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If you are anything like me, life has given you plenty of opportunities for starting over. I’ve had lots of chances to start over—I moved every three years during my 30+ year career with the Central Intelligence Agency. When I hit the four-year mark of living in Denver, I realized it was the ... Views: 27
All things start with & happen in mind first, Isn’t it? Our mind is very powerful that can picturise the things which haven’t been or about to happen. Great things, But sometimes it works negatively. Mean to say, sometimes your mind makes you feel worried when it shows a negative picture. And ... Views: 59
You’re a high performer. You excel at new endeavors and you thrive on the recognition that comes with exceeding expectations. You are incredibly driven and when you set a goal for yourself, you very rarely veer off it until you have achieved exactly what it is you have set out to do. Rings a ... Views: 143
In the waves of change there is an undertow that can pull you down. Unless you are consciously participating with the flow of the waters these days, you can lose yourself in one of life’s most debilitating obstacles to liberation – fear of change. It’s not to be taken lightly.
The ... Views: 132
One way separated couples with kids have found a way to coexist without conflict is through "parallel-parenting" or "parallel co-parenting". This is an agreement made by divorced parents in which they are able to co-parent by means of disconnecting from each other and having as little direct ... Views: 159
“What I really need is to set goals for myself“ I told my coach at the start of our call “if I knew what I was working towards, I would be able to take action”, I continued.
Within thirty minutes on this call, I was in tears, admitting both to my coach and to myself that what I really needed ... Views: 175
Nobody likes being left out, abandoned, different, and unwelcomed. Yet, it is a common experience when we are “in-between.” Not where we were and not where we are yet to be.
People feel in-between while they are waiting for a divorce, retiring from work, getting sicker, moving to new homes, ... Views: 134
“It’s our job to rise up to our own dreams!” I declared with vehemence and confidence. My friend looked at me with a friendly smirk and said: “Right. How do I do that by next week?”! I laughed and told him what my coach always says: “A goal is not a place to get to; It’s a place to come from.” ... Views: 234
When getting behind the wheel of a car, what awaits you on the road is invariably uncertain. With drivers growing increasingly susceptible to injuries, collisions, and potentially fatal outcomes, it’s never been more critical to practice safe driving. However, try as you might, auto accidents ... Views: 140
Teens view Plastic Surgery as a way to fit in and look acceptable to friends and peers. Adults, on the other hand, frequently see plastic surgery as a way to stand out from the crowd.
Size acceptance, body positivity, and fat activism are now part of the cultural lexicon, yet according to data ... Views: 248
Singapore is known as one of the top cities all over Asia in view of the quality living as indicated by the Global Human Resource Consultancy. In 2018, it was also acknowledged as the ‘Happiest country in South-east Asia’ by the World Happiness Report. As a result, the number of ... Views: 188
Can’t stand the sight of your ex-wife or husband but you love your kids to bits and wouldn’t want that to get in the way of your co-parenting? You’ve come to the right place for answers.
Children are often caught in the crossfires of matters that should be left between parents. To ensure that ... Views: 213
“I very much feel like an impostor. I I feel like I don’t know who I am but people have been supporting me because they remember me to be this great person. I think I still have remnants of that but I also feel incredibly drained and I don't have energy to to do as much good as I could in the ... Views: 172
Becoming an adult means different things for everyone. Some people live with their parents while others live alone. Some have kids while others don’t. However, there are some life skills that everyone should learn and embrace—especially before they’re 30. Here are a few!
Be Happy Alone
One ... Views: 224
Pursuing legal action can be a big step. For many, it feels like the point of no return for a situation, the moment when you run out of options. There are, however, situations in which pursuing legal action is not only the obvious course of action to take but also the right course of action to ... Views: 403
Life Transitions
Written by Randi G. Fine
Transition is uncomfortable and difficult but nothing in life would exist without it.
Transitions have beginnings and ends. We cannot possibly know what is in store for us, but hindsight of our past will assure us that everything will work out ... Views: 323
Life Transitions
Written by Randi G. Fine
Life is a series of beginnings and endings. Seasons change; trees blossom and then go barren, flowers bloom and then go dormant, day turns to night, years begin and they end, we are born and we die.
