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Her name is Holly and she is what appears to be, a typical seventeen year-old. I first met Holly at a music recital. Children as young as six years-old each took the stage and played at least one solo piece. The audience was a gathering of family and friends of the children who had been taking ...

We know, there's no time to panic yet, Christmas is just in 3 months time. Or is it 'Oh my God, it's only 3 months!' Nevermind, there's still plenty of time to look for the Ultimate Gift. And with this time ahead, we can be spoilt with choice. These short Guides will help you decide what to ...

You look in this World and you see two different types of people. You see successful people and unsuccessful people. You see happy and unhappy people. What are the differences between the two? Why is one successful and the other one not. Why does one person always look like they have a dark cloud hovering over them and the other sunshine of happiness hovering over and through them?rn rnI am here to tell you that it all starts with your mindset. Your mind will determine the di

What is faith? You hear about it. You read about it. But what is it? One dictionary defines faith as “a confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, an idea, or a thing; a belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.” To me, faith is ACTION. One of my favorite passages from the Bible defines faith: For we walk by faith, not by sight. —2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)

While the process of interviewing depends largely on the independent approach of the interviewer, there are few things that would make an immediate impact in case if you were to follow the same. Here are some handy tips on how you could make the interviewer think about giving you an upper edge over the others : You need to make a conscious effort to smile when you enter the room and greet the person or people sitting in the room. If possible try and get an understanding of ho

As a parent, we always want to teach and guide our children to do the right thing. We use our own life experiences, the challenges we’ve faced, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way to influence our son or daughter’s growth. This guidance helps form our child’s values, and will help build a life of integrity, happiness and success.

Call it Spiritual Aerobics, call it Soul Toning, call it a Consciousness Workout or Waking to Oneness; this simple 2-minute exercise will clear away the cobwebs and leave you feeling good. You don’t need candles or incense. You don’t need chanting monks or gongs or bells. You can do it at your desk at work, on your way to work, or sitting on the edge of your bed when you wake up in the morning. You can do it with your eyes closed or (useful if you’re reading or driving) open. But, before you start, let’s take a quick look at the meaning of FeelGood.

J Is For Joy I don't know about you, but most of the time, joy seems to be the furtherest thing from my mind. I get so caught up in the stress, distress, and sadness of life that I have to ask myself, “Is that all there is?” It could be said that I am so en-tranced by the darker aspects of life that I cannot see the light. Spiritual psychologist Stephen Wolinsky has studied this phenonmenon and written a book entitled "Trances People Live". Trances are unquestioned thought

People are generally creatures of comfort and habit and whenever something big or small—changes oftentimes we feel that our entire world goes into a downward spiral. And that is precisely why we have to prepare ourselves for a positive change and not allow any negative thoughts and emotions which could enter our mind. Change is something which many individuals do not deal with very well. The way you face and deal with changes is entirely your own choice, so the aim is to ch

Your most recent attempt to persuade your boss of how much you deserve that raise/bonus/perk landed in the unfathomable depths of his “No way no how” with barely a ripple. You are depressed, disgusted, and yes - truth be told - massaging your hurt ego with liberal doses of self-pity. Which brings to mind all the times your boss has been less than appreciative of your skills, talents, efforts, unpaid overtime, etc. Like always! And down the road of history you go, your self-p

If you are using your blog to support sales and marketing, you can't afford to throw spaghetti on the wall and hope that something will stick. Here are 4 things to cover (not necessarily in one single post :)) for sales- and conversion-focused content: 1. Cultivate Personal and Emotional Connectionr Unless you are Walmart of your industry, you want to be competing on more that price & features.r

Houston we have a problem. Last week was the huge Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with over 70,000 delegates from all over the world visiting our fair city. As an Aussie expat living in this great country, I had the pleasure of attending a fancy schmancy luncheon honoring Australia and sat next to an oil & gas recruiter from Perth where the economy is thriving to the point of less than 4% unemployment. Andrew Tomich of Hudson said by the year 2020 they will need 250,000 more workers to cope with the rapidly flourishing industries in Western Australia.

