Empowerment Articles

Ove ight you went from being a single rather cranky woman dateless for lo these many months to Miss Adored Sunshine of His Life in THE most amazing relationship you've every had. You've never felt so beautiful, so wanted, so loved. This is a fairy tale come true. He was wonderfully passionate, ...

Food...it can be your joy or your guilt. From which emotion are you eating? Is your desire is to loose weight, feel fit, be healthy or just feel good? If so, you must become a match to your desire. The law of attraction say's, "Whatever you focus on, you attract." If you are holding thoughts ...

Effective productivity comes from managing our energy, not our time. Time is a construct, and everyone gets the same amount every day. The issue is not how much time as much as it is how much energy and how you are using and renewing. Energy is the capacity to do work. When we re-energize the whole of ourselves — spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physical — we will have more energy to be productive. These four areas need optimum functioning to achieve optimum results.

The word mental vertigo is well known to pilots. It simply means dizziness. When a pilot gets into mental vertigo, he will actually begin to fly by his feelings and not by the instruments in the airplane. This is not usually a problem, as long as the pilot can see the horizon outside the plane. But, if he should happen to fly through clouds, he no longer has a horizon to help him determine if he is flying straight and level. Studies show that if a pilot who is not qualified t

Power is the ability to act. When you give your power away, what you essentially do is take the reference point off you and put it out there to the thing that you give your power to. Now this is significant because in order to be powerful, you need to have the ability to make choices that come from Your Will, (not somebody else’s Will) and to activate these choices if you so desire which is what power is. So a pertinent question is, “Do you have the ability to make choice

Unless you are a Zen monk who has mastered the art of total thought control, you would be inclined to worry at times. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, worry is defined as: “To think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and conce because you think that something bad has happened or could happen.” Here’s something that we all would know – some people worry more than others. I had a Life Coaching client whose sense of feeling “normal” was when he had something to worry about.

Credit card debt is a serious issue for many people. Breaking free from the hold of credit cards is very possible. It requires discipline, determination, and commitment. If you have what it takes, than anything become possible. Let's go over some secrets that will help you get out of credit card debt. Secret # 1: Take Advantage of 0% Offers

The holidays can sometimes feel like one long list of obligations. You have to figure out which gifts to get for whom and how much you can afford to spend. You have to write holiday cards/notes/emails at least to some people, once again figuring out what to whom. You have to figure out which relatives/friends you have to entertain, spend time with, tolerate, try not to argue with. You have to travel at the worst possible time of year given weather, traffic jams and airport/t

Even though January 1st is officially the beginning of the new year, because the school calendar is so ingrained in my psyche, I view August and September as a new beginning and a poignant time to reflect upon where I am in my life and what I want to accomplish. After years of "back-to-school" shopping, it is also a great time to look at how you want to express yourself to the world. When my three daughters were young and had to wear uniforms to school, their book-bags were t

We've all experienced situations in which we've been nervous to speak our own personal truth. Perhaps it's a conversation about politics, and we are shynabout giving our opinion, feeling it somehow insignificant or trivial. Or maybe we're involved in a discussion of religion or spirituality, and we don'tnfeel comfortable sharing our beliefs for whatever reason.nnSpeaking our own truths can sometimes be difficult. We may fear that others will laugh at us, ignore us, or, worst

In my article "What People Falsely Believe About Destiny", I argue that the entire concept of destiny is not only outdated, but potentially dangerous. Because it ultimately takes away more or less of our personal responsibility. I'd hereby like to elaborate on the inherent flaw of the concept of destiny. There's a huge correlation between what I call non-fidence and having somewhat of an obsession with the idea that there are manifold powers beyond our control. And ultimately

How come the ants know to save up food for the coming winter months? What time is it in New Zealand right now? How did someone figure out that we could write symbols down to communicate the words we speak? Why isn’t there anything new under the sun? What is air? Why can’t we make water? How do I understand about electricity? What does Ete ity really mean? How does one measure it? How can I wrap my head around what is not measurable? Like pain, and love, and forever distances—or ete ity?r

Do you know what your mission in life is? Do you realise what your purpose in life is? Do you have a vision for your life? Some companies and organisations have a vision and mission statement. They do their best to get their staff to live by the vision or mission statement. Your life is unique, and unlike a business or an organisation, your life does not have staff who are told to live by the vision or mission statement. There is one leader in your life, one staff member in your life, and one decision maker – YOU!

