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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Being Calm Under Stress - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Adam BenedettoIn our day-to-day life, we get over excited, overstimulated, stressed, and overworked, too much of one thing or another, whether it is our frame of mind, our emotional reactions, or something in our outside world affecting us. We all need to learn the techniques that enable us to relax at all ...
Views: 2080(1 vote) - How to Avoid Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Brenda DronkersAs I am learning more and meditating more, I am finding that I have begun to shed so many of the old negative energies/triggers that have been causing me so much pain and illness in the past. Instead, I am sitting still, listening to my own heart and designing my idea of a peaceful life..at ...
Views: 2080(1 vote) - Can Contributing to Others Help You? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Carl BonifaceI went for a wonderful long walk to Bal Harbour shops along the East coast of Miami, which incidentally includes a nudist beach, this morning. It was bright, sunny and warm to the delight of the other walkers, runners, cyclists, beach goers, tramps, and lifeguards. By the time I had arrived at ...
Views: 2079(6 votes) - Emotional Regulation: What Is Emotional Regulation? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough emotions and feelings are something each one of us has, it doesn’t mean that they are easy to handle or manage. For some people, they generally don’t cause too many problems, unless there is a major challenge in their life. And then there are other people who find it incredibly ...
Views: 2079 - Is Your Passion For Life a Little Lack Lustre? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Caroline NettleDo you dream of a more fulfilling life? Is your ability to see yourself where you would like to be less clear as time progresses? Do you think that other people are "lucky" when you see them following their dreams? It is often said that visualizing a dream is the most powerful method of ...
Views: 2079 - Worrying, A Waste of Time - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes in life we face challenges. While some days go by with great ease, others are a bit of a struggle. We can say don’t stress over the small things, and some occasions that is easier said than done. We spend countless hours of our life worrying about things that we have no control over. ...
Views: 2079(4 votes) - How to Become a Successful Person - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanIt’s a dream of everybody to become a successful person. Isn’t it? Then why most people remain losers and unsuccessful throughout their lives? A very simple answer! They do not possess the required qualities of a successful person. You cannot win unless you develop a winning aptitude within you. ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - The Art of being Grateful - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lais StephanWith Thanksgiving coming up this month it’s a good time to reflect on the history of Thanksgiving, on the meaning of gratitude and how we can incorporate a more thankful attitude in our own lives. Not just one day per year, but every day. While we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Europe, it is ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Tips To Boosting Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsSo how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement. Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Desperate Times Call for... Simple Measures - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonFrom talking to clients in various countries, from talking to radio talk-show hosts, from following the latest news it could be said that we live in desperate times. And, as the old saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures. No they don’t. What people need now is a sharper and ...
Views: 2077(1 vote) - Emotional Expression: What Can Happen When We Don't Express Our Emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to stop eating and drinking it wouldn’t be long before they would start to experience problems. And if this went on for too long, they would soon die. But while one is likely to be aware of their physical needs in most cases, what they might not be aware of is what is going on for ...
Views: 2076 - Who is Responsible for Your Loneliness? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Ronald Ross“What do you do that causes her to treat you that way?” was a question my counseling professor, Fr. Dr. Robert McEniry (Creighton University), taught his students to ask in a marriage counseling situation. The question presupposes that the responsibility for what happens between married partners ...
Views: 2076 - Living The Abundant Life: 3 Secrets To Happiness And Fulfillment - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeLiving the abundant life is easy if you know where to begin. Take a good long look at yourself and see whether you’re happy with the way your life is going or not. If you feel like something is missing, but you can’t quite put your finger on it, then this article is for you. If you want to ...
Views: 2075 - Michael Jackson and the High Cost of Fame - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergComing from a family of entertainers with a demanding stage-dad, Michael Jackson had been in the limelight since he was a young boy. Super stardom was all he knew. Although talented, famous and adored, his was a lonely life - one full of contradictions. He tried to create his own private reality ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Verbally Abusive Mothers: What Can Happen When Someone Is Verbally Abused By Their Mother? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment someone is born, their mother has incredible power over them. She has the power to build them up or the power to tear them down. Ideally, one would have had a mother who was: loving, supportive and kind, for instance. But there are also people out there who had the complete ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - Attraction: Can Trapped Emotions Define Who We Are Attracted To? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to who one is attracted to and attracts, it can appear to be a random process. And that one has no control over who they attract or are attracted to. Certain physical traits are often cited as being the reason why one is or was attracted to someone. And physical characteristics ...
Views: 2074 - 10 Mistakes Job Searchers Make - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Alvah ParkerYou've started a job search. You are excited about the prospects of finding the perfect job. Of course you have a concern about how long the job search will take but you want to make sure your job search is effective. Here are some mistakes you'll want to avoid. 1. No strategy - Someone ...
