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- The A, B, C, Ds Of A Healthy Financial Plan - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2010 from Kathy Jo PollackCurious about what you need for a healthy financial plan? Read on and you will find out. First, have A plan that includes the following four areas: Budget Credit Debt Savings Budget: Start with a simple written plan (budget) of the monthly net income coming into ...
Views: 4965(18 votes) - $84,600.00 to be Happy! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deb Scott$84,600.00 to be HAPPY! So I was listening to one of those inspirational shows, and the question was posed: “You have just been given $84.600.00 dollars to spend in 24 hours – what do you buy – what do you spend it on – do you spend it all – or leave a few dollars behind?” I really ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - 10 Reasons to Self-Publish vs Traditional Publishing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Nellie JacobsMy first book "Grading the Teacher" took four years to write. It was published by Penguin Books in 1996-and became a best-seller! Over time, for several reasons which I will describe in a later post, I developed the idea for a “Mining Your Resources” series I believed would be beneficial to ...
Views: 1699(3 votes) - 11 Mental Strength Secrets to Examine and Create Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonOnly two things make up your life, your reality. They are: 1. Your Beliefs 2. Your Actions That’s it. So if you want to change your life, change your thoughts and then your actions. Pretty simple uh? Simple yes…easy, not so much. In this article we’ll look at beliefs, since ...
Views: 1298(3 votes) - 40 Rules to Live Your Life by - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonWe learn so many lessons as we get older and it's only in quiet contemplation that we can really think about the rules we have learned along the way. Every one of us have rules we live by, whether we realise it or not. Here are a few rules I have learned so far. Question everything. A ...
Views: 4303(3 votes) - Be Your Own Motivational Speaker! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Willie HortonDo 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: 2205(3 votes) - Breaking Boards and Breaking the Silence - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Lisa ChristiansenGi-Dee-Thlo-Ah-EE, This is the name given to me by my mother Sosti (Mary Ann Groundhog) at the time of my birth, My Name is Lisa, I am from the Blue People Clan and I will Break the Silence! As you come to know me better my hope is that you will feel the pride that I have lived with in my ...
Views: 2053(3 votes) - Choosing to Live Your Best Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEvery day of our lives we are faced with choices. It’s entirely up to each of us whether we choose a pessimist’s view and end up living a self-defeated life, or to take the optimistic route and create a challenging and fulfilling life. Optimism has been linked to positive mood and good ...
Views: 1330(3 votes) - Defining Who We Are - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Robin HannonWho are we and how do we define ourselves? Are we simply the sum of all we do and accomplish? If asked to define ourselves most people will give a summary of their life’s work, accomplishments, and how they relate to others. For example, “I am a Doctor; I have a wife, and two children. My ...
Views: 6461(3 votes) - Do We Dare to Dream or Follow Our Dreams? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from paul cloughAs we grow up we, well most of us, seem to turn into adults with adult outlooks. What I mean by this is that we tend to put up with what we have and settle for something less than we could have ~ if only we dared to dream. What stops us, or someone you know well from stepping through our self ...
Views: 1710(9 votes) - Ebenezer - A Life Coach? What We Can All Learn from Scrooge - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Patricia ClappAs the holidays come and go, one of the most popular remakes we see on network television is the holiday classic called A Christmas Carol. Kelsey Grammar sings about days past in the musical, Vanessa Williams reconnects with her long lost friends while Susan Lucci discovers what a Grinch she ...
Views: 2089(3 votes) - Family Matters: From chaos to Order - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyA family design meeting is a great way to discover what will be a unified conclusion to make the environment work orderly and peaceably for everyone. Discussions during a design meeting can include the storage needs, personal needs, social needs, or any emotional responses to certain colors, ...
Views: 1452(3 votes) - Hope - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Timothy SinnYou an addict in the throws of drugs and alcohol addiction, you a friend of an addict or a parent of a child struggling with this demon, there is hope. To hear the stories of those who had lost hope after falling victim to this demon and found hope once again is joy. Many who lost their hope ...
Views: 1000(3 votes) - How Passion Unlocks Potential - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Peter NichollsIt's after knock-off time and you're still at the office, working on a project you feel was made for you. You've become so absorbed in your thoughts and ideas and the sheer enjoyment of the experience, you haven't noticed everyone else has gone home. Your mind, body and spirit have come together ...
Views: 1150(3 votes) - How To Build Good Character - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Greg BakerBuilding good character is all about addition, not subtraction. What I mean is this: when it comes to change, our focus is usually on the aspects of our lives that are bad. We try to cut out or cut off these negative or bad qualities. We try to improve by subtraction. That is not how you build ...
Views: 12151(12 votes) - If You Feel You Can't Stop Struggling..... - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Odille RemmertThose who this is written for, will recognise it ;) It's like being in a room where you feel trapped, and you can see a window, and you're sure you could get through it, but it has bars on it. So you try and bend the bars but they won't budge. So you look around on the floor, searching for ...
