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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- 3.3: Protect Your Mind from Garbage - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Ronald Ross“Take out the garbage!” was a command my mother shouted at me when I was a kid. Today I stuff much of it down the garbage disposal; hit the “on” switch for a few seconds and it all goes down the drain. The rest I wrap tightly in a Walmart grocery bag, place it in the garbage can out back, and ...
Views: 1208 - Entitlement Mentality: Is The Law Of Reciprocity Being Phased Out By The Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is given something, they can feel the need to give something back. This doesn’t mean that they will give something back straight away though; as they could return the favour at a later date. So as time passes, one may give something to the person or the company who gave them ...
Views: 1712 - Communication: Is Empathy Important? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings are ‘social animals’ and this is because they are interdependent. So while one may see themselves as being an individual, this is not the complete truth. The person they have come to be is the result of the experiences they have had with others and in order ...
Views: 1886 - 6 Keys to Reinventing Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Dawn ShulerWe're in the process of reinvention - all the time - because we're evolving and changing - all the time. One of my favorite quotations is "I am not the same person I was yesterday." And then the quotation I came up with several years ago after going through some intense life changes was "The ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - 3.2 Protect Your Mind from Depravity - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Ronald RossDo you watch those mystery documentaries where they take a crime and re-live it, then follow through to the capturing of the perpetrator, his/her trial and ultimate incarceration? We do. One especially gory episode we started to watch featured a variety of hideous acts that led to the ...
Views: 759 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Having Empathy? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is into self-development, they are likely to be familiar with 'positive thinking'. This is something that is generally encouraged when it comes to living a better life. Here, one will need to create thoughts that are 'positive' and do to everything they can to stop themselves from ...
Views: 1507 - Anger: Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Other People Get Angry? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt unhappy and they were to meet a friend who was happy, they could soon start to feel different. Their emotional state has then been transformed through being in the other person's presence. This can happen without one having to really do anything, and their life doesn't have to ...
Views: 3677 - Can Flaws Develop Strengths? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Marilyn EppoliteAs a child I had many animal companions. My most memorable pet was an orange tabby named Krimpy. My brother named her, if I remember correctly, because her colorings reminded him of a Tastycake Krimpet, the Philadelphia based, butterscotch dessert, or maybe because her legs were crimped. I am ...
Views: 1144 - Empathy: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To A Heightened Sense Of Empathy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on their time at school or to a time when they were playing sports, they might remember a moment when someone fell over or injured themselves. Now, as they picture this in their mind, they might see that some people laughed and some people didn’t. One way of looking ...
Views: 1849 - 3.0: Protect Your Mind – Section 3 Introduction - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Ronald RossYour mind is the singularly most powerful tool for success that you own. It is powerful beyond measure and more valuable than the combined wealth you could ever earn in your lifetime. So, like anything of value, you must protect your mind. But protect your mind from what? From the six ...
Views: 1093 - How to use The Virtual Mastermind? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyWhat is the Virtual Mastermind? Did you ever heard the Quantum Jumping? I found 6 month ago, but before I already use the Virtual Mastermind. My Virtual Mastermind similar to the Quantum Jumping. This process is very simple and effective. You are on the Meditative State and disscuss your ...
Views: 1739 - Self-Centred: Can Pain Cause Someone To Be Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings are inherently selfish and the only thing they care about is themselves. There are going to be some people who agree with this and there are going to be others who don’t. If a being from another planet landed on earth and heard this outlook from a human ...
Views: 2784 - Decision-Making Tips from an Expert Personal Coach - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMaking a decision is regarded as one of the most difficult things all of us have to do every single day of our lives. It is also one act that defines an individual who has a role of a leader. Although it is given that managers and company leaders are the ones who should make huge decisions, not ...
Views: 1730 - Be Careful of Monday Morning Quarterbacking - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Mike RobbinsWow... that was quite an exciting ending to the Super Bowl, wasn’t it? If you happened to have missed it, the New England Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. The Seahawks had the ball on the one yard line with less than a minute to go in the game and a few downs to work with. It looked ...
Views: 1366 - How to connect with your deepest dreams and desires - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Luigi PotenzaEveryone wants to be successful and have their dreams come true. We all set good goals and powerful intentions, but so often we don't know how to get there. Every time we try to pursue our deepest desire we stuck in a pattern of negative and repetitive behaviors that don't allow us to take the ...
Views: 1979 - Christian Principles for a Holy Life That Pleases God - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you live a life that is pleasing and acceptable to Yahweh God? Do you know how you can do so? Yahweh told His people, "You shall be holy; for I Yahweh your God am holy." (Leviticus 19:2, WEB) If you profess to be His, then your lifestyle has to mirror or reflect your relationship with your ...
Views: 2293(1 vote) - 2.8 Prepare for Action Set Real Priorities - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Ronald RossWould you like a simple definition of priorities? Here it is: The things that matter most. That may be far too simple a definition for a time management expert, but many books, blogs, songs and poems use that definition. “First Things First” is a book about separating the urgent from the ...
