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By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Attracting What You Don’t Want?

Let’s begin at the beginning regarding the Law of Attraction: like attracts like. It is pretty much that simple, but for some we question all the “bad” or “ugly” in our lives and think, “I can’t possibly be attracting or wanting this in my life!” And for the most part, you would be right. On a conscious level we don’t call or request bad things to happen to us, but on a deeper, subconscious, soul level there may be a part of you that indeed called these experiences forward.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Tarot: How to Interpret the Fool

The Fool is the first card of the Tarot deck and probably the most controversial of all. In the Rider Waite deck (the most popular amongst beginners), The Fool depicts a traveler dressed in colorful (almost clown-like) clothes standing at the edge of the cliff with his eyes closed. He holds a rose in one hand and a small sack filled with all his possessions in the other. He has a blissful and calm expression on his face and is accompanied by a tiny dog.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Five Steps to Improve Your Spiritual Health

What does the term “spiritual health” mean? We all have our own perspective of what both “spiritual” and “health” mean in a general sense, but when we talk about spiritual health we define it as “a sense of wholeness.” For example, when we feel sick, we have two options: either we get better and recovered, or we don’t and complete our life cycle by finishing the connection with anything living. Some believe Spiritual Health is an art of healing: the ultimate medicine, a remedy that cures your inner sight as well as your spirit.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

5,180 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Your Aura's Energy

Energy is a word from which most people draw the definition of electricity, gas or some other form of power to produce movement or change. In the context in which we use it here, these definitions really aren't that far off from how practitioners like me would describe or explain energy. But what is an aura, you ask? Simply put, your aura is the space surrounding your physical being; it extends outward and upward and is approximately the length of your arms.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

3,840 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Surviving vs. Thriving: Can You Spot the Difference?

We hear the buzz word “thrive” all over media outlets these days, but can you spot the difference in your own life between when you’re thriving and just surviving? One medical organization has been embracing the buzz word “thrive” for the last two or three years, and every time I hear or see its commercials, it definitely gives me goose bumps. The power behind thriving can move obstacles and challenges like giant earth movers clearing debris in a disaster area: quickly, efficiently and with great results.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

3,583 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Facing Guilt in Your Past

RIDDING YOURSELF OF SHAME FROM YOUR PAST It’s only human to make mistakes, and we all have done things of which we’re not proud. Although time can blur the memory and alleviate the pain of stressful incidents from our past, often it’s not a simple task to overcome the guilt that stems from actions in our past. This could be something as relatively innocuous as telling a small lie or as profound and life-changing as cheating on someone in a romantic relationship.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

3,163 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Employee Motivation: A Secret Society?

Motivation is a key ingredient to success. This is not a news flash by any means, and all managers and good leaders embrace some degree of motivational program for their employees; whether they do this consciously or subconsciously, they all do it. Motivation is not some secret society either, but the secret to motivation is the "what" behind it. So what is the "what" anyway?

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,895 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

A Teacher’s Philosophy

Part of my own personal philosophy is that we carry the energy of both “student” and “teacher” within us, and depending on the experience or situation in which we find ourselves, one of these two energies becomes primary. We invoke our inner teacher when we have the need to pass along our knowledge, wisdom or a gold nugget to another; and when it is our time to listen, learn and embrace new information, our student self steps forward.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,705 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Meeting Needs with NVC

There’s no one on the planet who hasn’t been in a situation wherein tempers and/or emotions escalated – perhaps even dramatically – due to miscommunication or poor communication. When this has happened in your own life, you’ve likely looked back on it afterwards and wondered how things got so out of control. You might even have tried to determine who was to blame fr the bad communication , or perhaps you ended up pursuing avenues of explanation that resulted in self-doubt or justifications for the communication mishap and resulting behavior.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,518 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Activity and Our Well-Being

What do these people have in common? ~A three-year-old girl running awkwardly to her mother across the lawn while smiling.rn~A housewife, age 43, trotting in the park with her colorful running shoes.rn~A skinny boy of 15 trying to keep up with the pack in a cross-country race, hoping to be part of the team.rn~A 29-year-old teacher who walks to the starting line with his wife, two children and a picnic basket and welcomes his opponents with great pleasure.rn~Far behind the front riders, soundly defeated, a solitary rider gives the maximum, excited because he is beating his personal best.r

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,402 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Measuring Motivation

Measuring Motivationr When it comes to finding motivation to achieve our goals, there are some of us who just naturally have it—and then there are others who struggle to locate and embrace it. As a person who is always highly motivated, I do find there are certain days when I wonder to where my motivation has disappeared. It's on these days I question if there is a way to actually measure my motivation levels in comparison to others days, outside of knowing I feel more or less motivated.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,278 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Going the Distance

