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Ehrenfried Pfeiffer’s asked Rudolf Steiner why people today appear unable to develop and act according to all they learn and seem to know. Steiner replied: “This is a problem of nutrition.” In Waldorf schools worldwide, there is a conscious effort to keep school snacks and meals as natural as possible. Most schools have a garden and encourage the growing of vegetable and the grinding of grain. Salads, fruits, nuts and simple soups are the staple of most schools. Rudolf Steiner gave many indications regarding the plant and animal kingdoms and proper nutrition for adults and children.

Recently, during a coaching session with an executive (whom we’ll call Jodie), I listened as she described conversations with her staff. The feedback that her staff gave her went something like this: “You’re hard to communicate with.” “I don’t feel empowered when you speak to me.” “You sound impatient when you speak to me.” “You make me feel stupid.” Does this scenario sound familiar to you? Do you often feel helpless when it comes to communicating with your staff? What are you to do with this type of feedback?

Fairy tales have an enormous and irreplaceable value in the life of a child. They educate, support and liberate the emotions of children. Fairy tales provide a unique way for children to come to terms with the dilemmas of their inner lives. The prince, the tailor, the miller, snow white – all of these are images of different elements of our own nature. It is this resonance which endears these figures to us. There is a wisdom in these characters which runs much deeper than allegory or what can be found is psychoanalysis.

Rule 1: Say what you want (not what you don’t want) This is probably the most important rule of NLP. It is very important to remember that EVERYTHING that we say, think or do has an impact on our unconscious mind. It is our goal as NLP practitioners to continually programme our minds with what we want rather than what we don’t want. Here is a prime example of this.r

Stop trying to be normal. It undermines your success and keeps you in a state of mediocrity. It's an interesting phenomenon. This idea of being "normal" starts to take hold in high school. There begins to form this desire to "fit in" - to be part of a group. Or at least, not be singled out as someone who "doesn't fit in". Along with that comes the desire to be an "insider".

On the regular basis, the mainstream medicine to diagnose and treat medical ailments and acute illnesses is the way to go. All the various scientific studies, quality control, rigorous standards, and widely tested effectiveness makes the conventional medicine a logical and safe choice. However, in addition to the regular scientific ways, I am fascinated by the complementary alte ative medicine and treatments as a way to enhance the self-healing power of the body. I have personally experienced the healing power of various pressure point and energetic therapies.

Most companies take a good approach to developing leaders, but generally miss the point. There's a lot of emphasis placed on good decision making, effective communication, and team building. And all those are important, but don't address what matters most. When you get right down to it, the essence of leadership - the thing that best reflects good leadership - is when a leader is able to bring out the best in others. If a leader is able to elicit excellence from the people around him or her, then that person can truly be deemed great leader.

A Waldorf kindergarten is an extension of the family experience, an intermediate step for the child between the home and formal schooling. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish.

Root Cause of Stress Stress is due to uncertainty (about future or about way to proceed), which comes from lack of clarity on current situation. It can be financial or work related, it can be about big business decisions, it may be due to poor communication with people or a misunderstanding with a partner, or emotional such us lack of relationship and/or love.

The idea of expecting excellence isn't new, nor is the premise that every leader should expect excellence from his or her team. But just like everything a leader says and does, it's not so much a matter of "what" he or she does as much as it is about "how" they do what they do.

Removing stress in a team is just one way of helping people to become their best and reach their potential. Very often stress is misunderstood or the causes of stress maybe misdiagnosed. In this article I describe one of the most common causes of stress that very often people fail to identify: themselves. Introduction

Greetings from the beautiful Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania! Yes, friends, I decided to take a little bit of a breather from the hustle and bustle of New York, and so this blog is coming to you from the serene calm of a two-day vacation.

