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Why Pacing and Leading is for Wimps!
Okay, you have read some books on body language and theyall said you must mirror and match, pace and lead....And you failed miserably when you went out into the realworld.Let me tell you why and what you need to do instead. Butfirst a story that illustrates my point...A few years ago I moved into a very well paid position inthe company where I worked. And in my new job I was dealingwith company. . .
3 Secrets to Developing Superior People Skills
1. If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your ApproachWhen I was in school I always had a small group of close friendsbut I never found it easy meeting new people. By the time Ireluctantly entered the work force it was clear that mycommunication skills were limiting my progress.The fact that I was as capable or even more capable than mypeers meant little when I was unable to create a favo. . .
How to Tune In Your Brain
One day when I was in school, many years ago, the schoolprincipal wandered into our class room, sat down and startedto talk.He talked and talked; and there was nothing we could do to stophim seeing as how he was in charge!For once he actually said something that interested me and Inever forgot what he said. Not because he was so original butbecause he was the first person I heard saying it.That. . .
1. If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your Approach
The fear of saying something silly and feeling embarrassed stopsmany of us from contributing more to discussions at work and whenwe are relaxing with friends.And ironically the more we worry about it, the more tense we getand the more likely we are to say something stupid.Let us a take a look at some remedies:1 Learn to relax when you feel under pressure.I often talk about the importance of man. . .
The Amazing Secret To Ridding Yourself Of Self Consciousness
One of the biggest challenges to developing superiorcommunication skills is that you already have your hands full inthose situations where you need help. Take a typical scenario -meeting new people.If I give you tips for listening more effectively and you rushoff to practice the tips you may not get very far no matter howhard you try. Why? Because you are likely to be self consciouswhen you nee. . .
Dealing With Negative People Made Easy
I was playing tennis today with one of my tennis buddies. Weplay once a week and we usually chat about work, professionaltennis players and local news.Today he was very negative about the people of the area we livein. According to him they are all thieves and crooks.Now this makes me really angry when I hear him talking like thissince I have had very positive experiences with the people I haved. . .
Four Common Rapport Building Mistakes and How to Fix Them
1 Pretending You Are Interested When You Are NotDo yourself a favor and be honest with yourself and the peopleyou spend time with. If you are really not interested in thetopic of conversation say so.If possible change the subject or simply postpone thatparticular conversation until another time.Obviously if there is a danger of offending the other person youwill have to be less direct. In these. . .
Financial Freedom Blues
Steps to Financial Freedom, roadmap to financial freedom, achieve financial freedom…Financial freedom seems to be the current buzzword in the world of self-improvement. This has spawned a new industry, and alongside it, some curious schemes and fantastic claims of how to achieve financial freedom in months.Financial freedom means different things to different people. For some, it means freedom . . .
The Art of Criticism
|| The Art of Criticism ||By Nilesh Gore : ng411002@rediffmail.comIf you do anything / different / beyond others expectations in your work on your own way or private life that impacts someone else, Criticism is always possible, and likely. When you get criticized, do you view it as failure or opportunity? It’s not what you know that makes the difference in how you handle the criticism and confr. . .
Intention and Behavior
|| Intention and Behavior ||By Nilesh Gore : ng411002@rediffmail.comIn every walk of life we meet different persons and we face their behavior including other elements of personality. Some of all thinks why he/she behaved so ? We directly point out the behavior but we misleads / neglect the intention because behavior is direct & explicit and intention is implicit.Now what we have to choose firs. . .
Thanksgiving and the Single Person
Did you know that more than 47% of US households are headed by unmarried individuals? The American Association for Single People projects this figure will continue to rise in the coming decade. Therefore, if you are single you are not alone. And … if you have single adults in your social circle, don’t assume alone means “lonely.”As Thanksgiving approaches and we start making holiday plans, here. . .
What About Drugs for Anxiety and Depression?
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.comTitle: What About Drugs for Anxiety and Depression?Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:m. . .
How To Live Happily Ever After
In life, many of us simply plunge ahead, only to realize later that some of the things we did, we wish we hadn't, and some of the things we didn't do, we wish we had. How do you keep yourself on the right track, the right path? And how can you live happily ever after? Here's how. Here's one simple easy-to-do thing that can help keep you on the right track and help you live happily ever after ... . .
Are you travelling along the slippery slope to your grave?