As an anti-bullying campaigner, I often speak to kids (and adults alike), who tell me about the challenges they face when they are getting bullied. This article is not about bullying. Instead, let’s focus on something simple that is available to humans – the ability to choose. We can either choose to accept something or refuse something. Let me share a story with you. About four months ago, I received an email from a lady whose daughter was getting bullied at school. This child was 11 years young at the time.

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy." -- Dalai Lama I have a number of friends that have been in the workforce for many years. They are pushing the top of their pay scale and have mastered what they do. When I got to that place in my banking career, the bank sold to a larger one then consolidated duplicated functions. In the process, I was offered and accepted a short severence package, and took the courageous step of starting my own business. Clients and friends in si

Do you know what really identifies you, when it comes to your success? Is your success defined by traits like accountability, being true to your goals, or being action oriented, or is there more to it? What I’m getting at here is that success is still somewhat defined by a specific pursuit. In ...

I believe what I believe until I change my mind. Seasons change. And you have a birthright and choice to change yours too when it is expedient to do so. It’s not about what you believe as right or wrong as much as it is expanding your sense of self-actualization (as Maslow would have said), compassion, love, purpose, and meaning—for yourself and those you interact with. Does it expand your light and your vision for your life, or does it keep you in the darkness of fear?

I've been reflecting on change quite a bit recently. This year has been full of changes for me and my family. The two most significant and emotional changes have been the loss of my sister Lori back in January and the purchase of our new house a few months ago. While these two experiences are very different in so many ways, they have each had a profound impact and have pointed out some things to me about how I deal with change, loss, and more.

Are you stuck in a rut, want the courage to try new things, and don’t know how? Contrary to what it may feel like when you are in a rut, the power lies within to make a change. Even if, you've been doing the same thing for your entire life and now want to go in a different direction, it's your choice. You have the power to do what you want to do, if you are willing to take responsibility for your power or lack thereof. It's important to try new things to have a quality of life; even if it's just a new haircut.

If you’re wondering how you can use the Law of Attraction to create wealth in your life or how can you attract more abundance, then it is my intention that by the time you’ve finished reading this article you will have a better understanding of the process you must follow. First, ...

What Separates TOP vs. Average Sales Performers / Online Marketingr Is there a magic formula that once activated will create what we call Top Performers in the sales world? Or is everyone destined to be just average in the way they are seen and perceived? We know the answer to that question. It is clear that there has to be a distinction between what we designate as an Average Performer and someone that seemingly aspires to higher things and creates their own destiny rather than just going through the motions and hoping for the best.r

You’re walking into the boardroom. All eyes are on you. You take a seat. Take a deep breath and WHAM – now you’re on. What’s next? Every day leaders are made, deals get sealed, and negotiations fall through.. So what separates the ‘made’ deals from the ‘broken’ deals? Following these simple yet forgotten ‘seal the deal’ rules:

Business and personal life are directly connected, with the common denominator being you, haven’t you noticed? It’s time to integrate ourselves into the whole being that we are. Law of Attraction is simply this: the vibrational pattern of energy from thought and feeling that is affecting your perceptional system and connecting with like thoughts and feelings from others.

Let me share a secret with you.... the one thing that could be standing in the way of greater business success is your own energy. By understanding the components of your own unique energy you can predict the likelihood of your business either soaring, flat-lining or even failing. You see each and every one of us, as well as every other living thing on this planet is composed of energy. It is around us and within us. It motivates our every thought and makes possible our every action. We all have it and most of us would like more of it, but how do we harness it? How is our energy structured?

