Empowerment Articles

By Jennifer Rodriguez-AllennnAt this moment in human history, one of our most controversial relationship is our natural and healthy relationship with our closest star, the Sun. We are caught between our need for sunlight to keep us healthy and happy and; a fear of the sunlight that penetrates the hole in our precious ozone layer.nHow often do we find ourselves blinded by the Sun? How often do we turn to sunglasses to lessen its brightness on our eyes? How did we lose our abil

Performing on the job depends on many variables: our skill set, mindset, personality type, and attitude. At any moment, we may carry out any number of tasks that call on us to be able to think, move, and execute practically simultaneously. It's like we're in constant air traffic controller-mode having to complete one task (plane landing) while getting ready for the next (plane taking off), plus keeping our eye on the one that's a few hours away (plane approaching our air space).

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This time of year can be especially difficult if you’re someone who’s experienced a loss or find yourself separated from your loved ones. During the holiday season there is so much pressure to put on a happy face and act as though all is well. But doing so can set you back and keep you stuck. ...

Being predictable can lead you to great success. For instance, if you discovered a formula that works why not use it every time? Now, being predictable isn’t about staying the same year after year. It’s about knowing which behaviors to exercise, once you’ve discovered their success, at each stage of business growth. So, yes, you do incorporate and flexibility but there is room for predictable behavior that leads to major rewards.

I recently wrote a self-help book for teens titled, "Best Foot Forward - A Teen's Guide To Study Skills, Motivation, and Good Health." This a powerful book for this age group. The intention of this book is to empower today's youth to make for a brighter tommorrow. It is a must read. To get more information, go to lulu.com and type best foot forward. The cover of the book is an open road.... Peacefully, William "Gle " Nicholson Jr.

Recently, I had a memorable experience at the grocery store, of all places! It was not the store I typically shop at, as it's about 20 minutes from my house, however on this particular day, it was conveniently located on my way home from an appointment. It was the store's busiest day and time of the week so there were at least 8-10 people working at the deli counter. I pushed the button for my number that would determine when it would be my turn to order and fortunately, there were quite a few people ahead of me so I was forced to wait.

When a crisis hits - the end of a marriage, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one - it throws you into a complete tailspin. Suddenly your world is no longer safe and secure. What can you, already a Sandwiched Boomer, do to pick up the pieces and take the first steps toward living a full life again?nnLisa was divorced when her son was still in grade school. Soon after, she lost her job in the wake of massive lay offs. Finding herself at a crossroads, she decided to ta

It's me, Cameron. So, being less than two, I guess you expect me to write about the rules of the sandbox. Well, you are partly correct. The rules of the sandbox are no different than the rules of the game, and the rules of the game are about the game of life. We were all born knowing the rules of life. As little kids we know and live the rules most of the time. Sure, we get selfish, and sometimes we don't share but, after all, we are human. The fact that we all violate the rules at times does not mean we don't know the rules.

As you sit there in traffic, along with the gazillion other commuters all jammed together in motorized steel boxes grinding their way to work, you daydream. Wouldn’t it be nice, you think, if weekends were 5 days long and the work week was 2 days long. I mean, whoever came up with this ...

How to enjoy a stressed-less Thanksgiving Holidayn(c) 2008 Robin G. Tramble 1. First and foremost you must remember the true essence of the Holiday. Thanksgiving is a season of giving thanks. Alert your family to the “no negative talk zone.” Yes, no negative talk zone, this is a time for an ...

I was doing a radio show last week, The Networking CEO, discussing how to win in the Trust and Value Economy, when the host, Patty Farmer, asked me why I named my business MotionFirst.rn rnI love that question! Because it gives me a chance to talk about one of my core beliefs, what I like to call the Law of MotionFirst. Yes, it is based on our good friend Sir Isaac Newton's law: An object in motion tends to stay in motion; an object at rest stays tends to stay at rest. Sir Is

All stages of a woman's life are transitory, whether we're growing into womanhood, getting married, having children, retiring or dealing with an empty nest. Similarly, we also go through different stages in our careers. At one point, we may be at the bottom of the corporate ladder; at others, we're in varying levels of leadership and positions of influence.

