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It has been said many times, that if you think you are going to win, you're right, and if you think you are going to lose, you are right too! That is a very profound statement when you ponder it and it is essential to internalize it if you want to create a better life. The difference between a winner and a loser is ...

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Putting on the Mask Because of Low Self Esteem It's Halloween in the United States, October 31st is fast approaching. I believe there are lessons in Halloween that show exactly what low self-esteem is. This is a time where people like to dress up as other characters, and people. Sometimes these characters are funny ...

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If you are wondering how to make friends, you are in the right place. Two of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life are: 1. Deciding what kind of friend you will be 2. Deciding who your friends are. If you want to have a good life, (and I'm sure you do), then having good friends is a must. It's really ...

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You can find a way to move forward even if you feel stuck in life. The bottom line is that you were not made for mediocrity. You can get your life on track and be successful in life. It is not in your nature to flounder in a vague state of dissatisfaction with life, never really throwing in the towel but never really ...

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ON APPLE Apple has more cash on hand than the U.S. government. It's easy to see why. In 1984, Apple introduced a groundbreaking commercial that revolutionized the advertising industry. I am a huge Apple fan, but I'm an even greater fan of the woman in their first commercial. She is a woman who recognizes that there ...

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"A vision without action is just a hallucination."– Unknown There is one thing you must remember on your journey to achieving success in life and business. Intentions are never enough. Intentions are never enough. Repeat this out loud "intentions are never enough." It's not what you intend to do, but what you ...

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The Power of Focus and The Law of Attraction cannot be separated. Whatever you are focusing on, you will eventually attract into your life, be this on an individual, group or a mass level. In the light of that statement, do you think it is harmless to fill your subconscious mind with all the latest negative events on ...

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When I'm in the mood for a little inspiratio I seek out extraordinary people speak their truth from the heart. These are the thought leaders who fully express their Moxie - the confident courage to achieve authentic greatness with unrelenting drive and passion. In this abundant content drive Web 2.0 age it only takes a few clicks of a mouse to bear witness to their words of wisdom.

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"I am now the most miserable man living. Whether I shall ever be better I cannot tell; I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible; I must die or be better." - Abraham Lincoln

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Too pooped to put one more foot in front of the other? Is your favorite part of the day the moment you get to dive into bed and shut the world off for a few hours? Does the mere thought of the days ahead suck the life energy right out of you? I know how that feels. I've been there -- for years. I complained I was tired all the time. People said I needed to eat more. Tried that, still felt the abyss of an energy void.

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'Fess up. If you're reading this blog you may be a shopping addict. There's a world of difference between someone who shops for necessities (even luxuries) or social enjoyment and the person who shops to deaden emotional pain. Which one are you? Like a drug addict you use shopping to get you high, make you feel better about your self or circumstance if you: - Go on buying binges when you are upset, depressed, lonely, stressed or antsy.rn- Kill time on eBay or other shopping websites.r

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I often ask successful people what was the best piece of advice they ever got from a parent. What words of wisdom carried them forward as they achieved their personal and professional goals? Responses such as "Don't take anything for granted", "You have to work hard and struggle for success" and "It takes money to make money" are among the most common. I posed this same question to Wendy, a woman I met at a luncheon not long ago. Her quick response was "Grow up. Move out." That was her Dad's mantra to her ever since she was a very young child.

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Your goals say a lot about you– they express who you are and what you stand for. Empowering goals take you into life where you want to be. They bring you purpose, passion and a sense of accomplishment.

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Did you know that more than 90 million people purchased anti-aging products in 2004, as reported by the National Consumers League (NCL)? Is it just me or does it seem like we're constantly being told that growing older is a bad thing? Everyday we are bombarded with advertisements for anti-aging products.

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It's a funny thing... We come into this world full of wonder, amazement and an audaciously authentic ability to laugh out loud at whatever tickles our funny bone. To our young minds - free of attached meanings, assumptions and suppositions - the world is a delightfully cacophony of silliness. Just looking at Mom or Dad evokes a sense of pure joy and well being.

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Relating with others is a delicate balancing act between having our own wants and needs fulfilled, and making sacrifices on behalf of the other person. In other words: relationships are about give and take. The line where things grow blurry is in the everyday exchanges we have with those we care about. * When is it okay to say what we really feel – even if it’s ‘not 100% good news?’ * When is it better to “spare” the other person from our true thoughts and feelings, because exposing them might cause pain? * Is it ever right to ask or expect someone to do things differently?

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The other day a friend asked me how I help people. I told her, very simply, that I teach people how to crack their world open to reveal thrilling new possibilities and opportunities that they couldn't see before. She laughed and said I encourage people to become Crack Addicts. HA! In that context, I do. In fact, it's now replaced Starbucks lattes as my preferred drug of choice.

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Events in and of themselves do not create stress. It is the meaning you give to these events that causes the stressful reaction. What you have something mean about you or your possibilities is what spins you into a cycle of reactive stress - or a calm deliberate thought process that leads to a healthy outcome. There are two ways you react to stress: emotionally and physically. Emotional reactions to stress are as varied as there are perspectives on any of the events of your life. The bodily reaction to stress triggers, however, is more hardwired.

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If you are at all familiar with the story of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz you know that among Dorothy's fellow travelers along the yellow brick road to find the great and powerful Wizard was the Lion. The Lion wanted the Wizard to give him courage as he was afraid of nearly everything he faced in his life. Here he was the king of beasts yet he cowered and hid from any ever so slightly perceived threat to his survival. The Lion believed that if he had the gift of courage he would be able to step into his role as the almighty king and ruler of the forest, respected by all.

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Have you ever thought life would be different for you today if you had a different childhood? Have you ever held thoughts such as: "My Mother never really cared about who I was." "My Father told me that I'd never amount to anything." "People won't like me if I don't agree with the crowd." "If only I didn't come from such a dysfunctional family."

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Everywhere you look; in magazines, newspapers, online and televised articles and bios of people who face challenges are examples of people who have moved beyond their challenges to create extraordinary lives. There are also plenty of examples of those who have literally and figuratively destroyed everything they have achieved. In every inspiring success story lies the common denominator of an examined life and a recapture of personal power, authenticity.

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Take a moment to ask yourself: What would be the best thing you could do for yourself, right now, given the incredibly uncertain and stressful times you are facing? What would best prepare you for whatever your life, the economy or other circumstances, might throw at you? If you watch, read or listen to the media today it’s bad news piled upon more bad news. As a result, most people are stressed and worried. Most people. Not all people.

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Life stinks. If that statement bubbled up in your thoughts recently then you may be attached to life decaying garbage truck thinking. Simply put, if you stuff your mind with garbage you will create stinky outcomes. If you focus upon all that is bad in your life you will only add to the garbage dump that is becoming your daily experience. Garbage in, garbage out.

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How much time and energy do you spend treading the proverbial waters of the stream of creative expression and meaningful experience? How often do you ride the roller coaster of two progressive steps forward and two steps back in your efforts to expand beyond your current unfulfilling comfort zone? What do 'over the rainbow' masterfully successful people have that you don't have? The answer is simple.

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There is a myth in our culture that empowerment involves competition and feelings of superiority. Another cultural myth says that vulnerability involves humiliation and weakness. I believe that the reality is very different. Empowerment is an interior state of confidence, not in one’s ego or personality, but in the ability to create a desired outcome without diminishing others. Vulnerability is a willingness to listen with your heart instead of waiting impatiently for a quiet moment in which to enlighten the other with your most cherished viewpoint.

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I asked through Facebook and Twitter "What thoughts wake you up at night?" The response was varied; from nonsensical to downright scary. "Gee, the idea of munching on some (fill in the blank with just about anything vegetarian) sounds great." "Where is my handbag?" "Did we lock the security gate?" "Why are the dogs so quiet?" And several matched the thought that woke me up the other night: "I gotta pee."

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Managing change effectively involves managing mindset. Where your mind is set determines if change is scary and 'hard' or exciting and 'easier'. I don't want to imply that change will be without discomfort, but it doesn't have to be downright painful. How you see it - perception - matters. 'Survival of the fittest' is a pervasive perception that drives us into our survival brain. I don't think there is anything primitive about our amazing brain, yet there are evolutionary levels of engagement that impact our behaviors in everyday life.

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According to success author, Napoleon Hill, all human beings have six basic fears: 1. The fear of criticism 2. The fear of ill health 3. The fear of poverty 4. The fear of loss of love 5. The fear of old age 6. The fear of death The best way for us to conquer any of these fears is to face each of them squarely, rather than spend the better part of our lives trying to avoid them. The answer to managing these fears lies then in our ability to focus, to maintaining the drive and desire to conquer them, and in our ability to persevere.

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The creative process is advanced in the direction we desire - or not - by the power of our words. Words energize our thoughts. Words are our thoughts spoken out loud; they set the trajectory for our thoughts. They are one step closer to determining the actions we take. Guard your thoughts; they lead to words. Words breathe life or limitation into your experiences. They can inspire or they can destroy. So here's a question: What is your internal conversation?

