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One of the quickest ways out of stress is to learn how to fully experience the present moment - that’s the one that is happening right now! Most stress that people feel in their body is generated from a thought about something that has either already happened and is now over, or something that they anticipate will happen in the future, and may also never happen!
Nineteen years ago, I had this crazy idea sitting at my corporate desk that if I was going to work this hard for them, I might as well work that hard for myself. I kept thinking to myself, "Julie, how can you even think of this - you must be off your rocker to consider leaving the reliability of a paycheck and benefits." But it was like a lightning bolt from the sky - an intense thought that grabbed hold of this young woman at the exuberant age of 28, and it never let go. They say this is the first inclination you are an entrepreneur.
So how could you really say or determine if a man is already attracted to you? Knowing the answers can tell if you find true love in your life. Well, what I am going to share with you are just some of the signs of male attraction. And some of these signs of male attraction are: 1. If a man seems to always âpickâ on you or tease you, then he is attracted to you! This is usually how most guys flirt. So, the next time he is teasing you, look closely, because he is letting yo
The Sea of Galilee is located in north-east area of Israel, in the Jordan Rift Valley, and fed by the Jordan River. It is also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Chinneroth, Lake Kineret and Sea of Tiberias. Technically, it is a lake rather than a sea. However, at seven miles wide and thirteen miles long, it is no wonder that many people gave it the name of sea, rather than lake. The Sea of Galilee would have been a very popular place around the time that Jesus lived. It
It’s time to set the record straight. Customer Focus Training is NOT an Expense. It is a strategic investment and here’s the proof. Look, I know you have a lot to think about these days. I run a business as well. The pressures of managing your bottom line, worries about the impact of a global pandemic, rising benefits and health care costs (for some of you), and a seemingly never ending list of problems weigh heavily. I’m sure that for some of you there are some days you would like to lock your door, turn off your telephone and just get away from it all.
With the holiday season in full swing, a good majority of people are stressing out around the world because of how easily it is to gain weight throughout the holiday season, and how much harder it is to take it off come spring. Between holiday parties, dinners, and sweet temptations lurking around every corner, it is very hard not to sneak a treat everywhere you turn.
Do you have a vision? Do you have a dream for your life that you want to experience more than anything else in the whole world? You must first formulate it in your mind, and then pursue it with all your heart. Not with a fever pitch of activity but with quiet assurance and gratitude. Realize that what you want to exper
My last Competitive Edge Report article “Is the Key Still in Your Ignition?” hit a sweet cord with a number of you and sour note with others. I thought I’d continue the discussion this week by looking back as well as forward.
If quotes and compliments could help raise strong children with powerful characters, would you use them? If discussions about right and wrong boosted a peaceful conscience, would you hold them? Read on to find out how. How Character Weakens: Imagine a kid named Calvin respecting his popular friends too much. Perhaps he steals candy, bullies younger kids, or cheats in school just to be liked. Calvin respects his friends more than himself. Discuss Self-Respect:
Consider your physical mailbox at home. Would you store pieces of mail in your mailbox that require action? What about mail announcing that your friend has moved and has a new address? How about mail reminding you of an upcoming appointment? I didn’t think so. Your email inbox should not be any different. A mailbox, whether physical or virtual, is a place to receive mail. It is NOT meant for storage. Mail should come in and out quickly. Below are some of the most common items that we find “stored” in our clients’ inboxes.
Chakras are subtle energy centers in the spine. They govern every aspect of life. The chakras have been written about in many ancient writings from different cultures especially yoga philosophy. Traditionally most texts recognize 7 major chakras and some systems show other minor chakras. Depending which chakra is out…
I’ve never met anyone in my entire life who doesn’t want abundance. It’s a normal, human desire to desire abundance and want to live in abundance. What is abundance? According to Webster it is having plenty, more than a sufficient quantity, wealth. So it’s a given – we all want it! Yet so often it eludes us and we don’t understand why. Perhaps you do affirmations and say the right words but alas, it never comes, or if it comes it doesn’t stick around for the long haul.
