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- Focus Pocus - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Jack ReiderBeing ready for the craziness of the casino is important and there are several hints I can give you to help yourself get prepared. When sitting in your living room on your PC playing in an online casino, poker room or sportsbook you do not have the same distractions. In the comfort of your own ...
Views: 1093 - When The Comfort Zone Beckons You Can Kiss Success Goodbye - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Jonathan Farrington“Prince Rabadash’s army lay close behind them, Anvard ahead. If they did not reach Anvard before Rabadash and his horde, their journey, their entire lives, would have been wasted. The horses, Bree and Hwin (both of whom could, of course, talk) galloped. Certainly both horses were doing, if not ...
Views: 1340 - Learning the Art of Self-empowerment - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Anne WolskiHave you ever met someone who has such a friendly disposition that he or she is able to almost instantly make friends with people, even in a room full of strangers? This type of person is normally known as a people person and is genuinely charismatic and charming and can have a positive ...
Views: 1301 - 10 Clear Signs That You Are Not In Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2006 from Caroline JalangoYou are not in charge when: 1. You need other people’s permission and affirmation before you can take action. “Wow! That’s a wonderful idea you have. Why don’t you go ahead and do something about it?” These are the kind of words you desperately need to hear before you can take any form of ...
Views: 1373 - Positive Mental Focus--Just How Important Is It? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2006 from Curtis G. SchmittI heard something the other day that I just can't let go of. It's an idea that's stunning, yet so obvious, I can't believe I haven't come across it sooner... Our thoughts are CURRENCY. Let that sink in for a moment. In other words, everything you think about you BUY. We've all heard that ...
Views: 1719 - Boost Your Relationship with Humor - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2006 from Debbie MandelDo you get annoyed when he teases you about being clumsy or talking too much? Do you wonder if you married one of the Three Stooges when he tells a rehearsed joke with crass body language? Do both of you sit at the kitchen table slinging sarcastic remarks at each other? It’s time to ...
Views: 1369 - Back To School Supplies - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Susan FriedmannWhen September rolls around, parents all across the country gleefully take to the stores, loading up their carts with all the supplies their little darlings will need to make it through the coming academic year. After all, school is a really busy time, and to do well, you need to be ...
Views: 1042 - That's Entertainment: Adding Some Show Biz to Your Tradeshow Exhibit - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Susan FriedmannWhat makes one tradeshow exhibit memorable and another so-so? What can exhibitors do to get attendees talking after the show? What can motivate visitors who may have had no previous intention of visiting your booth decide that they definitely have to stop by? Entertainment! According to ...
Views: 996 - Let Go and Be Happy - by Anyone in the world can learn to forgive those who have injured them, however, great or small that injury may be. I see the truth of this every day. For example, I recently shared my story with a new friend, and a few days later she called to say that my experiences had inspired her to contact ...
Views: 674 - The Right Tools - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Denise LammiThe right tool gets the job done faster, better and with more satisfaction. It's that way for any undertaking; whether it is painting, plumbing, tightening screws ... When you tackle something, if you're serious about doing a good job; you will use the right tools. But, do you always? What ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Public Speaking: Know Your Audience - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Lisa BraithwaitePreparation for your presentation is just as important as delivering the presentation itself. One thing you can do to prepare yourself is to learn about your audience and venue in advance. Here are a couple of pointers: Pointer #1: Know how many people will be there and view the layout of the ...
Views: 1911 - What Can You Do When the Idea of Improving Your Life Feels a Little Scary? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Cari VollmerWith the recent release of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. II, I was thrilled to receive my personal copies of the book. As a contributing author of the book I was proud to be asked for my participation and thrilled my name wound up alongside many personal growth experts I personally ...
Views: 934 - Too Close for Comfort: Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from John MooreTOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship authored by John D. Moore, Ph.D., co-founder of http://www.mychicagotherapist.com In this article: · Exposing the problem of Relational Dependency. · Examining the unhealthy attachment style ...
Views: 17022 - Conquering an Uncertain World Through Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Anne WolskiThe modern world is defined by power, money, and influence. This means that the task of growing spiritually is particularly difficult. In this world, we have predisposed ourselves to confine our attentions to our physical comforts, both real and perceived, thus allowing our concept of self-worth ...
Views: 1309 - Paradigm Shifting: The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Amy PotavinSuccess starts with a state of mind. Christopher Columbus knew it. Thomas Edison lived it. Michael Dell and Bill Gates believe it. And Marcus Aurelius said it, “"Our life is what our thoughts make of it… A man's true greatness lies in the consciousness of an honest purpose in life, founded ...
Views: 706 - Create SMART Goals - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Tristan LooInternationally renowned business philosopher Jim Rohn says, “We want to set the goals that our heart conceives, that our mind believes and that our bodies will carry out.” We are intelligent beings and as intelligent beings we need to have SMART goals. The acronym S.M.A.R.T. outlines the set ...
