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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Make a Commitment to Yourself

How good are you at keeping your word? Many of us try very hard to keep our commitments to others. We try to call if we say we will. We make every effort to show up when others are counting on us. We try to get projects done on time. We don't promise things we can't deliver. We want our word to be worth something. That's part of living with integrity. Unfortunately, many of us are not quite as good at keeping our commitments to ourselves. How many times have you said "I'm going to. . ." only to have that intention fall away?

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Reduce Your Emotional Intensity - Handle Your Negative Emotions As They Happen

Many people feel emotions so intensely that the negative emotions disrupt their lives. They are so depressed, angry, fearful, hurt or guilty that they cannot enjoy their lives and be happy. This is a problem for them, as well as for those with whom they interact. The challenge is figure out what to do about your emotions. Often this means identifying what you are feeling and what to do about it; other times it means letting go of the negative emotion so that you are able to get the lessons from their life experiences and move on. Handling negative emotions is a three step process: 1.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

De-cluttering Your Life: Get Rid of the Distractions and Find More Time

For people who struggle with time management, clutter reduction is often the first step to having more time in your life. When you simplify your environment and organize your life, it makes tasks go more smoothly, and helps you make the most of your limited time. For me a lack of clutter is like a breath of fresh air. It helps me THINK more clearly. I'm not distracted by "stuff" cluttering up my desk, the floor or my life. It frees up my creative energy, allowing me to approach tasks more directly and move through them more efficiently.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

The 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself to Know if You Are Ready to Change

If you've been plagued by a problem in your life, especially if you've had that problem for a long time, you might assume that you'd be eager to get rid of it. You would think so, but actually, when you get right down to it, the contrary is often more true. People get used to having their problem, even though it is uncomfortable and they’d like to get rid of it. You see, they may KNOW how to be depressed, or poor, or sick. Feeling those feelings, although uncomfortable, are familiar. Contemplating something else is a bit scary.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Ignite Your Passion: Four Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

I find it fascinating to listen when people are really talking about something about which they feel passionately. Their voice becomes stronger. They speak more rapidly. Sometimes they speak louder. Their voice quality changes in a way that moves the words they are saying from their mouth, into their throat, and then to their chest. My impression is always that the words are now coming from their heart. The transformation is pretty remarkable. Ordinary conversations turn into passionate speeches. The difference is that their passion has been ignited.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Trust in a Relationship – In Spite of Popular Belief, the Key is to Be Authentic

More and more lately I hear people talking about being "authentic." I'm not sure if it has become a buzz word, or if people are really craving honesty and the kind of connection that can come when two people are authentic with each other. I suspect that many people have become aware of the roles they play, the masks they wear. They worry that if they were really themselves, friends or coworkers wouldn't approve of them. They pretend to be some way that they think will be acceptable.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Procrastination: What Are You Avoiding?

Procrastination is one of the most prevalent forms of self sabotage, and it can be devastating to your relationships, your career and your peace of mind. Procrastination is the habit of putting tasks off to a later time. It isn't just rescheduling tasks; it is a pattern of behavior that has at its heart the desire to avoid something. Usually people procrastinate about tasks that are unpleasant to them, or on tasks that require a lot of time. The reasons people procrastinate are varied and usually unconscious. They may not make logical sense.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Unexpected Challenges And Opportunities Create Chances To Learn About Yourself

The older I get, the more I am struck by how life surprises us. So often, we'll be going along, living life, when something comes along that was totally unexpected. And everything changes. Sometimes the surprises are fun and exciting–like a job offer when you aren't looking for a new job. ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

"Live Juicy": Simple Tips for Finding Your Passion

Years ago, I first heard SARK, an inspirational artist, urge people to "live juicy." I'venalways remembered that, and "juicy" has become a watchword for me. Why not? It nseems to me that living a passionate life, full of excitement, commitment and intense ndrive for a cause, a goal or ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