An individual with narcissistic personality disorder has a hair line trigger to any criticism real or imagined, and cannot be âwrongâ. This creates a highly abusive situation for a person in a narcissistic relationship, because the narcissistic personality will perform outrageous abusive crimes and will take no responsibility for his or her actions. According to the narcissist, he or she is above reproach and it is always someone elseâs fault. The narcissist will use al
Gout inflammation occurs when the immunity system recognizes the crystalline uric acids as foreign bodies to be attacked. Different people have different ways of experiencing inflammation discomfort. While some may experience gout pain by intermittent flashes of attack, some sufferers on the ...
Most of the time when an individual gets an idea of starting a business, they start with an urgency to sell their personal skills and be their own boss. This is the commonly accepted definition of a small business owner. Unfortunately, it’s also the reason so many businesses fail. By definition a Technician is a person who is trained or skilled in the technicalities of a subject, an expert. On the other hand an entrepreneur is the owner or manager of a business enterprise to make profits.
I get it! You probably want to get “the goods”... the tips now, right? So, I will skip the lengthy introduction, okay? Here are the 3 tried-and-true speed-manifesting tips you are looking for: Speed-Manifesting Tip #1 – Develop a speed implementation mindset. Open yourself to the “Now better than ever” notion. Your level of readiness for abundance will naturally and quickly attract clients who are ready for you and profitable opportunities that are highly aligned with you.
Negotiating with the foreclosing lender is the best option to stop a foreclosure. Lenders are in the business of loaning money, not owning homes. Many Real Estate Agents shy away from working on Short Sale transactions because they get frustrated with their mediocre results. Instead of complaining about why negotiating with a lender is so difficult, it is more important to find a way that will make negotiations easier.
Are there aspects of your life that you're unhappy with? Are you ill? Are you overweight? Are you unhappy in your career or relationship? Do you feel like a victim? Do you think you are simply unlucky or that life is cruel? Perhaps you feel comfortable in the belief that there is nothing you can do to change any of this? Have you ever thought that perhaps you asked to have these things in your life? Energy of Attraction
I keep running across people who hear me try to describe Financial Alchemy, and they think I’m a Law of Attraction coach. Noooo! Unless, perhaps, you took your LOA to a Barry White concert. Financial Alchemy’s magic is activated differently. Here’s a cheat sheet of easy distinctions that stop people in their tracks: 1) While magical attraction happens all the time with Financial Alchemy, it’s NOT about what you attract. It’s not about what you can get from the universe. 2) Financial Alchemy is about romance. How good a love are you, baby?
Do You Zone-Out 46.9% of The Time (at your office)? Although I am a Contrarian (trained at law school) I have done the research about Mind-Wandering, Day-Dreaming and Zoning-Out. Result: you and I are OOI (Out Of It) a minimum of 30% (at school) to 47% of the time (at your career). Weird. Google: the jou al Science by Daniel T. Gilbert, Harvard University, Nov. 2010. So What Mind Wandering is a lack of attention and loss of comprehension. Like being seriously overweight – when I got on the scale I was dumbfounded with the reading.r
One year, I decided to try food photography. I loved food, I loved local restaurants, and I loved photography. It seemed like a perfect fit for me. One problem... two actually. The first was that I had no experience in product photography; my style was more akin to photojou alism, which is stylistically different than product photography. The second problem was that I had absolutely no culinary background. Being who I am, I didn't let any of that hold me back.
Identify Your Personal Vision for Being Fit So you’ve decided to commit to regular exercise. How come? Your answer to this question is a key to your success. If you were to get exactly what you wanted out of keeping your body moving on a regular basis, what might that be? A healthier body? More energy? Strength? Weight loss? Get really clear on what you are aiming for, and make sure it sounds and feels good to you. This will greatly increase your chances for success. Key: Instead of thinking in future terms, ie “ I want to be fit and strong.
The sense of yearning is a coded message that the soul is sending to our ego. Yearning takes on different characteristics depending on one’s state of evolution, one’s level of consciousness. To the individual awakening to higher consciousness, first the physical necessities must be met. Then desire drives us until the social / emotional domain is filled. Yet a yearning remains. It cannot be satiated by any quantity of money or sex, romance or power. We desire to attain these things, yet when we do we eventually remain unsatisfied.