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It's a funny thing. Actors are driven to perform, to take on roles that bring a world of imagination, fantasy and mirrored life reflections into believable existence. In order to achieve the performance of a character well told, the actor has to commit to the unknown, get out of their own way, and be in the present moment. This power of presence and authentic self-assurance in the role create the charisma that draws us to actors and the stories they tell.

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Right now, in this moment, you have everything you think you deserve. You are living the life you believe you are worthy of. Your life experience mirrors your internal self-esteem. If you have an unhealthy low self-esteem you will never enjoy the life you dream of. Even if you achieve success in the accomplishment of a desired goal you will self-sabotage until you are back at a level, a comfort zone, that reflects how you feel about yourself. If you have a healthy high self-esteem you will allow yourself to achieve and enjoy what you want and know you deserve.

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Emotional Intelligence is the mind of the heart, the right-brain in metaphoric terms. Realize that language has its limitations, and speaking in terms of the English language subtleties can be lost - such as having only one word for 'love'. When culture moved away from communicating with images, we also moved away from an appreciation of what the right-brain has to offer us as a human civilization. This is unfortunate, as our feelings are powerful influencers over the quality of our lives.

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In her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven steps. Now we get to the subject that no one likes to talk about.

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In her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven steps. “Finding your passion” seems to be a buzz phrase these days. You hear people being interviewed on the television or the radio about their business (whether it be authoring, acting, skydiving, or whatever) and they are excitedly describing what they do for a living.

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Creating time, at first, sounds ridiculous - until you understand how we co-create our "reality." Of course, when speaking of linear time there are only 24 hours to a day, and everyone receives equal amounts. Yet, if you keep talking about how fast 'time flies' and do not realize that you are the pilot who has great influence over how you experience time, you will unconsciously keep your foot on the accelerator without awareness of how to slow it down. Our perception, how we see time, impacts our experience of time.

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7 Ways to Know When Your Intuition is Speakingr Intuition vs. Out-tuitionr I am often asked, what “intuition”… is the other day, someone else asked, me “do I even have intuition??? Everything on the planet is energy, all vibrating at different frequencies, science tells us this… and we know this right?r

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There's nothing you can do that can't be done. Nothing you can sing that can't be sung. Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the gamer It's easy. There's nothing you can make that can't be made. No one you can save that can't be saved. Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be in timer It's easy. All you need is lover There's nothing you can know that isn't known. Nothing you can see that isn't shown. Nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be. It's easy. All you need is love The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney), from All You Need is Love (edited)

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Inner peace is closer than you realize. You don't have to do any thing. In fact, it is your tendency to need to do something that is driving peace of mind out of reach. We have been taught to separate our self into pieces. Be one way at home and one way at office. One way at church or temple and one way with our friends.

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Understanding optimism is important to elevating your performance. Finally, the power of feelings and emotions are beginning to be openly discussed within the context of science, business, and leadership. Historically, the term "touchy feely" has been used to dismiss important aspects of ourselves that we were not comfortable dealing with. We perform at our best when we approach performance from a holistic perspective.

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We love storytelling; this love affair begins in childhood and we never outgrow it. Our brain is a "storytelling" organ, made perfectly for creating storyline. Life is not as objective as it appears on the surface. Via our perceptions of how we interpret the facts and experiences of our lives, we see the world through our own unique lens. We set the stage of our lives based on these perceptions. When we become more self-aware by learning how our brain operates optimally, we can start to direct our life story on purpose, with purpose. You see, we can change our 'story'.

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I love Halloween. It is perhaps the most empowering holiday of the year. For fun, think of the person you admired most when you were a child. It could be Spiderman (or any other movie character - animated or not). It could be a favorite character in a book, a celebrity, a favorite Aunt or Teacher. Think back to when you were able to complete this sentence: "When I grow up I want to be _______." Create a costume for whatever answer popped into your mind. Wear the costume on Halloween and really get into the part. Act as if you were that person. Have fun in that role.

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Is your life in a rut? Do you feel stuck? Do you want something more out of your life? Are you ready for a change? Maybe you should consider life coaching … it is an alte ative path to change, wellness and success. I recently read a very enlightening article in USA Today, titled "Life-Coaches – All The Rage." Karen S. Peterson, a jou alist at USA TODAY, wrote:r

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Mental reservation is your own brand of manipulative grace that you put upon yourself or impressed yourself with, based on experiences you have had in your life. Though you think in terms of definitely doing this, that, or the other thing, there is still that subtle delimiter inside your own head. Even though you believe your desires are important and you insist and demand to have them in your life without restriction or delay, you will find that they still do not manifest.

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Self-revealization acceptance brings into functional and tangible form ALL the creative energy of the universe as it is instructed to reveal itself as. Self-revealization acceptance affects the release of any and all limitations and restrictions: mental, physical, and spiritual. It will profoundly influence your life and teach you to use the Creative Power of the Universe as you see fit. This is accomplished by knowing and accepting any choice in your life as already done.

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Your body talks to you all day long. What you feel in your body is an indicator of whether or not you are moving towards or away from achieving what you desire. Your gut instinct will tell you what steps to take, what choices to make, that will get you what you want. Your stomach will tell you if you're headed in the wrong direction. Are you listening? Are you paying attention, tapped into what your body is telling you?

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In my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person. There are various nuances and sub-categories within the top three but for the sake of brevity I've sorted the big energy ...In my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person.

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You're blocked, stuck in your creative expression and flow, and it doesn't feel good. You hate being in this emotional state. In your despair you give attention, energy and focus to your block thereby strengthening the very block you wish to overcome. And you feel worse. You are literally and figuratively chocked in either your despair or anger over not being able to create what you are here to express, what is your purpose in life. "Every artist writes his own autobiography." Havelock Ellis May I suggest you stop blocking and literally chocking your own creative expression?

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The most damaging restrictions on a creative person's freedom are self-imposed. What may have started out as a new idea, a new methodology, becomes routine, a habit, after awhile. Habits are the comfort zone. Once snuggled into a comfort zone there is a tendency to stay. However, this is not ...The most damaging restrictions on a creative person's freedom are self-imposed. What may have started out as a new idea, a new methodology, becomes routine, a habit, after awhile. Habits are the comfort zone. Once snuggled into a comfort zone there is a tendency to stay.

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The most empowering question anyone can ask of a child, or even an adult, is "Who do you want to be when you grow up?" A child will respond with wide-eyed wonderment and enthusiasm while the adult will often respond with a woeful look of that was then, this is now retort. "He who trims himself ...The most empowering question anyone can ask of a child, or even an adult, is "Who do you want to be when you grow up?" A child will respond with wide-eyed wonderment and enthusiasm while the adult will often respond with a woeful look of that was then, this is now retort.

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Your Inner Critic, that nagging internal voice of self-doubt and fear loves to be right! Being right, to that egoistic nagger, is associated with being worthy. In order to feel worthy you have to be right! At the expense of everything else you want in life. Would you rather be right or happy?

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Fear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows. I have a client who came to me and said that she felt like she was stuck in a vat ...Fear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows.

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It's a funny thing. What you excel at, what is your greatest gift, may not be obvious to you. You may believe that what you do and create so effortlessly is easily achieved by anyone and everyone. It comes so naturally for you that you think it comes just as naturally for everyone else. Therefore, you may be oblivious to your special talent, your unique gift that is your birthright and purpose in life.

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"This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare What is integrity? What does it mean to be in integrity? If you look up the word "integrity" in the dictionary you will learn that it comes from the Latin word, "integer" which means "whole". Integrity is an unreduced or ..."This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare What is integrity? What does it mean to be in integrity?

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"Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente Borsum Bente Borsum is a talented actress who performed with the Norwegian National Theatre and was a director of the Norwegian National Drama School. As a mentor and teacher, she works with younger artists who need ..."Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente Borsum

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"A poem is a naked person... Some people say that I am a poet." - Bob Dylan When you show up naked, vulnerable, authentic and open, you allow others to genuinely see who you are. You've heard the old adage, "Actions Speak Louder tha Words". It's true. When you fully realize that what you do ..."A poem is a naked person... Some people say that I am a poet." - Bob Dylan

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"'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra Life is a series of ups and downs, twists and turns. You can approach the roller coaster of life with arms high in the air; willingly and ready for whatever comes next. Or you can grip the ..."'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra

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Just as learning your ABC’s are fundamental to a basic education, learning the Four C’s of Creativity are essential to life as a powerful and deliberate creator of your art and your life experience. If you are not living a life abundant with new inspiration and enthusiasm for your creative challenges then it is likely you are missing one of the C’s, a key ingredient to the recipe for boosting your creative flow. The four C’s of Creative Flow are: 1. Centering ”The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.” – Albert Einstein

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“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilbu Sell You were born with a magnificent gift. You came into this ...“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilbu Sell

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Well-meaning, yet woefully misguided, advice from parents, teachers and other loved ones such as "You'll never make a living as an artist" has become the foundational belief and mantra of the artist's Inner Critic. What's worse is that this also woefully misguided Inner Critic loves to be right ...Well-meaning, yet woefully misguided, advice from parents, teachers and other loved ones such as "You'll never make a living as an artist" has become the foundational belief and mantra of the artist's Inner Critic.

