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- Peak Performers Pursue Problems Practically - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from James LeGrandThe difference between a peak performer and a poor performer is what they each think about. If you know the secrets of a peak performers thought process, you can duplicate their process, and thus their results. So, how do peak performers perceive the problems in their lives? Here is a ...
Views: 1456(4 votes) - The Healing Stream - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe HurleyThe healing stream is a frequency of energy that comes from the divine source. Some people call this source God, the higher self, the higher power, the divine self, the creator, the spirit, and other names. The key is that this energy exists in a higher dimensional plane of existence and it ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - The Value of Being Positive. Part 3 in the Bad Mood Strategies series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhy Make the Effort? Why spend the time to come up with bad mood strategies to get yourself into a good mood in the first place? You're busy doing what you're doing and such pre-emptive planning can take a significant amount of time and energy. The answer is very simple: It's far more fun ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Teenage Sleep Deprivation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Sleep. It is something we need and love. However, we deprive ourselves from it almost everyday. Unfortunately, teenagers are doing the same. The main reason for that may be another thing we love-- our phones. Lack of sleep can cause long term health effects and can negatively affect our ...
Views: 1451 - Your Inner World is Very Different. Part 4 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerBe Logical Our society teaches that it's right to be logical and, when dealing with the outside world, being logical is indeed very valuable. There's always at least one opposite, and logic deals very well with the opposite. You can change your life by investigating the possibilities and ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - Are You Dying To Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaWe have to say, at first, the idea of GlycoNutrients seemed a little far fetched! Everywhere we looked online we saw all these success stories of people who had Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, and even Cancer who claimed that by taking these miracles pills they were cured! They would ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - How Do Your Dots Connect? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxI recently stumbled across an amazing video of the Stanford University Commencement speech from 2005 given by Steve Jobs. It is only 15 minutes long, but yet it is very powerful. In his speech, Steve tells 3 different stories about his life. The first one being about connecting the dots of ...
Views: 1446 - Does Anyone Else Think this Makes Sense - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Timothy SmithIn less than two months, Americans will go to the polls to elect the next President of the USA. Given the war on terror, economic issues, elevated gas prices, slumping stock markets and a host of other challenges, this election turns out to be of historic importance. Sure, all elections are ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - ***Lovingly Assertive - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieFor the majority of my life, I had a desire to please others often at the expense of my own feelings and desires. As I began my journey of self-exploration, I discovered that I did not really know Self. I found myself molding to others desires and adapting to their wishes convincing myself ...
Views: 1442 - Can You Reverse Email Search? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Don ZensIf you are like everyone else you have an email account and have been online for a while now. You are careful who you talk to and give your email address to, because you do not want spam mail. Before you know what happened your inbox is getting loaded down everyday with emails that you have ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Stuff Happens - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsStuff happens it happens to all people immunity is not granted because of a course you have done or a book you have written or read or the thoughts you possess. Stuff happens. It happens to the Pope it happens to the garbage man it happens to the couple down the road who have everything. Stuff ...
Views: 1438 - Using Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“ Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson _______ You have incredible powers of mind and emotions that give you timely and accurate feedback in every area of your life. In this post, you learn how to “tune in” to yourself so you can make the right ...
Views: 1437 - ***Optimism - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI have always been optimistic and positive. I find that optimism comes naturally to some and can be cultivated by most. Here are a few affirmations to encourage an optimistic view point: I choose this mindset: If I think positive thoughts and take positive actions; I can create a positive ...
Views: 1436 - If Only is a Very Common Thought - Does It Do any Good? Part 3 in the Inner Motivation series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAs you saw previously in this Inner Motivation series, everybody has both a negative and a positive side to their character. The Cherokee Indians say you have a black wolf strenuously promoting the negative, and your white wolf gently advocating the positive. Following the black wolf has arduous ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Psychological Stress - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Gary BateWhen I was a youngster I remember my parents and grandparents telling me that my health was the most important thing in my life 'because without it you can't do anything' or words to that effect. I wonder if they knew they were imparting ancient wisdom to me? It is now obvious to me, that as a ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - The Power of Trust - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksTrust is an important aspect of business, whether it's trusting others, or trusting yourself. I'd like to focus first on the trust you need to have in your team. This team could be the team of employees that you work with or lead, a virtual team, a team of people you network with, ...
Views: 1435 - If You Love Troubles, You May Become The Best - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Farhi RazaliDo you like looking for trouble? What kind of person are you? Normally, there are 3 types of person when it comes to trouble. 1. Those who solve problems 2. Those who look for troubles 3. Those who run away from trouble (neither they look for troubles nor they solve ones) We have no need ...
