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The other day I met up with a friend of mine for breakfast. As we were chatting and catching up, the conversation of teenage girls came up and she mentioned that her high school aged daughters were experiencing some difficult times in school. It seems that one of her daughter’s friends has taken up a practice that is becoming more and more prevalent in our teens these days.

In a recent discussion on my REFLECTIONS blog, we explored the concept of SWB or Subjective Well Being - your current evaluation of your unhappiness in the workplace. We determined that while many outside factors are often to blame for that "defeated" feeling that so many people experience at ...

If we truly want to live a happier life, we must dig deep and learn to forgive. Forgiveness is the most precious treasure that we can give ourselves and each other. When we are willing to take responsibility for forgiveness, we are guaranteed a life of peace, gratitude, wisdom, expansion and growth. If not, we are destined to a life of blame, resentment, pain, self pity, guilt and anger.

I stopped smoking myself on a Christmas morning more than 20 years ago with no planning, and no side effects. This was after many years of smoking up to 3 packs a day. It was a miracle, and I know that God orchestrated a Divine Healing for me. I also know that my subconscious mind planned it for ...

If you are currently searching for a job, you must have searched the internet for tips on how you can have a successful job interview. It is also likely that you have read various materials regarding the important job interview etiquette. Most of the elements of proper etiquette during job interviews may not matter much to you. However, it is these little things that can help you have a good and positive impression with the hiring manager or human resource personnel conducting the interview.

Attitude. A great word and it reflects in every aspect of our lives! "And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone -- even alcohol (or other addictions or destructive behaviour). For by this time sanity will have returned. We will seldom be interested in liquor (Or old behaviours).If tempted, we recoil from it as from a hot flame. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor (an others negative living habits) has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. It just comes!

No matter where we are from or what has happened to us, each one of us deals with grief throughout our life. There is the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one and there is grief that is a necessary response to what we may carry with us from our childhood. There is also grief as a result of changes in our lives such as relocation, birth of a child, or a new job. This grief is there regardless of whether the change is inherently one that we are happy about or not; all change implies some degree of loss. In fact, the experience of grief is necessary to our overall health and wellbeing.

Although many people find nothing wrong with the practice of taking home unfinished work, many also don’t like the idea of letting work intrude their personal lives. If you consider home as an extension of your workplace, it is likely that you won’t be able to reach your full potential. It is also a misconception that being productive means being willing to let go of your free time just to complete your unfinished tasks. Below are the reasons you should never bring home your unfinished work: 1. You’re going to bring home spilled over problems.

Businesses that consistently perform at the top of their game often have one thing going for them that less successful companies don't: a strong team. Because of this, businesses that are looking for the chance to take a larger hold within their markets are going to want to look into team ...

The occasional missed night's sleep may make you feel tired the next day, but it won't harm your health. However, if you frequently miss sleep this can lead to:nn* Prolonged bouts of tirednessn* Difficulties in concentrating and lack of productivity in daily tasksn* Irritability or anxietyn* ...

I was visiting my home country( India) and having arrived at the godly hour of 4 am was just about drifting into slumber land when suddenly I hear the shrill ear piercing shout, “ kabari walla- kabari walla, raddi paper, plastic, bottle …..kabari walla” ( Kabari wala’s are scrap dealers who buy ...

For many people life is a burden, a big effort, every day and every moment they have to prove their value, well not just their value, rather their right to exist. It is not so much the experience and the knowledge from living that lead them to this situation. It’s rather an unconscious way of ...

ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT After a number of recent conversations and happenings, coupled with self reflection, I think the biggest change in my life over the past number of years has been an attitude adjustment. Years ago, it was far too easy to fall into the negative. One of my symptoms was frequently knocking others, finding the bad in them. Another was a sense of gloom that could take over the sunniest day. The gloom through me frequently into procrastination, I just couldn’t get things done unless my back was against a wall, and even then I was often late with “stuff”.r

‘Our shadow is waiting patiently for us to come retrieve our power from the dark recesses of our unconscious mind.’ Debbie Ford Self Sabotaging behaviours are in place, One: to confirm our Limiting Beliefs, to keep them in place, to keep proving them to be the truth. Two: to be loyal to ALL our Values. Ultimately to make sure we are SAFE. Resulting in,r

Moms have an almost Universal need to be and stay organized. With all the hats we wear, it is increasingly more important to stay on top of everything and maximize our efficiency. Without organization, we drop balls, forget about important activities, increase our tendency to feel stressed, ...

CHASING HAPPINESS? “One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness — simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain.”-George Sand-19th Century female French novelistr I came upon a part of this George Sand quote in one of my daily readings and in exploring who George Sand was, came upon the whole quote.r

It was an impulse purchase...and a shining example of why I don't go into big box stores like Costco. Whenever I do, I walk out with a mega-cart brimming with items I didn't intend to buy. On this occasion, I got about 20 feet inside the front door when lo, verily, it arose before me...[insert angel choir here]...a tower of Roombas. Box after box of those robot vacuum cleaners that look like they belong in Wall-E.