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Many people come to me complaining that they're tired, exhausted, unable to find balance in their life. Some have incredibly busy schedules and others live a life of casual leisure. Yet, both are exhausted. I also know people who have either busy or leisurely schedules who are not tired, they are full of energy and rarely, if ever, tire. What's the difference?

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People often associate self-worth to worldly attachments and achievements. During your life, you are always trying to get something, be it education, job, money, or other material pleasures. You feel these things represent your value. The stuff (or lack of stuff) is evidence of how successful or unsuccessful you have been in your life. When you were little you wrote in your “Rule book for life” that more and better stuff meant that you were “more better”. Time for a New Rule: “I am not my stuff.”

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1. Add a quiet moment of silence twice a day. It is important for one to become still, quiet the mind and experience an inner calm of silence. It is in this place where creativity resides and limitless potentiality is born. Accept the divinity that is within you and spend time quietly receiving all the answers that you will ever need. “Be still and know that I am God,” – Psalm 46:10.

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Leadership and developing emotional intelligence is really personal growth and development. It is important to distinguish this. If leaders want to become more empathetic, engaging and inspiring, we must recognize that we need to change our self first. One reason why this feels so threatening and challenging is that society applies the connotation that personal growth means ‘fixing’ your self. This perception stops most people in their tracks when it comes to embracing personal growth and development.

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As Gandhi said, "Be the change you seek.". Many people live in a state of quiet desperation or restless agitation. Conditioned in their youth, they are exhausted living their 'should be" supposed-to-be lives. You can get good at living someone else's life yet it's exhausting! You were born to ...As Gandhi said, "Be the change you seek.". Many people live in a state of quiet desperation or restless agitation. Conditioned in their youth, they are exhausted living their 'should be" supposed-to-be lives. You can get good at living someone else's life yet it's exhausting!

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Yesterday, I rearranged the furniture in my favorite room. I wanted to open the space so I moved my couch to the other wall. Periodically I enjoy changing the look of a room as it shifts the energy and everything feels fresh. Sitting on the couch with my coffee this morning and looking out ...

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“Man spends his life in reasoning on the past, in complaining of the present, in fearing future.” - Antoine Rivarol I was sitting at a local Starbucks snuggled up in a comfy chair with a good book and a piping hot latte when I heard a woman exclaim, "Traffic was a bear getting here! ...“Man spends his life in reasoning on the past, in complaining of the present, in fearing future.” - Antoine Rivarol

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When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: "Only stand out of my light." Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we can do for creative men and women is to stand ...When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: "Only stand out of my light." Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity.

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Have you ever looked at your pet and knew exactly what he wanted to “say” to you? Have you ever noticed someone’s body language that communicated something contrary to what they were saying? Have you ever had a gut feeling that something you were about to do wouldn’t ...Have you ever looked at your pet and knew exactly what he wanted to “say” to you? Have you ever noticed someone’s body language that communicated something contrary to what they were saying?

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Team dysfunction is at the heart of much organizational dysfunction. After all, people comprise teams and teams create organizations. Or, let’s work backwards: if we want to improve organizations, we need to develop individual people. Notice I said, “develop,” not “fix” or “improve.” Our view of personal growth historically also comes from a paradigm of lack or negativity—something must be wrong if you don’t know it all—which is why so many leaders pretend they already know everything.

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The difference between a winner and an 'also ran' isn't extra ordinary skills or talents. Let's face it, people who are at the top of their field excel at their game be it sports, business or personal achievement. In the sports world there are two champions, titans of athletes, who share one ...The difference between a winner and an 'also ran' isn't extra ordinary skills or talents. Let's face it, people who are at the top of their field excel at their game be it sports, business or personal achievement.

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Mary Schmidt Amons is perhaps most known for her role as a cast member of Bravo's Reality series Real Housewives of D.C. The spotlight gave her an opportunity to bring awareness to Labels for Love, a charity she founded in 2006 to raise critical funds to support women's and children's organizations where it is needed most. What you may not know about Mary is the TV show was only one small step in her life-long mission and heart's intention to nurture, to be of service and to mindfully grow as an ever evolving spiritual human being.

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Leadership development is another area of personal and professional growth that is, not surprisingly, undergoing change. What we historically attribute to leadership style is no longer working as we move further and further away from a one-size-fits-all workplace to a more collaborative culture of innovation. Historically, the ‘command-control’ leader who intimidated people into motivation was the macho style that was ‘traditional’.

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I’ve noticed leadership and personal development being associated with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a framework in online and offline conversations these days. Maslow was obviously a thought leader, especially ahead of his time. I see an interesting twist, however, that deviates from the typical line of thinking.

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Innovation has become more respected as a concept within the scope of business. “Business as usual” is no longer supporting competitive advantage. We are now looking for ways to change the status quo. This is quite a change from the recent past—at least on the surface. We say we want innovation but our behavior does not align with this. The “way we think” changes very slowly, historically.

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Having a neuroscience background and having owned and operated a surgical and medical practice for many years prepared me for the new next level expression of my life purpose – to restore vision. It’s obvious how an eye surgeon restores vision. Then there’s expanding the vision for one’s life – that’s where my gift is focused now. Helping people to be themselves ‘Magnificently’ by closing the gap between their own intellect and heart is the new visio I have. Each and every one of us is unique and can make our own unique impact – if we learn to get out of our own way.

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Leadership is evolving, and it needs to. A one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach is no longer working, and for good reason. The immense change we are facing is requiring leaders to be authentic and vulnerable, which means “less fear,” not weak, and in touch with their own individual strengths and gaps. This requires courage, something I’ve also witnessed in the leadership of the Olympic athletes recently in London.

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Can anyone help me understand why we deny we are intuitive beings when the proof is all around us? Each and every single one of us is intuitive, no exceptions. It is your birthright and how you came into this world. Perhaps you are not sure that it is true for you. Indulge me and take a moment ...

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- Have you ever procrastinated long enough for an elephant-sized pile of to-do post-it notes to congregate on your desk? - Have you ever taken on a project that is just to big to tackle? - Are you backed into a corner overwhelmed at the giant-sized task before you? Uh-oh. You have an ...- Have you ever procrastinated long enough for an elephant-sized pile of to-do post-it notes to congregate on your desk? - Have you ever taken on a project that is just to big to tackle? - Are you backed into a corner overwhelmed at the giant-sized task before you?

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Knowing your life purpose makes life more meaningful and fulfilling. It gives you the “why” to look forward to in your day, in your work, and in your life overall. Knowing your true values can point you in the direction of your purpose; they underpin meaning. Otherwise, you may find yourself in the nightmare of the “routine”: Wake up, go to work, come home, eat, take care of “stuff”, and go to sleep… repeat. How dull. How painful! Life is meant to be an adventure of growth and learning. It’s not about clinging to a mediocre life, and then you die. How sad.

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Personal power and a sense of purpose are at the foundation of real productivity. Having a sense of purpose that is compelling for you fuels personal power and passion. Personal power is not about ‘power over’ others. It is not even about always ‘being in control’ over the environment. Haven’t you noticed? We cannot always control the environment or what happens to us, so we surely cannot really control other people.

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The vehicle you use to travel on your road to self-awareness and abundance is self-examination. The process of self-examination is a journey of twists and turns, straightaways with frequent glimpses in your side and rearview mirrors. As you know from your driving experiences, mirrors have blind ...The vehicle you use to travel on your road to self-awareness and abundance is self-examination. The process of self-examination is a journey of twists and turns, straightaways with frequent glimpses in your side and rearview mirrors.

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We human beings love stories. One of the all-time favorite themes is ‘The Hero’s Journey’. Adventure stories and lessons from fairy tales were, and still are, at the top of my list of favorite movies, books, and conversations. This is why movies like “The Hobbit,” “Lord of the Rings,” and even more contemporary movie settings in the ‘adventure’ genre are so popular. Too often we only live vicariously through the movies and lives of others. We see this journey in others, yet remain blind to our own personal hero or ‘shero’ journey.

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What drives you to succeed as a creative person? Is it the dream of fame, wealth and recognition? Is the thought of seeing your name up in lights what propels you out of bed in the morning? Having such a strong and clear goal is a definite motivator and, if you work hard and pay your dues, you ...What drives you to succeed as a creative person? Is it the dream of fame, wealth and recognition? Is the thought of seeing your name up in lights what propels you out of bed in the morning?

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It seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When we are not clear about where we want to go and why, we waste a lot of our energy. And without passion and clarity, you are not likely to have much productivity. You may certainly have plenty of activity, but these are not the same thing; long hours often don’t equal productivity.