Having a signature program doesn't mean you'll build a successful coaching business. But not having one means you don't have something to sell and when you don't have something to sell, you don't have a business. If you're ready to have a coaching business that is fulfilling and satisfying, you'd probably want to have a signature program that’s a reflection of who you are, encompassing your value, conviction and superpowers. You want a program you can call your own, and can be proud of.r

In this age of information overload and instant gratification, it’s not uncommon that we feel overwhelmed. We wake up to 52 emails in our inbox, each demanding our attention or action. What to do? First step is kind of counterintuitive. Instead of trying hard to multi-task and check everything off the list – which actually scatters your attention and make your less effective – put a stop to everything and get clear on what’s important for you.

As most men who have a fear of women know, the reason for their inadequacy is almost always intrinsically related to a lack of confidence in some form. A few men either a) don't know this or b) are unwilling to admit it, but the majority of men out there know that a lack of confidence is a reason for their inadequacy. Admitting this is a fairly decent first step, but the real problems arise when trying to confront this issue, and namely, when trying to fix it. A person lackin

I am sure that there will be days that you feel anything, but fabulous. It happens to me all that time, but the thing that I have to remember is that even if I don't feel like it doesn't mean that I am not still fabulous! It is so easy to get caught up in the ups and downs of life and forget. When God created me, you and everyone else He wanted, and still does, for us to be fabulous and so much more!

In the previous article we talked about instant gratification and how it manifested into an epidemic. We also discussed the psyche and how it is affected by things that try to satisfy long-term problems with short-term solutions. Now we'll dive a bit deeper, and examine the two different types of instant gratification, and why it's important to recognize them. rnThere are tons of different scams on the Internet. From easy ways to make tons of money quick, to getting rock hard

Often, we approach things with an attitude of CAN DO, when it comes to our goals. We say we’re going for it….and yet, how in alignment are our actions with the goal we want to achieve? Sometimes, we have a goal that we think everyone will approve of and yet, we’re not really all that high on it! And other times, even if we consciously believe we can get to the goal…our subconscious projects failure. Have you ever had that happen? Me too. It sucks, because we start off with

Unfortunately, in the Western world, everything is good or bad, positive or negative, right or wrong. Despite the capacity, our brains seemed to have limited bandwidth. So we stuff virtually all-incoming information into two little compartments that take up only 10% of the brain. So everything that we feel is wrong, gets filed into the wrong compartment, and everything that we feel is right, gets filed into the right compartment. This is how we approach our relationships, wor

Do you know you possess an unlimited source of power to create your own reality… a reality that can exceed your wildest dreams? Before we go any further it’s important to point out that ‘your reality’ is not controlled by governments, your boss, your parents or your friends… but solely by you! The key component that creates your own reality is your perception. Life is all about perception. It’s your perceptions what rncreate your own reality whether they’re righ

Are you tired of hearing nothing but doom and gloom about the economy? Perhaps you’ve recently lost your job and all you’ve heard is how many other people are out of work and are now competing for the same job. Don’t you wish the media would start focusing on some uplifting practical solutions ...

As an introvert with a flashier personality in words than in person, I found writing to be much more in line with my strength and personality than going to networking whatever 8 days a week, or “scoping” 3x a day. Since most of us don’t have a big content marketing budget, we have to maximize our efforts and here’s why: Most sites require original content that has not been published, which means for the time spent on creating content, we need to make sure we get the biggest bang for the buck. We need to be strategic when selecting what sites to write for.

I like pretzels but I never wanted to be one. However, I have always admired folks who took yoga classes. I tried yoga once and it triggered a nasty migraine. My mind might be flexible, but my limbs are not. Not one to give up, I decided to try again. This time I signed up for a yogalates class at the Red Mountain Multi-Generational Center in my home town of Mesa, AZ. The class is a combination of yoga and Pilates and I love it. one of my recent visits the instructor passed o

You have invested thousands of dollars in programs and trainings. You are working your butt off on your business day in and day out. You follow the instructions to a T. You do everything by the book. Sometimes you make a few sales, get a few clients… sometimes you don’t. There seems to be no rhyme or reason. You can’t figure out why, and it is frustrating the hell out of you because society has trained us to operate on the binary system of “do something –> see outcome.”

As you may have guessed by now, this is not one of those charming little abecedaries to teach children the alphabet. This list of alphabetized words is for adults with serious problems. That's why I've discussed avoidance, becoming, conscious, define, elephants (It'll make more sense if you read that post. I hope.) and fear. Today, I'm going to talk about something that you may not think belongs with the list above. It is, however, something that is very important – perhaps

A few months ago I was sent an email link to a video by Mark Gungor, a pastor from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mark, in addition to being a pastor, is a facilitator of relationships. I watched the video and laughed so hard. Mark is also a stand-up comedian combining humor, values and real relationship ...