The Real Key to Time Mangement

One of the biggest struggles all of us have in our modern world has to do with how to manage time. Most of us are so busy, and bombarded with demands on our time. We are overstimulated by choice, and even inventions designed to make us more effective and efficient often become time-stealers. (Think about computers and email, for instance). We struggle to be more productive to no avail. We struggle to find more time, all the while feeling that we have less and less of this precious resource.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Live Your Passion By Taking Advantage of Your Opportunities

I frequently work with people who want greater meaning in their lives. They want their lives to count. Sometimes they are bored; sometimes they feel trapped by their everyday life; sometimes they just want to find greater happiness or meaning. This has lead me to think about the importance of connecting with your passion, and taking advantage of opportunities that will help you live fully.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Toxic Words: Verbal Abuse Can Hurt You

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" Remember that old saying that we used as kids to try to cope with name-calling? It probably wasn't very successful then, and in fact, just isn't true. We now know that words can hurt. We always knew that words could hurt our feelings, but it turns out that words can have a profound effect on our bodies as well. Every cell in our body is eavesdropping on everything we say and everything that is said to us. Studies by Dr.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Enforcing Boundaries is the Key to Keeping Emotional Clutter Away

Emotional clutter is made up of negative emotions from past experiences, and limiting beliefs that no longer apply to your current situation. Keeping emotional clutter away from you requires vigilance in setting and enforcing your boundaries. Your boundaries help define who you are and what ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Keep Your Relationship Thriving: 5 Tips for Making Love Last

When you've kissed all the frogs you intend to, and have found what you think is the right relationship for you, you'll need to do something to make sure your relationship lasts. Just as you have to water and fertilize flowers in your garden, relationships need to be nurtured in order to thrive. The good news is that it doesn't have to be difficult. There are a number of small things you can do to keep your relationship on track. 1. Don't take your honey for granted. Let him know you appreciate him (or her).

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Get Unstuck by Changing Your Perspective

We have all had the experience of feeling "stuck" at some time or another in our lives or in our careers. No matter what we try to do, nothing seems to work. We spin our wheels and expend our energy, but don't seem to get where we want to go. When we feel stuck, we are often seeing our situation from a particular perspective. Our focus is on our specific planned approach, a particular outcome we want to achieve, and/or how we want others in the equation to behave. When things do not go as planned, it can be frustrating.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Get Unstuck by Letting Go of Emotional Clutter

If you have ever felt stuck, you know how frustrating it can be. You want to move forward, but can't seem to get traction. Or you vacillate back and forth between alte ative courses of action, unable to make your decision. In my 30 years of experience helping people get unstuck, I have ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

The Key to Success May Be to Find the Right Resources

I have long been a believe in the importance of having the right resources. That's why I named my business the Inner Resource Center. I have long believed that you can accomplish anything if you have the right tools. In fact, with the right resources, you can transform your life. And you can do it easily and nearly effortlessly. Each of us needs to find the resources that are right for us and right for the task at hand. Sometimes we need information; sometimes we need guidance from a specialist. Sometimes we need only to tap into the resources inside of us.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Identify the "Money Beliefs" That Block Your Success

Most of us have beliefs about money that impact our relationship with it. These beliefs can help us succeed or serve as obstacles. Many times our attitudes and beliefs about money came from our family or our culture. Beliefs that made sense to our parents and grandparents may not really fit us today. These may have become limiting beliefs for us. Take an inventory and brainstorm about your beliefs about money.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Limiting Beliefs Crush Your Success

I've been working with people for over 30 years now, in all sorts of contexts. Some have seen me for therapy to get over a trauma, or to change how they cope, or to overcome depression or anxiety. Some see me for business coaching, to grow their business and achieve financial security. Some consult me for career coaching, to figure out how to get a more rewarding and satisfying job. It has only recently hit me that all people the people I work with share the same obstacles to their success (O.K., call me a slow learner).

