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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- How To Identify and Transform A Victim Mentality - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIn one of the Harry Potter books Harry comes face to face with a mirror in which he sees his parents staring back at him. He longs to stay with the mirror to continue to see his parents and Professor Dumbledore tells him he must stop. This mirror shows exactly what the viewer wants to see ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - What is Your Ideal Self and Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration for the Day “The only thing even in this world are the number of hours in a day. The difference in winning or losing is what you do with those hours.” -Woody Hayes _____ Your self-concept is made up of three parts, each of which affects each of the others. Understanding these ...
Views: 3552 - "Say 'YES' to your Potential" (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." * "SAY 'YES' TO YOUR POTENTIAL" Introduction: Craig has been studing the amazing powers of the human mind, as well as the "secrets of success" for the past two decades. This article (in point form ...
Views: 3551 - Maintaining Power And Control In Your Relationships With Women - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Thadddeus FergusonAs you have probably already noticed I talk about maintaining your power and control in your relationships with women in all ways. For whatever reason many men either don’t have a basic understanding of what it means to maintain your power and control or simply choose to ignore what I say ...
Views: 3547 - A Little Bit of Appreciation Goes a Long Way - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Mike RobbinsOprah Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world today. Her life-story of the difficulty, poverty, rape, teen pregnancy, and pain that occurred in her early years are well-known and documented. For the first six years of her life, the young Oprah Winfrey was ...
Views: 3538 - The Universal Law of Reflection - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Amanda ButlerWow! Another new year? Where did all the time go? As you look back, did you achieve all that you set out to do last year? Are you where you want to be in all aspects of your life? How long did you follow through on your New Year’s resolutions? Or did they sputter out within a few days or a ...
Views: 3535 - Acceptance: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Accept Themselves? - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the greatest needs a human being has is to be accepted for who they are. But while this is the case, it doesn’t necessarily mean that one has been able to fulfil this need or that they believe it is even possible for them to fulfil it. If people were generally encouraged to be ...
Views: 3531 - Understanding panic attacks - managing your shame - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondYou thought you had figured it out and that everything was under control But then just at the worst possible moment before the big event, panic attacks grab you and reduce you to a heap of jelly. You try to keep it quiet, push through it, chop its head off before it gets a grip, but you can’t. ...
Views: 3529 - The Five Areas Of Personal Development And Balance Part 6. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe final element we need to discuss in this series is the element of void. Void really has no traits of it’s own except for one, freedom. Void is the ability to adapt and use what means are necessary to get the results we are shooting for. Void is about a freedom that very few people ever ...
Views: 3512 - *** Collecting Our Joys - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Janet NestorWe go through our days, busy and rather unaware. We run our errands, care for our family, go to and from work not really having consciously experienced all the wonderful moments of the day. Keeping a Joy Journal is about becoming more conscious of your joys and less focused or your ...
Views: 3510(25 votes) - Picking Yourself Up When You're Feeling Down - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Pamela TurnerWhen I'm down, down in the dumps, everything feels bad. I'm not interested in anything, don't feel like connecting with others or even going outside, don't even try to move me. Pass the ice cream. It seems that I want anything that will actually make me feel even worse! The last thing I want is ...
Views: 3496(2 votes) - 6 Common Characteristics of a Super Resilient Mom - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Anna RodriguezThe hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rocks the world. This hand also prepares the family’s meals, drives kids to school, pushes the swing, gives a pat on the back, and lends itself selflessly, among many other wonderful things a mom does for her family. What are the traits of a ...
Views: 3494 - Becoming a Peaceful Warrior and Inspiring Leader - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanExtraordinary times, like the ones we are currently living, tend to bring out the best and the worst in everyone. Tendencies, beliefs, and even decisions get easily polarized because there are forces at hand that push us to make tough choices—about relationships, work, finances, health, and ...
