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Formed in the depths of volcanic activity, Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in a single color: green. A species of Olivine, its color range ultimately depends on how much iron is contained within the crystal structure. More abundantly found in a translucent yellow-green color, Peridot is more rarely found in its gem quality color of olive green. It is mined in many locations across the globe, although the highest quality specimens come from Myanmar, Pakistani and Egypt. Peridot has extraterrestrial origins as well. It is the only stone found in meteorites.

When you become aware of the root of achievement, every door you wish to go through will open wide. It truly is the key to success. Whether you use it to open the door or not is your choice, something you have total control over. Whether you choose to open the door or not depends solely on your heart-set, not your mind-set.

I do enjoy motivational speakers. Their words act as a blast of positive energy but just as the perk of coffee fades and the charge of a Red Bull diminishes, so does motivation. Somewhere along the way, we must find motivation from the inside out. Yes, it is great to have reminders but when all that reminds us is from the outside, we feel we are on a long deserted highway and our fuel tank is on "E". We are praying that we will find a gas station before we run out of gas. I often get labeled as a Motivational Speaker- nothing could be further than the truth.

"Re-ignite the flame in your relationship" For many people, after being married for a certain amount of time you get comfortable in your relationship. This is not a bad thing, however comfort sometimes leads to a lack of excitement. I myself have been married almost 11 years, and between ...

Have you ever felt ,or has anyone ever told you ,that you are “too sensitive”? Perhaps the real problem is that you have not learned to manage your energetic boundaries. Do you feel drained after being in groups of people? Are you a healer that feels exhausted after working on just a few clients? Maybe just being around a coworker who is angry or depressed effects your mood. Learning to strengthen your energetic boundaries could give you more energy and peace in these situations. What are Energetic Boundaries and what's the big deal?

Summer has oficially arrived! With good weather come skimpy clothes, ice cream and barbeques. The streets will be perfumed with the hunger inducing aroma of charcoaled sausages, chicken and burgers. Buns will come out too, together with salads and copious amounts of beer and wine. How can you avoid overdoing it with such culinary delicatessen on offer? How do you get to enjoy the sunny season’s celebrations without overeating or destroying all the hard work you’ve put in the gym for months? All is not lost! Here’s how you can enjoy your bbqs without too much collateral damage:

It’s become a ritual of mine. Every Sunday I wake up, eat breakfast and turn my television to the OWN network. I’ve always been a huge Oprah fan, but recently have discovered the Sunday programming on OWN and became almost addicted. Some people go to church on Sundays, I go to OWN; but why? The programs, Super Soul Sunday, Soul Pancake and Life Class allow me to think about stuff that I normally don’t have time for or don’t think of on a really inquisitive level. You know, the stuff that makes you a better, happier more authentic person.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao-tzu Eight years ago I was a control freak perfectionist workaholic! I worked 16 hour days, every day. One day, I found myself siting in my car in the parkade and crying. I was tired, sooo tired! Right then and there, I made a decision to change my life. I decided that I needed to take care of me! I decided to take back control of my life and start down a plan that focuses on creating a life that I am madly in love with! I started this journey by learning self love and self care.

Balancing different aspects of life -- work, play, family, friends and more -- is difficult for many people. It's significantly more challenging for "DaVincis" -- creative people who are also juggling their many talents, projects and ideas. As I see in the vast majority of my coaching clients, Balance is a Top DaVinci Challenge for multi-talented people. This article is the first in a new series of articles devoted to helping DaVincis create, develop and maintain life balance. Let's begin by taking stock of your current situation. Self-Assessment: How Balanced is your Life?

When a person persists at a task, we say that person has determination or motivation. But where does that determination come from? Some would say it comes from dedication, commitment, or sense of duty. But I believe that Core Desires are the sole source of both the determination and the motivation that are critical for success. If you are not pursuing a Core Desire, you won't be very motivated or dedicated. You won't pursue something relentlessly unless it is a Core Desire.

The Mind, Body, Spirit evolution continues to grow by leaps and bounds. As we enter this new age of awareness with more people acknowledging the “oneness” of all living creatures and the environment, scientific research reveals proof that inter-cellular bio-communication exists. ...