Commitment is a word that can strike fear in the hearts of many people. Whether it’s committing to a long-term obligation like a home mortgage or committing to another person in a relationship, the simple idea of commitment carries a lot of responsibility. I’d like to rhetorically ask you:nn‘How ...

Living By the truthr Qualities: Strength Determination Honestyr Self Respect Understandingr Active Response Listeningr Simplicity Truth is a destination also part of the Journey. When you are true to yourself you go beyond your limits. How do you know when you are not living by your own TRUTH you may feel or experience a sense of discontent, emptyness, uncertainty, stress self loathing, Anger, Heavyness, Depression or confusion. Living by your truth Indicators: Inner calmness, peace , Joy. contentment, Liberation, Love, Fearlessness, Quiet Mind.

Can anyone help me understand why we deny we are intuitive beings when the proof is all around us? Each and every single one of us is intuitive, no exceptions. It is your birthright and how you came into this world. Perhaps you are not sure that it is true for you. Indulge me and take a moment ...

Success or failure is highly influenced by opportunity. But how? You might ask. For every attempt to achieve an aim there is an equivalent opportunity. With the application of wisdom, skill and the right principles we consciously put ourselves in the path of opportunity. There is the possibility as well as the opportunity to achieve the most of what we should each day. I think whatsoever we need to achieve our purpose is available to us by providence. It only takes understan

"Without discipline, there is no life at all." - Katharine Hepburn n nRemember being disciplined by your parents when you were a kid? Wasn't much fun was it. Remember the anger and hurt? Remember the sweaty palms, stomping feet, teary eyes and churning stomach? nnFor some reason, discipline never made my "Top 10 Favorite Past Times" list. Did it make yours? nnDiscipline, for many of us, is a rather scary word because it is associated with pain. Often discipline requires us to

Core confidence is the key to breaking the never-ending cycle of not being "good enough". As you know "good enough" is relative so how could you ever make this determination as a way to being? It is so connected to "doing" that you will always have something else to, well, do. Basing your confidence and self-esteem on what you accomplish, your job title or how much money you make is a bottomless pit - here today, gone tomorrow.

You’ve had a rough day at work. You’re beat, all you want to do is go home and chill. You get to your car--only to see one of those horrible orange devices clamped to your rear wheel. You’re horrified! What’s this? Then you read the ticket neatly tucked under your windshield wiper. Your ...

To overcome any habit, a new habit needs to replace the old. And so it is with the habit of quitting. In order for you to overcome it and develop the habit of persistence, you need to practice the new habit until it becomes natural to you. So here are 4 action steps you can use to empower you from within to overcome the habit of quitting and develop the habit of persistence. Action Step #1 - Reignite the flame of enthusiasm

In a search for happiness, many people look for it in other people and not within ourselves. Many people feel that things like money, a better job, better relationships..etc will make them happy. In reality, to find true contentment you must look inside yourself and learn to be your own best friend. That means you have to trust, love, and care for yourself just as you do the people you consider to be close to you. nnFollowing are steps that you can incorporate into your life

Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men (well, everybody). It doesn’t matter what faith or denomination you espouse, Peace on Earth is the dominant theme of the season. Peace is a state of harmony among people, freedom from strife, a feeling of serenity and tranquility. Peace. How ...

Wondering how to make a leap to self-employment? To be sure, it can feel like a big leap to most that have done it. And if you're sitting on the edge ready to make the leap it can feel daunting and you might even be tempted to retreat and NOT do it. My husband and I are both self-employed ...

