Empowerment Articles

“Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.” – John Waynenn"Courage is the cliché hallmark attributed to the hero. I say cliché because people talk about courage as if it is some mysterious force only a hero is born with. Courage is a vague and fleeting concept for many people because they lack it themselves. People lack courage because they lack knowledge. They have no idea where the true source of courage comes from. Even worse, they don’t know it

Women in business are astute when it comes to watching out for integrity. You want to know that everyone you deal with, hire, or promote is working from a space of integrity. The word integrity conjures up images of politicians, business people and individuals in authority. It’s a blue ribbon that people feel a need to conquer.

Many people crave greatness, but put the idea aside as unattainable. If that’s you, I’ve got amazing news: You actually can go for greatness. You can go for greatness one step at a time. You see, greatness isn’t an ove ight achievement and doesn’t happen without some preparation. But with planning and purposeful action, you can create it in your own life.

All we need for our journey here on earth has already been provided. Our faith in that provision unlocks the door for its release. Our supply continues to flow in accordance to our usage and our belief that what we need will manifest itself at the right time.

People look for different things when it comes to home based businesses, some are looking for financial stability, some are looking for ways to become their own boss and not work for someone else, some for the personal freedom that it brings, that a 9 to 5 job cannot. How do you believe that you could benefit from working from home?

Change is the theme of our times. We can either embrace it and proactively create the change we want to see or allow it to randomly come upon us. Either way, change will continue to be a part of our lives. Neuroscience can help us as leaders to learn how to optimally operate our truly amazing brain. Change is an art as much as it is a science. We need to integrate our whole brain and mind. Both hemispheres are involved in the creative process. We have been repressing and leaving out our 'art' side - the right brain.

By Frosty Wooldridge Have you ever faced a situation that caused you to question yourself? Did you confront a teacher that you disliked or a fellow student who badgered you? Have you dwelt with co-workers that made you tear your hair out? Welcome to the human race! When I grew up, my father gifted me with one of the most profound statements in my young life. I faced a science project at school that felt impossible, beyond my skills and over my head. I grumbled, whined and

The other night I had dinner with a dear friend whose 96-year-old father passed away a few weeks ago. Always being extremely close with her father she told me, "All of these years, I thought I would have an absolute breakdown when my father died, but I have actually been really good!" Day after day, I hear stories from people who think they know how they will react, what is best for them, and how things should happen. They tell themselves all sorts of things like: - I will ne

I volunteer at a Mental Illness Drop in Centre in the northern suburbs of Melbou e, Australia. Next to the drop in centre, there is a Men's Shed, where men who are mostly retired come together to do wood work and metal work. It is also a place where these men meet and bond. I sometimes wander into the Men's Shed to say hello to some of them men, whom I now know on a first name basis. Just recently, I went to the Men's Shed and noticed a new face. He was a short and slim elderly man, with grey hair pulled back. So, I decided to introduce myself, and we started a casual conversation.

rnEverything in this world is energy. Everything vibrates. Even your thoughts and emotions are all energies in motion. And as you feel any kind of emotion, you vibrate. Positive emotions such as joy, love, and appreciation are high-vibrational feelings. Whereas feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression are considered low vibrations. As you feel these emotions, you offer a vibration that will become the basis of your future attractions. The Universe responds to the vibration

It is a generally universal and common belief that there is no time or space plane existing in metaphysical or cosmic consciousness dimensions. Finite life uses the concepts of time and space as personal reference points to deal with changes that revolve around and assist in the resolve of one's life experiences. Thought exists merely as fact, whether or not manifestation occurs on the physical plane: that being the province and certitude of the individual thinker in finite form.