"We hear from mothers all the time who say they feel alone. They feel overwhelmed; they feel sometimes inadequate. And you say you're afraid to admit the truth for fear of being judged," Oprah said on her April 6 show The Secret Lives of Moms. The show goes on to reveal that the one universal ...

The Four Seasons of Life, The Four Seasons of Love Often times in conversations with friends or clients, I have used the analogy of the four seasons to assimilate the happenings of daily life and relationship challenges that happened in my as well as their lives. It is a positive thinking exercise and a very effective tool that can help one handle upsetting situations cleverly and realistically.

“If we can recognize that change and uncertainty are basic principles, we can greet the future and the transformation we are undergoing with the understanding that we do not know enough to be pessimistic.”rn-- Hazel Henderson (Economist, writer and syndicated columnist) Fear of our future after divorce keeps us stuck in the pain of the past. This fear prompts our mind chatter to paint a bleak picture of an uncertain future, which in turn creates a disempowering and negative attitude towards life. A negative attitude on life becomes all pervasive and leaves us powerless and depressed.

My son often says, "The harder I work, the luckier I get."Since that phrase popped into my head early this morning, Itook it as my inspiration for the week and got to thinkingabout luck. What is luck? Is it good fortune that comes out of the blue,totally unexpected? Or is it the Universe ...

Much has been said about the positive effects gratitude creates in our lives. Learning to be thankful for what we have today, and the learning experiences we’ve had in the past, empowers us with optimism and joy that help us pursue our goals. For a long time, I agreed with this idea generally ...

At first the words needy and greedy bring up uncomfortable thoughts about corporate indifference or bad relationships but let's take a step beyond that. Just for a moment consider these words in the framework of your mindset for success. The question that will be asked with this perspective is "How is your mindset limiting your success?"

“Everything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” rn~ Viktor Frankl Have you ever noticed that negative people seem to be immersed in lousy situations? Does it seem like people with positive attitudes seem to have all the ‘luck’? Actually, it’s more than good luck or bad luck. Win or lose, people attract their circumstances by their own attitudes and actions.

We are effectively covering ourselves against the worst case scenario of being diagnosed with a critical illness and covering ourselves in a financial way. Although this type of insurance does not prevent you from actually developing a critical illness it can certainly help provide a source of money when things are already at a difficult stage. Critical illnesses can happen at any given point and in most cases at the worst time possible. There are arguments as to whether or n

We're approaching a season of giving--an appropriate time of year to examine how well you allow yourself to be given to. Yes, receiving--the ability to fully accept gifts and enjoy and appreciate being given to--is an essential part of the human relationship equation. It is the complement of giving and just as important. Relationships are an ongoing interchange of giving and receiving--reciprocal exchanges of love, ideas, resources, caring. It's easy for most of us to see how people who have a hard time giving to others can gum up the whole process.

Sometimes you may be tempted to ‘give up’ on living your dreams, desires, and passions. Romantic relationships seem relegated to fairy tales. Familial relationships become a game of ‘trying not to offend’ or ‘let’s just get through this’. Relationship to self becomes a mantra stating, “That’s ...

Do you know anyone who makes excuses for why they can’t exercise? Maybe you have been making excuses… According to research published in 2009 by the department of health, 61 % of the Irish population is overweight or obese. The ratio is 29% obese to 32% overweight. That’s a whole lot of people making excuses! Excuses rarely have anything to do with the reality of things, and often have a lot to do with a ridiculous rationalization for why one should stay fat and unhealthy.

As they say, the ultimate proof of a leader’s effectiveness is the success of his company or organization. If you take a closer look at some of the most successful companies around, you will realize that they all have a Level 5 leader. This kind of leader is someone who does not allow his ego to get in the way of how he leads his company to success or greatness. Level 5 leaders are an interesting mix of being professionally intense and humble. They are not after public adulation, they do not brag, and they come up with excellent results in silence.

Don't hesitate to ask others to teach you what you want to know-in any area of life. By replicating their methods and attitudes, you'll get similar results. Finding and working with a mentor should be fun, easy, and very productive-you need not fly through life by the seat of your pants.