Endings are not sudden, nor are beginnings. They ... Views: 308
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell
This quote is so apt but when the winds are so chilly, every plan gets shelved.
The worst of all is the fact ... Views: 663
Life is so precious. It goes by so quickly. This is why it’s important to be intentional with the way you live your life. If you have specific goals on your heart, take the steps toward those goals. You only get one life. There are no do-overs. If you’d like to make serious life changes for the ... Views: 284
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March Forward - by Helen F. Kosinski, PCC, CEGE, MBA
Okay, a show of hands – How many of you feel that March is the ficklest month of the year? I do! To me, the weather here in the Northeast is a BIG reason I feel that way. For example, one day it can be sunny and near 60 degrees. But the very next day can be a snowy, blustery, cold day not ... Views: 598
Life is rarely a smooth ride where everything goes to plan. There are many uncertainties, unpredictabilities and hiccups along the way. But the more you are able to adapt to new conditions, the less painful the process becomes.
Psychological flexibility includes lateral thinking, the ability ... Views: 725
Discovering 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: 991
In a divorce, the parties divide up their assets. However, a divorce must also account for debts. Here's what happens to debts during a divorce:
Debt is marital property
Even though it's not good marital property, debt is marital property. The parties must divide it as part of their divorce. ... Views: 987
When things don't go well, frustration with other people or with yourself often comes up and our mood goes downhill fast.
Have you had those days? Well, you are not alone.
While we cannot control other people and all situations, we can manage our own emotions and how to deal with things ... Views: 841
A catastrophic event often leaves you in a state of shock, feeling as if your life has been turned upside-down. Considering that these events often take you completely by surprise, it’s natural to feel this way. It could seem that your life will never be the same, and you’ll wonder if you’re ... Views: 1073
Some people say that life starts at 40, and we’d be inclined to agree. At 40, you’ve got stuff figured out. You’re not struggling with your first job or navigating dating with youthful naivety. You probably have a career, know what you want in life and you know how to have fun. While there are ... Views: 800
Others believe that using lottery number analysis to make lottery predictions is entirely valid. Who's right? Many players are only left sitting on the fence without any clear path to follow. If you don't know where you stand, then, perhaps this article will reveal the truth and give you a ... Views: 865
The Powerball lottery happens to be one of the best lottery games giving away big record prizes. The chances of obtaining the Powerball are 1 per 80 million Powerball tickets, and this makes the acceptable amount count millions of dollars. If you happen to be a lottery player, then I am sure you ... Views: 991
How do you figure out what to do in life and how to do it? Start from your purpose. Get practical practice by choosing three small steps to do for now that matter to you. Then? Do one! Why does this approach work? Because goals matter to your growth.
Indeed, goals help you to figure out ... Views: 693
No one can escape stress - not even the mighty Millennials.
The fact is, they are the most stressed of all generations!
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Millennials (ages 18 to 33) report the highest average stress levels... and it's climbing. Thirty-nine percent ... Views: 938
When I started reading business books, one of the genre I picked up was biographies/life stories/success stories of successful people. Gates! Jobs! Buffet! But not all of us can be those people; nor will our circumstances be the same as theirs when they were able to achieve phenomenal ... Views: 866
Do you feel like something is missing in your life?
We are all born with a purpose. Each of us is unique and we all have a special role to fill, that no one else can do. When we discover, acknowledge and act on that, we feel fulfilled. When we don’t, we feel as if we are wandering through ... Views: 972
Many people are asking the question, “What is my purpose?” It’s not something that was talked about several years ago but has now come into the collective consciousness.
The first thing to consider when exploring your purpose is to understand what purpose really means. Most of the people ... Views: 1028
THE ORIGINAL SIN... Part 2
..JOURNEY OUT OF Eden........( genesis3)
Last time we considered the first part of the original sin, which was. The loss Of innocence.