Have you ever heard the expression,” Quit banging your head against the wall!” It’s an old expression my Mom used that basically translates into: There are certain things we do that are as productive and healthy as banging your head against the wall. The interesting thing about the banging-your-head-against-the-wall, hereafter known as HBS, is its tendency to repeat itself.

I remember back in 2003 when I finished reading "The Da Vinci Code", Adam and I had a great conversation about the book and our different interpretations of its meaning. What I recall was how strongly I felt about the power of female energy. I said to Adam "Can you imagine what our world would be like now if our History were governed and led by women?" Think about that for a moment . . . We all have characteristics of both the male and female energy in us. Female energy is nurturing, the energy of Home, oneness, and the inner aspect of things.

Your body is a phenomenal piece of work. Not only does it carry you through your days in this world, it has functions that you rarely think about or perhaps don't even know about. Your Body, the Living Pendulum For example, did you know that you can use your body as a pendulum? Not only is it easy and simple to do, it's quite accurate. Here's how you do it: 1. Put your feet together. This is to give you a less stable base. You want your body to be able to easily and freely move back and forth. 2. Ask your question or state a choice you're considering.r

Best Internet Marketing Strategy - Keep It Simple! The reaso I'm writing this article is because, amidst all the theories, strategies, techniques and methodologies that exist out there about internet marketing and making money online, I believe, many people have lost sight of the single most important element - Keeping It Simple! Everywhere we turn, there is content in whatever form you want. There are millions of articles, videos, audio, books, tapes, courses, etc, all explaining the best internet marketing strategy.

How to Fast-Track Your Practice (the 'Mentor Coach') Body of Article When I was starting out as a coach I looked around for the leading coach in Australia (and chose Christine McDougall). For my next coach I called the President of the ICF in the US (Marcia Reynolds). I believe this track is ...

At last, the closely-guarded, little-known habits of the highly mediocre are exposed! After years of unscientific research and observation, we reveal the powerful daily habits in this article. No longer will the highly mediocre have the corner on status quo. By developing these habits, we ...

You want great looking facial rejuvenation especially facial aesthetic this could be the main reason having a multi functional elective care program made and then for your dental almost any could be the therefore an absolute must have If your cosmetic has a tendency to achieve oily you’ll want for more information on avoid if you need also totally dry beauty so your dental doesn’t become confused. Different seasons not only can they let different adverse reactions all aro

5 Reasons to Become a life Coach People become life coaches to help a person improve many aspects of life. Much joy is experienced when those they have helped walk away feeling happy, positive, and self-assured. Though there are many reasons one may become a coach, here are just five reasons ...

Making a decision is regarded as one of the most difficult things all of us have to do every single day of our lives. It is also one act that defines an individual who has a role of a leader. Although it is given that managers and company leaders are the ones who should make huge decisions, not all of them are open to this idea. In fact, many leaders of organizations don’t seem to have the guts to decide on very important matters. If you feel that you need to work with a personal coach to learn how to make important decisions, then by all means you should do it.

As a child, whenever you were given something tangible (gifts) or intangible (compliments), you were taught to always acknowledge it by saying 'thanks' or 'thank you' because it was the right thing to do. You were being polite. But did you know that being thankful or grateful has other effects on the body as well? Research has shown that gratefulness is good for your health and mental well-being.

Many of us wish to become entrepreneurs to become their own boss. But while it sounds exciting and easy to run your own business, entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. Successful businessmen actually make more sacrifices than any ordinary career person would. One common observation is that founders even of startup businesses experience struggles in their relationships with their loved ones. This isn’t a surprising fact considering that growing a business requires one to commit a lot of his time to it. This shouldn’t discourage you from putting up your own business, though.

“Why is change so hard?” It may be the most common questio I answer for clients. Change in general is easy – change is always happening. You may chip a tooth, get a bit of a tan working in the yard, or get haircut. Change is a constant. But directed change can be tough and ...

As you discover and understand the body’s chakra system, you will discover values principles and tools that will enable to you to create the life and business of your dreams. Your Chakra system refers to a system of energy flow in your body. Your body is intuitive and it speaks to you. You experience many feelings in your body but you may not be aware of them. The Chakra system is an Ancient Sanskrit tradition that addresses the flow of energy in the body. Each of the seven chakras speak to where emotions can lodge in your body energetically.

Struggling to get the law of attraction to work for you? Here are 10 reasons why it isn't and how you can make it work. 1 Your request wasn't clear and specific.

A Spiritual (not religious) Lifestyle Thought to Ponder . . .True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess. As I made a decision to do something about my life as it was back in 1994, early on I had the GOD thing thrown at me. Like most, I had attended Sunday school as a kid and ...

Have you ever felt like you just don’t have the energy to make it through the day at work? There are days when it seems too difficult to keep your eyes open and stay focused, and all you would want to do is sleep or take a nap. While it is natural for any human being to feel tired or exhausted, this condition is not what you want to be at when you’re at work. When you lack energy, you are likely to be irritable and make bad decisions. You will also find it challenging to meet deadlines and finish urgent tasks.

