Empowerment Articles

The recent “Longevity Issue” of Time Magazine held great promise—an entire issue devoted to the joy of longevity, how great! Then I read the very first article title on the cover: “The Alzheimer’s Pill: A radical new drug that could change old age.” My heart sank. My excitement vanished. Once again, getting older was automatically associated with decline and dementia. Don’t misunderstand me: there are numerous individuals suffering with Alzheimer’s, and I am thrilled that th

I shaved my head again last week. This is the fourth time in the past five years I've done this. As has been the case for me before - it feels both liberating and vulnerable. My hair has been thinning for about ten years (most significantly in the past two or three) and, as I've written about a few times previously, this has caused me a great deal of fear, insecurity, and self criticism. These feelings are not new and aren't specifically related to my thinning hair (although it is definitely something that triggers them for me in an intense way).

If you lived in a traditional society and presented your tribal shaman with a case of cancer, arthritis, heart disease, snakebite or the breakup of a relationship, the shaman would address the immediate problem and then search for the deeper emotional or psychic disturbance that was causing your ...

It happens to all of us when we desire to fix, change, or shift something: we push when we could ride. What’s that really about? Years back, the guy cutting my hair told me about a conversation he’d had with a co-worker. She had complained that her father had used the push lawnmower on their acreage when he could have used the riding mower. He told her, “That’s how you live your life.”

What gets your employees, contractors, or freelancers charged and ready to go? If you don’t know you should find out because the very success of your business could depend on it. And besides, why wouldn’t you want to work with a group of people who are raring to go, bringing you tons of customers, making you huge profits, and eagerly spreading your message? So what can you do to keep the spark alive? Listen to what motivates them. Here are the top 5 things that motivate your closest allies;

I'm sometimes amazed and embarrassed by how critical I can be - both of other people and of myself. Even though I both teach and practice the power of appreciation (as well as acceptance, compassion, and more) when I find myself feeling scared, threatened, or insecure (which happens more often tha I'd like it to), I notice that I can be quite judgmental. Sadly, as I've learned throughout my life, being critical and judgmental never works, feels good, or leads me to what I truly want in my relationships and in my life. Can you relate to this?

"Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance." Brian Tracyn I am writing for me but you can listen in. Thanks for ...

Over the years, I have seen people coming in to see me with all kinds of issues and conce s. Not long ago, I saw a few clients coming in with a different kind of complaint. They were not so conce ed about themselves, but were worried about a dear friend or family member going through a critical illness. This particular woman stated that she wanted to be supportive for her friend, yet was conce ed about being too pushy or intrusive.she just wasn’t sure how to handle her involvement. First I told her how lucky her friend was to have such a kind and compassionate friend as she.

SELF-HELP represents a nearly $10 billion per year business, according to Marketdata Enterprises, with categories ranging from diet and exercise to self-esteem and assertiveness training. Are you a struggling sales professional looking for a career boost? There are hundreds of books just for you! Does your relationship need rejuvenation? There are countless books, audio programs and workshops tailor-made for that category. Personal finances got you down? A brief glance throug

How much time do you spend complaining that things are not going well? Are you unhappynwith your outcomes? Maybe it's time to take responsibility for what is working andnwhat is not. Basically, if you realize that your thoughts, feelings and actions put you where you arentoday, then your ...

This is the time of year when people get off the proverbial treadmill of their workday world and allow themselves some time to reflect on the past year - what they accomplished, what they didn't, what was good, and what wasn't so great. Too often people feel like they've fallen short of their expectations of themselves and spend the time beating themselves up over mistakes, missed opportunities or what 'could have been'. Perhaps this is why many people fall into a bit of a depressed state at this time of year.

Surely, the mental energy you’re giving current (or old) issues is accomplishing something, right? It depends on if you’re thinking or processing. You, too, may appreciate this exchange betwee Bob Proctor and Leslie Householder when they met, before she wrote her first book that became a best-seller. He told her she was fairly balanced between right and left brain but was more of a creative type. She disagreed and informed him she was a math major, analytical, that she constantly thought about her life and everything (always in thinking mode). She admitted she was a processor.

