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ARTArticleExpanding Prosperity ConsciousnessThere is a lot of information available today about manifesting what you desire. Some authors with helpful books are Catherine Ponder and Joe Vitale. A few years ago the movie, The Secret, sparked great interest in the law of attraction and creating what you want. Many people are mystified that they are not getting the results desired after practicing the advise from teachers sharing how to create more in your life. Money is near the top of the list when people think about increasing their prosperity.ARTArticleFight The Fear of FitnessFight the Fear of Fitness: 5 tips to overcome your Fitness ObstaclesARTArticleFind More Free TimeA survey by Real Simple Magazine and the Families and Work Institute revealed that almost half of American women say they don't have enough free time. The survey defined "free time" as "time that you spend on yourself, where you can choose to do things that you enjoy." I was surprised that the percentage was only 49%, but I'm glad to know there are women out there who don't fit into the mold of an overworked, overstressed female.ARTArticleFinding Your Spiritual PurposeYour life has many purposes. Many are fulfilled in your day-to-day life and you do not think of them as purposes. Yet you could say meaning and purpose motivated each choice, each experience, and each role you have played that taught you lessons about yourself, your relationships, people, organizations, and how life works. The learning and growth that has or is taking place from each experience moves you forward to greater awareness and can be seen as a purpose in your life. Some of you may choose to look broader and see the major theme or spiritual reason for your life.ARTArticleFinish What You StartWhat do piles of opened mail, bags of stuff in the trunk of your car waiting to be returned to the store, and opened but unprocessed e-mails in your inbox all have in common? They are all things that have been started but not completed. Uncompleted tasks can weigh us down – rather than being able to cross something off our physical or mental to-do list, unfinished tasks nag at us and constantly reminds us there’s more work to do. They can also reduce our self-confidence by reminding us that once again we’ve failed to finish what we’ve started.rARTArticleFive Simple Steps for Getting OrganizedI don’t know how it always seems to happen so quickly, but here we are welcoming in yet another new year. I often ponder how life must really zip by quickly for people who are disorganized, since they are often running late, in a frenzy looking for misplaced things, or in a panic because they forgot to pay a bill or do some other important task. My wish for you this year is that you experience the peacefulness and joy that comes from being organized and in control. Here are five simple tips that will help you in this endeavor.ARTArticleFive Ways to Facilitate Group ConversationsHave you ever felt ‘stuck’ in a conversation with three or more people that just wasn’t going anywhere? People are droning on and on about this and that, leaving you bored and wishing you could just slip away? This is an all too familiar social situation - we’ve all been there and , chances are, ...ARTArticleFocus on the Core Four for More Effective ProductivityEffective productivity comes from managing our energy, not our time. Time is a construct, and everyone gets the same amount every day. The issue is not how much time as much as it is how much energy and how you are using and renewing. Energy is the capacity to do work. When we re-energize the whole of ourselves — spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physical — we will have more energy to be productive. These four areas need optimum functioning to achieve optimum results.ARTArticleForgivenessI always thought that forgiveness was solely on an individual basis and never really comprehended the full meaning of it all. Forgiveness comes in layers and with each layer you have to dig deep within yourself and re-live each circumstance. Each layer may take you back a few years while others might take you back to your early childhood. Either way, you must take the journey back. For some the journey might be more painful than others.ARTArticleFreedom is Absolutely Necessary for True HappinessFreedom is not the simple state of not being in chains on a slave ship or a plantation. Freedom is both mental and physical, and the barriers to freedom are often not so easily seen by the naked eye. Freedom is definitely essential to happiness, and likewise a lack of freedom often leads to misery, boredom, sadness and unproductive behavior. Today we digress from discussions of black history and instead start a discussion on the basics of freedom. Have a positive day and be inspired!
Freedom to WorkARTArticleFrom Desperation To Dedication: Robbery Prevention, Apprehension and Recovery through the Eyes Of A Former Bank/Credit Union RobFor over 15 years, I pursued a career as a self-employed Addict, Drug Dealer, Gambler and Thief. I risked my life and sacrificed my family to satisfy my need for money, attention and independence. Ultimately, my disregard of values and discipline resulted in a 13 year Federal Prison sentence. ...ARTArticleFrom Desperation to Dedication: The Strength to BelieveOn March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. The same complex that would later hold Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Looking back at that time in my life, I can directly link my crimes and incarceration to the decisio
I made as a teenager, and in particular my decision to experiment with drugs.ARTArticleFrom Falling In Love, To Being In Love, To LovingFrom Falling in Love, to Being in Love, to LovingnBy
Bill Cottringe
nn Over four decades of trial and error in relationships have taught me a valuable lesson. This lesson is to slow down and learn to listen to the lesson. The main purpose of a relationship is to get you to do something to ...ARTArticleFrom Here To ThereSometimes the hardest step to take is the first step. What makes that step so hard is that we have our plan down, but then we second guess ourselves. We play out different scenarios in our mind, which in turn builds fear. Fear stops us from moving forward. That is why some people cannot move forward in life, that’s why they are stuck. Fear of themselves, fear of the unknown. They are afraid to move out of familiar territory and into the unknown. Some types of fears are relationship, job, places, etc. Or it could be heights, flying, being alone, etc.ARTArticleGardening for Stress ReliefIn its purest form, gardening is about connecting with the earth and resetting our clocks to the simple, natural rhythms of life. Try as we may, we can't really speed up a tomato plant and make it grow by our time table. We must adapt and in doing so, gardening offers us a gentle reminder ...ARTArticleGeneration X And Next SyndromeHAVE YOU BEEN TOLD THAT YOU ARE APATHETIC, CYNICAL, REBELLIOUS OR A SLACKER?