When it comes right down to it where ever you go is where you are, whatever you end up doing, that’s what you are doing, whatever you are thinking right now, that’s what’s on your mind, what has happened to you, has already happened. The important part is how are you going to handle it? In other words “NOW WHAT”. Like it or not this is all we have to work with.At every moment of the day, we fi. . .
Free fabulous Daily Success Quotes
Don’t be left behind today in the motivational stakes. START OFF YOUR DAY WITH OUR FREE BOOK! "365 Daily Success Quotes" Inspiring self help ebook - a Power Pack of Quotes for every day of the week. E-book can also be loaded onto your desktop for quick daily calendar reference to this day's inspiration. Thoughtful gift to surprise a friend or colleague with and brighten their day! Visit our sit. . .
Success: Can't Achieve It By Yourself? Pay A Professional!
So many people go through the motions of trying to achieve success. But just going through the motions doesn't work. And while you may fool a few people for a little while, you can't fool yourself. If you truly want to be successful and can't achieve success by yourself, do the smart thing and pay a professional to help you. It's unbelievable how many people will spend money on the most frivol. . .
Enhancing Life for a Lifetime
Do you often feel lonely, anxious, or even depressed? Is a mid-life or quarter-life crisis threatening your confidence, self-esteem and well-being? Do you yearn for practical advice on enhancing, balancing and bringing new joy to your personal and professional life?Tens of millions of Americans answer a resounding “yes” to one or more of those questions. After all, statistics report that more t. . .
Freedom For All
Freedom for all species and people, and freedom of stress; is it possible? Could the Internet be a tool to getting there?Freedom, what is it? I am an Internet writer whose job is to write about the Internet. Does that mean I am locked into this one area? Am I allowed to write about other things? Well today I am going to test out my supposed freedom, by writing about freedom. Some people say fre. . .
The Kabbalah of Transformation: Turning Darkness into Light
BS”D"In the sixth century of the sixth millennium, the gates of supernal [heavenly] wisdom will be opened, as will the wellsprings of earthly wisdom, preparing the world to be elevated in the seventh millennium." The Zohar (a source text of Kabbalah) The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self. --Albert E. . .
I Would Give Anything To …
Title: I Would Give Anything To …Author: Kathleen Gage Email: kathleen@turningpointpresents.com Word Count: 750Copyright: © 2004 by Kathleen GageWeb Address: www.kathleengage.com Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your web site, or in your print publication provided you include The resource box at the end. Notification would be appreciated but is not requir. . .
How to Be The Consummate Thanksgiving Guest
Thanksgiving Day is coming. Will you be the guest? If so, why not brush up on your etiquette? When you’re invited give an immediate reply (after checking with partner if need be). It’s become a time when some people consider options and make a last minute decision, but you’ll score points if you accept or decline when asked. Your hostess wants to know you want to be at her house, not that you’r. . .
Alone But Not Lonely
In today’s fast paced society, we’ve become accustomed to filling the eeriness of silence with fluff. We turn to many distractions as a means of escaping feelings of idleness or boredom. But the main thing we wish to elude is loneliness. Solitude does not have to alienating or lonesome. In fact, solitude and loneliness are distinctly separate. The death of a loved one or the inability to find p. . .
The Top 10 Clues You’re Dating a Married Man
Make no mistake, married men who are fooling around can be wonderfully attentive and romantic. He can be emailing you and calling you all day long, filling your hungry heart with affirmations you never dreamed of, showering you with gifts, and making world-class love to you. It can be the stuff of which fantasies are made and here’s why: to him it is a fantasy. So how can you tell that the man . . .
Dating: The Bitter Truth
I don’t know about you, but when someone says to me, “I’m going to be brutally frank with you,” I usually say, “No, you’re not,” and walk away. It’s a common misconception that telling someone your version of “the truth” is helpful to them, and evidence of virtue in you. Actually it often amounts to a projection or rationalization that harms, serving your purpose and not the other’s.There are p. . .
Do One Thing Different
I was walking into my office building the other day, when I realized that I always approach the door from the same side, open the same side of the door, with the same hand.Now you could call it deja vu, but I know that it has happened before, almost everyday. I am walking around in total trance. It is a good thing that I trust my unconscious to keep me out of harm's way. Without it, it could be. . .
