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- Neuro-Emotional Techniques(TM) - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2003 from Jef Gazley,NETä or Neuro-Emotional Techniquesä is one of the newer “power therapies” that along with TFT, Thought Field Therapy, and EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing have become popular in the last ten years. These therapies seem to work quicker than traditional talk therapies. This ...
Views: 1702(3 votes) - Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2003 from Jef Gazley,Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) occur as a result of neurological dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This is the newest part of our tri-brain system in evolutionary terms. It is the part of our brain that has executive ...
Views: 3528(3 votes) - Listen To Your Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2003 from Lisa MartinBeing a good listener starts with paying attention to yourself—your own inner dialogue. We all talk to ourselves, but how many of us really listen? Sometimes the inner dialogue doesn’t even shape itself into words. It’s a song that’s been running through your head for a couple of days, or that ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Change Your Writing, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Jan TincherDo you want to make a change? You can, and very easily too. Did you know that your penmanship tells a lot about you? If you are flamboyant, your writing will be flamboyant also. If you draw within yourself, your writing will be small, self-contained. Therefore, it stands to reason, if ...
Views: 3966(4 votes) - When is the Right Time to Study Self Defense? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from john dNow. I know this seems a little off the cuff considering it’s such a serious topic, but I want to make it clear that there’s no time like the present. In July – September of 2002 Martial Training Systems trainers had the honor of conducting several free women’s self defense seminars in the ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Conflict...A New Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Julie DonleyI was recently asked to address the issue of conflict resolution at the hospital of one of our clients. In today’s fast-paced and stressed-out society, conflict resolution is a critical issue. People don’t always have the time or the tools to handle conflict. The word ‘conflict’ connotes ...
Views: 2720(3 votes) - Attention! This is your intuition speaking! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinRecently someone asked me, "What coaching tools do you use?" "Tools?" I asked, bewildered. "I avoid tests and assessments." See http://www.movinglady.com/testing.html "No," she explained. "Listening skills?" Well, of course I listen -- but I mostly listen to my own intuition. Since I derive ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Goal Setting for Success! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Joe McHenryWhat sort of people will you find goal setting? Many, many ordinary people. But for too many their way of setting goals is vague and lacks commitment. Goals like " I want to be rich or successful or slim or ...." mean little. This sort of goal setting is too generalised to be effective. How ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - The Purpose of Fortune Telling - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Norman GilbreathIt may seem the purpose of Fortune Telling is to find out about the future, but the real purpose is to find out what to do to improve the future. Rather than predicting the future, Fortune Telling is remembering the past. Real Fortune Telling takes this form: When things have been like "this", ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - The Purpose of Fortune Telling - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Norman GilbreathIt may seem the purpose of Fortune Telling is to find out about the future, but the real purpose is to find out what to do to improve the future. Rather than predicting the future, Fortune Telling is remembering the past. Real Fortune Telling takes this form: When things have been like "this", ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - How to make "Self-Improvement" Work Every Time! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Bob DoyleThere is an inherent problem with the approach most people take to self-improvement of any kind. There is a presupposition that there is something wrong that needs fixing. Perhaps it is true that there are areas in their lives that they wish to change. However, the mindset with which they ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Change the World - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Clive TaylorIt is becoming clear that the way a country or society is, the kind of “psyche” it has, depends on the way people relate to each other one-to-one, at the day-to-day level of life. At this one-to-one level there are very simple “Rules” of behaving. It is these Rules that determine how things ...
Views: 999(2 votes) - First Aid For The Soul - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Clive TaylorFirst Aid For The Soul A Model of the dysfunctional, unconscious human psyche. A way through, from confusion to consciousness. By CliveTaylor Introduction Many people are lost and unhappy, with no clear sense of how to regain access to their true selves. Life seems too big, confusing and ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - THE FOUR EMOTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO LIFE CHANGE - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2003 from Jim Rohn(excerpted from "Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness" by Jim Rohn)** ---------------------------------------------------- Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the power of emotions, human beings can perform the most heroic (as well as barbaric) acts. To a great ...
Views: 3787(6 votes) - THE TOP 10 WAYS to LIFT YOUR MOOD WHEN YOU'RE FEELING DOWN in the DUMPS - by Everyone has periods in their life when they feel *down in the dumps*, blue, or mildly depressed, *especially* at holiday times, such as Christmas & Thanksgiving. Many people feel this way especially on New Years Eve due to perhaps a combination of alcohol, the end of a year that was not great ...
Views: 27229(10 votes) - SELF-KNOWLEDGE, THE KEY TO PREPARING FOR COMPETITION - by Self-knowledge has always been the key to preparing for competition. Knowledge of your attributes, abilities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and traits is essential to riding the front end of the wave of change into the new century. To fully assess your own talents, realize that studies ...
Views: 2167(2 votes) - How are you dealing with your feelings about the war? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2003 from John GrayIn these trying and troubled times, it can be difficult to get the feelings of “impending doom” out of your head. War, terrorism, the bad economy, you read about it in the newspaper, see headlines on the internet, and watch the war coverage on TV. It’s natural with this level of exposure to ...
