Empowerment Articles

You were terminated from your job. Oh, how you hate that word – terminated! Why don’t they call it like it is: you were fired! Unjustly, for no good reason (other than the boss wanted a job for his new love interest), with virtually no warning. You--who gave 10 good years to the company. You of ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you could not see any hope? On the contrary, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you did not feel the need for hope, because everything was working out for you? When I was a child, I read a proverb which said “This too shall pass”. At the time, I thought very little of that proverb, and brushed it off as being something religious or something to do with philosophy.

Bette Midler has been quoted as saying, “Cherish forever what makes you unique, ‘cuz you’re really a yawn if it goes.” Valuing what makes you unique is important because when you can feel your value, at a deep level from within yourself, you’ll finally understand how unlimited you truly are ...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." - Marianne Williamson It's strange to think that fear of succeeding could be such a big issue and do much damage. I've found it ..."Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." - Marianne Williamson

Here’s a little secret. You can’t force clarity, creativity, or genius.nnYes, it’s maddening when you don’t know what you want--and no one else knows--because it’s your life.nnYears ago, I felt very confused about a relationship issue. I journaled about it, cried about it, meditated about it, and clamored for certainty. And all I ever got when I asked my inner guidance was “you’ll know when you know.” Now that’s the kind of guidance that makes you want to sh

Often times when we quit it's because we've become overwhelmed by the difficulty of the task before us and as a result we lose confidence that we could actually complete it, then we lose interest and finally give up altogether. So let's look at 4 keys to taking it one step at a time to overcome the habit of quitting. Key #1 - Break it dow Whether your task is to complete a project, finish a course or clean your house, breaking things down into manageable size can help you achieve a whole lot more with less stress and in the least amount of time.

"Do as we say, and not as we do" ~ Giovanni Bocaccio This quote has often been heard by children all over the world, as "Do as I say, not as I do" as a parent picks up a cigarette, drinks too much, or eats too much food. It has been used for generations when children catch their elders doing things they themselves have been lectured not to do. I am sure that you realize this does not work. Children tend to model the behavior of the adults around them, rather than doing what the adults say to do. So what is the problem with this?

Everyone seems to want motivation. While I have written many articles on this topic, let’s discuss the two types of motivation, and how you can benefit from them. Renowned goal setting expert, the late Brian Leaning-Mizen wrote about the two types of motivation in his very enlightening book, Beyond Dreaming. He said that people are motivated, based on two things: 1. Fear 2. Incentive As a certified Life Coach and a qualified Counsellor, I concur with that. Instead of the word “incentive”, I like to use the word “desire”.

You wake up on the wrong side of the bed. You snap at your friends and family. Stress fills your days and when your day is over, and you’re exhausted, you can’t sleep. Nothing feels quite right. Your zest for life diminishes, and your desire to DO disappears. You know you’re not depressed ...

How much of a shock would it be for you to realize that in order to get everything that could ever want in the world, all you have to do is INTEND to get it?nnSeems simple and unrealistic, doesn’t it? The truth of the matter is that you can have anything that you want by simply Intending to have it. Let’s start with the basics of using this “intending” technique, and learn why it is so powerful.nnAnything that you ever do in the world – at least while you are consci

Self-esteem and self-image make a huge difference in the level of success you can have not only in your business, but it will affect relationships and even health. There have actually been studies that show that low self-esteem lowers your health, as for one thing, it impacts your susceptibility to stress and ineffective self-care.

One week into the New Year and you are motivated, now it's the third week and you're still excited. This is it! This is the year you will shed those excess pounds once and for all. It may be the year to give up drinking alcohol, smoking, using or abusing drugs, engaging in unsafe sex, fighting, cursing,texting while driving, etc. What makes this time so different? The responses vary: I mean it I just know itr I've signed up for the gymr My doctor told me that I had to make a changer Once I make up my mind, I will do it, I've done it before It's different this time trust me I know

One of my least favorite words in the English language is “just”. Uttered by well-meaning people (me included) it implies an easy answer to a complex situation. Whether you’re trying solve a work or personal issue, everyone seems to have the right answer. It’s as if having a problem is somehow a problem. I know I’m a tad bit oversensitive, but when someone swoops in with “just” I tend to bristle and fumble even more.

