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- The Act of Failing Doesn't Make You a Failure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Sona JepsenEveryone experiences self-doubt from time to time. When we challenge ourselves by taking on new jobs or responsibilities, it’s natural to wonder whether we’re up to the task. Self-doubt actually can be helpful, as it spotlights areas of weaknesses where we would benefit from more ...
Views: 66 - The Fear of Getting Old - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWe live in an ageist culture. It’s not only that we’re terrified of death and hurry to sequester the topic away under the nearest rock or stuff it into the closest corner; it’s that, in a culture that reveres youth, beauty, and physical perfection, we fear aging itself. We fear the lines that ...
Views: 37 - 3 Biggest Downsides of Bad Credit - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2018 from John McConnellIdeally, all of the decisions we make in life involve consideration of both the pros and the cons of the possible outcomes. For example, the decision to eat a piece of chicken past its expiration date should be based not just on the potential for a tasty dinner, but also the potential for a ...
Views: 56 - 15 Habits of the World’s Happiest People - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2018 from Alex Brian BrianWhat is happiness? It is a very relative term. For one person, happiness could mean the birth of their first child. For another, it could mean getting the best deal on Cox cable packages. For still others, it could mean the reward from internal or external success. At the end of the day, ...
Views: 80 - ***Staying Positive in a Negative World - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhen the nightly news is filled with the major tragedies of today, it is very hard to stay positive and upbeat. Even if these terrible things weren’t done to us or to someone we love, they still affect us. They are all around us. They are being done to people who are like us, who have ...
Views: 75 - Loneliness and Love - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Sheryl PaulThere’s a fundamental loneliness that is part of the fabric of being human. It arrives in the corners of night, when shadows form from curtain folds and the backs of chairs. It seeps in just before twilight, when afternoon exhales its last breath and evening hasn’t yet inhaled. It lives on the ...
Views: 108 - ***Seeds of Success: Lessons from a Daisy - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhenever I see a fresh picked vegetable, the earth freshly turned, or observe the many beautiful flowers in her garden, I remember those special days when she would punish me for something rotten I had done by making me work in the garden next to her. As we planted the seeds, she was planting ...
Views: 77 - ***How To Stay “Revved Up” By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Judi MoreoDo you find that there are certain hours of the day when you feel depleted of energy? Would you like to remain “revved up”, clear-headed, alert, and ready for anything all day long? Most of us experience our highest energy levels during the first four hours of the day when we are refreshed ...
Views: 106 - LET EVERY DAY BE YOUR DAY! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Sara Fabian“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul. “ – Mario Quintana Looking back on my life, I can recall there were two days I was looking for every year: my birthday and March 8th. In my home country, Romania, that’s not only a Mother’s day ...
Views: 123 - 3 Things needed to start making money online. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Karen ColeWith the advancement of technology and access to the internet around the globe, online platforms are one of the most reliable sources of income. Starting from part-time, you can make money on the internet on a full-time basis. Everyone is looking for financial freedom as well as the ability ...
Views: 96 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm lonely and hate it!! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Almost all of my friends have boyfriends, (we're 22, turning 23) and i don't. i never have. i feel really alone during the wk bc all my friends are with their boyfriends. i basically work, take class, and that's it. i either need a boyfriend, or more friends, bc i'm lonely and ...
Views: 147 - AM I MOTIVATED OR INSPIRED? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Kit GuptaAs a writer of two books in the self-improvement genre, I’ve heard numerous questions from my audiences about how one can improve themselves. But no one had ever asked something so peculiar. I’ll transcribe the submitted question verbatim. “There is so much talk about motivation everywhere. ...
Views: 137 - 6 Benefits of Living a Purposeful Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Estra Roell“The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.” ― Oprah Winfrey We all have a calling in life. We are here for a reason and the dreams we hold inside us give us direction. But so often we push ...
Views: 152 - Dr. Romance on: Kindness and Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Recently, I went through very unpleasant and difficult dental work, and the outpouring of kindness I received -- from my husband, who held onto my ankle all through the two and a half hours (and had nightmares that night about it) to my dear friends, who offered me support ...
Views: 133 - HOW TO BE AN ORCHESTRATOR OF YOUR REALITY - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from James Mapes“Future shock is the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time.” —ALVIN TOFFLER, Future Shock Since we will always move away from what creates the most pain to what creates the least, the question becomes ...