Well, we are finally here...Election Day! Normally I would make some comment about how "tomorrow we will wake up and there will be a new president." Yet, since nothing has been normal about this election, who knows what tomorrow will bring and what the status of the election not to mention the State of the Union will be. What I do know is what many media outlets have been reporting -- "election anxiety" is at an all time high! The American Psychological Association says, "52

The Countdown Has Begun / Online Marketing It is obvious if you are paying attention to what has been and continues to happen within our consumer based culture. The 08/09 downtu is still holding us back as individuals, as workers, and members of our society. This article will define four current Trends that are continuing to impact your and my daily lives. You will find online business ideas that hopefully wake you to action and help you seek a balance of what used to be taken for granted in our consumer based society.

There are you are, going along OK in your life, no big dramas, no crises, but frankly, not a lot of joy, either. Oh, you can’t complain, as a matter of fact that’s what you hear yourself say most of the time. When friends say “How’s it going?” you say “Can’t complain.” So why are you bored and ...

I’ve worked with several people who would classify themselves as depressed and by using the Law of Attraction and some other processes they’ve been able to pull themselves out of depression and are now happy, life-loving people. Let’s have a look at how it is ...

Creating, speaking and living your personal mission is absolutely imperative to living a successful life. Having a clearly defined mission statement gives your life meaning, purpose and direction. Creating a personal mission is fun, easy and quick. nnWithout a purpose, or personal mission, it becomes easy to wander and drift through life with no specific direction, not accomplishing very much. With a purpose, or mission, life comes alive! You are able to live everyday with pa

“Oh my God! You did it again!!” That thing you said you were going to stop doing! You remember don’t you? Very clearly, after the last time you chewed yourself out and fitfully forgave yourself, you declared that you “would-not-do-that-again”....and there, you just did it? Why is change so hard? Why can’t we just stop doing what we don’t want to do, and begin doing what we do want to do? Because. it is hard, right? Exercise often, eat right, speak kinder, listen more, save

Leverage, in this sense, involves two other concepts. Profit and trade. When a profit is generated by a business person, he/she then trades some of that profit with others in return for products and services that make it possible for he/she to generate even more profit. Important News About The Future I have a vitally important prediction for you. It's based on the direction things are going at the moment and made certain by my findings. My prediction is this. In the future

Past failures do not indicate future failures. In fact, I believe each time you fail, you get closer to success. Those who are willing to try, even if they fail, and keep trying, are those most set-up for success. For instance, in the fiction writing world, which is highly competitive, multiple failures to get into magazines or publications is called “paying your dues,” and successful writers know it's only a matter of trying and failing a number of times before they finally manage to be accepted. So, they recognize that each time you fail, you get closer to success.

When you’re disconnected from the Source of your life energy you may feel like you’re running on empty or you may experience imbalance. It’s time to draw from the Infinite Supply so you can experience more joy, peace and love and elevate your life to a higher level giving you more balance and control of your life.

Do you remember the commercials saying "I want to be like Mike." I rncan remember coming up hearing this popular slogan and marketing rncampaign ran back in the 90s. It is probably one of the most rnmemorable sportswear campaigns of my lifetime, outside of Nike's JUSTrnDO IT. Now looking back at it, as an adult and marketing lover I have arnfew critical questions. Questions like "What makes Mike “Mike,” Isrnit his name, or is it his shoes, or could it be his skills? Howrn

Are you getting in your own way when it comes to moving towards your dreams or goals?r

When 64-year-old Diana Nyad made it to a Key West, Florida shore yesterday afte oon after swimming from Cuba 53 hours across the Florida Straits without a shark tank, her fairy tale came true. With her two previously failed attempts, she applied lessons learned and a whole team of wisdom keepers to aid her in yesterday’s successful 2-day, 2-night swim across a waterway known for sharks, jellyfish and crazy weather patterns.

Mr. Trump is an individual known for the ability to multi-task his talents with a razor-sharp focus. He is truly a dream chaser extraordinaire. The following is my exclusive interview with Mr. Trump. ___________________________ Carter: You graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1964. In your book, The Art of the Deal, you wrote that you flirted with the idea of going to film school, being inspired by the likes of Sam Goldwyn, Darryl Zanuck, and in particular, Louis B. Mayer.

