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Where to Begin?
January is the king of months for those looking to make new beginnings. After the reflections and indulgences of December, the excitement of a new year unfolding brings contemplation of better days ahead. Unfortunately for many, contemplation is where the party ends. As the clock ticks over into February and then unwinds into March, hopes of transformation begin to fade, the habits of old retur. . .
Good Communication is Easy. Isn’t It??
One of the basic skills to great success is great communication. Learn some of the easy secrets to understanding the people around you.My name is Steve Brummet My business is to speak to businesses, teams, schools, churches, non profit organizations and just people about improving their communication skills. Most communication experts agree that good communication starts with understanding.If w. . .
Precious Moments
There is too much learning out there that we earn drop by drop as we go through experiences in life. There is one of the experiences that I earned from a workshop on Leadership Skills and Management.There were managers from different companies who were there to attend the workshop. We all were waiting for the host to start the workshop and there was an aura that could be felt around. The presen. . .
How to make "Self-Improvement" Work Every Time!
How to make "Self-Improvement" Work Every Time! There is an inherent problem with the approach most peopletake to self-improvement of any kind. There is apresupposition that there is something wrong that needsfixing. Perhaps it is true that there are areas in theirlives that they wish to change. However, the mindset withwhich they approach transformation will very often NEGATEany positive resul. . .
WAKE UP and Create Something
WAKE UP and Create Something It's time for the "mainstream" to WAKE UP. The alarm clockis ringing, they keep hitting snooze, and in the meantime,the life they could be living is passing them by.Day after day, millions of people go through their liveswishing and hoping and dreaming that things could be better,with absolutely no knowledge that it is they themselves thatperpetuate their own dissat. . .
How to Turn Grief into Joy
I was with my daddy when he died. Excuse me, I was with my daddy when his spirit left his body. I drove him to the emergency room because he was having chest pains. He said that they weren’t too bad, and his color was good. He was still walking. In fact, Daddy walked into the cubicle in the ER and hopped up on the gurney. Almost as quickly, he hopped off saying, “Whew, doggie! Feels like somebo. . .
Head First
One of the great secrets to success is just jumping in. This “Rest of the Story” style article tells us that our efforts affect more than just the person attaining success.I stepped up to the edge and looked down. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath... and jumped in head first.The summer I turned 13 was spent at the swimming pool. We swam at a huge olympic size pool with three diving boards at. . .
How to Always Get Whatever You Want - Part II
How to Always Get Whatever You Want - Part IIYou connect your mind to the UIE in much the same way you connect your computer to the World Wide Web (Of course, scales are vastly different). Repeating your affirmations is like typing keywords into a search engine. The results you get depend on how specific and focused your keyword is. In the same way, the solution to your problem depends on how s. . .
“Purpose” in Amsall’s Success Mindset Tripod - PART II
“Purpose” in Amsall’s Success Mindset Tripod - PART IIIf you want to succeed in life, one paramount condition is that your opinion about you is high, even extremely high. That is called high self-esteem, is an essential component of a positive self-image, and gives high value to your purpose. You know you DESERVE to get whatever you want. And this gives high value and justification to your purp. . .
Neutralize the negatives!
We are repeatedly told that we should forget about unpleasant experiences (failures) and focus on pleasant ones (successes). I agree totally with the last part of this proposition but only partly with the bit on forgetting about your unpleasant experiences. Rather, I think unpleasant experiences must be confronted and "neutralized", otherwise they will always be lurking in your subconscious, e. . .
7 Essential Body Language Tips
The secrets of our body language have been around forever yet people constantly fail to recognize the importance of using body language to their advantage. Did you know that people only pay attention to 7% of what we say? Where does the rest of their attention go? You guessed it right: our body language. Now let me give my 7 BLT's so that you can use your body language much more efficiently whe. . .
Be Self-centric - Work Harder on Yourself than on Anything Else!
You look at this magnificent car and you say to yourself: "This is too expensive!" This is a huge mistake, the most self-defeating mistake you could ever make.Instead of saying: "This is too expensive", say :" I can't afford it, at least for the time being"And work toward being able to afford it, that is, change yourself, put yourself in a position where you can afford it, or any thing you want. . .
Success - it's all a matter of mindset!