Raising Entrepreneurs: What to Do When Your Kid is Born to Think Differently
Adolescence brings with it many challenges – for both parents and kids. Young people, still new to the world, are embarking on a journey to discover their passions, joys, and authentic self-images. More often than not, however, their journey more closely resembles an elongated stampede of enraged elephants than it does an innocent soul-searching endeavor. But no one said growing up would be eas. . .
How To Start, Survive, and Finish Your Journey To Super Success
"The more you hate, the more you love."What an ironic statement. Whoever said those words must have been drunk. The bottom line is this: It is extremely difficult to like or love something that you despise.But what can we do to solve this dilemma? What if you're trapped in an environment that you don't want to be involved in? What if you're sick and tired of your job that youfeel like puking e. . .
You have the right
The other day I was having a interesting conversation with an acquaintance, but it soon turned out to be surprising and unpleasant. The other person blurted out an unwelcome comment, in a tactful manner by pin pointing a personal issue within the conversation.What did I do? I immediately gave her an answer back within the conversation as well. It was subtle unlike my husband who would stop her . . .
How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (Part One Updated)
Article Title: How to Set and Achieve Realistic andEffective Goals (Part One Updated)Author Name: Craig LockLine Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth,Motivation, GoalsettingWeb Site: http://www.craiglock.com/books.htmlArticles by Craig Lock: http://www.bridgeniche.com/clockarticles/index.htmlPublishing Guidelines: We hope that the following article (an extract f. . .
A Simple but Powerful Guide to Meditation
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. Copyright 2004 Rob Watsonrobwatson@waytosuccess.nethttp://www.waytosuccess.net......................................Learning to meditate can be fun and exciting, but you must keep these three important factors in mind at all times: 1) POSTURE - the important thing is to k. . .
When Normal Isn't Natural
Many of us suffer from chronic symptoms and disease. It isn’t very often you hear someone say they feel great and there are no problems. Most people will complain of suffering from at least one of a whole range of symptoms -stress, headaches, heartburn, and the list goes on and on. We are bombarded daily by advertisements for medications for numerous symptoms like anxiety, depression, and vario. . .
What It Takes To Start An Offline Business In Retirement
It’s a big decision to opt for an offline business as the route to a profitable retirement pursuit and it’s one that you should not make rashly. For a start, would you be fit for it? It will take up a huge chunk of your time (perhaps take over your life for a while at the outset) cutting severely into other retirement interests. Would you have the finances for it? Might you find it stressful de. . .
Trapped in the Mind Box
For my birthday several years ago, my sister took me on my first cruise - just a little day trip from San Diego down to Baja Mexico and back. She herself had been on a transatlantic passage on the QE II. Every time she talked about it, we both remembered the old treatment for what ails you – an ocean voyage. If your boyfriend broke up with you (and you were rich), your mother took you on an oce. . .
Prevailer: Overcoming Survivorism
The Prevailer: Overcoming SurvivorismA valiant soldier returns from war to receive a warm welcome and thanksgiving from all those innocent lives he swore to defend. The people are grateful. He's awarded medals, invited into the homes of many; he's the spotlight of great celebrations and an instant hometown hero. Sound familiar? During the course of the war, in which we are currently engaged, it. . .
Ageless Principles of Success(6)
Ageless Principles of Success(6)(With Proven Techniques for practical applications)Copyright 2004 Song ChengxiangThe Principle of NOW:Dear friend, have you ever wonder what time is? Once youtruly understand the real meaning of time, you willnever experience worry, anxiety and unhappiness again.Actually time is just an illusion." No matter how persistent the illusion of time is,the illusion of p. . .
Smile and World Smiles Back at You
Do You Want to Change the World? Then You ONLY Need to Change Yourself We all have our area of influence in the society. This is that part of the society with which we interact intentionally or otherwise. Within this area of influence our standing or performance in the society is indicated by how other people accept us – how many and what types of friends we have; how many subscribers, leads, c. . .
Traditional vs. New Age Self Defense
The alternative self defense product, stun gun, requires a bit of introduction. A lot of people when they first hear the term “stun gun”, they actually think of the little gadget featured in many science fiction movies. In fact, self defense technology has come a long way. For a long time, if one wanted to protect themselves, they would have to spend years of time practicing martial arts or sel. . .
Are You Maximizing What You Got
"People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering." Saint Augustine What you’ve got + What you need = What you want .... Right? Well... maybe or maybe not. We often strive to fill that gap between what w. . .
