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Dr. John Izzo interviewed over 200 people, researching the secrets of living a meaningful happy life. Wise elders advice and his experiences teach us how to practice them Dr. John Izzo’s Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die (Berrett-Koehler, January 2007) is based on his highly ... Views: 3005
What does your block look like? How does it behave? Here are some tips to help you kick the “buts” about blocks.
I don’t believe in writer’s block, just the fact that one or more questions need to be asked; and, relaxed patience is needed while the answer comes to you.
When I attempted my ... Views: 2017
Mission and vision statements generate a lot of attention in the business world, ever wonder why? Building a successful business is part of the motivation. After all, you should understand exactly why you are in business. Your employees should not only reflect this but deliver on that ... Views: 6692
Living and Enjoying “NOW”
The essence of Zen teachings is taking our awareness deeply into “Now”.
Current and past sages, saints, gurus and teachers have always tried to get us to understand that to eliminate pain and suffering from our lives we have to shift our consciousness from the past ... Views: 1810
A Book Review of Danny Pettry’s (2009) Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom: A Recreational Therapist’s System on How You Can Become Great at Anything
Danny Pettry, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University has been ... Views: 1918
Perhaps you’ve asked yourself how can we raise the vibrational level of everyone in order to lift ourselves to a fifth dimensional level? Well it’s actually much easier than you can imagine—so easy that many will not believe it can be so simple.
If you can imagine a huge ladder going all the ... Views: 1769
Humans are tough. We can come through the toughest of situations and feel better for it. The problem is why you often wait for something “bad” to happen before you perform at a high level. It can all come down to how you view success and failure in your own reality.
I have four ideas that ... Views: 2312
These people cannot be millionaires! They don't look like millionaires, they don't dress like millionaires, they don't eat like millionaires, they don't act like millionaires -- they don't even have millionaire names. Where are the millionaires who look like millionaires?
The person who said ... Views: 2661
There have been many books that have influenced my path, but there are a few that stand out:
Seven Habits For Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. This was the first productivity book I read ever and it shook up my outlook. I realized that I needed to work at relationships, and that ... Views: 801
Abuse of Street drugs and powerful prescription drugs has been all over headlines, reportedly creating mental and physical repercussions which millions around the world have discovered can be avoided through the principles contained in L. Ron Hubbard’s best-selling self-help book ... Views: 2051
Here are five books that challenge conventional thinking and are worth reading.
My Experiences Preceding 5000 Burials by Hamid Bey. - The life and education of Hamid Bey. Published by The Coptic Fellowship of America.
Plan B 3.0 - Lester Brown of Earth Policy Institute has written THE ... Views: 1171
Is anybody out there - especially in this day and age - not looking to create a more fulfilling, abundant life for themselves? To ask this question in a different way, are you completely happy with the direction your life is headed or is there room for improvement?
I'm going to assume you ... Views: 1580
How to become wealthy and successful is a topic that's been written about probably more than any other. It's regarded as an "evergreen" topic because man has always been enamored with discovering the secrets of how to live a successful, more abundant life. There have been many books written over ... Views: 1514
"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," and many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent ... Views: 1531
I've written five books, including a recent one on finding happiness. I learned something by writing each of them. This article contains writing tips for aspiring and experienced writers.
Writing A Book
Writing a book is the easy part - and that’s not too easy. Selling it is the hard ... Views: 1884
I thought I would share with you a view on Leadership that I hold near and dear to my heart. It is from the book the Tao Te Ching, the traditional Chinese text of philosophy written around 6th Century B.C., Verse 66.
Even though this text was written thousands of years ago, it still holds ... Views: 3075
Is the word success synonymous with the word wealth? To answer this question, who do you bring to mind when you think about success? Do you envision somebody like Donald Trump or do you see somebody like Mother Theresa instead?