Views: 5968(3 votes) - The Power of Positive Habits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Dan RobeyDid you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Let me ask you a question. When is the last time you made a conscious decision to add a new habit to your life? If you are like most people you probably answered...never! The reason for this is that most ...
Views: 3407(3 votes) - How to Eliminate Back Pain Without Spending a Fortune - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Richard ConveryHundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from back pain. Studies show that 4 in 12 people will experience some form of severe or chronic back pain in their lives. I guess that’s why you see a chiropractor’s office on every block. Yet, all these chiropractors can’t seem ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - Your First Words Last Forever - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Lillian BjorsethOnce you have set your goals, there are two key things you must have ready at all times: your verbal and printed business cards. Let’s look first at those all-important introductory words that describe what you do—words that will capture others’ attention and hold their interest. Your ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - The Secret Weapon For Winning Your Fight Against... YOU - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Alby Besteni© TheMentalWorkout.com All Rights Reserved It’s a constant battle between yourself… and You. You know what you need to do; you need to eat right and exercise more… you need to quit that silly habit… you need to make that phone call… you need to finish that project… maybe… spend more time ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - If You're Looking For "Time Management" - Forget About It - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Maria MarsalaWonder why I don't I have reduce "time management" listed as one of my services? Easy. Because I have attended hours upon hours of training, and read all the books, all to help me manage my time. What I found is that very little worked. Then in 1997, as a student of Coach U, www.coachu.com, ...
Views: 1229(3 votes) - Destructive Emotions and What We Can Do About Them - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2003 from Susan Dunn“Anger kills,” says Redford Williams, director of Duke University Medical Center's Behavioral Medicine Research Center. He references studies of cancer and cardiac patients. He has also authored the book, "Anger Kills". And “Prayer saves lives,” says Harold Koenig, director of the medical ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Anti Christ Irritates Christ - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2003 from Gary SmithThe Anti-Christ and his ilk have now irritated Jesus the Christ. Jesus the Christ taught God Loving spiritual techniques to people. The Roman Empire in 325 AD forcibly acquired "Christianity" and eliminated the God Loving Techniques of Jesus the Christ. Roman emperors to perpetuate their empire, ...
Views: 3141(2 votes) - Is Emotional Intelligence Just the Fad du Jour? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2003 from Susan Dunn“I’ve been doing this for 15 years,” Annette told me. “It just wasn’t called this.” I was explaining to a counselor in Australia about the field of emotional intelligence, and she was sure she’d found it first. Likely you'll feel the same way. “Oh, I know what you’re talking about,” James ...
Views: 2353(2 votes) - Focus on Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2003 from Sandra Baptist -What does prosperity mean to you? Riches, happiness in life, success, family security… There is no doubt that prosperity means different things to different persons, but I can guarantee that we're all trying to attain that state in our lives called prosperity. So how do we attain it? Many ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - Nine Really (Really) Important Principles - by I've just returned from our latest Centerpointe Retreat. These retreats are
always an incredible experience for everyone. Somehow, we've created a space
where people become very intimate and very trusting in just a few days. People
generally feel so safe, their deepest fears, problems, concerns, ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for Meaningful Moments...and...Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for the M - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2003 from Greg GiesenInspired by the 9/11 tragedy, Giesen’s book provides 200 thought-provoking questions about our lives, our dreams, and about the people that matter the most to us. This book will take you on a powerful journey through your precious life and bring you to a greater appreciation of who you are, ...
Views: 4479(4 votes) - Tips For Becoming Fluent In The Non-Verbal Language Of Dating - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanWe are all too familiar with the term "body language". There have been books, workshops and endless discussions spawned by it. But do you really KNOW how to interpret the non-verbal messages that other people broadcast on a continual basis in their interactions with you? There are two levels of ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Mountain Climbing over Molehills - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2003 from Rhoberta ShalerSomeone has said that the greatest cause of ulcers is mountain-climbing over mole-hills! Is that the way you get your exercise? Many folks allow themselves to be thrown off course by minor or imaginary threats. Often they interpret these as life-or-death, or do-or-die situations. They put so ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Communication Keys for Success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeImproving communication is a major need for many organizations. Whether you are a manager, supervisor, or frontline employee, there are always opportunities to improve communication. Often, communication problems occur when people don’t pay attention to the basics. Here are five keys to ...
Views: 3752(1 vote) - How to Select a Training Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeIn times of rapid change, both small and large businesses today are increasingly viewing training as an investment, not a cost. If your business uses outside training consultants, you will want to maximize your return on this training investment. Qualified training consultants and seminar ...
Views: 1404 - SPEED READING, EVELYN WOOD & SPEAKING - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2003 from Hal WechslerEVELYN WOOD'S SPEAKING SUGGESTIONS Here are our memories of a short but brilliant lecture by "Evelyn Wood", the Mother of Speed Reading, to a small group of us about, "how to give a speech". It was a half-century ago, so we admit some lapses, but it has stayed with us and served as a model ...