Eden happens to be the place of purpose, work, and divine assignment. In life, we all have a purpose, a special assignment ... Views: 796
Life is all about managing paradoxes
Dr. Madan Tripathy
Life is full of paradoxes…… I am already seeing some frowned faces and raised eye-brows, even before completing my sentence. Before you start concurring or differing with my views, let us quickly see what exactly is meant by paradox. ... Views: 897
Have you been feeling out of sorts at work and wondering if you need to make a change, but not sure if now is the time?
It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not simply drift through life and career without awareness.
Paying attention to the synchronicities and signs in your ... Views: 1174
Many will agree that childhood is the best phase of human life, no worries; no stress; life seems so colorful and perfect but then human tends to grow up. Adulthood comes with its own difficulties and responsibilities which turns many adults into boring personalities. The main reason which turns ... Views: 2333
I tend to find like marmite, garlic or someone packing your bags at the supermarket, people either love or hate the concept of making new year’s resolutions.
Working with hundreds of people through relationship issues, there is often one in a couple one who loves to plan, organise and ... Views: 806
Don’t let a major life setback drag you down.
Life isn’t always a bed roses. Sometimes things happen that we totally didn’t see coming and couldn’t have prevented. Maybe it’s the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, being rejected by your dream school, or the sting of a business failure. ... Views: 1114
Divorce is hard on everyone, particularly on kids. Many parents struggle with their marriages for years before deciding that divorce is the best option for everyone. When this decision is made, it then falls to the parents to let their kids know what be happening.
Unfortunately, well-meaning ... Views: 1078
We are not only wired to peruse happiness but we are also wired to want more and more happiness.
But how good are we at increasing our happiness ?
Statistics On The Pursuit Of Happiness
In 2004 there were over 2000 book titles with advice that is supposed to bring happiness. There are ... Views: 1026
Aloha!
To the many individuals currently experiencing the joy of finally leaving the past decades of daily obligation to the J.O.B. – good for you! What next?
Now’s a great time to pursue that passion that’s been bubbling just beneath the surface for so long. What makes your heart sing, ... Views: 946
How do you care for yourself under stress?
I’m sure you’ve heard people say “stress is a killer” and I believe stress can manifest itself in emotional and physical ways that can lead to depression, anxiety and even death if gone untreated. If you are under stress over a long period of time ... Views: 971
The knowledge that we have lost an ability we had, that some or one of our physical abilities cannot be recovered after losing it has two direct effects on us:
• First, the pain, depression and frustration want to overwhelm our thoughts and take away from our creative abilities. Worse yet, ... Views: 970
Before Sandy moved to a senior living community, she lived alone in a Pasadena condo. Early retirement from an engaging and challenging career meant the loss of daily contact with friends she was accustomed to and enjoyed.Her daughter, Michelle, began to worry about the toll isolation was having ... Views: 1995
Sufferers of social anxiety disorder have varying needs when it comes to daily life, and that includes, of course, work environments. While some need limited social interaction, others feel they need to get out and work with a small group of people in order to keep from feeling isolated. One of ... Views: 1686
Recently, I’ve decided to educate myself about different alternatives of earning money. I researched the market and the Web. All options sound OK, but, in my opinion, the most approachable was Forex trading using MT4 platform (Meta Trader 4). As I’m not an expert yet, but, let’s say an advanced ... Views: 1422
Have you ever stayed in a job, relationship or living situation for too long? I mean, you knew it was not your ideal situation and you stayed because you thought you could either make it work or you were too lazy or scared to move on.
Is that a bad thing? Not really.
But you may experience ... Views: 1341
In 2003, we closed on a house in the inland empire in Southern California. We were at the end of phase 1 in a multiple phase new home site. We knew something interesting was happening in the market as we were gaining equity while the house was being built. In the short period that it took to ... Views: 1222
As someone who has sat on the then Reiki Regulatory Working Group in the UK, now known as the Reiki Council, I am delighted to see how seriously Reiki is being taken in the UK now. Of course, there are many that do not realise the benefits. However, at the end of the day, it is about choice. A ... Views: 1262