I'm sure we'd all agree that, with the wealth and high profile ... Views: 1329
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Got family baggage? Then you need to lighten up your load with Libby Gill’s Traveling Hopefully: How To Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life. This interesting and inspiring book covers every possible area of getting rid of the toxic family legacies and beliefs that ... Views: 1817
Here's a question man has been asking himself for thousands of years now and he'll continue to ask it for thousands of years to come: "what is the secret to success?". The answer to this question may startle you, it may anger you and it may even leave you feeling a bit empty. The answer is not ... Views: 1180
Why do a very small number of people live a life of success and fulfillment while the vast majority struggle daily just to maintain the status quo? Have the successful amongst us been somehow "chosen" by the Gods of achievement and abundant living? Is there some deep, dark mystery behind a truly ... Views: 1198
At a conference this year, I heard many self employed and small business owners lamenting how hard they were working, yet not gaining any new business growth or profit. In today’s business environment many emerging entrepreneurs mistakenly attempt to wear all the hats when running their ... Views: 1454
Article Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life')
Author: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self help books, Success, Success Principles
Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock
Other Articles ... Views: 2787
There have been many books written over the years on the topic of success and abundant living; many more than can be reasonably counted. And the future is sure to see many, many additional books of the same genre. As long as the human race continues to persist, there will always remain a demand ... Views: 1078
FORGIVENESS - Feeling or Action?
For a long time I struggled with being able to forgive. Maybe you have felt the same way?
In my “green sky” upside down thinking, I always thought forgiveness had to be a feeling. Something that made ME feel better inside towards the person I was trying to ... Views: 1817
Can Panic Away work for you? According to it's author, it provides quick relief from anxiety and is a natural method to stop panic attacks. This Panic Away review discusses the program and what it really provides and gives a clearer understanding of whether it can work for you.
Cognitive ... Views: 1170
Elizabeth Edwards' new memoir, Resilience, is about to be released in a few days. Her publisher, Broadway Books, says Edwards has written "an unsentimental and ultimately inspirational meditation on the gifts we can find among life's biggest challenges."
If anyone is qualified to write on ... Views: 1134
"A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us." - Franz Kafka
When I was working abroad in Japan and going through a particularly miserable period of my life, a friend offered to lend me her copy of A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Though I had heard of The Power of Now several times ... Views: 1291
Five Books have changed my life and I would like to tell you about each book and why it was life changing.
Wishcraft by Barbara Sher: I read this book years ago and Barbara helped me make many life decisions. As a creative person, with multiple interests and talents, I found it hard to focus ... Views: 1451
I fell in love with books as a young girl, when my sisters and I read every Nancy Drew book we could get our hands on. Creative fiction opened up entire worlds to me, both real and imaginary.
As I got older, Jane Austen’s novels introduced me to English country life and I fell in love all over ... Views: 1544
Now that you’ve learned some of the basics about sleep, let’s take a look at some common myths about sleep that may be contributing to your sleep problems.
MYTH 1: Spending more time in bed at night will give me a better chance of falling asleep.
Actually, the opposite is true. The longer you ... Views: 1809
Hopefully, you now have a better idea of where to find information on self-harm, the types of resources that are out there, and some of the treatments for self-harm. Below, we turn our attention to the specific ways in which you can go about finding help in your area, as well as some important ... Views: 2177
Several different types of treatment may be helpful for self-harm, including the following:
+ Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT helps people learn new skills for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. CBT is often a fairly structured treatment, with a clear agenda for each ... Views: 2620
***The following is taken from John Morton’s book, You Are the Blessings: Meditations and Reflections on Life, God and Us. The book contains a Light-filled view of things, presented from John’s unique point of view. There are reflections -- from a couple of lines to a page or two, poetic ... Views: 1606
You own your garden of life.
You can raise gorgeous roses,
or let the weeds take over.
To nourish the roses,
you need mental and spiritual energies.
You have all the tools available
to have the most exquisite garden imaginable.
