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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- The ONE Worst Excuse That Sabotages Your Dream! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Saskia RoellHow many things do you believe in and do in your life “Because everybody else does?” If you have teenagers, you've probably been given this as an excuse for unfavorable actions. For example, when our oldest son passed his driving exam, we didn’t know that the first thing he did was pick up ...
Views: 1058 - No Spare Parts: Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Judy Ringer"If you lose your purpose, it's like you're broken." ~Hugo Cabret Over the holidays, I saw the movie Hugo. I went without great expectation, but I was delightfully surprised. It's a wonderful movie, full of fantasy, fun, and food for thought. I like movies with messages, and this one had ...
Views: 859 - The Importance of a Community - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Richard AkhmerovIf there is one thing we really strive for, it is building up the community around you. Humans are a lot like wildlife in nature, we behave in a very similar way. As some of us have learned in elementary school, ecosystems are essential for the development and longevity of wildlife. Without a ...
Views: 1960 - Find Your Mantra - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Lynn Robinson"We are each responsible for our lives and, more important, the thoughts that create them. If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think." — Oprah Winfrey What you say when you talk to yourself has a huge impact on what happens in your life. The content of ...
Views: 2435 - "Thoughts, Feelings, ACTION!" The Power of Conscious Choice - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kyle PertuisI once read that we don’t have to believe everything we think; our brains appear to be incapable of not thinking - at least on the subconscious level - so that may be a good thing. Nevertheless, it is a powerful revelation to comprehend that we don’t have to BELIEVE everything we THINK. ...
Views: 924 - Where is the Value in Work/ Life Balance? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kyle Pertuisbal•ance/ˈbaləns/ Noun: An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady: "she lost her balance before falling". Verb: Keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall: "a mug that she balanced on her knee". Whether you are ...
Views: 688 - Self-Love is Narcissism; Really? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Valencia RaySelf-love gets a bum rap. Why? It’s because of the way we define it as a culture, and since “perception is reality,” we start to believe that this is “just the way life is.” I looked up the definition of “self-love” on Dictionary.com, and it is defined as: 1. the instinct by which one’s ...
Views: 920 - How To Start The Day Right In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Michael LeeKnowing how to start the day right is very important. You’ve seen what getting up from the wrong side of the bed does to people, haven’t you? From stubbing their toe on the door to ruining their breakfast - everything seems to go wrong for them. Starting the day right, however, can keep you ...
Views: 2098(2 votes) - Dealing With Emotionally Abusive Parents In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Michael LeeNobody ever said that dealing with emotionally abusive parents is going to be easy. In fact, many people have had to carry the burden with them until they become parents themselves (or even until old age!). However, it's up to you to resolve this issue. You can either let the abuse affect ...
Views: 2441 - NLP changed my life. - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from kevin TounHow Did NLP Change My Life? As an entrepreneur, I was forever searching for the next big wave, the next big thing, the magic bullet or some hidden secret that would skyrocket me into the entrepreneurial heaven. A place where all successful entrepreneurs hang out and sip on pina coladas, ...
Views: 3271 - Is Anyone Out There Alive? Tips for Creating a Positive Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Carol MorganOne of the things that I think most people lack in their lives, and certainly in their relationships, is aliveness. What is aliveness? Well, it is finding excitement and enjoyment in everything you do. It’s that blood-pumping, exhilaration, challenge, joy, stimulation, and pleasure that makes ...
Views: 1413 - Maintaining Momentum - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Sandra DawesFor many, the beginning of a new year brings promises of new positive habits and the release of old negative ones. While we start the year off motivated to make big changes in our lives, we often lose steam before the end of February. But what about those that actually do stick to their ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Personal Evolution Zone - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Shann Vander LeekI choose to live in a personal evolution zone. I prefer to evolve and improve my life with incremental steps toward profound change. Reflecting on my successes and failures in 2011 helped define my personal intentions for the new year. And while I have lofty intentions and enormous dreams, I ...
Views: 1506 - How to Avoid Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Brenda DronkersAs I am learning more and meditating more, I am finding that I have begun to shed so many of the old negative energies/triggers that have been causing me so much pain and illness in the past. Instead, I am sitting still, listening to my own heart and designing my idea of a peaceful life..at ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - Goal Setting Starts With Being Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from TJ PhilpottGoal setting should not be a reflection of your 'wild ambitions' but rather a well thought out plan targeting obtainable objectives! Making a list of goals should not be based upon whimsical urges since in doing so it is unlikely you'll become successful achieving them! Smart goal setting ...
Views: 1167 - The Rarely Traveled Path to Likeability - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Valencia RayLikeability is good for your relationship health. I’m reading “The Likeability Factor” by Tim Sanders, and he also gives lots of WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) reasons why one should choose to be likeable. It will impact your health, wealth and relationships — the “big three” for most people. I’m ...
