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- The Practical Side of Courage - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideIn the first months of the current economic crisis, I felt pretty removed from the situation. It was something I read about in the New York Times and heard way too much about on Marketplace.? In the last few weeks, however, the reality of economic depression has moved closer and closer to home, ...
Views: 932 - Seven Ways & Seven Days to Renew Your Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTo renew and reinvent our lives, WE NEED A PLAN! Here it is: a seven-day process to work with over and over. This plan incorporates physical, mental and spiritual work. Use the whole seven-day process, or choose any one of the days to work with as you create the life you want. DAY 1: ...
Views: 1291 - What About Positive Music? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Jane MyersWould You like to see a new Genre of Musi called Positive Music? If you have ever looked in any CD music sales area, you probably noticed all of the Genre listings such as Country, Hip Hop, 80's Rock, 70's Rock, New Age, Meditative, Oldies, Christain, Blues, Jazz, Soft Rock, Pop, Raggae, Latin, ...
Views: 2376(1 vote) - Face and Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Todd Lesser"The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live." –Flora Whittemore David Zinn, a wise man I know, once said, "If we don't change, we aren't growing, and if we aren't growing, we are dying." Isn't that so true? Some change is welcomed into your life: a new hairstyle, a promotion ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - The Key to Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVYour Real Goal Your goal is to become a transformational leader, the kind of person that motivates and inspires people to perform at levels far beyond anything that they had previously thought possible. Keep People In the Know Transformational leaders empower others by keeping them "in the ...
Views: 622 - Erasing the Recession - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Elsabe SmitI was listening to the news on the radio recently and again realised how the media is used for mass hypnosis. The broadcaster announced quite convincingly that “the economy has shrunk with another 1.9%” and then went on to embroider on the consequences of this. I have often wondered about the ...
Views: 981 - I've Lost My Job. What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Elsabe SmitStep 1: Breathe deeply and relax. Count your blessings. Step 2: Do not take it personally, but take it very personally. Step 3: Celebrate the next cycle of your life I can hear you saying “There are bills to be paid. There is an ego that needs massaging. How will I cope until I can find ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Begin Afresh Today - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaLet’s talk about getting outside your comfort zone. I have a good friend, Marshall Sylver, who says, "When you've been doing something wrong for so long, doing it the right way is actually what feels uncomfortable." And he's got a solid, rock-on, right-on point. You've got to get outside ...
Views: 682 - 7 Great Affirmations for the Unemployed - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from FSB AuthorsLost jobs. Lost homes. Lost hope. It's in the headlines, it's on the news, and it's in our day-to-day conversations with people we care about: family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and people within our spiritual circles. When you're out of work, where do you turn when it seems nobody can help ...
Views: 1653 - Consider the Consequences - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVThe mark of the superior thinker is his or her ability to accurately predict the consequences of doing or not doing something. The mark of the superior thinker is his or her ability to accurately predict the consequences of doing or not doing something. The potential consequences of any task or ...
Views: 1035 - Kick Open the Doors - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVAnyone who does a great job consistently, over and over, kicks open the doors of opportunity in all directions. Anyone who does a great job consistently, over and over, kicks open the doors of opportunity in all directions. Such a person will be hired, paid well, promoted, advanced and given ...
Views: 622 - Two Personality Powers for Motivating Others - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVThere are two powers of personality you can develop that will increase your charisma and your ability to influence others. There are two powers of personality you can develop that will increase your charisma and your ability to influence others. Decide Exactly What You Want The first of these ...
Views: 655 - Life Got You Down? 4 Tips to Overcoming the Blues - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWe've all been there, are there, or may possibly go there at some point in our lives...and it's no fun, either. What I'm talking about is the blues brought on by unexpected life changes. Somewhere between here and there, our lifestyles become convoluted with "stuff" -- stuff that doesn't make ...
Views: 3575 - Warning Signs of Mental Clutter: How to Create Space - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life includes clearing your space by eliminating clutter to allow for your new passions to come into your life. When I refer to space, I'm referring to both mental and physical space and they go hand in hand. It has been proven that our mind keeps track of every physical ...
Views: 1680 - Warning Signs of a Passionless Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life that is aligned with those passions is the secret to a life filled with joy and fulfillment. How to change from a passionless life to a life overflowing with passion begins with self-reflection of your life as it is today. To start the self-reflection process, take ...
Views: 7679 - What is Your Inner Economic Climate Like? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Rae-ann Wood-SchatzI trust that unless you have been living in a bubble over the past few months you have spent some time thinking about, perhaps worrying about, what is happening with the current economic climate. The media scripting may have you believing that a huge storm is brewing and many will be harmed ...
Views: 597(3 votes) - Procrastination: A Strategy for Success - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Stephen BatesWill you read this now or put it off until later? Whether I’m in a training or coaching role one of the most common wishes people tell me they have is to stop procrastinating. They tell me how much time they waste, how many things they could accomplish and how they could feel better about ...
