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Have you noticed how when you are in that kind of high from a new relationship, that all sorts of things start happening for the good? We have the tendency to claim it was because of this new person in our lives. We tend to give our power away to the relationship.

For those who take life too seriously The fact is life is supposed to fun! Do you see fun on the faces of most of the people you come into contact with during a day? And what do they see when they look at your face? As a speaker specializing in personal empowerment, I find most audiences ...

1. You have to have big dreams, really big dreams. Decide what you want and go after it. No one who has achieved greatness had little expectations. You must expect more than anyone else expects from you. 2. You must have total control over your thoughts and actions. You have to believe in your ...

Quite a mouthful isn’t it? Say it fast and you’ll trip over the words most likely. I saw this phrase on a church marquis as I was driving and it sparked my interest to the point that I thought about what it could mean. Here are my thoughts. To aspire simply means to have a yearning or desire to ...

Many people understand the importance of personal language. There have been several articles and books showing that successful language can help you achieve success. If you are focused on seeing positive sides and using positive language to describe any situation you find yourself in, you soon discover that there is always a positive side. In every problem there is a solution and usually a lesson that will move you closer to success. If you are only at the start and currently

Do kids pick on you? Do they make fun of you, spread nasty rumors, or make insulting gestures? Do they hit you or threaten you? Do they exclude you from their group? Wouldn’t it be great to live a life in which no one bullied you? Schools all over the country have been adopting anti-bully ...

What if you knew no one would slice off your right leg if you made a big mistake? What if you were rewarded for the courage and confidence to fail? I want to introduce you to the one person who can give you this gift. I also want to help you surround yourself with group support during this ...What if you knew no one would slice off your right leg if you made a big mistake? What if you were rewarded for the courage and confidence to fail? I want to introduce you to the one p

Are You A Warrior Or A Worrier? These two words look like the same word when you quickly glance at them but the definitions behind them couldn’t be more different. Warrior - a man engaged or experienced in warfare Worrier - to feel or express great care or anxiety The Difference Between a ...

‘With most people unbelief in one thing is founded upon blind belief in another.’nGeorg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742-99)nnAt the start of 1954, the sporting world did not believe that a human being could run a mile in under four minutes. Such a feat was deemed impossible and beyond human endurance. However, on May 6 1954, the English athlete Roger Bannister became the first person to break the four-minute mile barrier. It was seen as an astonishing achievement in the face

You have had a loss...you are in pain, depressed, sad, and just feeling alone. You feel like nobody really understands what you are going through. Have I got it right? Guess what? People do understand what you are going through, because odds are, someone in this world has gone through exactly the same situation as you are; however, this is your loss. This is what makes every loss individual. The good news is, is that there is help out there. There are things that you can start doing immediately to help you accept a loss and move forward. I am not saying it is easy, but it is possible.

The continual doom and gloom news of the financial recession in America can bring down even the most lighthearted among us. This is especially true if you have experienced some setbacks due to the economy such as a lay off, a pay cut, or loss in investments. Even if you're generally a positive person, when you allow the doom messages to play over and over in the recesses of your mind and affect your daily actions, you are in effect a victim of your circumstances.

One of my family members recently emailed me to ask me this question. It's a questio I've been asked many times over the years. It's usually asked by people who are just beginning to assert themselves. My family member provided the details of her particular dilemma. She is having a ...

On the Brink of Breaking Up Your Relationship? If you are now facing rocky times in your relationship, you could very well be on the brink of a break up. What can you do to bring it back?

How self-confidant are you? Most of us think we are pretty self-confidant, yet we often wonder why we aren’t getting more out of life. What stops us from taking risks? What keeps us stuck in dead end jobs, or unhappy relationships. Could we possibly be less confidant than we think? Why not take this quiz and find out? Ask yourselves these questions, and answer with a yes or a no.

How to Exercise Enormous Power Over thenEvents of Your LifennEvents can be manipulated to solve problems you are faced with. You can change things you’re not satisfied with. While there’s no disputing the fact that you can’t always get what you want, it’s also true that you can exercise your innate power over the events of your life and make things go your way much more frequently. To do so, you must understand and use the three mighty forces of power — desire, beli

Job stability seems a rare promise these days. Downsizing and resizing companies continues to be a predominant sign of our economically-challenged times, and there is plenty of worry about the axe falling when you least expect it. However, on the other side of the coin, you may be hanging onto a job that is actually doing you more harm than good.

People who excel in life are said to be emotionally intelligent. This means you have greater self-control, compassion and awareness for other people’s feelings in relation to your own. There are several parameters to determine your EI Quotient. The following are the guidelines to ...

My first Day on earth, totally at the mercy of my mother, a beautiful person who loved and nurtured me. Everything I needed to develop my body and mind, she has provided. Now the cord is cut and I already feel a sense of freedom and adventure, an enthusiasm and anticipation for life. Cradled in my mother’s arms, she is gentle, she feeds me, another new experience after taking my first breath.