Practical spirituality is essential to live a whole, healthy, and integrated lifestyle. Your spirit/soul is actually the source of your “consciousness,” the root of your awareness, and the spark of life that is the core, real YOU. If you ignore it, it can negatively impact your overall wellness, peace of mind, and meaning to life.

How often do you tell someone ‘Have a great day’, or receive the sentiment yourself? It is a nice sentiment to offer, but it could be better. ‘Have a great day’ implies that you only hope the day goes well. You don’t anticipate having a bad day, but one never knows… You are only hoping the day goes as planned, but you are prepared for the worst. You are open to the idea that things will go wrong. What if you improved your outlook a little, with only two words?

If you are a Champion (and you are), then you will be promoted to greater and higher realms of leadership. Life has a way of elevating true Champions. Just as cream rises to the top of milk, true Champions rise to the top of companies, projects, and great events. When that happens, old relationships fall away. It can be emotional and difficult, but it’s part of the price of leadership. Champions must be separated from the crowd before they can be elevated into prominence. I o

Having a Vision is a very important step when it comes to succeeding in your business. "Without A Vision The People Perish," the same can be said for your business, without a vision your business cannot be successful, and success is what we want to achieve in this life. You have to know where you are going and just how you want to get there. You have to ask yourself the What, When, Where, Who and How. What do I want to achieve, When do I want to achieve it, Where will I achieve it, Who will help me to achieve it, and How will I carry it out.

People around us will intentionally or unintentionally pick up things from us (from our behaviour, our words, our expressions, our connections with other people). Children are a prime example of this. They are very quick to pick something up from adults around them. I believe that it is purposeful to always be open to gaining and learning from other people. Having said that, what we choose to pick up from others, is purely at our discretion. I believe that we can be influenced by the negatives and positives in every individual.

Perhaps you are wondering: what does it mean being my own leader? nnWell, among the aspects of being your own leader are that you are your own authority, you think independently, you live your life on your own terms, and you are authentic. nnAnd this regardless of whether it is popular or not, regardless of whether it is cool or not, regardless of whether it is trendy or not, regardless of whether it is common or not, regardless of whether your friends, family and peers think

Part of my ritual is to write the same I Am statement 20 times in order to focus on what’s intended, claim it, and do so until it’s the result that’s lived. Rather than doing this by rote, I allow my mind to engage with what’s taking place. I listen to what’s happening at the inner level as I ...

Selecting a good topic to write a university essay determines how well you are conversant with the course. This could range from the corporate, social, political, or economic environment of doing business, in case you are in a university business class. When choosing a topic, it is essential to articulate to the qualities of a good one prior to having any in mind. Some good university essay topics for a business class could include for example marketing strategies for a speci

Think I'm talking about the Oprah factor? No, not this time. This particular O factor, which can be a challenge for practically every woman in business, is critically important to your success. What is it? It's Organization - with a capital O!

Life in your 20s are very crucial and critical phase of life. Because life in this era is most productive and challenging enough, so you have to prepare for that, too. The things you do in this best age of your life, define upcoming life. Career or Love life, Job or Business life in twenties tests you well and make yourself a better one. Ultimately it’s up to you how much you want to gain in the future and how much you want to pay in your twenties. Here reasons about why th

Where self-control is more of an abstract concept, a mental exercise, self-discipline is a physical, actionable concept. Self-discipline is the basis of self-control and therefore without discipline no measure of self-control alone will bring you the success you desire. Has there ever been something you truly wanted, but every time you began on the path, you just could not seem to keep it up? Have you ever started a diet, for example, and after a few days, it’s as if you’ve totally forgotten about it? Why is that? A lack of self-discipline.

