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- Permission to Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAt this special time of year our festivities are sure to sweep us off our feet and, amongst all the hoopla, pumpkin pies and holiday decor comes the realization that once again, we are faced with some large challenges. Stay focused under the barrage of snacks, hold your head high above the ...
Views: 1122(4 votes) - The Point is to Labour - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Eric GarnerThis last year has seen the spotlight on organisational values as never before. Particularly, but not exclusively, here in the UK. First, we discovered that our big banks were no longer true to the values of thrift, prudence, and good housekeeping. Then we found out that some of the top ...
Views: 1197(3 votes) - How about some fine-tuning of your attitude? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Ozias MucheriwaAviation is a very interesting field. When flying an aircraft, the pilot has to watch a small gadget called the Attitude Indicator which reveals the plane's attitude. In simple terms, the plane's attitude is its position in relation to the earth's horizon. Pilots know that the aircraft's ...
Views: 1100(3 votes) - How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk-Taking - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Mark FooIt's easy to keep doing what you are doing because if you keep things the same, you don't have to be afraid of things turning out bad. However, if you don't risk even a bit, you won't get to enjoy the rewards that come with it. Overcoming Your Fears You are well aware that it is risky to ...
Views: 2103(4 votes) - The Mental Game of Success: Winning the Game of Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill ColeSports champions know how to win and accomplish their dreams. They have learned the secrets of winning and success in sport. The mental game concepts that follow are familiar ones in the sport world. Let's examine these principles and laws of winning in sport and see how we can apply them to our ...
Views: 1360(4 votes) - The Notorious Cookie Swap - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowI have a wonderful friend who simply falls apart at the thought of baking 12 dozen (I’m not exaggerating) holiday cookies. It sends her into a tizzy, trashes her aspirations of healthy eating and stresses the poor woman out to the gills. There seems to be a simple explanation and solution to ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs you embark upon the eve of a fabulous day, Thanksgiving Day, there is much to be taken care of, family to celebrate this special day with and an array of fabulous dishes to enjoy and bewilder at. Staying in the right frame of mind going into the holiday will make a world of difference post ...
Views: 1345(3 votes) - A Life Full of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandAs much as I love the holidays, there is something special and peaceful about the few days before they arrive. The quiet you feel just before all of the preparation begins and the visitors arrive. Before the anticipation of a meal well cooked and the welcomed sounds and smells of the holidays. ...
Views: 1368(6 votes) - The Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim Smith“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” - Naomi Williams You may not like what I’m about to share with you here, but after years of suffering from feeling “down,” “sad,” and “depressed” I can guarantee that what I’m about to tell you is true. If you’re ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Top Ten Happiness Robbers - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from William CottringerTop Ten Happiness Robbers By Bill Cottringer “You can never make another person happy, only unhappy. ~The author. Are you happy enough with your happiness bank account balance? Knowing that a happiness bank account balance can never be high enough, here are a few bank robbers you ...
Views: 1950(4 votes) - ***Live Your Dreams: Goal Setting Tips - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Your dreams can become a reality by using these tips for setting goals, as you improve your self-esteem and nourish a positive attitude. Do you have a dream or a vision for your life? Have you identified the thoughts and feelings that will allow your dream to come to form? Not having a ...
Views: 3005(9 votes) - Surviving and Thriving with Grce - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Jon IvesonIt is a sad time in Columbus, OH as we mourn the loss of a very special person who has survived and thrived with an abundance of grace during the last 11 years. Stefanie Spielman lost her battle with cancer yesterday and many people are suffering from broken hearts today. She has touched so many ...
Views: 1051(3 votes) - Thanksgivings 2009: For What Are You Thankful? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHappy Thanksgiving 2009! What are you thankful for in life? To whom are you most grateful? I am extremely thankful of three most important people in my life, and am thankful for too many things to list here, but below is a rundown of whom and what I'm most thankful of. I am thankful to the ...
Views: 2973(9 votes) - To Create a positive state of mind - Watch What you Say! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Chris SuttonFirst let's talk about the power of words. Words are so powerful that they have accomplished everything in this world, and they have destroyed everything in this world. Words can start wars, and they can negotiate peace. They can start marriages, and they can destroy marriages. They can start ...
Views: 2332(6 votes) - 7 Words That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Terri Marie7 Words That Will Change Your Life Terri Marie © 2008 These words absolutely will change your life. There are small words with magnetic power to bring your life to a whole new level, one with abundance, peace, and success. They are words that are simple, but strong. Words that set deep in ...
Views: 2952(5 votes) - The 5 Best Hero Lessons - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Terri MarieThe 5 Best Hero Lessons Terri Marie © 2009 I wrote a column called “Heroes Among Us” for the Orange County Register, Sun Post News for years. The stories focused on people who did heroic things, so that we may all learn from them. Every year I wrap up with the best hero lessons. From well ...