Breaking Through Procrastination
“I have learned that most regrets come from the things I DIDN’T do. I have learned that regret lasts forever.” Simply BrilliantProcrastination...putting off what you can do today until tomorrow...7 years, 5 months, and 2 days later you’re wondering why you never started that book. It would have been done by now and you would be reaping the rewards. Writing would be your full-time pleasure now.. . .
The Ultimate Formula for Success
Why is true success so rare?Why does research show that over 80% of people break their New Year's resolutions? Why do most attempts to lose weight, quit smoking and start businesses fail?Of course, there are many possible answers. Some people look for the easy way out, and just don't want to make the effort. Others use ineffective or simplistic strategies for change, such as affirmations, rathe. . .
Inspiration from the Creator of Happy Living...
You, like many others, may have come to this article because you want more from life. In this sense, you and I may be alike because we’re searching for greater happiness and a stronger sense of fulfillment.If you are someone in your thirties or older, and perhaps western, then you, like me, may have read enough adventure stories or seen enough Walt Disney to have been heartened by the stories o. . .
A Simple Little Holiday Plan
The Thanksgiving leftovers have all been eaten and the gift-buying season has shifted into high gear. Remain calm and prepare yourself for the most jam-packed month in the calendar year. There are a small percentage of you who may actually have completed your to-do list long before everyone else. (If this is you, then kick back and relax.) The rest of you needn’t despair! Just read on for the e. . .
Organize Your Home Office the Easy Way
We are inundated by paper these days -- some of us feel like we are drowning in it -- but there are some simple steps you can take to keep your head above water. Many people are so overwhelmed with the continuous stream of paper that it gets dumped in an ever-growing pile, junk mail and all, that is only hunted through when bills need to be paid or other important documents need to be found. In. . .
Organizing Tips to Help You Conquer the Laundry Monster
Laundry. You sort, you wash, you fold, you blink – and the pile of dirty clothes has grown all over again. Laundry is a fact of life, but approaching the task in an organized way can make it more manageable. Preparation is Half the Battle If you have a large family (or lots of clothes!), sorting the laundry can be a daunting task all on its own. Sorting as you go not only ends the need for this. . .
Effective Goal Setting Words
The words you use in goal setting are very important. There are different opinions amongst experts about which words work best when you set goals - but there are also points on which most experts agree.rrLet's assume that you want to set a goal in relation to getting fitter. Maybe you're a bit overweight or you just feel sluggish.rrFirst, there is general agreement that the first word in your . . .
If You Want Other People to Like You, Like Yourself First!
If You Want Others to Like You, Like Yourself First!Many of us mistakenly believe that it’s wrong or conceited, to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time berating ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can hinder our efforts to make friends with other. . .
Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
The holiday season is upon us! It is a time when family and friends gather together. Some people love to entertain and enjoy bringing people together. Others feel stressed with these obligations. Whether it is a large gala for everyone you know, hosting the family holiday dinner or just having a few close friends over for a meal, planning and organization can make the difference between feeling. . .
Seven Things You Can Do NOW to Look Well-Groomed Without Spending a Dime!
Fashion magazines target people every day with lists and charts telling them the latest trends and techniques to look better, skinnier, smarter, where to buy the hippest clothes or the latest shoes! If you’re a woman, you are probably bombarded more often than you like, and if you’re a man, you may not get the information that you really want to know! Due to the glut of information available, m. . .
Cell Phone Abuse. Are You A Victim?
Like millions of others, you may be the victim of cell phone abuse. What is cell phone abuse? Let's say you're in a public place trying to concentrate on something or having a face-to-face conversation or just enjoying a peaceful moment when a stranger 5-10 feet away starts talking on his or her cell phone. If, as a result, your concentration is broken or your conversation is interrupted or you. . .
Inner Head: Ear Worms
Inner Head: Ear Worms & Audio MemesMemesMemes are "neurological instruction code" of behavior that ispassed on from person to person, replicating itself like a virus.The key is that they are self replicating!Pronounced like "dreams", memes are snippets of memory stored inbrains and passed on by imitation or duplication. Examples aretunes, fads, catch-phrases, slogans, culture, superstition,cust. . .
