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- Please Say: "Please" & "Thank You" - Thank You! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Father TimeHave you ever noticed how some "adults" do not say "Please" and "Thank You?" Isn't it amazing that when all of us were children, we were taught to say "Please," and usually we were asked by an adult, at that time, "What's the magic word?" We were also taught to always say "Thank You," yet ...
Views: 7300(9 votes) - Rewire Your Brain To Manage Knee Jerk Anger and Over-Reactions - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Karen ShermanDo You Seem to Get Caught Up in the Same Old Reactions? Have you ever blown up at your spouse only to realize—after the smoke cleared—that you might have over-reacted just a tad? Maybe you learn that you haven’t been invited to your uncle’s friend’s sister’s birthday party and you behave as if ...
Views: 7183 - ***Do You Wake Up Happy or Anxious? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I can have a really great day, but when I wake up the next morning I feel anxious. Sometimes the better day I've had, the more anxious I am the next morning. I can't figure it out." I hear this over and over from my clients. What is happening here? The Tyranny of the Ego Wounded ...
Views: 7117(6 votes) - “I Need A Partner to be Happy” - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Margaret PaulDo you believe that you need a partner to be happy? My client, Adrienne, an attractive woman in her 50’s, has been married and divorced twice. She was unhappy in both marriages, but she still believes that she needs a partner to be happy. This belief continually leads her into inappropriate ...
Views: 7070(1 vote) - Kindness Is The Most Important Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Father TimeMore important than work, money, careers, success, or anything...is KINDNESS! Being kind to others; your family, your friends, even total strangers, is the most important thing in this life! What do YOU think of a person who makes tons of money, and is successful by the world's standards, ...
Views: 7056(8 votes) - What Makes People Happy? 5 Important Factors That Bring Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Michael LeeDifferent people have different opinions on what makes people happy. Some would say it’s getting a raise. Others would say it’s having a wonderful and meaningful life. There have even been quite a few who have more specific answers pertaining to their personal life. All of these answers hit ...
Views: 7021(2 votes) - Definition: Optimism - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisOptimism is an outlook on life such that one maintains a view of the world as a positive place. It is the opposite of pessimism. Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best. A common conundrum illustrates ...
Views: 6984 - What Do You Want Out of Life? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Willie HortonIs it possible that your life is not the joyful, effortless, successful, happy and carefree promenade that your heart desires because, in fact, you haven’t really got the first clue what your heart truly desires at all? I’ve been working with personal development or self improvement clients ...
Views: 6906(10 votes) - ESSAY WRITING TIPS AND TRICKS - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Rahul RahejaEssay writing can be quite a chore for students who don’t particularly enjoy writing. This is why college and high school can be a difficult time for some because of the amount of essay that are assigned to be written. Even though some might call essay writing a skill, but if one understands the ...
Views: 6850 - The Law of Attraction and Happiness: How to Attract Happiness - Just Be Happy! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Pete KoernerI think it's safe to assume that "normal" people want to be happy. We want to be around happy people, in happy environments, feeling good and doing things that make us happy. So, if happiness (and happy experiences) is our goal, what can we do to reach that goal? If happiness is a common goal ...
Views: 6807(2 votes) - How to feel more alive and happy every day in two simple steps without following a routine? - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from abhishek kumarCan you do something for me? Tell me… Please don’t think tomorrow. What? Yeah, you heard me. You have been thinking everyday, every moment, all the time since you were born. Can’t you just stop it for one day? Well, no… You can’t stop? You mean you don’t have a choice. You can’t stop ...
Views: 6626(2 votes) - ***Three Steps to Happiness - Get the Happiness You Deserve - Follow These Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Larry CranePeople seem to think happiness is hard to achieve. It is simple when you know what to do. This article shows you in three easy steps how to achieve happiness and the success that comes along with it. We all have heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a ...
Views: 6620(9 votes) - 10 Ways To Feel Good About Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Kathy GatesFeeling good about your life involves just 2 parts. Really! One is to learn to think about yourself in healthy ways. This is a learned skill, ladies and gentlemen, not something that a lucky few were born with. Some of us were taught as children how to create self esteem and self ...