It is a true story that I will never forget. A 17-year-old young man gets married, and shortly afterward, his wife gives birth to a baby boy. That’s the only ray of sunshine in this picture! She then tells him the baby isn’t his - she’s been cheating on him! At the same time, his father is murdered, his grandfather and step-father both die of cancer, his uncle is killed in a plane crash, he is admitted into the hospital and put on medication, has $30,000 cash in the ban

Have you ever wondered “What do I need, if I am to achieve something that I really want?" Well, there are, and there will be various factors that determine whether you achieve what you are striving for. Here are 5 keys that can be at your disposal when you are striving for an achievement:

"A vision without action is just a hallucination."– Unknown There is one thing you must remember on your journey to achieving success in life and business. Intentions are never enough. Intentions are never enough. Repeat this out loud "intentions are never enough." It's not what you intend to do, but what you ...

Whether you’ve retired voluntarily or not, do you have a plan about how to make the most of your life experience? Is there something you’ve always wanted to do, a little flame inside that begs you to let it glow? Maybe you were able to demonstrate your unique qualities, talents, skills, and ...

Bills, bills, bills! That’s all you see. And here it is tax-season, which for some lucky people might mean a refund, but for you all it means is worry. You’re a perfect bear at home, all you do is stomp around and grumble. Or that’s what you’re doing when you’re not completely depressed ...

Hello & Good Morning! A new routine starts for us today. This is a new routine of the kids being home from school for the summer. I’m bracing myself for, “I’m bored!” It will come soo I’m sure. History has a way of repeating itself! George and I have such high expectations of what will get accomplished over these summer months. George suggests that we cut the television off, turn off the Play station 2 games and everyone read, clean up and “help their mom.” HA HA HA….I’m still laughing, can you hear me????

As important as visualization is, you can't just think of your mental image and be detached from it and expect it to be effective. You've got to become one with your visualized image and own it. Let's look at what elements are needed to empower your visualization. Element #1 - Believe You must believe that the image you visualize can be yours, that you can have it become your reality. It's the belief in a thing that vitalizes it and makes it become a part of you. To disbelieve in your mental image, your desire, pushes it away from you. Element #2 - Emotional Connection

It is often said that we cannot choose what happens to us, but we can choose how we react to it. While the idea itself is probably way older, the above quote is often ascribed to the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus (55-135 C.E.). Specifically, he stated the following: “Our opinions are up to us, and our impulses, desires, aversions – in short, whatever is our own doing. Our bodies are not up to us, nor are our possessions, our reputations, or our public offices, or, tha

Leadership development when valued in the organizational culture can mean more business, more employee engagement, and more fulfillment at work. Another word for leadership development is “personal development.” Leadership development done “on purpose” can lead to teams that have a sense of purpose. This is the heart of ownership and alignment: humanity’s search for meaning.

Everyone wants to be the Teacher This is a very important concept and if used well, can get you good information and build rapport with your customer. For instance in qualifying a buyer, ask open ended questions about their job or the area they live in. Let them expound on their life. As to getting information-if you need technical data regarding building permits, etc, tell the person in authority (with the needed information) that you need their Help (this always works) and

Isn’t it amazing that we share with all living organisms, including plants, the fact that we have an inner nature (our “bliss compass”) that is ALWAYS seeking the right environmental stimuli to blossom into our utmost potential? For example, the warmth and humidity of tropical South American jungles support over 82,000 orchid species, each with its own requirements: the right soil, temperature, nutrients etc. These plants wouldn’t blossom anywhere else in the world bu

Fear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows. I have a client who came to me and said that she felt like she was stuck in a vat ...Fear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows.