Blogging for business growth is not just a writing exercise in which you cough up 500 words and call it a day. When you have clear understanding of what matters to you, your niche and your business, you can use this 3-step process to generate article ideas, so you won’t be staring at a blinking cursor on a blank screen again: 1. Write down the various aspects of _____ (business, relationship, career etc.) that your ideal clients care about.

No matter how awesome your stuff is, it does you no good if you can’t communicate to the relevant people about it. When you get down to the purpose of communication, it’s to GET YOUR POINT THROUGH. Which means, if you get too convoluted in your communication you’re going to lose your audience's attention. When your audience gets lost, you don’t get your point through and they don’t understand you have good stuff for them. You don't get to sell your stuff, and that's not good for business. I see a lot of “verbal diarrhea” in most marketing communications – online and offline.r

B is for Becoming. This is important to remember: You are not what your parents, your teachers, or anyone else said about you when you were a child. You are not what your spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or anyone else thinks you are. You are not even what you think you are. You are not your past, whether that be good or bad, whether you’ve wallowed in the lower end of the gene pool, have risen to dizzying heights, or have crashed and burned. We are, all of us, in

Knowing what you want is only part of the process in living the life that you dream of.  The transformation really begins when you can start to translate what you want into radical honesty in each moment - honesty with yourself and with everyone in your life. Once we have connected to our deeper self or core, it is only then that we are even able to access our own truth. Otherwise, “our truth” is nothing more than our egos petulant desires. When we are connected to this

The great majority of those around us see work and daily activities as unpleasant, difficult and boring, certainly not something to be grateful for. A few discover the joy of work and the peace and satisfaction that flows from their gratitude for the opportunity.r

We’ve all experienced a lack of motivation at some point and sometimes it seems impossible to get it back. Well, I’m here to tell you it is not hopeless and show you some ways to break out of this slump; here are some tips or small steps on the road to positive change. Making too many decisions at the same time will exhaust you, and it does not matter if they are big decisions or small ones; it’s overwhelming to take that much responsibility on your shoulders, especiall

A “thought leadership” status is great for business and marketing. It positions you as an authority, and gives you an edge when it comes to scoring publicity opportunities, or charging a premium for your services. Good news is, being a “thought leader” is not just the playing field for the “bigwigs.” The world is a big place. There is enough for us to carve out a little piece of our pie, and claim our expert status without being the Coca-Cola, Wal-mart or Nike in our industry. Let’s start with a bike ride…rnr

When I was about ten years old, I got lost! My Father did not send out a search party and my Mother did not call the police. I had not wondered into the woods by myself, nor had I run away from home. Actually I was at home. I was in a room in my own house. But I was lost.r

Intelligence, awareness and individualism are all excellent qualities to develop in executive coaching. Interestingly, these “differientators” may have caused problems during the high school years. Embracing who you are as an individual and making full use of your most positive, unique traits is what executive coaching is all about. Traits that arise in adolescence become integral to our character well beyond high school. The nerds in science, computers and theater might

--------------------------- HAVE YOU GIVEN UP ON LIFE? --------------------------- How many times have you tried to break bad habits, and after several attempt just "thrown in the towel"? How often have you promised to change a compulsive behavior, only to find the difficulty of change is greater than your hope for a better life? Perhaps it's possible that your mind controls you instead of you controlling your mind. When you finish reading this article, you will have a clea

When it comes to living a life of purpose and destiny, it requires ALL of you. Unfortunately, there can be an inner saboteur that gets in the way of you really taking a risk to stand out and shine. What I found from working with thousands of people is that it is essential to get into right relationship with your ego and your soul. If you are not addressing the needs, conce s, and fears of the ego you will never live your Soul Purpose because the ego will attempt to trip you

When it comes to feeling happy and content, your attitude plays an important role. A negative attitude keeps you focused on the negative side of your situation. You spend more time thinking about what you don’t have; the opportunities you missed out on, the terrible things that have happened to you in the past, and the awful things that might happen to you in the future. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the “Happiness Attitude,” which is slightly diffe