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Money at its essence is energy. And it is the energy we have around money that shapes our fears, anxieties, desires, needs and insecurities. We all learned money lessons as children. The beliefs we took on for ourselves serve as the foundation of what become our money personality. And we all have a money personality.

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Achieving business success requires more than collecting advanced degrees and learning sales and marketing strategies. These things are useful, but we are so ‘dis-integrated’ in our thinking these days that we miss the forest (the big picture) because we are so busy trying to cut down trees (“doing stuff” and gathering information).

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That is it! I have had enough... and who is this Inner Critic person anyhow? I do not even remember the day when I originally put that character on my personal management team. Then, to top it all off, as well as insidiously positioning itself as my second in command, I find that much of its time on the job is spent on spreading lies and malicious rumours! Here is the clincher though, I cannot remove this disdainful little character, it constantly eludes me.

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Collaborative leadership allows others to get their “voice” in the room. As long as there is a healthy level of trust, the terms of group meeting engagement can be explicit. This allows for a culture that can embrace a diversity of thought, which is something that is crucial for innovation. While every opinion cannot always be integrated into the strategy systemically, allowing and respecting others to contribute will go a long way toward employee engagement and ownership. It will take a truly confident leader to admit that she or he does not know everything.

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Diversity as a consulting arena was not something I was attracted to historically—until now. I notice that it too often seems to be only representation, which is better than nothing, or somewhat anyway. Just to have physical bodies in a room is really not creating a culture of inclusion and innovation. I attended a “diversity and inclusion” corporate event last week and I am inspired to see that some people are starting to realize that personal individual growth will need to be addressed as well as structure change to create inclusion.

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(Originally published at http://afrodaddy.com) “Advertising is the driver of the Corporate Machine. Our dollars are the fuel.”

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Employee engagement evolves organically from a leader’s engaging behavior and an engaging organizational culture. It is really not a “formula.” It boils down to leading and creating organizational culture in ways that stimulate trust, show interest in the individual’s wellbeing, and stimulate meaning/purpose. Going to a job that one is passionate about is totally different than going to the very same job just to collect a paycheck. While there are those who are simply wandering through life and have no vision for themselves, most people are looking for meaning.

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Effective 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.

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Work and life balance is central to health, real wealth, and enjoyable relationships. Gratitude and appreciation are apparently little known secret ingredients to what everyone is really seeking: inner peace, meaning, and joy. Then we can “in joy” our efforts and monetary results and use money constructively and with greater purpose. Then “stuff” starts to lose its meaning, in general.

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Happiness can be so fleeting for many because we have our priorities backwards. Many people connect their sense of self-worth with their career, with what they “do.” What you “do” is not the same as who you are. Now for many this statement will sound totally confusing. “Of course,” you may think, “I am what I do.” This is because since we were young children we’ve been conditioned to equate what we do and have with our worth.

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Your true potential will be elusive if you are fearful of change. In fact, if you want to expand the vision for your life, you will have to stop looking for the status quo. Most people have warning signs that they need to move on before things get to the point of crisis. Yet they tend to react and cling to the known world, misery and all, instead of empowering themselves to respond proactively. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ~Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago

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I believe what I believe until I change my mind. Seasons change. And you have a birthright and choice to change yours too when it is expedient to do so. It’s not about what you believe as right or wrong as much as it is expanding your sense of self-actualization (as Maslow would have said), compassion, love, purpose, and meaning—for yourself and those you interact with. Does it expand your light and your vision for your life, or does it keep you in the darkness of fear?

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You are not growing. Growth will take you into the unknown. Why is growth so scary? The most likely reason for many, many people is that they are conditioned unconsciously to fear change. This is rooted in perception. It is not a universal law that human beings must function this way.

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“Innovation,” “Collaborative Leadership,” and “Trust” are three terms I’m seeing tossed around quite a bit in the articles and books I’m coming across. I agree that we are in need of change—in fact, transformation—but what I’m not seeing much of is how to confront reality. What does it take to develop innovation, collaborative leadership, and trust?

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Today, let's talk about an innovative idea: "in-joy" your work by bringing joy to your work instead of seeking to extract joy from your work. Stop looking for joy and happiness in all the wrong places. What is a "wrong place"? Anything that is outside of yourself. Creativity is already within you. Peace is already within you, even in the midst of seeming outer chaos. Joy is already within you.

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Innovation can happen in a “Two-Degree Shift,” meaning the answer you seek could be right in your face… if you could only perceive it! Have you ever heard the old adage, “If it was a snake it would have bit me?” (meaning what you were looking for was right in front of you, but you did not see it). It is not just a matter of what you want; what you need to consider is “how” you are looking at: People, Situations, and Circumstances. Also, slow down and consider “why” you want what you want so that: * You can engage your heart – your source of passion and courage to persevere.r

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Innovation is a hot topic right now. The search is on for the next new thing, the new business frontier. We certainly do need to innovate, as our infrastructure appears to be falling apart. We need to make changes in how we “think life is,” for one thing. Survival of the fittest is only a paradigm, a way of society that we have all created. Human beings are creative enough to create a whole new way of life once they unite their mind with their hearts and get committed. The challenge is being self-aware enough to “get committed.”

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Collaborative Leadership is a partnership between the head and the heart, or the mind and the heart. It begins at this level before you can collaborate with other people. Gone are the days when people were willing to be dominated and controlled. I’m not saying that fear can no longer be used to manipulate people. What I am saying is it doesn’t have the stronghold it once did, in that people are now looking for engagement. They want inspiration and meaning; they want a reason to get out of bed in the morning.

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Productivity needs to be defined as accomplishing goals and dreams, not simply being ‘so busy’. In fact, if you keep talking about how busy and time-poor you are, you will likely waste time and energy. Why? Because talking about it is revealing that you are focused on lack of time instead of focusing on where you want to go.

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Pro-athletes have mastered the skill of getting 'in the zone', firing on all cylinders and winning the game. Why is it, then, so many trip up, drop the ball and feel like they've lost in the game of life? Here are the hard facts: • According to Sports Illustrated (SI) 78% of NFL players go bankrupt. • In the NBA, about 60% of players become broke within 5years of league withdrawal. • Athletes have a high rate of risky behavior that results in legal trouble: drug abuse, reckless driving, gambling & promiscuity. • Divorce rates among the athletic elite hover somewhere between 60-80%r

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Our life purpose platform needs to be built on a foundation built upon the rock of our truth, who we feel (with heart) we are, not just who we “think” (head) we are. Belief is based more in a sense of feeling, not thinking, actually. I’ve discovered the hard way, that allowing society and others to set my priorities can be deadly for living with clarity, confidence and peace of mind. It also can swing you on both sides of the financial spectrum, for those of you who are money-motivated and still believe that money is the golden formula for a happy life.

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The courage to stare down fear requires more than meets the eye. In fact, if you keep your focus and attention on what scares you, you will feel more afraid. Yet, you will need to face your fear, name your fear, and then tap into your spiritual power of courage. Courage is not of the head; it’s of the heart.

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Likeability is good for your relationship health. I’m reading “The Likeability Factor” by Tim Sanders, and he also gives lots of WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) reasons why one should choose to be likeable. It will impact your health, wealth and relationships — the “big three” for most people. I’m not finished with the book yet, so I can’t speak to all of his conclusions. I can say that he is witty, inspiring, and gives practical tips to being more “likable.”

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The real root of all evil is not money; it’s lack of self-acceptance. By the way, even the Bible doesn’t say it’s money. There it says the “love of money” and love as used in the proper translation would be “lust” or attachment – in other words, greed. This is where lack of self-acceptance comes into the conversation.

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We all have those days where we feel down and defeated. The world sucks and you’re tired. You don’t have any motivation to do what you need to do and you may not even want to try. It is on those days when you need someone or something to touch, move and inspire you. This post is a little bit of inspiration from some great men and women who have motivated millions. Hope these quotes help you through the day and please share with others who may need a little boost. Peace

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Perfectionism will reduce your personal power and effectiveness. I used to take pride in saying I was a “perfectionist” until I started to realize WHY I was a perfectionist. Truth was, I felt insecure and “making a mistake” pushed my “not good enough” button that I was doing my best to conceal. I was great at putting on a mask that appeared by most people’s account as smart, successful and competent.

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Are you proactive or reactive when faced with life’s challenges? Throwing your hands in the air and acting as if you have absolutely no control over what happens doesn’t do any good. That’s being reactive and staying stuck. To be proactive, take the initiative, take action with steps to face any challenge using clear and balanced confidence.

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Article One Quantum Mind Information A Series of Articles on the Quantum Theory of Mind and Soul Evolution The Einstein Visualization Formula With yesterday’s science the pendulum of mankind's beliefs in any God, had swung to a dogmatic lack of any belief outside of particles.

