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The San Francisco Chronicle recently featured "5 Estate Planning Tips" in their Business News section, which was excerpted from Investopedia US. It reported that a properly and carefully prepared estate plan, regardless of the size of the estate, will ensure that the right parties will inherit ... Views: 1090
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Why You Are Afraid - by Adam Benedetto and Zoe Young at Answers in Writing
Sometimes we hold onto fear even after the moment has passed. We maintain this sense of fear because we still haven't let it go. What happens to us stays with us until we make a conscious effort to let it go. When we tense up in life, it could be because of a past fear, and not just the moment ... Views: 1838
Life flows in a cyclical motion, making you destined to repeat the good, the bad and the ugly – unless you deliberately interrupt the flow when undesirable incidents and events re-occur.
Robert E. Quinn, University of Michigan professor of business and management says, “You repeat the same ... Views: 1961
Learning how to be emotionally strong is important, especially in today’s hectic and ever-changing world.
We all go through difficult times. We encounter problems at home, in our personal lives, in our relationships, as well as at work or with our finances. These are all a part of life. ... Views: 3824
I recently attended a conference and one of the speakers was David Stanley, who lived with Elvis Presley as his stepbrother since David was four years old. His book, about his experiences with Elvis, called “Conversations With the King,” just got published. The book is co-authored by ... Views: 2873
If you feel closed off, protected, or withdrawn, you can physically change this feeling in yourself. You can bring more awareness into your life by purposefully opening yourself up to the world. This can be done in stages and through many steps. It is important to know that when we are ... Views: 6588
If you have ever experienced things in your life that have hurt you, left you feeling as though you didn’t matter and no one cared about you, please don’t ever let anyone tell you to “get over it.” I would like to invite you to another way of thinking. Attempting to get over something will ... Views: 1552
What is the best outlook to have on life? If we are to have one perspective, what should it be and where should it come from? We can look at life in so many ways. We can see it as a struggle, as something to be fought against, as a hardship. At times, do we not see life from this vantage point, ... Views: 1407
Part 6 of 7 of The IMAGE Success System (Imagine, Manage, Act, Grow, “Enjoy!”)
The next step to your success is #6 - “Enjoy!” If you recall, step #2 was also “Enjoy!” because you needed to document what you wanted to ““Enjoy!”” as you accomplished tasks in the Manage, Act and Grow ... Views: 1353
Most of us long for a perfect mate and a perfect relationship, but as we know, finding the right mate and having a great relationship can be hard sometimes and love alone is not a guarantee either for that perfect relationship … but, although nothing is perfect we can learn and apply certain ... Views: 1181
Having an entrepreneurial spirit, I believe by staying focused in spite of those bumps in the road and putting your ideas into action is the ultimate test of fortitude I feel. It is important to make your dreams a reality whatever that dream is. I spoke with my brother yesterday who has type 2 ... Views: 1122
Part 5 of 7 of The IMAGE Success System (Imagine, Manage, Act, Grow, Enjoy!)
by Monica of ImageThat!
As you have Imagined, Managed, and taken Action, you should be learning something along the way! In the first steps of The IMAGE Success System, I recommended that you start a journal to ... Views: 1325
I have had the opportunity to hear Professional Speaker and New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Nichols tell her incredible story of perseverance. Through trial and tribulation she never gave up and overcame her struggles to achieve great success. Over the years I have heard many stories from ... Views: 1354
For some time I have been reflecting on and thinking about what causes the obsession with celebrities. So here is my current outlook on what I believe is going on.
Today's Society
In today's society celebrities are often worshiped and are objects of obsession for many people. And it ... Views: 13718
We’re coming to the close of another year and heading into that familiar tradition of taking stock and making New Year’s resolutions. I, for one, will not be partaking of this tradition.
As you’ve noticed, I’ve been writing about self-kindness recently, and not applying force or pressure to ... Views: 1118
Achieving any level of sustainable success in life requires you to commit to a lifelong process of growth and development. Your personal development relates to any new knowledge, ability or skill you will introduce into your life, which will better equip you to achieve the outcomes or results ... Views: 1563
It occurred to me how running is a great metaphor when it comes to the journey of removing the images and projections we have of reality and seeing reality for what it truly is. Something that can also seem to be, two steps forward and one step back at times.