Views: 3493(3 votes) - Are You Ready to Enter the Uncomfort Zone - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamPlaying it safe is the most popular way to fail - Elliott Smith In order to achieve your goals, you sometimes have to get out of your comfort zone. It may be hard. You may think that it is not necessary. If you indeed are serious about being successful, you will have to enter into the ...
Views: 3488 - How to Regain Perspective in the Midst of Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodTake a look at your hands and pretend that they represent a problem you are having. Now put your hands (your problem) one inch or less away from your nose. What can you see? Not much besides your problem! In fact, if you're like most people you probably can't even see all the edges of the ...
Views: 3473 - Conquer the Reality Illusion by Implanting Empowering Beliefs into Your Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadThis article explains the main reason that people lack the personal power needed to make their dreams come true. By conquering the reality illusion, the main barrier to success, you are ready to start increasing your personal power. Warning - you may not be willing to accept the awful ...
Views: 3463 - Social Media: Can Social Media Give People A False Sense Of Importance? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings have many different needs, and one of those needs is to feel important. However, this is not to say that everyone will be influenced in the same way by this need; as some people will have a greater need to feel important than others. It could then be a need that is no more ...
Views: 3463 - Making Peace with Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Dr. Janolyn MooreMaking Peace with Yourself By Dr, Janolyn F Moore, PhD "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Do not be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Do not let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And, ...
Views: 3462(1 vote) - Reflections On Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Sharon WilsonFor most of the people that I know, the month of November is one that is filled with times of giving thanks, chances to acknowledge our blessings, and moments of reflection on the good things that have happened all throughout the last year. Sentiments of gratitude can be seen all around and are ...
Views: 3447 - Disempowering ourselves - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jaemin FrazerI’ve had a couple of really interesting coaching conversations lately that have reminded me about just how many people seem to find themselves in a very disempowered state. The most amazing thing about how they feel though, is that it’s something they’ve chosen themselves by giving away power ...
Views: 3444 - ***What is Positive Mindful Thought? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Janet NestorPages 23-25 from my book Pathways to Wholeness All positive thought is based on the principles of unconditional love and by definition, contains the following ingredients: 1. Positive intention 2. Positive content 3. Positive outcome for self, others, and for all life in general Why is ...
Views: 3436(14 votes) - The Integrity of our dreams-- A salute to my hero, Walt Disney - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Khevin BarnesWhen Walt Disney materialized at the back of my elementary school cafeteria in 1957 he was already a very famous man. He was visiting the brand new elementary school in Anaheim that had been named in his honor, and escorting every one of us kids and our teachers to his “Happiest Place on Earth” ...
Views: 3424 - ***Fear: What is it really? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Laura Monzo"He who fears he will suffer, already suffers from his fear." - Michel de Montaigne (1553 - 1592) Fear is a sneaky emotion. Fear causes us to stop taking action. When we stop taking action we reinforce the fear. This way of being becomes an endless loop to get caught up in. Fear is the ...
Views: 3422 - Life is a Journey, How can we Enjoy The Ride? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonI am sure you have heard the cliché “Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride” Bandied about recklessly by people around you all the time. These same people then tell you that they are not enjoying their lives, but when they get the new promotion, their kids go off to varsity or they start to earn a ...
Views: 3418(1 vote) - ***Cowardly Lion? Tap Into the Wizard Within To Transform Fear - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you are at all familiar with the story of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz you know that among Dorothy's fellow travelers along the yellow brick road to find the great and powerful Wizard was the Lion. The Lion wanted the Wizard to give him courage as he was afraid of nearly everything he faced ...
Views: 3417(3 votes) - 7 Keys to Energize Your Atmosphere! - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Kathy NeisessStop! Take a few seconds and look around you… What do you see? You may be at your office, or in your home, maybe you’re at the beach with your laptop. Wherever you are, what do you see, I mean really see? piles of stuff? Arranged décor? Work to do? The waves lapping at the shore..? As you ...