I recently watched a video on YouTube and realized it was a perfect way to illustrate a resource I’ve been wanting to share with my readers. The video features two self-made multimillionaires asking self-help guru and motivational speaker Tony Robbins why some people follow through while others don’t.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,163 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Fear of Commitment

Are You Commitment-Phobic?r

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,118 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

How Your Past Can Lead to Obesity

Obesity is blamed on many things related to our physical health: food cravings, metabolism rate, thyroid issues, lack of exercise, binge eating, etc. Yet examining obesity from a psychological perspective reveals that there’s far more to obesity than just the physical causes and effects.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,090 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Muscle Testing: Another Mobile Support

This morning I was working with a client who seemed to need the ability to check in with herself regarding decisions that would come up in business or even life in general but was scared she was misinterpreting her own gut feeling. In a matter of just a few minutes I explained to her how to muscle test using her hand and assured her within a few minutes of practicing the technique she would be able to "check" herself and her gut decisions on the fly with confidence.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

2,021 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Healthy, Glowing Skin and Your Confidence

Something for which we all strive yet so few achieve and even fewer keep: a good skin care regimen. Oh yes, there are times we look in the mirror and think "Wow! Not a blemish!" or "Eek, not now!" The second, of course, always happens before a big event or special intimate dinner, whereas the first may come on any given day, giving us a reason to smile and a more confident bounce in our step.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,999 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Crystal Healing Techniques

There are several ways or techniques you can use to harness the power of crystals, the simplest being placing them in your environment. However, if you want to use crystals to heal specific problems, it’s better to employ more refined crystal healing techniques like those listed below. ~Trace the chosen crystal over your meridian lines and press the acupressure points with it. Admittedly it is a long and tedious procedure and requires basic acupressure knowledge, but healers claim it is extremely effective since it combines the benefits of both crystal therapy and acupressure.r

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,995 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Powerful Questions

When we journey through life in a state of consciousness that is more awake and more aware, we begin to see the power behind the questions we ask. When we are able to ask not just the right questions but powerful questions, we open ourselves to achieving greater results and success.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,947 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Crystal Healing Pendants

Crystal healing pendants can help you measure the flow of electromagnetic energy around the body. Healers often use crystal pendants to detect energy blocks in the chakras. The movement of the pendulum indicates whether or not a chakra is functioning properly.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,944 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Negative Body Image Issues

Both emotional specialists and psychologists generally agree that eating disorders are generally rooted in negative body image. When this happens, sufferers usually see distorted body images when they gaze in a mirror – and as such, feel "fat" or otherwise imperfect regardless of whether these terms accurately describe the structure of their physical bodies. Negative body images can manifest from one or more of the following factors:

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,877 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Adopting Healthy Eating Habits

Eating healthy is critical whether your goal is weight loss, fitness or a healthier lifestyle in general. However, you don’t have to meticulously count calories or starve yourself to be healthy; rather, you need to provide your body with ample nourishment. While junk food and sugary treats might present challenges and temptations, adopting correct eating ideas and strategies will help make healthy eating a natural habit. Below is an overview of basic tips and suggestions to help you stay fit and eat healthy.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,873 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Hocus Pocus, Let There Be Focus

Life is full of roles, responsibilities and consequences; therefore, being able to stay focused is important when seeking balance in any overwhelming experiences life decides to throw at you. Success in life is nothing without being able to share it with others, and having the ability to focus will allow you to stay present when working and playing with others. In life there are believed to be three states of focus in which you can be engaged: 1) being in focus; 2) lacking focus; and 3) being focus obsessed.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,829 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

The Meaning and Essence of Leadership in Business

Change is the only unchanging features in this changing world. Everything surrounding us changes with the passage of time to be in line with modernization. The ongoing business environment is no exception when it comes to this trend. Modern business is on a triumphant march through tracking changes via hard work from the most efficient business leaders.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,823 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Sussing Out Your Sixth Sense

What we commonly refer to as our "sixth sense" goes by many different names: gut feeling, inner voice, instinct, intuition, subconscious. Regardless of which term you prefer to use, this sixth sense is not some magical or mystical power that only a few people are blessed enough to possess; rather, it is as common and natural as the other five senses we automatically accept as being valid and real because of our experience. THEORIES ABOUT INTUITIONr

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,777 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Tarot: Angel Cards