IF YOU WERE ABLE TO ANSWER YES TO THOSE QUESTIONS, YOU HAVE BEEN LABELED AS GENERATION X OR GENERATION NEXT.
EVEN IF YOU DO NOT CONSIDER YOURSELF YOUNG ENOUGH TO BE A PART OF EITHER OF THESE GENERATIONS BUT FEEL AS IF ...ARTArticleGet More Focus and Get More BusinessAs a business owner, you’ve got a lot going on. Sometimes it’s hard to know what your top priorities are and where to put your focus. And since there are only so many minutes in a day, you need to find the best way to utilize your time so you can grow your business.
Figuring out what your ...ARTArticleGet Organized for the Right Reasons“To be able to open a cabinet, drawer or closet and find what I’m looking for;” “To start my family’s day on time and on a positive note;” “To experience the joy of leisure time.” These are all reasons clients have told me they want to get organized. Although each reason supports a different goal, the one thing each of them has in common is that the end goal is about more than being organized – organization is a means to something bigger and more meaningful.ARTArticleGet Ready for an Organized New YearIt seems that everywhere you look there are signs that the holidays will soon be upon us. And while we enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this special time, we know that seemingly all too soon, another year is coming to an end. Here are some ideas to help you end the year in an organized way, and get the New Year off to a great start.ARTArticleGet Ready To RumbleGET READY TO RUMBLEnby
William Cottringe
nn There are plenty of dismal headlines in the business and public service news today. “Financial Meltdown,” “Profitability Plague” “Cooked Books,” and “Ethics Erosion” are common phrases today. Are these things just part of a bigger problem? nn ...ARTArticleGet Thoroughly Worn OutI remember when I was around 17 or 18 years old, I was so upset because I wanted my life to be about something and feared more than anything that it wouldn't be about anything. I knew that I had potential and that I wanted to use all of it, and it felt like I was flapping my wings against the ...ARTArticleGetting Organized for Stress ReliefIf one of your main sources of stress is the sheer number of things that need to be done, being organized should help you feel more at peace. A good sense of organization will also make you more efficient. Simplifying will help you feel less overwhelmed. Everyone has their own personal style, ...ARTArticleGetting Started Again...Here is an email from a gentleman seeking to get back on the fitness wagon:
Mr Smith,
"I am 46 year old. In my 20's and 30's I worked out at the gym faithfully. But, somewhere along the way I stopped going to the gym. Now I am not overweight. But, not comfortable with the weight that I have ...ARTArticleGetting the Confidence to Be Your BestNearly 3 out of 4 of us (73%) would love to be more confident but don’t know how to go about it, a recent study shows.
The sheer quantity of choices and opportunities for thirtysomethings is greater than ever before and for the people polled, seeing through these opportunities and finding ...ARTArticleGetting Your Head, Heart And Soul To AgreeGETTING YOUR HEAD, HEART AND SOUL TO AGREE
By Bill Cottringe
n Oh boy, I hope I haven’t bitten off more tha
I can chew here with this title. It just came to me as a very important problem to solve—the many important disagreements between the information and choices these three things lead ...ARTArticleGive In & WinGIVE IN AND WINnBy
William Cottringer, Ph.D.
“Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.” ~ Unknown author.
It was a rainy night in August of 1964 when this naïve 19-year old kid was assigned guard duty at the make-shift rear gate of Tan Son Nhut AB in Saigon, Vietnam. ...ARTArticleGive Yourself “Permission” to Fall In LoveGet your hands in the air…The Weekend is Here!! If you don’t know how much I LOVE weekends then you don’t know me…AT ALL. Weekends are my time to recharge the batteries, annoy my the family and get intimate with my creative side.
Now, I typically don’t recommend working on the weekends. That’s a major no-no. But, sometimes the “itch” to do something work related can’t be ignored. Before the end of the day, you just gotta scratch it. And scratch it I do, however, my work ethic on the weekend is wildly different than that of the work week.ARTArticleGiving Voice to Greater SuccessTalent shows are back on U.S. television and bigger than ever. One of the newest is The Voice, where vocalists compete for a recording contract and $100,000. What makes this show unique is its innovative “blind audition,” in which judges select contestants based solely on their voice.
How would you measure up if your entire presentation was judged solely on your voice?
Once you’re comfortable with your content and organization, it’s time to enhance your delivery using these techniques to make the most of your unique voice.ARTArticleGo Beyond FearI used to work in the corporate arena, traveling around as a project management consultant. I went into companies at all levels of seniority and had to engage them in the right way to ensure that there was rapport, respect and trust. I haven’t been inside an office for around three years now, ...ARTArticleGo Beyond FearI used to work in the corporate arena, traveling around as a project management consultant. I went into companies at all levels of seniority and had to engage them in the right way to ensure that there was rapport, respect and trust. I haven’t been inside an office for around three years now, ...