Views: 1434 - Words - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkOnce again I have been thinking of all the noise and by noise I mean the noise of WORDS. Everyone uses words to form an opinion. Opinions flourish on every subject. Every subject is built and dissected through words. Colorful, expressive, masterfully artistic, plentiful words. So plentiful ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Are You a Marketplace Mystic? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsAre you by any chance a marketplace mystic without realizing it? It took me a long time to discover my own penchant for the mystical path. And it took longer still to realize that I needed to follow it while living in the practical world of daily marketplace reality. When I became clear about ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 1427 - The Secrets to Becoming More Effective. Part 2 in the Achievement series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhat is the Goal? How effective are you in reaching your goals? If you're not as effective as you'd like to be, these life strategies are for you. Have you decided what your goals and dreams are, how will their achievement look to you? If you haven't decided on your goal, how can you ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Five ways to be Wise and Control your Anger - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopWhat to do if your cork's about to pop An important component of wisdom – one of the Seven Pillars identified in Mike Clayton’s new book, Smart tot Wise – is Self-mastery. This knowing who you are and what is important to you, and to build inner strength. Another dimension of this is the ...
Views: 1426 - The myth of the complex woman - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from George ForderWoman are really simple creatures. I've had enough of hearing how tricky they are and how men will never understand them. In fact the more Neanderthal the man the better he will understand them. The more feminine and well adjusted the woman, the easier she is to understand. Don't comment ...
Views: 1426(6 votes) - Phone Monitoring- What Should I Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Parents! You have decided to monitor your kid’s phone. They are not entirely the most enthusiastic about this, and they are wondering why you have decided to do this to them since their friends’ parents don’t do it. However, they are actually mistaken. Many stats from the Pew Research Center ...
Views: 1425 - Emotional Wisdom - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Laura MonzoWhy do we have emotions in the first place? Many of us experience them as a disturbance, something out of our control. But they’re not simply a thorn in our side. They are natural energy responses to what we experience through our senses. They’re vital messages from our Soul, our higher self, to ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - How do I help my loved ones? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenWith the huge energetic changes on Earth lately, lots of us are experiencing huge shifts in our lives that may feel very discomforting, even painful. Personally I'm going through a very big shift in my life as well, though thanks to a daily practice that includes meditation, chanting, EFT and ...
Views: 1423 - New Year's Resolution or Broken Promise? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickTo resolve or not to resolve… that is the question! Every year we all take the opportunity to symbolically start another year with a clean slate. Many of us reflect on the past year to assess whether we had a good year or not. Did we accomplish or goals? Did we fall short? And then after ...
Views: 1422(3 votes) - Living Without Regrets - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sara DillingerBoomer 54 Mark of Baby Boomer Talk Online posted the following list of the Top 5 regrets people have on their deathbeds after attending the funeral of a favorite aunt. I’ve expanded each point with comments just to add a little more fuel for thought: The Top 5 Regrets People Have On Their ...
Views: 1421 - If it Isn't Your Fault, Why are You in the Hole? Part 2 in the Portia Nelson series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe first article explained how Portia Nelson's outstanding poem, Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, identifies some of the difficulties to overcoming challenges in life, which she calls holes in the sidewalk. Each situation you encounter can help you gain the inner power to overcome ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Growth in all Dimensions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from cedric riceGrowth in all Dimensions The most effective person is the well rounded person. Being well rounded means that you are able to function on many different levels in life. You can be good at one thing but not good at others. When you have a glaring weakness in one area it effectively diminishes ...
Views: 1416 - If Only We Had Some Patience In A Bottle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenWhat is one of the most valuable commodities that anyone can possess in this day and age? What is the one precious thing we all seem to lack? I believe that, given the opportunity, some of us would even trade all of our earthly possessions for a lifelong supply of this magical substance. It ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - How to Trust Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI explore the depth of quietness that resides within and there I connect to my Higher Source. It is there I ask myself life questions and wait patiently to receive the answers or the guidance needed. Surrender all skepticism and doubt. Trust what you experience in the stillness. Move forward, ...
Views: 1413 - Make the Right Choices - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceMake the Right Choices Every choice that we make in life whether it is big or small has consequences attached to it. We are not in control of everything that happens in life but the overall responsibility is ours. The sum of our choices generally is the reason that we are in whatever place ...
Views: 1413 - SUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN: You can make it happen. Here’s how. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN There is a proverb that gives a warning: This is an accident waiting to happen. A dangerous situation has been created and it is inevitable that an accident will happen, sooner or later. Let’s reverse this idea and let us do all the things that will lead on to ...
