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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Keeping a Positive Focus - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonOne of the most important things we need to do as we change course in our lives is to keep a positive mental focus. Not only does being positive helps us to complete whatever we need to do to ensure we get the life we want, but also because the thoughts we think have a big influence on what ...
Views: 1421 - The Value of Conscious Self-Talk - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Amy ShermanYou’ve heard people say that affirmations don’t really work and that when you say them you are basically lying to yourself. After all, how can you state, “I am prosperous and living a life of leisure and joy,” when you are actually in debt and working two jobs? In order ...
Views: 1421 - Educating Yourself Is Pertinent to Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoEducating yourself about most things in life is pertinent to your success. Having awareness of the truth is a blessing and will enable you to make practical, intelligent, commonsense decisions. When you allow yourself to be consumed by emotions and disregard reality, you will become a follower ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction on Ice - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Tim RyanThe law of attraction has been doing the rounds under the lights of high profile media since the movie 'The Secret' was launched in 2006. Years later, stories abound of people who have used it to magically make millions and turn their lives around etcetera. Some people bought into the concept of ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - How the Economy Affects Your Brain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Michael DuckettHow the Economy Affects Your Brain It’s a well known fact among the Mental Science community that chronic stress can actually alter brain anatomy. Stress (depression, fear, etc.) may cause specific areas of the brain to shrink in size. As the brain areas shrink, their functions (brain ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Thinking for a Change (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Thinking for a Change (from Inspirational Books) Category (key words): Mind, mindpower, self help books, self help, personal growth, motivational and inspirational books, John Maxwell, success, success principles, achievement, thought, power of thought, motivation, ...
Views: 1418(6 votes) - Are You Making Empowered Decisions? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichWe make decisions all the time...every second of every day...day in and day out. But are we examining those decisions we make in regards to how they affect our vibration? Do we take the time to examine our beliefs when we make those decisions? The decisions we make are a reflection of our ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Infinite Mind - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I am surrounded by an Infinite Ocean of Mind that receives the imprint of my word.” Ernest Holmes If I believe God is ALL there is (and I do) how can I possibly doubt that I or anyone is not part of that magnificent whole. If the One Mind is like an Infinite Ocean accepting thought like ...
Views: 1417(4 votes) - The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 1 of the Free PDF Ebook - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Wallace WattlesNote: This is the original chapter 1 of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles (available in PDF ebook for free download. The Chapter is called "The Right to Be Rich". If you like this chapter, you can download the entire PDF Ebook version of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. ...
Views: 1417 - Can the Power of Self-Talk Get You the Job You Want? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Michael RussCollege graduation is fast approaching and soon you will be heading out into the real world to seek your fortune from the sea of possibilities that lies before you. And although you might have already taken the time to investigate the job market and received indications of interest from a ...
Views: 1416 - Harnessing Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Lisa Rezac"I'm never going to be able to do this job; I'm just not smart enough." "Why does my boss want me to present at the trade show? I'm a terrible public speaker, and I'll just embarrass the company." "I wish I could stick up for myself at work; in every meeting, I let the others walk over my ...
Views: 1416 - There is a Universal Law of Abundance - Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)There is always within ourselves a wonderful essence of knowledge and joy that can be tapped into and enjoyed. Through regular meditation on pure love, and habitual thoughts of God's wonderful qualities, one can live in wholeness. What one habitually thinks and feels often determines the sort of ...
Views: 1416(3 votes) - 4x3 Negative Thinking Crusher Process - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiYou probably already know that negative thinking can harm your chances for success more than anything else. But how can you change your negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones? Let me share with you a proven 4-step process for changing your negative thoughts: 1. Search In his ...
Views: 1415 - Don't Just Cope With Life... Create It! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffDo you face each day with a smile, enthusiasm and a plan? Or, do you plan to just cope with what comes along? Is your objective every morning to survive whatever life throws at you – or do you have a plan to thrive? Or, have you already learned the secret to life – how to create what you want ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Are Your Affirmations Positive? How to Do Them Right - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Suzanne GloverMaking daily affirmations positive is a sneaky art, but once you get the simple "twist" that makes your affirmation list become positive, you're well on your way to success. This article gives you tips for creating phrases that really are in line with what you desire, as well as gives examples ...
Views: 1413 - Simple yet Powerful Positive Thinking Exercises (pt. 2) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckLast week, you learned about some of the fundamental aspects for good positive thinking exercises. These all revolved around happiness and good thinking: making positive time, allowing yourself some joy, and looking at the bright side. This week will be about implementing those concepts in ...
Views: 1413 - Taking Charge Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Roger EllertonHow do you live your life? At cause or at effect? It is important to be aware of this distinction. It is the rare individual who always lives his or her life at cause; however, far too many of us live a large portion of our lives at effect - responding to the whims, desires or emotional states ...