"Walk away from the 97% crowd. Don't use their excuses. Take charge of your own life." -- Jim RohnHave you ever wondered why some people always seem to get whatever they want? In fact there's nothing mysterious about it. You, too can quickly get whatever you want ...and enjoy it, too - it's all a matter of mindset, success mindset. Start now, and build your own Success Mindset!To begin with: W. . .
How To Beat Procrastination At Work
Listen. If you don´t beat procrastination at work the longterm consequences could be serious.Take this example of how expensive work procrastination can be...The assignment that your boss gave you several days agostill isn't done. The assignment is a report that yourboss needs to take to an important meeting, and you may geta big promotion if the meeting goes OK.You've had plenty of time to get. . .
Remember Me
When you have lost your song andcan't find your way through the darkness,remember the Lord for all He has already done. Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Remember that thou magnify his work, wh. . .
Program your Mind with Confidence
Program your Mind with Confidence--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Let's go back a few decades in time. Pavlov a russian scientist made some startling discoveries. His experiment involved dogs hearing a bell ring prior to being feed. After a few days, Pavlov rang the bell without providing any food. However the dogs were drooling and looking for the. . .
SETTING GOALS
SETTING GOALSCopyright © Tanner Larssonhttp://www.work-at-home-resource-center.comGoal setting is a formal process for personal planning. By setting goals on a routine basis you decide what you want to achieve, and then move step-by-step towards the achievement of these goals. The process of setting goals and targets allows you to choose where you want to go in life. By knowing precisely what y. . .
Sing
When God's choir is on the front line of spiritual battlefields,God wins the battle ... on the front line.II Chronicles 20:21-22 When Jehoshaphat had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever. And they sang together by course in prai. . .
How Do You Win at Home Organization? Think Small!
Many people have written to me about their personal goals and one I see quite often is “Get organized,” specifically, “Get the house in order.” When I ask what obstacles are in their way, the most common response is “procrastination.”By the time it gets to the point of showing up on a goals list, household organization has been neglected so much that the results have culminated into a mountain. . .
Seek Me First
If from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord and h. . .
A Way to Escape
Have you ever stumped your toe and the most fowl words hung on the tip of your tongue? Maybe, when a gorgeous babe walked by, you caught them checking you out. Perhaps, the dry cleaners ruined your outfit and a few choice words came to mind. Suppose a check was delivered to you in the mail, by mistake. Consider if someone set out to hurt you and the perfect opportunity arose to get even. Have . . .
A Cross to Bear
Being misunderstood can feel like a cross to bear. When wounded, people have found art, poetry, and music as avenues of statement. Even when our heart gets ripped, as others judge things not understood, God understands. There's comfort in knowing God is never blinded to our need, which offers wondrous things to share. Sometimes, as we seek comfort in others, God allows them to fail because He . . .
A Man of His Word
Suppose we make a promise that seems fully reasonable. Though later, circumstances arise in which we have to neglect someone in need in order to fulfill that promise. Maybe, a person came to visit and was just leaving in time to fulfill the original promise, but they slipped and fell; being injured and in need of medical attention. Do we leave the injured person, unattended, because we made a. . .
Loneliness
Loneliness is everywhere around us, sometimes within us, and is often responded to with, "If you want a friend, make yourself friendly" (taken from Pr. 18:24). We gulp, give it a try, and conclude it does not work. Scripture always works when properly applied. Perhaps we are friendly for what we can get out of it (Ja. 4:3), or we take the meaning too lightly. Jesus is our best model of what a . . .
Happiness
We convince ourselves that life will be better when we have a baby or another one. When we finally get what we thought we wanted, we find ourselves exhausted. Then, we conclude we will be more content when the children are older. Only, they do get older. Then, we have teenagers to deal with. Surely, happiness will come once they have outgrown that stage. But, no, wait. They leave the nest. . . .
KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE
When one has been physically attacked a number of times, you BELIEVE the attacker when they say they will do it again. Once enough threats have been met with physical force, you BELIEVE the additional threat that there is no where, on the face of the earth, you can hide but what they will find you. And, if you try to flee, apart from a supportive backup team, they will cause you to BELIEVE the. . .
A Time for Every Season
There’s a time for every season,Sorrowing when death gives its’ call;A reality of living thatEventually come to all.But, unless one dies to themselves,It’s a life never lived;A life filled with selfishness,A heart that never learned to give.The things we held on to,We thought we couldn’t live without,Were the very lies Satan fed usTo keep us trapped in death’s cloud.For, when we die to the fles. . .