Our country and our world is experiencing major financial chaos due to overspending and poor management. People are vocal and a relatively high percentage of them are sharing their desire to reduce spending and refrain from raising taxes, at least until we can get more balance in our economy. People want jobs and better income; it does take money to survive! The news headlines the debt and crisis mentality so it is always on our minds.

As a peace-loving Libra, I’m always looking for ways to minimize conflict, ways for us to get along better, regardless of our differences. So I was quite taken with a post a friend forwarded to me: “Explain your anger, don’t express it, and you will immediately open the door to solutions instead of arguments” (author unknown). Sounds nifty, doesn’t it? Defending or Explaining? But here’s the thing: most of us think we’re explaining our anger/upset, when what we’re really do

ou're obsessed. You're obsessed with your work, your craft. You think about your art, your character, painting, sculpture, upcoming tour, or screenplay seemingly every waking minute of every day. Heck, you even dream about it! This fiendish infatuation with your craft, the passion that drives you to get out of bed in the morning is a wonderful gift. Why is it, then, that this fixation on what makes the earth move for you can also stop you dead in your tracks? Cold. Left abandoned by the "What if's" or "I'm not enough's" or any version of "I can't because".

Live psychic advice is cropping up all over on the Internet. Is it possible to get a real psychic reading online in a few minutes? The answer is yes and no. When getting a live online psychic reading by phone, it's helpful to know what to look for and how to prepare.

I was deeply saddened to learn about the recent death of Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Gwynn. Tony was a star for the San Diego Padres in the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to being an incredibly talented and accomplished athlete, he had an infectious smile and personality. I didn’t know Tony personally, but he was always someone I respected and admired – both for his skill and for the type of human being he seemed to be.

Every relationship’s cornerstone is based on trust. And trust comes from telling the truth. So what is the reason so many relationships fail? Here are five: 1. The Half Truth. Telling the other person only what you want them to know or what they only want to hear is a slippery slope. Jack Nicholson told Diane Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give, “I’ve always told you some version of the truth.” 15 minutes later he had a heart attack. Nothing breaks trust more than finding out your skirt was stuck in your pantyhose from the waiter rather than your husband.

Life is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life.

From the moment we came out of the womb if not earlier we learned how to become fearful. Even the most fearless of us were soon convinced not to trust our own instincts because they weren’t considered as reliable as those of our parents, teachers, or bosses. Then as we started to succeed…our first real smile… first word…first step we strived to do it again and again because of the big reaction we would get.

Money and manifesting. These are big topics especially since the authors of The Secret resurrected the Law of Attraction recently. Many men took the principles of the laws of attraction and the power of positive thinking and found they had no problem with manifesting. But many women found ...

Failure! Just the word “failure” can send shivers up and down our spine. If you’re like me and many of my clients, you’re probably not a big fan of failing. However, if you think about some of your biggest failures in life, haven’t they taught you a great deal and been extremely valuable to ...

That’s the message printed on the front of my mini notebook that I keep by the bedside and carry around with me for my creative capture moments. In recent weeks, examples of the three phrases have been popping up in everyday life. Brenda, a client turned colleague met up with me for some consulting on a complimentary therapy practice she is building. After two hours of her telling me all the reasons she could not get started and the people who prevented her from doing so, I concluded the meeting and I have not heard from her since.

Ever wonder why some people always appear to be genuinely cheerful and happy and others don’t? Of course we all have our moments but when we meet these perpetually sunny individuals while we are experiencing a bit of a drought for those positive vibes the clash of energy almost serves to further irritate us, doesn’t it? It almost seems as though they are somehow blessed with attributes that are not available to the rest of us mere mortals. Have you ever stopped to really consider why that is? The truth is blessings, luck and fate has nothing to do with it.

