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Creating Successful Habits
Everything we do, have, or achieve is a result of our habits. Habits can be constructive or destructive based upon where they lead a person.
If you want to create a better version of yourself; increase your success in any area of life; and increase your ... Views:1529
Are you done?
I love underdogs. This love for the less likely winner may be the result of that that I was an underdog many times throughout my life.
I was born a sickly child, lost my parents at a young age, experienced extreme poverty, had little or no education (dropped out of school ... Views:1100
How the Economy Affects Your Brain
It’s a well known fact among the Mental Science community that chronic stress can actually alter brain anatomy. Stress (depression, fear, etc.) may cause specific areas of the brain to shrink in size. As the brain areas shrink, their functions (brain ... Views:1087
Never voice an opinion of yourself that is less than spectacular. Any sentiment less than extraordinary or amazing about yourself, you must refrain from verbalize.
Expressions become impressions. Every time you express views about yourself, those views become impressed, imprinted, ... Views:758
Think about any parent that you know, including yourself, if it applies... You will most likely agry that when Jane and Mark brought home their precious newborn daughter from the hospital, they couldn’t have been happier.
However, as the days wore on, they found themselves feeling isolated ... Views:1848
Procrastination is hiding in the shadow of the future when you should deal with “now”. It is all about delay tactics, which turn seven days journey into seven years. Procrastination thwarts growth and hinders progress. It is a canker worm that thrives on excuses at all times and in every ... Views:1481
Hello readers, Thank you for this opportunity to share some of the valuable wisdom and education I've learned and now wish to teach, or share, as this is the way of complete learning.
Several months ago I created my own Free website on Weebly.com where I was inspired to see and apply the domain ... Views:910
The lack of follow-through on commitments is a sure way to lose respect, damage your reputation, and disappoint yourself and others. Sometimes it can seem impossible to follow through, but if you don't your integrity will be questioned, and you will feel disappointed in yourself for not sticking ... Views:649
Many people have heard of vision boards or other visualization techniques to assist with realizing a goal. Today we have wonderful technology at our fingertips to add to the mix. The old ways have merit too, so read on and see five expanded ways to visualize successful completion of any ... Views:1149
In communication, the sender of the message is responsible for making sure that the audience receives the intended message. It's easy to forget to consider this when one has crafted a speech, or presentation that they feel is creative and communicates the message they desire. They've used words ... Views:644
Finding your purpose in life can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are currently not satisfied with what is happening in your life today. Consider these five steps that help move you toward discovering your purpose in life:
1. Do it for free -- If money were not a necessity, what ... Views:726
What is servant leadership? How can you benefit from it? Serving at its core meaning, is setting aside your own needs and desires, in order to aid or assist others with their needs. Notice I did not mention “wants”, it is all about helping others achieve their legitimate needs. The benefits ... Views:2850
Cooperation is a critical skill for life success that requires communication, compassion, and respect. Even a young child three-and–a-half to four years old begins to cooperate. By the age of five or six, they start to understand the true value of cooperation in accomplishing tasks, and it ... Views:8782
Have you ever seen The Blind Side? It's an acclaimed movie based on a true story first described in a best-selling book by Michael Lewis. It's quite inspiring.
The Blind Side introduces us to Michael Oher, one of 13 children born to a mother addicted to crack cocaine living in a Memphis ... Views:800
Consider the passage in the Bible depicting the liberation of the Jewish slaves from captivity in ancient Egypt in Exodus 12: 35-36. The Israelites wandered for forty years in the desert. Forty years represented a lifetime in the scriptures. After they had left Egypt and found themselves in the ... Views:1097
Everyone has a personal brand these days. But if you want to move ahead you need to be more than the "finance guy who understands the business." Distinguish yourself as someone with a truly unique perspective respected inside and outside the organization. Here are three ways to do that: ... Views:796
Article Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's book 'Conversations with God' (Part Three)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Category: Spirituality, spiritual growth, spiritual books, ND Walsch, spiritual thoughts, God
Web sites: ... Views:742
Today, 6.3 million American adults aged 18-54 have some type of specific fear. Although the most common fears tend to be public speaking, death, spiders, darkness, heights, social situations, flying, open spaces, thunder and lightening, and confined spaces—in that order, the current economy has ... Views:1867
Quotes are a wonderful way of succinctly making a point. Are you familiar with the following quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes who was one of our eminent Supreme Court Justices?