Your Responsibility
Your Responsibility by: Kenia Morales The other day I decided to skip cooking dinner and ordered fast food, and I ended up finding an insect on it. My husband and I were shocked, grossed out, disappointed, and I do not know what else. The insect was not the only gift included; I also found the longest hair ever! After thinking about it, we concluded that it fell on the floor, and they decide t. . .
7 Ways to Defang Difficult People for More Energy
7 Ways to Defang Difficult People and Save Energy By Thomas Russell Difficult people are on the hunt for a quarrel. It’s not personal, usually. It’s just that you happen to be the most convenient target. Difficult people are insecure. They want YOU think and live like THEY think and live. Misery indeed loves company. They feel better if you are tense and unhappy. What can you do to instantl. . .
Five Simple Ways to Organize Your Closet Today!
Do you have an overstuffed, bulging closet (or two) full of clothes, and yet wear the same three or four outfits repeatedly? Do you have few clothes and despair every time you put something on because you know it just does not look quite right? Would you like to be able to wear EVERYTHING you have in your closet? And know that you look good every time you do?Renu Dalal-Jain, a certified image c. . .
The Gift of Failure
During this Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded to reflect on the bounty in our lives. Most of us have jobs, family, a place we call home and food on the table, and for these things and our ability to obtain them we should be grateful.But what about those who are struggling with financial difficulties, bad relationships, or employment problems? Do they owe any thanks for their circumstances? . . .
Dysfunctional Family Christmas?
The articles are starting to appear in print and on the Internet about how to cope with the holiday family get-togethers and the word “dysfunctional” will be bandied about. This article is about another way of looking at things I hope will be helpful. “Dysfunction” refers to something that doesn’t function the way it should; something that doesn’t do what it’s supposed to. “Dys” means “bad” or . . .
Midlife Dating: Filling Your Social Calendar
If you find yourself suddenly solo at midlife wondering how to keep a balanced social life and meet other singles, you aren’t alone. Sometimes friends and country clubs are divided up in the divorce along with the possessions, or you may find your invitations from married couples dwindling or difficult. Formerly an enthusiastic host or hostess, you may find it too challenging to entertain alone. . .
Midlife Dating: What are the Rules?
When you get ready to dip your toe into the dating waters after having been married for a while, you may be wondering what the rules are.While some people say “there are no rules” in the game of life, I think it’s the opposite. There are always rules, and you have to figure them out as you go along. There are no rules in the sense that you don’t have to follow them, following them doesn’t guara. . .
Job Hunting Tips: Taking Care of Yourself
Looking for work is generally a miserable undertaking. No matter how much education and experience you have, you are in a powerless and vulnerable position.You spend days preparing for an interview, trying to build up your self-confidence, create a relaxed, competent demeanor to disguise the turmoil and anxiety inside, and practice answers to questions you hope the interviewer will ask.Is ther. . .
Addiction to Clutter
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.comTitle: Addiction to ClutterAuthor: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com. . .
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Internet Dating for the Midlife Woman
More Internet dating and matchmaking sites are coming online all the time. It’s no wonder they’re so popular. We’re all looking and it pays to extend your reach. Midlife dating is definitely a “numbers game” and here’s why. The only way to do this is to get in there and start doing it. If you have been married a long time, you’ll find men at this age (whatever age you’re at now) are different. . . .
How to Deal with Discouragement and Develop Exceptional People Skills
Ever feel like giving up? Do you ever feel so discouraged thateven one more day of frustration will be too much to handle?Everyone gets discouraged at times however there are a number ofkey differences between people who keep on going and those whogive up:1 Focus On Your Goal Not On Your ProblemsOne of my mentors is a highly successful property developerand he loves solving problems. All day lo. . .
Feeling Self-Conscious? 6 Tips to Turn it Around Fast!
When you feel self-conscious it means you are putting too muchattention on your self, too much focus on what you are doing andhow you are doing it. And this is a formula for poor performance.The secret then to dealing with this problem is to become otherconscious.If all you do is shift your focus from self to others you willcommunicate better, perform better and become a far betterlistener.Anot. . .
You Are What You THINK YOu Are
Think out of the box, they say. But what's a box?In the context of the discussion here the 'box' is the sub-conscious mind. More specifically box is the limitation imposed by sub-conscious mind.Sub-conscious mind is the repository of all life's experiences, memories, feelings. We have experienced the joy of being appreciated, the disappointment of what we consider as a failure, sorrow of losing. . .