There are many aspects to leadership that parallel the philosophies, concepts, and perspectives of Zen Buddhism. I don't profess to have a great depth of knowledge regarding Zen Buddhism, but from the insights I do have, I can see the application with respect to effective leadership. The parallel exists within the concept of leading without leading. It exists in the ebb and flow of leadership style. And it's reflected in the very duality of the role of a leader within an organization. Let me share my perspectives on each of those concepts as an insight into effective leadership.r

There is tremendous opportunity and satisfaction as a leader in developing others. By effectively developing the people around us, we elicit excellence in a number of impactful and far-reaching ways. Developing others is an important function of effective leadership.

n n Financial Market Structure nIn economics, a financial market is a mechanism that allows people to easily buy and sell financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect the efficient market hypothesis.nnFinancial markets have evolved significantly over several hundred years and are undergoing constant innovation to improve liquidity.nnBoth general markets and specialized markets exist. Markets work by p

I talk about Golf because that's what I am but golf relates so much to lots of life. To get better you must be better. It doesn't just happen by itself. You have to know your goal and turn your life in the direction that will achieve that goal. Golf takes practice & positive thinking. Life success takes practice and positive thinking. You are what you think. Think the best and the best will happen. My heart so went out to Joanna Rochette. During this years Olympics after Joan

It has happened to all of us at one time or another: our child does "one of those things" that absolutely drives us crazy, and we wonder why? Perhaps it was to stand at the head of the class on that first day of school and blatantly challenge the teacher. Perhaps we struggled in the kitchen for two hours preparing his favorite food only to get a reaction of crying at the table. We stand back puzzled and wonder if there is something wrong with our child. When we discuss this with other parents we discover that they too share this dilemma.

I have been thinking about this question since a long time. How much percentage luck and how much percentage hard work play in our life success? I am sure that at any point of your life, you would have looked at a person and said “How lucky He/She is. I wish I was like him/her”. In order to understand this topic better, I began to read various personality development books and started talking with people regarding this. This article is about what I learned from them and what conclusio I had come upon.

The recent violence at a football game in Sarasota caused me to reflect, once again, on violence in sports and what can be done to remedy this problem. It is conceivable that we may see more violence on the field as frustration with the economy grows and the financial rewards which athletics become more appealing and more important to many Americans. Violence in many sports has received a lot of media attention. Brawls in baseball games and players and fans acting in disorderly manners in sporting arenas are quite commonplace today.

n n Achieving Peak Performance Through Personal Goals nnIndividuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours.nnManaging goals can give returns in all areas of personal life. Knowing precisely what one wants to achieve makes clear what to concentrate and improve on.nnGoal setting and planning ("goalwork") promotes long-term vision and

I spoke to 3 different chiropractors about my skiing mishap, my uneven body weight distribution (right side was heavier by a few pounds as revealed at a Total Health expo), and about top performance health and long life. I experienced three different levels of chiropractic adjustments, from very strong and physical, through gentle, to purely emotional and spiritual. With the last one, I've seen people crying and laughing at the same time as deeply set emotions were released free.

Today in my M5 seminar, we talked about having calm confidence in the face of struggle, and my 5 steps to returning the calm confidence if it’s ever shaken. Confidence is often mistaken for cockiness, but confidence is not about being bold and blindly brazen. Calm confidence is a deep knowing that even if you don’t know how you’ll figure something out, you have faith that you will.

Over the years, many golfers have come to see me to get help with their first tee jitters. Both low handicappers and high handicappers can be nervous at the start of a round. Some golfer report difficulty sleeping the night before a golf event due to stress related to looking bad on the first tee while everyone is watching them swing. Here are some tips to help high handicappers and single digit players understand more about their nervousness on the first tee and some tips to help golfers become more comfortable when they tee off.

Putting is a very mental task. It has very little to do with the golfer’s strength or size. Great putting is all about confidence, accuracy, focus and relaxation. Golfers who choke on short putts and golfers who lose tou aments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the step on the green. They do not feel comfortable and they can not see the line and find the tempo they need to put a good roll on the ball.

Tiger Woods is dealing with a multitude of issues, losses and changes which seem to be impacting his performance on the golf course. Several years ago, most golf pundits thought he would definitely break Jack Nicklaus’record for wins in majors. I have coached many golfers on the mental aspects of the game and some athletes can leave their personal lives off the course. However, Tiger Woods appears to be struggling with a number of challenging emotional and physical issues simultaneously.

School has started and lots of young athletes will be trying out for school teams. And some kids will fail to make the team. Others won’t get the playing time they think they deserve. This time of year, I get lots of calls from parents of young athletes who are upset about their child’s role in sports and their setback involving the team. “My son is heartbroken. He thought he would start on the team for sure.” “My daughter would rather quit the team then play junior varsity again.” “The coach seems to pick his favorites. My daughter won’t get any playing time.”