Views: 6616(4 votes) - How Can I Find My Passion? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2005 from Ronnie NijmehRonnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question: "Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there'sone thing that I'm missing. You have to feel a strong desire todo what you want. You must be "starving" for success. But how canwe make ourselves ...
Views: 6559(2 votes) - Recondition Your Mind to think Positive, With These Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Priscilla BlancoEver been so depressed you don’t want to get out of bed? I have & I had to recondition my mind to think positive again. Now I know it’s easier said than done but you have to be receptive to the idea of being optimistic & seeing things in a brighter point of view, No matter what event is going ...
Views: 6494(2 votes) - Passengers and Cotravellers - by We can liken our life to a travelling train ,or a sailing ship , or ambling along a path . We are travelling in the same general direction , we are all subject to the vagaries of nature , we are sharing available resources . We are getting the same general experiences while the individual ...
Views: 6471 - ***BULLIES IN THE WORKPLACE: To empower yourself, banish myths about a bully - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Doris HelgeIs there a jerk where you work? Have you ever worked with an honors graduate from Bully Bootcamp who intimidated, threatened, humiliated, or dominated other people? SHOULD YOU BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD BULLY? Yes . . . and no. Although it’s true you need to ...
Views: 6373(2 votes) - 7 Strategies for Preventing Relationship Burnout - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Laura RichterIt’s not unusual. The glow of a new relationship begins to dim as time goes by. As excitement and novelty turn to contentment and familiarity, the relationship begins to shift and become more predictable. Excitement wanes and you may begin to wonder how to get it back. This is normal. But ...
Views: 6329(4 votes) - Life is a Rollercoaster - Don't Fight it, Just Ride it - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2005 from Jimmy RoosWe all know what a rollercoaster is. The one moment youare up in the air and the next moment you plunge down tothe very bottom, just to hoisted right-up again. Now the ups can be both exhillarating and scary. It's upto you to decide what you are going to make of it. Therollercoaster will not ...
Views: 6316 - What are panic attacks good for? - by There is much written about anxiety and panic attacks. Why? - because they are an essential part of being human. Panic attacks and anxiety are abilites that have kept us safe for millions of years, allowed us to survive, evolve and succeed as a species. When the world was a dangerous place, ...
Views: 6229 - How To Marry The Right Woman - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2004 from Nancy PinaWouldn’t you like to know how to meet and marry the right woman? As a relationship expert and author, I find there are distinct qualities that attract women who possess inner beauty that radiates externally. With the materialistic bombardment from the media and society, it is easy to loose ...
Views: 6160(1 vote) - Fun Adult Outdoor Party Games - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to fun outdoor party games for adults and even kids, there are many game ideas you can choose from. But one thing stays the same and that is the fact that playing games at your outdoor party is a great creative way to bring everyone a fun time. A great ...
Views: 6119 - The Importance of Sharing Life Experiences - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Matthew E. AlleyneNow, I live on my own with my 2 dogs and my cat, and as this lifestyle is a recent development for me, it is taking a little bit of adjustment. There are certain things that I don’t think I have ever done before, such as changing light bulbs…. Sounds silly right but its true! Another thing ...
Views: 6102 - Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - Winston Churchill When you notice your thoughts, which kind of thoughts predominate? Do you find yourself often thinking pessimistic thoughts such as: I'll never get where I want to go. I'm a loser.I'm not smart enough to ...
Views: 6058 - ***ELEVATE YOUR SELF-LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Part Three - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Doris HelgeIn Part Two of this series, "Elevate Your Self-love, Confidence and Personal Empowerment," you gained tips for ending negative comparisons to other people that zap your self-esteem and confidence. You've begun to surround yourself with excellent role models who will inspire you to be Your ...
Views: 6056(1 vote) - Where Does Love Come From? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Annette ColbyLove is a consuming passion for our own happiness. It is a choice we make to be excited, safe, secure. Love and joy are available when we decide we are important. To decide means to conclude. Not based on any proof or accomplishment and not waiting for some magical moment when someone gives ...
