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- "Lightening Up: A Very Different Kind of Spiritual Retreat" - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellWhen I think of a spiritual retreat, I imagine a lot of meditation, quiet walks, no computers or media, listening to gentle music, and withdrawing from the busyness of the world. Several weeks ago, Barry left for eight days to raft the Owyhee River in very remote Southeast Oregon. He had wanted ...
Views: 946 - Best escape room games of the world - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Engr AhmadEscape room games physical games in which people actually are trapped in a room and they have to solve puzzles and mysteries to get out of it. The first escape room game opened in Kyoto, Japan in 2008, and these physical adventure games began popping up all over Asia, and eventually, the U.S. By ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - Four Points Agenda For A More Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2017 from Hifzur RehmanLife is a beautiful gift of God. It is quite possible to live an ideal life in line with your dreams and desires. You can make your life more meaningful, more enjoyable, more fulfilling and more worthy of living by working on the following four points. These points cover all aspects of a ...
Views: 578 - Only time will tell you ... until you tell time - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Julia Dudley NajiebIt’s not easy trying to figure out how to plan one’s life; before you know it, five years have gone by in a flash. And in a moment, 10 more will pass. How can we stop an influx of time that just keeps going whether we are on board or not? We can’t! But living with the linear frienemy ...
Views: 758 - 5 Bad Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Business Goals - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Melanie Benson Strick5 Bad Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Business Goals Early on in my career as an entrepreneur I quickly realized that habits had a huge impact on my results. And boy oh boy are there a lot of bad habits that sabotage results. For some, it’s just not knowing any better. For others, ...
Views: 723 - Setting Goals for Self Improvement Will Bring Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Steven StasczakIt is often easy to forget exactly how important setting goals is to self improvement. We can have lofty ambitions for changing or improving who we are, but if we don’t begin the journey with one step as Confucius once said and then break it down into smaller plans, the journey might begin to ...
Views: 1096 - Goal Setting For Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonHow well do you set goals to fit reality? Because I find that I’m often enthusiastic when today’s goals fit me well! Because the reality right now is that I’m facing big challenges. For me, I set goals based on what really fits this phase of my life. I adjust frequently. Especially during ...
Views: 589 - Smile Mindfully: it’s Good for Your Health! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Noelle NelsonBabies smile - a lot. Beauty queens smile - on cue. Winners smile – most of the time, in between all that jumping and high-fiving. Smiles are a way of expressing our happiness, our joy, our pride, our gratitude. More than that, smiles are a way of connecting, of saying – without words – I’m ...
Views: 785 - Rainy Day Prep: 4 Things You Should Prepare for Beforehand - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThe rainy day blues tends to keep people cooped up and wishing for the sun. However, rainy days don't have to be all gloom and laziness. With a little planning and prep, these days can actually turn into one of the most productive days of the year! Here are a few things you can work on next time ...
Views: 793 - ***Are You Journaling: Achievement Journal by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Judi MoreoJournaling The year is almost half over. Are you using your Goal Achievement Journal. If not, why not? Don’t you want to achieve your goals this year. Many of you know how long it took me to design and redesign this journal to make sure it would assist you in achieving your goals. It ...
Views: 719 - The Compound Effect: Are You Heading for Disaster or Glory? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Implement Blog“So, where do you see yourself in five years?” We’ve all heard that one before. It is an existential black hole of a potentially soul-draining question. Yet it has become a staple of every job interview. And if you’re like anybody else, the answer to the question usually lies in an empty blank ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - How to Write a Personal Development Plan - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonSometimes in life, often without realizing, we can lose focus of our dreams or become too engrossed in the world out there. We find ourselves lost, our identity forgotten until one day we realize how far we have strayed. It is very easy to let yourself go, lose focus and lose determination. ...