In 2008, I researched the effect my appearance had on how people view me and how they treat me. I recognized the impact the appearance can have on anyone’s daily life, and I wanted to figure out ways to improve it. The reality is people judge you in the first few seconds of meeting you. If you don’t have the image you want, you won’t feel good about yourself and others won’t recognize your qualities either. Someone who’s polished tends to come across as attractive and trustworthy, while someone that doesn’t look sophisticated will be perceived the opposite way.

Rudolf Steiner saw man primarily as a fourfold being. To understand this concept we need to consider Steiner’s views on the human being in relation to the kingdoms of nature: Firstly consider the mineral kingdom. It is dead, inanimate – a stone does not move unless an exte al force is applied to it. It is physical structure only, without life of its own. Steiner called this the “physical body”. In the human body the skeleton is the most mineralized, “stone-like” part and can be likened to the mineral kingdom.

Leaders make a difference because they are different themselves. A leader’s function is to influence and inspire the people who look to them for direction, guidance and support. What sets great leaders apart from the masses is not their sex, age, or occupation. Nor is it their level of ...

n n Profit Maximization and Revenue Enhancement nIn economics, profit maximization is the process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit. There are several approaches to this problem. The total revenue -- total cost method relies on the fact that profit equals revenue minus cost, and the marginal revenue -- marginal cost method is based on the fact that total profit in a perfectly competitive market reaches its maximum point whe

n n Peak Performance through Goal Setting nnGoal Setting involves establishing specific, measurable and time targeted objectives. Work on the theory of goal-setting suggests that it is an effective tool for making progress by ensuring that participants are clearly aware of what is expected from them, if an objective is to be achieved. On a personal level, setting goals is a process that allows people to specify then work towards their own objectives - most commonly with finan

Before we begin our success journey - we have to define our Ultimate Vision and our Ultimate Purpose for what we want. Unless we are clear about the two, it will be a very difficult task to live our dreams and achieve our vision. For a vision to be powerful, it needs to have a purpose... Once you are clear about your vision, you determine how to implement it. Then, you begin a journey to achieve, bringing in mentors and other resources all aligned to reach the single vision you have put forward. But to persistently work on your vision, you need to have an equally powerful Purpose.

Have you ever heard the old saying that “Relationships take work?” How does that make you feel when you hear that? Tired? A little frustrated? Do your eyeballs roll back in your head when you think of “working” on your relationship after a long day at the office, or running errands all day, ...

n n Performance Training Management nnPerformance measurement is the process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals. Performance management is building on that process, adding the relevant communication and action on the progress achieved against these predetermined goals.nn In network performance management, a set of functions that evaluate and report the behavior of telecommunications equipment and the effectiveness of the network or network element and

I counsel lots of golfers. Some of them are professionals, some are highly ranked amateurs and juniors. Others are weekend warriors hoping to win a few more dollars and maybe the club championship. While most pros do not mind hitting out of bunkers, some golfers hate being stuck in the sand. It is obvious that they become angry, frustrated and anxious when they land their ball in the sand. Once these negative emotions take over, it is hard for golfers to get the ball out of the sand with a sense of accuracy, confidence, focus and control.

Over the years, I have counseled many females who compete in figure skating, cheerleading and gymnastics at very high levels. These sports can be quite demanding, since they are different from many other sports. Consequently, these sports can place a great deal of stress on the young athletes. First, unlike a sport like tennis or golf, one tiny error can ruin an entire performance as well as years of training. Second, there are often significant interpersonal conflicts between the athlete, the parent and the coach.

Communication is a two-way street. CLEAR communication is when another person receives the information you have just communicated in the exact same way you intended it to be received. Yet how often do you experience misunderstanding and miscommunication as a part of your every day experience? ...

We hear a lot today about being your best, taking care of business, achieving success, and performing at your peak. What we don’t always hear is what it takes to sustain peak performance. n nPeak performance is a commitment to your physical, mental, and spiritual being and to your Personal Development and development. Peak performance, in my opinion, is not something you can switch on and off; it is what you commit to and strive for every day. It is not just about business

Have you ever noticed that when you are in a relationship for awhile you can forget how to create that ‘spark?’ Or you think you’re doing all the right things to light the other person’s fire but they seem to be missing your delivery? You feel like you’re shooting ...

