican was on the endangered species list because of DDT poisoning. I remember being completely terrified by reading Rachel Carson's Silent ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Practical Dating Coaching for Women over 35 - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayDating over 35 is a very empowering place to be. You are embarking on a journey that you alone create based on everything you desire your new life to become. Very few women have this opportunity and are stuck in a life that isn't their own. Like with any life experience you've created it takes ...
Views: 2847(5 votes) - Requirements for Acting School - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Richard MastrainiRequirements for acting school Getting on the big screen is every child’s dream when they are growing up. Regardless of how you plan of making it to the big screen, there are a few basic elements that any actor must have. One is the ability to be creative. Any Hollywood movie star that you ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Rock bands, hearing protections, and teenage boys - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Elle WoodOne of the things I enjoy most about the creative concept behind Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and similar video games is the music that kids are exposed to. My teenage sons have become immersed in the music of bands from the 1970s and 1980s. In other words, good music. The playlists on their MP3s ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Searching for best foreign adoption agencies in USA go to adoptfamilyconnections - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from william denzelLocal resource for private adoptions in Rochester includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to experienced adoption lawyers that can help us with private and independent adoption,as well as advice on the adoption home study process. When we choose to adopt, it is ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Seven Principles to Successful Networking - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Melvina HarrisonNetworking is an important element in any business or career. Networking could help you meet that person who could elevate your career to the next level. In this article I will address seven principles to successful networking. I call them the seven P’s. 1. Be Professional: (The bible ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - So, What’s Your Problem? Here’s How to Make the Most Of It - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Barbara ZagataIf you have a problem, any problem at all, you need a solution and a solution is the answer to your problem, right? To find the answer to anything, you have to do what? You have to ask the (___?___). The more glaring the problem, the more impactful the insight/answer to the question can be. The ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Some Effective Ideas About How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back By Using Text Messaging Ideas To Win Him Back - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Franklin FashayaDo you feel lonely after your breakup? You wish if you can be back with your ex boyfriend. Then If you are determined enough, you can get your ex boyfriend back by using text messaging ideas to win him back. There are some rules that can be followed to make your text message effective on your ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Spread the Love! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukI've been speaking with one of my dear friends here in The States who told me a brilliant story. She has given me permission to share it with you. It's not only fun, but it could change your whole attitude to dealing with anger and frustration. My friend and her husband made a pact at the ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes (With Shoes Or Other Fun Things!) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasAnswer me honestly - when is the last time you purposely celebrated a success in your life? Please say it wasn't your High School graduation or your wedding! I'm talking doing something great but often overlooked such as finishing a huge creative project, winning new business, achieving ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - Take Your Life Back! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Stephen CarrollRediscover your inner world and take your life back! Are you at peace with your life? Do you feel a sense of purpose with your life? Are you depressed about your life? Do you hate getting up in the morning doing the same thing day after day? Do you dream of a better life? Do you look at other ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - The Mother-Daughter Bond: Conflict and Comfort - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhDFor many women, the mother-daughter connection is life's most complex relationship. So it comes as no surprise that many of us struggle with the relationship that we share with our mothers and many of us struggle with the relationships that we share with our daughters. As a mediator and as a ...
Views: 5348(2 votes) - The Three Most Important Areas of a Home or Apartment - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Ken LauherIn Feng Shui, as in life, certain factors or areas must take priority over others. In Feng Shui, the three most important areas of a home or apartment are: - the main door - the kitchen - the bedroom If positive energy (chi) collects outside and flows into these spaces, you’ll bring ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Time to Praise - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Michelle GottliebWhen we work hard, it feels wonderful to have someone say, “Good job!” However, there isn’t always someone there. And even if there were, that person may not understand that we accomplished is a big deal to us. So what is the solution? Learn to praise ourselves! For many people, it is very ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - UberAwareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerWaking up a few days ago, who would have guessed that it would be my last normal morning; that this could happen to my fit, athletic and what I considered to be a very co-ordinated body…but it was...and it did! I often get bursts of inspiration and creativity when I get home from my runs and ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Walking with the Wound - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from John PayneFrom the depths of our deepest wounds emerge our greatest gifts. Similarly, contained within the fate we were given, emerges a destiny when we choose to work with the fate. However, destiny cannot emerge until our fate is submitted to. That means standing back and looking at everything that was ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? (It's Never Too Late To Find Your Dream Job!) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasEveryone loves asking little kids that question. Mainly because they say such interesting things - astronaut, professional football player, cowboy, ballerina, vet. Of course, kids aren't so bothered by the fact that they'll one day need a job to "pay the bills" or care about making "sensible" ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - When People Think You're a Show-Off... - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Nobody likes a show-off!" Have you ever heard that before? Usually it's said to small children who are bragging or trying to get attention but it's drummed into us from a young age to be like everyone else and not think we're special. As an adult, you may have noticed that when great ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Who Runs YOUR Life, Your Ego or Your Soul? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Carolyn Shannon"When God takes something from your grasp, It is not to punish you, it is merely opening your hands to receive something better." 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.' Have you ever noticed that our Ego often chooses to perceive this ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Why Do You Do What You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Scott ColettiI can remember as a kid wondering what it was like for my dad when he went to work. I’d watch him sit on the side of the bed and put his socks on after he’d already taken a shower, almost a sort of ritual as far as my memory can serve me. I would ask him random questions as he got ready for work ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - Why Volunteering is Awesome, Besides the Obvious Reasons - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kelsey HallingI don’t think many people will argue that volunteering is a good thing. Volunteering strengthens and improves communities, supports good causes, provides leadership experience, and looks good on your resume. Volunteering allows you to truly make a difference in the lives of others, and makes ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Yes, Life is Difficult - Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Carolyn Townes"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." ~ Michael Jordan, basketball star Throughout the course of my coaching practice, with individuals and groups, I often hear women say things like, "But it's so hard!" or "That's easier said than done." M. Scott Peck's wonderful ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - You Have More Than This Requires - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Mike RobbinsI had a powerful conversation recently with my good friend Theo. I was telling him about some of the intense challenges I've been facing and my underlying fear that I simply can't handle all that is going on (and what I fear may unfold in the coming days, weeks, and months). Theo listened to ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - You Were Born to Win - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI first read See You at the Top (Zig Ziglar`s classic first book) over Christmas one year during college. I had heard of Zig, and checked out the book from the library. I took pages of notes since I couldn`t write in the book. I still have the notes. Soon after, I started listening to Zig`s ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - An Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Christina BrandtShe was there again. The Lady Who Pushes All My Buttons was at the Y. The Situation - Picture this, if you will: A crowded locker room with limited space. Several towels scattered on the floor. A rolling carry-on duffel bag, upended, with shoes, makeup and exercise clothing strewn on the ...
Views: 2203(6 votes) - Customers Are Important Too, For Any Business! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Chandra NashThe backbone of any business whether you work at home or work outside the home is the customer. If it weren't for customers you wouldn't have a business. You will always need to think about the customer's need before anything else. You ask why, because they could either make you or break ...
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