Views: 47809(12 votes) - Your Approach Makes a Difference - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Kelley RobertsonNot long ago my wife and I were planning a get-together with some friends and wanted to serve a cheese board after dinner. So, we ventured to a local market to look for some cheeses. We asked for one particular cheese at the first vendor we visited and were told that they did not carry it. No ...
Views: 967 - 10 Rules for Success in School and Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from John BishopParents will spend an estimated $14 billion on new clothes and school supplies to get their children ready for the new school year. What happens after the new school clothes are dirty, the book bag is torn, and the pens are lost? Accent On Success®, a not-for-profit organization dedicated ...
Views: 12539(1 vote) - Is Your Face a Couch Potato? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandThe latest workout craze is Facial Fitness, according to Beth Teitell, Boston Herald newspaper writer and NPR commentator. “Your butt, it turns out, doesn’t have the only cheeks that need exercise”, she writes when interviewing Cynthia Rowland, facial fitness coach to the stars. Cynthia ...
Views: 1433 - Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamFear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...
Views: 866 - Commit to your Wellness – Part II - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamWe have already reviewed the importance of scheduling appointments with your health-care provider(s) and creating your own personal nourishment plan that includes smaller, more frequent meals and plenty of water. Here are a few more ideas to help you rejuvenate a happy, healthier you. Make ...
Views: 828 - Commit to your Wellness – Part I - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamYour nose is running. Your body aches. You know you got that cold from your seven-year-old. The work project you’ve been struggling with is due Friday, and you keep telling yourself, “I just don’t have time to be sick.” No career-committed mother wants to give up her precious time to illness. ...
Views: 850 - Five Steps to a More Positive You - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamDo you want to feel great about yourself? Would you like to see all that you wish for come to fruition? Do you want to find the right balance? There's a secret weapon that will make it all happen-and it's You. The way you think about yourself will be your true ally in living an inspired and ...
Views: 840 - Changing Seasons - New Beginnings - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Lori RadunWith each changing season, it’s a time to reflect on the past and make plans for the future. The seasons of the year can be compared to various cycles of our life. When I think of spring, it reminds me of new growth, opening up, and coming out into the world. Summer is time for sunshine and ...
Views: 1584 - Secrets for Your Heart and… Magically Create… - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiI heard the story of this person… she was very unhappy… stressed, feeling depressed, anxious, angry, lonely, hopeless, struggling…just surviving…but then… She had been told that life was a struggle and she had to work hard to earn money …that everything had to be earned…that nothing was ...
Views: 1224 - Ask A Simple Question to Jumpstart a Stalled Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Cynthia WallINTRO: Do you long for the early times of your romantic relationship, when support and affection flowed freely? A couple’s therapist promises you can recreate this mood by asking one simple question. In the early days of a new romance, couples delight in pleasing one another. Each is ...
Views: 5338 - Change It! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Marcia MerrillEasier said than done, huh? Change, in and of itself, can be downright scary due to the fear of the unknown. However, if we’re doing the same thing (that we know doesn’t work), time and time again, but expecting DIFFERENT results…Well, that’s the definition of insanity! In some ways, we’re ...
Views: 910 - Connect With Source - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Keith VarnumDaily stress getting to you? Want more peace and joy in your life? With terrorism, layoffs and pollution, can you feel safe and happy? Yes, you can—by tapping into Divine Source. We each have our own personal portal to the security, love, money and health we desire. During many years of ...
Views: 1025 - Marriages On The Cusp - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldMarriages On The Cusp There are three general scenarios that bring couples to counselling. There are those couples that are jointly committed to the relationship and are seeking improvement. There are those couples that are jointly seeking to dissolve the relationship and are seeking to manage ...
Views: 1007 - A Vision of Happiness & Peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Steven SadleirAs we celebrate the upcoming holidays a message of "Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Man" is echoed by people of varying faiths from around the world. If we all wish for that, why have we not created it? We have only to look into our own lives and ask ourselves "am I at peace right now?" We ...
Views: 1060 - Goalsetting For Success - 12 Winning goal smart Strategies - by There is a lot of goalsetting for success guidance being offered on the net today. However, it never cease to amaze me the extent of the over-strenuous emphasis on the term 'failure' or 'failing' by many so-called 'personal development' advocates. I have encountered numerous such dubious ...
Views: 1125 - How Can I Believe - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from David NeagleHow can I believe? By David Neagle There are many who would suggest believing in something incredible for your life is just a fantasy, a day dream and we should stick to reality. These ideas are common misconceptions that the average individual holds true to their experience in life. It is ...
Views: 1245 - Feelings - The True Power behind the Throne - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Aaron PottsWhen it comes to taking control of our lives and making them what we want them to be, our FEELINGS are more important than our knowledge. Whether you understand and embrace the Law of Attraction or not, it is still working for you. It is a Universal law that you are powerless to escape. However, ...
Views: 944 - The Divine Payroll - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2006 from Alan CohenAlan Cohen From the Heart September 2006 The Divine Payroll One of my seminar students was a man of great faith that he built through overcoming longtime alcoholism. When Dan came out on the other side of his addiction, he embodied a remarkable blend of strength and ...
