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- How to Shatter Artificial Barriers and Move into Your Future - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Caroline JalangoAre you a fish that needs a bigger tank? There is a Japanese fish whose growth depends on the size of its fish tank. When the capacity of the tank is 250 gallons…it grows as big as the tank it’s in. When the capacity is increased to 500 gallons…it stretches to fill the tanks capacity. If you ...
Views: 1483 - You Deserve to Feel Good 24-7! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Caroline JalangoOne cannot consent to creep when one has an impulse to soar. —Helen Keller Imagine this scenario: You wake up in the morning… Geez! You feel weak! Your heart sinks at the thought of facing the day. You are alive but feel like you don’t exist—you feel numb. ...
Views: 1405 - 5 Reasons Women Need To Feel Good About Their Lives Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Caroline Jalango1. You have a mission to accomplish! You are not here on earth merely to exist. You have a purpose, something special to offer the world and people are waiting for you to manifest this gift and bless their lives. The importance and urgency of your dream, calling, idea or goal prompts you to ...
Views: 1315 - Are You Living Under Pressure? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHow do you handle the pressure? In March 2007, I left work at about five o’clock eager to get home, turn on the television, make my favorite brand of hot Chai, relax and just enjoy my life. It was a pretty normal afternoon or so I thought! After many years of driving my 13 year old car, ...
Views: 1353 - What Are You Pouring Your Life Into? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHave you ever “poured” your life or energy into something or someone…even after you knew deep down in your heart that it wasn’t worth it? Were you successful? What were the returns? A couple of years ago, I faced a tough and emotional situation. My beloved Volvo car, which I had owned for ...
Views: 1404 - 10 Ways To Get Unstuck Today! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is how to get your life, work or personal goals out of that rut...right now! 1. Clarify matters that remain unclear. Are you stuck because you are in a mental fog? How can you possibly move forward with confidence if you don’t know where you are headed? What exactly are you doing and what ...
Views: 1309 - 10 Reasons You Are Stuck In That Rut! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is why you haven’t made progress at work and in your life… 1. You are listening to the “voice” that’s screaming at the back of your head that you are an imposter or fraud! You therefore feel undeserving or unworthy of the "good stuff" ahead. 2. You are afraid of entering into new and ...
Views: 1299 - Are You Waiting For Perfection? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Caroline JalangoPerfection is an illusion. If you have to wait for the perfect time to begin working on your goals…you will wait a long time! • What is your heart aching to do? • What is the pending dream/goal you yearn to fulfill? • Who is the man/woman you want to become? What are you waiting for? Are ...
Views: 1326 - 7 Barriers To Immigrants Success And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Caroline Jalango1. Negative people or dream killers. A negative person is anyone who creates doubt and fear in you and pours cold water on your dreams with the intention of bringing your plans to a grinding halt. They are people who have resigned themselves to living unfulfilled lives and whose negative ...
Views: 1677 - What's Taking Up The Much Needed Room In Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Caroline JalangoYou say you want "stuff"...but do you have room in your life to receive it? You want to be loved, to be at peace, have wonderful relationships, look and feel good, find a better job, be respected and recognized for your work, make more money, grow your business, advance your career and so ...
Views: 1278 - Value Yourself Woman: You Are Somebody! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Caroline JalangoAre you a woman who’s living her life feeling worthless and invisible? Are you battling feelings of low self-esteem and insignificance? If you are, let’s get one thing straight… You matter—you are significant. You are somebody! Take a minute to let that sink ...
Views: 5888 - How to Spice Up Your Boring Life! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Be spontaneous. Seize opportunities to do something interesting. For example; when a friend invites you for a drink or to the movies—don’t make excuses. Simply, say yes and go. Don’t turn down invitations to socialize when you know you have nothing better to do. 2. Visit a new place. It’s ...
Views: 7961 - How Women Achieve Goals - 7 Tips to Turn Your Idea Into Reality - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Have a clear goal. To achieve anything, a woman must have a clear goal. You must know what you want to do with that brilliant idea. You must know what the end result of your idea will look like, so that you can take deliberate and focused actions to achieve that desired result. A clear goal ...
Views: 1483 - How to Spice Up Your Boring Life! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Be spontaneous Seize opportunities to do something interesting. For example; when a friend invites you for a drink or to the movies—don’t make excuses. Simply, say yes and go. Don’t turn down invitations to socialize when you know you have nothing better to do. 2. Visit a new place It’s a ...
Views: 914 - Why Women Get Stressed Out About The Things They Really Want! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2007 from Caroline JalangoWhether you are working on a new project, starting a new relationship, starting a new job, taking on a new position, launching a new business, meeting a new client, going to college or giving your first speech; that initial euphoria of “wow, my life is finally taking a turn for the better!” can ...
Views: 967 - 5 Ways To Prepare To Fail This Year! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Information gathering with no action Granted, information gathering about the things you want to do is wonderful and highly recommended for success. However, when all you are interested in is gathering information, reading, researching, attending seminars, and listening to what everyone else ...
Views: 900 - What Are You Committed To? Prove It! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Caroline JalangoHave you noticed that when you are fully committed to issues that affect your life or to an important cause, goal or even a relationship; you become bold, decisive, gutsy and unstoppable and are able to attract support and resources from people who have the answers or the help you need? It’s ...
Views: 2452 - Self Esteem For Immigrant Women Who Want To Achieve Their Goals - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Caroline JalangoAre you an immigrant woman who once had dreams and goals for a brighter future? Have you lost your self esteem and the confidence in your ability to create the life you want? Here is how to restore your self esteem and achieve your goal: 1. Be proud of who you are! The fact that you have ...