Views: 1429(4 votes) - REALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from William CottringerREALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING By Bill Cottringer “You don't get something for nothing; You can't have freedom for free; You won't get wise With the sleep still in your eyes No matter what your dreams might be.” ~Neil Peart. Shame ...
Views: 1597(6 votes) - Children Anger Management - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Judy hanAnger is often a symbol of vent of frustration in children. If you let the child not get rid of the anger syndrome and eradicate both the root cause and the anger, then your child may land in deep trouble in future. Hence, anger management in children calls for immediate attention of the ...
Views: 552(2 votes) - It 's Not About Knowing the Information - It's About Personally Applying the Information! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI have been on the 'speaking circuit' a fair bit over the past few weeks and have met hundreds of really special people. I am grateful for the invitations to share my information as I know that it really does make a difference in the lives of these people. However, sometimes I hear comments ...
Views: 1244(5 votes) - An Immovable Will - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferAn immovable will is something that we must possess in order to achieve the things of our greatest desires and fantasies. To have an immovable will does not mean that you are simply a stubborn person, it mean that you have a determination that is so deeply rooted to your core that it has become ...
Views: 1731(4 votes) - 3 Key Mental Strength Secrets for Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonYou hear it every day, not matter what the current economic situation, “they” say “If only ___” you fill in the blank. I hope you are not one of those people, I don’t think so otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this article. Think about this…why is that the people who always complain about ...
Views: 2094(12 votes) - Smart Women Get Away - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffI'm in Park City, Utah on a family vacation having a wonderful time. Guess what? I initially didn't want to get away for a family vacation. I mean it's not that I didn't want to go to Park City. I love Park City. It is a peaceful, cozy town nestled between some magnificent mountains. It's not ...
Views: 1330(3 votes) - Winner Takes it All - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lori SnyderHave you ever had two thoughts about one situation? And were those thoughts both positive and negative? When I recently had such an opposing thought, it really started me thinking about how our thoughts impact our lives. Think about it, a few of the great universal laws ruling our wonderful ...
Views: 1398(7 votes) - Travel Preparation - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs the holiday season lurks around the corner it is time to get ready with anticipation for the events, get-togethers and merry-making with family and friends. Perhaps your social gatherings take you far away from home and whether you are flying, driving or traveling on a train to your ...
Views: 983(3 votes) - Self Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowPutting yourself at the top of your list and taking care of you in the best possible manner sets you up to care of everyone else in your life to the best of your ability. Caring for self includes being grateful and thankful for all that you do for the well-being of you and carving out pockets ...
Views: 5436(7 votes) - It Sounds So Easy, But Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Pat MussieuxThere is no passion to be found... in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela I was just on a phone call with a very close friend and we were discussing the content of my articles over the past few months. The title of this article is actually ...
Views: 1518(9 votes) - Staying Power - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success. Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ...
Views: 1123(6 votes) - Self Control - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of saying “no,” moving in a different direction, being in control and making the decisions that support your chosen visions for self requires your unrelenting efforts to uphold and follow through with the actions that support your visions. It calls for you to be strict with yourself and ...
Views: 1341(6 votes) - Next Day Success - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe evening hours are a perfect time to set yourself up for success when the following day rolls around. Being organized and ready to roll when the alarm clock sounds allows you to begin your morning with an air of calmness, togetherness and avoids morning discombobulation and potential stress ...
Views: 968(6 votes) - Conquer the Fear of Change in 9 Different Ways - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2010 from Mark FooA scary thing to many people is change. Making a change means stepping into the unknown. You leave the life that you are comfortable with and go into a place where you do not know what is going to happen. However, change is one thing that can never be stopped. Whether for the better or worse, ...
Views: 1466(4 votes) - Going Through a Difficult Divorce? - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Lance ClaeryGoing through a difficult divorce? Disagreeing with your ex about child custody and visitation? Dealing with domestic violence? Ending a domestic partnership? Fighting over child support or spousal support? If you are going through any type of family law litigation, you may feel stressed, ...
Views: 3435(9 votes) - Defusing The Anger Bomb - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kerry Sauve"Anger is like picking up a hot coal with the intent of throwing at someone else. You are always the one who gets burned.". Buddha Anger and violence are endemic in our society today. It is estimated that the rate of violent crimes and assaults is four times higher than it was in the 1960's. ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Some Advice About Giving Advice - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Over the years it's come to my attention that people - educated, accomplished, or just highly opinionated - tend to be very generous in giving advice. They mean well, for the most part, but they often don't weigh the outcome of their generosity. Advice, like food, tastes better when one is ...