It is time to stop being so serious and have some fun with the nuniversal Law of Attraction, also known as the Law of Belief.nnIn simple words, this Law states that "you get exactly what nyou believe", "it is done unio you as you believe", "be it donenunto you according to your faith", "your deeply held beliefsnare materializing your reality"."you materialize on all planes nthe subconscious beliefs held in your subconscious mind".nnLet's see if we can share some light on this
No matter what your profession, building self-esteem and confidence in yourself is the key to success business interactions. All things being equal, the higher your conviction in yourself, the higher your results will be. So, how do you build your own positive mental attitude, self-esteem and confidence? More importantly, how can you build it immediately and start using it to your advantage today? I am going to borrow this material from Stephen Covey in his great book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
The universe feels us; and we feel it as communication is transmitted through the information highway of our electrical nervous system and emotions (energy in motion). In The Solar Plexus or Abdominal Brain, late 1800’s writer, Atkinson [Dumont] offers a comprehensive guide on the biology of the corporeal mind:
Ever wonder how some people seem to always get their own way? They seem to glide easily through life, gathering supporters and fans as they go. \ Their secret? \ Influence. Whether you want to make an impact on your family or on your organisation, influence is critical. \ Here are five strategies you
Your relationships are affected by your emotional health. The healthier you are emotionally the stronger your relationships will be with others. The best thing you can do for your spouse, family and loved ones is to take care of yourself. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself so you can better care for others: 1. Your emotional health requires you to listen to your emotions – Even though you can’t afford to be controlled by your emotions they are often an indicator of how you are handling the stresses of life.
For many of us, Mother's Day stirs something deeply loving. For others, ambivalent feelings abide. You see, after thirty-three years in the counseling field and drying the tears off many faces, I can accurately say that not every woman feels she had, was or is the "good-enough mother."
I once had a client, Zach, who wanted to start some kind of online auction business. He would describe to me in detail how the auction software worked, and the different kinds of products that would be auctioned off, but he could never articulate how his auction site would be any different from eBay. All he told me was what he wouldn't be selling, like junk, clothes, computer parts, etc. He just kept talking about baseball cards and comic books. So we sat down and tried out my 7 Step Perfect Pitch Program. The program takes less than an hour.
We’ve all been through situations in relationships where the person we’re dealing with drains us. Well, as I thought about this, I began to get an image in my head of a battery and I think it’s enough to the point that I wanted to share it with you.
Many of us realize that, to get a buyer's attention, we have to tell them about benefits. As Jack Trout and Al Reis wrote in their best-seller "Positioning," everyone listens to the same radio station, WII-FM (What's In It For Me?). No one really cares about us as businesspeople; they care about how our businesses can help them achieve their objectives.
I do love good company! How about you? Isn’t amazing to share spontaneously who we are, what we love to do, to create or to talk about. To have a presence that sends a genuine message of truth and authenticity. It takes a lot of heart and love to take a stand and be consistent in our lives. The current is very strong outside. There are people that take a vote of silence and inner peace out of the outside noises, and master their capacity to silence their inner voices. In order to achieve this goal they go to magical retirement places and do what they do.
"To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions." - Sam Keen I think we all get that questions are a really powerful communication tool when we’re dealing with others, but the impact of the questions we ask ourselves usually gets overlooked, and often this can be the cause of many unnecessary difficulties in our lives. Every moment of every day we are shaping our own experience of life through our perceptual filters and the meanings we attach to what’s going on around us. I believe the single most empowering skill you can develop is the skill of cons
Do you find that you're always criticizing and putting yourself down? Do you only see the bad qualities in yourself, never the good? If you answered yes to these questions, then you, like most people, are prone to self-criticism. We can be very judgmental when it comes to our own faults and shortcomings. Constantly thi
Small business owners discover that a mobile presence of their business will cause their profits to increase. This huge market is open and growing by leaps and bounds. Reaching customers or clients on their tablets or their mobile phone is rapidly taking over from older, conventional marketing methods. Small business owners are clear that mobile connections are here to stay. The fact is that the number of mobile device users is so high that it cannot be ignored any longer by your business, whatever your business.