10 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating
The key to learning how to stop procrastinating is to shiftyour focus toward concentrating on results. Many peoplework frantically each day and accomplish very little.It is counterproductive to concentrate on so many tasksthat you cannot accomplish them and may cost you time andenergy with no results. Many people seem to spend a lot oftime and energy only to achieve very few results.You can lea. . .
How a Biscuit Taught Me a Priceless Lesson in Life
There are no two greater ironic comparisons than that of a biscuit and life. For over two decades, I'd feverishly tried to bake biscuits. Being a baking 'connoisseur,' I was quite disheartened that I could easily knead & bake home-made yeast, cinnamon rolls and croissants - but try as I did, I could never grasp the technique of making southern-baked biscuits. Regardless whether I used the quick. . .
"Talk Yourself Into Success"
You’ve tried and failed. You’ve watched others fall. You’re wiped out, burned out, and beaten. Is there any way to turn it all around?If you’re reading this, than likely you have been working very hard at realizing a goal that now seems out of reach. It does not matter whether that goal is related to diet, creating a home business, getting a promotion, finishing a difficult course, or mastering. . .
How To Quickly And Easily Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated
Do you spend more time procrastinating than you do accomplishing? The keys to success in overcoming procrastination are to determine the reasons you lack motivation in the first place, to create a plan for success, and follow the plan to the letter.You can follow some practical steps and make permanent changes in your life. Start living up to your true potential by rising to a new level of moti. . .
12 Powerful Motivational Tools That Guarantee Success
The standard for success across the globe is having avision that compels you to succeed. Motivation is the keyin accomplishing all your goals.No matter how many years you spend in a classroom or fromwhat social class or lifestyle, motivation is the commonfactor among those who are high achievers.Finding the tools to put meaning and purpose in your life,developing a vision, and becoming highly m. . .
Stop and Smell the Roses
With so much to do and so little time most of us feel stress out. This can often leave us irritated, tired, unmotivated etc. These symptoms are not good for neither our mental nor physical health. Have you notice that in this day and age people are dying younger and prone to more illnesses such as cancer. Maybe this should be a wake up call for all but, don’t worry you still have time to stop a. . .
The Healing Power Of Forgiveness
Forgiveness breaks all bounds of repression and depression. It liberates the psyche from bondage to the past.In fact, I would rank forgiveness as the essence of psychotherapy.As human beings all our limitations arise from our psychic wounding. This wound has been either intentional or accidental, but it drains our vitality. In fact, if it has been grievous enough, it runs our whole life, and ru. . .
You Have the Power to Change Your Life!
You Have the Power to Change Your Life!Do you wish you could go back in time and make decisions that would change your life? Well I am not a genie therefore; I am not qualified to grant you any wishes! However, there is one thing I can do which is tell you: that even though you can not travel back in time, you can still change your life. Does this sound good? Keep reading!It does not matter how. . .
10 Simple Ways to Turn Your Creative Spark into a Flame
Creativity and innovation begin with the spark of an idea. But for so many, the process ends there with no plan to manifest. Understanding simple ways to turn your ideas into action will give you the edge to turn that spark to a flame and rise as a leader in innovation and creativity. These ten simple tools not only jumpstart your creative spirit, but they help you maintain and sustain the idea. . .
5 Promotion Secrets to Get the Job You Want
Time and time again I hear the following from students in mycareer advancement workshops:“My work speaks for itself…I shouldn’t have to tell anyoneabout my skills.”“Why did they hire from the outside, I am already doingwhat’s required of that position?”“Why did they get the job, I have more skills and experiencethan they do?”“How come my name is never mentioned when promotionscome up in convers. . .
Make Mistakes and Become Successful!
Would you like to start your own business? Become a super star? Get a college education? If none of the desires that I mentioned above motivate you then what does? Now ask yourself: what is holding you from making your dream a reality? Could it be fear of failure?Fear is a natural emotion that can help us stay safe. With fear we won’t throw ourselves from a building, cut a finger etc. which is . . .
Gratitude: The Secret Behind Creativity
When you think of being more creative, what comes to mind? Most people think in terms of artistic skills, but creativity manifests itself in a number of ways beyond the obvious. Picture creativity like a jet stream that flows all around us: when we step up to the flow and dip our hands in, we easily grab wonderful ideas, refreshed insights and innovative actions. At times, things get in our way. . .