Views: 1079 - The 15 Differences Between Those Who Struggle And Those Who Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallI have noticed over time that there are distinct differences in the mindset and my entire set of lifestyle practices (be it in business, socializing, or conducting my personal affairs such as learning or just living) that I had at times which were characterized by either struggle or success, and ...
Views: 2744(1 vote) - The 7 Levels of Thought Processing in NLP - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallNow you may have just read that title and been all like “What? Seven Logical Levels of Thought Processing? What the hell does that even mean?” And I’m glad you asked (If you did), because obviously that is what this post is for! haha. So I will start by defining what exactly having “Seven ...
Views: 4848 - The 3 Levels Of Personal Development To Live Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallSo having come to this website, you are probably wondering what personal development is exactly? What does personal development mean and how does it work? Because “personal development” is a very abstract and general phrase…If we are going to develop ourselves and our lives…where do we ...
Views: 2641 - Are You Achieving Dynamic Balance? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Ellie SteeleI've always believed that if you don’t take care of your health, before long you won’t have much of anything else either. Over the years, my definition of health has evolved beyond my old mindset of nutrition and fitness. Now I take an expanded approach that includes many parameters of ...
Views: 1058 - Self-Talk: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Negative Self-Talk? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow someone treats others might reflect how they treat themselves, but then again, it might not. What this means is that there can be a big difference between how one treats others and how they treat themselves. If one was to come across someone who is kind to others, they could come to the ...
Views: 1514 - 2.7 Prepare of Action – Count the Cost - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Ronald RossDo you know the difference between price and cost? The terms “price” and “cost” can be confusing. The two terms are related, but quite different. The price is the amount you pay for a product or service. When you pay a price for something, the price represents the value of what you give up ...
Views: 721 - 2.6: Prepare for action – PLAN - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Ronald RossHave you ever ridden in a multi-million dollar executive jet? My brother has been a professional pilot all his life. I once flew with him from Colorado to Florida in one of the most technologically advanced executive jets ever built. He had been flying this magnificent airplane and his ...
Views: 1137 - 2.5. Prepare for Action: Establish Principles - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Ronald Ross“Would you like to know a quick and easy way to discern right from wrong?” I asked the students in a college class I was teaching. Every head bobbed enthusiastically up and down indicating they were interested. “Before I tell you, let me say this.” I paused as the room went silent. The ...
Views: 1097 - The Attitude of Generosity And Its Psychological Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Rossen ZotkovThroughout most cultures and societies generosity has been considered (and still so nowadays) a positive quality of human character. Even people who are not or do not regard themselves as generous if honest enough would often admit to admire and appreciate this quality in other people. Going ...
Views: 1539 - It's Normal with ADHD To... - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Laurie DuparHere at Coaching for ADHD I love getting emails from you! Especially when you ask questions and want more understanding or clarification about something ADHD related. Recently I received an email from a father asking a question about his son’s behavior. He wanted to know if it was “normal” ...
Views: 3283 - 2.4: Listen: How to Receive Advice - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Ronald Ross“Do not under any circumstances leave for Africa without sufficient funds raised to sustain you for at least three years.” That was the advice given me by a seasoned missionary as I considered taking my young family to Africa. It was good advice. We saw how good it was when we arrived in Lusaka ...
Views: 1296 - Motivation Is What Makes Us Act - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Rossen ZotkovMotivation is what makes us act Motivation is an important aspect of our lives. In fact we could say that there is hardly anything that we think, say or do without a particular reason or goal, without a particular and subjective answer to the question "Why?" It makes no difference whether it ...
Views: 1431 - Are We Stuck With What We Are? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovOur character is an aspect which plays a major role in our perception and interaction with the outside world. Ultimately, it affects our lives on many gross and subtle levels. Any excessive quality in our character can easily turn into a problem either for us or for those around us. The tendency ...
Views: 1349 - Why Abandon A Habit? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovWhile considerations on theory and practice of "How to abandon a habit?" are quite common for many people, the question of "Why should I abandon a habit?" in the first place, is often not given its due attention. At first, that question might seem unimportant. If one should consider for example ...
Views: 1431 - 2.3. Prepare for Action: Talk - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Ronald RossYou are about to change the total direction of your life. You are going to move from a life of relative idleness to one of ambition and perhaps even sacrifice and the transition can be scary. You need to talk. Some people will think you are nuts if you declare your intention to make a ...
Views: 1099 - Lifestyle Changes That Reflect Personal Growth of Character - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Sarika PeriwalLife is full of transitions; none of us remain exactly the same for any length of time. This refers not only to our physical appearance, but also our attitudes, way of thinking, and emotional responses to people and situations. And this is as it should be. Life is not about standing still but ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - Part 2.1: Pray: Seek wisdom from the source of all wisdom - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Ronald RossYou pray, not because you are a wimpy, helpless, crybaby who is so insecure you think you must depend on some invisible power in the sky to get you through the day. No, you pray because you have, or at least you desire, a personal relationship with God. You believe God lives and he is interested ...