As many of you may or may not know, I am a structure queen. When it comes to writing this blog, I start a week before, asking to be shown what topic to write about. I let the topic marinate for a few days and then sit down to write the blog post about five to seven days before it gets published. What many of you probably don’t know is that I live in Miami where, as I write this blog post, there is a Category 5 hurricane expected in a few days. Although I had planned to writ

Good morning and happy day!!!! It is true; I do have a spring in my step, a song in my heart, and hope on the horizon. This morning my oldest daughter Sarah and I went to an appointment together. We were able to spend some time together talking and laughing. Then while we were out, I said “let’s stop at the grocery and pick up a few items”…..well while we were there I started to dance…Really! The music that was playing caught my ear and set my feet to moving. HA HA

One thing that always strikes me when I experience or listen to people attempting to make joint decisions is that each person's perspective and choice is often presented as an either/or alternative. Everyone then proceeds to make a case for whatever it is that they are advocating, hoping to convince the other person(s) of the wisdom of their preference. Another version of that is when one person presents an idea or proposal and the other person(s) vetoes it based on their con

Finding your purpose in life can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are currently not satisfied with what is happening in your life today. Consider these five steps that help move you toward discovering your purpose in life:

Likeability is good for your relationship health. I’m reading “The Likeability Factor” by Tim Sanders, and he also gives lots of WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) reasons why one should choose to be likeable. It will impact your health, wealth and relationships — the “big three” for most people. I’m not finished with the book yet, so I can’t speak to all of his conclusions. I can say that he is witty, inspiring, and gives practical tips to being more “likable.”

I’m afraid of it, don’t know how to handle it, wish I didn’t have to deal with it but can’t get away from it. It keeps coming back to face me and when I see it approaching, I put it off or run away but it just returns and stands there in front of me. It causes me to lie awake at night and makes my heart race when I try to relax. It dogs my every step like a shadow that will not flee but yet it holds the key to all of my dreams. It won’t open the door for me unless I

Have you ever noticed how completely satisfied your pets are? Especially cats. When you give them your full attention, they want for nothing more! One of my most favourite manifestations to date was manifesting a cat into my life. Because of my landlord’s decision, I am not allowed to own ...

Ah, the holidays! Such a wonderful time of good cheer, peace among men, women, children and relatives--you wish! You planned ahead this year--none of that last second holiday rush for you. You requested Friday afte oon off months ago so you could attend your eight-year-old’s stellar debut as a ...

About a year ago, I attended a personal development conference. One of the final exercises was about recognizing your power. We were asked to do the unthinkable. After signing all the appropriate liability release forms, we were broken into teams and each of us was given an arrow and a Sharpie. We were instructed to write on the arrow what we were afraid of. Then, we were to designate a team member who would hold said arrow at the soft spot in our throat and we were to walk forward until the arrow snapped.

Because women can identify and verbalize how they feel easily, they naturally know when they are happy and when they aren’t. But they may not know what truly makes them happy. The secret to being happy varies from person to person and research has shown that we may be wired for happiness by ...

What is it about giving up that provides temporary relief of obstacles? Obstacles have a very important role in helping us stay focused and committed to our goals. I believe that obstacles are meant to help us strengthen our resolve to win. Winning is the objective, isn?t it? So what happens when you give up? Why do our minds find it so convenient to quit when the going gets tough? nnMany are of the illusion that life is supposed to be easy. It?s not. The difficult fact it th

In a recent interview, actress Candice Bergen spoke about how her beauty, and the way others react to it, challenged her self-development, as no one seemed to care much about what she thought or her opinions. They were too bedazzled by her face. I can relate. Candice was one year ahead of me at the all-girls high school we both attended, and believe me, even then her beauty “dazzled.” She was beautiful at an age where others were gawky, pimply, and graceless. She carried her

The more I talk to people about what they want out of life the more I hear the same thing coming up over and over again... "I don't have any time!" All I can say is STOP IT! We all have the same number of hours in each day, so why is it that some people consistently do what they want and ...