7 Easy Creative Rituals to Spark Your Imagination and Inspire Your Soul
Creativity is a mysterious force that visits us with great ideas, new ways of seeing the world and the courage to do things differently. Revitalizing your creative talents will help you in the most unexpectedly wonderful ways: a new business idea, a renewed commitment to self-care, an appreciation for the beauty that lies all around us. Finding a small bit of time each day to feed this force w. . .
4 Amazing Tips To Successfully Persuade Anyone
Having excellent persuasion skills is one of the most important abilities to possess in today's fast-paced world. We need thesupport and cooperation of other people to help us in reachingour goals. The saying "No man is an island" is an undeniable truth. Here are some hot tips to effectively influence and persuadeanyone you desire. 1) Enter their world.You must understand the situation accordi. . .
Self-Judgment is sabotaging your professional efforts learn how to
The Single Most Important Reason You Are Not as Effective as You Can Be! Self-Judgment is sabotaging your professional efforts learn how to STOP it!I work with clients daily to clarify their efforts toward success and to see what is hobbling them in that process. After over twenty years of this I see over and over again how some form of self-judgment and self-criticism is the major culprit. I s. . .
Misery Can Eat You Alive
This is a true story about a woman I worked with for several years. I'm sure we all know at least one person who cannot find a good thing to say about anything or anyone. Your typical "miserable" person who could have $10 million handed to her and would complain that it wasn't $10 million and $1.This was such a person. The sky would be blue, the temperature warm and the flowers in full bloom. S. . .
"What is the right action that leads to your ultimate goals?"
"What is the right action that leads to your ultimate goals?"Copyright 2005 Song ChengxiangWhat is the right thing I need to do to bring forth my desires? What actions do I need to take Now?Am I doing the right thing or the wrong thing?These are the questions that most of us constantly ask ourselves in the mind. Most of the time, we are asking unconsciously. We are constantly judging what we ar. . .
Having the Right Effect on Other People
"People with small minds talk about other people. People with average minds talk about events. People with great minds talk about ideas" (Anonymous) And people with great hearts talk about feelings. Dr. Phil has done it again -- come up with just the right descriptive phrase. On his show the other day, he confronted a young man saying: "Are you just an arrogant jerk who likes to get in someone . . .
Pigs Don't Sing
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig. – Mark TwainWonderful analogy to prove a powerful point … don’t push yourself to be or do something you are not and don’t push someone else to go against his or her natural configuration.The end result will be frustration, annoyance and disappointment.Have you ever tried to be someone or something you were not? How did. . .
Making an Investment in Friendship Can Pay Off in Your Old Age!
When I was twenty-two, I was befriended by a woman named Doris who was thirty years older than I was. Although Doris was then a fifty-two year old woman, she did not feel it was inappropriate to befriend me. She did not operate with the social belief that she should choose her friends only from people her own age. We became very close friends and remained so until her death at the age of eight-. . .
3 Great Ways to Beat Procrastination at Work
The issue of overcoming procrastination at work could be more important today than ever before.As more tasks become automated due to advances in technology there is a general expectation, whether it is realistic or not, that productivity should increase as well.Everyone seems to have more work than can possibly be done in a day and this pressure can result in feelings of being overwhelmed which. . .
Why Now Is The Perfect Moment For You To Succeed
Want to learn an important success skill and how to become a procrastination beater?Let´s discover the importance of balancing preparation, timing and momentum. It´s critical if you want to finally beat procrastination.While timing is important very often we need to make the best of the situation we find ourselves in. The perfect opportunity, the perfect conditions and the perfect moment may ne. . .
Three Tips to Forgiveness: A Key Factor in Anger Management
Three Tips to Forgiveness: A Key Factor in Anger ManagermentElizabeth, 32, cried during anger management class as she told how one year ago - her 19-month-old girl was permanently brain-damaged as the result of a medical error at the hospital in which she was delivered.Elizabeth had a legitimate grievance toward the hospital and medical staff, and felt that she could never forgive them for what. . .
The Art of Concentration.
