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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- What is self-positioning? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Malcolm PayneSelf-positioning is a process for personal self-reflection; you can do it on your own, as a personal development exercise, or with a group of people who agree to work with you for the mutual benefit of all of you. It is based on the psychology of social skills development. The principles of ...
Views: 11580 - Access POWER - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Joseph RiggioIntroduction If you’re anything at all like me, you’ve probably had periods in your life where the most fitting description would be that of being a “self-help junkie”. I know, it’s not a pretty or flattering description, and perhaps it’s not even obvious what I mean by it... Built right ...
Views: 10632(4 votes) - How stressful is it living in a big city? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Elmira StrangeWhether you have been living in a big city for several years or maybe you are thinking about moving to one, then some of the questions you might ask yourself are: "How stressful is it to live in a big city?” or "How damaging might this stress be to my health" and "What can I do about it?" ...
Views: 9604 - What Students Need To Know To Thrive In College - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerPersonal qualities that support academic success Students who have the following personal qualities are much more likely to thrive in college. You can read more detailed descriptions of the qualities that insure college success here. * Self-awareness and self-acceptance * ...
Views: 7265(4 votes) - The pros and cons of downsizing your home after retirement - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Ann HarrisonI've been thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of downsizing to a smaller home after retirement. This is what I've come up with so far... Advantages The first and most obvious advantage is that, if your existing home is worth a lot of money because of its location and size, ...
Views: 6910 - All About Speed Dating, from a 10 year Speed Dating Expert - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayI have been a Speed Dating Coordinator since 2002 and have learned how this process can help singles expand their dating portfolio while having fun at the same time. I want to share this knowledge and provide a clear understanding of what to expect when attending a speed dating event, and how it ...
Views: 5933 - 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) - Decide to Live Your Ideal Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Jef MenguinWhat is your most ideal day? Do you know exactly how you want to live your life for the next five days, five weeks, five months, and five years? When was the last best day of your life? When is the next? The best day of our lives is today. The past is no longer here. We cannot enjoy it any ...
Views: 5468(13 votes) - Women – Change and Starting Over - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Deborah HayesCould you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ...
Views: 4965(3 votes) - “Shifting Gears” – Transition Tip #5 Believing that You Can Change Your Life is the First Step to Changing It. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Patricia ClappAs I was driving in my car yesterday, I was thinking about “themes” and life lessons that keep reoccurring in my every day life. It seems that each week, there is some kind of thread of commonality that manifests and keeps trying to be recognized – with my clients, my colleagues, my kids, my ...
Views: 4946(4 votes) - Do You Want Your Troubles to Pass, or Do You Want to Pass WITH Them? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionI often say, "Everything passes, and so will your current negative situation. When you are angry or upset, keep in mind that it will pass, so why waste your energy on something that will be gone tomorrow?" Now you may think, "Wait a minute, does every negative situation really pass? Did your ...
Views: 4571(4 votes) - Every day's an Adventure! Step outside your box... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanI love the scene in Men in Black when they open the locker to find an alien world living inside. The aliens didn’t realize that there was a whole other world outside their locker. They were fine with their box. Imagine what would have happened if they took them out? It would have been ...
Views: 4435(5 votes) - Lift your Man up! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Robert AlexLadies if you haven't learned this by now you might not ever. Men think about sex a lot. This is our nature we desire it, we fantasize about it, and we want it all the time. Back up a bit that last little part isn't quite true. Men want sex all the time isn't exactly true we want it until we can ...
Views: 4273(3 votes) - ***Why Tens of Thousands of People are Becoming Life Coaches - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderWhy Tens of Thousands of People are Becoming Life Coaches About 5 years ago I wrote an article entitled “Healing from the Inside Out” that was published on this site. It stated that the consciousness movement around the world reflected advancement in human evolution – a growing ...
Views: 4236(2 votes) - Blessings Behind Closed Doors - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Stephanie LyasHave you ever faced disappointment over something that didn’t go the way you planned? Have you ever wanted something so badly but were unable to obtain it? More than likely the answer is “Yes.” Life, along with its great joys, is sometimes filled with moments of disappointment. It is our ...
Views: 4169(4 votes) - *** Dealing with Ghosts of the Past: Moving Forward with Your Life After a Period of Change - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeTransitions occur in our every day life and it is a known fact that when properly managed, change results in our personal growth and development. However, our human nature tends to resist change and we feel more comfortable with the familiar. In fact those indefinable moments of life transitions ...