Views: 1233 - Are You Motivated But Stuck? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2006 from Caroline JalangoImagine this: An assignment you have been waiting for has finally come along but for some reason you find yourself literally struggling to accomplish the task. You just can’t seem to be able to get the work done. You keep spinning your wheels and making no progress. You are stuck. Meanwhile, ...
Views: 960 - Never, Ever Give Up! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Caroline JalangoThere is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream. ~Author Unknown~ Are you on the verge of giving up on your dream? Are you just about to let all your hopes and dreams slip through your fingers? Has the thought crossed your mind? Are you despairing because ...
Views: 1400 - Stand up for yourself. Stand up for your life! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Caroline Jalango"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no ones definition of your life. Define yourself." ~Harvey Fierstein ~ Why do you allow people to talk to you like that? Is there a sign on your forehead that gives people permission to talk to you in an ...
Views: 16313(4 votes) - How to Find the Courage to Start Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Caroline JalangoAre you a woman who wants to start a business? Are you afraid to venture out on your own? 1. Believe in yourself Self belief is the point at which everything begins. Without it, it becomes difficult to succeed. To venture out on your own, you must have confidence in your ability to succeed. ...
Views: 1040 - 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: 1206 - Is this your time to take action? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Caroline JalangoIf you are sick and tired of the dreaming phase of things and are ready to take some action and get results...here is what to do. 1. Believe in yourself. It is a fact that you become like the person you think and believe you are, and you achieve only what you think and believe you can ...
Views: 943 - Your boss is hostile…what do you do? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2004 from Caroline JalangoAre you working at a job where the boss has no interpersonal skills; micro-manages you and treats you like a child? Do you work for a fault finding boss who yells and screams and talks to you in an arrogant and demeaning manner? Are you are tired of walking on eggshells at work because any ...
Views: 1804 - How to get rid of inaction paralysis! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2004 from Caroline JalangoHow many times have you come up with a brilliant idea only to find yourself paralyzed with inaction and wondering/regretting why you never pursued it? How many times have you allowed those unfounded fears to stand in the way of your progress? How many times will you keep allowing inaction ...
Views: 1218 - Are you an ex-professional, career woman living in a new country? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2004 from Caroline JalangoWere you once a successful, professional woman who had a significant status level and received adequate remuneration for your work? Have you re-located to a new country where the educational degree you worked so hard to achieve is neither recognized nor considered valid? As a result, have ...
Views: 1138 - How to cope in a hostile work environment. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Caroline JalangoDo you get stressed out at the thought of going to work every morning? Does the thought of spending eight or more hours at work each day get you all wound up and sweaty? Do you constantly find yourself wishing that Monday morning were Friday evening? Do you feel emotionally and mentally ...
Views: 9716(1 vote) - Your life is a do-it -yourself project! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2004 from Caroline JalangoThe responsibility of working hard, planning and living a successful and fulfilled life falls largely on you. This simply means that from this point forward, the burden of shaping your adult life is on your shoulders. The sooner you realize this, the better! The most important question to ask ...
Views: 5023(1 vote) - 7 effective ways to set your goals in motion today! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Caroline Jalango1. Stop seeking approval from people. You don’t need anyone’s permission to fulfill your dream. Trust yourself and give yourself permission to succeed. Having support from people whose opinion you value is a wonderful thing but it should not be the criterion for whether you begin acting on ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - Five Reasons to Believe in Yourself! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Caroline JalangoDo you believe in yourself? Are you shaky about your capabilities? Do you constantly rely on affirmation from others about what you can or cannot do? Sometimes people will ignite your passion for achievement by believing, championing and supporting you. But then a time comes in the journey of ...
Views: 13118(1 vote) - Change your life for the better! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Caroline JalangoAre you still hoping and waiting for someone somewhere to come to your rescue, wave a magic wand and instantaneously change your life for the better? Are you praying that you will one day win the lottery and dramatically alter the financial quality of your life? Are you sitting behind your ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - 7 ways to boost your self-esteem! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2004 from Caroline Jalango1. Get a life purpose statement. A well thought out life purpose statement is a powerful way to boost your self-esteem. It will define whom you truly are, draw out your essence and affirm you. Each time you read your life purpose statement, you will be reminded about who you are, what you ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - 7 reasons to stop procrastinating today! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2004 from Caroline JalangoProcrastination is a delay tactic that has the ability to choke your dreams and abort the plans and purposes you have for your life. It has to be nipped in the bud. It should not be given a chance to put your life and your dreams on hold. The following are 7 benefits of not procrastinating. Not ...
Views: 5125(1 vote) - Is your passion fizzling out? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Caroline JalangoStarting a business or project is one thing, keeping it running successfully is another issue. Do you recall the initial enthusiasm, drive and passion you had, when you were working on setting up your business or project? You spent countless hours working on it, researching about it, making ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - How to successfully rise to the occasion! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2003 from Caroline JalangoWhether you are working on fulfilling a dream, launching into business, or selling a product or a service, there comes a moment when all the theory and knowledge you have gathered has to be practically applied and turned into reality. This is the point where the rubber meets the road. The point ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Are you prepared for your big break? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2003 from Caroline Jalango"What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do." Joe Namath How prepared are you for that big break you are anxiously waiting for? How prepared are you to begin the journey to achieve your dream? What opportunities have you missed because you were not prepared? Have your ...
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