Views: 831 - 10 Tips to Being Poor and Miserable for Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Cameron CarterWanting to be rich and happy is way too trendy. Don't you want to be different from everyone else? If you're seeking a lifetime of poverty and misery, look no further. Following these 10 tips will ensure you a miserable life. 1) Whenever you feel lazy or unmotivated, take the day off and play ...
Views: 3009(2 votes) - The Golden Hour - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVYou become what you think about most of the time. You become what you think about most of the time. And the most important part of each day is what you think about at the beginning of that day. Start Your Day Right Take 30 minutes each morning to sit quietly and to reflect on your goals. ...
Views: 880 - Discover Yourself Through Personal Mission and Vision Statements - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Don MidgettMany people begin the process of writing personal mission and vision statements only to find the “doing” more baffling than they had thought. Some opt for words that when pressed to define are just words that “sound good” or found on one of those sites that list common statements made up for ...
Views: 1746 - The Doorway Technique for Problem Solving and Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kenneth VandreThe Doorway Technique, based on the idea that obstacles can be seen as doorways if viewed in the right way, is a simple and powerful stress-reduction, emotional-release and problem-solving tool. After a particularly stressful day at work a few years ago, I sat on my bed and did cathartic ...
Views: 1526(4 votes) - Three Easy Ways to Maximum Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVAppreciate People for Everything They Do There are three keys to getting the best out of others, and the first of these is appreciation. Every time you thank another person, you cause that person to like themselves better. You raise their self-esteem and improve their self-image. You cause them ...
Views: 814 - What is your heart’s desire? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVWhat is it that you would like to do or be or have more than anything else in the world? The author Henry Ward Beecher once wrote that "The first hour is the rudder of the day." It is called the "Golden Hour," and what you put into your mind first thing sets the tone for the rest of the ...
Views: 623 - Live Life to the Fullest – The Importance of Self Growth - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleLife can quickly go from steady and predictable to fast-paced and stressed in a matter of minutes. As our life evolves, so must we! Whether it is your personal life or work life, self growth and self improvement is an important route to helping you deal with the stress of change and instead ...
Views: 893 - Are You Ready to Give Up the Dream of Affluence? Me Neither! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dennis KelleyThe headlines are coming at us from everywhere. There are numerous stories all over the internet, in your local paper, in the news magazines and on the television news telling us that the age of affluence is over. This week my Time Magazine arrived in the mail with the cover page headline, “The ...
Views: 949 - When You Lose Your Job - How to Be Successful with Unemployment! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Rik Isensee?Losing your job is one of the most stressful events that can happen in your lifetime. It can wreak havoc with your finances, your relationships, and your self-esteem. With little control over much of the situation, it’s easy to feel helpless and hopeless, but in reality your perception of your ...
Views: 1143 - Make That Two Bonbons, Please! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen McGreevey“One for my baby, and one more for”…. An overly stressed co-worker! There was a time when she would often jokingly announce that she didn’t care if she got fired; she’d then just stay home, claim unemployment, watch television, and eat bonbons! Unfortunately, the fact that she had a house, a ...
Views: 1148 - 5 Steps to Get Off Your ‘But’! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Sharon EdenYou can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club - Jack London, American Author Ever had dinner with a friend and just wanted to slap them around the head because they were talking doo-doo about themselves and their life? Well, that happened to me the other night. I met ...
Views: 683 - Chasing Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michael Rayel“Mike, wake up! You’re daydreaming again!” My best friend in childhood used to accuse me of daydreaming. I’d just laugh each time he would lead me back from my fantasy land to reality. Everyone daydreams. But while others are preoccupied with the miseries of current realities, some dream about ...
Views: 1660 - Stop Procrastinating Through Self-Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterMillions of people all over the world are guilty of procrastinating on a regular basis. This is a very prevalent problem that seriously affects people's lives at home and in the workplace. We can only imagine just how much we can actually accomplish if only people didn't procrastinate half as ...
Views: 1014 - Toxic People - Are They In Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Geoffrey SchmidtHave you ever had someone in your life that on the surface seemed like he/she should be a part of your life but deep down you had a feeling that something was not right? If you answered no, then stop reading this now because your safe little world is just that…safe; but, if you are like most ...
Views: 4765 - Find Your Fire and They Will Watch You Burn - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Thom King10 steps to finding and keeping your passion John Wesley, an eighteenth century theologian said, “When you set yourself on fire, people will come and see you burn.” Under Wesley's direction, many of his congregation became leaders in many social justice issues of the day including prison reform ...
Views: 1520 - Successful Living: Achieving Happiness and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferA successful life is about finding your true purpose and pursuing it with all your passion. It is about find the true riches of life that lead to happiness and fulfillment. It is having goals that drive your life. Many people who achieve fortune in the world are not born rich. But they ...A ...
Views: 1051 - Keeping Yourself and Team Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Clive LewisKeeping yourself and your team motivated Motivating employees is vital if employers are to achieve maximum performance, productivity, loyalty and levels of engagement. Motivation is not just a management tactic; it’s a personal responsibility in any individual’s life. In business the overall ...
