Empowerment Articles

Previously she'd received her sense of worth and happiness from others. She'd lived her life trying to please everyone else, and when she found that was impossible she'd decided to "take it out on the world." She put it this way, "I had a chip on each shoulder and could hardly wait for someone to try to knock one off." She was miserable and basically made everyone else miserable, too. What changed? Well, it seems she discovered something that fanned the tiny ember of her self

Self-esteem is essential to living free of exte al "busy bodies" that want to tell you have to live. It is very important to love and accept yourself if you want freedom of expression and to live out a high level of your potential gifts and talents. As long as you are "looking for love in all the wrong places" you will not find it. You must first begin within and then you will see it "with out" - out there in the world. Now ego gets a bad rap and a lot of people who are seeking spiritual principles are inclined to think that they need to get rid of it.

You're probably reading this because you have an interest in improving some aspect of your life. The good news is that there are many simple things you can do to improve your experience of life and will cover many of them in the articles on this site. To begin, I'd like to ask, "Who is going to ...

Here's why I ask. I've coached many solo-preneurs over the years and I started to notice something, the solo-preneurs whose businesses took off like wildfire got very in touch with the essence of their business in three key areas: 1) who they are, 2) who their customers are, and 3) what they're ...

Human beings, as we know them today, have been successful as a species for many thousands of years. Over those millennia a number of behaviors have sustained us and helped us to survive in many different circumstances. Most of our behaviors have stuck with us for so long because, in general, our living conditions, haven’t changed all that much. I don’t mean living conditions in the sense of caves versus houses, or cars versus horses, but the conditions of our live

Just like exercise is good for your body, so it is for your business. There are daily demands every business owner faces, and without a strong, solid foundation and good reserves on hand for those inevitable emergencies, you can find both you and your bottom line sidelined at the most inopportune times.

You are not happy with certain aspects and circumstances in your life? You want a better job, more money, meeting your soul-mate… and possibly a thousand other things? Now, you have two possibilities: Either you go on with your life as usual and hope that things will change miraculously ...You are not happy with certain aspects and circumstances in your life? You want a better job, more money, meeting your soul-mate… and possibly a thousand other things?

It’s believed best not to look back to move forward; but if you do this wisely, it can make a difference. Pick an issue . . . any current issue that has your attention by the, umm . . . balance point. Underlying this issue is a belief you have about it, a belief that’s not serving you. Take a ...

For the most part, we know what we would like to do with our lives, what we would change or what we would do differently. But often times that's where it remains; we're left with the feeling of regret or even helplessness not knowing which way to go, what steps to take or know that we could actually get the results we desire. So let's look at how we can become empowered from within and go from desire to action to results. Let me share my story how I get the results I desire.

Cats are loyal, elegant, and affectionate yet fiercely independent and quite honestly, coy in their relationship with us, their protectors and loyal subjects. Unlike dogs, who drool all over you and can’t seem to distance themselves from you or withstand your even temporary disapproval, cats ...

The Magnificent YOUn...by Sharon Walker Dear Sharon, I hear a lot about our unconscious mind being so much larger than our conscious mind and therefore it runs the show for me. I intend to change my health for the better and don’t feel my body is responding. Do you know how I can reprogram my unconscious to be more supportive? nn-Thank you, Pattinn n A. Dear Patti, Excellent question and a powerful gift of Knowledge to give yourself. One way I invite you to align your cons

There are very specific things you need to know and do to Turn Your Passions into Profit. Sometimes knowing what NOT to do is as helpful as knowing what to do. Take a look and see if you're making any of the mistakes that could cost you time, money, and energy. Mistake #1: Thinking You Know ...

If you want to thrive at home and at work, implement time management training. The wasting of time is a leading cause of most stress. When everything is unorganized, and everyone is too busy running around as if on fire, a surviving attitude takes hold. In a survival mode, everyone starts feeling the stress, then you can’t think straight, and your emotional senses are heightened. Any little thing out of place can cause tempers to flare and a breakdown, thus wasting more time.

Judging is a part of who we are, we judge pretty much everything to decide whether it is bad or good and how to file it away in our minds. We make our decisions from a very limited perspective, going don’t go this way it is bad, go this way it is good. The problem now is our limited ...