There are many different types of Tarot (also known as oracle) cards available from which interested individuals can choose. One of the more popular and loving cards are Angel cards, which is a deck of 40 to 60 oracle cards containing positive and inspiring messages. Each card contains a picture of an angel and a message associated with his/her personality. The cards can be not only a great source of comfort during times of need, but they can also help a person connect with their angels and guides.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,738 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Embracing Change

My husband and I took our son for his first official haircut when he was 15 months old. The trauma of the event was not significant, but the energy exchange during the event was decidedly intense. My son went from sitting on my lap and enjoying the process while my husband entertained him to the opposite end of the spectrum, screaming and struggling to be let down. As you can imagine, it was an emotional roller coaster for all three of us.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,726 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Adjusting Your Emotions

"A couple of months ago things were so stressful at work that everyone – including me – was tense all the time. By the time I got home I was completely drained and wanted nothing more than go straight to bed."

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,677 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Mentoring: Encouraging Success

Once you establish your own company, we have a tendency to look at our previous experience and how it has encouraged your employee's success – to notice what worked and what didn't. One of the essentials of a flourishing business is the openness to share your wisdom and enthusiasm of doing what you love with others. One of the easiest ways is to create a mentoring program. Mentoring doesn't always mean you are "grooming' new employees for their rise in the corporation; it also means mentoring students toward gaining much-desired skills in the work place.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,655 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

What Is Your Crown Jewel for Success?

In the world of business there are limitations or restrictions of which you need to be aware when you want to achieve goals and ultimately succeed. There are some things that just, well, fall into place without compromise. Curious what restrictions need to be in place for you to succeed? Great! What about not compromising? Wondering what's not up for compromise?

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,638 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Managing Your Time

Time management is essential for success in any profession; however, for Human Resource (HR) people it is a matter of survival. And this is also true for those who have chosen to stay at home or pursue starting their own business. Managing your time can actually give you more time.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,627 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Achieving Goals: 5 Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Odds of Success

A goal is a target on which you aim your focus and put your time and effort into the process of achieving. There are five steps essential in guiding you toward achieving and realizing your goals. Achieving a goal can take longer and require more commitment than you realize or might imagine. Self-empowerment and motivation are great tools for you to use, and they are two tools you can use as ingredients to steer yourself toward creating your vision, which will lead you to your target.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,624 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Types of Readings in Tarot

When working with the supportive properties of Tarot, the concept of “reading” comes from viewing which cards are put into which position in a layout or spread. Spreads, simply put, are methods of laying down oracle cards; in this particular discussion we are referring to Angel Cards. Every card is assigned a certain position, and the knowledge of meaning of that position can help us gain a better understanding of messages of from our angels/higher beings. Types of Spreadsr

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,588 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

EFT: Mobile Stress and Anxiety Buster

I love it when I hear my clients say "WOW!" after learning a new modality they can take with them to use at their own convenience. The Emotional Freedom Technique, more commonly known as EFT, is a reprogramming modality that allows users to remove energetic as well as physical restrictions. It is one of those "things," for lack of a better term. Its biggest draw is that you can use it anywhere, making it more "convertible" than many modulated response techniques. You might wonder, "If it is so simple, can it really work?" The answer is a resounding YES!

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,582 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Are You a Closet Entrepenreur?

Got a great idea but not sure what to do with it? If you've thought about starting your own business but the idea of jumping out on your own is overwhelmingly scary, then there might just be a solution available. Not everyone is fortunate enough to award wings to her entrepreneurial dreams, and the reason isn't always just the fact that you're short of cash; you may also be holding a limiting view of yourself and your skills.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,580 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Attitudes that Don't Foster Success

Success is attainable for those who seek it with both their thoughts and their actions. Unfortunately, people tend to give significantly more attention to their actions, not remembering that their thoughts and attitudes can dramatically impact their failure and success. Too often the negative messages we hear while we’re growing up and our overall conditioning further contribute to anti-success attitudes. For example, you likely have a negative attitude toward success if you repeatedly encountered the following types of messages while growing up:

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,550 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

When Saying Nothing Is Best

I have been noticing there is a fine balance between being able to express your thoughts, perspectives and observations to another individual and it being seeing as such – just observations and being taken as “this is what is wrong” or “this is what you should do.” People seem to think that unsolicited advice is always welcome because they have your best interest at heart, when really their ego has convinced them that their ten cents of advice is far more valuable and earth shaking than anything the individual working through the challenge could ever come up with on his own.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,530 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Entrepreneurs: Motivated Procrastinators?