Views: 4137(4 votes) - 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) - 6 Steps for Getting Un-Trapped by the Trappings of Modern Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerThe pace of change in today’s world can leave us all feeling a bit shell-shocked, insecure and fearful of losing what we’ve worked so hard to accumulate. If you’re feeling trapped by the trappings of modern life, forced to choose between spending precious time with the people you love or earning ...
Views: 3993(1 vote) - Musings on Life Transition Ceremonies, with a Sense of the Sacred - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Suzanne KyraMarking Life’s Transitions Ceremonies acknowledging life’s transitions are a blessing—a celebration or gathering telling us that we are leaving something old and starting something new. When we are meaningfully engaged in ceremony, everything around us diminishes, and our life energy is ...
Views: 3925(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) - After the Divorce - Trust after Infidelity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Maryann CanditoIf you’ve been the victim of marital infidelity and are now working through the divorce; healing infidelity can be a daunting process. As much as you think to yourself, how will I move on? There will come a time when you will be interested in dating again, therefore trust after infidelity is ...
Views: 3780 - The Personal Assistant Job as a Career - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Brian DanielIn an ever-changing economic climate, many are reevaluating their chosen careers. More and more are learning that a career personal assistant position to someone wealthy is a gateway to fabulous pay and perks that are unparalleled in any other industry. Few industries worldwide will pay ...
Views: 3764(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) - *** How to Save Your Sanity During Life Transitions - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeLife is full of changes and transitioning from one stage or position to another is a natural part of daily living. Unfortunately, some of those changes -- like divorce, job loss, or the death of someone close to you- are imposed on you most often by circumstances beyond your control. What more ...
Views: 3746(2 votes) - Why Are Divorce Rates Increasing in the United States? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Cindy .HolbrookThe divorce rate in the United States has increased tremendously over the past 75 years. Analysts have several theories on the reason behind this. The divorce rate is an alarming 45-percent for a first marriage and over 60-percent for a second marriage. Based on my personal experience as well ...
Views: 3709 - 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) - How to Become Solution Oriented and overcome the negative Effects of Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Stephen FreemanHow to Become Solution Oriented and Overcome the Negative Effects of Life As we go through everyday life so many things can attack you and affect your life. Most of the time it may seem as though you are attacked in every aspect of life. Every way you turn the effect of life try to bring ...
Views: 3690(1 vote) - ***Eating Disorders in Older Women - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Rebecca CooperThere are now more overweight people in the US than any time in history. Obesity is costing our healthcare system over $147 billion annually (Finkelstein, Trogdon, Cohen & Dietz, 2009). We have 12.5 million children who are overweight or obese and twelve million people in the U.S. with an eating ...
Views: 3544(1 vote) - How To Rid Subconscious Blocks & Manifest Your Desires - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarWhen you constantly think about what you desire way too much and notice that you are not receiving what you are asking for, you are actually creating a subconscious block which is keeping you from your desires. Negative energy such as fear as one example could be the very reason why people are ...
Views: 3521(4 votes) - Relocation - Five Strategies for a Successful Adjustment to a New Culture - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Lisa VelazquezDo you ever wonder why some people are more successful than others in adjusting to a new culture? Here are five strategies that will help you to make your cross-cultural experience a success. One - Begin with the End in Mind Close your eyes and imagine you have already mastered your ...
Views: 3297(2 votes) - Why Every Senior Should Consider Community Living - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from John Cochrane IIIBefore Sandy moved to a senior living community, she lived alone in a Pasadena condo. Early retirement from an engaging and challenging career meant the loss of daily contact with friends she was accustomed to and enjoyed.Her daughter, Michelle, began to worry about the toll isolation was having ...
Views: 3284 - Can You Change Holiday Traditions? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,My friend, Kay called. Stressed about the impending holiday season, she complained, “I’m planning that darn Christmas Eve dinner.” She is experiencing this once welcomed tradition as a dreaded event. “Can you change traditions? She asked.” The tradition began when her mother married. ...
Views: 3240(2 votes) - Why People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 5: Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the biggest blockages people face in moving forward with living according to their passions and purpose is belief, both conscious and subconscious. Our beliefs determine what we attract and what we allow ourselves to receive in life. When we start from a place of limiting or flawed ...
Views: 3214(2 votes) - Finding Your Sacred Calling - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Barbara AlexanderHave You Found Your Personal Calling? Could it be that we are creating a tribe based in living authentically and following our true purpose? ABSOLUTELY! One of the things I know beyond a doubt is that you will find a far greater value than you ever expected... by honoring yourself and ...
Views: 3209(3 votes) - The Pharmacy Technician Job Description, do you have what it takes to become a pharmacy technician? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Raymond GrisbyDo you think you have what it takes to become a successful pharmacy technician? Take a look at this in-depth analysis of the typical pharmacy technician job description. If you want to be successful in this career choice, you want to be certain that many of your attributes line up with the ...