Views: 1125 - Time Management Notes: Organizing for a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Denise LandersThink back to your elementary school era, to your first day in a new school year. Regardless of what happened the semester before, you had a chance for a fresh start. There were no time management issues following you. You were dressed in your best clothes, with new supplies, and you walked ...
Views: 1285 - Being A Change Agent: An Inner Approach with Outer Impact - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenChange agents. We see them everywhere: they’re the ones heading the annual food drive; lobbying the school board to get soda machines out of the lunch room; hosting family reunions; making the holiday office party more fun; and actually attending city council meetings. They identify ...
Views: 4509 - 3 Crucial First Steps To Beat Stress, Depression & Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Chris GreenIf you’re enduring a harrowing episode of stress, depression or anxiety, then seeing light at the end of the tunnel can be difficult. You just want the torment to stop. Here are three steps you can take to start walking towards the light today: 1. With many changes in life, the first step is ...
Views: 1410 - The Internet Dating Rollercoaster: 7 Ways to Even Out the Ride - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Trisha StoneTHE FIRST BIG STEP You have made the big decision. You have signed up with one of the internet dating sites and are not alone. 80% of people over 38 who are actively seeking relationships are using the internet to meet potential partners. But no one really tells us how to deal with it. It ...
Views: 1263 - Take the First Step Toward Finding Your Ideal Job - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2006 from Shawn DriscollIf I asked you to describe your ideal car...assuming no limits...how would you describe it? Most people can describe their ideal car in great detail--from the make,model, features, and color, to any accessories to how it would feel to be behind the wheel. When I ask people to describe their ...
Views: 1168 - How My Many Hats Fuel My Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2006 from Linda DessauMargaret Lobenstine would call me a Renaissance Soul. Chris King would refer to my "portfolio career". I usually just use the expression that I wear many different hats – throughout each day and throughout my life. I love this life and wouldn't have it any other way and yet sometimes it wears ...
Views: 1303 - Team Building: Leadership Strategies To Address Today’s Most Common Team Building Problems - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2006 from Gayle LantzDespite best team building efforts, many organizations are still operating on low power when it comes to producing desired results. They’ve invested time and dollars in events that supposedly help team members bond and function coherently, yet results are short term at best. So what’s the ...
Views: 1019 - Motivation vs. Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Kenneth MacLeanI was listening to a lecture by Dr. Wayne Dyer the other day. Dr. Dyer said “I don’t think it’s really possible to motivate another human being…” I began to think about that and I believe Dr. Dyer is correct. I believe that there is a subtle and powerful distinction between motivation and ...
Views: 1654(2 votes) - Productivity Challenges: Laboring More & Enjoying It Less? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Denise LandersThere can be something wrong with time management skills when everyone is so busy that they cannot even pause to reflect on the meanings of the Labor Day holiday. Consider two definitions of this event:Labor Day 1)A holiday set aside to celebrate and honor working people, inaugurated in 1882 by ...
Views: 1904 - Which comes first Success or Happiness? - by Which comes first Success or Happiness?
Tim Connor, CSP
Everyone is searching for success, happiness, fulfillment and a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. Many people unfortunately have not learned that putting the cart before the horse does not answer their dream of lasting ...
Views: 793 - "Go ahead and make the first move" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Leslie Gail"Go ahead and make the first move" So, my son is starting Kindergarten next week, a big step in his little life. Of coursehe is anxious, I am anxious, and my husband is anxious. Like any mom, I want to dowhatever I can to create a smooth and comforting transition. I thought it would ...
Views: 1130 - "A little restraint is good" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Leslie Gail"A little restraint is good" Every day we are faced with situations that could easily bring out the worst in us. A colleague says something that upsets you. A friend makes a comment that irritates you. It is easy to lash right back, but it might be wiser to adopt a little restraint. Our ...
Views: 1130 - Keys to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Richard SalvaKeys to Inner Peace In the midst of our increasingly busy lives, where we are bombarded with information and daily scared out of our wits by world events and the media, it is more important than ever to find and maintain a sense of inner peace. The first step toward finding peace must be ...
Views: 1122 - Writing Your Cover Letter – You Really Can Do It - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Heather EagarThe dreaded cover letter. This is where you, the job candidate, have to convey all this important information as to why you’re the perfect person for the job. It shouldn’t be that difficult, right? For multiple reasons, however, it makes some job seekers procrastinate applying for jobs. Do you ...
Views: 935 - Get the Results You Want By Using an Executive Summary on Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Heather EagarIn the not-so-distant past, the resume objective section was widely used. The resume objective, simply put, is a 2-3 line statement summarizing the goals you have set for yourself and the position you seek. Many experts in the field feel that a section on resume objectives may be omitted. They ...
Views: 1040 - Listening as a Spiritual Practice -by Gina Lake - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeMeditation is the most common spiritual practice used to still the mind. In meditation, you give your full attention to something, such as the breath or a mantra. A kind of meditation also takes place when you give yourself fully to any activity, such as hiking, running, making music, or ...
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