It is said that the number one skill required in being able to communicate effectively is the ability to listen. As you might already realise, listening is different to hearing. There is a lot of buzz about active listening – where your focus is entirely on the words that are coming out of the person you are listening to. Active listening makes the person talking feel like they are being heard. Now, that is a good thing by any account. If you wish to take it up a notch, then please practise empathic listening. What is empathic listening?

Trees don’t try to keep their leaves when autumn arrives, nor do they resist new growth in the spring. But, that’s how we sometimes approach our lives. Life asks, insists really, that we engage a continuous shedding and new growth aspect. Maybe you’re trying to hang onto something it’s time to let go of or trying to change something not ready to shift just yet.

“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you’re riding through the ruts, don’t you complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” ~ Bob Marley “Blame no one. Forgive yourself and others. There is no room for lifelong grudges or guilt complexes in such a short span as a lifetime.” ~ Joel Osteen Often times we carry negative feelings towards others.

1. You are the expert on you. You don't need anyone to tell you what you're like or what your are capable of. Nobody else knows you as well as you do. Therefore, you are the only person who can and should decided what is right for you. No-one else's opinion matters. 2. You are not broken; you ...

When we think of relationships, we normally think of how our partner is treating us, whether we are happy and feel heard. We tend to weigh the pros and cons of the relationship and then consider how we feel about our partner. But what if your happiness in your relationship has as much to do with how you feel about yourself as it does with how your partner is treating you? Have you noticed that leaving one relationship and beginning a new one doesn't necessarily solve everything? At first you think this person is different and now you will be happy forevermore.

The mind is a terrible thing to waste and boy, do we ever waste it!! No one teaches us how to use our minds constructively. We should learn this in Grammar School. Instead we use our minds destructively; totally living from the unconscious mind instead of the present place we are in. Our minds ...

I was enjoying a lovely dinner last night at a little French restaurant at The Farmer's Market in Los Angeles last night when I overheard a neighboring conversation. Ok, I was deliberately eavesdropping. I admit it. Those who know me already know that listening to how other people think is a favorite pastime of mine. In a not so covert attempt to hear better, I scooched my chair a little closer and ran smack into the void of quiet desperation.

Do you ever feel afraid to be as you are? See if actor Patrick Stewart’s story and these comments help you think or feel differently about this. Tavis Smiley interviewed Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation). The topic of Stewart’s famed hairless dome came up, and Stewart revealed he was as bald by age nineteen as he is today; and that for years, he wore a comb-over. His defining moment came after lunch at the home of a Hungarian black belt Judo player, who was also a director, and his wife. The couple left the room—Stewart thought to make coffee.

Mary Schmidt Amons is perhaps most known for her role as a cast member of Bravo's Reality series Real Housewives of D.C. The spotlight gave her an opportunity to bring awareness to Labels for Love, a charity she founded in 2006 to raise critical funds to support women's and children's organizations where it is needed most. What you may not know about Mary is the TV show was only one small step in her life-long mission and heart's intention to nurture, to be of service and to mindfully grow as an ever evolving spiritual human being.

Setting goals and achieving goals is something that most of us want. The key is to differentiate between a goal and a mere wish. A wish is something that people dream about. A goal is accompanied with a plan and a time line. My definition of the word goal is: G.O.A.L – Getting Over All Limitations. So, here are my 7 steps to goal setting:r

Byr Bhasweti Gewhas, PhD, CHt. We all want love - those who lost their partner, or divorced or separated from their spouse, ended a unfulfilling relationship or searching to find the soul mate but without much success. The valentine day can bring the painful reminder of what they are truly missing in their love life as it can be very stressful to be lonely and feeling inadequate.

Like any emotion, stress is an individual, personal experience. But there’s one KEY stressor we’d benefit from knowing more and doing something about.

