Empowerment Articles

The actual line is from a novel by P.D., James: “...preserving always the same look of puzzled acceptance of a life which had to be endured rather than possessed.” Every day, each of us endures something even if it’s an inconvenience of lesser magnitude. Some people endure much more than most ...

Oh, the thrill of it all, flirting with a co-worker or your boss. It can be sexy, fun, and electric. And as the mutual attraction grows and is taken to the dating stage, it can be even more so. However one should always proceed with caution when dating at work as there’s much at stake on both a personal and professional level. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you consider dating a coworker.

Where exactly DO you stand? Do you know what your core values are? What are your beliefs? What are the most important principles that you operate from? Finding your answers to these questions will help shape your present and future immensely. All your decisions or choices are based on your values.

These past few weeks, I like many of you have been shocked, rocked, and somewhat horrified by the college admissions scandal in which parents paid a college consultant to falsify their children’s records, bribe test administrators and college coaches, and cheat on entrance exams so that their children could gain admission to elite universities. Although I in no way condone what these parents did, I do have empathy for any child who is being told directly or indirectly that

“Man spends his life in reasoning on the past, in complaining of the present, in fearing future.” - Antoine Rivarol I was sitting at a local Starbucks snuggled up in a comfy chair with a good book and a piping hot latte when I heard a woman exclaim, "Traffic was a bear getting here! ...“Man spends his life in reasoning on the past, in complaining of the present, in fearing future.” - Antoine Rivarol

What role do you play when you visit your doctor? Do you realize that you are an important member of the team? After all this is all about your health and wellness. As the most important member of the team, you are the one who can be most effective in describing your health conce s. It is your specific details that guides the health care team to determine what may be the cause of your symptoms. You are in charge of your health! Therefore when you visit your doctor, you should engage in the discussion of your care.

In part 1 of this article, we discussed why people become depressed and how it’s possible to get out of that cycle of depression. When I say that getting out of it is easy, I really do mean it. The problem is that most people do not try this method of getting out of it, instead they rely ...

If you’re a firm believe of the Law of Attraction, and you feel your friends of family could benefit from this wisdom, should you tell them? My own personal opinion is that you should follow your gut instinct on this. In some cases telling your friends or family could lead to ridicule ...

Your confidence level acts very much like a directional signal insofar as its influence on whether you become successful or not! Nowhere is this more the case than your marketing success online because if you lack confidence in yourself you'll likely fall short of your online business goals! You see working on the internet will present many new challenges that although not difficult will need to be addressed if you intend to become successful! Having said that if you aren't c

Outrageous lifestyles of successful living are envied by most of the world. Are you part of the envied? Or are you part of the envying? If you are living a successful life by your own standards, congratulations. If you haven’t quite reached that level yet, then this article is for you. nnThere are several characteristics that those who practice successful living possess. The characteristics listed below are NOT any of them. In fact, they are the opposite. See if you possess

Halloween is almost here. Many of us have spent days planning and putting together the perfect costume. I am always fascinated to see the trends in Halloween costumes since I view them as a commentary on what is relevant in today's society. This year, there is no question we will see all sorts of references to what’s making headline news as well as fake news. There will be groups of people representing everything from the IT movie clowns to Disney Princesses to the cast of

Are you putting up with things in your life that annoy you or drains the energy right out of you? A good majority of people have been carrying around suitcases filled with unfinished projects and things they are tolerating. You could be tolerating an annoying neighbor, excess weight, or a bad ...Are you putting up with things in your life that annoy you or drains the energy right out of you? A good majority of people have been carrying around suitcases filled with unfinished projects and things they are tolerating.

There are no limits on most things in life, except for the limits we put on ourselves with our beliefs. Believe it or not, there is no limit to how happy you can be, how much money you can make, how many people you can help, how much love you can experience. If you believe that there is a limit on these and other things, then your belief is what is limiting you. Limiting beliefs create our own internal ‘glass ceilings.’ If you are convinced that a certain income is all that is possible for you, what are the chances that you are earning more than that now?