Views: 1413 - Be Happy And Feel Blessed - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Mulyadi Kurnia“The most important thing is to enjoy your life- to be happy- it’s all that matters” -Audrey Hepburn Happiness is one of those virtues that eliminate negative energy from your body and mind. Too often, people end up spending their lives in regrets because they fail to enjoy the small and big ...
Views: 1412 - Thomas Edison Can Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Lucy MacDonaldIt is the time of year when people are talking about New Year resolutions. It is also the time of year when many resolutions have already been broken. Chances are if you’ve made a resolution you have already struggled to keep yourself committed to it. What happens next is crucial to your ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - What Faith Can Do - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Albert WagnerOnce in a while I do it. By do it, I mean look at things through a different lens, like through sports. This time I just couldn't resist looking at a sporting scenario to demonstrate a religious belief, as an Ohio State football fan. Their run to the title this year was so unexpected, ...
Views: 1412 - Tuning Ourselves - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolin HauserWe are living in extraordinary times right now and are all asked to step up and surrender at the same time. I have to be honest with you today. We are all struggling right now big time. I am in it too. Why is that and why is it important for you to know this and read this ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - 2012 Numerology: The Year of the New You! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Kari SamuelsThis is the year everyone's been talking about. There has been so much information in the media about the Mayan Prophecies - and yet, the most important transformation for 2012 is the dramatic energies happening within you! 2012 is a 5 Universal year. 5 is the number is freedom, expression, ...
Views: 1410 - How to be happy all of the time - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomContrary to popular belief, being happy is not about how much money you have or how much fun you have. The reason that most of us are not happy all of the time is because many of us do not take ownership and responsibility for our own mental and emotional well being. Happiness is down to ...
Views: 1410(4 votes) - True Beauty: Honor the God or Goddess Within - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Extreme makeovers are all the rage these days, with botox injection parties, and reality shows. Plastic surgery is on the rise. Many people are trying to match the extraordinary measures actors and actresses go through to look perfect on the screen. ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - *Express Yourself! Speak Your Truth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorAs my new book arrived hot off the press, and our brigade of employees and volunteers hoisted cartons from the freight truck and up the stairs of The Goddess Network offices, my throat tightened. Watching the cartons pile to the ceiling, I realized when we get ready to speak our truth, whether ...
Views: 1409 - Enjoy Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiEnjoy life to the fullest, it has an expiration date. Life today should mean pleasure, but our modern concept of living is often just the reverse; negative in concept and implying the resignation of one’s self image. Modern living often means abandoning satisfaction because of a phantom called ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Seeing The "Big Picture" - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Sid LevinsohnAnnouncing A new Way to Attract Success: SEEING THE “BIG PICTURE” IS SEEING YOU AS THE PICTURE-MAKER! "People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. This being so, you may want to ask yourself what your belief of the ...
Views: 1409 - When One Door Closes... - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Michael MantellVote after informal vote, I was in the top five. But when the official decision of who was going to move ahead from the Master’s degree program to the doctoral program, I was reminded of my mother’s words, “Michael, when one door closes another opens.” I wasn’t among the five who were ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - How to be an Optimistic Pessimist - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelNegative is really positive. Accept what is and you will never be disappointed or fail. Generalities are the rule, we must play by the rules. Humans are unreliable. Know this and they are without failure, and you will be without failure. Everything is destined to fail and be destroyed, ...
Views: 1408(4 votes) - What Is So Bad About Being Wrong and, Why Can’t I Accept Myself - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from David SamuelInsecurity, fear, inhibitions, lack of self-confidence and freezing up are some common plagues. Feeling great then all of a sudden feeling down, a spontaneous emotional drop in mood and energy, or any emotional swings without significant cause is another painful condition for many ...
Views: 1408 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - The Truth - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“The Truth (and healing) is instantaneous in demonstration. The process (or delay) is only the time and effort I undergo in my realizations of Truth.” – Ernest Holmes With each breath I align my mind, my heart, my soul with the One; the One Mind, the One Heart, the One Soul that manifests in ...
Views: 1407(4 votes) - How to develop a positive attitude - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigWhen it comes to the quality of your life, attitude is everything! In fact, it could even be said that whatever you focus on the most, you tend to bring into your life, whether by choice or circumstance. Have you ever known someone who had a terrible attitude? Perhaps they were extremely ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - Subliminal Messages And How They Actually Work - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Kadra AdamsA relatively well known self improvement technology, called subliminal messages, has been shown in numerous studies to help improve your personality, well being and mind. For example, Dr Kenneth Parker showed that subliminal messages greatly contributed to academic success over a control group. ...
