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- Envisioning Your Ideal Self - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherIn my work as a professional coach, I've had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of individuals. I've found that people who are successful and fulfilled share common characteristics.They believe their success has very little to do with what they have, and everything to do who they ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - Enthusiasm Makes Life Great - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Charly MannYou can get almost anything you want if you teach your mind to always have an enthusiastic attitude. Winston Churchill said “success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” Enthusiasm is nothing more than a combination of keen interest and joyful ...
Views: 1919 - Happiness - Kill Stubborn Weeds While Leaving the Carrots Intact! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhen it comes to happiness, it is clear that no one wants to control their emotions in such a way that it would make them all disappear-including the good or positive emotions. After all, what fun would there be to live a life without joy, without enthusiasm? The good news is this control can ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - 66 Ways to Lessen Stress and Feel Happier - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Russ SmallHang out with positive people Avoid negative people Hang up pictures of loved ones Call a friend Call a relative you haven't been in touch with for a long time just to say "Hi, I was thinking about you!" Smile at someone Acknowledge a complete stranger with a greetings, good morning, etc ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Living Your Bliss-cipline, Where Your Passions and Talents Dance Together - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Sue Oliver,Life is short. Events such as Steve Jobs’ death remind us that we have a limited, unknown number of years on this planet. Even if you believe in some form of eternal life, the fact is that your current “skin bag” will reach the end of its useful life in the near future. So, how will you ...
Views: 1917 - Effortless Detachment – the Puzzle of Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue detachment results from understanding how we gather a lot of unnecessary mental accretion that hangs heavy on us preventing us from discovering higher dimensions of our spiritual existence. Dropping off the accretion takes place when we understand what it means to embark on an inward ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Choose Unique Gifts From A Digital Christmas Shop - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterChoosing and giving gifts at Christmas time is undoubtedly a massive pleasure, especially when you can see that you’ve made choices your friends and loved ones are delighted with. Despite this, however, it has to be admitted that the actual process of tracking down just the right gifts can be ...
Views: 1914 - How to Create Stability in a World of Constant Change - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2005 from Melissa Jean QuiterEvery day there seems to be something new to learn, something new to tackle, something new that you have to do to keep up. If you don’t keep up, look out, because you may just get left behind! And then who knows what it will take to ever catch up again. It is absolutely exhausting. Not to ...
Views: 1914 - Neural Plasticity, Pivoting and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyYour brain has the most amazing capacity to create new pathways and this ability is called neural plasticity. You could compare this to the pathways created by walking in the country through fields of grass; you create a pathway by walking over and over the same way, until the path becomes ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - Blast those negative self-statements with EFT - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaWe all berate ourselves from time to time. Some of us more than others. And constant negative self-talk cannot be helpful for our self-esteem and self-confidence. You can try noticing next time you hear a critical voice inside your head. Be aware of what it is saying to you, and let us diffuse ...
Views: 1913 - Law of Attraction: If I create my reality: Why am I getting this ?! part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2006 from Lorna Sophia LevyContinued from Part 1: The 9 ways we create unconsciously: 6. Momentum from the recent past in this life Manifesting, from the time we think or feel a powerful thought to the time we experience our creation, can take a while. Sometimes, even though we have changed our thoughts and beliefs ...
Views: 1913 - Let the Season by Your Reason - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! I’m sitting on the subway across from a beautiful woman... I want to strike up a conversation, but my fears get the best of me. Then, this beautiful woman starts up a conversation with another person on the subway who is also a stranger to her (I eavesdropped on their ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Overwhelmed By Abundance - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Jonathan HuieMae West - known for her wit and double entendre - said "too much of a good thing can be wonderful," but for the rest of us, "too much of a good thing" tends to be a confusing situation. It’s Autumn and the ground beneath our apple tree sports an abundance of fallen apples. The deer, ...
Views: 1913(2 votes) - Mastering the Present Moment - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Paul DaltonWhat do you think of when you think about your future? And when you do think about it, which I’m sure you do from time to time, how you feel? Do you feel happy, excited, and joyous? Or do you feel uninspired, a bit nervous, or even scared? The reason I ask is because, to an overwhelming ...
Views: 1911(7 votes) - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Florence BernardJust a few Thanksgiving thoughts… It seems that there are not that many places that have a Thanksgiving celebration such as in the United States. Although I am sure many churches do give thanks in their services, the whole event of celebrating what we can be grateful for is, I think, a very ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - How to Stop Worrying - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Willie HortonWorry is corrosive form of useless thought – that is all worry is. Yet, it turns mole hills into mountains, conjures up imaginary crises and transforms the small puddles that we have to inevitably step over in life into raging impassable rivers. Instead of looking at life’s little hand ...
