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On March 14th Daylight Savings Time begins. Shortly thereafter, in many parts of the country, Spring will begin to show its warm face. The daffodils will start popping up and the birds will get busy building nests for their next round of babies. Spring. That beautiful time of year when hope, ... Views: 2892
“We live in a moment of history where change is so speeded up that we begin to see the present only when it is already disappearing.” – R.D. Laing
Life is short. Seize the moment. Live each day as if it were your last. We’ve all heard advice like this before but most of us struggle to take ... Views: 2072
“I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” – Lucile Ball
It’s been said that most people fear public speaking more than death. I always found that a little strange but it’s starting to make sense. That’s because it’s also been ... Views: 1372
If you want to achieve effortless happiness and success, you’re going to have to let go. You’re going to have to let go of your normal ideas of success, you’re going to have to let go of your attachments to the things that you want that, only when you get them will you feel successful. Above ... Views: 1485
In the month of February the focus was love. It feels so right to begin March – Spiritual Wellness Month by sharing how taking time out for self-care allows you share the best of yourself with your family and through your business.
When you love yourself so much that you like yourself, you ... Views: 1555
OK. You’ve taken the time to examine your life as it is today and discovered the small hidden joy within; the want not should of what you really want to do!
Exciting isn’t it? But after following all the steps and making a plan you still find yourself procrastinating and several of the ... Views: 1600
Sometimes when I’m about to take a big risk, go for something important, or “step out” in a bold way in my life, I notice the judgmental question, “Who do you think you are?, will pop up in my head. Does this ever happen to you?
This is one of the many ways that the feelings of “not good ... Views: 978
I continue to enjoy watching the Olympic games on TV – winter sports are a favorite of mine. Not only do I get much personal pleasure watching the x-country skiing, the figure skating and the snow-boarding, to name a few of the sports, but I really love listening to the athletes as they are ... Views: 1114
In chatting recently to a client who was on the brink of making a major upward career move, I was told that, whilst he was totally relaxed in almost a carefree way about everything that seemed to be just effortlessly happening around him, in his odd quiet moment he still heard a little voice ... Views: 1392
First of all, we all know what the title means – children’s lives toyed with by teachers, children bullied in the schoolyard and employees bullied in the workplace. We’re all aware of domestic violence, psychological violence in the home and the workplace and the manner in which Governments ... Views: 1757
When you have a problem or a question that you are working through or asking yourself, use your inner knowledge to find the answers.
We each have our own inner wisdom and guidance system. The key is understanding how to listen.
The first step is to set aside time to quiet your mind. With ... Views: 1448
Don’t be afraid to use your voice, it’s one of your most potent weapons!
An assailant is looking for a “victim” an easy target, someone to be intimidated.
Just ensure that you are not that person.
If you are cornered or threatened use your voice forcefully and don’t be afraid to ... Views: 1503
With all the excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games taking place, I was just wondering…if we held an Olympics for leaders, based on personal characteristics and traits, could you bring home the GOLD?
I define a leader as anyone who is in the position to guide, oversee, direct, or ... Views: 1204
Have 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: 7122
We’re in our eighth great year living in the French Alps. When we upped and left Ireland in 2002, many friends and clients remarked that we were taking a courageous decision – after all, our children were thirteen, eleven and eight years old at the time and were establishing their own little ... Views: 2197
Everyone is at a crossroads each moment of each day – it’s just that we never stop to reflect on the fact that each minute decision we make can have life-changing consequences. A client recently recounted a story from his youth. He told me about he used to hang out with his best friend – and his ... Views: 5146
The first choice that can turn ones life in another direction is the choice I am referring to.
This choice is to use or not use drugs or alcohol for the first time. If one is educated and prepared when they come face to face with this decision, is priceless. This is your first choice and very ... Views: 1205
The Winter Olympics in Vancouver have captured the attention of the world. As a former college and professional baseball player (and a lifelong sports fan), I’ve always loved the Olympics and appreciated the incredible athleticism, competition, and passion of the athletes and teams, from a pure ... Views: 1065
Read the title of this article carefully – it doesn’t say “all the money you want” – just what you need. The defining line between needs and wants is a little more blurred than you might think because, when I use the word “need” it is used in the context of having everything that you need to ... Views: 1431
Have you ever been stopped dead in your tracks by fear? Several years ago I was on a hike in Glacier National Park. I was in my own world when suddenly a huge grizzly bear was in my path. My heart was pounding as I remembered hearing that bears can run up to 35 mph.
On my left was a steep ... Views: 1450
Do you ever wake up in the morning full of good intentions for the day ahead and find that, by the time that you get to work you’re no longer motivated? Or, maybe, you get off to a flying start but when the first minor distraction or interruption occurs, you go off the rails. Do you ever find ... Views: 2023
I was recently asked to introduce a group of teenagers to what Life Coaching is about and after my first session was given feedback from some straight talking young people that my talk and chalk approach was boring. So I went away and revised my presentation. I eventually came up with the theme ... Views: 2420
The vast majority of people with whom I work talk about life change, as if it was something to be desired, something out of the ordinary, something that only happens when we arrive at major crossroads in our otherwise mundane lives. How little we know about the reality of life! Viewed in its ... Views: 1555
Most often, people identify with their occupation and respond to the question “who am I?” with titles such as a doctor, a referee, a cook, or whatever they do most throughout the day. It is important to understand that this is not who we are but what we do, yet most of us are unable to provide ... Views: 1325
We all have the ability to recognize – someone we already know, a difficult situation when we see one, an opportunity that’s staring us in the face or a problem that needs our attention. However, our psychological ability to recognise is just as much a curse as it is a blessing.