Views: 3200 - Injured or Disabled? The Answer to Earning Income May Be An Affiliate Marketing Home Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2018 from Leon EdwardAn accident, head injury and spinal cord injury in my early twenties changed my live drastically and fortunately I recovered from it enough to look at new ways of earning an income. Initially after the accident a career change was needed from a more physical position as a foreman in ...
Views: 3086(4 votes) - Be Yourself, Everybody Else is Taken - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Sandra AddaeThe world is changing and so are the people in it. When life used to feature such simplicity, we have moved into an era were simplicity is a thing of the past on the outside of our characters, and an alter ego has a central role in our lives. At what point have we stopped being authentic and at ...
Views: 3076 - Johnny's Re-Entry Story - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI had hoped to be able to return to Illinois upon my release, but found out I was mandated to Madison, where the offense was committed. I wanted to get out of Wisconsin. I felt I had paid my debt. My last week in prison, tension was building. I felt like I was suspect, as if I was going to steal ...
Views: 3061(2 votes) - Stretch Yourself and Embrace Change as Opportunity - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ron BroussardSpring has finally here in Atlanta and that always means changes. Those changes have already started, we just don't see them. They're taking place deep underground where roots are spreading, plants are drawing the nutrition they need to flower and flourish. Whether you like it or not ...
Views: 2998 - ***Leadership: Tale of Two Cats, Tale of Two Dogs - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOwly and his sidekick Iggy. Molly and her sidekick Li'l Dude. The same story. Molly was a Jerry Lee type of German Sheppard: the medium brown body and black muzzle. She was from the pound, a young adult who had lived in the truck of an unemployed homeless rural western dude, with him. ...
Views: 2996(5 votes) - *** How Positives Changes for the New Year Can Help You Rebuild After Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeWhy do we make New Year’s resolutions? Because we desire change for the better. But, for those dealing with divorce, resolutions may offer much-needed hope for the future. Resolutions are meant to give us a boost and promote positive change. However, if you think back to your past ...
Views: 2971(2 votes) - ~ Being Aware is Your Path to Change ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoEach of us aspires to live a life that is fulfilled. A life blessed with joy, health, happiness and prosperity. Yet, so many of us are challenged daily to realize these dreams and aspirations. What is it that's inherent for all of us in this life long struggle; why, after repeated effort to ...
Views: 2948(4 votes) - Say Good Bye to Adulthood Boredom - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2017 from Syed Hassaan HussainMany will agree that childhood is the best phase of human life, no worries; no stress; life seems so colorful and perfect but then human tends to grow up. Adulthood comes with its own difficulties and responsibilities which turns many adults into boring personalities. The main reason which turns ...
Views: 2873 - 16 Ways to Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Nicole NenningerEveryone has times during their lives that are challenging. Illness, the loss of a job, death, divorce, a relationship break-up, parental alienation, and other life-changing events serve to push us over the edge if we aren’t careful. While we may not have control over some of our ...
Views: 2844(4 votes) - 7 Kinds of April Fools - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! While you may or may not be the recipient of an April Fool’s practical joke, we all have been played the fool sometime in life. The question is, what kind of fool do we play? Here you will find the interesting distinctions of seven kinds of fools. We may not be able ...
Views: 2832 - Bringing change to life – and why we resist it - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Mark EyreWe all know that change is inevitable in life, but none of us likes change being imposed. Amazingly though, we often resist changes we want to make. Oh yes, we find ways to sabotage, resist and undermine change, EVEN WHERE WE SAY WE WANT IT, AND SEE IT AS GOOD! Examples include a career ...
Views: 2828(2 votes) - Shedding Your Old Identity - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Kelly WellsYou’ve heard the phrase “feeling comfortable in your own skin.” Never is this more difficult when you are in a life transition and learning to take on a new identity. However, it’s important to know that being uncomfortable is not a sign that you are lost, powerless, or disconnected. The ...
Views: 2825(1 vote) - Are You Bringing Your Legacy to Life? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Judy WidenerThe same thing that makes a diamond sparkle makes you sparkle, too: individuality! Everyone leaves their unique mark on the world. Your actions have an impact on the future of your family and friends; they’ll carry the memory of you as part of their life. How do you want to be ...
Views: 2821 - *** Breathing Into Being: Meditation for Personal and Global Healing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertWhen large-scale events occur there is a great degree of shock and upheaval for those directly involved and for those aware of the devastation. The energies for healing in this mantra and meditation will help in all situations where personal and global healing is needed. There is always more ...
Views: 2782(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 ...
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