Coaches from around the country and maybe from the world, sometimes remind athletes to “get their head into the game,” during an athletic contest. This well known sport cliché is a way to remind athletes to tune out distractions and stay focused on what is happening on the playing field or on the court. Players on the bench are often encouraged to observe stay involved in the game by listening to this same remark. Being well aware of what is happening and why it is happening during an athletic contest is very sound advice. It is a good way to gain an understanding of any sport.

Bowlers are always looking for simple ways to get more strikes and spares and to add pins to their scores. Like other athletes, bowlers tend to enjoy their sport more when they are performing to their fullest potential. And bowling is very mental, once you master the mechanics of the sport. That is, bowling is a sport which is very much about confidence, concentration, focus, tempo and being relaxed when you step on the lanes.

In a recent sessio I conducted with performers on what they wanted out of their performances, I found that many of the performers in the group were big believers in the Perfectionists’ Creed: Perfectionists’ Creed: “If I try hard enough and I am very careful and I follow all of the rules, everything will go right and everyone will love me and I will feel good all of the time.” In my best Dr. Phil imitatio I asked them, “How’s that working for you?” Well, as you might guess, it really wasn’t working at all. Let’s break it down: “If I try hard enough…”

What does it mean to live in a person’s strength zone? Every day millions of people go to work and participate in tasks that have very little meaning or value to them personally. They struggle with the monotony of working in a job or position that does not fulfill them. When I often train or teach leadership in business or organizatio I often witness management spending large sums of money training people in their area of weakness. The truth is there is no such thing as a “well rounded person.”

For this week's Monday Morning Mini-Motivation Meetings, I chose the topic "Spontaneity and Trusting Your Instincts." To walk the talk, I did not plan an agenda, but trusted the likelihood that interesting things to say about planning, spontaneity and trusting your instincts would arise. Such as: a) Planning and preparation is important and provides confidence in business. It's always preferred to "winging it."

Every year, thousands of people enter piano lessons, but only a handful learn enough so they can enjoy lessons later themselves. Since we now know that anyone can learn piano--it's not 'rocket science," why would this issue still persist? Of course, on the surface, the problem appears to be a 1) ...

Since I am very interested in human potential and in personal growth, some time ago, I attended a motivational lecture given by George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion of the world. Many years ago, I wrote a few articles about George Foreman’s fight with Muhammad Ali, so I was quite curious to hear what he had to say in his inspirational talk.

People who perform in front of audiences can have very special challenges. For some, it’s just a few jitters but for others, stage fright can be debilitating – or at least harrowing. There is plenty to worry about: dry mouth and shaking hands to begin with. And what about that difficult passage, what about forgetting entire passages, what about hitting the high notes? And what happens if we have to deal with all of these worries in the context of an important audition or if we’re playing or singing before musicians with intimidating credentials?

Competition, nervous anticipation, and butterflies come hand in hand. You think about your performance, and also if you have packed everything you need. If you are prepared with a checklist ahead of time you can stop fretting about forgetting something and let your hard work and many hours of dance practice shine through. Being prepared will help you perform at your highest level. rnMoms, dancers, cheerleaders, and teachers have all weighed in as I compiled a list of must hav

One of the great things about being a parent is the fun you can have teaching your kids about what you know and enjoy. I love tennis, golf, photography photography, racquetball, fishing, swimming and chess. Like many fathers, when I became a dad, I was eager to share some of these interests with the kids. Since I have coached hundreds of athletes from a wide range of sports, written articles on sport psychology and conducted seminars on improving one’s performance in sports, I could not wait until my kids got old enough for me to “impart some of my wisdom” to my offspring.

As an executive coach, I’ve seen all kinds of leadership styles. Effective leadership is essential to every organisation—big or small, young or old. We know from Harvard’s research on the Service-Profit-Chain and our Scores on the Board system(tm), that employee satisfaction brings revenue--when your employees are happy, your customers are happy, and that means more revenue for your business. But the message is often lost when time and resources are limited, many leaders fall under the pressure to make ends meet.

Derek Jeter recently got his 3,000 hit and he accomplished this milestone in very dramatic fashion. There are a lot of things for baseball fans to love about the shortstop for The New York Yankees-Derek Jeter. But what really makes him so special? He is a clutch hitter and a steady fielder. He has accumulated some fantastic statistics and he has been a remarkable performer in post-season play. He has delivered tons of key hits in some very big games. The Yankee captain will undoubtedly make it to The Baseball Hall Of Fame on his first opportunity.