Why does power have such a bad rep, especially for women? Some people think it means controlling others, others believe it leads to corruption, still others shy away from the attention that comes when it’s used. I like to focus on the positives of power: • It can get you from one place to another • It makes things glow • It allows you to step out and claim what’s rightfully yoursr And, the successful embracing of your own personal power can lead to all three of these. Many women have had to search for their own personal power.

For as long as I can remember I have been the ultimate overachiever. Starting in elementary school, it was like a badge of honor for me to study longer and harder than any of my classmates. Although my workaholic tendencies produced a lot of achievements and success, they also came with a cost. I can’t tell you the number of invitations I turned down, the time hanging out with friends I missed out on, and the added pressure I imposed on myself. Have you ever wondered about

Mansukh Patel was brought up with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. His parents had worked with Gandhi in India and instilled in the young Mansukh many of these teachings, together with their own profound indigenous spirituality. Therefore, Mansukh Patel brings insights of his own to this presentation of the 7 greatest pitfalls that that societies can fall under. Mansukh Patel, Savitri MacCuish and Andrew Wells use these to expound specific solutions for those who want to help

Balance: a state of equilibrium, steadiness of the body or emotions Living a balanced life can be challenging but, many times, our thinking—not events themselves—can cause a perceived imbalance. Some authors have you separate your life into work and personal life, plus many other subsections. Even though these authors are well meaning, their strategies put another layer of rules and shoulds into your already busy life.

Be uncomfortable. To be comfortable is to be less than you are meant to be. To be uncomfortable is to stretch yourself to be the best you can be. It is to learn, to grow, to try new things, and to expand your horizons. Uncomfortable is another way of saying living your life to the fullest. When comfortable we are not growing or engaging fully in life. Yes, we need to be and should be comfortable. Comfort is a rest, a recharging of our spirit and our bodies. We all want a comfortable life of enough money, friends, a place to live, and things to do.

Creative visualization is the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive change in your life. Successfully used in the fields of health, business, the creative arts, and sports, it can have an impact in every area of your life. This pioneering bestseller and perennial favorite helped launch a new movement in personal growth.

Amazon.com eview Sit at the foot of a native elder and listen as great wisdom of days long past is passed down. In The Four Agreements shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz exposes self-limiting beliefs and presents a simple yet effective code of personal conduct learned from his Toltec ...Amazon.com eview

Normally on Mother's Day, we read articles and Hallmark cards highlighting all of the good deeds, affectionate gestures, and altruistic virtues of a "good mother." We are bombarded with images of women cheerfully cleaning finger paint off of the wall, driving carpool, hauling soccer gear, or patiently waiting as their teenager ignores their very existence. Yet week after week, I encounter countless numbers of women who feel that they have somehow or in some ways flunked mothe

“We have met the enemy and he is us” Pogo Cartoon Possum If you read that quote and thought, “Not me,” then you are in good company- including yours truly. “No way am I undermining myself,” I would have proudly asserted to you just a few short weeks ago. By ...

To Think or Not to Think that is the question????? Thinking can be a good thing and a not such a good thing. Usually when we ought to think something over, we don't. The other kind of thinking is when something is in our best interest and we over think it and talk ourselves out of it, i.e.: the gym, taking a risk professionally, romantically, etc.

Do you know the meaning of Empathy? How about the meaning of Sympathy? Quite often Empathy and Sympathy are confused, or taken to have the same meaning. Let’s discuss in detail what each word means. More importantly, we will explore how each word and its meaning can help you in communicating effectively with your loved ones, your colleagues, and your friends. The Oxford dictionary defines sympathy as “Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.” It comes from the Greek word “sumpatheia”.