Views: 5998 - What Does Trip of a Lifetime Mean to You? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Marquita HeraldI think it’s safe to say that anyone who’s taken the time to build a “Bucket List” of things to accomplish has included at least one trip of a lifetime. Exactly what a “trip of a lifetime” looks like depends in great part on the “why” behind that particular dream. It could mean . . . * ...
Views: 5973(1 vote) - ***Holistic Addiction Treatment offers a healing pathway to sustainable recovery - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliExperiencing a traumatic life event can often leave us feeling both mentally and spiritually debilitated. We are often unable to clearly see the road to recovery. Instead, we may find ourselves looking inside the hole of a deep abyss of bottomless pain. Somewhere along the way, we chose to ...
Views: 5942(1 vote) - How to Cope When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Willie HortonMany personal development ‘gurus’ lead people to believe that, once you follow their course of action, life will be plain sailing – only good things will happen –life will simply be one wonderful moment after the next. Nothing could be further from the truth. I recently got a call from one of ...
Views: 5923(1 vote) - ***What Does It Mean To Have Integrity? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Margaret PaulWhen I was in school training to be a psychotherapist, one of my professors introduced me to a concept that I find very valuable: "bad faith." We are in bad faith with ourselves and others when we are out of alignment with what is true for "who we really are." Who we really are - who is ...
Views: 5856(1 vote) - Life Will Pay Whatever Price You Ask of It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Luminita SaviucI honestly believe that life will give us whatever we ask of it. There is so much abundance in the universe and all we need to do is ask. Ask and believe that we will receive that which we’ve asked for. There are so many people in the world that don’t know how to ask. They have poverty thoughts ...
Views: 5838(1 vote) - 12g or 16g CO2 Cartridges: Which is Better? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Timothy WooledgeCO2 cartridges are quite preferred these days, particularly among bikers. Bicycling is a typical sport not merely in the United States but also in various parts of the world. Because of that, the demand for CO2 cartridges is really high. One typical question asked about it is which of the 12g or ...
Views: 5830 - How to Stop Feeling Sad - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanFeeling Sad So you are feeling Sad. I know how it feels like, it feels like there is something hurting you but you are not aware of it, It feels like you are neither happy nor satisfied. But why do we feel sad? Are these sad feelings nothing more than a part of the usual cycle of mood ...
Views: 5827 - *** Happiness and Financial Success - Which Comes First? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhich statement do you believe is the most true? Happiness brings you financial successFinancial success brings you happinessYou might be surprised to learn that research suggests the first statement to be the most true. Again, which statement to you believe is the most true? Happiness is ...
Views: 5807(3 votes) - ***ELEVATE YOUR SELF-LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Part One - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Doris HelgeDoes your inner critic ever plummet your self-esteem with negative self-talk about your appearance, your abilities or your life? Take advantage of proven tools guaranteed to help you turn your inner critic into an empowering inner coach more valuable than all the gold in Fort Knox. The tips ...
Views: 5805(3 votes) - ***PROCRASTINATION? PERFECTIONISM? Don’t Let Your Inner Critic Hold You Back - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Doris HelgeAll of us have a powerful inner critic that sometimes holds us back with critical comments and beliefs. When we don’t understand how to work with our negative internal voice and we don’t understand that it has our best interests in mind, our misguided inner gremlin blasts us with ...
Views: 5781(1 vote) - Freedom to Make Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2005 from Sally HigginsThe willingness to make mistakes is probably the single most freeing decision we can make. When you allow yourself to make mistakes, you free yourself from all constraints of seeking perfection and you open yourself up to all kinds of opportunities and possibilities. Perfection is a ...
Views: 5771 - The Top 10 Self-Care List - Part 1 - by What can you do differently the next time you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out? How can you add additional self-caring rituals to your life? Below are some examples of interesting things to do when what you need is a "serenity break."
I offer this Top Ten List and its other "Parts" in ...