Do you ever wonder if or wish there was an On-Off switch when it comes to negative thinking? Maybe if you know what causes it, you can find the switch and flip it.

Cooperation is a critical skill for life success that requires communication, compassion, and respect. Even a young child three-and–a-half to four years old begins to cooperate. By the age of five or six, they start to understand the true value of cooperation in accomplishing tasks, and it progresses from there. Below are ten ways you can help nurture cooperation in children and help them grow into productive adults:

If you listen closely to the words imbedded in things you say everyday – to yourself and others – you will discover distinct stories. Your stories. The human mind makes up stories in an attempt to explain and understand what is going on in each particular moment. These stories are neither good, ...

Being a woman entrepreneur and professional myself has given me a genuine hands on perspective of what it means to succeed in business and yet stay at the top of my game with my professional skills. In my case, I was a practicing eye surgeon who right out of fellowship training took a corporate job for a couple of years, just long enough to get my practice up and running. After over two decades of owning and operating my practice (I had also acquired my mentor's large practice when he retired), I sold it to do what I am doing now.

Many people don't realize that their fate as well as their destiny is proclaimed in the people they associate with. Your friends and associates can stimulate you to help you reach your highest potential or they can bring you down. When we look as birds of the kingdom, we realize that there are significant differences in their lifestyle and associations. We’ve all heard that "Birds of a Feather Flock Together". That’s absolutely the truth. And People in many ways are similar.

For me, 2010 will be the year of the heart. In the West, most people think of the mind as being the source of insight, wisdom, knowledge and guidance. People think that the mind is where they will find the answers to life’s most important questions; it is where they think they will discover how to live. And yet for most people the mind is the seat of ignorance, confusion, and difficulty. In other traditions, and in my own experience, the heart is the true seat of wisdom and knowledge. The mind get confused; the heart loves. The mind questions; the heart knows.

Who is in charge of my life?nIf I was in charge, would I not achievenat least those things that are attainable through effort?n nIt's one thing to give away to destiny and unknown forces,nthose things where other forces have say,nbut what about those things that simply require effort?n nIs it not, simply, a decision?nWhen no other forces have say, is it not simply your say that has power?nYou're the only one who can make it happen, or not.nnSo, how do we take that available p

There are women who are noticed by many every time they walk into a room. They have an air of authenticity and confidence about them that is attractive. Others who frequently comment, "No one remembers I was even there." One has ‘presence’. One does not. Strong personal presence is cultivated by a combination of many things. It is not a simple formula. In my opinion, the three biggest factors are: 1. Being present in the momentrn2. Being present in your body rn3. Being pr

(Note: Mental photography is also known as subliminal photography in the U.S.) Ask yourself… “What can be BETTER than READING?” How about 10,000% better than reading? Assimilate information at least 100 times the average reading speed? With 100% retention for life...and 100 times the impact ... (Note: Mental photography is also known as subliminal photography in the U.S.) Ask yourself… “What can be BETTER than READING?” How about 10,000% better than reading? Assim

The majority of people drive a car or have at least been in a car so you can envision this comparison. The rear view mirror is very small, and typically you spend less than five percent of your driving time looking behind you. However, your windshield is huge, because you must have clarity and visibility in front of you to be able to drive your car and arrive at your destination safely. The number one rule of driving is to always keep your eyes on the road, and a clear windsh

Oh, that sweet feeling of falling in love! That dizzying magical enchanted feeling – that all is right with the world, and certainly with you, swept off your feet as you are. Then of course, reality sets in. He snores, leaves his clothes on the floor of the closet, and wet towels – well, that ...

It is not enough for you to ‘say’ positive and great things will happen in your life, you must believe the things that you say. The mind is a powerful mechanism that we often underestimate. It controls everything we are going through, including sickness, depression and I believe, even death. The same way we are conscious about the foods we put in out body, be must be equally cognoscente of what we feed our mind. Many of us feed our mind the same junk food that we will never

n n Self-worth leads to Personal Empowerment nnContingencies of self-worth comprise those qualities a person believes he or she must have in order to class as a person of worth and value; proponents claim the contingencies as the core of self-esteem.nnContingencies of self-worth can motivate well, but often have great costs to relationships, learning, autonomy, self-regulation, and mental and physical health. Using their contingencies of self-worth, people attempt to validate

copyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. An education is an investment that takes both time and money. It's an intangible commodity, but well worth the cost. At least that's the opinion of Benjamin Franklin who wrote, "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." Education is more than formal schooling. It is holistic, encompassing all of life. Everyone you meet knows something

~Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition, such as lifting weights, we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.~ By Steven Covey

Iyanla Vanzant is an empowerment specialist, Spiritual Life Counselor, and ordained minister. She is the founder and president of the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development in Silver Spring, Maryland and regularly conducts personal growth classes and workshops for men and women. She has built the foundation for transformation after a less-than-inspiring background. Iyanla is arguably most well-known for her bestselling book, "In the Meantime," in which she uses the metaphor of getting your house in order for getting your life in order.

"Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself." - Alice Deville. You have a lot of personal and professional relationships in your life. Some relationships are loving, satisfying, uplifting, supportive and enrich your life experience. You love ..."Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself." - Alice Deville.

"Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself." - Alice Deville.

We often look at the work “Selfish” as a bad thing, but as we become older we realize that being selfish is one of the keys to being successful. Let me explain….when I say selfish, not in the traditional sense of you putting yourself first, but in the sense of you putting your goals first. Often the very people that love us are those who will try their best to stop us from accomplishing our dreams. “Crabs in a Barrel”. To overcome this crab in a barrel effect, one h

Q.T.I.P. Is your curiosity peaked? You never know where or when an important message will present itself. Last weekend I heard such a message. Patricia Clason, a speaker and Business Coach, talked about different triggers you can utilize to empower yourself in any circumstance. The one that really resonated with me was the Q-Tip technique. We all know what a Q-Tip is and the many different uses for it. I’d like to share a totally new concept of a Q-Tip that I learned. First let’s examine the characteristics of a Q-Tip. Come on, bear with me here. ïr

How could we ever forget the infamous phrase coined by Charlie Sheen? But more importantly, why was Sheen trying so hard to convince us that he was actually winning, in spite of his obviously poor situation? It’s simple. We will always like winners. But, why is winning so important to us? I can think of 3 reasons why winning is so attractive.rn It Feels Good There is nothing like the sense of accomplishment. It’s like giving yourself a pat on the back – only 10 times be

n n Youth empowerment is an attitudinal, structural, and cultural process whereby young people gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults.nn About nnYouth empowerment is often addressed as a gateway to intergenerational equity, civic engagement and democracy building. Many local, state, provencial, regional, national, and international government agencies and nonpr

There are two types of overwhelm: the type that’s triggered by exte al events and the type you self-impose. Both can be managed with the same technique. “I’m overwhelmed,” was my client’s first comment. You’ve been in that state of mind, and so have I. And, that’s what’s important to understand—overwhelm is a state of mind, not an actual event.

I would like to let you into the secret of how to get rid of your inner demons and core beliefs that are holding you back from being who you really want to be. We can change this now! We have all felt regret in our lives before and this is quite normal. The way we think about the past can have a huge impact on our own self esteem and future prospects. Being held back by the past is one of the most tragic things that can happen to a person. Perhaps the biggest contributor to m

Holding a grudge - hanging onto past hurt with the intention of, some day, some how, inflicting pain on the person who hurt you, by way of retribution - does most damage to the person holding it! When you hold a grudge, anger, bitte ess and resentment eat away at your soul, while the person ...

Self discipline and self control are easier to conceptualize than they are to put in practice. They are wonderful attributes to have but the virtue of being selfless often takes a back seat to self gratification. Most humans tend to want to be gratified before they can think of satisfying ...

I find that many of the women I coach enlist my services because they aren’t living the life that they really want to live. When we begin to look into that together, we often find that their priorities do not match how they spend their actual time. If you are not spending your time and your days ...

All too often you hear of people who talk about goal setting. Yet you my friend are well aware that many goals have been set only to have never been achieved, worst yet, they were never even started. By now you are must be also aware of the fact that time stops for no one. If in doubt, check your calendar.

We live in a fear-based reality. A reality that says rocks are hard and water is wet, and that’s just the way the world is. In a reality that says take before you are taken, that you must fight for what you want because the world is harsh and cruel and there is not enough for everyone. In a world where things happen to everyone, so just accept it. So how safe is your reality? How much imagining and worry and projection of “what ifs,” do you put in your future? “Oh, I

What is dowsing? How does dowsing work? What can dowsing be used for? These are some of the many questions we, as dowsers, are all asked by those drawn to dowsing, but have no idea how to get started. In this article I am offering up the most commonly asked questions by my beginning dowsing ...What is dowsing? How does dowsing work? What can dowsing be used for? These are some of the many questions we, as dowsers, are all asked by those drawn to dowsing, but have no idea how to get started. In this article I am offering up the most commonly asked questions by my beginning dowsing students.r

Let's start with a challenge: See if you relate to any of the following statements. I want you to be honest with yourself. Each answer is a simple yes or no in your head. -You are content with your life but realize that you have the potential to achieve more. -You work hard, but you are not living the ideal life you always envisaged. -You work hard, and yet, your family is not getting the best of you. -You spend many days of the week frustrated with yourself. -Bluntly speaking, there could be more to your life than the one you are currently living.

How to Be an Effective Supervisor There are always ways to improve your ability to supervise. It doesn't matter if you're new to managing, or have been guiding others for years. Being an effective supervisor is about finding new and better ways to help your subordinates reach their goals. These goals may be set by you or someone higher-up on the corporate ladder. What is a Supervisor Responsible For? As a supervisor, you’re responsible for the performance of everyone working