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A Series of Articles on the Quantum Theory of Mind and Soul Evolution "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present" Abraham Lincoln The Quantum Hologram A BBC Programme I watched recently began: “There is a strange and mysterious world surrounding us. For most of the time it’s hidden from our senses.” So began the narrator on a BBC Horizon programme. He went on to say... “The quest to explain the nature of reality is one of the great scientific detective stories.”

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Article Three of: Quantum Mind Information Consciously evolving oneself and moving on from where you are to where you dream of being, lies in understanding the energy links of consciousness that create time and space. 1. It is these energy links of consciousness that create the present moments of each of us. 2. It is those energy links that caused us to be born to the parents, the siblings, friends and yes, the enemies, the sex and even the countries of our births.r

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Article Two: The Quantum Ghost Universe Continuing the series of articles on Quantum Mind and Soul Evolutionr Dirac's Quantum Ghost Particles Quantum Mind and soul Evolution is about personal development and success through evolving one’s mind and soul, so ensuring oneself as amongst the fittest to survive. However this ‘survival’ means rather more than it meant in the Darwinian Theory. The majority of people knowing little of this and caring less do nothing to consciously evolve themselves, which results in lives of chaos, poverty and disease.

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Since it’s nearly impossible to completely eliminate stress from your life, why not look for ways to manage it. Using Stress Breaker techniques will alleviate or shorten the effects of stress on your life. Your focus on stress is what determines how you allow it to affect your life. Now don’t start listing all the reasons why your life is stressful. That does NOT serve you and this is all about empowering yourself to achieve better balance in your life. Are you ready to step into that?

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I’ve read several articles on feminine power recently and I’ve seen groups formed online with feminine power as the title. I even participate in one on Facebook. The Dalai Lama has been quoted as saying, “the western woman will save the world”. So, is feminine power limited to women? I don’t think so. I see it as a part of being human and it is needed to balance masculine power, which is also a part of being human. There is no cut and dry explanation for how these two powers express, though there are general characteristics that define them.

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Intuition is helpful in business success on several levels, not to mention its usefulness in everyday living. It can help you with innovation, hiring, and even choosing your ideal clients or whom you should take on as a client. It is being studied more in science and this is a great idea – finally progress! I notice that some people prefer the term “gut instinct” and this is fine, whatever suits you. Language can often get in the way of innovation when people have to be “right” as much of how we communicate is really quite subjective and based on our own perceptions.

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Results matter to your life’s bottom line. Accomplishment vs Doing: They are not the same thing. You can accomplish more by doing less if you have clarity and focus, which comes from a quiet and clear mind.

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Shame and guilt are two feelings that not only limit one’s sense of personal power – they can also subtly cause things like procrastination and fear of “getting out there” in our business. rn.r

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The Wisdom of Rhiannon – Quantum Eureka Moments Intuitions Insights Inspirations Ideas With my discovery of Rhiannon, the higher, female, half of me, at least some of the knowledge gained, through my countless reinca ations as both sexes, was opened up to me.

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1. Debt Since we are in America, we must look at the primary means of setback for most Americans. America is designed for all adults to be in debt for most, if not all, of their lives. If you are over 18 and do not understand this concept then you may be headed for trouble. When you tu 18 you are bombarded with credit card offers because the corporate machine says you MUST have them. All your young life you were told to get a "good" education, so the lure of overpaying for college is another noose waiting for you to stick your neck in.

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To have the best life available you need Knowledge, Love and Inspiration. As you acquire Knowledge you can learn to do things for yourself and for others that make your life and the world a better place. With Love you can do these things with compassion, caring and humility. With Inspiration you can do things with zest and live life to the fullest. Combining knowledge, love and inspiration is often more difficult than it seems, for at times we spend time in a state of 1 of the three areas, but rarely all 3 at the same time.

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The Quantum Half of Me The Wisdom of Rhiannon In Celtic Wales long, long before the Romans invaded, Rhiannon had been a Druid High Priestess. Later in Norman England Rhiannon was a healer. Still later, in Henry the eighth’s reign, Rhiannon was burned as a witch. Through her many lives Rhiannon has always been female. On the other hand I, as the lower half of this duality, have always been male. Rhiannon has always been known by the old Celtic name of Rhiannon because that is her soul name.

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Sometimes as a parent of teenage children you can feel like your children are driving you crazy or that your children are crazy. Mood swings may be the norm and odd behavior can seem like a daily occurrence. What once was a happy, outdoorsy 5 year old may have turned in to a moody 16 year-old who sits in front of the computer all day. Most of the time this behavior is the normal transition of a person from childhood to adulthood. Other times mood changes and altering of behavior may be symptoms of larger problems that may require professional help or counseling.

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Law of Attraction is tied to what I call “visioning by design.” Visioning by design is applicable to your business or to your personal life. As an eye surgeon, vision has always been near and dear to my heart in the literal sense, and as someone who has always had an interest in personal growth and living with purpose and personal power, “life vision” is also top of mind. Belief is what will bring the experience of your vision to your life, not just “thinking about it.”

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Women entrepreneurs are a rapidly growing demographic, yet the key is not to simply start a business but to also be successful at it. I owned and operated a very successful medical and surgical practice before selling it to now share insights into business and life that I’ve applied personally by integrating cutting edge science with ancient wisdom principles.

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Confidence is a key element to empowerment. If you can't speak up, take risks or all too often buckle under the opinions of others, your gifts and talents will likely never reach authentic expression. Let me say that confidence from the core, authentic self is what I am referring to.

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“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” I think most of us have heard that poem before. It’s a very touching and pointed piece which speaks of the heart of life. We all have experienced this with others or perhaps we have been one of these for another. Probably both, especially if we are actively engaged in living our lives. How does this pertain to our jou eys of personal awareness and growth? Understanding may assist us in moving forward without fear of losing someone we have met along the way. A Reasonr

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It is a brand new year and that represents a fresh start - new goals, new dreams and a new outlook on life. If 2010 was good, 2011 can be even better! Wipe the slate clean – it is time for a new beginning! It is time to lose that extra 10 (or 30 or 50) pounds. It is time to refocus on your business plans and career goals. It is time to have meaningful relationships in your business and personal life.

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Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit. Henry Adams Where there is chaos, there is opportunity for growth. Challenging the status quo of life reminds you to continuously stay open to change. Using history as a base, chaos has preceded discoveries in all areas of life. So by utilizing this model in your life, there is good reason to recognize the benefits of creative chaos.

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Happiness and peace of mind seems to be on many people's minds. After all, happiness and peace of mind are two elements that make for a life well lived. The challenge though is being clear enough to stay focused on principles that allow us to avoid getting pulled into the trap of "common knowledge". Common knowledge is often simply hand-me-down opinions that have been accepted as "just the way life is". There is not a way life is that is universally true. What determines how you see life is the filter that you see the facts around you through, known as perception.

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Want to know a surefire way to increase your chances of living a long and healthy life? Exercise! Making excuses and procrastinating won’t prolong your life or get you off the hook from taking good care of yourself. Here is an empowering motto: Do TODAY what you can do tomorrow. Here are 7 Reasons Why Exercise is good for you! 1. Good exercise = good sleep. When you engage in an active lifestyle, you will sleep better at night. 2. Just 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a day will reduce mild to moderate symptoms of depression by HALF!

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Career transition is quite common considering that many people are searching for more meaning in what they do, or by sheer necessity, they have to make some hard choices. Why are they so hard? Life is really meant to be enjoyed, not one week of drudgery after another. I heard someone I know say over the weekend how much she dreads Mondays because she hates her job and her boss. This is no way to live. So why is it such a common problem? At the core of the matter is mindset. We don't know what we even want as our soul's desire is often buried under a ton of "shoulds".

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Career transition has money and career on many women's minds lately. Since many women are sensing the change in the air, I've heard several comments about using this time of workplace instability to "find your bliss". What I've noticed is that often it is believed that if you "just do what you love", you will be successful and your hobby will morph into a business that can take the place of your job. It would be nice if all we had to do were "build it and they will come".

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Everyone has a past. Some parts of it may be wonderful and other parts may harbor painful memories. You have come to accept what has been. You realize that holding onto shame, blame or guilt will not allow peace with your past. Mistakes were learning experiences that can serve you in moving forward.

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Are you living your life by design or by accident? Thomas Edison said, "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astonish ourselves." Most of us know there is more that we want to achieve in our lives, but most of us do not know where to begin.

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Staying healthy is the goal of most people. As I look at our healthcare system, it has never been as important as it is today to be proactive in staying healthy. Between the expense healthcare and medication, the threat to your financial stability and the questionable "scientific" data that supports that taking a million, kazillion (I know this is not a valid term) drugs is acceptable, I'd say one had better do everything possible to maintain their health as naturally and as cost effectively as possible.

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Competing Commitments may be getting in the way of following your dreams. You say you’re committed to achieving a certain goal, yet your actions say otherwise. What you say and what occurs are total opposites. Your actions speak louder than words. Have you ever had this happen? Have you planned to change things in your life but the results don’t look at all like you expected? Things just seem to get in the way. Life’s just not fair! Why does everything happen to me? Hmmmm, are you ready to face the truth or would it be easier to stay in victim mode?