Views: 2069 - Anger: Why Don't Some People Get Angry When They Need To? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are many examples in people’s private’s lives and in the world at large of anger that is openly expressed and out of control, there is another dynamic that is often overlooked and this is because it is not as easy to recognise. This is when one should get angry and express how ...
Views: 2069 - What Do You Worry About? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAs a species, we have really perfected the art of worrying. We worry about everything tiny detail, as if worrying about it will lessen the blow, or make whatever we are trying to avoid not happen. We worry about whether or not we are going to get old, sick, die, or any variation on this ...
Views: 2069(2 votes) - Good Attitude Quotes To Attain Lasting Happiness And Success - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Michael LeeHow can good attitude quotes be helpful? In this community, we tend to see people of different behaviors. Some people will have angel-like behavior, while other people can be as mischievous as devils. Even if you might see yourself as one of the latter, remember that the world would be a lot ...
Views: 2068 - Useful Online Self Help Tips - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you in need of some online self help tips? Well, if you are, I am guessing that you may be somewhat unsure as to where to start. If this is you, fret not. Today, I will be discussing about this topic, and at the end of this article, I will also be recommending a useful resource that you can ...
Views: 2068 - Overcome Shyness And Social Anxiety In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Michael LeePeople who have tried to overcome shyness and social anxiety often come out on the other side successful. It's not always an easy journey, especially if you're used to keeping to yourself; but the experience is definitely well worth anything. Read on to find out how to overcome shyness and ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Personal Development: The Ultimate Guide in 7 Essential Steps - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Myrko ThumSince I started Personal Development around 12 Years ago, I always wanted to answer one burning question: Is there a set of steps that you can advance through in order to grow as a human being? And if yes, what would be the first step? After several years of intensive work on Personal ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Communication: How Do You Make People Feel? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to communicating and connecting with others it is rarely what one says that is important. This means that the words that are used are only a very small part of the equation. How something is said will make a bigger difference than what is said. But this is not the focus of this ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - Healing: What Actually Works? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to healing ones childhood pain or in healing the pain that has come about through later life experiences; there are many techniques and methods out there. And each one of these is often described as the one and only way. So based on this, if one was to use this method, it would ...
Views: 2066 - How To Stop Worrying So Much In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Michael LeeWhen your stress levels are off the charts, you need to learn how to stop worrying so much. Some things are just beyond our control. If you have kids, then you know that you eventually have to let them stand on their own. If you've got a big project on your hands, then you must know that ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - Size doesn’t really matter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Diane CraigIn fitting rooms across the planet, “Does it make me look fat?” — is without a doubt the pivotal issue that makes or breaks a clothing sale. Ultimately, it’s a rhetorical question because the woman doing the trying-on will make the call herself. If she has even the slightest uncertainty that the ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - The Four-Fold Path to Enlightened Life Change - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Roy Biancalana.Change is a tricky matter. One the one hand, it's human nature to want to better our lives, whether it's our bodies, our careers, our income or our love lives. Even enlightened beings like Jesus, Buddha and Mother Teresa were people of mission who meant to bring change to the world. On the other ...
Views: 2066 - Healing: Do We Heal When We Are Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has experienced some kind of abuse as a child and this could be physical emotional, verbal or sexual, there is often the need to recover as fast as possible. To look for the answers and to find the solution or solutions that will make everything better. This is natural and must ...
Views: 2064 - How Can You Use Your Anger Positively To Be An Equal Player In Relationships? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondWhy on earth are we burdened with anger? Why do we have to battle with anger all our lives? What is the point of having this emotion? Why can’t we do without it? We aren’t needing to kill predators to protect our lives or keep meager food rations for ourselves as we did millions of years ago. ...
Views: 2064(3 votes) - Changing Your Life – It’s Up to You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Willie HortonA long-standing friend recently recommended one of his best-loved self-help books to me – it was the latest in a long list of his recommended reading. In chatting with him, I enquired as to how he was getting on putting into practice what he was learning from all his reading. It emerged from ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Snakes & Ladders - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leslie FiegerYou are not your mind. You have a mind. You are not your body. You have a body. You own these things. They are yours. No one else has the right to mess around with your stuff unless you give them permission. Since there are those who take your lack of control of self as implied permission to ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Four Choices between Success and Failure - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Gerri D SmithTaking action to make your dreams come true is the first step between success and failure. Even so, long before gaining success, your actions must be directed toward making almost perfect choices. To start you on the right path, here are four choices. 1. ATTITUDE vs. NEGATIVITY Attitude. ...
Views: 2060 - Are You Feeling Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Linda AndersonDoes this sound like you? “If I’m 98% perfect in anything I do, it’s the 2% I’ve messed up I’ll dwell on afterwards” Or this? “I'm not smart enough, pretty enough, not strong enough, not talented enough, not loving enough, not disciplined enough, not brave enough ...” If you're ...