We take in raw ... Views: 1365
Your Life Blueprint is programmed and indoctrinated into your mind in the first five years of your life. The experiences you have with your parents, siblings, extended family, church, school, neighbors and community sets the stage for your future relationships—friends, co-workers, husband/wife, ... Views: 2677
When it comes to healing, science and spiritual belief agree. What you believe and how you view your place in this world impact your health in both positive and negative ways. You have a big role in healing yourself and in supporting your friends or family with serious illness. Here are some ... Views: 1868
"The Choice is Yours." The previous statement is one that is so often forgotten, especially when it comes to the business of living life. In the midst of the daily grind that most people move through, with the competing demands of work schedules, family commitments, personal needs and perceived ... Views: 1608
More 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: 6846
RICHARD PRYOR SAVED MY LIFE
By the year 2000, I had it all…great kids, a 21 year marriage, a 7,000+ square foot home, a “sweet” new BMW, my own thriving business, a growing 401K, healthy parents and a strong and balanced financial portfolio. I had a great business pedigree as a sports ... Views: 999
A lot has been written and spoken about the “Law of Attraction” – some of it pure nonsense – like the quote on Larry King Live that similar energies repel (an old wives’ tale of like attracting like) – some of it more closely related to the truth of the laws of quantum physics that state without ... Views: 1315
Does frugality bring to mind a picture of a Depression-era family living off leftovers and hand-me-downs? Before you roll your eyes at the idea, consider this -you can have your cake and eat it too! Yes, you can save hundreds and possibly even thousands of dollars every year without much ... Views: 1783
The month of February reminds me of family, history and most of all love. Like most of you, I recognize and honor love each and every day but there is something very special about the collective consciousness that allows you to take a deeper look at how love shows up. What a wonderful time to ... Views: 1165
People Skills Win Over Knowledge
Research proves Mom right!
By Connie Timpson/Keynote Speaker/Instructor/The Leader’s Institute
As a journalist I got to do a lot of really cool things, like ripping a hole in the clouds with the The Blue Angels. It was easy to talk about “tearing across the ... Views: 731
55% of any message we give out is “unconscious” and we are constantly giving out these signals on a regular and daily basis and other people are “reading” our body language all the time.
Think about it. How many times do you make a judgement on someone you’ve just met, whether it be positive ... Views: 1378
"The Manipulator"
What is a manipulator? They are very aware of the situation,
everyone, and everything that’s going on. They watch and listen
who comes and goes, and know when to act and react. They know how to change the situation.
They use people, right?
Is being a ... Views: 1384
Three Big Horoscope Whistles,or Personality Typing
There are three big horoscope whistles that help create a quick personality picture. Most people have heard of their sun sign, and yes the Sun sign can help create an idea of personality type. But at best it represents only one third of an ... Views: 869
With so many of our children overweight and many already diabetic, I think every one in America will be in favor of Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity. Taking on such a huge problem is going to require a lot more than praise. It will require more than healthy choices, limited ... Views: 1009
In conversation with a journalist a few days back, I was asked what tricks I knew that would help build self confidence – he said that he had been discussing this with a number of other people, in preparation for an article he was writing on the subject. I suggested to him that self-confidence ... Views: 1274
The best way to cut the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions as part of your everyday lifestyle..
My Awareness workshops ingrain these precautions and give you the self confidence to protect yourselves, and also work incredibly effectively within the corporate world as team ... Views: 1124
As a once senior banker, I know all about inertia. Studies from various parts of the world show that the majority of bank customers are unhappy with the levels of service they receive. In addition, many bank customers are aware that, at various times in their “relationship” with their bank, they ... Views: 3508
When writing of spiritual development, it helps to find simple analogies to give perspective to deeper esoteric principals. With that in mind, I ask you to please consider the humble light bulb.
In essence there are two forms working together. The physical structure that gives it a real ... Views: 1784
From time to time, we all face some kind of a challenge which may make us wonder if we'll ever come through it. You can begin overcoming adversity and turn your adversity into positivity if you choose to look at your situation from a positive angle.
1) Decide and choose your desired ... Views: 987
Pain is only temporary. Sometimes it’s necessary to allow yourself to cry and feel the pain you’ve been running from. After all, you’re still feeling it on the surface. It’s like a cut, you have to go through the temporary pain of cleaning it properly so that it can heal. Yes, there may be a ... Views: 669
I have to admit, being a mom to a teenage son has its challenges. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he can function in his room that is filled with technology and dirty socks. With the buzzes of texts, the bam bam of the XBox games, and the other random noises I hear from time to time, ... Views: 2231
Many people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ... Views: 1473
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As I was sitting here quiet in meditation this morning there were so many things running through my mind. It is virtually impossible to focus that way. Today I am determined to de-clog my mind that I may hear and know clearly the directions I must take for my life, family, home, ... Views: 2014
Throughout my entire life, I have always enjoyed creative writing and public speaking. As a species, I believe that we write because we have a need to tell our stories and connect with people. During 2005-2006, I began writing my book, “Farewell, My Friend”, which chronicles the illness and ... Views: 1178
Often, I have been asked why I wrote my book, Farewell, My Friend (FMF), so I have decided to tell you.
My husband’s battle with lung cancer was an arduous journey for both Rick and I. It is a journey that many other caretakers have or will have to take during their lifetime. FMF is ... Views: 1583
Normal people are obsessed with money and ways and means of getting their greedy little hands on it. The vast majority of self-help websites focus on making money, trebling your income, achieving financial freedom, becoming “wildly wealthy – fast”. They simply feed the normal frenzy for more ... Views: 1433