Finding Your Voice in The Unexpected On a recent trip to Chicago I had a full 5 days ahead with lecturing, teaching a Reflexology workshop to health professionals, a scheduled business meeting and an extra day planned to 'do Chicago'. I was in for a surprise visit that altered my plans. I flew in the evening before the event and woke up next morning excited about the days ahead. I wasn't expecting the surprise visitor in bed with me--laryngitis! The longer we find ourselve

You’ve been putting in hours and resources into this project. The day finally comes when you are going to present it. And now it’s finally over. What do you do after? Do you celebrate? Do you go take a bath? Do you meditate and thank your spiritual team for being there for you? Do you beat yourself up for thinking it didn’t go as well as you had hoped for? Me? I clean. I clean because, not only has my house not seen a broom and a duster in like, weeks, but also because

Self Discipline Self-discipline - the act of disciplining or power to discipline one's own feelings, desires, impulses, etc., esp with the intention of improving oneself self-disciplined. Self-discipline begins with selective training and development of one’s self by creating new habits, thoughts, actions, and speech toward improving yourself and reaching goals. I have heard it said, “The price of discipline is always less than the pain of regret.” How you choose to improve yourself is up to you, but you will need discipline to do it.r

Some years back I had my first taste of Indian food and a surprising thing happened. About a half hour after I’d finished my dinner, I felt really good. I felt like I had been fed, rather than just feeling full. I’d never had that experience before, but it sure set me thinking. I liked that feeling of having been fed. I felt nourished, I felt energized and strong, I felt cheerful and happy. I wanted to enjoy more of that feeling, so I started to look at what nurtured and

Life will control you if you let it. You cannot let this happen if you want to shape life to your liking. You need to control life and dictate the terms on which you are prepared to live. It's a bit like having a staring contest with life and the first to blink is the loser. It's not quite that dramatic for most of us, but for some it is. You will do this best by using power of mind strategies to keep you strong in your resolve. Do Not Be A Victim Do not let life push you aro

She’s gone. The legendary Queen of daytime TV talk shows said her last farewell in a surprisingly quiet fashion. No guests, no celebrities, no cars for audience members, no gadget giveaways. But yet, it was an extraordinary performance by an extraordinary woman. Oprah Winfrey spoke for an hour about lessons she learned from having interviewed over 30,000 people in 25 years. She highlighted the people and stories that touched her the most and was moved to tears several times as she gave heartfelt thanks to her viewers. Here’s the takeaway for you:

The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas wrote: "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light." With apologies to Thomas, I would like to paraphrase this opening stanza of the poem: Do not go quietly into that dark night, If despair’s dire seduction you would allay; Laugh! Laugh! Awaken your heart’s delight. Despair can be seductive. With blandishments of numbness and, sometimes, sympathy, it offers reli

Yesterday I came across a “philosophy” that is frequently attributed to Charles Schultz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip. I would like to share it with you because it is simple and profound. And it will make you feel good. I call it the Feel-Good Quiz. Now, you don’t actually have to answer these questions. Just read through the whole text. You will get the point. First, name the five wealthiest people in the world. Second, name the last five Heisman trophy winne

Here’s the ONE word to follow for effective email marketing: rnRESPECT 1. Respect Your Subscribers’ Inboxr They signed up to get your freebie doesn’t mean you’ve earned your place in their inbox. Besides making good on your promise and sending the freebie, set an expectation on what they’ll get from you going forward – and deliver on it. What kind of content can they expect? How often? How’s your content valuable and relevant to them? Why would they want your content?r

A few years ago, when he decided not to run for president, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said “my head said run, while my heart said no.” What did he mean by this? Did he mean that he really should run for president but was arbitrarily letting his feelings stop him from doing it? Or did he mean that he really shouldn’t run?rnIf his decision was well thought out (and it was), he probably meant the latter: he really shouldn’t run. When we say something to the e

Your life is not only a lifelong project—it’s a lifelong learning project. Approach it that way and you’ll always be developing better, smarter habits. The problem is most people work harder on their jobs than they do on themselves. What do I mean by that?

Despite the numerous "sales page templates" want us to believe, there's no one-size-fits-all way to write a sales page. To get people to buy from you, your sales page needs to build trust. You want your readers to feel connected to you and resonate with your message. To do so, it's essential that your unique message and personality come through, and that you tailor the content to your "relationship" with the target audience. 1. Start with a POV