Views: 84 - Live the Questions - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulI recently came across the following in a book called “The Middle Passage” by James Hollis: “What the frightened individual wishes above all is the restoration of the sense of self which once worked. What the therapist knows is that the symptoms are helpful clues to the place of injury or ...
Views: 97 - Holy Fear - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWe hear and read a lot of fear these days in psychological and spiritual circles. Mostly, fear is painted in a negative way as the energy that we have to wrestle with and overcome in order to live a life of joy. Most of the statements and quotes we read about fear pin it in the position of the ...
Views: 80 - Summon Your Inner Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2018 from original valuesImagine someone asking you, "how many hours a week do you spend working," or "what do you do?" You are likely to answer something like, "I am a full-time student and I work part-time at a department store," or "I am a doctor," or I am a mechanic", or "I am an engineer", etc. Your answer ...
Views: 79 - 5 Core Components of a Happy and Successful Life - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2018 from original valuesAchieving happiness and success can seem overwhelming, especially if you find yourself comparing yourself to the people around you. It may seem like other people can achieve happiness and success without much trouble at all--but this could not be further from the truth. In order to be happy, you ...
Views: 155 - Shimla - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2018 from aarti sharmaMY FAVOURITE PLACE IS SHIMLA BECAUSE IT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL CITY , IT IS SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS AND HILLS. SHIMLA IS A CAPITAL OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AND SHIMLA IS ALSO THE SUMMER CAPITAL OF BRITISH INDIA. HIMACHAL IS ONE OF THE MOST SAFEST PLACE FOR TRAVELLERS IN INDIA WHICH HAS FAMOUS PLACES FOR ...
Views: 87 - The Two Main Goals of Personal Development - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from William CottringerThe Two Main Goals of Personal Development By Bill Cottringer “Small daily improvements are the key to staggering long-term results.” ~Anonymous. Our personal development efforts in learning, growing and improving are aimed at increasing two very important capacities: (a) our ...
Views: 145 - The Fall Sweep - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2018 from JAMES MAIOHOThe Fall Sweep September 3, 2018 James J. Maioho Currently Launching a New CASE Construction dealership in Michigan for McCann Industries of Addison, IL. Author, Certified Business and Tax Structure Consultant, Artist and Grand Rapids City Commissioner (VSOC). ...
Views: 187(1 vote) - Life Lessons from the Wild Boars - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Noelle NelsonNot long ago, the world waited with bated breath while watching the rescue of 12 boys, members of the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach, who were caught in a flooded subterranean cave deep under the mountains of Chang Rai, Thailand. We witnessed the extraordinary worldwide commitment to ...
Views: 109 - ***Criticism, Feedback, & Success By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Judi MoreoNowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase “constructive criticism” is something people made up so they could put a positive swing on bashing your ...
Views: 103 - What Role Does A Difficult Past Play In Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Christiana StarFor many individuals, the past is not past but remains an ever-present influence in their present life. Even though the physical effects of past events often demand more attention, the psychological legacy may be much more difficult to move on from. If past events are processed as experiences to ...
Views: 198 - An Ultimate Lifestyle Secret - The Power Of Self Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comSelf confidence is not something that holds me back, in fact I really appreciate the level of confidence I enjoy and feel that I can make the choices and decisions I want without a feeling of concern or over riding fear. That is not to say that I am always successful, but I realize that even by ...
Views: 357(1 vote) - ***Criticism as Appreciation By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Judi MoreoPeople hear the word “criticism” and they almost automatically flinch. Their hearts beat a little faster and they prepare themselves for the worst. It’s a safe bet that those same people never looked up synonyms for the word “criticism.” If they did, they’d see words like appreciation, ...
Views: 94 - How to accelerate your career growth? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2018 from Ganesh BabuGenerally, in our country, we are associating our identity based on our profession. You might have come across retired people also cherish and claim their status based on past professional accolades or achievements only. Even we introduce ourselves to others by quoting what we do. That is ...
Views: 130 - It's Hard Being Human - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAt least once a day the phrase “it’s hard being human” enters my brain. It usually arrives on the heels of my sons arguing with each other and me trying to teach them how to communicate more effectively. As a result of feeling hurt, one will lash out at the other, and before we know it the great ...
Views: 131 - ***Eye-Opening Criticism By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2018 from Judi MoreoThink about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed ...