Here' my Top tips for living a healthy life nnGive up smoking nGet moving! nWear a seat belt nTake some time out nSleep well nFive portions a day nPractice safe sex nReduce your intake of unhealthy foods nReduce your exposure to pollution nLaugh more! nnThese tips can help to create a healthier lifestyle, healthy heart and a longer happier life!nnn1. Give up smoking nQuit smoking. It is THE single best thing you can do for your health. Cigarettes contain around 400 toxic subs

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance . Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. A

It can be difficult for professional athletes that are retiring from their sport to leave a successful sporting career behind and move on to a new life. The transition time can cause confusion and a lack of fulfillment. The retiring athlete may set new goals and establish a new career but they ...

Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Anthroposophy, once gave a lecture on the merits of vegetarianism to a small group of people. From the expression on their faces he could see that they had not understood the real essence of his words. At the end of the lecture he said he was going to have dinner at a particular restaurant and those who wished could join him. Most of them went along. At the restaurant Steiner ordered for himself a “schnitzel” (cutlet of meat.). The others were aghast and expressed their astonishment, just as he expected.

Giant fans have to be disappointed as the team seems to have collapsed once again this season. Several weeks ago, a reporter interviewed me about the team and I thought they would be able to avoid another collapse. As it turns out, I was wrong…….. The momentum they had after beating New England seems to have vanished. So what really happened to The New York Giants this year? There is no question that injuries to key players have taken their toll on this organization.

"It Takes A Minute to Borrow Money, But a Lifetime to Pay It Back: Common Sense Lessons For Parents To Teach Their Young Adult Childre "nn Parents want their children to have their best chance at success. They want their children to be schooled in every aspect of adulthood. According to a ...

True health is harmony between the individual (body, mind, heart and soul) and his or her environment. - unknown Your personal health care is the most important thing as it is the best long-term investment you can do for yourself. In the short term it fixes the discomfort and the mood. In the long term it sharpens the mind, improves sleep patterns and boosts the energy. Body is getting older everyday, so you're doing yourself a favor by getting it to the top shape now.

We all have moments when everything we do seems to work. It is during these times that great insights occur. We feel abundant, happy and trusting of life. We are refreshingly stilled inside, our usual nagging “chatter” is quiet, and our energy flow is profoundly open. In this state we are able ...

Have you ever been so caught up in your own problems that you didn’t even notice what was actually taking place around you? Or been so wrapped in responsibility and self-judgment that you failed to recognize the beauty and wonderful events actually occurring in your life? Have you ever taken ...

Are you tired of experiencing conflict in your relationship? Do you ever find yourself choosing the wrong person? Have you ever thought, “if only I’d known…” about my partner? Just imagine what it would be like if you could have a relationship where you could easily resolve problem, make ...

Create a clear, worthwhile purpose for your organization. How you develop a meaningful purpose? Involve people throughout the organization to develop and distill the essence of why your organization exists. Don’t simply rely on the executive team to develop and then dictate the purpose to ...

We are approaching the World Series, so baseball is on the minds of many Americans right now. And baseball fans and sports pundits like to debate the issue of who is the best hitter of all time. And it is hard to compare hitters from different baseball eras. However, my colleague, pal and the coauthor of one of my books, Who Will Win The Big Game, has recently collected some interesting data on this topic. In this book Carlton and I tried to identify the fifty characteristics of winning teams,players and coaches based on statistics and psychology.

When working online there are land sharks that are as dangerous to you as the mammals found in the ocean. To whom or what I refer is not those you actually 'work' with but rather those with whom you may associate. In particular I'm referring to any negative people you may have in your life. You know the ones! They seem to have a negative attitude about everything, including your efforts to build an online business. These are the type of people that can deflate your spirits in

In this week's blog I'd like to focus on how commitment strengthens deadlines and how deadlines can strengthen your commitment. Today most of us have one of the least favorite deadlines of the year. It's tax day. Like most people, I really don't enjoy doing the work that comes with filing my tax return. Still, every year I start early, I break the task down into segments, spread those segments out over several weeks, and this year I got everything done early Friday morning.

Are we paying attention to the right stuff? Take biology for instance. I never took a biology course in my life. I really have no idea how my body works, and yet I remain in good health. But when I visit the doctor, it’s the same as visiting an auto mechanic or a computer technician. They ...