Views: 2059 - Fall into Action before 2009 Ends - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Gladys AndersonWith the crisp mornings and even cooler evenings here in New England, it seems we are fast approaching the end of another year. The leaves have changed colors. The sky has taken on its winter hue. The frenzy of the holidays are fast approaching with just a few more weeks until the beginning ...
Views: 2059(3 votes) - Listening: Do You Listen With Your Head Or Heart? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is an essential human need to be listened to and truly heard by others. This leads to a sense of validation and the experience of being mirrored. From the moment one is born this need is there and it will stay there until the moment they pass. Although this need is essential to ones ...
Views: 2058 - Your Own Personal Development Journey - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Willie HortonSince I started working for myself in the area of personal development in January 1996, I have come across many, many people who yearn for a better life, a more balanced life, people who want for more out of life. I’ve met lots of people who have bought all the books – purchased their atlas or ...
Views: 2058(5 votes) - Embrace Failure - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lara PriceOne of my favorite stories comes from one of Lance Armstrong's books which I believe was “It’s Not About The Bike." He had just won the 1999 Tour De France and then months later he had a disappointing finish in the 2000 Olympics. His wife at the time told him out of all his races the Olympics is ...
Views: 2057 - How To Be Assertive And Confident In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to be assertive and confident? While some strategies require nothing more than a trip to your local health store or gym, others require you to look deep inside yourself for inspiration. Either way, it is possible! To learn how to be assertive and confident, read on! ...
Views: 2057 - Mind Body Spirit and the Power to Achieve Happiness and Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonVery often I find it difficult to explore some of the key concepts in what might loosely be described as personal development or self improvement, given that ordinary language and words prove wholly inadequate. For example, do the words ‘universal energy’ adequately capture the reality that you ...
Views: 2057(4 votes) - What You Think of Me is None of My Business - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxYup, that’s what I said. Do I have your attention? Alright, let’s talk. I’m not advocating acting as if no one else in the world matters. What I am saying is how many of your decisions are based on what you think someone else may think or say? Do you follow your dreams or do you ...
Views: 2056(3 votes) - Overcome Being Shy: 3 Easy Ways To Beat Shyness - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Michael LeeIt's been years since your first day in kindergarten and still you have yet to overcome being shy. Don't be upset. It's not the end of the world. Besides, you're not the only one who has to contend with their shyness. Many of us have had to deal with sweaty palms, lumps in our throat and ...
Views: 2055 - The “Remote Control” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultPeople always complain that finding success is hard work and they don’t have time. I often ask these people what they do at night that makes them so busy. I’m sure you can come up with a list full of excuses right now. And I’m always surprised to see that there’s really nothing that holds them ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - ***Why You Can't Ignore Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhile my last article dealt with the causes and cure for vocal abuse, I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss the reason you must end this abuse as soon as possible. Simply put: where would you be without a voice? Whether you are suffering from discomfort, pain, or hoarseness to either ...
Views: 2054 - Inner Conflict: Is Inner Conflict Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is free from inner conflict, they are going to be able to experience inner peace. Not only this, but they will also experience a sense of clarity and this is going to make their life a lot easier. One could find that it is relatively easy for them to make decisions and for them to ...
Views: 2054 - A powerful secret of achieving our goals - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Walter Adena CabelisGoals in life we all have—some are grand while others are modest—and we all want its attainment. Unfortunately, most of us prefer to settle on the illusory wondering of our minds. Instead of formulating viable plans that will serve as the foundations of materializing our goals, we waste our ...
Views: 2051 - Focus Your Mind – It Will Clear Your Path to Success - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonA clear mind is the only state of mind worth being in. It enables you appreciate what’s actually happening around you and places you in a position to act – rather than react, which is the normal response of so-called normal people. A clear and focused state of mind alerts you to the ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - More Hidden Laws of Attraction – The Last 5 Laws - The Secret of Continued Deliberate Creation - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Kristen HoweI’ve given you the first 6 Hidden Laws of Attraction and The Secrets of Deliberate Creation. Remember, the Laws of Attraction are always at work and the Law of Attraction Key is to use the laws so that they work for you. You’ve started using Laws 1-6 to tap into the power of deliberate ...
Views: 2050 - What is Narcissism? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Evelyn LimAt some point in time, you may have heard someone being labeled as being narcissistic. Or, someone may even have told you that you display narcissistic behavior. And so, you have wondered what exactly that term means. In short, narcissism is a type of personality trait that can be ...
Views: 2050 - PLEASURE SEEKER? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from John G E FryeA significant period of our daily life is spent pleasure-seeking, or more coherently ‘happiness’ seeking. The thing about happiness is that it is short-lived; it is great while it lasts, but invariably at some point, the mood of happiness will not last… and then, on we go again seeking the ...
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