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Deep within each of us lie two things that control our lives and the way we live them. Our behavior and attitudes and lifestyle are governed by them. If we want to change our life then we need to look at these foundational things that have governed us all our lives.
These foundations are our ... Views:648
Get Inspired! 5 Steps for Building Up Your Motivation
by Anna White (Chief Editor of http://www.SelfHelpCorner.com)
Ambition. Drive. Determination. Hunger. These are all words that describe why we do the things we do. There are always reasons or factors that cause us to behave in particular ... Views:787
A few years ago, the well known American news anchor Peter Jennings died of lung cancer.. Just a few months before his death, he publicly announced that he had the disease and that he was going to fight it with everything he had.
After his death, I read some of the tributes that poured in ... Views:1125
Sometimes we can run across a piece of knowledge that proves to be extremely valuable in our lives. In all of my 37 years of study and involvement in psychology, there is one principle that keeps coming up over and over again because of how valuable it has been in my understanding and having ... Views:755
Getting it all done - is it really possible? We’ve all had the experience of getting back to the office (or home) after a productive errand-run only to realize that you forgot to pick up brown sugar for the special dessert tonight, and you didn’t stop by Office Max which was right next door to ... Views:858
You will be amazed at how easily you can use the universal Law of Attraction to get whatever you want in your life!
Actually, this Law has been at work all along, but probably you never heard about it or learned that not having it under conscious control results in being bounced ... Views:1279
If you had the choice between joy and suffering in your life, which would you choose? You would probably say joy. But think about it. Would you really be willing to give up your drama for the sake of joy? Or do you think that joy and suffering can exist side by side?
They cannot. Suffering and ... Views:1604
Guiding Principle
Erik Erikson (1902 – 1994) is written into virtually every introductory psychology textbook. His claim to fame rests on the fact that as a developmental psychologist, he was one of the first to discuss human development across the human lifespan, from birth to death. Other ... Views:807
No news here just a statement.
WE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME.
Can you believe that our thoughts never leave us. Wow!
Silly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; that’s a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, ... Views:1119
Webster's Dictionary defines empathy as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an ... Views:1023
Quick Steps To Get Motivated When You Don't Feel Like It.
The secret to getting started on something when you don't feel like it, is surprising, but easy.
Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, ... Views:769
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 ... Views:2273
Having a job since I was 13 years old has entitled me to make a few specific observations about women in the workforce. The first is we’ve denied the feminine side of ourselves for too long, in that we do not realize the qualities we inherit as women are equally as sacred and important as the ... Views:843
When was the last time you told someone new the story of your life? We don’t come upon these opportunities often, but when we do, it’s extremely telling not only about our perspective on life, but about how the rest of our lives will unfold! Who said crystal balls don’t exist? Just listen to ... Views:946
Do you feel that your negative thoughts are holding you back from being happy in life? You’re about to discover HOW you can still live HAPPILY when things don’t go your way….even if your lifeis filled with conflict and turmoil right now…and you can’t see a way out.
Are you a SLAVE to your ... Views:1592
At times when life seems to be getting us down or we’re going through a period of stress and uncertainty, it’s important to take special care of ourselves!
- Take time out. If you can get away from your usual environment then do so. Go away for the weekend or even a day – do something ... Views:1902
In his classic book, "Think And Grow Rich", best-selling author Napoleon Hill tells the story of a man who put everything he had into the search for oil, but every shaft he sank stayed dry. Eventually, after many unsuccessful tries, and with his funding and his patience both exhausted, he gave ... Views:714
Make no mistake about it, change is challenging whether it is conscious or unexpected. Viewing adversity as change, not loss or failure, is part of empowered and positive thinking. Humans develop resiliency through change, both physiologically, and emotionally. It’s necessary for all life ... Views:766
Shit happens. I know this to be a fact, because I read it on a t-shirt. ;-)
It's one of those simple truths that most people agree with, even though they may not like the crude language. Life is full of unwelcome surprises. It does not progress in a flawless path, no matter how hard you ... Views:1080
You find the key to success in what you think all day. Watch your thoughts and use positive affirmations to resonate with success scripts
It is not by accident who resides on the sunny side and who on the shadow side of the street. You find the key to success in what you think all day. If your ... Views:868
Allow yourself sacred space, sacred time . Believe in your personal power, retrieve if lost. Explore, enhance creativity to allow the flow of positive energy. Don't get stuck in a rut, seek out a form of support system. Assess, evaluate your attitude. Believe in the power of positive ... Views:845
When you use what you go through to grow through, you take the coach approach. I am suggesting that you hire your own counsel. After all, who else knows your dreams, goals, and intentions better than you do? Who else has access to your inner compass?
Yes, you have an inner compass. And it ... Views:1079
The time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the universe. Often, we don’t see the big picture and get lost in the details. What is our purpose in the few years we have? It is to become a living embodiment of spirit while we are here. We must learn to express spirit ... Views:874
In our modern world we are taught at a very early age that knowing is much more attractive than not-knowing.
When we know we often get respect and praise and feel very good about ourselves. Not knowing is often viewed as a sign of stupidity or some inner personal flaw.
Knowledge flows from ... Views:908
You have the idea so therefore you have within you the ability to make it a reality. Such is one of life's great truths. This may not always appear to be the case, but rest assured deep down you've got all the ability it takes.