Views: 101 - How to Adjust Your Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from James Mapes“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” -Patricia Neal, American actress How does your attitude meter read? Do you generally have a good attitude towards life, expecting the best and tossing aside the garbage that inevitably comes ...
Views: 186 - HOW TO ”LET GO” …OF THE ROPE (Part 2) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from James MapesSome of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go. -Hermann Hesse, Poet I strongly suggest you read Part 1 of this series:. http://www.jamesmapes.com/how-to-let-go-of-the-rope-part-1 FYI: (The Conscious Mind=The Rider; The Unconscious Mind=The ...
Views: 115 - Dr. Romance: Detox Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can ...
Views: 217(1 vote) - Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Donald PillaiNot so long ago, I was talking to a business man in Korea. There we were negotiating a multi-million dollar deal, and neither could understand the other's language. Thanks to God for a good interpreter. Still, it required a great deal of effort on both our parts. I learned as we spoke to each ...
Views: 165(1 vote) - ***HOW TO DEVELOP CHARISMA – Be Confident, Personable, Successful - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Judi MoreoHave you ever wondered why certain other people seem to you to be so confident, personable and successful! They seem to receive an inordinate share of attention, approval and love. Some of them are beautiful, some are not; some are easy going, some are not. You may even wonder what secret ...
Views: 115 - The Best Advice You'll Ever Receive - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Donald PillaiA friend once told me a word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. So I replied, "I might be stupid but I'm no fool". Then I realized the original version of that statement is "I might be a fool but I'm not stupid." Suddenly the answer came to me. Bill Cosby ...
Views: 222 - ***Criticism and Language By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2018 from Judi MoreoCriticism, for many people, carries the same meaning as judgment. In fact, one of the top synonyms of criticism is judgment. And, one of the top synonyms of critic is judge. No wonder people have such a hard time with this term! Who wants to be judged? Obviously, people get defensive when ...
Views: 96 - HERE’S HOW MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS IS A USEFUL LIFE LESSON! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2018 from Lydia DavidIt was said ever so wisely that” Work is not man’s punishment; it is his (or her) reward, his (or her) strength and his (or her) pleasure.” Every line rings true to anyone earning, not just for a living but for sustenance itself. For all of us who are blessed a billion times over just to have ...
Views: 90 - Be Your Own Authority and Practise Choice In Everyday Life. - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2018 from Christiana StarEvery day is full of decisions: what to wear, what to buy for dinner, which way to go, who to contact, when to take the dog for a walk … But while those ‘small’ choices might affect how your day goes, it is the big ones that have a significant effect on your life. To work out the choices you can ...
Views: 158 - Dr. Romance on: Getting To Yes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: The average person pays more attention to what he or she's saying or thinking about than what he or she is hearing, or how his or her words are "landing" on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective ...
Views: 248(1 vote) - A Disturbing Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from William CottringerA Disturbing Reality By Bill Cottringer “Logic will never change emotion or perception.” ~ Edward de Bono. After studying things like success, happiness, failure, frustration and anger for several decades now, I have come to the conclusion there may be a very disturbing reality too ...
Views: 265 - How Psychological Abuse Damages Your Self. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Christiana StarPsychological abuse leaves no visible marks and often remains hidden within families, romantic relationships, toxic individuals and groups, cults and organisations of various religious and non-religious orientations. However, it is at least as damaging as the more explicitly violent forms of ...
Views: 301 - In a Perfect World... - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Rossana SneeIn a perfect world, if one is born from a human mother, has a brain, a face, a beating heart, organs, legs, and arms, then one is considered a human being. No one with half a brain would say, “Oh, look at that cute puppy, or kitten, or cockroach. Most intelligent people can recognize another ...
Views: 279 - 5 things that every driver should know when hitting the road for the first time - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Caitlyn BellIn this fast running world it is necessary that we match the pace with everything going on in our lives. Transportation has also been through any modifications over the period of time and today our lives seem to be crippled without a fast mode of transport. The roads today are filled with cars ...
Views: 171 - ***6 Key Steps: Live Life To The Fullest by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Judi MoreoYou could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. You can’t live life to the fullest with fear. John Lennon ...
Views: 145 - Dr. Romance: "Don't Panic" - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: There is always something in the news or on TV to scare us. Hysterical articles in the media sell papers, and attract eyeballs to websites, but are usually exaggerating the facts. If you listen without evaluating what you’re being told, it’s easy to become ...
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