In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet. Albert Schweitzer In relationships, both personal and professional it’s important to be conscious of our goals and expectations. It’s also a good idea to honestly assess the present and the past. How else can we establish reference points, of where we were and where are now? Too often we focus on the future; what we want, have yet to attain, on our unrealized dreams.
At some point, anyone in a relationship has to learn how to deal with a stubborn spouse. Even though your wife or husband may not really be stubborn in nature, there are situations where this trait may surface and it’s better to be prepared in handling it. Given that every person is unique, each one has many different characteristics that may conflict with that of another individual. A partner who isn’t willing to give in and has to have their way can mean trouble in a relationship. If you have the same dilemma, the following are steps you can take to deal with a stubborn spouse.
Today, we are faced with many challenges, both personal and financial; but how we handle these challenges will determine our future. In every case, the basic stimulus for these challenges is the same. We want to do things differently, better, improving ourselves and our circumstances or both. Unfortunately, for many or more likely most, these decrees of self-improvement rarely last any longer than a day, a week a holiday or just a fleeting thought. For some, the individual s
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How To Have a Happy, Healthy Relationship These pointers refer to men and women but for ease of reference I will use the word “he” when referring to “he” and “she”. 1. APPEARANCE. An obvious one but needs mentioning. Look your best. Make sure you smell nice, look good and dress in an outfit that flatters you and is comfortable. The idea is to ooze confidence in yourself and knowing that you look your best will set you up on positive psychological footing to create the right impression. 2. BE FUN! He will fall in the love with the way he FEELS when he is with you.
I recently read a great quote from Ben Franklin that I hadn’t seen before. He said, “Joy doesn’t exist in the world, it exists in us.” While the quote was new to me, the concept wasn’t.
In one of my personal development workshops I get my students to close their eyes and imagine, in vivid detail, one of their happiest memories, and to fully re-living it in that moment. It is amazing to witness the instant transformation in their facial expressions and body language as their nervous systems kick back into happy mode. I then ask them what actually changed in the outside world while they were doing that.
What is a quick easy dinner I can make in one pan? is a question most often asked of me. While I know the expected answer is a recipe, they’d be asking the wrong person for a recipe. I’ve been urging people to “Burn Your Recipes” through my online cooking classes and DVDs for years now, motivating them to cook with basic cooking methods over written instructions, and Seafood Paella is no different.
It's no secret that back in the day men had much higher testosterone levels then they do today. There simply had to be something that motivated men to hack their way through the wilderness, and assemble a civilization. If one is a fan of old photographs, it is not uncommon to find snapshots of men who barely weigh 200 lbs. picking up a train axle. How did they do it? The answer lay in their high testosterone levels. These days, the average testosterone level of an adult male
Low self-esteem as an illness nnLow self-esteem meets the criteria for an illness or disease because:nn Low self-esteem is uncontrollable in nature : People with low self-esteem feel insecure. They are not sure what normal is, and they are not comfortable with themselves or with others. They are experiencing behavior over which they have no control, just as a person with cancer has no control over the cancer. This uncontrollable nature of the behavior makes it an illness; the
When you repeat an affirmation, with which you are not in agreement, there is often a greater or smaller subconscious resistance, which defeats the affirmation. In cases of low self-esteem, difficult situations, failure or depression, your mind is often focused on your current situation, and you most probably find it difficult, or almost impossible to think of a different, positive situation. In such cases, which are quite common, while repeating a positive affirmation you repeat the words, but your mind is aware of your current negative situation.
I’m sure you aware of some things you want to change in your life, that your heart longs for. It is likely that these longings have been with you for quite a while, but you have not been able to achieve them – yet. Now is the time to find out what has been stopping you, so that you can finally dissolve those blocks. Although objective real-life obstacles may sometimes exist, what usually holds us back are our inner obstacles - our fears and negative beliefs. Some of them we hear in our self-talk, the things we tell ourselves.
What to Do When He Doesn't Call When He Says He Will: When A Guy Says He Will Call You Back But Doesn't Your guy tells you he will call and then he doesn't. It's happened to all of us at some point. It's frustrating to be expecting a call from the person you are crazy about and the call just never comes. You're left feeling confused, rejected and maybe even a bit angry. It's hard to know exactly what to do in this situation. Your common sense is telling you to take a deep bre
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