Views: 1619(7 votes) - ***Struggling with a Negative Attitude? Low Self-Esteem is Probably the Cause - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.(Excerpt from our Free Ebook How to Build Self-Esteem) A negative Attitude and low self-esteem go hand in hand. Your self-esteem is a direct reflection of what you think and how you feel about yourself . When you are plagued with negative thoughts about yourself, and desire a positive ...
Views: 6373(10 votes) - Embrace The Uncomfort Zone - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Ted CiubaHave you ever been involved in a strength training regimen? If you have, you'll know what I'm saying to be the truth. It's that they talk a lot about, and teach a lot about, and practice, repetitions. They practice stepping it up—so that the next time, you can do more. They talk about adding ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Flexible Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Kimberley CohenSome people are more flexible in their thinking and the way they do things. They seem to flow through changes quite easily and effortlessly whereas for others it can be extremely challenging. If you have ever taken a Yoga class or know a bit about it, you realize that you wouldn’t start at ...
Views: 9596(5 votes) - Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from VS Mindset4SuccessToday.comAttitude is Everything ! “You are not limited to the life you now live. It has been accepted by you as the best you can do at this moment. Any time you're ready to go beyond the limitations currently in your life, you're capable of doing that by choosing different thoughts.” The ...
Views: 1445(5 votes) - Believe In Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Ted CiubaBelieve in your success. Believe with all your heart and soul. That's Principle #2 in The NEW Think and Grow Rich—Faith! Because when you believe in your cause, in your mission, in the fact that you will be successful, why of course you have the confidence to move forward confidently. Of ...
Views: 1527(3 votes) - Want to Live an Authentic Life? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Pat Mussieux"DO you want to live an authentic life?" What would it take? What changes do you need to make? It all begins with the way we think. "If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting." You've got to change something for something to change. If you sincerely feel that ...
Views: 1436(8 votes) - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 2054(5 votes) - It's That Time Of Year - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungThe last two months of the year usually finds us in a frantic state of shopping, decorating, cooking and traveling, so is it any wonder we are more stressed than cheerful. Having so many "to do" lists, we are wound up and too exhausted to enjoy that which normally makes us happy, as in ...
Views: 8938(3 votes) - You Win Some & You Lose Some – Dealing with a Difficult Client - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Charlene RashkowSo often people write articles about how to win over clients, how to achieve success, and how to build a business, yet one subject is often overlooked. That subject is dealing with a client you can’t please. What happens when you have a client that cannot be satisfied and how are you supposed ...
Views: 1648(5 votes) - Marketing Strategies: 7 Powerful Tips to More Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Maya BaileyA client asked me recently how I would define confidence. I paused for a moment and replied, “Confidence is the inner knowing that you can achieve whatever you want.” What is your definition of confidence? In my 30 years of coaching people to be successful, I have found that at the core of ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - *** Emptying Our Anger Bucket - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHave you ever felt your anger boil over to the point that it spilled out in ways you wished it hadn’t? Has your blood pressure ever risen when someone offended you and you could not respond? Have you ever clenched your teeth, biting back your words till your jaws ached or you got a headache? ...
Views: 2824(3 votes) - Get Mentors To Accelerate Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Ted CiubaAll my life, I had been a little bit envious of the success that I saw that others clearly had and I didn't have. And of course it was justified in my circles and my family, and we were taught it was good, religiously, to be poor. God loved the poor people but not the rich ones, you know… “It’s ...
Views: 1108(3 votes) - The Responsible Choice - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Kim FreedmanHow many times have you heard someone say something like this? “He really knows how to push my buttons.” “She made me so angry!” “They hurt my feelings.” “There’s nothing I can do about it.” All of these comments have something in common. They are all designed to absolve the ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Happiness and Continuous Learning - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Pat MussieuxAccording to Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." At a recent event that I spoke at, sitting up front and center, was Florence - a lady who introduced herself to me, telling me that she ...
Views: 1685(4 votes) - What Mask Are You Wearing? How to Become Your Authentic Self! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Pat MussieuxWho are you? What do you do? These are common questions as we go about our daily lives. These are very difficult questions for many people who are currently unemployed, newly retired, 'stay at home' Moms, and so on. In today's society, we place so much value on what we do - our label, if you ...
Views: 2040(7 votes) - An Athletes Inner Conflict With Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartHere is the story about an Olympic level athlete who is training as usual for world competition, which they do all those years between the Olympic competitions. She can be of any event because that doesn’t matter in this story. They all must train diligently in focused sometimes-painful ...
Views: 1889(4 votes) - How to Bring Out the Best in Others - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Marta HiattFran’s husband had a habit of tossing his dirty socks into the laundry basket, but frequently missing by a few inches and having them land on the floor, where they would usually stay. It really frustrated Fran when she had to pick up his clothing and place it in the basket, even though she’d ...
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