Often we stand in our own way of achieving and receiving what we most want. This happens when we believe that what we most want is only available in a bundled up fashion with something we don’t want at all. So we take one step in the direction of our dream and then we get scared because we feel as if we are also moving closer to a nightmare. Take Jody (not her real name), who wanted to overcome procrastination and become more successful in her career. Every time she made so

There are times when we are at our lowest and become desperately in need of all the right answers. No matter how much we try to think straight, we are become so overwhelmed by our troubles that we allow ourselves to spiral down into negative thinking. We fall into the trap of despair and Lose Faith in everything. When we Lose Faith in ourselves often times we search frantically for someone or something to lead us out of the dark. Then when all else fails, in our darkest hour

Are you feeling like you've lost your way, that you need to get back on track but you don't know which way to go? The path you need to take is always there but often times we don't see it because our eyes are covered over with limitations, disbelief and any kind of negativity. Life with the Spirit is not complicated at all. We usually make things more difficult than it needs to be. So here are 5 simple steps to use to help you get back on track. Key #1 - Ask the Spirit for help

Opportunities are like buses, there’s one coming by every 10 minutes. The problem is you can’t get on every bus, and there is no magical formula for knowing which bus is the right one. So, you make the best guess, step out and grab on only to realize that a different bus would have gotten you there quicker and better. The same goes for opportunities. Not all opportunities pan out to be what’s best for you. Women are constantly faced with making decisions about which directi

The art of becoming a photographer is similar to the path of any artist; the camera is both the medium and the artistic tool for capturing inspirational images. Though anyone can take a pleasing snapshot, the true art of photography requires an artist’s training and specialized equipment. An in-depth knowledge of composition, contrast, color and the ability to capture a moment in time are necessary for the successful professional photographer. Painting with Light Influences

Ladies, are you familiar with the term ‘blissful ignorance’? If you haven’t, would you rather not know what it meant? There you have it! I’m kidding you just a bit here and this section is about escaping the void that is blissful ignorance. I’m reminded of a quote ...

Your true potential will be elusive if you are fearful of change. In fact, if you want to expand the vision for your life, you will have to stop looking for the status quo. Most people have warning signs that they need to move on before things get to the point of crisis. Yet they tend to react and cling to the known world, misery and all, instead of empowering themselves to respond proactively. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ~Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago

Self-Revealization Acceptance is the most obvious, unbiased freedom of mind, body, and soul concept ever given to mankind. It supersedes every idea of life revealed since time immemorial—every idea. Self-Revealization Acceptance is the definitive key to the universe, and the practice thereof completely assures success in every conceivable and desired paradigm.

Loving yourself is the best thing you can do in life for you and anyone around you. When you love yourself you're happy, inspire confidence and people desire to follow you. Let's see what you can do to feel this way.rnWhen someone thinks of a person with self-esteem most people think of someone who has a positive attitude. While someone who generally has self-esteem could have a positive attitude, this is not what I am referring to. Having self-esteem is when you have a high

I see this one a lot. Not necessarily Why is it so hard to build confidence?, but more or less desperate variants thereof. Such as Why is it so hard to be yourself? and even Why can’t I be happy?. Sticking with the first one here, why IS it so hard to build confidence, then? The answer is to be found in a variety of different contributing factors, which I’ve gathered into four general points: rn#1: Major changes take their time From a purely logical point of view, if buil

How do you respond to disappointment in your life? The answer has determined your today and is shaping your tomorrow. It’s one thing to read the previous statement and agree. And it’s a whole other level to apply the concept. Disappointments show up in all aspects in life. Currently, if you are a college basketball fan you know the NCAA tou ament is in progress. There are a number of surprises that equate to disappointments for fans, players and coaches. You may perceive this as trivial or insignificant. Yet to the people involved it is significant.

Happiness and peace of mind is not something that will be found outside of you on any long-term basis. All of the rapid change and commotion that is going on in the world today is a reminder of this. If my inner happiness were based on controlling the events that occur around me, I'd be in trouble right now. Yet, even in the midst of the outer instability in the world as reported by the media, I feel more grounded and less fearful than at anytime before in my life - why? For one thing, I'm learning the real power of mindset.