Art of ConcentrationAt times we say to ourselves ‘I must concentrate to finish this job’, we know there are many times and situations within our daily life where it is necessary to concentrate to complete the job in hand. But how many of us really know how to concentrate, how to shutout all the distractions around us, how to be consciously aware of the task in front of us. The psychologists su. . .
Achieving Your Vision of Abundance
By Steve Brunkhorsthttp://www.AchieveEzine.comHow can we have more abundance in our lives? It begins by noticing the abundance that we already have.We cannot experience abundance yesterday or tomorrow. Only in this moment can we be aware of our richest blessings. Only now can we visualize those things that will represent abundance for each of us. The key is to realize that we will get no more a. . .
4 Secret Ways to Stop Procrastinating
Ever wonder how to stop procrastinating?Here is a good example...I was recently talking with a friend who said, "You know, Ineed to have guests over to my house more often." "Why isthat?" I asked. "Because that seems to be the only time Ireally clean my house," she responded.Isn't that the truth! Deadlines and commitments have awonderful way of forcing us to get things done which haveto be done. . .
Accept Life On It's Own Terms
Those living on the highest levels of life have learned to accept life on its own terms. There are some realities about life that we must accept. This is the key to living joyfully in communion with the heavenly while abiding here on earth.Life, no matter how we choose to look at it, is a challenge. It is the beginning of a struggle that continues until we breathe our last breath. Life is some. . .
Mindfulness and Panic: Ask Your Anxiety
Panic. Heart racing. Palms sweating. Breathing rapid and shallow. Mouth dry. Knees knocking. Whether it's a pop quiz, a job interview, a spider, an impromptu speech, a crowded elevator, a dirty restroom, the view from a cliff, a shot at the clinic, a flight across the ocean, a first kiss, or a trip to a crowded shopping center, we all have something that fills us with panic. In severe cases, we. . .
How To Improve Communications With Those Who Were Difficult To Communicate With In the Past And H...
You talked but didn't get a response. You talked but you got a negative response. Has this happened to you often? All the time? Occasionally? Never? Well if you have experienced it more often then you care to admit then maybe it's time to find out why.Good communications can be a pleasant experience. Bad communications can be a very unpleasant experience. When you are in conversation with someo. . .
4 Helpful Ways To Beat Shyness
Over half of all adults identify themselves as shy. Shyness can get in the way of developing personal relationships and professional aspirations.Some people are afraid to simply walk into a room and surround themselves with strangers. Some shy people hate eating in front of others and some hate parties or other types of social occasions.The fact is that there are many ways to beat shyness if yo. . .
5 Simple Ways To Overcome Shyness
Even the most confident people have situations that cause them to be shy. Even famous personalities and very successful business people experience shyness at times. (if only they knew the best ways to overcome shyness)Shyness is nothing to be ashamed of and you can overcome it when you learn the right way to go about it. The problem is that you have not been exposed to accurate, proven ways to . . .
Social Skills Training Can Positively Impact Your Life
In spite of many academic and professional accomplishments, many people still feel uncomfortable in social situations.Millions of people become anxious and insecure when speaking in public, starting a conversation, or mingling with others in a social setting.There are a large number of individuals who are extremely successful in their professional lives, but tend to shy away from meeting new pe. . .
How To Control Your Inner Thoughts So You Discover Clues To Propel You to Find Exciting Events In...
What kind of conversations are you having with others? What kind of conversations are you having with yourself? Is it laced with positive words or negative words? Is your glass always half empty or half full? It's very important that you become conscious of this matter real soon.Why is it so important? Because whatever kind of words you are mouthing in conversation with others or you are using . . .
"Step-By-Step Guide to Manifest Your Desires"
"Step-By-Step Guide to Manifest Your Desires" Copyright 2005 Song ChengxiangI have been talking about manifestation for a long time. My intention is to make people be aware of the unlimited power they have been given since the moment they were born and hopefully I can help to awaken their inner potential to get them connected back to the source of creation. What I believe is that how much succe. . .
Food, 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: Food, Anxiety and DepressionAuthor: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbo. . .
"The Fastest Way to Achieve Impossible Dreams"
"The Fastest Way to Achieve Impossible Dreams"Copyright 2005 Song ChengxiangWhen we were young, we had many dreams, we never thought anything was impossible, we were not afraid to dream anything. However, when we grew up, we slowly began to lose our dreams,we started to accept the "REALITY". We began to accept the constraints and the limitations of this world. We know that there are certain thi. . .
