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- Rejection - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John Di LemmeI am very enthused to address the topic of REJECTION! How you handle rejection is in direct proportion to how you maintain a persistent level of action in order to feel ful?lled and ?nd your WHY in life. As a super-achiever in life (which means you have your WHY in place), you are driven to ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Learn Life Empowering Skills with Law of Attraction Group Coaching Classes - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Nanette GeigerNanette Geiger, Law of Attraction Specialist, writes... ... We think over 60,000 thoughts per day. Jim from Ohio asks: “How do I maintain my focus”? James, I believe this is a question that is multi-faceted in nature and a very good one at that. Did you know that learning how to navigate ...
Views: 1169(2 votes) - 2 Steps to Lift Your Emotions – Instantly! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Roger SeipThere’s a timeless principle that successful people live by, that I realized can be used as an immediate and powerful boost to your self-esteem and your emotions. Volumes have been written and spoken about this principle over the millennia, but I still see people not understanding or ...
Views: 1736(7 votes) - Forgive and Forget? Can You Really Lift Your Burden of Resentments? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThe questions keep coming... "How can I forget all the wrong things that have been done to me throughout my life. How can the thoughts that are in my brain be erased so that they do not keep popping up over and over again. It is not easy to forgive what my brain cannot erase. Who knows the ...
Views: 2887(2 votes) - Lovin' It - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Judi MoreoDo what you love, love what you do. If you can’t love what you are doing at least, do it with love. The year is half over. We’ve months to live up to our New Year’s resolutions. Many of them have already been forgotten or deliberately set aside. One of the biggest reasons we don’t stick to ...
Views: 2766(3 votes) - Don’t Go Changin’ - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteHuman beings are capable of incredible transformation. We break through. We break down. We re-invent and we rise from the ashes. Some people even manage to make quantum leaps and extreme emotional makeovers. But for most of us, we are just who we are and that’s that. People don't change very ...
Views: 1341(2 votes) - The Meaning of Success - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Dawn AngierI once got a letter from a high school student in Australia. He wanted to know my definition of success. It’s a good question, and I thought I’d share my answer with you. Most people will tell you that they want to be a success. But it’s a rare individual who can tell you what that means. ...
Views: 1604(3 votes) - Death in the Mountains...Is it What You Want Even Though You're Doing What You Love? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jake NortonDougald MacDonald - a great writer, climber, and all-around guy - wrote a brilliant post yesterday about the tragic passing of climber Craig Luebben (http://themountainworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-consolation.html). In it, he discusses at length the commonly-heard phrase: "Well, at least he ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Five Steps to Vibrant Health and a Better Quality of Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Donald GerardThey say that knowledge is power, so here is some knowledge about food, dieting, and health to empower you for life. Although this information is good for everyone, I’m particularly directing it to all you Baby Boomers, people who are roughly ages 45 – 65. If you are a Baby Boomer, you are ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Fitting In or Having the Life You Desire - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportA few years ago in a conversation with a friend, she asked how I was as I was moving through a problem that had come into my life. I replied that I was focusing on solutions. She responded that she would do the same but since everyone else was complaining about everything, she felt she wouldn’t ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - #1 In Sales Means Nothing - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe sign in the front window of my local UPS Store reads. "#2 Store in Canada." I laugh every time I see it. It's too rare that you see a sign reading "#2" in anything. I get it though. Wayne and the staff at my UPS Store do a great job and give great service. They're always busy. Apparently ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - How I Made the Choice To Be Positive - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from dherbs dherbsYou know, Dear Reader, one day I just woke up and consciously realized I had a choice in how I would be in thought, attitude, and actions and I consciously decided that I was going to be a positive person day in and day out and that no matter what happened in my life, no matter what problem or ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Glutton's Remorse: When You've Eaten Like There's No Tomorrow - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo, one of the problems with attending a Super Bowl party when you don’t really care much about football, is that you tend to spend the entire evening hovering around the buffet table. This would be the definition of mindless eating. Which, of course, is the exact opposite of mindful ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Smile...it's Contagious! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa Have you smiled today? Put on a smile right now. Really, as you are reading this start smiling. Let the smile grow to a great big happy smile. Imagine the smile energy ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Don't Give Up, Make Progress - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kimberley CohenProgression means the act of moving forward. It doesn’t state how fast or slow you might be progressing, or how big or small the steps might be, or where you started from or will end up. No, what’s important is you don’t give up. Life has this wonderful way of surprising us with the ...
Views: 1158 - It's Your Choice: Recession? Or A "Fresh Start"? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Thomas Swank,Regardless of whether you personally choose to see the continuing uncertainty of current times as a recession, depression or simply an economic down turn -- at this juncture, are any of these perspectives really appropriate to have or hold on to? The simple truth is that how you choose to ...