How To Deal With People Who Dislike You
When you read books on personal development and articles aboutmaking your life better the emphasis is generally on the positive.You learn all about deciding what you want and how to get it.However you also need specific guidelines for dealing withsituations when nothing seems to be working despite your bestefforts.One of the hardest things to deal with is the fact that somepeople will dislike y. . .
How to Give Yourself a Motivational Warm Up When You Wake Up
Question:What is the worst thing you can do when you start your day?Answer:Wake up feeling lethargic and expect yourself to perform at100% from the moment you get up in the morning; and thencompare how you are doing during the day against thisunrealistic benchmark.There is a better way!As you wake up in the morning take charge of your thoughts inthat early morning awareness before you fully awa. . .
How to Kill Fear When Dealing with Aggressive People
The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers isregarded as a self help classic. Have you read it?I read it many years ago and I was disappointed by the contentof this book that has helped a lot of people take control oftheir fears. Why? Because I believe we all have the power to gofar beyond feeling the fear.And I really think it is important to learn how to transform fearinto coura. . .
Say Adios to the Fear of Rejection!
Do you ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomachwhen you have to approach someone?In situations like this does your mind go blank?This is not unusual. That feeling is often the fear ofrejection.When you feel afraid your emotions take over, you feeltense and your ability to think logically vanishes intothin air.And that is why you can talk to close friends without acare in the world but . . .
How to Take Control of your Self Confidence
Having confidence is all about believing in yourself and the onlyway you can build your belief in what you are capable of is bytaking action in the world and learning through trial and error.If you think success, happiness and love are going to happenwithout learning through mistakes along the way you are mistaken.Our brains are wired to learn from our own experiences as well asthose of others.. . .
How to Talk to Yourself When Nobody is Listening and You Want to
Do you ever pay attention to the thoughts inside your mind? Andmore importantly do you ever notice the way in which you talk toyourself?We all pay a lot of attention to the way we communicate with theoutside world but we often neglect to improve the way wecommunicate with ourselves.When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better person, to dobetter at work or to create a happier family life. . .
The Amazing Success Secret Anyone Can Start Using Today
The way we live today more and more emphasis seems to be placedon career success, material gain and achievement. And in anincreasingly complex world sometimes it seems like technology andrigid processes have become more important than the people theywere set up to serve.However there is one success secret that costs nothing. And we canall use it today to get ahead more quickly. I am talking abo. . .
What People Are Really Interested In
A lot of your people problems and concerns about what otherpeople think will fade into the background when you understandone crucial reality.Most people are interested in you only to the extent they canget something from you.I know this sounds harsh. Bear with me a moment while I explain.Apart from your family and closest friends most other people seeyou as either a hindrance or as a means to g. . .
4 Quick, Easy Ways to Say No to People Who Take You for Granted
No matter how wonderful you are sometimes other people will tryto take advantage of your good nature. They will push you, getyou to do more than your fair share and keep asking you to doeven more.And worst of all -- often your efforts will be taken for granted.Unless you can say No, the situation will not change in fact itmay get even more difficult.That is unless you can say No to these unreas. . .
How to Quickly and Easily Deal With Rude People
Where I live there seems to be a a growing population of rude andvulgar people. And no matter how hard I wish for things to changeit is not going to happen. It is up to me to change how I thinkand feel about these people. The same applies for you.1 What does it mean when someone is rude?Your initial angry reaction may be to think the person is a moronbut that only makes matters worse as it will. . .
How to Save Yourself from Negative Influences
Watching the news can be hazardous to your health.It's a fact, especially when you're watching events related to terrorism, kidnapping, murder, accidents, or calamities.These incidents make you worry and will leave you feeling weakand insecure. Imagine the uncomfortable feeling of becoming a victim someday. This will have a negative effect on your outlook in life.Your surroundings have a big i. . .
Passion And Soulfulness
When I think of nourishing the soul, I think of nurturing the ability to respond positively to life that is, the ability to sustain passion for our interests, values, and projects. I believe that the worst of all spiritual defeats is to lose enthusiasm for life's possibilities. Every life has its share of setbacks and disappointments of tragedy and loss. So the question we all confront, in the . . .