The phrase ‘His name is mud” came from the story about a man named Samuel Mudd who was thought to be a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s assignation. His conviction was later overtu ed, but nonetheless, the phrase stuck with him and for more than a hundred years later.

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some. When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going. When times are tough, dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, dare to love again. When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal. When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.

Do you have any idea how smart you are? I don't mean the kind of "smart" that lands you on Jeopardy or grants you a full ride to Harvard. Sure, this kind of knowledge serves us in ways but I'm thinking of the everyday brilliance that exists within you.....actually, within each of us. I'm talking about intuition.

Shyness has many definitions, among which are bashful, wary, easily frightened, and timid. There are many degrees of shyness, and some people are only shy in special situations or circumstances. One of the most common places where people feel shy or timid is in a social setting. The following are some ways people having this problem can turn things around and even get over their shyness. It takes practice and determination, but for most people who conquer social shyness, it i

One of the first steps in pursuing a more successful future is to create goals for yourself. It may surprise you that many people don’t really even have goals. They just float through life and just accept what comes their way. Not surprisingly, these people have little to no chance of ever ...

Musing about why people sometimes settle for less in their lives, I wondered if one cause might be because they (we) feel unprepared, unable, or afraid, for some reason, to give more? Those who fit into the category of over-givers (usually poor receivers) might mutter at me as they read this, ...

Almost all of us feel enthusiastic at the start of a new project. However, keeping the enthusiasm going over time is another issue, and is problematic for many people. Wisdom Source G. Gurdjieff suggested that there are points in the progress of every project when energy fades unless there is an influx of external energy. Since we cannot be sure that we will receive an energy boost from outside ourselves at just the right time, here are some ways to prevent our enthusiasm fro

Living a successful life requires that you actively engage all aspects of yourself, but if you're always running around putting out fires and living in chaos success may seem impossible. Learning time management skills will not only help you with your career successes but also your personal life successes. You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be successful, but you do need to understand a few factors about time:

The title of this article is the reality of writers culled down to five words. You want to see your article available online or in print or hold a copy of your book in your hands. The next desired reality is to see a response to all the energy, time, creativity, and passion you put into what ...

From the beginning of time, people, in spite of their needs, in the midst of all their attachment to material things, have been intuitively conscious of the limited, transient, and illusionary nature of their material existence, and in their wise and silent moments have tried to reach out into an understanding of the Infinite.nnAnd here is the common ground of faith; " that we are essentially and spiritually divine and eternal, and that, immersed in mortality and troubled wit

Money is a need for every one of us. But the reality is, you need it more in the future than in the present. Because in present, you know what you need. But the future is unpredictable. So here comes the concept of Financial Security. Finance security is about managing money well, in such a manner that you can handle future expenses, also to save yourself from bank loans. Not Focusing on current spending & earning, is the reason we have larger debts.Here are other things we n

We are all born with the seed of success, and yet as we grow up we seem to be pulled back by the weeds of our self-created limiting beliefs. nnIf you have everything in you that you need to succeed; what then makes a winner? nnAt the heart of the matter, lies a deep understanding of yourself and your connection with others. Notwithstanding circumstance, we are compelled towards becoming responsible whole persons. nnAt first sight, this may seem simple enough; in practice, ass

Over 2,000 years ago, our planet experienced a “pole shift” not a magnetic pole shift, but one which had as powerful an influence on all of life on the planet: a shift in polarity from the Yin based Goddess traditions which had ruled for almost 35,000 years, to a new Yang oriented, patriarchal ascension. nnLong before our current forms of Judeo-Christian, and Islamic religions prevailed, a more ancient belief swept the globe, known today as the Goddess tradition.

"People never run out of resources, only resourcefulness. There are deep reservoirs of strength in each of us that are never tapped into." ~David NeaglennI'm now about two weeks out from my last ERS seminar and everyday we are hearing about the profound changes people are making because of the time we spent together.nnAfter each one of my live coaching events, one of the biggest shifts people make is in realizing how many toxic relationships they have allowed to remain in the

Sometimes we may feel a lot of stress and depression. Therefore we implement a few strategies that temporarily make us feel better. These strategies do buy time but they do not give a permanent solution to our problem. They include denial and complaining, and sometimes people resort to things such as taking drugs, overeating and many more. What they don't understand is that these are ineffective coping strategies of managing their lives. Then one might ask, what can we do to

What Got You Here, Will Not Get You There / Online Marketing The following cliché’ has certainly caught up with our current time, culture, and economy: “If you keep on doing what you have always done, you will keep on getting what you have always gotten!"

