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- The Grass is Always Greener on Your Own Side - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Oleg MoskvineIf you are always looking for something better to reach for, someone else to be and somewhere to run... if you are looking everywhere else, and all the grass seems to be so beautiful and so green, except on your own side... if for your whole life you are rushing from one place to another that ...
Views: 1568 - ***The Power of Wellbeing Tip of the Day: Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAI usually refer to sleep as the third pillar of the healthy physical dimension (the others are nutrition, exercise and relaxation). Many people minimize the benefits of sleep and the essential properties it brings to our ability to produce and perform at our top level. Additionally, researchers ...
Views: 1566 - Save Money on Your Cell Bill-Spend More Time with the Family - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Brock HanerWhat Is Solavei? If you’ve been on Facebook, Twitter, or Linkedin, no doubt you’ve heard about Solavei. Some people say it’s a new mobile phone service, some say it’s a way to get free mobile service, others say it’s the best business opportunity. And they’re all right. It’s the first social ...
Views: 1565 - 3 Positive Strategies to Finish Your Day Strong - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Joey FaucetteMost business professionals today that we coach are overwhelmed. They get to the end of the day with an ever expanding to-do list and fall exhausted into the evening commute. They return the next morning after reversing the commute and fall exhausted into their desk chair, thinking, “Here we go ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Good Nights, Better Mornings and Great Days! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixOne of the best pieces of advice that a coach ever gave me was "Never begin your day before it's finished on paper." Over the years, this has served me extremely well. Whenever my day is not flowing smoothly, or I'm generally unproductive or "feeling a little lost" chances are it is due to poor ...
Views: 1563(4 votes) - Stuff Happens - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsStuff happens it happens to all people immunity is not granted because of a course you have done or a book you have written or read or the thoughts you possess. Stuff happens. It happens to the Pope it happens to the garbage man it happens to the couple down the road who have everything. Stuff ...
Views: 1563 - Taming The Technostress - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Eileen McDarghLast week, my big desktop PC crashed, my laptop got the "blue screen: of death". The refrigerator croaked, and the toaster oven went the heaven. My I-phone decided to stop receiving e-mail and the dashboard in my car kept erroneously sending warning messages. It wasn't even a full ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Communication Technology - Productive Busy or Distraction - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jennifer CulverWelcome to the world of communication technology and scatter brains. Some call it multitasking. It’s so easy to love the word multitasking as it sounds like you are getting so much accomplished. But, are you productive, just busy, or down-right distracted? Think of these two actions and ...
Views: 1562 - Signs & Symbols - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelThere is no doubt that we are inundated every single day with all kinds of information that comes to us in a variety of ways via signs and symbols. Archetypes have been deeply embedded in our psyche (our soul) since the beginning of time. Before formal language, signs and symbols was the way ...
Views: 1560 - Time Blocking: The Ultimate Secret to Effective Time Management - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Mike Gardner - The Time DoctorWe all know that Time management is an essential skill, and time blocking is an easy and powerful way to help you master this skill. Time blocking can be best described as blocking of specific periods of time in your schedule in which you commit to getting things started, progressed or finished. ...
Views: 1560 - Are you active or productive? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI have a very busy life. Toss my daughter’s calendar of activities on top of my own and we are always on the go. We are very active and we are productive when we are focused on our priorities. An active life is where you are busy. You have a lot of tasks you are doing but you don’t seem to ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - How To Create More Time To Do More Of What You Love! - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kirstin O´DonovanWe all want to have more time, more time to do what we want to and be with those we love. This means, having time to do the things you love in life, to do the things you want to and not only the things you need to, which is the key to feeling fulfilled. It is certainly not easy though, and for ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - You Have a Multi-Dimensional Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Suzanne StrisowerCommonly people think that their life purpose means ‘something they are here to do.’ This is often a very nebulous and frustrating proposition for people because they don’t ‘know where to find their purpose’ or ‘how to know they’ve their life purpose.’ What happens if you have a life purpose ...
Views: 1558 - 2011-POSITIVE CHANGES? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith Bray2011-POSITIVE CHANGES? May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions. Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - 6 Tips for Gaining Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachBecoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So what do you do when your confidence takes a hit? Follow these 6 tips for gaining confidence. 1. ...