When we first start running it ... Views: 2087
Self Care is about giving yourself the gift of wellness. This body is our vessel and temple. How we treat this temple reflects on our happiness and well being. So really, Self care is Self Love. It is taking time to love yourself.
I know when I don’t take time for myself It reflects on every ... Views: 1039
Flirting can be seen as a magical black art that comes very naturally to some people while others can be left puzzled by it. The aim of flirting is to let someone know you are interested in them; it is not to try to impress them. If you flirt with someone you like and they like you they will ... Views: 996
Q. Can positive and negative thinking and feeling really affect you physically?
A. Yes, definitely… and I’ll prove it!
You will need:
* A few people, the more the better.
* About two minutes of time
Method:
First test – Hold your arm (the one you write with) straight out in front ... Views: 1970
Millions will flock to the latest fad diet or exercise sensation guaranteed to bring the results that have eluded them for years. Unfortunately, many of these resources will be set aside and forgotten then quickly replaced by the newest version. The one thing they all have in common is the basic ... Views: 1559
Recently, a seeker said to me:"I have been working on self improvement for a long time,but I find that the more I work on my imperfections,the more imperfections I find in myself.It is as if I have opened a Pandora box, and every affliction in the world is coming out of it. It seems that there ... Views: 1964
The Mayan Calendar comes to a close, and many predict the end of times. But I see that 2012 is a year that promises change, new beginnings, a shift in thinking. We are moving away from the information age, and moving towards an inspiration age. And as we are transitioning our behaviors from ... Views: 2630
In a funk. In a hole. In a rough patch.
Off my game. Fallen off.
Hit a wall. Hit bottom.
Slipping. Spiraling. Tanking. Trapped. Stuck.
Do these words ever come out of your mouth?
Face it. We all have bad days or bad seasons where we don't have a sense of well-being. Even though ... Views: 5887
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are the company that you keep?” If you have, then you understand the powerful affect that others’ attitudes can have on your own…negative or positive. Conversely, you understand that your actions toward others cause them to act and react in kind. It can be ... Views: 1703
After they hear my personal story of how I rose to a senior executive position with a Fortune 100 company in record time, many of my clients ask how if it’s also possible for them to step up their game and make a lot more money fast.
The answer is yes, but it involves some critically ... Views: 1426
I often hear from my clients that they feel overwhelmed. Generally, feeling overwhelmed means one of three things:Overwhelmed by their feelingsOverwhelmed by time pressuresOverwhelmed by how to do things ‘right’The feeling of overwhelm is generally caused by how we are treating ... Views: 2901
In order to find peace, we do not need to escape the moment we are in. We may think that we must have things be a certain way in order to feel peaceful. We may believe peace can only be found during certain types of moments. This is not true. All moments can provide peace to us if we can be with ... Views: 1272
Part four of seven of The IMAGE Success System (Imagine, Manage, Act, Grow, Enjoy!) This should be a fun part of making your Imagine happen. This is where you start to see some results - but only if you take action! And remember, after each action you take, you get to Enjoy!
Let's review ... Views: 1146
Human beings have survived for 2.5 million years because we are the most highly adaptable species on the planet. We adapt to both subtle and extreme shifts in our environment quickly. And for the most part, I believe, gracefully.
When I used to visit my grandmother in Indiana, I’d fly in and ... Views: 1497
Have you ever felt like your back was against the wall? You didn’t know what to do? Everyone goes through periods when they feel pressured.
Why do some people succeed when their back is against the wall, while others fold?
There are many examples of how people perform when they are ... Views: 3040
Our mind seems to wander on its own, seeming to escape our abilities to tame it. How do we go about harnessing our thoughts and controlling our mind so that we can be present? This is a very good question and one that many have tried to answer. But there is no one answer, for it really comes ... Views: 1234
Recently I was watching television and caught the tail end of a powerful statement. I wish I knew who to credit for his/her brilliance. The statement was "Settle the past. Engage the present and believe in the future."
WOW, what an insight! I flew out of my chair to find a pen so that I could ... Views: 1447
We all want to improve and become better people. We all want enjoy a better existence so that we can live a more fulfilling and happier life.