Views: 823 - 5 Great Old Marketing Techniques You Can Learn That Is Far More Rewarding - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Brian BijdeveldtDo Old School Marketing Strategies Still Work for Your Business? Online marketing may be taking the world by storm, but marketers looking for a change should look to old school marketing. Many are looking past old school marketing strategy objectives because of the increasing need to be ...
Views: 1058 - 3 Easy Steps to Reprogram Your Mind and Acceleration Tools to Reach Goals Faster - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardIt is a recognized reality that our minds, even more especially our subconscious minds, regulate our lives. We are exactly what we believe or think. Research study has actually revealed that there is a mind-body link which the mind could even assist us in conquering illnesses. There are ...
Views: 1188 - Time Management Training – An Investment Not a Cost for Your Company - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Steven StasczakMany organizations see time management training as something they’ll spend their money on, only if they have to. Usually the first thing a company will do to satisfy their budget will be to cut back on or eliminate their training needs, but this is not something that they cannot a really afford ...
Views: 3286 - FIVE STEPS TO STOP CATASTROPHIZING AND LIVE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE by James Mapes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from James MapesDrag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it. - Mark Twain Catastrophic thinking is the imagination run amuck, worry heightened to the power of ten. It happens when we allow our emotions to dictate how and what we think. It ...
Views: 1045 - Resolution Tune-Up - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Michele RousseauDid you make a New Year's resolution a few months back? If so, how is it working out for you? If you already achieved it or are well on your way, congratulations! If you're like many folks, though, it's possible that you have already forgotten about your resolution, but don't be discouraged. You ...
Views: 733 - THE RACE 3 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Emperor HarvardTHE RACE 3 (THE POWER OF ACTION) GO! At last the very word “GO!!!” this is the athlete’s favorite word because in all preparations, and alertness, he cannot start the race without the “GO” signal, he cannot start the race if the command has not been given. The ‘GO’ command ushers you into ...
Views: 787 - Why Setting Goals Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Estra RoellGoal setting doesn't work. OK, so that’s a pretty bold statement. We’re taught to set goals. Goals arise from our desires and give us a direction and a destination. The question is, why do so many people fail at achieving their goals? When I was in direct sales I was taught to aim high so ...
Views: 920 - FIVE WAYS TO BE AHEAD IN LIFE - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Emperor HarvardFive ways to be ahead of time. One of the greatest assets in life is time, one of the greatest delusions in life is still time and one one of the greatest illusions in life is time. The world is regulated by time, as far as life on earth is concerned, it is timed, and every aspect of ...
Views: 1032 - The Space Between Your Passions and Their Creation - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Lori SnyderWhat is your biggest Dream? Everyone has a dream, what is yours? There are many successful people out there who are living their dream and loving all life has to offer. Their relationships, career, health, stamina, are all in positive alignment. Part of the reason for this is their belief in ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - The Follow-Through Challenge: Caesar and Nine-Year-Old Jahkil - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonCaesar, not as in “Caesar’s Palace” in Las Vegas, but Caesar, as in Julius Caesar, the man, was truly an amazing individual. If he were alive today, I sincerely believe he’d be the most successful man on the planet, for one simple reason: the dude had incredible follow-through. Whatever he ...
Views: 860 - Stop Setting New Year's Resolutions. Do This Instead. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Geoff BladesAnyone who works out regularly dreads this time of year. On January 2nd, gyms around the world are going to be crowded 24/7 with people who made a New Year’s resolution to get a six-pack. Fortunately, they’ll all be gone in two weeks. It’s a statistical fact that over 90% of New Year’s ...
Views: 660 - Build Your Business Strategy Around What Matters Most - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe year ended and some of us reflected back on 2016. How did it go? Did you enjoy your work, make progress and achieve some of your goals? If not, you are not alone. We all face moments when we lose inspiration and excitement for what we do. Your work becomes boring or routine or daily tasks ...