Views: 1556 - What your social media manager does not know can hurt you. - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Madeline FosterWhen it comes to hiring a social media consultant for most businesses, it is a kind of hit and miss situation as to whether or not they are actually qualified enough to do so. The truth of the matter is,many fail to understand the true meaning behind social media and have no idea what the ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Set it and Forget it – How to Automate our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Sijith SalimThere is a powerful concept I learned recently. It is called the "Principle of Automation," and I want to share the technique with you today. In our life there are many things that can be done just once by setting it, and you can forget it completely. The system you used to set it will take ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - 9 Things You Should Never Spend Your Money On - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Alex ReddleNo matter what you do, it feels like there is a price tag on it. Here are 9 things you should never spend your hard earned money on! It feels like that everything in this life has some fee associated with it. Sure, there are some things that you have to pay for, but then there are other things ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - How To Create More Time To Do More Of What You Love! - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kirstin O´DonovanWe all want to have more time, more time to do what we want to and be with those we love. This means, having time to do the things you love in life, to do the things you want to and not only the things you need to, which is the key to feeling fulfilled. It is certainly not easy though, and for ...
Views: 1552 - New Year, New Plan - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Chrys PageSo, have you made your resolutions? Everyone I know is making them. "I'm going on a diet", one friend has proclaimed...for the 3rd year in a row. "I'm going to save some money", another friend has stated, one who has been known to shop 'til she drops. The thing with resolutions is that ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Why you have to work with your aspect of awareness? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenIf you want to stick to something static, that is the beginning of suffering. When you accept that all in life changes, you are not trying to stick to happiness and joy. You have to work with this aspect of awareness. You do not know when you die or when of your relatives dies. Therefore ...
Views: 1551 - 2012 Rules of Engagement - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffMany people have a tendency to attract exactly what they don’t want in life but often what they need most in order to learn necessary lessons which, if acted upon will lead to self-empowerment, self-improvement and a balanced prosperous life. This is the “law of attraction” put forth in the ...
Views: 1550 - Lead a Resilient Life - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeToday there are so many adverse situations and circumstances we are exposed to. Whether we are self employed or unemployed, single or married with children, young or old, we all can learn how to better cope in our lives when we learn how to be more resilient having the ability to cope, bounce ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - 90 Day Plan - 3 Tools You Need to Guarantee Your Success! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Dan PickensFor a 90 day plan to succeed you need to understand that most of the work is done before you get started! Most people fail plans (like the p90x) because they trust that they succeed at random! In reality it's because they are either lazy or don't know any better or both! That's not going ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Are You Eating Your Heart? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonA car cuts you off in traffic. Worse than that, it zig-zags in and out of lanes, putting innocent folks (you) at risk. You’re irritated, aggravated, you declaim loudly what a fool this driver is. Where’s a cop when you need one?! When you get home, you tell your spouse, your kids, the dog, ...
Views: 1549 - Life Coaching: Signs that Your Work and Life Balance Is Awful - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIs there anything you can do to be able to keep up with your busy career while at the same time having time to do what you have to do for yourself, your family and your friends? Is there really a way that you can just relax? Keeping the balance between your work and personal life is so important ...
Views: 1549 - Corporate America and Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from odette worrellCorporations are starting to take a closer look at wellness programs for their employees. Reasons for this might not be as altruistic as we might hope, but with rising health care costs and the general health of most Americans these days hitting what is now a “crisis” level, even the corporate ...
Views: 1548 - Fueling Your Passions in Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowFueling your passion; having something in your life that you absolutely adore to spend time doing or participate in is such a treat and should be valued on a regular basis to provide your well-being with excitement and delight for living. Taking time to treasure your longings and aspirations ...
Views: 1548 - HOW TO RESTORE OUR FEMININE ENERGY - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Sara FabianI spent 15 years of my life in the corporate world and used to define my human worth through my profession and the social status on my business card. At the time, building a successful career meant the world to me. I was keeping myself busy all the time, always in a rush, wanting to do more ...
Views: 1546 - Turned “ON” by your computer? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Chris CannonIt’s responsible for connecting millions every day, while disconnecting thousands every second. It connects people with family they’ve never met before, while disconnecting them from family they’ve known their entire lives. It has made the world as a whole much smaller, therefore intensifying ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - A Stressed Out Baboon - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Melissa HeislerWe all complain about stress, but what is it really. National Geographic did a wonderful report on what stress is by not only looking at humans and our environment, but also through baboons and science. In watching specific tribes of baboons who ate the same food, lived in the same area, and ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Is Chronic Busyness Causing you Chronic Stress? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Julie DohertyHow many times have you turned down an invitation to a social activity or to just do something for fun because you just feel too busy or overwhelmed by what you already have to do? What is your answer when asked the question, “How are you?” Your reply being “busy”. It seems all too often in ...
Views: 1544 - Time Management During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Yvette LaboyAs the holidays approach we become more pressed for time. With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and the added pressure of the holiday season, it’s no wonder why this is such a stressful time of the year for everyone. All the shopping, gift giving, cooking, holiday gatherings, ...
Views: 1543 - ***The Power of Wellbeing Tip of the Day: Relax - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAHave you ever felt stuck on the computer, frustrated and trying to resolve a software problem for hours? What did you do, keep trying? Instead, what happened when you took a five minute break and relaxed? Where you able to fix the problem in a couple of minutes? Whether this feeling of rushing ...
