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- Dealing with failure - by All of us want to be successful. All of us have big dreams. We all try very hard to achieve them. But on our way to achieving those dreams, if we face a failure, we just break down totally. Sometimes we don't even feel like trying the same job again just because of the failure we faced in the ...
Views: 15983(1 vote) - Your Action Fuels Achievement - by I was reading a magazine recently when something caught my eye. The article mentioned that most people that exercised regularly (and as a result tended to be in the best shape) were those guys and gals that didn't so much plan out when they would work out, but rather simply worked out regularly ...
Views: 677 - Intend It! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2006 from Aaron PottsHow much of a shock would it be for you to realize that in order to get everything that could ever want in the world, all you have to do is INTEND to get it? Seems simple and unrealistic, doesn’t it? The truth of the matter is that you can have anything that you want by simply Intending to have ...
Views: 966 - Who is in Charge Here? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2006 from Aaron PottsThe question of who is in charge of any person’s life would seem to have an obvious answer. If someone were to say to you, “Who is charge of your life?” you would likely answer with, “I am”! That is exactly the correct answer, and we will explore that in more detail. However, let’s first look at ...
Views: 861 - Get Out Of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2006 from Chuck DanesDo you ever think about how unfair life is? Do you often allow your emotions to get the best of you? Do you ever allow fear and anxiety to fill you, bind you up, paralyze you, and keep you from achieving all that you know down deep is yours? If any of this describes you, I have some simple yet ...
Views: 1452 - 7 Ways to Deal with the Negative People in your Life - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2006 from Lori RadunHave you ever been faced with trying to stay positive when others around you are negative? Negative people can be a challenge to be around. They will bring you down and drain your energy. A negative person can throw your best laid plans to be positive right out the window. Whether your child ...
Views: 44707(6 votes) - You Can Have a Green Ally! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopHerbal medicine is people's medicine. So why don't more people use it? Because it can seem complicated and scary, for starters. That's the reason I urge you to use herbal medicine simply -- one herb at a time. And that's a good reason to have a green ally: one plant that teaches you the ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Soothing Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jane RowanGetting in touch with our inner children is not always easy. At first it might seem that they just want to cry and cry. That’s natural. The parts of us that were split off at a young age had to go away for good reasons—abuse, fear, neglect, misunderstanding. These young parts were not ...
Views: 2191 - "Please Give Me Answers Not Excuses" - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2006 from John Di LemmeGive me answers, not excuses. First off, let me clarify who “me” is... “Me” is Your Dream. Each day your dream is screaming out loud - Please Fulfill Me Please Take Action Overcome Procrastination Overcome Indecision Overcome Your Fear Get to it Bring it ...
Views: 909 - Time Management Training: Organize Your Time With The Building Blocks of Productivity - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Denise LandersWhat lessons you can learn from small children! One day I was watching two youngsters, ages 3 and 5, playing with “bricks” constructed out of heavy cardboard. The brick blocks came in three sizes: a 10” x 16” rectangle, a 10” square, and the standard 3” x 10” brick size. Over time they spent ...
Views: 972 - Who’s the First Person to Greet Your Customer? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Helen RobinsonI approached her sliding glass window and stood in back of a gentleman whom I assumed she was helping. After about three minutes, I realized he was waiting for the office manager and she could have acknowledged my presence. I stepped up to the window; she did not say good morning; she did not ...
Views: 841 - Listen to the Locusts - Summer is winding down. Make it count! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.” --John Lubbock To normal people, a locust’s cry probably goes unnoticed. It doesn’t consistently chat like ...
Views: 619 - Do bacon sandwiches make you depressed? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Frann LeachDepression is one of those things that people don't really talk about, and even when they do, it's often obvious they don't really understand it (even if they have experienced it themselves). The misunderstanding arises because of a problem with the English language. We use metaphors and ...
Views: 1274 - Put an End to Emotional Terrorism in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Ineke Van LintFirst let me explain what I mean by “emotional terrorism.” When you have a relationship, at home or at work, with a person who’s constantly humiliating you, harassing you, pressuring on you, taking pleasure in your pain, saying negative things about you or making you feel worthless, then you ...
Views: 11290(1 vote) - Do You Have an Hour to Become the Person You Want to Be? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Amy PotavinDid you know that, according to Michael Sky, "the real challenge (in life) is to choose, hold, and operate through intelligent, uplifting, and fully empowering beliefs." Well, I believe him. Recognizing and believing in your own abilities is the core of self-image, and self-esteem. The ...
Views: 781 - Dieting More Of A Problem than A Solution? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Malcolm EvansMany more people than previously acknowledged may be living lives divorced from a happy and healthy relationship with food and eating. Long-term dieters are like drug addicts – their next go is definitely going to be their last but somehow it never is. Increasing amounts of research indicate ...
Views: 1945 - Just How Does A Guy Meet A Girl, Anyway? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Doc: I've never really known much of anything about dating. I'm 26 years old and I've never had a serious relationship. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of knowledge over the years and I feel like I'm sunk. Where can I go to meet people? How do I introduce myself when I find ...