Views: 797 - Financing Fashion: Why it's Worth Planning A Wardrobe Upgrade - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanLike anything else, fashion trends change, and keeping in style is vital to social interaction. After all, your clothes say quite a bit about who you are and how you feel about yourself. When you're hoping to make an impression in the job market, what you wear can potentially make or break those ...
Views: 1529 - Are You Creating the Life You Want? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we embark on a new year, it is only natural for most of us to be somewhat introspective and to do our own personal "year-in-review." We evaluate our successes, what we might do differently and hopefully what we learned. We assess where we are and what we want to create by asking ourselves ...
Views: 858 - Why Settle for Mediocrity? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonAs I often do, I heard words in my head this morning. Thankfully, if Why Settle for Mediocrity with Michigan Psychic Medium Lisa Boussonyou’ve been following me you know I’m intuitive, so you’re aware that it’s spirit talking to me. I’m out of town this morning and while sitting at my ...
Views: 688 - How an Orderly To-Do List Can Help Your Productivity Soar - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Meghdad AbbaszadeganWe only get a measly 24 hours in a day, but some people manage to capitalize on all 86,400 seconds. Take Leonardo da Vinci, for example. One doesn’t simply paint the “Mona Lisa,” design myriad futuristic inventions, and become an expert in science and mathematics all in one lifetime without ...
Views: 1459 - DUMP THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from James MapesYou may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. “I cannot” never accomplished anything; “I will do” has wrought wonders. -George Gissing – English novelist and teacher How many times have you broken your New Year’s ...
Views: 880 - Six Key Areas for Success - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLooking back at last year, I am reflecting on those things that have been helpful for me to achieve success, meet and exceed my goals. I came up with the following six key areas in my life and I would love to hear from you about the things that have been most helpful for your development, ...
Views: 965 - Five Steps to Greater Fulfillment in 2017 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from William SchiemannThere are a number of reasons why resolutions fail—overly ambitious targets, peer pressure, no measures and most importantly, no real sustainable changes in behavior. But there are some secrets to resolutions that actually work. The most important one is whether they lead to you becoming more ...
Views: 873 - Your Past Does Not Have to Be Your Future ~ Reinvent Yourself In 2017! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt is with enormous enthusiasm that I write the first newsletter of 2017. I am excited about welcoming the start of a new year and standing with you in a place of unlimited possibilities and the promise of creating an off-the-charts year! There is no time like the present for us all to declare ...
Views: 779 - Control the mind. - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Rahul KapoorTHINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND FIGHT FAILURE, ADVISES RAHUL KAPOOR Your mind is not designed to get results. It is just neutral energy which works in the direction that you want it to. For example, if you channelize positive energy your mind makes everything else work and when you lose control of ...
Views: 1139 - A New Year's Ritual - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kelley KosowThis is a tremendously powerful time of year -- a time when the universe is moving all of us in an exciting and positive direction, a time when everyone, whether they know it or not, is looking to complete the past and move into a new future. 2017 offers all of us a new beginning! We're ...
Views: 718 - Personal Empowerment - Empowerment In Action - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiPersonal empowerment is seeking the solution rather than fixating on the problem. Personal empowerment is taking control of our own life, setting goals, and making positive choices. Personal empowerment is a collection of beliefs, actions and skills all working together to help you live a ...
Views: 636 - 3 Habits That Will Improve Your Focus - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Meiyoko TaylorUnless you aren’t human(I think most of us are), you encounter distractions from time to time that minimize your effectiveness in getting your work done. The internet is especially disruptive with email, messages, status updates, friend requests and more. Distractions also include your ...
Views: 718 - Are You Willing to Take the Big Leap for Your Goals? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOne of the thought-provoking questions Gay Hendricks asks in the beginning of his book is: “Am I willing to feel good and have my life go well all the time?” Gay says: “In my view, saying yes to that question is one of the most courageous actions a human being can take. In the face of so ...