Views: 1411 - ***Compassionate Power - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieOwning my own personal power can feel really comfortable at times and other times quite the opposite! I gently remind myself I owe it to myself and those around me to allow the beauty of loving, compassionate power to be exhibited in my daily life. Here are some affirmations that assist me in ...
Views: 1409 - Leaders Play the Hand That They Are Dealt - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Vernon MyersIn a card game, the dealer shuffles a deck of cards and deals a card out to each player. The players don’t know what cards they have until they pick up their cards and turn each card over to assess its value. Just like card players, oftentimes, leaders don’t know what resources they have ...
Views: 1409 - Phones and Technology in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Background Statistics Before cell phones were invented, kids were the biggest distractions to each other in the classroom. Things like passing each other notes and talking over the teacher were prevalent, but the source of students’ distractions has significantly changed with the advent of ...
Views: 1407 - Is It Time to Stop Persevering? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealHow important is perseverance in achieving your goals? Many success gurus tell us constantly that to achieve your goals, you have to keep on going, have faith in yourself, and never give up. To keep persevering to achieve your goal does not mean that you forge blindly ahead, regardless of ...
Views: 1405(3 votes) - Cell Phone Agreements - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Parents! Your kid is starting to struggle in school. You don’t know exactly why, but you may think it is because of their phone. Parents want the best for their kids, and your mindset of phones negatively affecting kids is not completely unfounded. The numbers are also in your favor. Teenagers ...
Views: 1404 - Tell the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free is Surprisingly Practical Advice! Part 1 in the Truth series - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Alan BlakeDo you always tell the truth? Perhaps not, most people shade the truth from time to time. Yet are there any benefits to telling the truth, why would you want to? Why do many people recommend it, and then ignore their own recommendations? Is it even beneficial to tell the truth? All good ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Finding Your Heart’s Desire - by Submitted on May 16, 2015 from Gina CharlesI read a true story once about a guy who suddenly became inexplicably interested in photography. He surrendered to this strong interest, and indulged himself. One day he came across a flyer advertising a free local photography meeting, and decided to attend. When he got there, he found a group ...
Views: 1398 - Success and Vision - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanIn a unified Self we have more direction and greater presence, a presence to be perceived in how you live your life. Holding your unity is taking ownership of the greatness and potential you can offer to your own day-to-day world. But once again it’s all about how you start that process of ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Writing your own story - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Shelley MurphyGrowing up is not an easy thing to do. Children negotiate a world full of obstacles one of these obstacles is adult expectations. Through this negotiation an understanding of how the world works is born. This knowledge is then used as a foundation for adult life. As time poor adults we don’t ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Music for Life-Optimization - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Asoma MusicSelf help songs for meditation and healing are fast growing in popularity. We all need a little peace and inspiration in our lives, but who has the time to go to group meetings or attend seminars? Sure, these are wonderful for people who can afford the time and cost but the average person is ...
Views: 1395(6 votes) - Risks of the Internet - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Just like anything else in the world, the internet can be a dangerous place- especially for kids. As a parent, there are multiple risks associated with your kid going on the internet. Ranging from anything like cyberbullying to online predators, these are dangers that many parents are not ...
Views: 1390 - Develop the Millionaire Mindset in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Shanshera QuinnDo you think like a millionaire or do you find yourself thinking more in line with the middle class? There is a mindset that wealthy people have that others are not aware of. Many people tend to think that people with money only live to make money and that making money is all they care about. ...
Views: 1389(8 votes) - How to Come to Terms With Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyHave you ever come across a perfect person? I bet you've answered no to the question. The thing is no one is an ideal human being because if humans were, there would be no such thing as wars, stress, sadness, or mistakes. The funny thing is even though, while we may never accomplish perfection ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Positively Impact All Relationships in your Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieChoosing the journey of self-discovery is no easy feat. Spending quiet time with self in reflection and meditation allows us to explore who we truly are. We begin to evaluate, hopefully from a detached space or observational standpoint, what we like about ourselves and what we don’t. To change, ...
Views: 1387 - Remind and Remember - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Eddie CorbynAll In Your Mind Through the experience of living our life, we pick up many misconceptions about what life is and what it means to have a life experience. In this series of articles I will share with you what I believe and what I know beyond belief about what life is and isn’t and what the ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Since I'm Right, you must be Wrong! Part 1 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe way you see things, you know you are right. And that's true, you are indeed right from your perspective. But when someone disagrees with you, they see things differently, and from their viewpoint they are also right. But how can two contradictory things both be right? Simple! Here's how ...
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