The problem is that far to often we don't lay a foundation so ... Views:1539
If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right. - Henry Ford
When it comes to your goals and ambitions what are your inner expectations? Do you think as if it is impossible to fail or deep down do you figure your just dreaming?
Whichever feeling you have will ... Views:1772
IMPROVING SELF ESTEEM WITH AFFIRMATIONS AND THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION MUSIC
Positive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. ... Views:949
THE TRUTH ABOUT USING AFFIRMATIONS
Does the practice of saying affirmations really work?
We've all been exposed to the philosophy of using affirmations as part of our personal growth. But have you ever tried them? Most people who have tried using affirmations have done so with mixed results. ... Views:8872
FEAR: It stops us dead in our tracks. It’s at the root of our conflicting intentions. We know it well. Or, do we?
Fear is not something we like. In fact, it is something that we do our best to avoid feeling, if at all possible. We don’t like feeling fear, so most of us play small enough ... Views:1088
Our ability to “Bounce Back” and move forward is an attribute which provides confidence and security to face life’s most challenging situations. The analogy of a bouncing ball rebounding in spite of adversity is a powerful metaphor as is the resiliency of a sponge. While the physical ... Views:1102
“Magic (ma-jic): an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source”. The attempt to define magic is difficult at best. It is used more as a word to define, than one that can be defined. The same can be said for who you are. We attempt to define ourselves, yet no ... Views:829
That is the question I have been asking myself since the
first day of this year dawned. Prosperity and adversity is
experienced each day by everyone but how can we keep the
former in our lives?
The successful among us know and use certain traits in order
for them to achieve their goals. Now ... Views:2547
The most important thing in life is not the daily ups and downs we experience, but rather our reaction to those events. Our capacity to Bounce back from challenging situations determines our direction and destiny.
To be “Bounced” can also have another meaning. The term is also used to ... Views:794
There comes a time when the meaning of life begins to make sense,
At first we may not understand why things happen the way they do,
The sky at first may look dark,
The path one needs to walk down may be hard to see,
Remember the stars are the brightest when the nights seem the darkest
Look up at ... Views:1434
Can you believe a New Year is here already? I believe wholeheartedly in setting goals, setting intentions, deciding what you will do over the next year. However, I also think it's equally important to know what not to do.
Try these Anti-Resolutions to add some Don'ts to your day, and see how ... Views:1009
My intention was to write this article with a fairly clear idea of what Iwanted to express. But you know what they say about intentions –at least good ones?:-)
I came out to my balcony with laptop in tow and I started typing.However, the impressive powerboats and mammoth lake and ... Views:1441
I'm often asked how it is that I stay so positive. Now allow me to clear up some misconceptions you might have based on that last statement. I am not one of those folks that walk around with what is commonly referred to as a career politician's smile painted across my face.
Although I do ... Views:1465
Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success?
Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by your ... Views:2364
How the Universe Works…..
Imagine that the Universe is like a Cosmic Kitchen, ready and willing to take your orders and fulfill them. The Cosmic Menu is Infinite, so you can order anything you want. The key is knowing what you want and how to place your order effectively using affirmations ... Views:1319
It hangs from the ceiling above your bed while you toss through the night hours. It waits inside the door of every employment office you enter. It dogs your footsteps as you pound the job search pavement. It lounges in an empty chair as you crawl through another desultory interview. It sits on ... Views:3359
Never used ‘em. Not likely to start now.
OK, so I just lied a little bit. (Is that anything like being a little bit pregnant?) I really didn’t mean to. (Hmmm, that comment could be applicable to the pregnant thing too but actually I was referring to my lying.)
I guess the one positive ... Views:1164
You must have faith in order to manifest any outcome. A clear understanding of faith will help insure your success in manifesting your goals, dreams and the life of your own design.
Although faith is defined as an unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence and something you ... Views:4938
You’re Right!: Thinking the Right Way to Your Greatness!
By: Myles W. Miller
“Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.”
- Henry Ford
One day, I was listening to an audio book by renowned success teacher, Brian Tracy. He made a profound assertion about the thoughts that we ... Views:2011
What are you going to do for someone else today?
Do you remember how it feels when a complete stranger does something nice FOR YOU? It might be something simple like holding a door open, or letting you out of a side road into the heavy traffic in front of them.
Have you ever been in a ... Views:959
Reviving, surviving and thriving in the wake of September 11th
We lose things quite frequently, be it a set of keys, a matching sock, or the electric bill. When we experience this type of loss, it’s easy to chalk it up as something that “just happens” and move on. But when our losses are ... Views:829
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 ... Views:1502
Is your attitude pulling you down? Are you an optimist, glass half full, or a pessimist, glass half empty?
We have all experienced ups and downs in life. How we deal with them is what is important. How do you handle them? Do you say this business is not going to work? If so, you’re letting ... Views:5315
Imagine being firmly committed to your deepest ambitions. Imagine feeling energetic and enthusiastic about your relationships, career, and all the things you want. Envision a future as bright and promising as any you have ever imagined.Is this your typical day-to-day outlook? Do you adjust ... Views:1879
Experience has shown that creative visualization works. It is quite possible to prove that circumstances and events follow thoughts. Take any situation or happening in your life, and go back to find what kind of thoughts preceded the event. You will find out that a particular event, followed ... Views:1590