Views: 1542 - How to Make the Right Choice in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachYou’ve been making choices every day since you were a child, yet sometimes it can feel like you are the most inexperienced decision-maker in the world. You feel uncertain about which choice to make and how your decision will ultimately affect your life. When faced with a decision that could ...
Views: 1541 - Phone of the Olympics - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from David KhanThe Samsung Galaxy S III has been confirmed as the official phone of the London 2012 Olympic Games. This was announced officially by Visa as the two companies are in partnership over the new NFC (near field communication) technology that will be offered to athletes and the public while they are ...
Views: 1541 - Self Discovery and Exploration - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Nancy HovdeSelf-Discovery & Exploration When is the last time you made time for self-reflection? When we take some time to ask those questions that allow us to explore and discover answers about where we are in our life and what things we would like to see changes in our life, this type of ...
Views: 1540(4 votes) - One Million and One Choices - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you really know what it means to be a winner in life? I am sure you have heard others speak about folks who appear to have it all – a happy marriage, a great home life, a solid career, good friends, a nice home. When you notice that some people have such comfortable lives, does your heart ...
Views: 1539 - GEMS for Working Moms - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergIs your life an endless cycle, revolving around work and taking care of the kids? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent study by the Families and Work Institute, ½ of American women say they don’t have enough time to spend on themselves and to choose the activities they enjoy. We all know that ...
Views: 1537 - How Do You Focus on the Positive at Work? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Joey FaucetteI was lying flat on my back in the grassy outfield, trying to come around. I had drifted back from my third-base position for the Little League team White Sox into shallow left field to catch a fly ball. I missed the ball with my glove and instead caught it with my forehead. Someone said, ...
Views: 1537 - IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL SELFLESS ACTIVITIES WE SHALL DONATE A PORTION OF OUR TIME, TALENT, HARD WORK, WEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf we wish to lead a sacred spiritual life it does not mean that we do just about anything and everything in its name. True spirituality means imbuing our energies in great tasks so as to attain their fulfillment. Right from the arena of our inner being to the external mundane world, sacred ...
Views: 1537 - The Importance of a Family Calendar - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to know what your spouse or children's schedules look like, perhaps it's because you haven't taken the time to create a family calendar. Having one calendar devoted solely to your family's schedule can make the difference between chaos and organization in a household. Although ...
Views: 1537 - Are You Building Your Business with Clarity or Clutter? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you ever been so passionate about your business, so in love with your business that you’ve stayed up late, maybe most of the night to work on an upcoming project? Have you gotten up early because the spark of an idea woke you up without the need of an alarm clock? What I am describing is ...
Views: 1536(4 votes) - Why are we so stressed? And what can we do about it? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Melissa HeislerNever in history have we had such comforts and ease of living. Our grocery store shelves are stocked and we can cook a meal in minutes. We can communicate with family and friends around the world instantaneously and face to face. Modern conveniences make our day to day life easy. Then why the ...
Views: 1536 - ***What's the Secret to the New Year's Resolution? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAHave you always set up your New Year's Resolution and gone into it head on to then realize achieving your goals was more difficult than you ever expected? Did you give up just a few weeks after you started? You are not alone. I see this happen all the time. Every year, I see more people show ...
Views: 1532 - Why Facebook is Destroying Our Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Gemini AdamsThanks to Facebook and other social media sites, when we’re feeling blue, we can get a much needed ego boost online. But, how healthy is it to seek external approval in this way? While it might momentarily lift our spirits, does it really give us what we need; self-esteem and a strong sense ...
Views: 1532 - Life and Career Planning: How to Live Your Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinBeing able to live your life to the fullest seems just too good to be true. For many of us, it is a big struggle to reach their full potential, be it personally or professionally. What makes things even more complicated is that failing in one aspect of our live can have a significant effect on ...
Views: 1531 - Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa HaishaRead or listen to any news report these days and you’re sure to get negative information: workers being downsized, employees being forced to take pay cuts, big companies seeking bailout money, and yet another business closing its doors. With so much negativity dominating the nightly news ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Eliminate Working Mommy Guilt Forever - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Marla EnhelderWorking mommy guilt can be one of the biggest drawbacks to working outside of the home. However, I want to assure you that this does NOT have to be the case! In fact, guilt is completely unnecessary and a waste or your precious (and very limited) energy. Why do so many working mothers ...
Views: 1528 - Five ways to improve your work-life balance. - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison BrightDo you feel stressed and overwhelmed while juggling business, family and personal wellbeing? Creating work life balance is the art of managing your tasks and resources to create the kind of lifestyle you desire, resulting in greater work satisfaction, loving relationships and increased health ...
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