Views: 927 - 5 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Margaret PaulAs a relationship counselor, I am constantly being asked why so many relationships fail. In the 37 years that I have worked with couples, I have discovered five major relationship killers: CONTROLLING BEHAVIOR Most people enter a relationship with a deep fear of rejection, and this fear ...
Views: 2944 - Turning Customer Service Inside Out! How Poor Internal Customer Service Affects External Customers - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Craig HarrisonWhile companies focus thousands of dollars on external customer service in hopes of wooing and retaining customers, little attention is being paid to the effect poor internal customer service has on overall customer satisfaction. It all starts within your organization! Sooner or later the ripple ...
Views: 3408 - How to Avoid "A failure to Communicate" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Craig HarrisonYou've seen it in every classified ad and most job descriptions: must have excellent communication skills. Even worse, once hired, it reappears annually each review period: Improve communication skills. What's a person to do? Communication skills don't require a graduate degree, just common ...
Views: 1131 - Are You Satisfied? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Jill KoenigThis past weekend I celebrated another birthday. Lately I have been working extended hours on some special projects so I carved out some time to absorb the majesty of wilderness, in my favorite place to reflect. I decided to spend the day hiking at Starved Rock State Park. It's my top day trip ...
Views: 1113 - Going With the Ebb and Flow: The Creative Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Linda DessauThe Four Elements I've often noticed how water can inspire moments of creative problem solving and inspiration. Some people "plant" a problem to be solved under their pillow before sleep. Similarly, when I need inspiration about a project or situation I’m facing, I’ll sometimes, "plant" it ...
Views: 2334 - One No-Cost Step to Employee Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Amy Potavin(c) Copyright 2006 by Amy M. Potavin How many times have you been asked "What are you going to do to motivate your employees?" If you are like most people, you immediately start spouting off ideas about incentive programs, raises in compensation, or other actions that YOU intend to take. ...
Views: 1055 - How Does Being Fit Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Alice GreeneWho doesn’t want to be fit and healthy? Probably everyone wants this, but most people I talk to feel it is too hard to achieve or something they just don’t have time to do. They think they have to start out exercising five to six days a week for an hour or more and maintain a rigid diet that ...
Views: 4301 - The thREefold RE of expREssion - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from mahalene louisIt keeps on amazing me first how one’s expREssion gives potent hints on the consciousness that is lived in and second how English and Hebrew are connected in meaning… Here is what I mean: consider Gertrude (just a name!) who punctuates every other sentence with the words “I guess…” Well, dearest ...
Views: 801 - No Fuss… - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from mahalene louisYou know how there are days when you wake up totally connected, the heART blooming in gratitude, and plainly happy to be alive? And you probably know how there are the other days, the bad hair days, when there seems to be a weight in your heART, and things do not feel as bright and appealing… ...
Views: 725 - The Biggest Mistake Men Make in Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. “I don’t understand,” said ...
Views: 1630 - Am I a Part of the Converation? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Samuel LarteyOne core management skill in project management process has to do with Project Communication Management. It is believed that successful project management lies in project communication planning, information distribution and performance reporting. I have managed many projects teams successfully; ...
Views: 875 - Feedback: A Technique for Developing Project Teams? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Samuel LarteyFeedback: A Tool in Developing Project Teams? By Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. It is always my delight to inspire my project teams. In all my hard work I had come to realization that one important means of inspiring teams is through giving feedback and be receptive in receiving of feedback ...
Views: 821 - The Nine Laws of Persuasion - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from Tristan LooThere are nine distinct laws of persuasion that govern the human decision-making process. While these laws of persuasion do not universally apply to everyone, they do apply to the greater majority of people that you will encounter. To become a great persuader and to influence people with your ...
Views: 16565(2 votes) - The Power of Asking - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from Tristan LooIf I could only give one piece of negotiating advice to someone then undoubtedly that piece of advice would be a simple three letter word: "Ask." This simple word is the most powerful negotiating tool you will ever have and it is the most powerful persuasion tool that you will ever have. Why ...
Views: 3204 - Seven Success Secrets for 2006 - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from charlie pageI think we have all asked the same question at one time or another. That question is ... "What does it really take to succeed online?" If we listen to the emails and websites we read, we hear many strong opinions. * "Create your own product" they say. * "Do joint ventures" says another. * ...
Views: 734 - You Are What You Love - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from vaisahliYou are what you love, and you love whatever you are giving your attention to. Eastern Spiritual psychologies profess that whatever you give your attention to, is what you are making your God. If, for example, you spend all your time thinking about that next cigarette, then you have just made ...
Views: 765 - Panic Attacks: This Truth Will Set You Free - by Unlike too many people on the Internet, I don’t claim to have discovered THE CURE for panic attacks and other anxiety states. I do offer you a beautifully simple insight into panic which will change your reaction to it. Immediately you’ll start you on the path to calm. The insight?
“Accept ...
