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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- What Is New With You? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Donald MitchellBy staying alert to career alternatives, you can nimbly move from one occupation to another in ways that are personally and professionally satisfying and profitable. This article provides guidance for how to do so. Some people know exactly what they want ... and how to get it. They move ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteThe time changed for most of the U.S. last weekend. We “fell back.” How does this change affect you? Pretty much like any change does. Here are 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change: Acknowledge the Change Like most change, the reversal back to Standard Time came without our ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - 3 Words for The Class of 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Sonny MelendrezIt is always an honor when I am asked to speak at graduation time. The opportunity to share my thoughts of encouragement as I look into the eyes of tomorrow’s champions is exhilarating, to say the least. Here is a summary of my message to this year’s crop of graduating seniors: “As you ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - 5 Priorities After a New Illness Diagnosis - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Lisa CopenI distinctly remember the day that my life changed forever. After a few weeks of intense swelling in various parts of my body, my doctor called to give me the lab results at my place of work. She said the rheumatoid factor was positive and that this most likely was due to the fact that I did ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jake TuschinskiWith change comes leaving behind the old and stepping into a new beginning. An ending is what makes the beginning possible. After all, that is the order of things isn’t it? Leaves change and fall from the trees in the autumn only to reemerge in the spring. One day everything seems to be ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - A Statement of Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Neil CroftsIt is normal to slip through life just sliding from one thing to the next, not quite sure why we studied this, not quite sure why we took that job, no big reason for living where we do and so on. This is normal. Apart from normal there are those whose talents happen to coincide with ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Are We The Architects of Our Lives? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Robert DarbyAre We Actually Conscious? Just how much of what we perceive as ourselves and our life is actually the result of our conscious, intelligent and knowledgeable decisions, and how much is the result of our automatic and unconscious response to the influences of economic, political and social ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Can You Retire? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAre you tired of the 9 to 5 grind? Have you been dreaming about retirement but wonder if it can ever happen for you? Most of us think we are just “one lottery ticket away” from retirement, and we are too depressed to even consider it as a serious possibility. So instead of thoughtfully planning ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Change Your Life - What's Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Liz CopelandYou may have set our New Year’s resolutions and are determined that this year it will be different. But take yourself forward to December 2010 - will you be looking back on this year the way you looked back on the last one? Will your dreams and goals be recognised? Will you be looking back on ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Co-Parenting Etiquette When You Don't Get Along - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from Andrew LancasterCan’t stand the sight of your ex-wife or husband but you love your kids to bits and wouldn’t want that to get in the way of your co-parenting? You’ve come to the right place for answers. Children are often caught in the crossfires of matters that should be left between parents. To ensure that ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Core Values Lead to Personal Empowerment - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceAre core values just a buzz term or do they have the power to change your life? Take a look at how you can achieve personal empowerment and become who you were meant to be by using your core values for positive life change. Learn to Love Your Core Values Let’s start at the beginning: ...
Views: 3760(1 vote) - COVID-19: Eliminate Underlying Causes That Put You at Higher Risk - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageAs people continue to comply to, and put massive attention on, the guidelines of social distancing, washing hands, no hugging (humans), and “stay at home” mandates on the one hand, on the other hand (comparatively speaking) little attention is put on what we can do to minimize our risks for the ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Dark Tears Are Pearls Of Wisdom - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenIf you are currently facing a difficult period in your life, please, do know that it will not last forever! Better days will be knocking on your door in due course. Time does not only heal all wounds, it also reveals to us the method in all the madness we had to go through. We are often blinded ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Dear Stress, Let’s Break Up! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Chandra LynnHow do you care for yourself under stress? I’m sure you’ve heard people say “stress is a killer” and I believe stress can manifest itself in emotional and physical ways that can lead to depression, anxiety and even death if gone untreated. If you are under stress over a long period of time ...
Views: 3805(1 vote) - Diets Don’t Work! by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Diets don’t work. It would be great if they did. If diets worked, almost everyone with a ‘weight problem’ would have handled it by now. Because dieting is easy. Just change what you eat for a while, and presto!, the weight melts off and the body you’ve been dreaming of is yours! But ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - Difference between topper and You! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2020 from Sri TulasiWhat’s the difference between a topper and you? A topper has focus and you don’t. A topper is clear about his goals and you are not. A topper is persistent and you are not. A topper never waste his time and your favorite app is instagram. When you are listening to Sandeep Maheswari they ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Feeling Stuck? 3 Ways Positivity Will Help You Create Success - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re in a job you hate, in relationships that aren’t serving you, or in a cycle of unhealthy behavior. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, know that you are not alone! Many people have reached out to me looking for a career coach, because they feel ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - From Stress to Calm in 10 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lori Lynn SmithIf you are like me, you find yourself busy... home, kids, work, friends and family. All important things, but they can take over. We forget that we need to take care of ourselves. You may find that you are feeling tired, stress and simply worn out. After many years of feeling this way myself, ...