The ego is a fact of life. People identify with their thoughts, beliefs and perceptions and will staunchly defend their resulting identifications. The core of the ego is attachment, resistance and separation. In the context of organisation development, we have to deal with the ego as it is. The solution to the ego at the organisational level, is facing up to it and developing the organisation in a way that recognises the ego and its downsides. A similar approach works at an i

Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient rediscovered natural healing technique involving the placement of hands onto the body in order to channel healing energy. It allows everyone (children too!) to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality of life. Reiki is an amazingly simple technique to learn. It does not take years of practice, it is simply passed on through a series of attunements from a Reiki Master, sometimes called Teacher, to the student. As soon as this happens, one has and can do Reiki.

A great way to grow your business is by providing a good, relevant bonus to a book launch in your niche. Why a WIN - WIN - WIN? Three immediate reasons come to mind:

IGNITE GROWTH (http://www.streethockeymillionaire.com/IgniteGrowth.pdf) How Businesses Can Grow Profitably JAMES ALLANr President, SHM Consulting TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 3 1.1 Objectives 3 1.2 Action Plan 3 2.0 Growth Strategy 5 3.0 Growth Tactics 7 3.1 Product Improvements 7 3.1.1 Upgrades to Current Products 7 3.1.2 New Product Development 7 3.2 Service Improvements 8 3.2.1 Tweaks, Upgrades 8 3.2.2 New Delivery Methods 8 3.3 Relationship Improvements 9 3.3.1 More frequent Communications 10 3.3.2 More Value for Clientele 10 3.4 Attract/Retain More Client

“You know what they say,” Pete said. “You’ve got to play the full 60 minutes if you want to win.” Steve began, “Let’s get started. Did everyone write some game plans for their highest priority goals?” Pete replied, “ We haven’t had time yet, Steve, but we’re going to do it this week.” Steve ...

Much of success is about performance. It’s about what we do and what we are able to inspire others to do. There are some simple performance principles I have learned in my life, and I want to share them with you. They really bring success, and what it takes to be successful, into sharp focus. They are also the basis for developing and maintaining an expectation of success. The Five Principles of Performance 1. We generally get from ourselves and others what we expect. It is

This article is suitable for ex-athletes who have not trained regularly for a period of time, and would like to go back to competitive training. Lets begin with a simple definition of aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise refers to exercises that involves or improves intake of oxygen. Anaerobic exercises refers to exercises that does not involve oxygen. The key difference between the two lies in the manner which energy is produced. During aerobic exercises, gl

While media experts are predicting low television ratings, this year’s World Series could be a very interesting game for avid baseball fans. Tony La Russa is a very clever manager and he may continue to implement some innovative strategies with his pitching staff. If he does, this could make things tough for Texas. Albert Pujols may be the best player in the game, so, in some ways it is hard to be against St. Louis. St. Louis also has the extra game at home. However, there are a number of compelling statistics which point a victory by the Texas Rangers.

Think of this expression for one moment: “you should take more responsibility for your work!” If you are like me, this may be an expression that you have used in the past to express your frustration at the paltry efforts of your subordinates, employees or teammates. But let’s think about it for a moment – is responsibility something tangible that somebody can literally pick up and put in a wheelbarrow? Obviously not; so what can we do to help our colleagues raise their game by taking more responsibility? A Definition

Discover EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach, well researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To learn about the development and history of EMDR see http://www.emdr.com/ and http://emdria.org/.

Watching children participate in sports can be a wonderful experience for youngsters and for their parents. Some kids really love having their family members at their sporting events. And some moms and dads love coaching their kids in sports like baseball, soccer, basketball and football. Parents often feel good about themselves for “making it to all of their kid’s games.” And parents do deserve credit for their willingness to adjust their busy schedules to get to their children’s events. Also, there is no question that sports can really be a wonderful way for a parentr

This may come as a shock to you, but most people really don’t want to change. Just give them a beer, point them toward the sofa and give them the television remote. They will continue to complacently live out their lives. Most people are much too busy earning a living to become financially ...

The field of positive psychology (which partners closely with the fields of neurology, biochemistry, eastern medicine and others) is built on the scientific premise of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change. This means that greater levels of happiness are attainable through practices that change how your brain functions.

So here he was, stuck in the office instead of watching his son play hockey. Meanwhile, Steve was out playing street hockey for three hours a day with his kids. What weighed more on Pete’s brain was that street hockey used to be the love of his life now, it was just a nuisance. Although he’d ...