Views: 5766 - Using The “Cognitive Therapy for the Holidays” Worksheet To Reduce Your Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy FergusonTry a little cognitive therapy to reduce your holiday stress. Cognitive therapy examines the thoughts and beliefs that lead to feelings, and thus to behavior. Everyone has some cognitive distortions which are irrational ideas, thoughts, or beliefs, that get in the way of optimal functioning. ...
Views: 5766(3 votes) - Perfection: What Is It And Why Do People Struggle With It? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is perfection? Have you ever researched its meaning? For a word that creates such a challenge for people and can ruin lives, it isn’t very perfect! Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines it as, “broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness.” It then goes on to discuss its ...
Views: 5724(12 votes) - Never a failure, Always a Lesson - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Karen reganHow many times have you had the same lousy situation happen to you? You know, the same crappy job after job, “failed” relationships, money problems. What would you say if I told you there were no failures in life? You would probably rattle off to me a list of all the failures you ...
Views: 5721 - Find an exclusive gifts for your's Boss Anniversary - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Alice SimonAnniversary Gift Ideas For Boss Bosses are always special and for them, you need to pick something that is perfect. And, when it’s about buying an anniversary gift for boss, you have to be very careful. But, there is nothing to be worried about. If you were looking for some anniversary gift ...
Views: 5714 - Being Inspired From Within - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from Theresa WilsonMost of us spend our lives searching for that one spark that will ignite and motivate, then propel us to succeed. We buy any number of books, inspirational “self help” tapes, and attend seminars and workshops believing that somewhere in the mist of all these activities will evolve that magical ...
Views: 5682(2 votes) - ***Self-discovery magic turns pain into powerful partnerships - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Doris HelgeUSE SELF-DISCOVERY TO TRANSFORM A PAINFUL RELATIONSHIP INTO A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP by Doris Helge, PhD. © 2012 YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: THE MAGICAL INGREDIENT IN A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP The foundation of any happy relationship is a rich relationship with your Self. When you’re comfortable ...
Views: 5680(4 votes) - ***TURN RELATIONSHIP CONFLICTS INTO COLLABORATION - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Doris HelgeEasy ways to transform painful relationships into powerful partnerships IN THE BEGINNING Remember the day you gazed into the eyes of your prospective partner and truly grasped that their excitement about you matched your fascination with them? You saw your idealized self reflected back to ...
Views: 5674(1 vote) - 4 Ways To Identify And Eliminate Automatic Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Kimberly EnglotHow we think about life determines how we feel about life. If you want to spend more time happy, peaceful, and content and less time angry, resentful, and stressed-out you have learn to be aware of your thoughts and deal with the negative ones when they creep into life. Negative thoughts ...
Views: 5673(3 votes) - ***CONQUER YOUR INNER CRITIC & LOSE WEIGHT MORE EASILY - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Doris HelgeHOW YOUR INNER CRITIC SABOTAGES WEIGHT LOSS Have you ever worked hard to lose extra pounds, and celebrated, “Woohoo! I’ll never again be overweight!”, then regained the weight you’d wanted to ditch? Most clients who come to me about weight loss issues are surprised at ...
Views: 5651(1 vote) - ***TRANSFORM PAINFUL EVENTS INTO PEACE AND PERSONAL POWER - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Doris HelgeWHY TRADITIONAL APPROACHES FAIL TO PRODUCE THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS YOU WANT Most people are hungry for happiness. They're searching for real answers to age-old questions because much of what we've been taught is upside down and backward. For example, when people put on a happy face or try ...
Views: 5612(3 votes) - Love Your "Flaws" - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Mike RobbinsIf you’re anything like me you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your various “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my own goals, desires, and even my motivation to “grow” has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me - thinking that if ...
Views: 5594(1 vote) - 21 EASY WAYS TO HAVE MORE PEACE OF MIND, HEART & SOUL - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from William Cottringer21 EASY WAYS TO HAVE MORE PEACE OF MIND, HEART & SOUL By Bill Cottringer A worthy growth goal and improvement strategy, which builds a valuable sense of general wellness that leads to more success, is to carry out an action plan to give your mind, heart and soul more peace. Hear are 21 ...
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