Views: 2235(3 votes) - Healing from Sex Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from John Davis“It's important to talk about it. You raise awareness. But you can also prevent it (child abuse) by not letting it be a secret.”~Chris Witty I am always amazed at the number of victims of sexual abuse that I encounter in my private sessions. Not one day of sessions goes by that does not ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Healing Your Hungry Heart: recovering from your eating disorder; excerpt from Chapter 4: how do I begin recovery? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joanna PoppinkHow Do I Begin Recovery? “What will open the door is daily awareness and attention.” --Krishnamurti ……Was this my starting point? I certainly thought so. But I had already chosen these people to be in my life. I created the opportunity for those events to happen long before I knew ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - Here's the Good News About Life: IT IS ALL GOOD - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonAs we become more aware and attuned to the multi-dimensional nature of both the Universe and OURSELVES, we create many opportunities for growth. An important aspect of growth is honoring the many facets of who we are. We cannot "hang out in the ethers" to escape Earthly events, nor can we ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Hide & Seek - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Debbie IngleARE YOU HIDING FROM YOUR TRUTH? It’s o.k. I realize that I began participating in the Hide & Seek game in my early 20s. I became President of the Hide & Seek club in my 40s. Let me say this, the internal pain that I felt during my Hide & Seek game was immense yet, I most often ignored the ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Holiday Loneliness: 3 Steps to Find Friends & Cure Loneliness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Holi BodichettiThere are certain days each year that show us in painful detail the problems, which we need to work on in our lives. For many people, these are the holidays. You can fill up your life with a career, hobbies, volunteerism, social engagements, school, etc., but eventually there comes a day – not ...
Views: 2188(5 votes) - How to Change the Ways of Your Life - Motivation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Matt MarescaOne of the great things about being human is that we can change. We are in complete control of the way we live our lives. Unlike the other species on this planet, we do not live based on instincts. Our process of thinking is controlled entirely by us, and then we control how we act on these ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - How to Cope When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Willie HortonMany personal development ‘gurus’ lead people to believe that, once you follow their course of action, life will be plain sailing – only good things will happen –life will simply be one wonderful moment after the next. Nothing could be further from the truth. I recently got a call from one of ...
Views: 5908(1 vote) - How to Let Go and Move On - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jonathan HuieYou can't live a joyful life until you learn to let go of your past. Whether you have gone through a break-up, lost a loved one to death, had a feud with friend or family, or have lost a job, you must learn to move on and let go. Life can be rewarding and joyful again. Avoid making your ...
Views: 4015(3 votes) - Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Matt KinsellaSelf improvement, and generally improving your life is something we should all be doing at most stages in our life. No matter how well I am doing, at no point have I ever thought "I've made it". You should always be thinking: How can you improve your life? Fifteen years ago I was in a hostel ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - Is There Life After the Kids Have Launched? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Estra RoellThis is the time of year when many of you have dropped the last child off at college. Many feelings are no doubt swirling around inside you. You may feel proud of your child and excited about the new possibilities that await him or her. You may also be feeling anxious about your child's ...
Views: 3692(1 vote) - Job Market for College Graduates - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Robert BoroffOnce the cap and gown come off, in the dream world of a college student, it is time to put your knowledge to the test, drop the student title, secure the perfect job, make money, and continue living your life as if set backs didn’t exist. It all sounds like a piece of cake until the reality of ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Job Search Technique - Find Hiring Managers on LinkedIn - How Can I Use LinkedIn in My Job Search? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou may be wondering what LinkedIn is. Or you may be a user of LinkedIn and wondering what is the big deal? Or you may be thinking to yourself, I think everyone is wasting their time investing in LinkedIn. Well, read on... LinkedIn may be the positively greatest tool ever created to help you ...
Views: 2665(1 vote) - Know When to Fold 'Em - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysWritten April 12, 1990 How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? To move on? To go separate ways? There comes a point for many people, whether it's with the true love of your life, the gang at church, your oldest friend, or a group you used to hang with, when something is just not the ...