Views: 938 - Learning To Cope With Insecurities - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Adam BenedettoIf you are insecure, know that you can change this by letting yourself see your self-worth. You do not need to continue on in this life as less, for that is what insecurity does to you. It takes away a part of you and throws it away. When we choose not to claim all of ourselves and see who we ...
Views: 1005 - "Persist Your Way To Success" - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Charles BennewithAre you sick of trying different things that don’t work? Or, have you tried and given up before even giving yourself a chance? There’s a true old saying that I love; ‘A winner is someone who gets knocked down 7 times...and gets up 8.’ There’s a few cliché’s kicking around regarding ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - "Crush Your Fears And Be Who You Were Born To Be." - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Charles BennewithAre you letting fear hold you back? Are you living life to your full potential? Fear is nothing more than a state of mind...a thought in your head. Once you realize that and overcome it, your life will never be the same again. It’s been said that achieving success in anything is 80% ...
Views: 1170 - RESOLUTIONS TO “HAVE FUN DOING IT!” - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyAre you making any Resolutions for 2012? Have you set personal improvement goals for the new year? You should. If you ask any club officers for suggestions, they will have several standard recommendations: earn your next communications award; earn your next leadership award; recruit more ...
Views: 1242 - Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Paula FracassoI once had a high-tech angel investor for a client. He often spoke about “one-time learning” for his investments. He wanted the companies he was incubating to learn a lesson the first time, not make the same mistake over again. He would have strong words of feedback for me if he believed that I ...
Views: 1215 - When You Feel Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we feel ourselves closing off and retreating from life, when we feel ourselves holding ourselves back, we must search for the reason why. For when we see and understand this, we are all the more prepared to deal with it. Retreating is our attempt at not only hiding from reality, but ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - Finding Your Meaning - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Adam BenedettoFinding out where we belong in life is very important, and that answer can be gained by going inward. We intrinsically already know what we are meant for; we just tend to overlook this. We instead look outside of ourselves for the answers, assuming they will come from somewhere or someone else. ...
Views: 1293 - How to Change Your Life By Loving Your Life Right Now - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Bob CrawfordDo you want to learn how to change your life? You can, if you are willing to love your life right now. Creating change, learning how to change your life in empowering ways, is the common thread that ties all of our goals and desires together. Yours, mine, everyone's. We all want things to get ...
Views: 1536 - Telecom training and Executive education - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from john stephanToday, we are living in an advanced and modern world where technology is increasing rapidly. This era is also known as the digital and telecom era where we can connect with our families; friends, loved ones and with other people via digital medium such as internet and mobile phones. The rate of ...
Views: 1034 - How To Improve Your Time Management Skills Using 5 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Michael LeeIf you always find yourself late for work, school or an appointment - or you often fail to finish your tasks - then you need to learn how to improve your time management skills. It’s not that hard, although it might seem that way at first. Habits can be tough to break; but if you stick to ...
Views: 1994(1 vote) - How To Build Communication Skills In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Michael LeeLearning how to build communication skills puts you at an advantage. A lot of people believe that communication is just about talking; but is it just talking that cinches the deal or gets you a job? If speaking was all it took, then you’d think there would be more successful people around. ...
Views: 2249 - Develop Exceptional Customer Service Skills With Five Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggAs a business owner, I have developed a keen sense of the attributes of people who are highly motivated as well as those qualities that lead to counter productive behavior. Regardless of the industry, customer service is key to the success of your business. Unfortunately, there are many examples ...
Views: 3140(1 vote) - Create Success in Your Life With Five Essential Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggWe can all be successful if we practice principles of success. To become successful, one has to be committed to personal growth and development, and willing to perfect practices that lead to a successful outcome. Like any other habit, developing traits that lead to success, requires commitment, ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Learn How The Japanese Photography Trends Is Getting More Innovative - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Tracy NarvaezThe Japanese photography trends are amusing and many people are keenly following the development. The country is an economic giant hosting companies and individuals who have largely contributed to the changing technology and art of taking photos. The manufacturing of equipment has moved from a ...
Views: 1532 - Life Coaching – Its Integral Role in Global Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Lizelle Le RouxSerena Williams, Bill Clinton, Andre Agassi, Hugh Jackman… just a few of the many highly successful people who use a life coach. Why? Because they know that self awareness is the key to successfully navigate obstacles, to keep taking empowered actions towards their goals, while their coach ...
Views: 3035 - Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandEveryone knows that setting goals is the foundation for reaching your biggest dreams but few know how to begin. Even when most people become good goal setters, they may still lack the tools needed to implement their plan. That’s where Building a Group comes in handy. Groups offer you ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - When the Personality Meets the True Self - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cathy EckIn 1948, psychologist Bertram Forer gave his introductory psychology students a questionnaire and told them that they would each receive a unique personality analysis based on their responses. But unbeknownst to his students, Bertram was conducting a psychological experiment. Instead of each ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - Abuse: What Causes Abuse? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt can be difficult to describe what abuse is and this is because the word ‘Abuse’ can mean different things to different people. For one person it might relate to emotional pain, for another it might involve physical pain. With there being different degrees of pain and hurt within these two ...