Identify Those Things That Have Prevented You From Being Successful And How To Avoid Them Now
Have you been struggling for years to accomplish some goals without success? Are you wondering why you haven't been able to lose the weight you want, be more energetic, earn more money, learn new skills, be a better communicator, or accomplish whatever desires and dreams you have?Has it finally dawned on you in all these years that your lifestyle is not one you are totally satisfied with? Do yo. . .
Increase Your IQ Right Now
You can increase your IQ (intelligence quotient) in the next ten minutes. There are many brain power exercises and techniques designed to help you long-term, but what if you need a quick brain fix right now? What if there is an important meeting coming up, or a crucial test, or just a chess game you don't want to lose? Can you really boost your IQ quickly? If what you want is results, and not a. . .
Have You Thrummed Your Life?
What on earth is “thrumming”? Well, it’s a term from knitting. It’s when you knit little pieces of unspun fleece or “roving” into your project, let’s say, for instance, the mittens you’re knitting. Unspun fleece is a lovely and fundamental thing, unprocessed and in its natural state. The sort of thing that, like character, adds body to something else. Unspun fleece joined to your thread of acry. . .
The Simple Secret To Lasting Motivation
We all want lasting motivation and it is easy to have it. It is easy for psychologists to predict how successful you will be by observing who you spend your time with. Why is this true? Because your peer group exerts a massive influence over your behavior and your aspirations.This is a key to lasting motivation and beating procrastination.If you have friends who are highly driven business peopl. . .
ABOUT HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT
During a FULFILLMENT seminar, at the University of Arizona for the Affiliated Women’s Clubs, a charming and successful woman unintentionally made our point about success, satisfaction and happiness. Catherine Hendricks spoke about several major problems that are caused by living too secular a life-style in this period of swift, destabilizing and often disconcerting change. Catherine lamented;I. . .
Life lessons - An Inpirational Story
Ju was physically abused as a child. She lived with a mother who was diagnosed with post depression and a father who was a wife abuser. Her parent divorced and left six of them with her mother. She left school at 15 and went to work waiting tables to help her mother feed them all. At 18 she met and fell in love and was married soon after. Then she found out that her husband drank too much, slep. . .
What Is The Value In Wanting To Accomplish Something?
What Is The Value In Wanting To Accomplish Something? By Darryl R. RobinsonWhen I listen to people tell me about some of the things they want to do, I pause for two reasons. One is the fact that I’m listening and watching them to see if they are serious within themselves. Secondly, if it’s something they really believe that they can accomplish.Can dreams come true? You better believe they can. . . .
Great Tips For A Safe Online Dating Experience
Dating can be scary no matter how or where you meet. Maybe he hasn't shaved in five years. Perhaps, she has a reputation as the Black Widow after never being called back for a second date. Any date is a toss up. Dating is sort of how Forrest Gump described life; it's like a box of chocolates because you never know what you're going to get.Because of the anonymity of online dating, it can be tri. . .
NICE GUYS FINISH FIRST - REALLY
How can anyone with the brain of a cockroach make such a stupid statement?So rang out the scorn of a killer talk show host on a television station in Cleveland. When I was on tour in his city, John Kelly quoted Leo Derocher who said just the opposite -- “Nice guys finish last.” Kelly also quoted from books like Winning Through Intimidation, Looking Out For Number ONE and possibly, Succeeding W. . .
How's Work Going?
© 2005 Joel S. NelsonThink how often you see a friend or an acquaintance that you may not have seen for a few weeks or months and the question comes up: "How's work going?"What's a typical response for you? "Fine." "O.k." "Oh, I'm hanging in there" "It's all right." Or maybe even: "Horrible" "I'm going absolutely nutty!" or "Why'd you have to bring it up!"When you ask the question, or when the . . .
Look Where You Want to Go
When I first started in the sport of cycling about 9 years ago, I was very nervous about hitting things I didn’t want to – trees, holes, rocks, drainage grates, or pillars depending on whether I was riding on the road or on a trail. The thing I noticed was that if I focused on the obstacle by looking down at it, more often than not I hit it. Of course, this convinced me even more that I needed . . .