Ten Tips for Affordable, Efficient Holiday Decorating When You’re Busy
Fall is harvest time so take advantage of the bounty of nature. It’s Thanksgiving time, so take advantage of the generosity of others. Some clever hunting and gathering can help you save time and money and still have a festively decorated home for the holidays.1. Gather branches, leaves, seed pods, pine cones, acorns and anything else from your yard that fits with the fall color scheme. Even wi. . .
What to Do When You Are Alone for the Holidays
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.comTitle: What to Do When You Are Alone for the Holidays Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailt. . .
Avoid the Tendency to Underestimate Your Greatness
Avoid the Tendency to Underestimate Your GreatnessBy Josh Hinds(c)As a whole I think there is a sad tendency in most of us to underestimate just how powerful we are. Just how much greatness lies inside each and every one of us - just waiting to get out. The reality is if you knew just how special you were - and how much greatness went into making you the unique you that you are I'm convinced yo. . .
How to Win the Midlife Dating Game
Midlife dating can be confusing. Don’t worry, you can figure it out with a time, information and practice. First you have to understand the matrix: Some people are after romance only; others are after marriage. If you’re a woman dating again at midlife, you’ll find there are some men who are inveterate “husbands.” Generally they were long-married and often widowers. They want marriage again and. . .
Relaxation Couldn't Be Simpler
Many people use their sofa and TV to help them 'switch off and relax'. In reality, television programs can suspend you n stress for yours, with depressing or thrilling storylines, violence and madness!True relaxation is achieved when all tensions and thoughts are eliminated. Inside, you are calm, peaceful, yet alert and focused. You are in control and feel the strength of just 'being'. The goo. . .
A Quick Tip for Delivering a Great Speech
Does speaking in public leave you tongue-tied? Do you stumble over your words? Do you want to learn how to speak more eloquently in front of a crowed?Here’s a simple tip for getting started: Talk about something that you’re passionate about.Have you ever noticed how people sound more eloquent when they’re talking about something that’s dear to their heart? They speak more fluidly, and they’re l. . .
What to Do When You’re Worried
Worrying? Who doesn’t these days? There’s such a great choice of things to worry about – terrorism, the economy, the rising cost of health insurance – and then there’s our more personal list – the difficult teenager, an aging parent who’s not doing well, the threat of being downsized, the difficult in finding good employment. What we choose to worry about says a lot about us, but the concept of. . .
AN ALL-TOO-COMMON ADDICTION
It was a beautiful spring morning in LaJolla, California . I had flown to San Diego the evening before. After a pleasant breakfast, the cab driver had taken me five miles to LaJolla. In an hour and a half he was to pick me up for the trip to the San Diego airport, where I would catch a shuttle for the two-hour trip down to Ensanada, Mexico. From there I would board the Dawn Princess to Hawaii.A. . .
The Path of Relationship
THE PATH OF RELATIONSHIP Each month after completing and fine tuning Letters on Life I'm excited about sending it out. Within a few hours I start to wonder about the next letter and whether people will like it. Is it going to be good enough? Because of this concern I procrastinate and wait until the last minute to start writing the next letter. Underlying this version of the fear of rejection. . .
Acceptance is the Answer to All Our Problems
Many people today have lost jobs after decades of service; many others suffer within jobs they can see no way out of. In order to survive a painful job loss - indeed, any type of painful loss - we must come to some acceptance. How does one find acceptance amidst the humiliation, shame, despair, fear, grief and uncertainty job loss can invoke? How do we accept financial insecurity threatening o. . .
Half a Legacy
My daughter is an avid VH1 watcher. We have watched a lot of the Newlyweds- the show where Jessica Simpson first uttered the now infamous question- “is it chicken or is it tuna?” We’ve also followed Ashley Simpson and her drive to success. There is also another series- Driven. Have you noticed how many younger performers are becoming successful in droves? They want it- BAD. They work like crazy. . .
Positive Mental Attitude
Look at this glass on the table in front of you. Is it half-full or is it half-empty? Now, do you realize that it is entirely for you to decide what the answer to this question is going to be. The choice is yours. So, the very same reality can be seen in totally opposite ways: in a positive way, and in a negative way.And there is always a positive side to any thing, any situation, any event, a. . .
Gratitude, Faith, and Clarity of Purpose - the Most Powerful Statement
"Things might have been worse"This is the most powerful, dynamic, revolutionary statement you could ever make in your life.But first, deciding to take an inventory your life will lead you to put down in front of you two parts of your life:1. the good things: positive 2. the bad things: negativeDo you think your life might have been better or worse?This is a choice for you to make. But if you p. . .