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Core confidence is the key to breaking the never-ending cycle of not being "good enough". As you know "good enough" is relative so how could you ever make this determination as a way to being? It is so connected to "doing" that you will always have something else to, well, do. Basing your confidence and self-esteem on what you accomplish, your job title or how much money you make is a bottomless pit - here today, gone tomorrow.

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Are you listening? No, I’m not really talking about listening to others when they speak. I’m talking about connecting with yourself, your head with your heart and your source - the infinite being. Are you using all three levels of being? Picture three spheres connected vertically, a small one on top connected to larger one in the middle connected to the bottom one which is so large it’s dimensions are infinite. • The top sphere is your head, your conscious mind; which governs reason, logic & the 5 senses. Most decisions are made from this sphere.

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Career and business success depends on this question: Who do you think you are? Often this question is asked with an attitude, as in “you must think you’re somebody”. Well, yes, I do, and you should too. Not only are you “somebody” you are unique, special and it’s time to stop playing small and letting the world around you define you. Since the default setting for the mindset of the world is so constricted, and limited, focused far more on lack than on abundance, if you plug into this viewpoint – you are bound for lack and struggle right out the gate.

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Clarifying you vision is the first step to achieving your dream. It will be difficult to step into your life dream if you don’t have a definite vision of what that is. Creating a unique vision means clearing away all the doubt and fears you may harbor about accomplishing your dream. If you are willing to step into the process with soul-searching honesty and a deep desire to live your dream, you are well on the way. Once you’ve defined your dream (along with the compelling reasons WHY it is important) then the next step is to ask yourself this absolutely essential question:r

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“Grounding and Centering” is a visualization and meditation exercise you can use to focus yourself on the present. You learn to feel more whole, more aware while being able to balance yourself. This exercise can be used whenever you are stressed, worried or nervous. When you can step into this state of being, it helps you to Live in the Moment. Being Grounded and Centered are essential parts of Living in the Moment. “Coming From Ground and Center”

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Happiness and peace of mind is not something that will be found outside of you on any long-term basis. All of the rapid change and commotion that is going on in the world today is a reminder of this. If my inner happiness were based on controlling the events that occur around me, I'd be in trouble right now. Yet, even in the midst of the outer instability in the world as reported by the media, I feel more grounded and less fearful than at anytime before in my life - why? For one thing, I'm learning the real power of mindset.

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I can hear your thoughts… “What? Rocks in a backpack? Why that’s crazy! Makes no sense to carry heavy rocks around.” But you are, whether you know it or not. When you hold onto bad experiences from your past and use them as excuses for your actions, you my friend ARE carrying around rocks in your backpack! Want some examples? • My parents never taught me how to save money so I’m not good at budgeting my money. • Mom never hugged me or told me she loved me so I don’t know how to express my love for another person.r

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One of my favorite TV Shows is House, M.D., about a brutally honest brilliant, irreverent and controversial doctor who trusts no one. While devoid of any bedside manner, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving medical puzzles in order to save lives. The title role is masterfully played by Hugh Laurie.

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Empowerment is a frequent topic these days and I think it is reflective of where we are in our evolutionary growth as humankind. It seems pretty obvious to me that people are looking for answers other than business as usual. One thing for sure is that we cannot solve some of our current challenges by looking in our current memory toolbox of how to solve problems. The consciousness or "mindset" that got us here will not be the same ways of thinking that help us to change the world.

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What does it really mean to be out of your mind? No, it doesn't mean you are nuts, bonkers, or crazy as a peach orchard boar.

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Self-esteem and self-image make a huge difference in the level of success you can have not only in your business, but it will affect relationships and even health. There have actually been studies that show that low self-esteem lowers your health, as for one thing, it impacts your susceptibility to stress and ineffective self-care.

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Self-esteem is essential to living free of exte al "busy bodies" that want to tell you have to live. It is very important to love and accept yourself if you want freedom of expression and to live out a high level of your potential gifts and talents. As long as you are "looking for love in all the wrong places" you will not find it. You must first begin within and then you will see it "with out" - out there in the world. Now ego gets a bad rap and a lot of people who are seeking spiritual principles are inclined to think that they need to get rid of it.

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Empowering behaviors and beliefs can seem paradoxical to us because for the most part, what we have been taught is actually contrary to leading a truly confident and empowered life. What we learn is not only contrary; it's often outright backwards. We think that how we think about ourselves is independent of how others think of us. In fact, we think that what others think about us is more significant than what we think about ourselves.

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When the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll hate yourself too.

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First of all, we need to define what is self-esteem. From my point of view and experience, I see self-esteem as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies you accept, respect, trust and believe in yourself. To believe in yourself means that you feel you deserve to have the good things in life. It also means that you have confidence that you can fulfill your deepest personal needs, aspirations, and goals. Self-esteem comes from within where you see yourself as a worthy, secure person who feels capable and able to handle whatever challenges may arise.

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How comfortable are you with being uncomfortable? I know this may seem like a paradoxical question, but it's not. In fact, Michelle and I took a workshop this past weekend where they emphasized the importance of being uncomfortable - related to expanding our growth, success, fulfillment, and more. Over the past few days I've been taking some real inventory of my own life and looking at how willing (or unwilling) I am to be uncomfortable myself. I notice that in certain areas of my life, I'm quite willing to be uncomfortable; while in others, not so much.r

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Be uncomfortable. To be comfortable is to be less than you are meant to be. To be uncomfortable is to stretch yourself to be the best you can be. It is to learn, to grow, to try new things, and to expand your horizons. Uncomfortable is another way of saying living your life to the fullest. When comfortable we are not growing or engaging fully in life. Yes, we need to be and should be comfortable. Comfort is a rest, a recharging of our spirit and our bodies. We all want a comfortable life of enough money, friends, a place to live, and things to do.

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I recently saw a wonderful video on YouTube that has been making its way around the internet of a little girl passionately affirming herself and her life in the bathroom mirror ("My whole house is great, I like my hair, I can do anything, I like my family," etc.) If you haven't had a chance to see it, check it out - it's adorable, funny, and a beautiful example of appreciation in action.r

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Communication is at once easier and more challenging than ever thanks to the availability of high tech devices and programs that can keep us connected to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Now might be a great time to map out a personal communication strategy and review whether your time and energy is being spent creating and delivering the messages you’re actually intending that others receive. Here are some tips for self-reflection and ideas to support you as you act as your own communication coach. Identify your preferred communication style…

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An Image of a Change Agent - by Michael Wash The questions that this paper begin to address are the following: - What are the appropriate development experiences for me as a change agent? - Where do the experiences that are available now fit?

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In a secular or a non-Buddhist context enlightenment is often used to mean full comprehension of a situation, or having gained spiritual insight. Enlightenment is also construed as being a state of freedom from suffering, desire and ignorance. The term enlightenment has been broadly and loosely used to indicate the opening of one’s eyes to a spiritual realm. Almost all religions and philosophies have some concept of a blissful state to which they believe we should aspire.

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What did you add to your eulogy today? This week? This month? This year? Yes, you are writing your eulogy every day. Writing it based on what you do and what you don’t do. It’s what is not done that upsets us the most. It’s the what we could have done, could have been, could have, had, had we made the effort, had we started, had we had the courage. Fear is the problem. Fear of failure. Fear of ridicule. Fear of making a mistake. In addition to writing your obituary, you should also write your eulogy. Who will speak? Family? Friends? Business associates? Someone you mentored?

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How often to you feel like a victim? If you're anything like me, probably more often than you'd like to admit. Although I usually pretend to be too "evolved" to play the role of victim in my life, I do catch myself at times feeling, thinking, and talking in that old, familiar, "oh poor me" kind of way. Can you relate? I remember one of my mentors telling me years ago, "Mike, you can't simultaneously be grateful and victimized."

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A new year, and in this case a new decade, often finds us looking back on our lives and thinking about what we’d like to be different in the future. I always get intensively reflective around this time, looking at past mistakes and bad habits, but quickly shifting my focus to the year ahead and setting new goals and commitments.

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You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime…r

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I shaved my head again last week. This is the fourth time in the past five years I've done this. As has been the case for me before - it feels both liberating and vulnerable. My hair has been thinning for about ten years (most significantly in the past two or three) and, as I've written about a few times previously, this has caused me a great deal of fear, insecurity, and self criticism. These feelings are not new and aren't specifically related to my thinning hair (although it is definitely something that triggers them for me in an intense way).

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A very happy new year to you! I hope that you really enjoyed the Christmas season with family and friends. Seeing that now things are getting back to the normal routine (people are going back to work, and children are preparing to go back to school), we must focus on what we can do to make the year ahead a productive and purposeful one. Now, I won’t give you the ‘stock standard’ advice about the new year – make a resolution, stick to it, and encourage others to stick to their resolutions.