You've worked long and hard at developing and honing your craft. You've put your fears aside and went to audition after audition even for roles you knew you didn't have much of a chance of landing. You've struggled yet managed to keep a roof over your head and food in your belly. You even got some recognition as an "artist to watch". And just when you think you're finally in a position to finally get a break - one that will catapult you into the career and lifestyle you've longed for - the industry seems to have lost its love affair with you.

Moment to Moment: How we view each moment and what we think about and what we tell ourselves affect how we feel. I realize this isn’t new information yet it can remind us of our own singular and powerful role in the unpredictable scheme of our current lives. The interconnected link between ...

Have you ever communicated an idea to another person and not received the response you wanted or expected? Have you ever experienced an easy flow of communication with some people, but there are others that you just don't seem to be able to get on the same "page" with? In this article, you're going to discover why. And, you're going to discover how you can mold the way you communicate with others so that what you mean to communicate comes across and you get the results you're looking for!

When you show up with love in your heart, what is returned to you is pure love.

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you might have seen my post: "Note to woman blabbing in the corner of Starbucks: The expiration date on blaming you parents for your misfortune is long past." If you know me at all, you know I'm an observer of the human spirit and the human condition. In today's world of ubiquitous coffee shop public gathering places and loud cell phone conversations broadcasted to anyone within 20 yards, its easy to observe the state of society content and discontent.r

We have all heard the phrase, “Forgive and forget,” but how easy is it do either of those things? If only we could forget… maybe it wouldn’t be so hard to forgive. And sometimes we’ll offer someone our forgiveness… but the truth is that the scar of their unkind words or deeds remains. How do you “get over it?” When our emotions get hurt, it can take some time to heal. Arguments can lead to resentment, especially if we tend to repeat the same misunderstandings with the same person over and over. It’s easy to take another’s actions personally, as well.

Last year Freya bought a house about twenty minutes drive from where she used to live. While she loved her new home, she missed her frequent visits to a local store, where she bought organic teas, spices and oils. Until recently Freya also visited Auntie, who lived in a residential home near the store, so the trip conveniently combined two visits. Freya thought deeply about a lot of things but the twice monthly visit just seemed like a practical solution to her new life.

A positive self image is one of the most essential things we can have in our quest for happiness. It is also very important in being able to find love and create a healthy relationship. Your self image is the way you see yourself. Your thoughts, feelings and beliefs about what kind of a person you are. Many people have a negative image of themselves which has no valid basis in reality. It is all too easy to focus on our bad points, and ignore or dismiss our good qualities. Human beings have a terrible tendency to focus on what’s wrong rather than what’s right.

For some writers, the word “outline” is akin to a four-letter word. It doesn’t have to be that way. Yes, there are successful authors—and I do mean best-selling authors—whose practice is to let their fingers fly and write by the seat of their pants (known as pantsers), but they are few in number.

Your beliefs affect your happiness, health, relationships and your future. Beliefs are easy to change with the right foundation and procedure. Utilizing the way you mind works enables you to use six simple steps to transform your limiting beliefs. Beliefs and certainty Beliefs are simply thoughts or ideas you hold with level of certainty. Not too long ago most of the population believed with certainty that man couldn’t fly, the earth was flat and putting a man on the moon –

Recently I was asked by a Life Coach about what I taught my clients regarding purposeful behaviour. Now, some people will tell you that behaviour is driven by your values! My question is, what are your values driven by? Please think about that for a moment! I advised him that my belief is that Awareness leads to Attitude, Attitude leads to Habits, and Habits lead to Action (Behaviour). So, here is my 4 steps process to creating and maintaining positive behaviour!

Are You On Track to Achieve Your Career Goals? By Michelle Chung and Nancy Donahue, Partners Do you feel that your career is stuck in a rut? Perhaps you get up each day and work hard, but feel you are running on a treadmill rather than making great strides? Why is this so? Maybe it’s time to consider a new approach to jumpstart your career. Humans are naturally goal driven. From the time we are born, we have goals. Have you ever thought about how babies learn how to talk an