“Most people go to their grave with their music still inside them”.
I would like to see every woman and man refute ... Views:1122
At one time I lived in what could be described kindly as, “Not a very nice place to live.” Let me give you a better visual. It was a $400 a month, one bedroom apartment. The location according to most was described as “a bad area”.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but living there was a huge ... Views:1049
At first I just thought they were yelling at each other like they do so often. Then they got louder and then it started to sound like something was about to get dangerous. Growing increasingly annoyed and then concerned I finally looked out the window to see what my next-door neighbors were ... Views:873
In our society the default answer to nearly every question is "Yes." Advertising is all geared towards getting us to say "Yes - I need that." We phrase our inquiries looking for yes: "Would you like more coffee?" "Would you be interested in joining me for dinner?" "Would you help me move next ... Views:1091
I recently made a commitment to a 21-day community phone-based meditation. I was a little concerned about making this commitment as the call was at 7am - a bit early for me. But I was excited about the meditation I'd experienced and was looking forward to joining the meditation community that ... Views:922
Over the last month I've been doing a lot of work to clarify my business ideas and practices. In the process I stumbled across (or rather was led by my own coach to) this idea of the "inner wizard". For me the inner wizard is the idea that we all have a little magical ability inside us that we ... Views:1514
Actualizing your positive thoughts and actions of influence can be things of awesome beauty and wonder beyond description. The opposite can also be a reality. Negative thinking and repugnant actions are brutally ugly and always counter-productive. Let’s review some of the ramifications and ... Views:994
Talita’s Beginning at IICD Michigan, on Her Way to Africa.
My life in IICD started in March 14, 2010. It doesn’t seem like a very long period of time that I have been here but a lot has changed in that time. I can remember, like it was yesterday, when I arrived at the South Bend, Indiana ... Views:546
Talita’s Beginning at IICD Michigan, on Her Way to Africa.
My life in IICD started in March 14, 2010. It doesn’t seem like a very long period of time that I have been here but a lot has changed in that time. I can remember, like it was yesterday, when I arrived at the South Bend, Indiana ... Views:906
In order to keep my inbox at a level of activity that fuels and not drains
me, I limit the newsletters I receive to half a dozen. These include two
newsletters that hit on Sunday from colleagues I greatly respect – a
psychologist and a psychotherapist. Both experienced, knowledgeable and ... Views:1250
Are you living the life you want and deserve? Are you happy with where you are in your life emotionally, physically, financially, spiritually, etc.? Are you happy with your lifestyle, your career? If you answered 'No' to any of these, you need to consider life coaching. Once you realize what ... Views:996
Congratulations! You've just landed an interview for your dream job. Now all you need to do is ace the interview and show your potential new employer that you're the perfect person for the position. Preparing for an important interview takes time and practice. The following are tips and tricks ... Views:1406
“The most pathetic person in the world is a person who has their sight but no vision.” Helen Keller.
The first step toward success is always simple. It may not be easy – there is a difference, of course; but it is simple. You have to know where you want to go.
Success requires a map, a ... Views:1642
Dowsing, also known as “water witching”, “divining”, “questing”, or “doodle-bugging” is an ancient intuitive method of finding water, minerals, objects, and other information on just about anything you can imagine. In fact when it comes to accessing information, dowsing greatly outpaces the ... Views:6586
The newest professional development trend is focused on cultivating women leaders to not only ascend into higher-level positions but also become game changers for their teams, organizations, and industries. I find that many large corporations have established new women’s affinity leadership ... Views:1484
If you accidentally touched a hot stove, the nerves in your skin would shoot a message of pain to your brain. The brain then sends a message back telling the muscles in your hand to pull away. Is that a bad thing?