Views: 2569(1 vote) - Understanding the Buying Process Can Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Most marketers don’t give a lot of thought to the buying processes of their customers. That’s a shame. Lending due attention to the buying process can have a dramatic effect on your sales. What is the buying process? Where does your customer fall ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - The Seven Stages of a Romantic Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThere are seven stages in a romantic relationship: avoidance, meeting, dating, breaking up, establishing exclusivity, commitment, and keeping the love you find. Each of these stages vary in length and intensity. At each stage, there are thoughts and feelings telling you what to do and when to do ...
Views: 9113(4 votes) - What is Stress? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoStress is an interpretation of an event or circumstance which is understood to be a threat. It can be any force or pressure put on a system (living or nonliving) which may result in a need for the system to adapt or change. Stress on human beings is like a rubber band. You also stretch to ...
Views: 1794(4 votes) - The Art of Giving Advice: 3 Steps to Doing It Well - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2003 from Uzi WeingartenGiving good advice is a great gift. Yet, we sometimes run into trouble because of the way we offer it. The ability to give advice in a positive, constructive way is an art. Here are three points to help us offer advice with effectiveness and compassion. 1. Listen first. While this rule is true ...
Views: 15104(3 votes) - Talking About the War - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2003 from Susan DunnMatthew is not ambivalent about the war. He’s for it, 100%. This is his “first” war, being 30 years old. He’s watching the news avidly on t.v., is glad we’re over there, and sends me emails to that affect. My client in Australia has strain in her voice when we talk. She assumes I’m “against ...
Views: 1033(2 votes) - Emotional Intelligence: The Shot Felt 'Round the World? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Susan DunnI just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a workshop with her on emotional intelligence for businesses. She quit her corporate job there, because she found the work environment stifling, unethical and demoralizing. Now she wants to help businesses in ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Father and Sons - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Phil WalmsleyA father had two sons and he loved each of them equally. The sons loved their father too. In front of their father, the two sons took to arguing amongst themselves. The bickering continued. Their voices became louder and louder. Finally one announced to the other that he was going to finish ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - THE TOP 10 EASY, PRACTICAL WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR DIET, YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR LIFE - by Because I believe diet and exercise are so important, I'm often frustrated with the recommendations I receive. Nutrition and natural health ideas are often so negative (don't eat this, watch out for that) or so rigorous (be sure to eat some raw, natural, organically grown vegetable I've never ...
Views: 2846(1 vote) - The Top 10 Very Useful or Necessary Things For Anyone Over Age 30 To Have Or To Know - by After age 25-30, depending on marital status and other things, it becomes more and more helpful to have and to know certain things. Some are practical and some make sense from a life planning standpoint. The following are suggested for anyone over age 30, single or married, male or female, ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - WINNING: DEFINING IT. ACHIEVING IT - by If you ask most people whether they would like to be considered a winner or a loser in life, they would most assuredly reply that they would like to be a winner. But this begs the question, "What does it mean to win at life?" In some things it's easy to define a clear winner. In a basketball ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - RESOLVING CONFLICT - by I've done a lot of research on the topic of conflict resolution in recent months, and here are a few tips I've come up with for resolving conflict in your workplace and professional life:
Don't be afraid of conflict. Too many of us become agitated when we encounter conflict or disagreement out ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - THE QUALITIES OF SKILLFUL LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Jim RohnIf you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills, and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manger, as a parent. I call leadership the great challenge of life. ...
Views: 1356(47 votes) - CHARISMA: WHAT IS IT? WHAT WILL IT DO FOR YOU? - by You're squirming in your seat, wondering if the next speaker can possibly be less inspiring than the preceding one, when, suddenly, the room falls silent. Looking poised and confident, the next presenter smiles, then begins.
Instantly, it's clear that he's good:
His strong, measured voice, ...
Views: 3275(2 votes) - Leading From Within - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Greg GiesenMuch like the lighthouse that provides guidance and direction for sea-bearing vessels, leaders must become the beacon of light in their own lives before they can effectively lead others. As we have come to learn, true leadership is not about a title or a position in an organization. Nor is it ...
Views: 1078(6 votes) - Your Greatest Resources - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Chris WidenerWhen people think about pursuing something, they usually first take a look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it. That is a wise thing to do. But where most people fail in this process is when they look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it, they ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - AYURVEDIC PULSE TECHNIQUE - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2003 from Shekhar AnnambhotlaAncient Indian Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Technique Ayurveda is an ancient medical science of the world. Ayurveda means “science of life”, i.e. the science that imparts the knowledge of life. Life is defined as a constant combination and union of mind, body, self (Atma), sensory and motor ...
Views: 2474(1 vote) - Heating Up Cold Calls: 21 Tools for Tremendous Telephone Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2003 from Stephen LibmanOK, let's heat up the cold-calling debate. Is everyone a salesman? Yes! Do most people have to make cold calls at some point? Yes! Do most people hate to make cold calls? Yes! So, you have two choices; either hire someone (a professional telemarketer) or do it yourself. If you have the budget ...
Views: 3860(2 votes) - Predictions for the Gulf War - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2003 from Julie HargreavesThis message was channeled from Spirit - 24th March 2003 Saddam Hussein is alive and well and bunkered down under a hospital - one of the safest places to be during the bombing as it would not be a target of the coalition. The safest mode of transport for him is in an ambulance. The staff of ...
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