Mindfulness and Sex: Right There, Right Now
Mindfulness is downright sexy. After all, what's hotter than a partner who is paying attention? Being Right There, fully in the moment, is about as perfect as it gets. So, it comes as a bit of a surprise to me that we don't really use the term "mindfulness" in relation to loving relationships--let alone love in the afternoon. This should be common, mainstream, slap-your-forehead-and-say-"Duh!" . . .
How to Respond After Identity Theft Occurs
How to Respond After Identity Theft OccursBy Gary E. CainAuthor www.dollarsforever.comIdentity theft has become one of the most frequently reported crimes. But, maybe you are asking yourself: What is identity theft? I am glad you asked.Identity theft is the wrongful use of your name, birth date, social security number as well as financial records and banking information.An identity thief obtain. . .
God Doesn't Say "No"...YOU Do!
God Doesn't Say "No"...YOU Do!There are a couple of things you've probably heard said overand over. The first is, "Why doesn't God answer myprayers?". What you'll generally hear next is the responsewhich goes something like, "God DOES answer your prayers.Sometimes he just says 'No'".The fact is, it's not God who says "No". In fact, God - theinfinite source of "All that Is", ONLY says "Yes"! God. . .
The Key To Overcoming Shyness
For some people, overcoming shyness is a difficult and often unimaginable task. Everyone has felt various degrees of shyness and insecurity but there are few who experience the real horror of it. I won’t go into detail because I’m not here to discourage you. I’m here to offer you a new approach. The key to overcoming shyness can be long, discouraging and difficult yet at the same time it can be. . .
Conquering Goals: The Battle Plan
“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”(Anatole France) While these three items define success, without all of them success would be unattainable. Without a dream, you will be without desire and without desire, you will be without action. If you can unlock the dream, then you can unlock success and make your dream reality.Take a look b. . .
Take a Chance, Win a Prize
I think that we're all probably familiar with the fairground rant 'take a chance, win a prize'. Whenever I hear this call to action, I immediately break out into a cold sweat. Whether the test is to knock down 6 cans in pyramid formation or to throw a dart at a balloon, I'm there, almost hypnotically, pulling coins out of my pocket. And it doesn't really matter what prizes are on offer either. . . .
How to Stay Motivated Until You Get What You Want
Was there a time when you were completely motivated tosucceed? And somehow you knew how to stay motivated...Goals are mysterious things - they spring into our mindsmotivating us to succeed, fuel fires of fantasy aboutsuccess and new found happiness, initiate an almost maniceffort to move our lives forward, and then - suddenly thefire goes out.What once motivated you to succeed, drove you to get. . .
3 Clever Ways To Stop Procrastinating
Stopping procrastination can be challenging, especially since you can't put it off until tomorrow! Most people who procrastinate did not do so overnight. Like any other bad habit, procrastination starts small and builds itself up.Returning to a more dependable lifestyle however is possible. Follow these simple steps below and eventually, with dedication and self discipline your procrastination . . .
7 Magical Ways To Stop Procrastination
What can you do to stop procrastination when it won't let you finish a job?There are a number of techniques to help you stop procrastination once and for all. If you can stop procrastination in your life just think about what you could accomplish and how much better you would feel.People who procrastinate in excess are prone to feelings of guilt, anxiety and powerlessness. Why does procrastinat. . .
2 Simple Ways To Cure Procrastination
Curing procrastination is about overcoming fear. If you can conquer the fears which are causing you to put off important projects you will be well on your way to curing procrastination.Curing procrastination is not necessarily about will power or forcefully advancing in your goals but rather it is about learning why we procrastinate, what we are afraid of and finding ways to face those fears in. . .
8 Super Ways To Avoid Procrastination
How to avoid procrastination is a subject that everyone thinks about at sometime or another.We are all guilty of delaying what needs to be done at sometime or another; so learning ways of how to avoid procrastination is beneficial to everyone.Although learning how to avoid procrastination is simple, applying the principles is harder as those who do procrastinate, will put off even attempting to. . .
5 Forgotten Secrets to Beating Procrastination at Home
It's not easy to stay motivated and beat procrastination while being at home. Too many distractions and feeling that tasks can always be delayed until tomorrow or the next day can cause procrastination at home to set in.The phone rings, you check your e-mail, watch a little TV and before you know it procrastination at home has stolen your day and what have you accomplished?Then the guilt sets i. . .