Views: 1406 - Tragedy into Happy Triumph! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Deb ScottTransform Tragedy into Happy Triumph! Okay, we have all had tragedies in our lives. What the heck do we do with them? How can my tragedies be transformed in my life to help me be happy? I have so many, I wrote a motivational book about them! Have you experienced any of these ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - Motivate Yourself by Encouraging Your Friends - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Terrie AndersonSometimes we sit and listen to a friends ideas, or a new business they have started, or a goal or dream they have. We want to help them, so we usually start by ensuring they understand all the pitfalls that they may face, and the challenges that may stifle them. We want to protect them and help ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Art Imitates Life And Life Imitates Art... - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Max RyanOne of my all-time favorite films in the last few years has been "Under the Tuscan Sun". If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it. If you have seen that you might know the story I'm about to tell. The story is about a woman whose life falls apart, and how she begins to build her life back up ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Your Thoughts Really Matter - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThe reality that you are living right now can talk you out of your hopes and dreams for your tomorrow. They can cause you to move into fear and doubt and begin yelling at God or even wondering whether or not He even cares about you? But I am here to tell you that when you believe in the Power of ...
Views: 1404 - *How Women Bond - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWomen never cease to amaze me when they rally at impromptu gatherings to reignite the bonds of their ancient female past. Recently, I was invited to join a group of women on a trip to the American southwest. I knew only the trip planner. Some arrived as friendship partners or business partners; ...
Views: 1403 - Choose Love - Forgive Yourself! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorWhat is the first thing you do when you realize you’ve made a mistake or let yourself down? You know what I’m talking about. Maybe you said you would be somewhere for someone, and then you forgot. Or, you want to lose weight, but you couldn’t resist that piece of chocolate cake last night. ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Vickie GriffithLooking at the Sunday obituary page recently, I noticed how many people near my age are passing away. A wave of dread flowed through me and I thought: What if I only have a few years left? I’ve always wanted to be a Centenarian. And,I’ve always thought that saying out loud that I want to ...
Views: 1403 - How to Live a Happy Life – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Ovidiu DotLast time I spoke about the law of attraction, what it is and how to use it. Now I’ll talk about another way to help you be happy or at least happier. My favorite way to use the secret weapon: the mind. Autosuggestion - I use it since I was a little child, not to its full extent from the ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - *Stay Positive During Family Gatherings - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorSurviving a family get-together may seem insurmountable, especially when considering the complex history that goes along with relationships, marriages, divorces, births, and other family happenstance. Making any family gathering a positive experience takes mental discipline and effort in ...
Views: 1401 - Disappointments - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Disappointments are part of life. They make us grow and pay attention to what we want, what we have, what we need and what we do not want, need or have. They cause sadness and loss. They bring us into conscious awareness of our life and or relationships, what is lacking and what is ...
Views: 1400 - Finding a Great Job in a Tough Market - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Stephen MonahanYou just lost your job and I know you are not wanting to hear trite sayings but the truth is: While it can be considered a blessing or a curse the thing about life is that " the game is always changing." If it didn't how would we get better. The first thing you must do to find the perfect ...
Views: 1400(2 votes) - MY WAY - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Wayne MisnerSince Paul Anka wrote Frank Sinatra’s great hit song, My Way, everyone now has done it “My Way”. I attend wedding receptions, karaoke nights, birthday parties, anniversary parties, and the never ending list gets bigger. What do I find but someone singing, My Way. I hate it! I hate the people ...
Views: 1400 - Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsNever used ‘em. Not likely to start now. OK, so I just lied a little bit. (Is that anything like being a little bit pregnant?) I really didn’t mean to. (Hmmm, that comment could be applicable to the pregnant thing too but actually I was referring to my lying.) I guess the one positive ...
Views: 1399 - Get Real and Fearless - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ton PascalGet Real and Fearless By Ton Pascal Because we are bombarded daily with conflicting news about the World’s social-political position our personal needs and situations become more and more confused and difficult to assert and downright painful to bear. After my article, "Fearless in ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - How To Make Life Roll Smoothly In Perfect Control - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David SamuelFor a bike wheel to roll smoothly, all the spokes must be strong and well connected. They connect to the hub. The hub is the central point of the wheel and connects to the axel. As I discovered by my own experience, when one spoke out of the 20 on my bike wheel broke, the whole wheel was wobbly ...
Views: 1398 - Our shadow selves make bad decisions - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Elsabe SmitHave you ever been in a position where you made a decision because you felt at the time that you had to, even though your mind was woolly and the world was unreal? I am sure you lived to not only regret that decision, but also to ask yourself “What had gotten into me when I decided that?” ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - INTUITION TIPS - by 1) WHY IS INTUITION IMPORTANT?
Your intuition can contribute "quick and ready" insight according to Webster's dictionary. I define intuition as "when you know something, but you don't know how you know it." Too often we discount the role of intuition in decision making. Begin to pay close ...
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