Change Your Mind - Change Your World / Online Marketing Familiar with the old cliché "If you Keep on doing what you have always done, you will keep on getting what you have always gotten." It is so true when you evaluate the content. Use these online business ideas to stimulate your mind. By nature we are creatures of habit and we become very comfortable with the status quo, called the Comfort Zone. From much research on the subject, it has become obvious that the hardest thing to do as a human being is to change. The key reason is a term called homeostasis.

rnWhat better way than to represent a life together than a diamond eternity band. Eternity bands have recently become one of the most popular jewelry trends. These bands are often given as anniversary gifts to symbolize eternal love and devotion. You may ask, what makes an eternity band an eternity band? The answer is a band with diamonds placed around the ring. Unlike other diamond bands, diamonds circulate around the entire length of the ring. You can find diamond eternity

The best way to achieve true happiness in life is to have as many choices as possible. You've probably heard the saying that "money doesn't buy happiness" and while that is true, what it does buy you, can lead to happiness. What it can buy you are choices. Choices of housing, choices of more nutritious food, and the choice of having more time because you can outsource more tasks to others. Even without money, you can increase your choices with proper time management that will allow you the time to do the things you really love to do.

You have one, don't you? A dream? Of course you do. We all do. Whether your dream is big or small here’s some advice on Living Your Dream. 1. You can be sure it's a dream and not a fantasy if your dream involves serving others in some way. 2. You're never too old to start living your dream. ...

Being You!....Back To The Basics n nEverything we experience is a projection of our inner being.nnRelationships, finances, physical and emotional symptoms, are all too familiar…nAnd often, we wonder why they continue to appear? nnOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND HOLDS THE MEMORY OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE EVER KNOWNnnSo…say this: n“I Choose To Know Divine Love, and Embrace My Unique Human Presence!” nnImagine and Remember…Our basic program is to survive.nnHow do we accomplish this?

Sometimes, very bad things happen that upon first (and second or third) glance seem to put a kink in the long-term direction we'd envisioned for yourself. People die, money trees elude us, we fail our exams, or get rejected by others. There are times when nothing seems to go our way. There are ...

My daughter's 4th grade basketball team has a problem. Their problem isn't a lack of desire to win the game, or even a lack of talent. Actually, they're GUNG HO to do whatever it takes to score. So, what's the problem? When they get the ball they often find themselves in a big huddle with the ...

Spending time with your grandchildren is one of the greatest joys you'll ever know, but when you're feeling like your life is chaotic and stressful it can be hard to enjoy grandparent time. There are ways that you can reorganize your life so that you can best experience the enjoyment of grandparenthood. First you have to be willing to understand your role better as a Grandparent as opposed to a being a parent.

Mainstream comments and thoughts make it easy to think of the economy as something separate from individuals and communities, which is not true. Here are a few ideas about this. My opinion is that the reason the economy appears as it does right now is because some forgot something basic: Many ...

One big reason women - and sometimes men - give their power away is by being concerned about what other people think. How many times do you make a decision or not make a decision, take an action or not take an action, or make a statement or not based on your fear of what other people might think. Think about this for a moment. “How many times do I do what I do, say what I say, be who I am, or not, because of what I think people will think?” Are you ever overly concerned a

The life you have today is in large part due to your daily habits. Those habits keep you on a path you either like or don't. As they say, success leaves clues. Over the years I've observed, interviewed and been associated with dozens of successful* people and they all have the following five ...

Self-discipline is the skill to get yourself to take action in spite of your emotional condition. It’s about willpower, persistence and hard work. The pivotal point of self-discipline is when you make a conscious decision, it is virtually guaranteed that you will follow through with it. The self-disciplined person loses 20 pounds. The self-disciplined person runs the marathon. The self-disciplined person creates wealth. The self-disciplined person finds real love.