Caroline Myss recently wrote an article regarding the economy for her newsletter subscribers. I think her perspective on the state of our union is one of the best I've yet to hear. You can read it right here. She talks about our economic situation as the Divine Chaos that takes place when we ...

Keep Moving The sailboat was coming slowly into the marina under power. There was a south wind blowing about 15-20 knots, and it was beginning to rain. The helmsman appeared confident and had several crew aboard, so I elected not to walk over to the other dock and offer assistance. But I kept an eye out just in case. As the skipper made the turn into his slip he slowed even more—so much so that he stopped. It was then that the wind pushed his bow around and, before his crew

Caroline Myss reminds us that it is the "It is the denial of your intuitive voice that creates your suffering." A subtle inner knowing that we all have. The knowing that comes from our intuition is inherent in our being. Many spiritual teachers will tell you that "intuition is the God voice within." So many of us want to improve our spiritual condition; yet, we deny that intuitive voice in small ways each day. We say yes, when our inside says no.

School buses, cooler mornings, the bugle of an elk, glimpses of yellow leaves painted amongst the trees – all signs of Fall approaching at a time when I want summer to last a wee-bit longer! I’m not certain where time flies, especially when it comes to beautiful Colorado summer days that I love so dearly. But as these warm summer days lead to the serenity of Fall, I find myself eager to embark into another one of my favorite seasons.

Many of us have come to that moment in our lives when we realize we have been presented with an unprecedented gift; quality time. We women of a certain age today will live healthier and longer than any time in history. Interestingly just as we are armed with a collection of more or less half a lifetime of experiences, failures, successes and the kind of knowledge and wisdom one acquires only through ‘living’ we find ourselves with an indescribable yearning for something more.

To Think or Not to Think that is the question????? Thinking can be a good thing and a not such a good thing. Usually when we ought to think something over, we don't. The other kind of thinking is when something is in our best interest and we over think it and talk ourselves out of it, i.e.: the gym, taking a risk professionally, romantically, etc.

“Just because you don’t name the direction, doesn’t mean that you aren’t going in one.” – Say Yes Institute I came across this quote yesterday and thought it was beyond powerful. It’s a significant reminder that life doesn’t care if we’ve made a plan for ourselves or not, it simply keeps moving. So the choice is ours. We can either name our direction and take steps everyday to live into our most spectacular and fulfilled life OR we can allow life to keep rolling along without ever stopping to get clear in our direction or purpose. Here’s the difference:

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What if everything is perfect? This is a questio I’ve been practicing applying to a variety of situations in life. For example, we just invited someone over for dinner. This person had never been to our home before. We requested our guest to arrive at five p.m. with the expectation to eat shortly after her arrival. Five o’clock came and went, five fifteen came and went and five thirty was approaching, still no guest.

No matter what you're going through: Don't let it affect your core..... There is a special, sacred part of you that exists on the inside. It is the part of you which gives you your self-worth. It's where you draw your strength. It's the part of you that believes in you and your dreams no matter what. It's where your soul resides. It's the part of you that no one should EVER be allowed to touch. It is your core. That part of you should be protected from anybody or anything that seeks to harm it. No matter what is said, what is done, or what is currently going on -

Someone cuts you off in traffic, you get stuck behind the person with 30 items in the 10 items or less line, your hair dryer fails in the middle of your blow-dry, the cat throws up on your favorite shirt, and every time you say to yourself, gritting your teeth through it all, “Yup, just my luck.” You say the same thing when your flight is delayed, or your luggage lost, or your supposed new boy/girlfriend forgets you exist – the list goes on. You never say, “Just my luck” wh

What is it that you love to do that you wish you could make money at? What would that kind of life look like? How much more balance would you experience in your life? Would you have more time to be with family and friends? Do you think you would have more energy if you were doing something you enjoyed every day? Wouldn’t you feel more alive? Actually ask yourself these questions. Imagine if you were guaranteed success. Dream for a moment and write those things down. Let’s thi