GETTING BACK INTO THE FLOW
With the current challenges our world is faced with, many of my clients have told me they can't seem to get back on track and focused. Their emotions range from fear to anger to mourning. Often, it's a mix of all of these emotions. Several of my clients have told me that they are so distracted by the media around the recent events that they keep focusing on the problems instead of what they can. . .
How to Always Get Whatever You Want - Part I
Do You Know You Have the Power to Harness Huge, Hidden Powers of the Universe? First there is your mind: - your conscious mind: ideas, thoughts, emotions, attitudes etc. you can directly perceive or conceive. - your subconscious mind: your past, deeply hidden ideas, thoughts, emotions, attitudes etc. Then there is the unconscious mind, which is collective, universal, common to all human beings. . .
“Purpose” in Amsall’s Success Mindset Tripod -PART I
Here are the 3 elements of the "Purpose" leg in Amsall's Success Mindset Tripod ™ : 1. Clarity of Purpose or Know Yourself 2. High Value of Purpose or Love Yourself 3. Unity of Purpose or Agree with Yourself 1. CLARITY OF PURPOSE = KNOW YOURSELFFor thousands of years, both before and after Socrates, all human cultures have been repeating: "Know Yourself".Self-awareness and self-discovery: the . . .
Affirm, Visualize, Receive - Is Planning Really Necessary?
We are repeatedly told of the necessity to plan. "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail", "Plan your work, work your plan" etc.In terms of goalsetting and achieving goals, when people talk of planning, they generally mean:1. You set your goals2. You make a plan for achieving your goalsThis, for us, is putting things upside down. And we are going to put things right back on their feet.If plannin. . .
How I Met My Angel
Today I was in rather a whimsical mood, and so instead of my usual “how to” article, I thought I'd create a fairy tale for the child within you to enjoy.When I was just a young soul, on my first incarnation to be a human being, I wasn't sure that I wanted to go to Earth School. I felt so happy here, in Paradise. I did what I liked and I never ran out of time. I played with my friends and we mad. . .
Why To Dump Will Power And Get Motivated The Easy Way
Today I wanted to tell you a little about my background and share a motivation tip you can use right away.For over 20 years I have been fascinated by the possibilities that exist for creating rapid and lasting personal change. And I learned some great tools for personal change.And like you I would get excited about having more, being more and doing more but the momentum would never last. I woul. . .
5 Great Ways To Overcome Procrastination At Home
If you procrastinate at home you may suffer some consequences from disgruntled family members who have to carry your share of the workload.A worst-case scenario is that your procrastination and lack of motivation may carry over to other members of your family, resulting in absolutely nothing being done.All the disorganization and clutter in your home will most likely result in chaos and disarra. . .
7 Tips For Unstoppable Motivation And Enduring Success
1. Success is not achieved accidentally. It is asystematic, deliberate process of deciding what you want todo with your life, what you will do when you get there, andwhat the steps are to get you where you want to be.One of the most important aspects of success is the abilityto visualize your path and stay focused on your goal untilyou reach it.2. The sooner you envision your dreams and develop. . .
How Self-Made Millionaires Overcome Procrastination
Do you want to know how the super successful overcome procrastination?One fascinating hallmark of all highly motivatedmillionaires is their strongly held conviction that theywill succeed. Whatever it takes and despite any challengesthat crop up. How do they overcome procrastination?People who are inspired by their dreams believe withcertainty they will achieve their goals even if they do notkno. . .
How To Stay Motivated Until You Succeed
For a lot of us our work schedules at home and at our jobs have been a major source of complications in our lives.Our financial well being depends on our paycheck, and our mental and emotional well-being depends in part on having a well-organized life.But a few simple changes in your life can show you how to stay motivated until you succeed.With so many demands being placed upon us, it becomes . . .
9 Great Ways To Change Your Life By Changing Your Motivation Style
If you are not as productive as you'd like or tend toprocrastinate, you can become motivated by changing yourpersonal style. The trick lies in making the activitiesyou put off more interesting, easier, and less unpleasant.One way to make a job easier is to break it into smallerjobs. If your task is to file your income tax return, youmay view it as time consuming and tedious.But if you break it . . .
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