There’s an old saying, “if Christmas isn’t found in your heart, you won’t find it under the tree.” nnThe same is true of other things, and at other times in your life. nnHappiness is not under the tree. Happiness is not a beach cabin in Hawaii. Happiness is not the perfect guy or girl. nnWhile of course we all want some things like that in our lives, still it’s not about your surroundings; it’s not about other people. It’s about YOU. nnIt’s about what’s in

Anyone can provide value in one way or another! There are no two people exactly the same with the same skills and the same way of looking at things. You truly are a unique individual and that unique individuality is your greatest asset. By using the Law of Attraction you can demand the ...

During my last radio segment on Personal Development, I discussed the importance of self image with the listeners. Why did I choose to discuss self image? I believe that it is one of the most important factors when it comes to determining the quality of your life. Self image is different to self confidence. Self image is how you see yourself, where as self confidence is how you feel about yourself. Both are important to you. For now, let’s focus on self image!

Listening to old tapes we play over and over in our head keep us from creating the life that we want, and deserve. Think of an old tape as a message that you retrieve, perhaps subconsciously, when confronted with an opportunity for growth. The message contained in this tape is essentially a lie.nnThe lie is centered on your worth and the message has been crafted most of your life by the wounds created by shame. The lie tells us that we are not enough. Here’s how the lie wor

It's been a miserable day. Nothing went right. You slept through your alarm because the neighbors kept you up half the night having either a wild argument or wild sex (hard to tell which), you were late to work on the one day when the client was showing up in person, your car sprang an oil leak, ...

Mediocrity has become satisfactory. Excellence has become obsolete. In our society today, to be excellent only takes going beyond what others are currently doing. Becoming excellent in both business and life will take focus, confidence, and paying careful attention and putting energy into expanding what is possible for you, your business, and those around you. Take stock of these ways to create excellence and see things begin to soar. 1. Cycle of Givingr

It has been said that a picture paints a thousand words. It is also true to say that a face tells the story of a lifetime. It is so many times quite easy to look at someone’s face and tell the story of their life; it is for that reason that you should, as a part of your beauty therapy, develop the art of self love. Discover the wonderful feeling of truly falling in love for the first time, understanding that if you feel gorgeous on the inside it is sure to reflect that beauty on the outside. Let not the opinions of others determine how you perceive yourself. God never created imperfection.

What can you do when the stuff that makes life crazy happens? As hard as it is not to get stressed out by unexpected events that demand your attention, getting stressed out only hurts one person: you. In the midst of chaos how can you regain your composure and feel in control once again? How ...

Getting Over the WallnnI was 18 when I announced at the dinner table one evening that I had been invited on a Territorial Army survival course for the weekend. My parents laughed out loud and, in that moment, I decided I would go. I would show them! nnAnd so I did, and immersed myself in two days of physical endurance like I had never known before and have not known since (with the exception of a concert tour of Hungary and having a baby!).nnIt was November – cold, wet and

How about if this Valentine’s Day you upped your game? What if, instead of--or in addition to-- focusing the intensity of your love on that one special person in your life, you turned the spotlight of your love onto your life! Your whole life, all of it, every aspect of it. If rather than complaining, dissing, blaming or criticizing your life, you embraced it wholeheartedly with all the love, hugs and kisses you lavish on that special someone? So granted, your work life isn’

What are you doing to help yourself during challenging times? Is your response, “What can I do?”, or “Doing the best I can”? Are you doing the best you can? Sometimes I believe we are and sometimes this is a habitual response which prevents us from recognizing it’s an excuse. An excuse because it can be our way of letting ourselves off the hook and avoid taking full responsibility for our lives and our outcomes.

Join in, if you know the tune—“Workin’ for the man every night and day...” You don’t have to work in a city these days, though, to want to start a home business, whether part- or full-time. There are as many reasons a person wants to work from home as there are people who wish or choose to do ...

Confidence is a key element to empowerment. If you can't speak up, take risks or all too often buckle under the opinions of others, your gifts and talents will likely never reach authentic expression. Let me say that confidence from the core, authentic self is what I am referring to.