Views: 1996(2 votes) - Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreLetting go seems to be one of the most difficult things for most of us to do, yet it’s the most rewarding and freeing experience you can ever give yourself. The ability to let go frees you both emotionally and physically. There is often a misconception as to what “letting go” really ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Lifestyle Changes That Reflect Personal Growth of Character - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Sarika PeriwalLife is full of transitions; none of us remain exactly the same for any length of time. This refers not only to our physical appearance, but also our attitudes, way of thinking, and emotional responses to people and situations. And this is as it should be. Life is not about standing still but ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Mindfulness: The Art of Cultivating Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Lynda Klauby Dr. Lynda Klau Undeniably, sooner or latter, we all have to deal with life’s realities—those hard surprises and “unknowns” that can literally change everything in less than a nanosecond. Imagine you’ve just been fired. Many of us would react to this situation in at least some of the ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - MT4 TRADING FOR BEGINNERS EXPLAINED - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Marta KaliRecently, I’ve decided to educate myself about different alternatives of earning money. I researched the market and the Web. All options sound OK, but, in my opinion, the most approachable was Forex trading using MT4 platform (Meta Trader 4). As I’m not an expert yet, but, let’s say an advanced ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - My Life IS My Message - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy Life IS My Message My Life IS My Message. Sometimes new acquaintances ask me, “So Hugh, what is it you do?” It seems like a straight-forward question but for me answering never is. Consider the following possible answers: • “I help awaken people to the life they should be ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - NAVIGATING THE WATERS OF GRIEF - Grief Recovery from a Spiritual Growth Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Mike SchoppNavigating the Waters of Grief … Grieving a loss of any kind can seem as if a storm has ripped away our sail from a well-charted life. The loss of a loved one, a pet, employment, a lifestyle, physical health, or a way of being can seem as if we were unexpectedly thrown overboard into the ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Orange You Glad You Are Not Really Stuck? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethHave you ever felt that you are stuck in your journey? One foot firmly planted in the past and another cemented right in front of you? With the rest of your physical being dying to move forward and blossom? This feeling of “stuck” is just a label. It is a point of view that with a little refocus ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Overcoming Life's Challenges - Are you tired of it? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Noelyne JonesI've given up.....hoping that one day I will no longer have challenges to overcome in life. A few years ago I had got to the point where I was tired of the constant struggle to overcome the challenges that seem to continually come my way. Challenges at work, in my personal life, with my ...
Views: 2580(1 vote) - Parallel Parenting: Co-Parenting as Independent Individuals - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Andrew LancasterOne way separated couples with kids have found a way to coexist without conflict is through "parallel-parenting" or "parallel co-parenting". This is an agreement made by divorced parents in which they are able to co-parent by means of disconnecting from each other and having as little direct ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Procrastination? I'll Sort That Out Tomorrow - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Liz CopelandMy recent teleclass on procrastination dealt with the whys and hows, including the 3 steps to getting out of procrastination and the one essential ingredient to really get yourself moving forward. But on the call I didn’t have time to explore in detail some of the most wonderful procrastination ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Reflections On Breastfeeding & My Reality Of Weaning - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsBreastfeeding was a choice I made before my son was born, not because I personally did the research, but instead because I trusted what seemed to be words of wisdom from my husband as well as his rather large family of nursing mothers. Everyone did it. Every child turned out healthy. I am ...
Views: 2006(2 votes) - Relaxation, Stress Release and living in the Moment - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Monty RitchingsI recently rejoined the Pacific Tai Chi Society. I realized after much prompting from my body (and my mind!) that I needed to get more physical exercise as part of my stress release and relaxation program. When I was an active member several years ago, I had just come out of a messy ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Retiring? Great! Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! To the many individuals currently experiencing the joy of finally leaving the past decades of daily obligation to the J.O.B. – good for you! What next? Now’s a great time to pursue that passion that’s been bubbling just beneath the surface for so long. What makes your heart sing, ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - See The Simple Method to Recover Email From OST File - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Anne BellDabbling with technology is no fun, as you can face data damage issues & corruption problems more often than not. It is always good to use your software applications with carefulness. Still if you make any folly or there are lapses in your organization’s system of work that might have ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - SIX SIMPLE SUCCESS HABITS - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Rhonda HamiltonMilton Berle said, “I’d rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I’d rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might-have-been has never been, but a has-been was once an are.” What a profound statement that embodies ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Take Control to Make Change Happen - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceSo you want more in your life…that’s a great place to start. It doesn’t matter if you are dissatisfied with your personal life, the career path you have taken, or something not as easily defined. When you make the decision to move forward in a different, more positive direction, it’s the first ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - The "Big Book" is a text! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaChapter 1 - Study of How It Works (p.13-15 Spiritual Infusion) Here is a simple study approach to use. I learned it when attending an Inductive Bible Study course. It involves three basic skills: observation, interpretation, and application. (1) Observation answers the question: What does the ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - The Four Stages of Life Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michelle CastoSeptember 11, 2001 was the world’s wake up call. After the chaos and confusion, we awoke to the realization that life is a precious gift and that it is our responsibility as a citizen and human being to lead and live our best life. For most of us, that meant looking at our current state of ...
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