Society generally considers that relationships owe us happiness and bliss ever after. While happy couples do exist, divorce statistics indicate a great majority of relationships are simply not happy after the first glow dims. Relationships Free of Dependence

Do you overeat when you feel like your life is out of control, when you feel overwhelmed, or when you feel stressed out? Examining the way you approach the issue of control in your life can have a tremendous impact on how you feel—and on your eating. One of my biggest rules for stress management is that when things feel out of control, it’s crucial to identify the parts of your life that you can control and take charge of these with purpose.

Many people find themselves in abusive relationships and don’t understand how or why. An abusive relationship is about power and control over one’s partner. It is not always about anger, but batterers do tend to take their anger out on their partner or children. Power and control is ...

While it's easy to get stuck in the details of our lives, it's important to step back and remind yourself about what is truly important. Here are 5 ways to see the big picture in your life: 1. Take inventory. Use an informal tool to take inventory of where you are right now in your life. ...

Have you ever felt that you just have too much going on inside your head? I have too much that I am thinking about right now. Too many projects; a family reunion to plan, pets to feed and walk, repainting the house, fixing our roof, helping family with health issues, participating in my local chapter of the International Coach Federation, my job, my kids, my family, etc.r

Goal Oriented Life Coaching Practice Byr Coaches 4 Success, Inc At Coaches 4 Success, (Coaches4Success.Com), we are dedicated to offer our clients life coaching services that can improve the quality of their lives. One way is through goal setting. This collaborative process not only helps with clarifying what our clients want from life, but also constructing a vision of success as it relates to each client’s unique circumstances. Some goals relate to the betterment of a career, finances, education, and others have to do with family, lifestyle, and changing habits or attitude.

An excerpt from "The Role of Your Life"Recent discussions have focused on the inside and stated that change occurs from the inside out. Many authors of self-help books have encouraged their readers to dig deeply inside themselves to accomplish change, but have failed to give them the necessary ...

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Coaching, the practice of assisting clients to determine and achieve personal goals. A coach will use a variety of methods, tailored to the client, to move through the process of setting and reaching goals. Bruce D Schneider is the Official Guide to Life Coaching .nn Relax, You're Already Perfect: 10 Spiritual Lessons to Remember by Bruce D. Schneider is a valuable resource for people interested in Life Coachi

It’s so easy to get caught up in daily life that we often go through it without thinking. I find this rather funny. So much of life can just run on auto-pilot. When our lives are running on auto-pilot, where’s our mind? When I began to pay attention to what was going through my mind, I was fascinated... and a little freaked out. I noticed that when I felt anxious, I was thinking some terrible, nasty thoughts.

There are 15,000 coaches in the United States alone. If you're looking to find the right life coach for you, where do you start? There are over a dozen coaching directories to choose from. You can go through these directories to try to find the right life coach for you (though there may be hundreds to choose from). You might start talking to some life coaches and getting to know them better. Certainly, they will want to know all about you as well.

Look after your entire body in addition to caring for the body is the most essential thing you could do for you. A finely tuned and properly managed body is important for two reasons: I. It encourages a sense of well-being as well as overall health. II. It appears good to yourself as well as others too. All the visible aspects of the entire body – your skin, your hair, eyes, hands and fingers, and also teeth – and also your overall body shape, are effective reflectors of how healthy you might be. Nevertheless they don’t, typically, care for themselves.

Social anxiety, also sometimes known as social phobia, is a condition in which you experience high levels of anxiety about being criticised by or judged in a negative way by others. In some surveys as many as 10% of people have been found to suffer from the condition, although it was not ...

I’ve been using The Law of Attraction (The main concept taught in "The Secret") in my life for many years; it’s been an interesting journey. The Secret teaches we need to change our thoughts from negative to positive to obtain our goals. While I agree, that process by itself isn’t always ...

Have you ever thought of killing yourself? Seriously. I have. A number of times over the course of my life in fact. If you've never had that thought before you'll probably think it's crazy, but if you have, you'll know exactly how sad, lonely, and hopeless it can feel. Whether you can relate or not, here's something really interesting I've noticed... It's just a thought! Really. That's all it is.

On last month, we looked at Daily Goal Setting and how this technique has changed my life and business. As promised, I would like to offer keys to your success with daily goal setting. One very important one is Accountability. In so many areas of our lives accountability has been and will always be a very important factor in living. Our parents or guardians held us accountable for daily living and chores. Our teachers have made us accountable for academic and extra curricula success and even our employers and managers, for professional success.

Resilience is the ability of a person to adapt and recover whenever things do not go according to plan. A very important trait of a resilient person is his or her refusal to dwell on negativity and failures in his life. Resilient people acknowledge and face the situation they are in, learn from whatever mistakes they have made, and just move on with their lives. A couple of research conducted by psychologists show that certain elements are very important to resilience. These are:

INTUITION AND FAITH - A POWERFUL DUO By Hyacinth E. Gooden-Bailey Ancient teaching on Healing tell us about seven Chakras (7 circular vortexes of energy – the focal points of our life force) which are vital to our holistic well-being. This teaching relates to Intuition at Chakra no. 6, where our ‘gut-feelings’ a help us to problem-solve, be decisive and be right at the same time. The Intuitive Chakra is located in the center of your forehead.