Views: 3416(6 votes) - Sharing Some Empowering and Uplifting Thoughts from my Notes (from the brand new e-book THE WINNING WAY) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Empowering and Uplifting Thoughts from my Notes (from the brand new e-book THE WINNING WAY) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Inspirational Quotes, Books, new books, mind, mind-power, spiritual, spiritual writings, spiritual growth, inspiration, ...
Views: 3408(1 vote) - NLP State Management - What Is It and Why Even the World Class Sportsmen Like It? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jacky LimCouple of years before spelled the disappointments of hundreds and hundreds of badminton followers at the Beijing Olympics 08. The long looked forward to badminton finals concerning world number 1, Lin Dan, along with the number two, Lee Chong Wei. Just when every badminton followers thought ...
Views: 3406(1 vote) - The Most Powerful Force in the Universe Flows Through You - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Hope TackaberryEnergy flows in and out of everything. It’s not just something that comes through the electric power lines. It’s in the air, the water, the earth and in US. Everything IS energy AND energy flows through everything. We do create some of our own...but more flows through us than we could ever ...
Views: 3406(1 vote) - Journey through Life with “New Eyes” - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marcus PadulchickFor many the word journey conjures up unrestrained emotions and grand visions. It stirs up images of exotic locations, faraway places, or tropical locations. The idea of climbing the Himalayas or sailing down the Amazon River brings a sense of excitement anticipation, and adventure. Yet you can ...
Views: 3403(3 votes) - How to Make Good Life Decisions (from Motivational Self Help Books) - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * HOW TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS and especially the really important ones... Life is full of decisions; we make hundreds of them every day. Most are automatic and minor ones. However, occasionally ...
Views: 3400 - Irritated? Annoyed? Stressed? Don't Scratch That Itch! Meditate - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Willie HortonI constantly tell my clients that meditation is like your life in miniature - in other words, everything you encounter during meditation mirrors your daily life. So, for example, during meditation, your conscious mind will distract you - with an average of 50,000 random thoughts whizzing ...
Views: 3398(4 votes) - Pull-Style Leadership: The Key to Getting Big Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIs EVERY member of your team contributing SIGIFICANTLY to your strategic goals? By EVERY member of your team, I mean EVERY member, including front-line talent that you pay by the hour. By significantly, I mean directly to your bottom-line in the form of tens of thousands to millions of dollars ...
Views: 3394(8 votes) - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Craig LockGANDHI'S LEGACY OF NON-VIOLENCE “Those who stand up for justice will always be on the right side of history.” - Dr Martin Luther-King, Jnr "Those who say that religion has nothing to do with politics, don't know what religion is." - Mahatma Gandhi For people around the world, to ...
Views: 3391 - Brainwash Yourself: Reclaim Your Brain And Achieve What You Want - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Be Definite“I’m ambitious enough to want to live the life of my dreams. And the life of my dreams is a laid-back, relaxed life.” - Marc Allen ‘Your Mental Beliefs Skewed My Model of Reality….’ I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest that you strive to make your actions congruent with your ...
Views: 3390 - How to Develop Positive Self Talk - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Evelyn LimIf you are not already aware, you are constantly talking to yourself. Your conversations are about yourself, others and your stories about the world. Some of it may be positive self talk that encourages you. However, more often than not, our self talk is made up of a lot of negative, self ...
Views: 3386 - A Cut Above –Healing Quickly and Successfully After Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Darlene MontgomeryFor most people the prospect of having surgery or “going under the knife” is a terrifying prospect. Totally giving over control of your life to a comparative stranger who will make changes to your body. Cut pieces off or out, or sometimes put pieces in – or move pieces around. The idea of ...
Views: 3382 - Tolerating Poor Behaviour from Others - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWithin the article, I don’t plan to go into all the details of why some people tolerate poor behaviour more than others, but I do plan to give you a few key concepts which may help you put appropriate boundaries in place when dealing with such people. On the whole, we often attempt to be kind ...