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In my experience through working with youth and with people with mental illnesses (such as depression), I have discovered that support from a human being can go a very long way in creating positive changes. This also applies to the workplace and at home. Support can be very uplifting in showing a person the possibilities that they may not be able to see by themselves. In many of my speeches (be it in the corporate world or at schools), I have said “You can get more out of a person by lifting them up, than by putting them down”.

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I first heard the phrase “act as if” about fifteen or twenty years ago. I remember learning that if we “act as if” we already have something we want, “act as if” something is already occurring in our lives (even if it’s not), or “act as if” we know how to do something (even if we don’t) – we create the conditions for it to manifest in our life with greater easy and probability. In recent years, this concept has been popularized and even mainstreamed by books, films, and teachers talking about the “law of attraction” (i.e.

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This past weekend, while we were away for the 4th of July holiday, I had a profound realization of how addicted I've become to my iPhone. While I love many aspects of how technology enhances our lives and allows us to connect with one another in some very cool ways, I'm also aware of the potential dark side of being so connected technologically that we lose connection with ourselves, those around us, and what truly matters.

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Wow... that was quite an exciting ending to the Super Bowl, wasn’t it? If you happened to have missed it, the New England Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. The Seahawks had the ball on the one yard line with less than a minute to go in the game and a few downs to work with. It looked like they were going to score a touchdown and win the game. However, instead of handing the ball off to their superstar running back, Marshawn Lynch, they decided to pass the ball on second down, and it was intercepted - thus clinching the dramatic victory for the Patriots.

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Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

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Now, that the new school year is here. I have been receiving calls from parents conce ed about their children’s reactions and resistance to returning to school. Many parents are conce ed that their child may be suffering from separation anxiety.

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My friend Gabrielle Be stein's new book, Miracles Now, has had me stop and think more deeply about my own relationship to "miracles" and also how to create more of them in my life on a daily basis. As Albert Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." This is so true! In this week's video blog, I explore this idea of miracles and share a few things you can focus on to create more miracles in your life.

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I have a tendency to take myself a bit too seriously at times, especially when I get stressed, irritated, or scared. I’ve noticed that sometimes these feelings not only make me less effective in dealing with a difficult situation, they actually cause the difficulty itself, or at the very least exacerbate it. I also find that in these moments of taking myself too seriously, it’s easy for me to become self-important and to think that the weight of the world is on my shoulders (which is often a bit of an overreaction and almost never helpful).

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How often do you find yourself feeling rushed, pressed for time, hurried, stressed, or overwhelmed? For many of us, myself included, these feelings are all too common, especially these days.

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Following the tragedy of Robin Williams’ death from suicide, I was struck to hear how many people were affected by his death. Clients, who I was seeing for depression, told me how they thought maybe suicide was a good idea and they seemed to be considering it more seriously since the comedian’s death. Because they seemed to be considering it so lightly, I thought it may be important to learn to what degree the survivors are affected by this tragic choice.

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My counselor Eleanor recently said to me, “Mike, if you’re trying to prove something, it means you don’t actually believe it yet.” Her words hit me right between the eyes, as they often do. She was right and as I reflect on certain aspects of my life, I can see that where I’m overly attached to proving myself, it’s because I don’t actually believe in my own skill, talent, or value (i.e. I’m looking for outside validation to “prove” my worth)...maybe you can relate to this?

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I recently read a great quote from Ben Franklin that I hadn’t seen before. He said, “Joy doesn’t exist in the world, it exists in us.” While the quote was new to me, the concept wasn’t.

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This year will be over in a matter of days. Then, 2014 begins. I would suggest that you take a long and hard look at 2013 (the year that it was, for you). While I realise that some people may say that the past is irrelevant, I strongly believe that the past can teach us a great deal. So, please look at 2013, and ask yourself the following questions:

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A few months ago I got some specific feedback that it would serve me, my work, and my growth to start practicing the art of allowing in a more conscious and deliberate way. While I was familiar with the concept of allowing, I realized I had very little awareness or experience of it in actual practice. As I looked more deeply at it, I realized that I had a judgment about the whole concept of "allowing." It had always seemed weak, passive, lazy, or based on "luck" to me.

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When I was doing Life Coaching, every single client that I had, wanted one thing (in some form or another) – motivation! I believe that motivation is something that we all want. Yet, some people cannot seem to actually acquire it. Motivation can be a very commonly spoken about subject. And, some people do not understand how motivation actually works. The interesting thing is that some people seem to mistake motivation for inspiration. They think that both words have the same meaning, and they often use one word for the other. Let’s look at motivation and inspiration.

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My 40th birthday was amazing! I received such beautiful blessings from so many people in my life - it was exciting, wonderful, humbling, and a bit overwhelming. As touched and honored as I was (and still am) by all of the appreciatio I got, I also noticed there were moments when it was challenging for me to fully receive the appreciation and let it in.

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I've had a number of experiences in the past few months which have both inspired me and challenged me to think big (and also to look at the ways in which I don't.) All too often we let our egos, our fears, our perceived limitations, or our selfish motivations get in our way from thinking big. In this week's video blog I talk about this phenomenon and how we can get out of our own way, with compassion, and challenge ourselves to think big in an authentic way.

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I had a powerful conversation with my counselor Eleanor a while back about insecurity. She said to me, "Mike when you're feeling insecure, it's important to understand which aspect of yourself is feeling insecure.

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How many times have you waited for something to change so that you could finally start feeling beautiful? If you are like most women, the answer is “all the time.” Here is the problem: Most of us tend to live with the delusional belief that we somehow need to change in order to be beautiful.

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Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” Be aggressive, be all that you can be. If not aggressive, what? You miss all the shots you don't take, you have to engage to win, you have to engage to practice and learn. Whom do you admire? Someone who sits on the sidelines? Whom do you respect? Someone who never does anything? Who is fun to be with?

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You have the power to transform your World right now. It takes transforming the way you relate to yourself and the people around you. Intending to have an existence that is in line with what you want takes being intentional daily. To ignite your Life means releasing the old ways of being and creating something new. There are six ways to begin that journey: 1. Invest in You: Assess your needs, wants, and desires then make those your priority. Address your list one item at a time each week, the investment in yourself will start to ignite the flames of the Life of your dreams.

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How healthy are your boundaries? Maybe you think about this directly and often, maybe not. Boundaries weren’t something I personally spent much time thinking about for many years. I’ve often related to the concept of boundaries in a negative way. Of course I’ve known they’re important, especially in the context of parenting, relationships, and work, but the idea of having clear and specific boundaries had sometimes seemed limiting or restrictive to me.

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Over the past few months, I have been seeing many couples and individuals coming in with relationship issues. The single clients have been complaining how difficult it is to sustain a positive relationship and the couples come in telling me I am their last hope before divorce. How discouraging is that!? The problems are, of course, varied, complex and multi-layered; however upon further examination, there is a common history that most of them share.

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For me, 2010 will be the year of the heart. In the West, most people think of the mind as being the source of insight, wisdom, knowledge and guidance. People think that the mind is where they will find the answers to life’s most important questions; it is where they think they will discover how to live. And yet for most people the mind is the seat of ignorance, confusion, and difficulty. In other traditions, and in my own experience, the heart is the true seat of wisdom and knowledge. The mind get confused; the heart loves. The mind questions; the heart knows.

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The holiday season is now in full swing. If you’re anything like me you probably have mixed feelings about the holidays. I love the excitement, parties, decorations, rituals, music, gifts, connections, and more. However, even these fun things can wear on me.

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One of the most exciting ways to start an online business and begin to make money is to create and sell your own "information products". These are books or audios that contai "information" that you are offering in exchange for money or contact information so that you can contact them to sell them something later on.

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In an episode of the Biggest Loser, the contestants were challenged to run a race. The race wasn’t designed to be a simple undertaking. Each participant was required to wear a special belt. Attached to these belts were weights in increments of the amount of weight they each had lost over the past few weeks. Some of the participants ran with 50 or 60 pounds attached to that belt. By the end of the race, the weights were discarded. Those weights were a reminder to the contestants of their earlier lives, how difficult movement, especially running a race had been for them.

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If you’re anything like me you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your various “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my own goals, desires, and even my motivation to “grow” has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me - thinking that if I could just fix what was wrong with me, then everything would be okay.

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Part II: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria, Body Image Expert and Author of ”Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently.” Question: In your book Love Your Body, Love Your Life, you present the five steps for ending NBO. Can you talk about these steps? The first step is to set an Intention. This is the crucial first step in creating what you want in life, and in creating and experiencing a body and a life that you love. Step Two is to Identify and Detach from Negative Thoughts.

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What am I afraid of? Personally? Financially? ? In business? Family? Relationships? Remember, Ben Franklin said, A few of the things I worried about actually happened.” IF I was not afraid, what would I do? Personally? Financially? In business? Family? Relationships? What do I want? What am I trying to avoid? What is the elephant in the room? What's holding me back? What's the worst that can happen to me? Kids are fearless. I was a kid once. When and how did I lose my fearlessness? You already know the answers to the questions.

