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What is Personal Development? by Dr. Jennifer Howard- Vibrational Level is Everything - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Nanette GeigerThere's more to it than picturing and thinking about what you want. Ever since the movie The Secret was created, there has been a lot of interest in the Law of Attraction, and a lot of confusion. Everything is part of the same stuff - Energy. Lots of people have been left to think that all you have ...
Views: 2(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How a Success Business Mindset can make all the Difference in Achieving your Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWe all desire to have success in our lives. Whether it’s in the realm of family life, love or business and careers, we all strive to achieve the best of what we are capable of achieving. We all know just how important hard work is in achieving that success, but gaining inspiration from the great ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Mind, Body and Soul of Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Schelli WhitehouseWe hear a lot about mind, body and soul and how important it is to connect all three. It has definitely been a prominent life lesson for me and others on a personal level. But what about the mind, body and soul of your business? Most entrepreneurs tend to rely primarily on their intellect. Yes, ...
Views: 3(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - From Where I’ve Come (Bill’s Story) - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Bill McLeodSo here I sit, about to do my first blog for www.singledadstown.com. Heck, one year ago I didn’t even know what a Blog was. Now I’m a blogger. What a difference a year makes. Or in my case 5 years make, but I’ll get to that in a minute. I think that it is important that I let you know why I ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - HOW TO GET HONEST FEEDBACK - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Dan O'ConnorIf you want to polish your effective communication skills, learning how to get honest feedback should be part of your training. This professional communication skill is easy to develop simply by practicing one two-step technique. Here’s a typical professional communication example of when you ...
Views: 5(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Four Crucial Phases Of Home Based Business Success - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIt's probably a pretty safe bet to say that you have a desire to succeed in a home based business of your own. After all, there's a good reason why you're reading these words, right? It could be that you've already found your work from home business opportunity and now it's time for you to take ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Loving Yourself First - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line."--Lucile Ball, 1911-1989, Comedienne and ActressLucile Ball was a very smart woman!Do you believe that if you put others first, they will love and value you and you will feel loved? ...
Views: 3(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Should I Change and Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Kamil KowalskiReason One common reason is the desire to change things, because you are less than thrilled about the way things are. You may want to change or improve your health and fitness, your social life, your career or business, your financial situation, or find your own meaning in life. Another good ...
Views: 5(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Have You Lost Your Focus? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dawn AngierHave You Lost Your Focus? We all know how important it is to focus on what we want. But what happens when we LOSE focus? It’s easy to do, isn’t it? We get distracted. Something captures our interest and diverts our attention away from our chosen objective. We ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How a Rich Mindset Can Lead to a Wealthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Judah SwagertyIt is every persons dream, who lives in a "civilized" society, to live the lavish life. To be able to travel the world and buy the things you want and deserve without worry. To live in a big home in a prosperous community. To drive the best and latest cars. To wear the best clothes designed from ...
Views: 6(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Five Enriching Shifts Towards Happiness—Joie de Vivre - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lori SnyderFive Enriching Shifts Towards Happiness—Joie de Vivre It is so wonderful to realize that happiness is something that you attain from inside yourself. Just this knowledge alone, of knowing that we have all the power within to create our world is so empowering. It is also amazing when we ...
Views: 11(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Go Getters Go Out On A Limb - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Michael DennisGo Getters Gotta Go Out On A Limb! @ 1,800 words Nothing ventured, nothing gained is a very popular saying to remind us that we must be willing to take risks in order for our dreams to manifest. And we must learn to trust and rely upon our intuition and those hunches and impulses ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Where to Begin - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe bottom line is that sometimes it is just plain overwhelming to stop and consider the organization that is involved when tackling a new project. It can completely engulf you, overpower your deepest visions and leave you no better off than before this new project had even entered your mind. ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Psychic Cold Reading: How To Read Minds And Impress People - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Michael LeePsychics have always been a great mystery to society. They seem to hold a certain power over supernatural beings and appear to hold sway over many of us as well. One of the reasons for our fascination with them is their psychic cold reading ability. A method used by many psychics to delve into ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Overcome Fear Of Rejection In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to know how to overcome fear of rejection? This article will show you how. Rejection is a bitter pill everyone has to swallow at least once. Unfortunately, people tend to panic at the mere thought of tasting it. And in order to avoid having such an experience, they avoid everything that can ...