When it comes to abundance and prosperity, expectations are vitally important. By studying the Law of Attraction we understand that we receive exactly what we expect in life. Why is this? How do expectations work with the Law of Attraction? Your expectation of something is extremely powerful. ...

This last summer I had the pure joy of being able to hang out with our God-daughter, Kamala. She was a couple of months old at that time, and I got to hold that sweet bundle of joy! To my dismay, it really hurt my elbows, wrists and hands to hold her. In fact, a couple of times I felt as though I was going to drop her. It was as though my joints couldn't handle her weight.nnI have been dealing with Lyme disease for decades. One of the symptoms has been my joints aching and no

Successful professionals are fortunate enough to reach a point in their career where they have the privilege to be able to reflect and say “hey, you see, I’m so glad I did that when I was in my 20s and it is paying big time dividends now. On the flip side “I am also like – why did I not consider that years ago,” things could have panned out differently.rnWhen you apply for jobs online and are conducting student job search these things should definitely cross your mi

The other day I received a somewhat panicked phone call from a close friend. She asked if I wouldn’t mind providing her son who is graduating from college in May with some sound personal and financial advice before he leaves his so-called “bubble” (e.g., his college campus). She has been reading my blogs lately, and she is very concerned that her son did not acquire the necessary tools and resources needed to pursue his desired outcomes during his college years. Even mo

We have countless opportunities every day to say “Yes,” or “No.” To respond to what rises up from within you that seeks to be expressed. Or to respond to what comes to you from the outside - the invitations, requests, demands or expectations of others. On Saying Yes - and No - to Others “Yes” and “No” are two of the most powerful and empowering words in the universe. IF you mean them. Saying "yes" to others - clients, friends, loved ones, colleagues, bosses, t

Success often means creating and implementing new ways and new habits and fostering those habits so that they grow and stick. If you and/or your business are not at peak productivity, minimal waste, and steady growth you need to take a look at why and fix those problems. Maybe you need to implement, and stick with, a new method or habit in some or all areas. 1. Small Steps

Numerous reasons exist that make solar energy desirable inside of our technology today. In most states and international locations inside the earth, new residences are possessing sun panels pre-installed ahead of you buy it. But specifically how does photo voltaic energy give good results? This is a query that's been asked by a sizable volume of involved buyers. It really is incredibly basic seriously. This quick article explains how it operates: 1) Reaction with sun light

The majority of humanity on a daily basis experience cloudy/overcast days, with maybe glimpses of sun trying to penetrate and brighten up our lives. But even on those days, the storms created by the mind because of wrong thinking block out the sun and leave a life in darkness - fear and despair. This fear expresses itself in many forms - insecurity, inferiority complex, limited self-belief etc.

Innovation, adapting to change, and peace of mind depend not on what you see, but how you see it. Here are some tips to help you shorten your to-do list, increase your clarity, and decrease your overwhelm. Let’s look at work. There is so much busyness and “doing” that it has gotten out of control and is causing suffering and illness now.

“To open or not to open, that is the question.” Shakespeare is probably rolling in his grave at my lamentable misuse of his famous “To be or not to be” but these days “To open or not to open” IS the question. And it is driving most of us absolutely crazy. It was one thing to engage our patience and try to make the best of our altered way of life during the first months of the pandemic, but it’s another now that we realize that the end is not in sight and that we don’t know h

Have you ever noticed that it's often times the small things that occupy and drain much of our time and energy? It's those subtle things that unassumingly pile up - the lightbulb that needs to be replaced or the dress that needs to be returned or the parking ticket that needs to be paid or the ...

Home. A place to live, feel secure, be free. Yes. But not the home you sleep in every night. This home is where you return when you’ve been hurt or damaged. The home where you celebrate your victories and evaluate your future plans. This is the place inside you where nobody else is privy. Where you find unconditional love and regard. The home inside you is a protected space. Keep it free from people parasites. These are persons who would love to enter and feed off of you. Don’t let that happen. This is your home to be your haven free from disruption.