It may sound like an oxymoron, but entrepreneurs can be the best at two things: procrastination and motivation! Entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs for the simple reasons they are passionate about what they are doing, get a thrill or high from stepping out into the unknown, have a higher level of tolerance for risk, and love to start projects. As an entrepreneur, you started your business because you were passionate about the product or service you were providing, and you were motivated by the energy of potential change and sharing your passion.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,518 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Finding Guidance

Regardless of their personal belief systems (spiritual focus, formalized religion, or a combination thereof), people tend to like the comfort of feeling connected to those beings that support us from the other side, whether we believe "the other side" to be an alte ate universe, a heavenly realm, etc. One reason people find this so comforting is that they like knowing that something greater than themselves is available for them from which they can seek or receive guidance and clarity.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,518 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Organize Your Business

The task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,518 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Business Leadership: Leading with Social Responsibility

Over the last several years that I've been working with business owners, entrepreneurs and those seeking to begin their own businesses, there seems to have been an underlying theme revolving around leadership. I recently wrote an article ("The Meaning and Essence of Business Leadership") and thought it would be beneficial to continue this topic with the focus on Social Responsibility.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,502 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

4 Actions Supporting Business Growth

Your new business have begun to find it's feet and flourish - bravo! You know that to support your business's growth you will need to encourage the growth of your employees. Your employees personal wellness and growth will have a positive impacts on your business' growth. To encourage the success of others a great solution is to create a mentoring program. Remember, mentoring isn't always about climbing the corporate ladder but providing a much needed experience to the next generation of workers.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,492 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Surviving Reality: Compassionate Competition

To a lot of people, the word competition is ugly and holds a negative connotation. When we think of the word competition, we often think of professional sports, athletes, Survivor the reality show, "others" on the dating scene, or the younger generation entering the workforce who may just beat us out for the next big promotion. But in reality competition can be what empowers us to be more than just a survivor and the reason we flourish and succeed. We can amp up the level we achieve by embracing compassion within our actions during times of competition.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,489 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

You and Your Stress

It does not matter if you’re in business for yourself, high powered exec or a stay at home mom ... stress can get to you. Your understanding and personal experience help you define what stress means to you. As an entrepreneurs you may be challenged with what it means for you personally the impact of stress from work and how difficult it can be to make strong decisions regarding starting your a new company.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,488 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Mentoring: An Art Form

Serving as a mentor for someone brings with it much responsibility and pride. The former is true because you fill a much-needed position in the lives and careers of those whom you mentor, and the latter is true because you attain a position from which you assist others by drawing on your own experience and hindsight.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,480 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Health Coaching?

Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries. Recently an associate of mine quipped, “Yeah, the economy takes a downward turn and suddenly everyone is a coach of this, that or another.” At first I was taken aback, but then after some thought I realized that from one perspective that statement has some truth behind it. Over the last few weeks I made a conscious effort to keep an eye for how many coach-type emails, advertisements, etc., came my way.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,474 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Challenges of Identifications

Stress is a hot topic these days, especially with the state of the economy, the rise in unemployment, and the notion our financial nest eggs are not as plush as they once were. In my recent article "Internal vs. Exte al Stress: Can You Identify Which One?” I expressed the importance of identifying and adjusting our behaviors to balance our lives to reduce any negative effect stress is having on our physical, mental and energetic bodies. This is more difficult than most realize. It is much like comparing fingerprints.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,464 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Choice Is Motivation

We hear the term "empowerment" a lot these days. For those who need a reminder, empowerment refers to liberty and our ability to achieve what we desire. Motivation, on the other hand, is that what keeps your spirit and enthusiasm high. Your need for self-empowerment or self-motivation in life comes from within. Motivation gives you something to which to look forward, and it makes everything seem attainable – even those goals that may seem impossible.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,463 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Healer's Best Friend

Are you a dog love or a cat friend? If you are, then you have first-hand knowledge of the benefits of having animals in our home and lives. But what if you aren’t? What might you be missing out on? How about lower overall stress levels, reduced risk of heart attacks, improved memory function, or a better balanced lifestyle!

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,452 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Finding the Perfect Diet Plan

I can hear you murmuring through the Internet already, even though you’ve read only the title of this piece. “The best laid plans…” you’re murmuring to yourself. Or perhaps you’re thinking, “There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ diet plan!” But some of you are saying to yourself, “Really? There’s something that can work for most everyone?”

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

1,451 views

By Karen KleinwortRecently published1 topic

Plan, Action and Achieve

When the objectives we set are large or complex, we often need a plan of some sort to ensure we reach them. However, planning is just half of the story: you also need to take action. Before implementation of any plan, it's useful to check where you are both physically and mentally. Achieving our success is based on our "whole" being fully present and accountable, and that means making sure both bodies are not only on board but have the capability to do the work necessary.

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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