What Are You Selling? By: Behnam Bakhshandeh October 1, 2015rn(Revised November 2019) This is an excerpt from the book “Anatomy of Upset; Restoring Harmony” by Behnam Bakhshandeh

Though you're tired and it's been a long week and you just don't see where you'll get the strength, remember this: You Are Strong Enough. The other day, I went to work feeling exhausted. I had done too much, had tried to meet too many obligations, and just felt like I had just over-extended myself. So I went in to work to tackle what absolutely HAD to be done before I could go home, get some rest and restore my energy. One of those tasks was to retrieve a 500 copy duplicating project I had sent to our duplicating center.

We've all experienced moments in our life when we hear ourselves say "YES" to a job, person or situation we know deep in our heart isn't right for us. And still we do it. As soon as "yes" leaves our lips somewhere in us we hear a voice that screams "NO! Don't do it!" but somehow another part of ...

Fear is natural and necessary. Why? It helps keep us safe. But, fear is supposed to protect us from danger, not keep us from living fulfilling lives. My Life Coach training was through iPEC (Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching). Bruce Schneider, founder, presented keys to success ...

Many experts in the field of personal development or motivation have told us to focus on the reasons why we should do whatever it takes to achieve a goal. A common statement that I have heard many a times over the years of studying personal development is “What is your ‘why’ for achieving a goal, or for living to the fullest, or for making positive changes in your life?” During my years as a Life Coach, a common question that I used to ask my clients who sometimes got side-tracked was “What is at stake here?”

Have you ever just had it? You’ve just had enough of your life not wanting to be what you want it to be, and you decide that from this point on, things are going to be different!nnYou set a target date, and you put the intention out there that by a certain date you are going to accomplish a certain goal. In fact, as far as you’re concerned, you will probably get to your goal long before that date, but you decide that you are going to pick a spot on the calendar anyway, ju

There’s never a shortage of stories about entrepreneurship, whether it’s about the challenges faced by the growing number of women launching businesses or the latest data on startup success rates. They offer a wealth of information and sometimes help to build communities and networks for emerging businesses – a big help in connections and capital – but there’s a tendency to downplay the personal. Consider the experience for Austrian Lukas Gopp, and his business part

Confidence from my point of view is about letting go of the stories that block the light and power that you already are. It is about, as Robert Browning said: "There is an inmost center in us all, where truth abides in fullness;....and, to know, rather consists in opening out a way where the imprisoned splendor may escape, then in effecting entry for a light supposed to be without."

Is the Law of Attraction too good to be true? Is it all hype and marketing? Or is there something magical about it that the masses just don’t grasp? These are good questions and one that I feel confident in answering. I’ve been practising using the Law of Attraction to ...

5 Tips for Your Year End Banquet The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and that means it is almost time for the big year end banquet as well. This may seem like a complicated and even difficult endeavor to plan and coordinate; however, these simple tips can help you host the perfect event with simplicity and ease. 1. Establish Your Budget The very first step you should take is to establish your budget. This well placed effort will act as the foundation of your

Have you ever thought about the issue of success in relationships? If you’ve had relationships that didn’t work out so well, I’m sure you have thought about why it didn’t work out. There are any number of conclusions you could probably come up with. For example, ‘It was all his/her fault!’ or ...

“He/she never listens to me.”rn“No matter what I do, it’s never good enough!”rn“I can’t trust him/her to follow through.”rn“What about my needs?” On a daily basis, I hear stories from people about their relationships. They are somewhere on the scale of feeling frustrated - fed-up - frozen - finished. They are not sure if the relationship will make it or not and whether they truly want it to or not. They question what is best for themselves, their partner,

Being influential can mean the difference between success and failure. Yours. Influence is touted to women as an outer or exte al component as a means of getting what you want. This is logical IF you accept influence as how to exert power over someone or a situation. James Ford instructs leaders on the five sources of power to influence people: reward power, coercive power, legitimate power, expert power and referent power. Each of these "sources of power" are exte al ways of persuading or influencing something outside of yourself.