Views: 1910(12 votes) - Creating from the Senses - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Florence HaridanThe senses are defined as the physiological methods of perception. As the senses take in information, we are connecting those perceptions to memories, knowledge pools and experiences that have been accumulated over our lives. As our world speeds by our ability to actually take in things by ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Famous French Fashion Designers - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Lever LucasParis, europe , is often called the unofficial cash of the world of fashion. Fashion designers, models, stylists, and then in general, pretty much all fashion collectors, flock to be able to France to see and feel the latest designs in the world of favor. The donation of France, and in ...
Views: 1909 - How to Find Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Willie HortonThe normal mind is hard-wired to ensure that you will never find peace of mind. Research confirms that each of us is peppered with, on average, some fifty thousand thoughts each day. Many of these whizz through our field of consciousness at such speed that we don’t notice them. Then there ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - Neutrals are King for the 2013 Holiday Season and Beyond - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you excited to bring out your holiday decorations each year? Do your design accents inspire and uplift you? There are more decorating choices than ever for consumers in 2013 but even with the variety of options, this may not be the year to transition into a completely new look. With so ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - Twelve Winter Blah-Busters - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Susie CortrightFeeling stuck in a never-ending winter? Declare an early spring with these quick ideas. 1. Bust a friend's blahs. Take her out for coffee or a glass of wine, or offer to take her kids while she enjoys an hour or two alone. Such a simple gesture will brighten your own day as well. 2. Indulge ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - Diwali Diyas and Candles Add Brightness to Festivity - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Phanse AshishDiwali Diyas When Lord Ram came to Ayodhya after defeating demon king Ravan, it was Amavasya (dark night of new moon) and hence, people of Ayodhya lit earthen lamps (diyas) to welcome their new king. Since then, India celebrates Diwali Festival and Indians light up diyas and candles to remove ...
Views: 1904 - Life's Unexpected Curve Balls - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives, we are going to be thrown unexpected curve balls from time to time. Whether you allow them to hit you square in the face or step out of the way is what is most important. Do not allow it to be anything more than what it is. It is a curve ball, plain and simple. Too ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - Challenge The Behaviour Not The Person - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Luminita SaviucIf you want to improve your relationships, if you want to build happier and longer lasting social connections, you have to learn how to better communicate. If let’s say for example you are in a relationship and your partner acts in ways that you no longer can accept, ways that are hurting your ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - Interior Design Ideas to Make Your Home Appear Spacious - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Wilson TreavorTo make your abode look spacious and well ventilated you don’t need ample space, by using some simple techniques also you can get such a look for your home. Homes are increasingly becoming cramped as owners cannot do without the basic furniture and the other necessary requirements. However less ...
Views: 1901 - What is abundance or richness? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenWhat is abundance or richness? By Manfred Johannsen Most people think of things when you ask people about abundance or richness. However, at the most fundamental level it is not a thing. It is a feeling you have. It is a feeling of overflowing of happiness. Without the sense of abundance in ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Make 2008 Your Breakthrough Year - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Antonia "Dr. M" MartinezIt's that time of year again. As we raise our glasses to times gone by and tip our New Year's hats to welcome the hope of the future, many have a feeling that there's something different about 2008. It's not just another year for another resolution. They sense this coming year is one big ...
Views: 1900 - 7 Steps to Discovering Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Estra RoellDiscovering your life purpose is a journey into knowing yourself. Your life has been guiding you to your purpose all along. It’s just matter of knowing what the signposts are. Here’s a fun acronym to help you learn and remember the steps to purpose: P = Passions: What do you love to do? ...
Views: 1898 - Happiness - Where Do Our Thoughts Come From? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhere do our thoughts come from—particularly the ones that poison our minds and can sometimes cause us so much trouble? First and foremost, we make them. It seems that we are born without any preconceived idea in mind. We are supplied with five senses with which we perceive the outside world ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - Loneliness at the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Sheri RosenthalMost of us a familiar with the statistics showing that holiday time has one of the highest suicide and depression rates of the whole year. Even if you are not feeling overtly depressed or even suicidal it is quite possible that you may be one the millions of people who have feelings of ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - Four Ways To Get Happy Now - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismRecently I watched a 20/20 special about happiness and I was delighted to have this news show confirm I’ve been talking about for years: We have a big measure of control over our own levels of happiness, at least 40 % according to what researchers said on the show. Only 10 percent is ...
Views: 1896 - The Death Of Limitations - The Birth Of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoStory Posted bt Dr. MO One day all the employees of a large company reached their head office and when they walked through the front entrance they saw a big notice board on which was written: “Yesterday the one person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We ...
Views: 1896 - You Don't Get to TIVO Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Gladys AndersonThe first book I read by Erma Bombeck was "If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits". I was hooked after that. And when her poem, If I Had My Life to Live Over came along, I was even more inspired by a woman who could write such a profound poem after being diagnosed with ...
Views: 1896(3 votes) - Practicing Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from J. Sue GagliardiSome may think that the pursuit of happiness is a vain and selfish quest. However, when one is happy, one tends to be more loving, compassionate and giving than when unhappy. So, the attainment of happiness is a goal that can help everyone. Many people think of Buddhism as a religion, but ...
