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- Ways To Positively Impact Other People – Knowledge and Philosophy - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenYou can live a life that will outlive you. You can live in such a way that you will positively influence others, today and in years to come. Here are a few channels through which you can make this happen. One is knowledge and philosophy. Knowledge and Philosophy As we evolve, so too does our ...
Views: 1006 - Unstick Yourself! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Robin BhattacharyyaDo you feel stuck? Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I could do so much if I could just get started”? Maybe you have some great ideas, but you just can’t seem to move ahead and put them into action. Perhaps you've taken action, but you found yourself losing momentum not long after you ...
Views: 1377 - Living Beyond Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenHow many years will you live? When you “pass on,” what will you pass on? When you leave this existence, what will you leave behind that will outlive you? Are you at a point in your life where you are asking, “What is my life all about?” Have you achieved sufficient success that you are now ...
Views: 970 - The Painful Truth – Most Fear Is Healthy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenHuman beings are governed by the pleasure and pain principle as described most elegantly by Sigmund Freud. Everything we do is either an effort to get pleasure or avoid pain. This is a profound truth. We may have different names, labels, or descriptions for pain, such as fear, sadness, ...
Views: 807 - Subliminals - Suggestions That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Aislinn O'ConnorSubliminals -- subliminal suggestions given in such a way that they bypass your conscious awareness and go straight to your subconscious, inner mind -- are some of the most powerful tools that you can use to change your attitudes and your behavior. That's why they're increasingly used in ...
Views: 819 - A Fresh Approach To New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Aby GarveyAre you tired of making New Years resolutions that are all but a fleeting memory by the end of January? This year try a new approach. With four simple steps and four sheets of paper, you'll be on your way to making real change in your life. Review Your Successes List your accomplishments on the ...
Views: 763 - Put Your Family First - 5 Ways To Free Yourself And Find Your Family - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Eduardo RodriguezHave you ever left work wondering why you just spent eight hours performing meaningless task, or doing others people work for crappy pay? Did I say eight hours? Everyone knows that most people are at work or commuting much longer than a mere eight hours. Having this feeling everyday certainly ...
Views: 1683 - More Ways To Make Deeper, More Sincere Friendships - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Mark V HansenBe Honest Sometimes we are afraid of hurting our friends’ feelings. We don’t tell them our honest feelings. We feel that we are protecting them. Think about it. Do you want your friends hiding their true feelings from you even if it may hurt? I have asked dozens of people this question. ...
Views: 868 - How To Identify Self-Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lola FayemiDo you find yourself making the same mistake in various guises and repeating negative thought and behaviour patterns no matter how hard you try? Do you blame others about situations in your life and not take full responsibility? If you answered yes to both questions, there's probably a ...
Views: 2367 - Control Cravings - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from John EatonBack in the 1960s there was an experiment that looked at impulse control in children. Four year-olds were left in a room with marshmallows and told they would have TWO if they waited 15 minutes but only one if they ate it straight away. About two-thirds managed to wait. You can find out more ...
Views: 1189 - Make Deeper, More Sincere Friendships - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Mark V HansenSincere Interest Show sincere interest in the other person. Care about what they care about. Years ago in Japan I had a very close Japanese friend. As an American I was interested in how he defined friendship. So I asked him, “What does it mean to be a true friend in Japan?” He thought for a ...
Views: 812 - Living A Life Of Voluntary Simplicity - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from David BohlWe've all heard of "simple living," and we see the magazines and the news articles and the web sites. I often advocate what I call "voluntary simplicity," by which I mean determining what's important to you and designing a life in support of your values and beliefs. Many people, when they think ...
Views: 1132 - Key Steps in Building Character - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenWe’ve discussed the first five steps in building your character – reflection, moving out of your comfort zone, practicing new characteristics, seeking feedback, and finding a coach. Here are the last steps you’ll need to build character. Keep a Learning-and-Progress ...
Views: 1185 - Creating True Friendships - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Mark V HansenOur Common Humanity We are all part of the human race. We share the resources of this world. We have so many things in common. One of the key steps to taking friendship to the next level is to treat your friends with great respect. Treat them as human beings, not as a source of gain or ...
Views: 782 - How Not To Panic And Freeze During Times Of Tragedy - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Steve KovacsIn the last two years there have been several shocking attacks caught on video of people being attacked and beaten while nearby adults did absolutely nothing to help out. Find out how not to panic and freeze when confronted by violence against you or others In the last two years there have ...
Views: 1997 - Choosing Your Character – Steps 2 and 3 - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenFirst, we discussed how to find your character through meditation and evaluation. Next you need to set goals that will move you out of your comfort zone and consistently practice new characteristics. Set Stretch Goals From the list you have created set some goals for improvement. Set the goals ...
Views: 872 - Choosing Your Character - Step 1 - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenDoes your character just happen? Or is it purposeful? Do you have any control over it? Or is it innate, already inside you? Think about the people of high character you admire—did they purposefully build their character? Our life experience tells us that character is purposefully built. ...