Views: 2250 - Shift Your Level of Engagement - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Adela RubioEver wonder how to flip the switch from 3D human to transformative energy agent? Who you are being dictates the spectrum of potential and possibility that is available to you in any given moment. How you view the world is filtered through the lens of your level of engagement. These levels ...
Views: 855 - Being Leadership in Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Adela RubioOne of the most intensive playgrounds of transformation is the shifting from outer to inner vision. It’s one thing to be at a workshop, retreat or course and experience yourself as an open and vibrant being. It’s quite another to BE the open spaciousness and vibrancy of transformation once you ...
Views: 876 - Being Happy Now - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWe think we need to be attached to things so we can be comfortable and happy. We think that by having one particular thing, we will be okay. We believe that by surrounding ourselves with our idea of happiness, then we will become happy. But this can not be further from the truth. The less we ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Personal Development Plan Template: 5-Step Personal Action Plan - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Suzanne GloverA good personal development plan template includes five steps that guide you to take action. When included, these five steps can make your personal action plan simple, yet effective. In fact, keeping your personal development strategy simple is important when seeking a good template. Why is ...
Views: 5251 - How to achieve higher levels of focus and concentration - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Tanja BogdanoskaIf you want to improve your mental focus and concentration, you must practice certain exercises. While there are many techniques that you can use to improve these kinds of mind abilities, I’ve made a list of five exercises which are effective and easy for performing. Take a look. Counting ...
Views: 1049 - How To Change Your Perception Of Life - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Adam BenedettoOpen up your perception of life and you will not only live life differently, but will see the world in a whole new way. Often, we can get locked into seeing the world as we think it is, instead of seeing what is real. This can come from how we feel about ourselves. We project how we feel ...
Views: 2798(1 vote) - How To Unleash Your Personal Power With Goal-Setting Techniques After Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Diane AdkinsPeople who suffer from depression or have other psychological problems sometimes need to learn to set positive goals and make major changes in their lives so that they can overcome these feelings and feel better. Even if you don't have any major problems, after you experience a divorce you may ...
Views: 2438 - At a Cross-Road? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinGoal setting, force of habit and comfort zone stretching can be perfectly summed up and combined by metaphorically learning to cross the road again. Imagine you’re a toddler again. You thought you could do anything. There was no fear, but no education either. Before long though, your parents ...
Views: 1129 - Become Ha-bit Better - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinHow you do anything is how you do everything. It’s a saying I’ve heard kicking about for a few years now and it’s actually a decent way of finding out what you might be doing wrong… in anything you do. What it basically means is that your traits and idiosyncrasies tend to run through all aspects ...
Views: 1135 - What's Up With Bobby's Beliefs? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cathy EckFive-year-old Bobby is just learning to read. He speaks the word bead when he should have said bed. Bobby’s father tells him that he is stupid. Bobby’s father chuckles as he utters his words, thinking he is just kidding around. But Bobby doesn’t notice the chuckle; he only notices the words ...
Views: 1415 - Develop Your Strengths and Starve Your Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked as a partner in an international consulting firm. As a part of that assignment, I helped executives learn to think strategically. Strategic thinking and strategic planning are distinct but equally important disciplines. While strategic plans are frequently and inappropriately ...
Views: 1266 - Six Things Your Life Coach Doesn't Want You To Know - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Judy WidenerThere are many confusing and false messages bouncing around in cyberspace about life coaching. After coaching 600 people over the past 13 years, talking with dozens of coaches and surfing the websites of about 100 more, I'm sharing my take on what coaching is—and isn't. I'd like to say upfront ...
Views: 2883(1 vote) - Finding Your Purpose In Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Diana ReidWith regards to finding your Purpose in everyday life what makes it so difficult? Each one of us has unique gifts and skills yet we choose to follow the crowd and become conformed into doing what everyone else is doing without giving it any thought. Yet for many people our entire lives are ...
Views: 899 - Arising from the Ashes - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Adela RubioSometimes as much as you’d like for things to be other than what they are, they aren’t. You can negotiate, reorient, delay the inevitable or even use your favorite feel good strategy and it won’t make a difference. You may even pull out your favorite books by your most beloved authors and ...
Views: 946 - Disrupt Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Alicia MarieDisrupt your life, business, relationships, or even your body, and engage in the power of a new year! You may have noticed that we as human beings have a limited ability to pay attention – you know, really be present – which is why we benefit from declaring publicly what we will pay attention ...
Views: 1446 - ***Persistence: Playing a Poor Hand Well - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Margaret Paul"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." – Josh Billings, 1818-1885Research indicates that holding good cards is actually of great benefit in life. People born into wealthy families, who are emotionally and financially supported to become all ...
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