And Now for Something Completely Different
Summary: Force yourself to laugh and you will soon be laughing.Have you ever seen Monty Python’s “And Now for SomethingCompletely Different?”This collection of their most memorable skits includes one aboutthe world’s funniest joke.We are looking over a disheveled man’s shoulder. He is hunchedover a desk scribbling on a piece of paper. On the floor of hisill-kept bedroom are piles of crumpled pa. . .
A Lot of Excellence for a Little Price
Summary: We achieve excellence when we habitually do a littlemore than required.Do you want to be excellent?This seems like a daunting task, but it really isn’t.We admire one who is excellent.We imagine that he or she must be gifted with an “excellencegene” that somehow places this individual in a more rarifiedatmosphere than mere mortals.With the possible exception of history’s great geniuses,. . .
Addiction to Spirituality
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 SpiritualityAuthor: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbondi. . .
Alexander the Human
Here’s a lesson from Alexander the Great:Balance strengths or they will be your downfall.I realized this from a History Channel documentary aboutAlexander the Great. Many scholars rate him as history’sgreatest military commander.He was a brilliant strategist. Military historians still studyhis tactics more than 2,300 years after he executed them.A charismatic leader, Alexander commanded from t. . .
Adjust Your Internal Thermostat
First impressions really do make an impression.They impress the mind with thoughts and feelings that last evenif they were formed in error.Fortunately, if first impressions weren’t good ones, we canmodify them with new information.For good or ill, our first impression of anything looms large.This will resonate indefinitely unless we do something to changeit.Consider our first impression of a pe. . .
5 keys to stopping you procrastinating...or not
I was going to write this article last week but then I put it off . One issue that comes up regularly with my clients is the issue of procrastination but quite often they put off thinking about it! I see this as being the side-effect of a number of issues including the amount of choices we have nowadays, fear of making the wrong decision, fear that choosing one thing automatically excludes some. . .
Adjust the Thermostat of the Mind
Summary: Our first impressions about money, work, andrelationships are lasting unless we choose to change them withnew information.First impressions are lasting ones.If those first impressions aren’t good ones, modify them withnew information or live with the consequences.The first impression we get of just about anything looms largein our psyches. This first impression, for good or ill, willre. . .
What you give is what you get!
Are you having a hard time relating to others? Are people offending or avoiding you? Are you unable to maintain friends? Well, chances are that you are holding the key to the door called solution. I know you might be thinking, me? What control do I have over other people? And you are probably right; you do not or, can not control other people’s actions. But, there is one thing you can do: Take . . .
Addiction to Self-Judgment
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 Self-Judgment Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbond. . .
Does Introspection Assist in Self Progression?
Why would we need to examine our lives? What benefit does ityield? Isn’t it just rehashing the past?All of these questions have merit and I will examine each in thisarticle. Self progression has a strong tie to one’s willingness to be able toreflect on pertinent decisions. Moreover, this task, if done dailyand immediately after an action or decision, can bear much fruit. Have you ever sat and s. . .
Filtering Values in the Dating Game
Ever noticed that when dating, no one really wants to takethe first step and open up a dialogue on a subject with depthand substance? It would seem only natural to try to obtain such vitalinformation in order to make a reasonable assessment as towhether your date could have potential.However, most people, due to either being too uptight, ormerely too busy playing the “let me put on my best face. . .
How Not Letting Go of Your Past can Hurt Your Future
Experiences, whether good or bad, are sometimes all wehave, and most of them reside in the past. So you may ask,why should I let go of my past when much of it is filledwith beautiful memories and serenity? Well, that is certainly not what I mean. What I do mean iswhen a past is littered with seemingly overwhelming pain, itimpedes one’s ability to move forward and adjust to thisever-changing wor. . .
Ridding Yourself of Being A Manipulator to Better Your Relationships
One of the oldest character flaws in humans is their abilityto manipulate each other. Its insidious nature tilts oureveryday playing field toward the manipulator. Themanipulating person has a basic personality flaw that has adirect link to control, but primarily the ever-abundantinsecurity issue. So, how is it that we deal with these types of people tolevel the perverbial playing field? Well, . . .
Creation
In the beginning; in the beginning – God; in the beginning God created. In the beginning of what? In the beginning of all creation or in the beginning of a particular creation? Since the Bible story appears to be about a particular people and their relationship to their Creator, it is reasonable to believe we are talking about a particular creation. Yet, we can just as easily see two creations . . .
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