Views: 1313(3 votes) - Intuition -- Survival Signals - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Sherry McGregorIntuition -- Survival Signals Intuition: direct perception of truth, fact, independent of any reasoning process; or immediate apprehension, a keen quick insight. In our western society intuition has many times gotten a bad rap. Talked about in a negative way mainly referring to "women's ...
Views: 2406(3 votes) - Journaling a Letter to Your Former Self - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen we look back on the past – whether just yesterday or many years ago, sometimes we think, "I wish I knew then what I know now." To help find peace of mind in the present, try working with that wish in your journaling practice. Go back to that previous time for a dialog with your younger ...
Views: 9413(3 votes) - No Means Yes: Law of Attraction and Inclusion - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeDrugs, war, domestic violence, illness, abuse, divorce, poverty, murder…the list goes on and on. What list? The list of what most people are fighting against. The list of what most people look at and shout “NO.” Well, it is time to start saying yes. To draw attention to the world’s most ...
Views: 1394(9 votes) - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtNothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I woke up with that phrase rolling around in my mind – Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. A little mantra that I didn’t consciously decide to recite so I’m going to call it a gift from the Universe (or whatever benevolent source you like to think is out ...
Views: 1128(6 votes) - Pulled Pork Recipe - Fabulous and Nutritious Dish - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you like to make a different kind of sandwich that has a mouth-watering taste? If you are tired of the usual kind of filling for your burgers or sandwich, you can try using pulled pork instead. This recipe may take some time to make, since you need to use a crockpot for this; however, you ...
Views: 1190(6 votes) - Self Talk – It’s ASTONISHINGLY Powerful - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HilleI have very few regrets in life, but one of them is that I did not realize early in life just how incredibly POWERFUL words are. Words spoken out loud. Words spoken to yourself. Words spoken over people. Words you hear. Words you read. Words you assimilate as a child and as you are ...
Views: 3493(3 votes) - Spring Offers Opportunities to Reconnect With Nature - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonSpring is the perfect time to reflect on the Divine in all of Creation This morning as I watched the spring sun stream through my kitchen window I felt a surge of newness, a sense of being reawakened after a long winter slumber. Breathing a prayer of thanksgiving for the new beginnings that ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - The Dos and Don'ts of Regifting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from A.J. MillerAs someone who helps people deal with too much "stuff" and not enough space for it all (FYI: it doesn't matter how much space you have, you never have enough!), I think that regifting is a great way to be green, get the right item to the right person and declutter at the same time. In case ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - The Law of Attraction: What’s Best for You - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Willie HortonA 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: 1488(3 votes) - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Jayne MorrisExpressing gratitude and acknowledging the positive things in our lives expands our energy, enables us to appreciate the blessings we have and helps us to attract more of them. It also helps us connect with our inner guidance and tap in to our creativity. But being thankful for the good ...
Views: 2691(3 votes) - The Secret to Great Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI love being rich! My guess is the previous sentence conjured up some sort of image or emotion inside you as you read it. You probably instantly thought about money. Isn’t it funny that a sentence of four words can bring up emotion? Here are some typical responses to the above sentence. I ...
Views: 1732(3 votes) - Tips for Finding Time to Get Organized - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from A.J. MillerGet up; go to work; shop; cook; clean, spend time with your family, go to sleep; wake up again the next day and do it all over again. No wonder you can't find time to get organized! Here are some tips that will help you save time and create space in your busy life to make needed ...
Views: 1146(3 votes) - Tips to Develop Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithLife is filled with distractions that can take your focus off the tasks you need to accomplish and time management is a struggle for many. While it is a difficult skill to master for many, time management is simply managing the time you have allotted to you while on this earth. You can manage ...
Views: 1692(3 votes) - Voice Care for Coaches and Speakers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Catherine FranzAs a coach and speaker, you rely heavily on a healthy voice for your business. In addition, if you give teleclasses, workshops, do speaking engagements, voice maintenance needs a higher priority in your self-care program. During flu, cold, or allergy seasons, vocal cords become highly ...
Views: 4513(3 votes) - Who's Writing the Script of "Your Life"? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Peter NichollsImagine you're attending a live theatre show with friends. It's interval and the inevitable question comes up: What do you think of the show so far?” This particular show is rather different and it's vitally important to you - it's called “Your Life”. You're the star, the director, producer and ...
Views: 1447(3 votes) - You Are Where You Live - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Albert GaroliThe word “entourage” comes from the French word “entourer”, referring to the verb “to surround”, or “entour”, meaning “the surrounding”. In the English language, entourage is defined in two ways. The most common use of the term is the social group, friends, peers or associates with whom you ...