Views: 1893 - Pre-Wedding Paralysis - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesMy wedding was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th of this year. Why was it on a Tuesday? It somehow seemed to fulfill my need for different and original. On Wednesday, May 6th, only 6 days prior to my big day, I woke up with a pain in my neck. I didn't give it much thought. I figured I had slept in ...
Views: 1893 - The Pursuit of Happiness – Myth ? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Mara FisherIn this century the concept of ‘success’ has changed. In the past financial independence and prestige represented success. In some cultures large families were regarded as a sign of success as well. Now it seems regardless of the amount of money we accumulate, the size of our families or the ...
Views: 1892 - Dreams Beat the Rat Race - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Eve RojasThe rat race trains you to follow a specific path to be successful in life. However, the reward comes at the expense of your hopes and dreams. Once you realize that you are in control of your own success, your dreams will beat the rat race. Most of you have heard of the rats in the maze ...
Views: 1891 - The Key to the Good Life is You - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from richard jonesLife is a... Well, you know the saying. But life is also one helluva party. Life isn't all-good, and it isn't all-bad. And even though your parents brought you to the bash, the older you get the more you must realize that it's up to you to enjoy being here, especially if you're gaining in ...
Views: 1890 - Catastrophe? Or Inconvenience? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKListening to the weather forecast one frigid day, I realized how much we are influenced by the catastrophic thinking of the media. The weatherman reported, "The weather has brought more misery to the St. Louis area." Certainly, the weather was causing problems that day. An ice storm caused ...
Views: 1889(20 votes) - Bringing my perfect match to my life! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Patricia AnayaEverybody wants to find that "perfect" partner to be happy. I'm sure some people have found him/her already and they are happy. Yet, there are more who are still looking … and they are frustrated. Today, I want to share with you what I've learned about bringing my soul mate to my life. If ...
Views: 1888 - Getting Back to the Life You Love: Self Care Gone Wild! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaI’m back from Maui, and spent yesterday planning for 2010 with my team. While that’s all fabulous and exciting, I also want to reflect on my vacation, and the state of mind I had which enabled ideas to flow freely, love to grow and compassion to deepen. In looking more carefully at this, I ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - How Can I Find Cute Teen Clothes To Fit My School's Dress Code - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Lever LucasFor significantly better or for even more serious, these days several schools, both equally private and public, will be turning with the use of apparel. Beyond in which, many general public schools that wont require apparel per se require strict dress up codes. It is actually natural, while, for ...
Views: 1888 - Autonomy vs Dependency - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2014 from Tina TessinaSelf-determination and self-respect are the necessary keys to take full responsibility for and control over your own life. Without these keys, it’s easy to be caught up in the fantasy that there is someone else who will make it better, who can or should take total care of you, ...
Views: 1887 - How Do You Measure Pleasure? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from James LeGrandLove, money, laughter, accomplishment, & fame are what we typically think of when we want something pleasurable in our lives. But do they really bring us pleasure? Within all of them lies a way to find temporary or permanent pleasure. With friends, family, commercial television and movies all ...
Views: 1887 - The Aftermath of Near Death Experiences – Perceptual and Spiritual Transformations - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on Near Death Experiences proves that those who return from the clinically dead state are profoundly changed for the better in a number of ways. Those who listen to them with their hearts can move on to a holistic and wholesome life. We all go through many experiences in life. The ...
Views: 1886(2 votes) - Letting Go of Perfection: Set Yourself Free - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is good to remember that one of our goals in life is to not be perfect. We often lose track of this aspiration. When we make mistakes, we think that we are failing or not measuring up. But if life is about experimenting, experiencing, and learning, then to be imperfect is a prerequisite. Life ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - The Feel-Good Factor for vibrant well-being - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Jodie Barrett"Sickness and health are not simply physical states that the methods of science will eventually analyse completely and make understandable. They are rooted in the deepest and most mysterious strata of Being." Andrew Weil It's really quite amusing that in our society we are so interested, and ...
Views: 1884(7 votes) - Decision Making: Using Personal Values to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Sara HealyThere are some decisions we make in which the disadvantages may seem to outweigh the advantages. And yet, we still make the decision. Why do we do this? Let me tell about a friend of mine. A lawyer with a very successful and lucrative practice, she dreamed of helping people solve problems in a ...
Views: 1883 - 4 Personalized Gifts for Everyone on Your List - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Alvina JenniferDon’t we all love making memories? Those priceless moments, especially with your loved ones, are the sort of moments you live for. Now, what’s better than just making memories? Yes, saving them, especially in a kind of way in which you can just put a glance on it, and recall on all those ...
Views: 1883 - Smoking Cessation – 3 Steps to Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Igor StilerSmoking cessation programs create an attitude among people to lead healthier and active life. Smoking cessation programs are designed with systematic treatment protocol and medications for motivating people to stay away from smoking. Smoking leads to serious and even fatal diseases such as ...
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