This can all be achieved when you have a proven guide to self improvement in your armory.
I developed an obsessive passion for betterment and ... Views: 1183
Not often thought about is how your favorite brands help you meet intrinsic emotional needs for love, safety, security, comfort, acceptance, and relationships with other people.
Why do some people own a iPhoneTM vs. an AndroidTM, ? Why choose StarbucksTM over Dunkin DonutsTM? HummerTM vs. ... Views: 969
By Ram Giri Braun, Ph.D.
It doesn’t take any effort to fall in love. Suddenly the walls you’ve built around your heart crumble and you experience what you are at your core: alive with the bliss of the heart. Suddenly your ego has evaporated and all you can think of is how to make your beloved ... Views: 1206
Michael Beckwith said, “A bad day for the Ego is a good day for the Soul.”
It took me a while to figure out the Zen Approach to Happiness.
Have you ever felt like you wasted a beautiful day by pushing your way through, and by the end of the day you were frustrated that you couldn’t make ... Views: 1197
Protecting your life purpose and potential by Arnold Groenewald
So much focus has been placed in recent years on safety in the workplace. In almost every environment it is expected of people to wear the necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to protect themselves from injury to the ... Views: 769
People spend lots of money visiting seminars or reading books on the topic “how to be successful in life”. Well, there is another, more entertaining way to come close to the fundaments needed for success. You can learn about those fundamental lessons by simply playing video games. I’ve made a ... Views: 2256
No matter if you are business person who is trying to stay mentally sharp or someone who is learning for the final test, there are many things you can do to improve the memory. I’ve made a list of the top 5 promising ways to enhance your memory and keep it in great form.
Try to create healthy ... Views: 1020
A couple of days ago I jokingly posted on my facebook status,
"I was going to blog today about writer's block but I couldn't come up with anything."
And then I started writing this. It took forever.
For the past two years I have been writing regularly- blogging a couple of times a week ... Views: 1373
There is a way to live the dream we carry in our hearts. The way we achieve our goal is through proper goal setting. These goals may be personal goals, professional goals or both.
You are far above the crowd if you
1. Made a decision to follow your passion
2. Know what you want and why you ... Views: 1367
Do you use a timeline to achieve your goals? If you have been struggling with your goals you might find it useful to create a timeline that maps out exactly when you will complete each of the steps along the path to your goal. Using a timeline to help achieve your goals is a powerful way to keep ... Views: 7521
When we wake up in the morning, what do we think about first? Is it what do I have to do next, where do I have to go today, or what needs to be done? How rarely do we think about how we are doing and what we need? So often we overlook ourselves from the very beginning. It starts when we wake up ... Views: 1199
‘Our shadow is waiting patiently for us to come retrieve our power from the dark recesses of our unconscious mind.’ Debbie Ford
Self Sabotaging behaviours are in place,
One: to confirm our Limiting Beliefs, to keep them in place, to keep proving them to be the truth.
Two: to be loyal to ... Views: 1733
Picture yourself at a New Year’s party, on the last day of 2012. You are preparing to head into 2013, and are raising a glass to toast the last hours of 2012. Because it was the best year you’ve ever experienced you have plenty to celebrate.
Now imagine that over the next 12 months you will ... Views: 1141
I hear so many leaders express impatience about where they are right now in terms of their careers. Attitude and perspective have a direct effect on everything around you, though, so frustration with your present situation only serves to amplify the feelings of stagnation and dissatisfaction. ... Views: 1199
Oftentimes a great looking promotion comes along only because it satisfies a temporary need. Maybe they had to fire someone, for example, or the company is in the middle of reorganization. Once the position is filled and your company feels stable again they may start a more in-depth search for ... Views: 1436
Whether we do it consciously or not, how we choose to adorn ourselves communicates messages to others. While we are often encouraged to not judge a book by its cover, we nonetheless find ourselves using people’s outward appearance as a clue about the person underneath. On one hand, we could find ... Views: 1230
While pediatricians insist that children should not be exposed to technology at an early age, every parent knows that it is difficult to keep kids away from the iPhone. Any amount of ‘screen time’ can harm the growth of kids under the age of 2, but it is not easy to stop older kids from playing ... Views: 1080