Views: 1406(9 votes) - Your Real Self Knows the Truth- Charging What You Are Worth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Darla LeDoux"Help me understand something. How I can BOTH feel guilty about charging for my services, but at the same time feel resentful because they are not paying enough?" This question came up in a recent session with a private client. This client, and many others I have talked to in the past two ...
Views: 1115(3 votes) - Zen; the cure for the rat race? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nathaniel ReesChasing happiness has become an all too common practice in our modern world. If it is not the promotion we are chasing it is the boat or the car. Why is it that many of us are always in pursuit of those last few pieces of our lives that we believe will give us our ideal life? Why is it that ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - Self-Esteem and Your Inner Voices - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Willie HortonIn 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: 1556(11 votes) - Finding Your Happy Place - Mark J Holland NLP Mind Coaching - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Mark Holland“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” - Jim Rohn Perhaps you are one of those people who are thinking just now, “You can’t tell me to be happy. I don’t have to be happy if I don’t want to be. Isn’t this supposed to help me find ...
Views: 3095(8 votes) - Mind Alchemy - A Challenge for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonAs we prepare for 2011 and all the wonderful challenges that it has to offer, I'd like to tell you about a brand new course I will be running starting on the 1st February 2011. It's called: Mind Alchemy: Change Your Life in 28 Days It's a complete 28 day course which will be run on the ...
Views: 1844(8 votes) - Life Lessons: Recognition - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Willie HortonWe 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: 1568(21 votes) - Brain Injuries: Victory or Survival? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneSurvival. Are you a survivor? Survival’s crucial. It means we make it. We make it through something others don’t. There’s some kind of glory in being a survivor. We wear our survival like a badge of honor. We join with other survivors to celebrate our survival, to celebrate our making it and ...
Views: 1688(10 votes) - Bringing Up Children – A Sacred Involvement - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAwareness of our relationship to the child can help our inner transformation as part of our soul-search. It would also ensure that the child grows in an atmosphere of love unsullied by the grownup’s emotional attachment and self-interest. All in all, it is a sacred involvement. ...
Views: 1574(5 votes) - Christ's Sacrifice: What Is Salvation? Why Did Jesus Have to Die to Save Us? From What Are We Saved? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is salvation? Why did Jesus Christ have to die in order to save us? And from what are we actually saved? Answers to these questions are the foundations of the Christian faith, and our eternal destiny entirely lies in knowing the answers. First off, it is necessary to read the Old ...
Views: 7532(5 votes) - Life Success Lessons From 16 Mark Twain Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea Westra1. A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. There is nothing more satisfying than that sense of being completely "at home" in your own skin. When you achieve that as a natural state of "being", then you can finally look beyond yourself and fully contribute all your talents to the ...
Views: 4974(5 votes) - Playing with Other People’s Lives - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Willie HortonFirst 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: 1933(5 votes) - Please Notice Me - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANWatching the Olympics, I found myself wondering whether the competitors would work so hard, becoming expert at what they do, if there were no one around to acknowledge their achievement. (Many no doubt would.) And what about me—would I have spent time and effort writing a book and these weekly ...
Views: 1621(5 votes) - Quick and Simple Recipe for Salmon Cakes - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you wish you could cook up an easy recipe that does not take up so much of your time? Are you hoping there is one great dish that you could prepare that the whole family would love? If you are looking for a simple recipe packed with nutrients, you should consider making salmon cakes. Salmon ...
Views: 2013(10 votes) - Remembering Ginnie: Life Lessons from A Lady - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Patricia ClappToday was a bittersweet day for me. I attended the funeral of my 99 year-old former grandmother in law. It was a day of reflection, sadness, soul searching but most of all remembrance. The strange thing about funerals, is that there is no code of conduct to follow. Coming from a divorce, I ...
Views: 1581(5 votes) - What Black Men And Peacocks Have In CommonSubmitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Gian Fiero |The interesting thing about being the only black man, and black person, in an office is that I have this unique opportunity to educate white people about black culture. For me, and many black men in my position, we find that once the initial barrier of resistance is overcome and a right of ...
Views: 2452(5 votes) - Why the “Law of Attraction” Doesn’t Work for Most People - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Similarly, there is a naiveté about how the universe works that’s quite popular today. Just as the ego in some Christians enjoys the illusion of having God on a leash, there are some religious and pseudo-religious people today who believe they can harness the Divine laws of the universe for ...
Views: 3968(5 votes) - 3 Key Mental Strength Secrets for Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonYou hear it every day, not matter what the current economic situation, “they” say “If only ___” you fill in the blank. I hope you are not one of those people, I don’t think so otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this article. Think about this…why is that the people who always complain about ...
Views: 2117(12 votes) - It is not about winning or losing - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Isabel KirkWow…the Winter Olympics are gone but the idea of how many good lessons we could learn from them keeps gravitating in my head. The most important is the idea of persistence and trying again vs the typical win or loose model, not only when pursuing an Olympic medal but in life. Stop for a second ...
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