Views: 8(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Smart Women Leaders Know about Displaying Toughness, Tip #1 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersShe is a jellyfish or a stingray. Women face double standards on just about everything including about how tough she is. If a woman is diplomatic, she is regarded as “too soft” - more direct and she’s saddled with the label of “too harsh”. Had Secretary of State Hillary Clinton been ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How Are You Dealing with the New Normal? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dawn AngierHow Are You Dealing with the New Normal? We live in a constant state of change. Many people are calling it The New Normal because it's now become normal for things to no longer be normal. Some changes are significant and some aren't. Some changes are obvious and some are ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Junk, Stuff and Health - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyEach day I park in my driveway, and wish that I could park my car in the garage. Each day I say to myself, "You need to get rid of this stuff. You don't need it, and you're not using it. Either take it and give it away or sell it at a garage sale. Just do something." Have you ever had those exact ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Student Procrastination: Laziness or Anxiety? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Benjamin MossProcrastination is a common problem for students in high school and college. Frustrated parents often believe their child’s procrastination comes from laziness or lack of motivation. But this is not always case. In many cases, procrastination is the result of test anxiety. One spring ...
Views: 10(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** What is Personal Development? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jennifer HowardPersonal development is all about being willing to change. This willingness to be curious and grow, allows us to reach more possibilities. Personal development is an over arching term that includes many different approaches to self-improvement. BE VERY TRUTHFUL WITH YOURSELF Personal ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Improve Your Leadership Skills In Life And Business - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Joanna VaiouIf your life's purpose is close or similar to become someone that the word «Leader» would fairly represent then you should be very concentrated on where you need to focus on more. If you focus on how to get more people to follow you then you have to change your mind set. Your focus instead ...
Views: 10(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Improve Your Success Skills In Life & Business Through Anger Management - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Joanna VaiouOne of the best ways that lead to a happy and a successful life is Anger Management. According to the powerful Law Of Attraction, people who are consumed with anger and ‘bad‘ energy destroy their own lives, killing slowly their souls, plus they negatively affect anyone that is close or around ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Invest in Your SELF, the Payoff is HUGE! - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Aimee YawnickWhen I first started my journey to clean up my life and build and strengthen my relationship with myself, I started by investing in resources that would deepen my learning. I bought lots of books about self-healing and personal growth & development. Some books I read more than once to be sure it ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The art of creating meaning in your life - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gilbert RossI think one of the most fundamental questions we come to ask in our lives is “what is the purpose of my life?” which can be transcribed into “How meaningful is the life I am living at the moment?” This is a personalization of the more general and philosophical question “What is the ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Hurt Feelings vs. Hurt Heart - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Margaret PaulClifford, 42, married with children, told me during a phone session that he was tired of not feeling happy and joyous. "As a small child, I remember being so happy and excited about life. But my parents didn't receive me at all. They were indifferent to my creativity and ...
Views: 23(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Every day's an Adventure! Step outside your box... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanI love the scene in Men in Black when they open the locker to find an alien world living inside. The aliens didn’t realize that there was a whole other world outside their locker. They were fine with their box. Imagine what would have happened if they took them out? It would have been ...
Views: 20(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Tips For Making Better Choices - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Kim SmithI believe many of us do not actively choose what we want in our lives. Let me give you a personal example. For years I simply went with the flow, so to speak. It was if I was in a rowboat, with no oar, out on the river of life. I went wherever the river took me and unfortunately it took ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why You Should Have a World Class Business - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Dawn AngierWe all have different motivations for doing things. Sometimes we're motivated by something we're moving toward and other times by something we're moving away from. One person might start a business because they hate their job and don't want the restrictions imposed upon them by a boss. Another ...
Views: 9(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 12 Ideas For Thriving In The Future - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Janet ChristensenI recently heard a presentation by Jim Carroll, a Canadian futurist, made to a group of business people from the technology sector. He affirmed what we all know – that things are evolving at a rapid pace. For example: The volume of knowledge is doubling every 8 years. A person taking a science ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The 7 Day Mental Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithThe "7 Day Mental Challenge" is designed to help you practice two of the skills necessary for living a life filled with happiness and success; "awareness" and "controlling and directing your thinking." Like a muscle, your mind needs constant exercise to grow and stay in shape. This challenge is ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Turn A Bad Day Into A Good Day - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever had a bad day? I know, dumb question. Of course you have. Everyone has, and even more important most of us continue to have them. In fact, lots of them! So, have you ever wished you knew how to turn a "bad" day into a "good" one? Once again, dumb question. Of course you ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Access The Mysterious Force Of Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever had a gut feeling about something you should do or some action you should take? I'm going to assume that you have, because what I'm referring to is often called "intuition" and I believe everyone has "it." Let me give you a personal example. I was recently sitting in my office ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Finding Possibility In The Impossible - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithWhy is it that some of the goals you have in life are effortlessly achieved, if almost by "magic," and no matter what you do others never materialize? I believe the answer lies in what I'll call "possibility thinking." For example, very often clients tell me they want "financial ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Using "The Force" To Your Advantage? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithDo you recall the original "Star Wars" trilogy? The third movie in that series was titled "The Empire Strikes Back." There's a wonderful scene in that movie that conveys the struggle many of us face when it comes to believing in our ability to accomplish our goals and dreams. In case you've ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Check In On What You're Attracting - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Ruth HegartyA recent question from a listener of my Art of Joyful Living radio show prompted this article. The question is: how do I stay on track throughout my day in terms of focusing on how I feel and what I truly want to manifest in my life? I love this question and it comes up often with my one on one ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ~ ReTrain the Brain for Success ~ - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIsn’t it amazing how difficult it can be for any of us to change a bad habit or behavior? It can be a habit that is very simple such as losing your temper behind the wheel of a car or a more challenging one such as trying to break a serious addiction to say, smoking or over eating. Which ever ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Stuck? You May Have Eyes Wide Shut Syndrome - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI was enjoying a lovely dinner last night at a little French restaurant at The Farmer's Market in Los Angeles last night when I overheard a neighboring conversation. Ok, I was deliberately eavesdropping. I admit it. Those who know me already know that listening to how other people think is a ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Insanity Sense - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSo as the all-inspiring, motivational speaker, Jack Canfield, tells us in his oh-so knowledgeable way “doing the same thing in the same way and expecting a difference outcome is the definition of madness.” Whatever your goals are, if you continue to repeat the exact duplicate behavior that ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Want More Serenity? - Be Like Water - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Mahindra Raj"Be like water, you pour water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You pour water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Be like water." - Bruce Lee Reflections I remember vividly being 14 years old in my high school swim team. What stood out the most about those days were the morning training ...
Views: 10(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Achieving Your Potential - 5 Common Barriers to Overcome - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAchieving success of any kind in life is a fulfilling feeling but by reaching your potential you have achieved the greatest success of all. Why is it then that so many people fall short of what they are capable? Sad but true is the fact that many go through life never achieving the personal ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Oprah Winfrey Show - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Steve TothThe new internet radio show with Coach Steve Toth, “Be a Radio Show Superstar,” guides people to success in creating an internet radio show. “Cash is King and content is Queen,” he said. A radio show must produce both. Coach Steve has education, experience and knowledge in broadcasting and ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Success takes Planning, Passion and Vision - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderWhen you think of creating a plan, it is good to keep in mind that having a clearly defined vision, along with a healthy dose of passion, almost always guarantees success. There is a lot to be said about the saying “Begin With the End Result in Mind.” One of the keys to inviting more of ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Re-charge-Re-capture and Re-energize - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderHow do you feel when you are totally stressed, and pressed for time? If your like many, your productivity takes a hit, and not in an upward direction. When you feel as if your being pulled in many different directions at once, you can become less productive and begin to start feeling ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Have Job Security? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Dawn AngierDo You Have Job Security? “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature nor do the children of man as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” —Helen ...
Views: 20(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Feed Negativity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, L.E.C. and AuthorWhen negativity knocks at your door, do you recognize it and send it away? Or do you invite it in for dinner, or worse, to stay with you as long as it likes—possibly for your lifetime? First, be clear that being the manager of negativity in your life isn’t about the fact you have negative ...
Views: 29(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Microwave Speed Reading – Increase Your Reading Speed Instantly - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Daniel HerznerYou can pretty much discard everything you’ve ever heard about speed reading techniques. That goes double for speed reading courses and speed reading software too. Have you ever wanted to learn how to speed read? If you have then you probably already know that speed reading courses just don’t ...
Views: 23(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - When Everyone Is Right, Who's Wrong? Uncovering the Mystery of Perceptual Styles - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Gary JordanEach of us perceives the world differently, not only because of differing perceptual styles, but also because of the various circumstances, goals, aspirations, ages and lifestyles we have. These individual experiences create different realities, each of which represents only part of the whole ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Have Permission to Excel? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Gary JordanYour skills and the roles they support didn't come about by accident. They were developed through training and experience. The question that fascinates us is, "What kind of training and what kind of experience?" Your current abilities depend largely on how you experienced four important ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Enjoying Life: How Discovering Your Natural Skills Can Keep Things Looking Up - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Gary JordanDetermining whether a particular skill you possess is natural or acquired is an important step to doing more of what you do best. Because many of of our natural skills bring a greater feeling of joy, these skills are worth discovering and developing. A “skill” is a behavior or ability ...
Views: 18(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Steps to Creating a Magnetic Personal Brand on Social Networks - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Dainaz S ILLAVAWith more than half a billion people on social networking sites, how do you differentiate yourself from the crowd and stand apart with elegance and dignity? Your success is all about self confidence in yourself, which sums up to your attitudes, values and social body language. Your social power ...
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