Views: 939 - Biology of Love - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonIn light of current biological research, it seems that the phrase "madly in love" is not merely a metaphor. There is ample evidence to suggest that falling in love is physiologically similar to mental illness. Disorders like OCD are associated with an imbalance of serotonin, and when studied, ...
Views: 9580(2 votes) - Hypnosis - The Simple Truth Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Alan B. DenskyTHE DEFINITION OF HYPNOSIS Hypnosis is a state of hyper-suggestibility where the conscious and subconscious (unconscious) minds dissociate. It is a state of mind where the subject is more likely to accept the operator's suggestions. You have been in hypnosis many times without even realizing ...
Views: 2017 - Reading Fiction Enhances Brain Functioning - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshThe human brain seems to hum along quite nicely, without effort or complaint, motivated by varying established patterns and routine. New research however, suggests that the brain can build neuronal connections, and easily performs much better, by adding novelty and random activity. In school we ...
Views: 4965 - SPEED READING: Top 10 Ways to Improve Reading Speed and Reading Comprehension - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Richard Feldman10. Skim Before Your Read - Speed read for main ideas in nonfiction works and textbooks. Scan the table of contents and first and last sentences of each paragraph. You'll improve your reading speed and comprehension if you understand a book's main ideas first. After you've skimmed the material, ...
Views: 3504 - Dealing With Your Paperwork - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Clare EvansWe're constantly being overwhelmed by paperwork despite the fact that this is the electronic age and supposedly the need for paper disappeared with the introduction of the personal computer! Whether at home or work, in reality, we still like to read things in 'hard copy' so paper is never going ...
Views: 844 - ***Networking: The Core Of Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersAfter you’ve created all your “self-marketing documents” and verbal presentations, you’re ready to take your job search “to the street” and begin networking. The goal is to contact people who can help you reach the hiring managers inside your target companies. Networking can be done on the ...
Views: 1151 - RELATIONSHIP ADVICE: Honey or Vinegar - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Karen JonesI would guess you’ve heard the old saying, “you’ll catch more bees with honey than with vinegar”. Of course that makes sense, and you’d never DREAM of trying to attract a bee with vinegar, would you? So why is it that so many of us behave as though nagging, ...
Views: 1697 - How to Launch a New Website and Quickly Attract Traffic and Generate Sales - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Matt HockinSo… you’ve got a great product (or service) and your website is now optimized to be a sales conversion machine. Now it’s time for the next piece of the puzzle… getting targeted visitors to your website so they’ll buy. This article covers the most effective methods for getting a quick surge of ...
Views: 908 - What is Hypnotherapy? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Gemma ZinkanModern hypnosis has been used for hundreds of years to build self-confidence, change habits, lose weight with weight loss programs, stop smoking, improve memory, end behavior problems in children and eliminate anxiety, fear and phobias. The question is, WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? Hypnosis is a state of ...
Views: 994 - Vision and the Three Building Blocks of Success - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2006 from Kyle VarnerWhen I sit down to think about what I want from my life, grand ideas begin flowing. I want to have a career as a successful physician, I want to own a large estate, breed horses, and travel around the world. All of these goals are lofty, and I contend that I will achieve each and every one of ...
Views: 1034 - Speaking Our Heart's Truth - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2006 from Kim LoftisWe've all experienced situations in which we've been nervous to speak our own personal truth. Perhaps it's a conversation about politics, and we are shy about giving our opinion, feeling it somehow insignificant or trivial. Or maybe we're involved in a discussion of religion or spirituality, and ...
Views: 1014 - Learning to Meditate - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2006 from Jamie LynnIn today’s hectic world, learning to meditate can bring a sense of calm and inner satisfaction. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner consciousness, resulting in an enhanced awareness of your own existence and your overall relationship to the cosmos. Whether you are looking to ...
Views: 902 - Befriending Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenDo you secretly hold an “ascetic self-flagellant, it-must-be-hard-to-be-good, that’s for other people” attitude about your creativity? (Don't waste your time telling me you aren't creative--life is the ultimate creative act and you are alive, or else you wouldn't be reading this). Self-care ...
Views: 1183 - When Your Chicks Leave the Nest - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Jennifer StewartWhen my son was 18 (and had finished school), he moved into a flat with two of his mates. They were boys we'd known throughout his high school years and the flat was only ten minutes from home - but I cried for two weeks! It just seemed to me that a major part of my life was over. When your ...
Views: 1341 - Keeping the Clutter Away - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Christan HummelWhile professional organizers and clutter busters are the rage these days, with even Oprah and Donald Trump singing the praises of these clutter gurus, few of us realize how to keep that clutter from reappearing once we've moved it out. Do we ever really ask the question, Why does the clutter ...
Views: 1126 - Yoga for the Home - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Christan HummelWhat do the beating of a shaman's drum, the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral, stone monuments in Ireland, a Hopi medicine wheel, the ancient art of feng shui have in common? Each in their own way are methods developed by different cultures to create harmony between themselves and their ...
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