Many years ago, I read a quote by the legendary Jim Rohn who said “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” That is so pertinent to almost anyone alive today. What is a risk anyway? It is the exposure to the unknown. It is being vulnerable to loss. It is a gamble. What is the opposite of risk? The opposite of taking a risk is called certainty. Please think about the following questions for a moment: • Are you mostly taking risks in life? • Are you mostly looking for certainty in life?r

Borrowing money with bad credit is achievable however remember of a few issues. The interest rate that you spend will be higher. There may well be costs to getting a loan. And you may have to give up some sort of security. If you need to have funds right away and it's a little amount, payday loans or cash advance loans might be a alte ative for you. There are charges and interest involved with that most of the time and they vary from lender to lender. Options For Rebuilding Credit

In a culture of stick-thin models, our young adolescents are embarking on a dangerous path of dieting, bingeing, and purging. The Statistics: 80-90% of adult women dislike their bodies. 15% of women say they would sacrifice more than five years of their lives to be thinner. 81% of ...

I imagine you’ve seen the movie ‘The Secret’ So…what do you think? Can we really attract and become what we think about? Is the law of attraction real and how do we apply it to our life? The ‘Law Of Attraction’ seems to have been the buzz word over the past few years with movies like ‘What The Bleep Do We Know’, ‘Beyond Belief’ and ‘The Secret’. The thought of attracting and creating anything we want in life is certainly exciting and inspiring. I personally believe in the Law Of Attraction and the power of creating our own future.

What is your motivation to discover or define your life purpose? Is this influenced, in any way, by the opinions of others? Someone I believe to be in her forties, shared that amid the busyness of her life, she’s trying to figure out what to do for the rest of her life (I suspect she really ...

Stephanie Chandler wrote in her book, “From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur” that a survey indicated nearly 80 percent of Americans would like to write a book. That’s a stunning number of potential writers. There are a variety of reasons why some do what’s needed to become a writer and why others ...

Who likes conflict and dealing with difficult situations? I don’t know anybody who does! That’s why it’s called difficult and why most people spend a lot of time and energy avoiding them, often without realizing it. What would be possible if you could reclaim all of that time and energy, and funnel it productively? Unless you try it, you will never know. This is what it is like to be “zapped”: One of my clients dreaded going into her job every day because she was wo

Are you sick of trying different things that don’t work? Or, have you tried and given up before even giving yourself a chance? There’s a true old saying that I love;rn ‘A winner is someone who gets knocked down 7 times...and gets up 8.’ There’s a few cliché’s kicking around regarding ‘giving up’, ‘failure’, ‘persistence’ etc. As an example, “A winner never quits...a quitter never wins”, “Failure is feedback”. It’s true. Persistence is the key to your success in anything.

During the holiday season, it's easy for us to get caught up in the stress of decorating the house, preparing for parties, and rushing around to buy gifts for everyone. Many of us will spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on holiday presents. Instead of just giving the important ...

You look in the mirror, expecting to see that same not-perfect-but-familiar face - and freak! That’s not you, that couldn’t be you! That face staring back at you has a wrinkle, right there, at the corner of your eye. You’ve never had a wrinkle. You can’t have a wrinkle, already! Here you are, ...

Emotional intelligence helps us to be smarter about our emotion. Emotion is a part of our mind-body connection. It is another expression of our intelligence. Feelings are the effect of our emotional perception. They add color to our lives. I say "perception" because how we look at a situation determines the meaning we assign. Let's keep this simple; there are only two classes of emotion - love or fear.

Few people realize that the best way to achieve your goals of happiness and success is simply through raising your self esteem. It’s surprising nowadays how many people genuinely suffer from very low self esteem, and it’s a problem that most people feel holds them back from enjoying their lives and achieving their goals and ambitions. Most people feel like their self esteem cannot be changed, and that if it’s low it’s likely to remain low, but this is simply not true,

You all know that saying: “If At First You Don’t Succeed…Try, Try Again. Are you incorporating that into you life? Do you stretch beyond the limits of your comfort zone by doing something new or different? Is the outcome always what you thought it should be? Honestly, probably not…but that’s ok! You learn by doing, especially when it pertains to something outside of what you normally know or do. Life is filled with new experiences that you can learn from. This is how you travel along your journey of personal growth. The Voice of the Gremlin