Your energy is dissipated
by holding back feelings and ... Views: 1480
The bottom line is that to be successful in business and in life you’ll need to cultivate a sense of balance in your life. Choose to do work you love, delegate the rest. Find time each day to sit quietly with yourself and enjoy the tranquility of not having to think about anything but ... Views: 1024
The power of thought. Isn't it amazing how whatever you focus on becomes the life you lead? Every thought that you invest in becomes your reality through the Law of Attraction. So why is it that the negative thoughts just sneak in and do their best to derail all that you've been thinking ... Views: 4475
As challenges appear in our lives, we do not always have the time or money to seek professional help, or maybe we're not ready to share ourselves with another person, i.e. a therapist. There are many self help books, and I have read a few, that made a profound difference in my life. I ... Views: 829
Recently reality came crashing into my life. I was a victim of a Ponzi Scheme that has turned my world upside down. Similar to the Bernard Madoff Ponzi Scheme, only the villain behind my story is the, Victim Millenium Bank United Trust of Switzerland, who like Bernard Madoff made promises of ... Views: 1412
At times we are moved to change something in our patterns of behavior, work, or relationships. This instinctive urge drives us on in spite of the discomfort we know our change will inevitably bring.
These silent nudges are the clarion call of Soul, as it urges us from a resting place on our ... Views: 1296
Personal development is a multi-billion dollar industry. That industry publishes literally thousands of books every year on the topic of success and how to achieve it. From the practical to the new age, there is a different flavor of book for every taste.
So, which books should you read - which ... Views: 4895
Dianetics has brought a new look to Times Square this weekend, where the world-famous New York hot dog vendors are sporting Dianetics t-shirts and selling their frankfurters under bright red and yellow Dianetics umbrellas.
The special occasion is the Dianetics "Book-a-Thon," a term coined 5 ... Views: 1401
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Speak and Grow Rich - by Eric Taylor – SelfGrowth.com’s Chief Inspiration Officer
Dear High Achiever:
Some people say the #1 Fear in Life (more than death is … Public Speaking).
I don’t necessarily know that’s true but if you’re interested in where it ranks, feel free to Google the topic and check the various surveys for yourself. This FYI is going to be focused on the core ... Views: 1428
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The Stretch [stretch] verb def - an unbroken period of time in which you are going to accomplish something.
Remember your favorite "Come from behind, when all the chips are down, able to gain victory anyway" movie? I.e. Rocky, Remember The Titans, Gladiator or The ... Views: 1735
How do you choose the best self help books? That depends on what you want to accomplish. Are you looking for peace of mind, more money or less fear? Here are five self help books which I have read and can recommend, along with some tips on how to find more that are right for you.
"Feel the Fear ... Views: 1010
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Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Anger - by Mark S. Bauer, MD; Amy M. Kilbourne, Ph.D., MPH; Devra E. Greenwald, MPH; Evette J. Ludman, PH.D.; Linda McBride, MSN
Everyone experiences feelings of anger or irritability, but people with bipolar disorder are especially prone to these feelings and the adverse effects of anger. In fact, sudden feelings of anger or irritability are key symptoms of mania. Inappropriate anger attacks occur in up to 60 percent of ... Views: 30050
Research indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of depressive symptoms for people with bipolar disorder. It is important to recognize such potential triggers, because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that depressive symptoms will ... Views: 3073
Research indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of manic symptoms (Johnson 2005; Goodwin and Jamison 2007; Bauer 2008a). It is important to recognize such potential triggers because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that manic symptoms ... Views: 9026
Have you ever realized that you have the power to get anything you want and be anything you want to be? If you’re still clueless about your abilities, continue reading and learn about the success secrets of the world’s greatest self-improvement superheroes.
In a land full of potentials, ... Views: 1167
The first step in experiencing or manifesting anything in our lives is to be clear on what it is we really want. - the word really is important here as you may or may not have yet discovered. But, how do you get clear? And how do you get to know what you really want? Begin by clearing the ... Views: 4265
Spirituality is a global, cultural (and sometimes religious) phenomenon. People have various beliefs concerning how best to receive and participate in it. Must one have a priest, minister, pope, or other intermediary, or can one have a direct, independent relationship to experience spiritual ... Views: 1637