Views: 897 - Powerful Lessons in Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenLearning When to Stop One day I was talking to my son, and I said to him, “Son, don’t do that!” I got after him and he felt bad, which in the end caused him to cry. I thought, Oh why did I do that? So I got down on his level, and I apologized to him and went away. Two or ...
Views: 807 - The Greatest Love – Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenDo you love other people? What about yourself? Have you ever looked in the mirror straight into your own eyes and said, “I love you?” If you want to be a great leader, if you want to be a great businessperson, if you want to move people in their lives, then you need to build this spiritual ...
Views: 1085 - Self-Talk Success Inside secrets to manage your mind revealed - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Floyd WillsWhat is self-talk? Self-talk is the internal voice that each one of us has inside our head. Sometimes it says positive things and at other times it says negative things. This voice acts as a narrator as we think about and interpret situations on a day-to-day basis. This internal self-talk ...
Views: 3593 - Finding The Greatness Within - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsYou were born a divine child of the Universe that has never changed no matter what the years have brought your way You have held the world and all it’s abundance in your hands from the day you were born But somewhere along the way you may have let go of your dreams You were born to ...
Views: 1206 - Body And Soul - Inject A Little Sparkle! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jo GoddenIt is said that the first thing a man does when he wakes in the morning is to look out of the window to see how the weather has changed overnight, and the first thing a women does on waking is to look in the mirror to see what the night has done to her face. Enough said ... but if your look in ...
Views: 1349 - Luck, Chance Or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jacky TustainWhat is Luck? The dictionary defines luck as "(chance as bestower of) good or ill fortune, fortuituous events affecting one's interests, person's apparent tendency to be (un)fortunate". "Phew," some of you will sigh with relief..."it's not my fault that I'm unlucky then, its all down to ...
Views: 4359 - Journal Writing - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jeanne MayJournal writing is a well-known and effective technique. It is a technique I use and frequently recommend to others, including family, friends and clients. Several books have been written about the ins-and-outs of journal writing and the really good thing is you don't need any formal training or ...
Views: 1039 - Stalking: What You Should Know And How To Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Steve KovacsRecently, a stalker viciously killed a young female college student bringing national media attention to a problem that is always with us—quite often though, in the shadows, away from our consciousness. While stalking rarely leads to murder, it can and does lead to assault, harassment and ...
Views: 1585 - The Anatomy Of An Upset - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Danick BuskermolenDo you find your emotions sabotage many of your best efforts? Do you come undone at the slightest thing? Or do you consider yourself super-sensitive? You’re not alone. I had a massive breakthrough many years ago when I had a major revelation about upsets. This understanding alone could help ...
Views: 1522 - Act Two The Play Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sandy PheilAre We Aging or Just Beginning the Next Act in Our Play of Life At age 50, Jane Fonda said, “I’m not getting old I’m just starting Act III in a beautiful love story with myself and its future”. Unfortunately most of us feel we are stage left 15 rows back, sitting directly behind someone who ...
Views: 1339 - Choose Your Reality And Create Your Future - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Roger EllertonEach and every one of us forms mental models as to what we believe is real and what is not. These models establish how things should or shouldn’t be done and what is possible or not possible for us. For some of us, these mental models severely restrict our potential, our enjoyment of life and ...
Views: 1473 - The Joys Of Failure - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from DeBorah BeattyI've been seriously rethinking my views on just what failure is and is not. I'm putting together a talk on the above subject and it's made me think a lot about my life till now. I realize that I am now and continue to be an amazing failure! I am a failure at being what other people think I ...
Views: 971 - Find Luck By Associating With Lucky People - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Roice KruegerWould you say that in order to be successful, to do what you want to do, you have to associate with unlucky people? No. Just the opposite. Do you want to work with people who are unprepared to take advantage of opportunities? Do you want to hang out with people who have tattoos that say ...
Views: 831 - To Be Lucky, Be Prepared - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Roice KruegerI remember the exact moment I learned the principle of preparing for luck. I was on the wrestling team. Now, if there’s one thing I can tell you about any sport, it is that wrestling is probably the sport that has the least luck. There are only two people out on the mat, so you cannot blame it ...
Views: 1010 - Learn From Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Mark V HansenTake mistakes as a learning experience. Yes, learn. If you can forget and let it go, fine; but learn from it in your forgetting process. The learning will prevent you from doing it again, and you will say to yourself, “I have learned my lesson. This I will never do again.” I am going to tell ...
Views: 797 - Breakdancing And Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonBreakdancing is considered as one of the significant elements that make up hip hop culture. Also known as breaking, b-boying, or b-girling, this street dance was developed in the 1970s among the African-American and Hispanic youths of South Bronx, New York. It is widely believed that ...
Views: 1155 - Believe That God Has A Plan For You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Mark V HansenIt is very difficult to forgive someone else if you haven’t forgiven yourself. I don’t know about you, but I believe there is a Force greater than myself in this universe that has a plan for me. I truly feel I am a part of that plan. As I go around the world and learn about different religions ...