Though both psychotherapy and life coaching strive toward a common goal: a healthier and happier life style for the individual; there are some very specific differences in the process for how the changes occur. In addition, the clientele is somewhat different. Discussing the similarities ...

In my previous article called, Living with a Narcissist, I wrote about my desire to provide people with solutions to pathological behavior like narcissism, sociopathic behavior and co-dependency issues. In my research on this subject, I ran across this helpful article from Snow Lions ...

Sometimes, and for no apparent reason at all, we get stuck. It’s like something breaks inside the engine of our brain, keeping us from moving forward. We feel the symptoms, we can’t seem to think clearly, make decisions, or get motivated. We wrestle with problems, understanding concepts or are unable to take action. Unfortunately, we can’t open the bonnet upstairs and fix things, but there are some simple things we can do to clear our mind and get our brain juices flowing again. DON’T FORCE THE ENGINE

Chances are you've heard about the many alleged health benefits from eating soy foods, such as: lowering your cholesterol, helping with menopausal symptoms, warding off osteoporosis, and even reducing the risks of some cancers. Are these true? Hard to know for sure. But Have You Heard ...Chances are you've heard about the many alleged health benefits from eating soy foods, such as: lowering your cholesterol, helping with menopausal symptoms, warding off osteoporosis, and even reducing the risks of some cancers. Are these true? Hard to know for sure. But Have You Heard that...r

Do you have an old bookcase in your house? Perhaps it’s stuffed with books, papers & magazines. Perhaps it’s empty, or maybe it’s so full of “shtuff” that you’ve forgotten that it’s even a bookcase! A bookcase can be a handy and creative piece of furniture … if you let it. Sure, you can ...

For the last 20 years I have read many times that it is very important to have a vision for whatever you want in your life. Perhaps you’ve heard the same – without vision there is no way you can work out your pathway to your destination. Over the years I have worked with my clients on creating a personal vision – what they would like to have their life look and feel like when they have brought everything into balance. It is always much easier to work out the steps you need to take, when you know where you are going.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity. ~ Louis Pasteur There’s an old adage that says, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. It’s a good thought, but it doesn’t include the whole truth. You see, the word ‘try’, in this case, means to attempt something. It does not necessarily mean a commitment to succeed. Do you remember your mom asking you to do something you really didn’t want to do? You responded, “I’ll try, Mom.” Did you do it? Probably not. ‘Try’ just isn’t strong enough to inspire effort.

How does success happen? I heard a fabulous quote from Dale Beaumont (author of the Secrets Exposed book series) today…… “Success does not happen in a day, it happens day-by-day.” How true this is. It is the habits and the patterns that we continue with, that make us successful! Take for example housecleaning. You can clean your house fantastically one weekend, spending all weekend on it, and it looks amazing. However, if that is the only time you spend cleaning your house,

Let me ask you a question, what is the best advice you have ever received from a boss or leader that you admire? For me this is easy to answer as I think back to my most admired and respected boss Rudy McLean. Rudy had many years of leadership experience within the corporatio I worked for and when he took over our division as Managing Director; there was that underlying fear of “a new broom sweeps clean.” Some people also had the attitude that he had to prove himself, as he had no specific knowledge or experience within the industry we worked in.

I went from a low income to being in the top 0.5 percent in the nation in earnings in less than two years-and I only have a high school education. I am living proof that the lack of a formal education is not a hindrance to high income or happiness. I was driven by a Core Desire to make money because I hated being broke and I loved what money would give me. These are the real reasons people make money. Many different vehicles exist to make money, but it's your desire to make money that will drive you to success in that area.

Today is a good reflection of how far I have come from negative thinking to positive thinking and positive actions. I was coaching a client who is processing her breakdowns in a stuck state, the feeling of confusion whether the forward actions is going to create the result she wanted. It ...

When trying to disce your Core Desires, pay close attention to the responses and emotions elicited by the Search Question. You could overlook a key phrase, comment, or feeling if you are not careful. Emotions are not always easy to sense or detect.