Views: 952 - Never Miss a Goal (or Resolution) Again! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Lance BregerI'd love to know what was your major goal or resolution for 2016? And how are you doing on this goal or resolution with only 30 days remaining in the year? Wait a second, do you even remember your goal or resolution you set last January? The book What They Don't Teach You At Harvard ...
Views: 876 - The Miracle of Creative Visualization With Very Easy Application for Effortless Goal Attainment - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardHow do you mean to utilize creative visualization? An excellent bulk of individuals use it to acquire product belongings. And naturally, there's not a thing incorrect with this, however exactly what you might not know is that creative visualization permits the symptom of far more than simple ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Achieve Success with Quick and Easy Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Roz AndrewsDo you feel as if you’re drifting through life without ever achieving anything? Do you often make excuses for not taking positive steps towards a long-term goal? If so, you would benefit from setting quick and easy monthly goals in all areas of your life. Here is a system for doing so in ...
Views: 953(2 votes) - WHAT IF'S - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Felicia M GreenWHAT IF In life we often ask "WHAT IF!" For example what if the world is square and not round?, what if Darwin's theory is incorrect and God is the creator of this world? WHAT IF is certainly needed to challenge our way of thinking, however repetitive WHAT IF thinking can sometimes hinder great ...
Views: 538 - 5 Ways to Feel Happier Every Day - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Roz AndrewsHappiness comes from within. Only you can make yourself happy. Money, relationships, and other external factors cannot give you happiness, as explained in this Tibetan proverb: “Seeking happiness outside of ourselves is like waiting for sunshine in a cave facing north”. Here are five ...
Views: 934 - Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Legacy - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangFar too many people spend decades accumulating wealth and assets to protect their loved ones, but do not spend half a day to discuss how these assets should be distributed. A 2014 survey revealed that 51 percent of Americans aged 55 to 64 and 62 percent aged 45 to 54 do not have a will. This ...
Views: 1370 - What You Need to Remember When Making a Career Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Davis TruyenThings that are important to you at present are not what you considered to be important in the past. That means you change your living values throughout your life. So planning for a career is not easy at all for many people. Especially when you do not have the right approach and you will tend to ...
Views: 538 - Five Ways to Get Creatively Un-Stuck - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerI'm currently teaching a scene study class in Manhattan and a lot of my students speak to me about feeling "stuck." They feel unable to make progress in their acting career and find themselves spending lots of time in unfulfilling jobs that pay the rent but leave them little time to fill their ...
Views: 897 - ***6 Tips on Creating a New Habit and Changing a Bad Habit - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Vivian HarteSometimes you may want to start a new good habit and it’s difficult to do. You want to get out of bed earlier to exercise, you want to iron your clothes while you’re watching television, you want to do homework for your class instead of watching a movie, you want to eat more vegetables and ...
Views: 6670(2 votes) - ***The 6 Stages of Overcoming Bad Habits - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Vivian HarteIn the 1970s, Dr. James Prochaska and colleagues at the University of Rhode Island developed a model on the process of changing from bad habits to good ones. They identified six stages that people go through in this process. Generally, people don’t go through these stages in a linear ...
Views: 5601 - An Amazing Exercise for Reaching Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Vivian HarteEvery person has inner dreams and desires. You do too. You may feel there are many things you were born to do and to accomplish in this lifetime. You have natural talents and skills, things that come easily to you and activities you enjoy doing. There are numerous parts of life that bring ...
Views: 5411 - How to stick to your goals when the obstacles seem impossible to overcome - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebOvercoming the Impossible Almost everyone knows the value of setting goals. Setting them, writing them down, and then marching toward their completion is the best and surest way to make progress. It doesn’t matter what your goals are, as long as they’re important to you, and let’s face it, ...
Views: 807 - Press the Reset Button on Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebIf you’re on track to accomplishing all, most, or even part of what you set out to, congratulations! But if there are some goals still on the table, or you haven’t made the progress you had expected or visualized in achieving your goal by now, you may be getting frustrated, discouraged, angry ...
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