It's not that hard to get yourself stuck in a habit or routine that doesn't serve you. Most of us will end up coming home from a hard days work, getting a quick meal and spending the rest of the evening in front of the television. Is this any way to live a life? When you look back on your life ...

In the world of Internet marketing you’ll need to recognize the money-spinning souk eager to buy anything you would offer them – that’s the basic. According to the experts you do not need any experience to establish Internet Marketing business. Most of the method and campaign can be learned easily. No need to go anywhere and any further. They are accessible online, twenty four hours a day and seven days a week. There are figures of workbooks, online tutorials and busine

Who gets the corner office? The woman who maneuvers and manipulates? The woman who is constantly pleasing? Whether you are a business woman, entrepreneur or corporate leader in training – your goal of the corner office is commendable. The woman who gets the corner office has these top 5 traits. These empowering traits, preferably habits, will sharpen your focus while on the path to the corner office. Ignore any suggestions of ‘hoping’ to reach the corner office or being satisfied with a view onto the back alley.

Face it—social networking is not a new concept; it’s ancient. Human beings are social creatures and in-person contact cannot be replaced in its entirety by online social networking. I’ve thought about this before, and today I read an article in Fast Company on the topic. Skype is certainly closer to in-person networking than any of the three big social media platforms—Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn—yet in-person networking has many benefits. Here are three:

ABUNDANCE – thriving, prosperity, opulence, affluence, plenty In this time of what is being called “Economic Crisis or Hardship” it is important not to let fear or lack and limitation to creep into your mindset. I firmly believe ABUNDANCE is a state of mind, just like lack or scarcity. There is the same amount of resources and money available today as there was last year or the year before. It is how we think and feel about our supply that has changed. What is your perspective of the amount of abundance or lack in your life? Do you see the glass half empty or half full?

Ninety-nine per cent of all good ideas are never implemented. Why? Because of the desire to prepare too much. Over preparation means procrastination. If you have a great idea but you insist on reading, planning or researching everything under the sun before you make a move, your inaction is really a mask for laziness or lack of guts.nn How many times have you said: "I am not ready yet," "I am not prepared to do this," "Let me think about this," or "I need to know more before

The modern metal fabrication process is composed of a variety of techniques that promise quality returns; laser cutting stands out as one of the most interesting, as it’s adaptable, precise, and efficient, which make it quite compelling whether you are seeking help on a simple or complex fabrication project. metal laser cutter Keep the following quick tips in mind when you begin to plan your next laser cutting project:rnConsider Material Thickness and Type During the Design

In this day and age, “winning” seems to be overemphasised in almost every part of our lives. Think about it - in sports, it’s all about winning. In sales, it’s all about winning the sale. Is winning everything? The legendary Vince Lombardi once said “Winning is not everything. It’s the only thing”. That quote seems to be taken the wrong way in some cases. Sure, for a very accomplished sports coach like him, he had to focus on winning.

The Law of Attraction states that whatever we hold our focus, specifically, our emotionally-charged feelings on is what we get more of even if it’s not what we desire. It’s easy to relate this to a better job, more money, and all the improvements we typically seek to expand into our lives. If ...

Successful working women have many things to overcome. 1. She doesn’t need love and attention. Not true! Successful working women thrive on love and attention. They value positive recognition, honest feedback, and respect. There’s a picture of a woman moving fast, climbing, and earning in a blur where she doesn’t stop to smell the roses. False!

I’m appreciating used things. I got a great gas barbecue on Freecycle; a practically new John Deere lawnmower for $50; a beautiful Le Creuset cast iron shelf from a friend’s basement, a lovely leather purse from the thrift shop. They feel like blessings. I get all the joy of something new plus an extra kick of getting it for nothing or practically so.nnI’m typing this on a computer I bought used that’s sitting on a desk I got at a yard sale. Come to think of it, I als

We often hear that people can be paralysed by fear. My ‘physical’ paralysis was one of the most enlightening experiences in my life. I’d just arrived in Fiji on my own to attend a seven day personal development course. The other thirty-nine participants and I were warmly welcomed and invited to share an exotic lunch of traditional Fijian dishes.