“I don’t think there’s enough passion between us”, “I don’t think we are a complete match”, “I’m not feeling a click”, “I don’t think there’s enough chemistry on my side”, “We’re not sexually compatible”, “I’m not ready for a relationship”, “It’s not you; it’s me”, “I’d like for us to remain friends”.

1/ SHOP NOW! But not for clothes girls, sorry! For food! Buy your groceries before the weekend so that you have the right foods in your fridge and cupboards. Use the PSP system: Plan-Shop-Prepare. As with anything in life, the more prepared you are, the better chance you have of staying on track. Taking a bit of time to prepare a couple of meals in advance so you can just tuck into them when you need to can make all the difference. 2 / PLAN YOUR CHEAT MEAL

From the time we're small children, we are not taught a lot about how we work: how our mind works, our thoughts, our bodies, our brains, etc. The reason we're not taught this is because the loving, well meaning parents who gave birth to us didn't know either, not to mention the rest of society. In classrooms we're taught that being able to memorize information and repeat it back is revered, and that if we make an "F" we are in fact, a failure. And so the story goes, throughout our lives.

As I help people discover and define their genuine Core Desires, I find that the area that stands out most is the longing for a personal love relationship.

Fears are a natural part of the creative process. All multi-talented people experience fear, anxiety, worry and resistance at some point. Today we continue our strategies for fighting fear. After you’ve identified the true nature of your fears and resistance (see Part One of this series), you can then use proven techniques to manage and reduce them. Part 2 of this series presented three ways to overcome fear and how to manage creative fears. Here are seven more proven techniques to reduce anxiety and overcome fear in the creative process: Approach #4: Baby Steps

Hair extensions, fake lashes, filled pouts, whitened teeth, pumped breasts, stick on nails, Spanxed hips, 6 inch heels… size ten women killing themselves to be a size eight, and size eight women putting their life at risk to be a size zero. All so we can all look like each other, be accepted and feel good. Only all the paraphe alia, wasted time and money doesn’t seem to be doing the job. Instead, it’s freaking out men and turning more and more women into insecure girls.

The importance of what we believe.... n n“Beliefs have the power to create and power to destroy”- a quote by Anthony Robins that I truly appreciate. Think of a time where you believed with utter certainty that you would achieve a goal? What were the things that you did to achieve that goal? How ...

Serena Williams, Bill Clinton, Andre Agassi, Hugh Jackman… just a few of the many highly successful people who use a life coach. Why? Because they know that self awareness is the key to successfully navigate obstacles, to keep taking empowered actions towards their goals, while their coach holds their vision constant for them. The most cited benefit of coaching is that it raises self awareness. Life Coaching really is the ‘IT boom’ of the 21st century. “Coaching is the second-fastest growing profession in the world, rivaled only by information technology.” – National Post, April 2007.

At this juncture of creating new footprints in the journey of life, I was well aware, more so tha I’d ever been, of my defects of character. Awareness is wonderful, but I wanted change that would give me a much better life. I wanted my defects gone! By this time, many things had changed ...

There is so much in life we have little or no control over. You can't control the weather or the sun rising or setting but the good news is there are many other things that you absolutely CAN control. Here are some of them: Letting Go of Expectations Let go of the notion that you can change another person, their actions or non-actions. Your moral compass may not be the same as someone else's. When you let go of the expectations you have of others, you can have more control of your own life.

Culture is to an organisation what personality is to an individual. It allows people on the outside to see what the organisation is and what it stands for. It allows the people within the organisation to be constantly reminded about who they are, what they are about and what is important to them. If it's what it should be, a culture can help take the team both individually and collectively to level of understanding, performance and commitment that they are unlikely to reach by themselves. In this day and age culture means so many things to so

No matter how determined we are at planning, resourcing and achieving all those wondering things we want for ourselves, or even others, sometimes we need a little nudge in the right direction. Or maybe its a framework to guide our thought process. Just something to help you get from A to B. You may be super organised and have your life planned out for you but just not reaching your goals, perhaps your life is flying past you and youre wondering why youre still doing what youve always been doing, despite your well thought-out plan.

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