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Have a Stress-Less Holiday

For some people, the holiday season is very stressful. People stress over not having enough time to prepare the way they'd like or not having enough money to buy the presents they'd like. Social demands and expectations family members may have contribute to the stress of the season. Not only do people end up in debt, they may end up frustrated, angry or depressed because of the stresses the holidays bring. The stresses of the holiday season often take their toll on us in three areas: Time/Energy; Financial and Emotional. Time/Energy refers to the demands upon your time and energy.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

The Top Three Reasons to Get Rid of Your Emotional Clutter

Just as most of us have physical clutter in our lives from time to time (or all the time); most of us have emotional clutter as well. Emotional clutter consists of negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that we have hung on to long after they have outlived their usefulness. Just like ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Discovering Your Life's Purpose Is the Most Important Thing You'll Ever Do

When you are wondering what life is all about, you are searching for its meaning. When you wonder what you've been put on earth to do or be, you are asking about the meaning of your life. When you express the desire to make your life count, you are acknowledging the importance of having a ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Get Rid Of "Emotional Clutter": Stockpiling Negative Emotions Blocks Your Happiness

Emotions are normal. They aren't right or wrong, they just ARE. We feel them in response to things that happen to us. The type of emotion we feel depends on the kind of experience we've had. The problem with emotions is that often we carry around old emotions from past experiences. We're ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Don't Let "Emotional Clutter" Block Your Happiness

Most of us are familiar with physical clutter. Physical clutter consists of all those things we hang onto which we no longer need, no longer want, and which lead to confusion or disorder in our physical environment. I use the term "emotional clutter" (or sometimes "mental clutter") to refer to those emotions, memories and remnants that we hang on to from our past experiences; those things that end up getting in our way and causing disorder in our lives.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Get Rid of "Emotional Clutter" to Empower Your Success

During the 30 years I've been working with people to help them reach their goals, I've found that one of the greatest obstacles to their success is "emotional clutter." Getting rid of emotional clutter is one of the fastest ways to empower your success. Emotional clutter consists of negative ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Finding a Meaningful Relationship: 4 Tips for Looking in the Right Places

Many people are looking for meaningful relationships. Good relationships can lengthen your life span, impact your health, and bring great satisfaction and joy to your life. But sometimes it can be tough to figure out where to look. When you are looking for a meaningful relationship the key is to start looking in the right places. Here are some tips: 1. Look in places where you are likely to find people who share your beliefs about what is important. For example, if it is important that the person share your religious beliefs, you would most likely find them at church.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

How Do You Sabotage Yourself?

If you are dissatisfied with your progress toward the goals you set, or just dissatisfied with your life in general, you probably need to look at the issue of "self-sabotage." People tend to operate at two levels. They consciously have a direction they want to go, but subconsciously, there may be a conflict. For those who aren't familiar with the terminology, "subconscious" (as I am using the term) refers to the part of you that is usually outside of your awareness.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

The Five Factors for Success

If you want to be successful, look around at successful people. How do they achieve their success? There are typically five factors that lead them to their success. First, they dreamed a dream. One of the requirements of being successful is having the desire-–something that drives you to move beyond where you are now. It is all the better if the dream is about doing something you totally love. The excitement, the passion, and compelling nature of that dream serves to motivate you during the hard work to get there.

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Your "What Ifs" Can Affect Your Happiness

This is a time to look inside, to take stock of my blessings, and move forward into new and exciting things to come. One of the biggest shifts in my life in the last several years has been that I now do this assessment in a different way. Like a lot of my clients, I used to focus on my ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Want to Find the Road to Happiness? Travel the Path Within

I used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Want to Find the Road to Happiness? Travel the Path Within

I used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Get Rid of "Emotional Clutter": Stockpiling Negative Emotions Blocks Your Happiness

Emotions are normal. They aren't right or wrong, they just ARE. We feel them in response to things that happen to us. The type of emotion we feel depends on the kind of experience we've had. The problem with emotions is that often we carry around old emotions from past experiences. We're ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

The Road to Happiness Involves Traveling Within

I used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Linda PucciRecently published1 topic

Five Keys Things to Help Reduce Your Holiday Stress

Most of us are in the middle of holiday preparations. Unfortunately, for many of us, it is a time that becomes more and more stressful every year. Holiday stress can negatively affect us in three areas--physically, financially and emotionally. When we are stressed we can become physically ...

Primary topic: Transformation

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