Views: 990 - Emotional Awareness: Is Emotional Awareness An Important Part Of Letting Go Of Grudges? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be moments when one looks back and remembers someone who treated them well and then there are going to be moments when this isn’t the case. This could mean that one looks back and ends up feeling angry and this may not only relate to one person, it could relate to a number of ...
Views: 1664 - Emotional Depth: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To Greater Emotional Depth? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some people have the ability to feel every emotion on the spectrum, there are others who are only able to express certain emotions. This is similar to how some people can speak a language fluently and others can only speak a few words, if that. The person who can speak a language ...
Views: 1948 - Part 2.1: Think - a Five-Step Process for Problem Solving - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Ronald RossIf you want to do something significant with your life, you are going to have to do some real thinking. The mission you have been given is too important to leave to irrational thoughts, emotion-filled guesswork or hasty judgments. Since you have been given a mission you also have the ability to ...
Views: 984 - How to Make Decisions that You Won’t Regret - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2014 from Rodrigo ScalambriniLife is based on decisions. Either you drink a glass of coffee or you write for five minutes longer. Either you put the money in savings or you go out for a nice dinner. Either you ask for the divorce or you keep trying for one more year. Decisions. Often they hurt, but that's a good sign. ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - Prepare for Action - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Ronald RossNow that you have discovered and refined your purpose for living it is time to prepare for action. This is an important step. Do not deceive yourself that just because you have defined your purpose for living that everything from now on will be downhill. After exploring a variety of jobs and ...
Views: 1053 - True Self: Is Life About Finding Ourselves Or Creating Ourselves? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough life is rarely black and white, this doesn’t mean that one’s mind is able to realise this. Instead, one can end up seeing their whole life in this way and not only is this limiting, it also doesn’t reflect reality. While it could be said that some people think like this and some ...
Views: 1542 - Irrational Feelings: Do You Have Irrational Feelings? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because one feels a certain way, it doesn’t mean these feelings reflect what is currently taking place in their life. One can then come to the conclusion that their feelings are irrational. This could be something that one experience from time to time or it might be a regular ...
Views: 2534 - Everything you believe....is wrong! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Walt GoodridgeThis house of cards we refer to as our society's current belief system is crumbling. The cloak of deception upon which that belief system is based is unraveling. Everything you've been told, believe and accept to be true about many aspects of reality is being challenged and exposed as simply ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Thanksgiving at Grandma’s House - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Ronald RossBack in the 1950s my brother and I loved going to Grandma and Grandpa’s house for Thanksgiving Day. When I was ten years old we took one of those memorable trips from Norfolk, Nebraska to Julesburg, Colorado where Grandma and Grandpa lived in a small white house just catty-corner from City ...
Views: 1096 - How to Manage the Finances of the Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, money matters even to the elderly. In some cases it matters most to them. Their needs can often become a long list of medical supplies, special shoes, medications, special health care, food – and the list goes on. There may come a time when it becomes necessary to manage your ...
Views: 1855 - Appreciation: Can Suffering Lead to Greater Appreciation Of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is human nature to only appreciate something when it is not longer available. So when one has something in their life, it is easy for them to take it for granted. Not only can this apply to ‘things’, it can also apply to the people who are in one’s life. In the ...
Views: 2544 - How You Define Yourself Makes a Difference - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Ronald Ross“I’m just the bastard son of an L.A. whore.” The comment startled me as I conversed with a handsome gentleman before church began. His definition of himself makes clear my assertion that how you define yourself makes a difference. The easiest way adults define themselves is by their ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Achieving Balance in Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Richard GreeneWhat is balance? What is balance in life? We often hear people talk about being out of balance in life or complaining about their life being lopsided. Usually, these complaints involve work and the fact that it can sometimes seem to consume your waking periods. One of the first things that I ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Do You Practice Continuous Improvement? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Richard GreeneDo you practice continuous improvement? If you are Peak Performer, you do! Peak Performers know that part of being on top of their game is working on always getting better. In fact, anyone who is a Peak Performer in their profession, sales or something else, knows that working to improve your ...
Views: 2083 - 5 Ways Business Owners Can Overcome Their Fears - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Andrea NovakowskiFear is a powerful instinct, one that colors many of our decisions whether we’re aware of it or not. Think about it: how often are you influenced, or even paralyzed, by your fears of what could go wrong? Yet some people have figured out how to use fear to their advantage, to harness fear’s ...
Views: 1532 - Find success, not decay - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Kenneth LindI googled “how can I improve my life” and got 216,000,000 results in one third of a second. Millions of different people worldwide are contributing advice. The problem is not finding advice but finding some that I can use. There must be help for people in my circumstances in there ...
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