Views: 1000 - Conflict – Are You Using it Productively? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumConflict is a good motivator to address problems and to seek solutions for unresolved issues. It is a good warning sign that an area of your life, or your personality may need attention. However, if you sweep the warning signals under the carpet or ignore the motivation to confront and resolve ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - Ten Ways To Deal With Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dawn AngierLately, many of the people I’ve been talking with or coaching have been complaining about being overwhelmed. I have to admit I’ve been wrestling with it, too. My ideas and my commitments seem to far outpace my time and energy. So here’s my advice to you—and to myself—for dealing with ...
Views: 1088(4 votes) - Dream Beyond The Common Order Of Things - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraI heard that line - dream beyond the common order of things - in an advertisement for tea, of all places. Yet the words jumped out at me like a vivid memory. I know that I have had many times in my life when I have created things bigger than I thought I knew how to achieve, and personally ...
Views: 1564 - Increasing Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Iuliana LixandruEverybody's speaking these days about success. In any book, seminar or video, your hear about success and how to make it happen. I don't see many people looking at success as something that should apply to everything: career, relationships, health, etc. When one of my clients told me he wants ...
Views: 674 - Why a Positive Attitude is So Important - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Aboubakar PefouraHaving a positive attitude is always important, because, in the words of Lisa Nichols, what we “think” about, we “bring” about. That’s one of my favorite attitude quotes, maybe because it is one of the easiest to remember, but, also because it is true. If you want proof that it works, you ...
Views: 3695 - Learning the Lesson - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Timothy MeadLearn the lesson! How many times have you been told to learn the lesson? How many times have you offered this advice to others? The questions follow, “What lesson?” and “How do I learn it?” First some background: All life forms are symbiont beings. The physical shell is a vehicle which ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - No Fear: Overcoming Fear One Fright at a Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jeff BrownYou've seen the "No Fear" clothing stickers on cars helping to coach those who want to overcome if not ignore fear. But to ignore it or to say it doesn't exist is only healthy if you are aware of it, its purpose and need, for understanding fear and how it's used in our lives is one of the most ...
Views: 1621 - Lessons from Lenses - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Anita CoolidgeOver the past, ahem, 30 years, I have learned some critical lessons in the care of my contact lenses – yes, my tiny gas permeable pieces of plastic that help me see and that also enhance the blue of my eyes – every day. Did I know that I could learn such profound lessons from something so small, ...
Views: 1255 - You Are Smarter Than You Think - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Diane NeumanBeware the hawker who promises to sell you a "secret" formula to raise your IQ ten additional points for a mere $19.95! But wait! There's more! If you order within the next hour the hawker will throw in a free cheese grater! Know that you ALREADY HAVE both emotional intelligence and business ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Getting What You Want and Need: More Tips On Asking - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryThere is a big difference between knowing what you want and asking for it. There is also an important distinction between asking and hinting. Unfortunately, many of us were raised in a culture that encouraged us to be less than direct about what it is we’d like to occur. I talk with many women ...
Views: 1166 - You’re More Resilient Than You Think - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“I can’t handle this,” Susan cried, contemplating her daughter’s dwindling college fund. I know how she feels. When I think of the changes I’ve had to deal with in my life—having to lie flat in bed for a year due to back pain, going through a devastating breakup, dealing with the financial ...
Views: 1637 - Life: Find Your Path and Stick to It - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Jeff BrownFirst, as I've stated before, you need to spend the time reflecting on your strengths: innate talents, abilities, gifts, and desires. After a long period of reflecting, writing and trial and error, you will find what you came here to this life to do. We all have it in us, but for numerous ...
Views: 2509(2 votes) - 101 Ways to Say YES! to Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupIt's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget to live it to the fullest. Here are 101 Ways To Say YES! To Life. Modify them to fit your budget and safety needs (say YES! to life by being smart about your safety, too!), use them to spark your own ideas, ...
Views: 1834(6 votes) - Giving it a GO - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanThat's what A Winning Mind would do. After all, what's the worst that can happen? You fail! While most people focus on the risk they are taking, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward--what their actions could bring them. Everything else is a process to get to the end reward that they have ...
Views: 2130 - The New 4 Letter Word… - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyA new word has emerged that we will coin as “The New 4 Letter Word”! This 4 letter word can belittle someone; while at the same time give the user of the word an imaginary since of power. We have found that generally when this word is used it is meant to make the user feel better about ...
Views: 1471 - First Impressions Are NOT Everything! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisFirst Impressions Aren’t Everything Have you ever heard this phrase? “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” If you lived through the 80s, You may remember the Head and Shoulders ads that drilled this into our heads. (No pun intended) It is SO ...
Views: 2723(1 vote) - On Stage...Off Stage - You are always on stage! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisOn Stage…Off Stage Ok. It’s time for the big meeting. Straighten your tie. Check your hair. Take a deep breath. On goes the biggest smile and… “Hello there! How are you today…” And you’re off and running. Ever seen this before? Ever been this before? It’s like ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Conflict Is The Gift That Just Keeps On Giving! You’re Kidding, Right? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Alberta FredricksenMost of us grow up conditioned to believe that conflict is bad. That is a myth! And it’s a pretty destructive myth because it places all of us in a position of being bad in some way because we are in conflict within ourselves or we experience conflict with others. Truthfully, being in ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Getting LUCKY - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanMost people attribute success to luck. Though I agree that there is always an element of luck involved, I am a believer that success is more of a science rather than luck alone. In many cases, what ever it is you are striving for, it has been accomplished by someone before you in some way, shape ...