Does your painting business need some improvements? Do you need a new game plan to increase your earnings? Do you feel like things that should be getting done, don’t? Goals provide instant energy on tap. They bring order and structure to your life and business. If you aim at nothing you hit nothing. If you aim at the moon you may only hit a rock. But if you aim for the stars you will at least hit the moon. You may have heard or tried all this before and like me never have r

Drugs, alcohol, sex abuse, gang and domestic violence to name a few plague many of our communities. All of these are growing in some areas at an alarming rate. Although there is much talk about solutions, sticking together, reaching out, education and programs to assist in community awareness and development, I find it more effective to get right to the core of the problem. In my new book, The Reclining Master Awaken, “One Minute to Healthy Esteem” I address these all-imp

Has anyone ever asked you what you want and you fumble for words and freeze? As a business owner, does the idea of someone asking you what you do leave you feeling queasy? Is that because you can't clearly articulate what you want and/or what you really do? If that's the case chances are you ...

Do you know how to truly express yourself? Do you even know who you are? Do you know how people perceive you? Is who you are harmonious with how people view you? If not maybe you're not expressing yourself clearly. For how you express your goals and dreams, the choices you make, and the actions you take are a direct reflection of your personal leadership. So, how can you go about making sure you are expressing your true self and personal leadership at work and at home?

In Harold Kushner’s book "Living a Life That Matters," the author thoughtfully explores the questions – nn-How can we live a life where we know we are contributing to the well being of the world? nn-How can we really feel like we matter (to ourselves and to others)? nn(I’d say these questions ...

What’s up? I’m sure a lot. Probably doing some shopping, maybe a lil baking, wrapping up some year end work, wrapping gifts, prepping for a great start to 2012. Good stuff. Glad to hear. Hopefully though, you’re taking some time to enjoy and celebrate this season of Christmas and reflect on a couple of things. The first and most important point is, of course, the birth of Jesus Christ. The fact that God Himself took the form of man to leave His kingdom in heaven to come

Today, I wish you calmness and centered-ness, and also underlying excitement! I created some songs for you to get into thinking about how anything is possible for you! I hope you listen to and download these little songs. And I hope they remind you what a wonderful, creative being you are, and that each creative thing you do is magical, in it's own way. I really, really hope that this next week, you create your own song about how you're "moving forward," or "rakin' it in," or what ever most floats your boat!

Judge not and you would not be judged. To judge something is to make or form an opinion of something whether right or wrong. When you judge someone or something, you open yourself to be judged by another based on the measure of your judgment. It comes back to you like the reflection or image from a mirror. Do as a child does, merely observe.

Ever stopped to wonder why you have the talents that you do? The gifts and dreams you have were not embedded in your make up just for your own enjoyment. You were born for this time period on the earth to make a difference living your dream easily and effortlessly. Some things you do naturally while others struggle to do the same. That's because it's part of who you are; a part of your unique makeup. No one on earth is exactly like you. You are one of a kind. And with this knowledge, you are here for a divine purpose, whether or not you are aware of that.

Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you had everything in place and everything was neat and organized? Do you cringe at what you’ve shoved behind your closet doors or packed in a drawer just to get it out of the way? Do you ever feel your environment is bogging you down but you don’t know where to start to change that? Take a minute to consider what clutter you have. I bet it falls into one of 3 categories. TRASH: You’d be surprised how much “junk” you have in your home that you don’t really want and neither does anyone else.

I hope your holiday season has gotten off to a beautiful start. For me, the holidays are my favorite time of year. I love the lights, traditions, celebrating with family and friends, and, of course, all the new Hallmark Christmas movies! Although we all know how the movies will end, there is something so heart-warming about being invited into these charming and magically decorated small towns where families sit around the kitchen table decorating Christmas cookies, helping th