Views: 3375(4 votes) - How to Become a Crone - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Glenda HandAccording to http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crone. a crone is “an ugly, withered old woman; a hag.” My definition changed though when I read, “ Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women” by Jean Shinoda Bolen. She gives us thirteen ways that to re-look at the word crone. As I ...
Views: 3373 - POLISH YOUR PERSONALITY -THE KEY TO BETTER RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Marcia CammarataThe key to relating to others is first understanding yourself and your personality type. Which one of the 7 personality types are you? There are many combinations of facial and body types. They have been narrowed down to 7 basic personality categories that establish the backbone of your ...
Views: 3360 - The Magic of Synchronicity - It's All Around You - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Dawn McIntyresyn•chro•nic•i•ty (s?ng'kr?-n?s'?-t?, s?n'-) n. pl. syn•chro•nic•i•ties 1. Coincidence of events that seem to be meaningfully related, conceived in Jungian theory as an explanatory principle on the same order as causality. 2. The experience of two or more events which are causally ...
Views: 3360(1 vote) - Creative Ways of Dealing with Your Frustration - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lori KayWe have all experienced moments of frustration in modern life. Frustration is usually associated with not achieving what you want in a particular situation. Some level of frustration is expected in our lives, and can even be a useful sign to stop and see if we need to make some adjustments. ...
Views: 3345 - 7 Steps You Can Take to Avoid Panicking (It Doesn't Help You Know) - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2004 from Susan DunnSomething’s making you anxious. In today’s world it could be any number of things, and sometimes several in combination. Maybe it’s a big assignment at work with a pressure deadline you’re not sure you can do it all and you feel your job depends upon it. Or you suspect your husband’s having ...
Views: 3343 - ***The Vital Importance of Community - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Margaret PaulI've been reading in many different sources about the research involving community and well being. In his best-selling book,"Outliers," Malcolm Gladwell opens with a study done in a small Pennsylvania town called Roseto.In 1882, Italians who lived in a town of the same name, Roseto, started to ...
Views: 3330(1 vote) - Success Methods -- Summon Bursts of Energy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Charles MooreheadSometimes you don't have the energy needed to start or resume an important task. However, you can train your subconscious mind to give you a burst of energy on demand. This may be all you need to get going on that special task. Once you start a task, it is human nature to continue working, at ...
Views: 3330 - Rely on your Faith in Troubled Times: Reach Out for Help - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Donna Marie Thompson“When you have come to the edge...and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing...that there will be something solid to stand on -- or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton When life’s circumstances seem overwhelming, when life has got us down, we ...
Views: 3327(2 votes) - Forget the title. - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Jef MenguinNobody becomes an inspirational speaker by calling himself one. You can inspire people without the title. Forget the title. You may give yourself the title of inspirational speaker. It does not matter. Titles are just names. Inspirational speaking is not about what you do. Inspirational ...
Views: 3326 - La Vie en Rose: Edith Piaf’s Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Susan DunnI have been a fan of Edith Piaf’s for many years. Among her esoteric US following was the basketball team at my college, which used to warm up to her song, “Milord.” I was also a student of French, and learned to sing along with many of her songs. Even though I knew nothing of her life, and ...
Views: 3324 - Unemployment Blues: Take Back Control! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2004 from Virginia BolaOne of the most emotionally crippling aspects of unemployment is the sense of powerlessness it engenders. Job layoff triggers financial pressures, emotional distress, family turmoil, and dashed career hopes. It is forced on us by unrelenting fate, an emotionally disengaged employer, and ...
Views: 3323(1 vote) - ***Is Your Accent Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s multicultural world, many people are looking to eliminate their accent and I have a better suggestion. Instead of trying to get rid of your dialect or accent, why not clean it up? You may believe that your accent is keeping you from getting the job you want or moving ahead in ...
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