No, you would answer. What a ridiculous question, you might retort. Hear me ... Views:1051
Article Title: A “Book Review”: ‘THE THIRD JESUS’ (by Dr Deepak Chopra) – Part One
Submitted by Craig Lock
Key words (Tags): Deepak Chopra, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration
Web sites: www.deepakchopra.com and ... Views:1041
Why do so many businesses or individuals fail? Why is it that people do not all get what they want in life? Failing to plan can often mean planning to fail. Creating a plan means setting goals in your life. If you do not set goals you will not be very likely to succeed. Sure, there are some ... Views:1052
Are you a champion procrastinator? Some of us are such talented and accomplished procrastinators that we really should get an award. Honestly, we can be so creative! Where others see a pile of paperwork, we see another game of Solitaire. Dirty dishes in the sink? That’s just a sign it’s time to ... Views:1268
Habits – the things we do and say automatically, without thinking – are a very big part of our lives.
They show up in our everyday activities (showering, driving, eating) … the way we talk (gestures, phrases, style) … even the way we think (self-talk, fears, judgments).
We develop habits ... Views:795
Why is it that most of us are our own worst critic? It seems we each have an automated self-nagging habit. “You should work harder, earn more, lose weight… you’re not good enough, you’ll never get there….” No wonder we doubt ourselves!
Negative mind chatter can really compromise one’s ... Views:3084
Emotions are one way the body tells us “all is well” or “pay attention, there’s a problem here.” So all feelings serve a function – they keep us on track.
However, people tend to desire the “good” feelings and avoid the “bad” feelings. We all want more love, joy, enthusiasm, happiness and ... Views:1145
The music and dance of Latin America absolutely captivate me. I love the rhythm, the voices, the passion, the warmth and the joyful feelings they exude.
As I learn Spanish, I am starting to understand the lyrics of these upbeat songs. To my surprise, they often speak of heartbreak, loved ones ... Views:1136
I recently completed a 30km cross-country skiing marathon – a real stretch for a girl who lacked confidence and skill in high school athletics. But this journey wasn’t about competing; it was about
completing… and contributing. My efforts were inspired by a desire to raise funds for my ... Views:718
Have you ever watched a child who is just learning to walk? Their sheer joy is contagious! The sense of amazement and accomplishment in their eyes reflects a special state of mind. In martial arts and many Eastern traditions, this is known as “beginner’s mind” – being fully engaged in the ... Views:885
Do you ever accomplish something and just move on to the next project, not even taking a moment to catch your breath? After all, there’s so much to be done, right?
You are not alone! Most people plug away at those eternal to-do lists and don’t allow time to celebrate
hard work and success. ... Views:1490
Who likes conflict and dealing with difficult situations? I don’t know anybody who does! That’s why it’s called difficult and why most people spend a lot of time and energy avoiding them, often without realizing it.
What would be possible if you could reclaim all of that time and energy, and ... Views:900
Most people who read inspirational books and articles and come to coaching do so because they want to make a change in their career, performance, relationships and/or personal life. Getting clear on what you truly want and striving for it is empowering, energizing and truly life changing.
... Views:823
Article Title: Summary of the classic book 'As a Man Thinketh' (Part One by James Allen)
From Inspirational Books
Submitted by Craig Lock
Category (Key words): Success, James Allen, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Motivation, Inspiration, Inspirational Books (enough ... Views:1254
You all know that saying: “If At First You Don’t Succeed…Try, Try Again. Are you incorporating that into you life? Do you stretch beyond the limits of your comfort zone by doing something new or different? Is the outcome always what you thought it should be?
Honestly, probably not…but ... Views:853
Your positive thoughts and actions of influence do not have any limits, and you should always be striving to take them to a higher level. The process of continually striving for the next level will exponentially add tremendous purpose and noble meaning to your existence. Your positive thoughts ... Views:879