Views: 3394(1 vote) - Need More Self-Confidence? Five Secrets To Turn On And Turn Up Your Self-confidence When It Counts. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Floyd WillsYou are preparing to give a speech in a few minutes and you can feel the butterflies in your stomach fluttering. You hope to deliver your message eloquently and with confidence, but you start to hear that negative internal voice starting to question your abilities to pull it off. You are ...
Views: 2429 - Trick Or Treat? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Marian BakerMy client Sarah has become increasingly aware of her choices relevant to self care and health. When attracted to a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate cake, she has two “stories” to assess. We support her to make a distinction between what she feels like doing in the moment vs. what will ...
Views: 664 - Are You Honoring Your Values? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Leslie GailI have clients come to me all the time that are dissatisfied with their life and the direction it is taking. One client in particular, a woman in her mid-thirties, was climbing the corporate ladder enjoying many perks, but miserable. After working together she realized the corporate dream was ...
Views: 965 - The Power Of A Question - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Lissa Boles"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin A few years ago we met a wise and gutsy 23-year-old named Sara who flat out knocked our socks off. Why? Well, to borrow a phrase, she's taking 'the road less traveled'. ...
Views: 649 - Make Your Election Campaign Successful - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you have the desire to become a mayor, governor or senator? Would you like to become the president of your country? Are you interested in becoming a political campaign manager? Candidates and campaign managers must be familiar with the strategies and techniques they must use. I took ...
Views: 1000 - Summary Of Handbook To Survive Life (from Self-Help/Personal Growth Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of Handbook to Survive Life (from Self-Help/Personal Growth Books - Part One) Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self Development, Motivation, Goal-setting, Attitude, Stress. Web Site: ...
Views: 598 - How Gratitude Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThanksgiving is right around the corner, the holiday that has its origin in the Puritan’s tradition of giving thanks for a good harvest. The Puritans weren’t the first in this regard. Many religious and societal traditions are based in the concept of gratitude. What all these ...
Views: 1279 - Positive Language Can Bring You Luck – Banish the Word IF - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Mark V HansenTo be lucky, you have to use lucky language, and lucky language is positive language. To have positive language, you have to think positively. You have to see, you have to believe in yourself—and then you have to reflect that belief in the words that you use. Shut off all the media, the ...
Views: 1764 - Living With Class, Dignity, And Style - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Mark V HansenI have a great friend, Jim Rohn, who is probably the classiest business teacher on the planet. He is in his 70s, and has spoken to millions around the world; perhaps you have heard him speak. Jim was traveling in Carmel, California, with his wife before they were married, and they pulled up to ...
Views: 967 - Getting More Done Means Dropping The Ball On Some Things - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenLook back over the past 50 years. How many politicians in your country deserve a place in the history books? How many of those deserve it for the positive things they did? Imagine you are the president of the United States, and at the end of four years you have achieved only eight things: You ...
Views: 792 - How To Maintain Your Dignity And Power While Handling Your Most Difficult Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Cari VollmerWhen you're forced to deal with your most difficult relationships what's your first impulse? Do you want to withdraw from the world? Fight? Eat? Give up? Sleep? Blame? Cower? We all have a fight or flight response to stressful situations and difficult relationships are some of the most ...
Views: 14721(1 vote) - Creating Postive Changes In Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThe Inner Work of Creating Positive Change Contrary to a widely held belief that people do not change, I submit to you that people do change and often in dramatic, life-altering ways. I say this with full confidence as I have witnessed it happen time and time again. Creating positive ...
Views: 1207 - Our Problems Are Only What We Make Them - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Roice KruegerNothing that happens to us has any meaning at all—other than the meaning we give it, that is. Think about it; if you were not there to interpret the event, to name it, to classify it, to give it meaning, then it would just be. Let it be. Let It Be If you don’t like what it means, let it mean ...
Views: 755 - The Five Second Rule . . . Not For Food But For Safety! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Steve KovacsMost everyone knows about the five-second rule. This unwritten rule says that when you’re cooking or preparing a piece of food and it falls to the ground and it stays no longer than five seconds, it’s okay to serve or eat it. Six or seven seconds—throw it away, but five seconds or under, it’s ...
Views: 1232 - TV: Welcome To "Why Can't I Figure Out What To Do With My Life?" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from James NapierMUSIC DOWN: CUE THE TALENT: Welcome to “Why Can’t I Figure Out What to Do With My Life?” I’m Ray Burton. And I’m Symantha Hartoon. Our guest on “Why Can’t I Figure Out What to Do With My Life?” is Fred R. Fred of San Diego, California. Mr. ...
Views: 1262 - The One Common Denominator - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDWhenever you encounter a challenge or a problem, it is valuable to search for the ‘one common denominator.’ Finding the one thing that is consistent throughout will help you to determine what causes the difficulty. Once you understand the cause, it will be easier to make the changes necessary ...
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