Views: 1542 - Stop Trying…Damn It! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I’VE GOT IT LOCKED UP somewhere in my visual and auditory memory bank. I don’t know who, what, where, when, why or how it got there. But it’s there. And I’m grateful. “What is it?” you ask. It’s a reminder. And it’s - A very real picture. Of? Of a whiney, wimpy voice of a ...
Views: 944 - Tax Time Acronyms To Stimulate Your Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVADDING INSULT TO INJURY. As you prepared (prepare?) to comply with Wednesday’s IRS April 15 filing deadline, did you feel just a little annoyed about funding the bailout of folks who have been at least a bit irresponsible in the way in which they handled their finances? Me, too. But fortunately ...
Views: 1154 - That Motivation Stuff Doesn't Work! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dawn Angier“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” - Marcel Proust I ran into an old acquaintance of mine awhile back and in the course of our conversation we got around to asking what each of us was doing. When I told him ...
Views: 744(3 votes) - Digging Yourself Out of the Mud - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Thom KingEverybody gets stuck in the mud sometimes. We all have felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges, especially in these tumultuous times we live in. We see banks failing, 401k values dropping like a rock and corporate corruption just to name a few. It affects all of us in one way or another. Sometimes ...
Views: 1058 - You Have The Power To - Change Your Life in 21 Days - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Thom KingI am sure you have heard all the claims that advertisers make about losing weight, growing hair and getting rich. More often than not none of these schemes work. But here is one fact that does; a habit good or bad can be created in 21 days. Science has shown us that if you do something for 21 ...
Views: 1263 - Essence of Self Motivation: The Most Powerful Step a Person Can Take - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Scott BarkerQuality of life grows out of the moments we choose to connect with; whatever they may contain. Though imagined they may be, the moments in which we connect with our dreams are the seeds to a very REAL future. These moments are the essence of self motivation.. Using the imagination as a ...
Views: 2185 - Moving on Instead of Shutting Down - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Betsy MullerI am always astounded by the things that start happening in my life when I teach The Artists Way Book Study Groups how to integrate EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) into their creative process. The Artists Way, by Julia Cameron is a classic book for anyone who wants to open themselves up to ...
Views: 1447 - Let Your Passion Move You - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jim BrittYou’ve no doubt witnessed a fly beating its head against a window trying desperately to get to freedom. It’s a life-or-death struggle, a futile attempt to fly through the glass, but all the time it is using up the last energies of its short life. If you listen to the sound of its wings hitting ...
Views: 1381 - End of Winter, Beginning of Spring - 4 Easy Ways to Jump Start Essential Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHas your self-care taken a back seat this winter? Spring is in the air and it's time to revamp your mind, body, spirit routine. Here's a few extremely powerful ways to say goodbye to the long cold days of winter and bring the warm sunshine and blue skies back into your life. 1. Eat ...
Views: 1885 - Stuck in a Rut? Nine Simple Ways to End Boredom and Feel Re-Energized - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyEver feel stuck in a rut and not sure about how to get out? If so, you're not alone. It's easy to get bored in the comfort of doing the same things in the same way at the same time. Here are nine simple and practical ideas to get out of a boring routine, and back into the enjoyment of life. ...
Views: 3641 - Tired of the Same Ole Same Ole? Time to Shake Things Up! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette Colby"With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now." Ralph Waldo Emerson Every day we wake up, eat, go to work, eat, sleep, and do it all over again the next day. We find a system makes life run smoothly and that adds to our productivity. And it works - for awhile. But ...
Views: 2044 - Impossible is Just a Word - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Karen McGreeveyWhen most of us are little, we have an imagination that just won’t quit. A long time ago, not withstanding any of today’s stereotypes or political correctness, the boys would play “Cowboys and Indians” or “cops and robbers”; the girls might play “dress-up” or “movie star”, or take on the guise ...
Views: 1820 - Laughing in the Face of Layoffs - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark Gorkin"How can the person displaced or downsized see both the danger and opportunity in career change or disruption? Can we learn, even, to both cry and laugh at this career crisis turning point?" To be able to see the comic in the crisis requires two achievements. First we must embrace Charlie ...
Views: 3253 - Law of Attraction Tip - There is No Economic Crisis! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carol kingAt first glance this may seem like a naive even ignorant statement to make when you consider that it is virtually impossible to view any media content without being bombarded with the idea that the world is in the grip of a crisis and that we must take precautions and be frugal with our money ...
Views: 2001 - Getting Answers: You Can’t Figure it Out. You Can Only Let it Out. - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Tama KievesAs a coach, I’m in the business of helping people get answers to their most pressing decisions in life. Now, it’s not uncommon for a client to come or call and say, “I like gardening, playing the cymbals, hiking in the backcountry, helping people, and learning about color theory, healing energy ...
Views: 914 - ***5 Steps to Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sharmen LaneHave you ever thought about how people are created equal? Did you know that there is one way and one way only that we are all exactly the same? That way is time. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or what school you went to, or where you were raised… you only get 24 hours in a day. ...
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