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- "Triumph Over Fear” © White2011 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteFear is defined as a distressing emotion. It’s aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. It doesn’t matter if the threat to us is real or imagined; that feeling is real! When those feelings are imagined, we stir them up with our thoughts. We can shift those thoughts and choose to focus ...
Views: 150(1 vote) - Turn Excitement into Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteRemember when you had a brilliant idea for your business? The initial excitement spilled over into everything. You couldn't stop thinking about it or talking about it with your partner or colleague. It gave you bursts of energy that carried over into your attitude, your response to others and ...
Views: 111 - Recognize Gratitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteTake Stock: Now is an ideal time to pause and take stock of you. What is it that you are truly grateful for? Often, we take for granted what we have without ever noting its importance. A female client once came to me, depressed and feeling that her life was void of true meaning. She was ...
Views: 142 - Your Business IQ - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteThere are times in our career that we need to take a hard look at how we do business and figure out if it’s time to make changes to get ahead. Why make changes at all? A blurred vision of the future, lack of productivity, ineffectiveness or the inability to get things done can be the ...
Views: 199 - Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteLove by itself isn’t enough to keep your relationship healthy. Here are some important tips to follow to keep your relationship thriving. Kindness and Compromise: All relationships require some effort. You’re not going to agree on every detail even if you want to. What's important is ...
Views: 294 - Creating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteJoy is found in simple pleasures. Acknowledge those moments when joy is present before they slip away. You may have to seek out joy, if it doesn’t find you. Every day, joy is lurking just waiting to be discovered. In spite of busy lifestyles, pains and woes about money, relationships, ...
Views: 215(1 vote) - Winning Negotiations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteAll of us can benefit from tips that will create successful outcomes to any negotiation whether it's with our boss, spouse, or prospective business partner. Here are some sure winners for your next negotiation. Whether you realize it or not, we’re negotiating all the time with our spouses, ...
Views: 476(1 vote) - The Passion Card to Success - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteWith passion, you’re an unstoppable force to be reckoned with! You exude energy and enthusiasm that fires you up and fires up everyone you meet. Find out how to sustain passion and use it to leverage your business. What is Passion? So what is passion anyway? We easily recognize passion in ...
Views: 588(8 votes) - The Power of Influence: How to Influence Others to Get Ahead. © White, 2009. - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteYou Have What It Takes: Getting ahead in business is not just about technical or sales know-how or knowing the ins and outs of your company. It’s about people to people. No matter what business you’re in, you’re in the relationship business. Making a positive and a lasting impression on the ...
Views: 1066(3 votes) - The Courage To Be You! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteBy Jo Anne White, PhD © 2009 It’s really not possible to be anyone else, but sometimes we try to mimic someone we believe has it better, is more successful, happy or prosperous. We can’t really know what anyone is experiencing. The truth is that our lives are more successful when we pay ...
Views: 281(5 votes) - Give Courage to Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteMoment to Moment: How we view each moment and what we think about and what we tell ourselves affect how we feel. I realize this isn’t new information yet it can remind us of our own singular and powerful role in the unpredictable scheme of our current lives. The interconnected link between mind, ...
Views: 281 - Wake Up the Creativity of Your Team - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteLacking a good dose of creativity? Is your team suffering from low creative output and is everything ho-hum? Unlock yours and their creativity by using these proven tools that will have everyone thinking outside the box and into the future. If you’re wondering whatever happened to your ...
Views: 388 - Speak with Ease - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteAre you someone who avoids public speaking? Giving a presentation doesn’t have to be stressful and won’t age you. You can learn how to be savvy every time you talk to a crowd or at a business meeting. If you follow a few basic principles, public speaking can be satisfying and upbeat. And the ...
Views: 600 - Balancing Acts - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteCan you achieve balance between your work life and personal life and still feel good? Is it really possible to have it all, be successful and still maintain your sanity? Maybe balance is only an unattainable myth, that’s forever out of your reach. Balance: What’s It All About? You’re in ...
Views: 302 - Stressed Out? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteYou may never make the stressors in your life entirely disappear, but you can certainly get a handle on how to manage them successfully and here’s how. Know the Stress Signals: Stress signals are signs of distress. They tell you that something is wrong even when you try to ignore them. Ever ...
Views: 208 - Self-Esteem And Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteCreative Spark Within: I have often heard adults wistfully express that they are not creative, although they wish they were. My belief and response to their lament is that every one of us has a creative spark within, which can be ignited and fueled. How can we encourage children to believe in ...
Views: 322 - Personal Power:The Power To Appreciate You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteWhat is Personal Power? Many people shy away from the power word. In their minds, they conjure up the image of a bully or a business takeover, a victim and a victor. Power over others is not true personal power. Instead, it can cover-up not really feeling powerful at all. Personal power ...
Views: 291 - Fresh Start - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteThe environment that we live in is radically and constantly changing. To keep up with all the changes and be successful means to create new ways of doing business both personally and professionally. Here are some suggestions that will help you get a fresh start this year: Cultivate a positive ...
Views: 284 - Who Is Laughing Now? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteLaugh at Yourself: Parents often ask me what a good coping strategy is to help them and their children get through challenging moments. As simple as it may seem, the use of humor and the ability to laugh at ourselves rank high. Laughing at ourselves is very different from poking fun at someone ...
Views: 322 - Cultivating Optimism - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteThe year is 2008, and we move forward toward a new beginning with the onset of spring, longer days and warmer temperatures. We have weathered many emotional and spiritual storms this past year and emerged stronger, with more resolve to take charge of our lives. Take Charge: So how do we take ...
Views: 709 - Cultivating Optimism - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteThe year is 2008, and we move forward toward a new beginning with the onset of spring, longer days and warmer temperatures. We have weathered many emotional and spiritual storms this past year and emerged stronger, with more resolve to take charge of our lives. Take Charge: So how do we take ...
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