Views: 2117(3 votes) - 4 Steps to Wake Up on the Right Side of the Bed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Tom WeberWhen you wake up, your brain's alpha waves are powerfully flowing. No other time of the day is more influenced by our own actions and thoughts than right now. Again, we have the great ability to program how we feel. The first 32 seconds after you awake are the most sensitive. Many people ...
Views: 7043(4 votes) - Keys to Real Success: Finding the Positive in Disappointment - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bob DraperThe hallmarks of the successful businessperson in our society have become action, deals, money, self-centeredness, excitement, distraction, overcoming, doing, and never resting. “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.” “Surely I am important. I received 120 e-mails yesterday.” “My two ...
Views: 1215 - Clarity of Power - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Dawn AngierClarity of Purpose Living a Rich Life If becoming rich is part of your dream—and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be—just be careful you don’t confuse being rich with living a rich life. I think we should all become financially rich. If we are, we can give more to our families, our ...
Views: 1030(3 votes) - How to Start Your Day on the Right Foot - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Tom WeberFor most Americans, their day begins by being jolted awake by a 500 decibel alarm clock which they precede to pulverize by hitting the snooze button 4 to 5 times to get that so crucial extra 6 minutes of sleep. Then sleepwalk into a boiling hot shower to scald themselves awake, right into a mad ...
Views: 1419(4 votes) - 3 Important Things You Can Learn From The Wild Animal Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Stephanie FrankHave you ever stopped, I mean really stopped for a minute to listen, hear, smell and feel the sounds of the wild animals around you? They’re everywhere…in the city, in the suburbs, in the skies and underground. And they have something to say to you…can you hear them? If there is ...
Views: 1409 - Foreclosure and You: How Writers Teach Us to Follow Our Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownIt appears that in order to teach us, writers use vehicles that are extreme. Here the vehicle used to teach us the lesson of hope is foreclosure. The losing of property, a home is a metaphor for losing the American dream. Of course, we have all herd of the phrase “Dream home,” and “Cute little ...
Views: 1521 - How to Be Spiritually Full - Understanding Part of the Whole and Not Separate - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbFeeling empty or spiritually unfulfilled How many of you often feel empty, or spiritually unfulfilled, as though something is missing, despite going to church on a regular basis? Have you found that you have drifted from one church or religion to another, searching for one that can meet your ...
Views: 3228(3 votes) - Create Your Day - Your Success is Only One Decision Away - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Bob CrawfordLearning to create your day can have a profound impact on the ease at which you manifest your goals and dreams. You can improve the very quality of your day, simply by deciding to. This may surprise you but you are the one who is really in control of how you perceive your day. So, are you having ...
Views: 1541(6 votes) - Learn to Love Yourself So You Can Attract Others - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMany lonely people have trouble making friends because they have low self esteem and because they have never developed good social skills. When people don’t think very much of themselves, they have a hard time making friends with other people. When people don’t like themselves, they are ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Cleaning Out the Chaos of Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Terri BrittI thought I was watching a cop drama on television for a moment this morning. I looked out my front door and standing in my yard were several deputies from the Sheriff’s Department with shotguns, hiding behind our trees. At least five of their cars surrounded our street. “What in the world is ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Don't Worry, Just Laugh! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know of no other manner of dealing with great tasks than as play; this…is an essential pre-requisite. -- Friedrich Nietzsche On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial stock index was the lowest in fifteen years. The banking industry continues to falter and AIG needs another $30 billion. Dare I ...
Views: 1019(4 votes) - How to Cure the Monday Morning Blues - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gian Fiero |It's Monday morning. In any office, in any given city, you can find an ample amount of people who are suffering from that dreaded condition called "Monday Morning Blues." The exact origin of this condition is unclear. Does is it start the moment we open our eyes on Monday morning? Or does it ...
Views: 6419(2 votes) - Positive Reflections - Being Mindful of Who You Represent - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gian Fiero |For many of us our routine interactions with each other are not given much thought. We assume that how we conduct ourselves in our private and personal lives is a reflection of the actions, behaviors, and decisions that we make under our own volition. After all, we are the ones exhibiting the ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Why Teamwork is a Bad Idea - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Kevin BurnsBefore you think teamwork is the answer and spend large sums of money on “team-building” exercises, maybe you should consider whether your place of business needs teams at all. Perhaps more would get done by leaving your people alone to do what they already excel at. Forcing people to join teams ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - 4 Keys to Choosing Conscious Language - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Hara TaicherThere are so many daily actions to take and responsibilities to fulfill that the thought of monitoring our words may seem like a luxury we don't have time for. After all, we may believe we have good intentions, and that should be enough. Here's the short answer to that seemingly innocent ...
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