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Self-Discovery & Exploration When is the last time you made time for self-reflection? When we take some time to ask those questions that allow us to explore and discover answers about where we are in our life and what things we would like to see changes in our life, this type of self-reflection can drive us to create an action plan that will help make our desires become a reality in our life. This may feel like work but it can feel like pleasure as well! Here are some questions to get you started: 1.How do you see yourself?

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In May 2010, I was called upon to deliver a speech at a leadership convention. It was a cold autumn’s afte oon, as I drove to the venue of the convention while thinking about how to add more impact to my speech. Although I was asked to speak about goal setting, I decided (in the last minute) to incorporate the importance of self image into my speech. What some people do not realise is that there is a direct correlation between your self image and the goals that you set (that is if you are into the habit of goal setting).

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I am reminded of a young African-American child who was raised under strict family rules. During the early teen years from middle school and throughout high school, this kid was smart yet shy and often picked on and bullied by fellow classmates and even other children in the neighborhood where he lived. He found himself constantly frustrated, depressed, and left with a very low in self-image and esteem.

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Mediocrity has become satisfactory. Excellence has become obsolete. In our society today, to be excellent only takes going beyond what others are currently doing. Becoming excellent in both business and life will take focus, confidence, and paying careful attention and putting energy into expanding what is possible for you, your business, and those around you. Take stock of these ways to create excellence and see things begin to soar. 1. Cycle of Givingr

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Good morning to all…. This morning I started the day by ushering out a few family members….one by one they left to fulfill their daily obligations. I realize more and more that it is not the “job” we have or where we go; it is what we do with that job and what we do where we go. I kiss each one goodbye, even walk them out, wave about a million times (not kidding!) and bless each one with daily blessings.

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Good morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has done so well where it has been planted that it is “out of control.” It is time to move out and replant for a new start. I began to think about this in regards to our own lives. We have all heard the expression, “Bloom where you have been planted.” Do we think about this much?

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Good morning everyone…. I’m not sure if my week is going fast or slow…I thought it was Thursday today. Then Sarah, my oldest daughter, reminded me that it is Wednesday. So do I slow down or speed up? I’m feeling a whirlwind here. Speaking of whirlwinds…..George and I were discussing our schedules and we both felt a bit overwhelmed. It is at these times where we must “stop, drop and roll.” Like so many other people we have a lot on our plates. Then we ask ourselves - without doing these things…where would we be? Have you asked yourself that?

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Welcome to the beginning of your day…. Recently I have been entertained by watching people. I so enjoy watching the expression on others faces when something awesome, exciting, fun and even surprising happens to them.

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Good morning to all….. As I begin with you today I realize that it is close to Noon and I ask; what has happened to the morning? I’m sure that everyone wonders that from time to time. We had one appointment this morning which I figured would take maybe 30 minutes or so – more than an hour later we return. Hum, then I realized that not everyone is on “my” timetable. Funny how that works!

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Good morning….. Another glorious day, wouldn’t you agree? I was once asked (OK maybe more than once.) if I ever think a day is not glorious or wonderful or bright or beautiful….sure I do. I just can’t remember when. It is difficult to see darkness when you live in a rainbow! I’ve been talking with people who feel overwhelmed and one of them could have been you. Overwhelmed, a feeling many of us have these days.

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Good morning everyone…. I’m walking on sunshine today. What a beautiful day. A thought came to me this weekend when we were racing around trying to get it all done. I thought, “Just in the nick of time.” How many of us operate that way? “Just in the nick of time.” We run from one place to another or one activity to another by the “skin of our teeth.” I see a picture of someone making it onto a subway train “just in the nick of time.” That means that they just made it before the door closed. Whew….with no seconds to spare.

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Good morning to all….. We started our day today ushering cars around for inspection. It is always fun to juggle schedules, cars and routines just to make sure that a car is available at home to drive. Then later on I get to pick up one car at one garage and drop another one off at a different garage. This will be interesting….! You know, bicycles are not a bad way to go! I want to share with you something she said, he said, they said…what? You know when you ask someone a question and you get well… “she said,” or “he said,” or “they said,” what about what YOU said?r

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I was recently talking to my counselor Eleanor, asking her for some guidance on both an important meeting I had coming up and on the approach I was taking in some writing I was planning. She said to me, “Mike, get out of your head and into your heart. Remember, the truth can’t be rehearsed.”

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It's me, Cameron. So, being less than two, I guess you expect me to write about the rules of the sandbox. Well, you are partly correct. The rules of the sandbox are no different than the rules of the game, and the rules of the game are about the game of life. We were all born knowing the rules of life. As little kids we know and live the rules most of the time. Sure, we get selfish, and sometimes we don't share but, after all, we are human. The fact that we all violate the rules at times does not mean we don't know the rules.

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How self-confidant are you? Most of us think we are pretty self-confidant, yet we often wonder why we aren’t getting more out of life. What stops us from taking risks? What keeps us stuck in dead end jobs, or unhappy relationships. Could we possibly be less confidant than we think? Why not take this quiz and find out? Ask yourselves these questions, and answer with a yes or a no.

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Fear is something that we all experience throughout our lives, especially on our journey toward deeper authenticity. Being who we really are, expressing ourselves honestly, being bold, and going for what we want in life can cause a great deal of fear in us. I get scared all the time. When I was younger I thought there was something really wrong with me because I would get so nervous – in sports, in school, in social settings, and more.

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Do you know what your mission in life is? Do you realise what your purpose in life is? Do you have a vision for your life? Some companies and organisations have a vision and mission statement. They do their best to get their staff to live by the vision or mission statement. Your life is unique, and unlike a business or an organisation, your life does not have staff who are told to live by the vision or mission statement. There is one leader in your life, one staff member in your life, and one decision maker – YOU!

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Many experts in the field of personal development or motivation have told us to focus on the reasons why we should do whatever it takes to achieve a goal. A common statement that I have heard many a times over the years of studying personal development is “What is your ‘why’ for achieving a goal, or for living to the fullest, or for making positive changes in your life?” During my years as a Life Coach, a common question that I used to ask my clients who sometimes got side-tracked was “What is at stake here?”

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Every family is blended. Even when all the members are biologically linked, the addition of any new member requires special attention. And though new additions are mostly exciting times, blending can be an experience rich in mixed emotions, with joy and stress being at the top of the list. Even the addition of a new pet becomes a blend. Roles change, responsibilities are added, individual attention is lessened and sleep becomes deprived. Crankiness can easily set in. When it comes to the blended family, I think of ours as the Premiere Gourmet Extra Special Roasted Blend.

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Amazon.com eview "The precious present has nothing to do with wishing. The richness of the precious present comes from its own source. The precious present is not something that someone gives you. It is something that you give to yourself." The parable of The Precious Present is a quiet one ...Amazon.com eview

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How do you feel about change? If you’re anything like me, you probably have mixed feelings about it. While it often depends on our perception of the type of change – big or small, good or bad, needed or unnecessary, easy or hard, etc. – most of us seek and fear change simultaneously.

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I was scheduled to fly to Dublin, Ireland a few weeks ago for a speaking engagement and when I got to the airport I realized I’d forgotten my passport at home. I felt mortified and embarrassed – and then angry when I realized I wouldn’t be able to get on my flight. After a few hours of stress and drama, I was able to get myself on another flight, which would get me to Ireland on time for my event – although it did cost me quite a bit of money and forced my wife Michelle to have to drop what she was doing and rush to the airport with my passport.

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I volunteer at a Mental Illness Drop in Centre in the northern suburbs of Melbou e, Australia. Next to the drop in centre, there is a Men's Shed, where men who are mostly retired come together to do wood work and metal work. It is also a place where these men meet and bond. I sometimes wander into the Men's Shed to say hello to some of them men, whom I now know on a first name basis. Just recently, I went to the Men's Shed and noticed a new face. He was a short and slim elderly man, with grey hair pulled back. So, I decided to introduce myself, and we started a casual conversation.

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You’re rolling your cart down the supermarket aisle, when you bump into (literally), your friend whom you haven’t seen in – well, awhile. She asks “Where’s your husband?” and you say “Oh, I dunno – probably doing something around the house.” Your friend laughs and says “Well, I knew it couldn’t last – the two of you doing everything together.” And that stings. Because you remember when you and your mate used to do pretty much everything together – from groceries to chores to laundry to workouts.

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You’re up at 6:00 a.m. to feed the dog, water the plants, get the kids up, fed and out, yourself showered, prepped and ready, zooming out the door for another day of hassle, deadlines, demanding bosses/clients/customers, too much to do in too little time, and the refrain that reverberates ...

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Review Even if not a fan of self-help books, any reader will find 54 Simple Truths with Brutal Advice at least enjoyable. This also because probably “self-help” genre is not properly the right category to place this book in. Self-examination is not what this book is about. If anything, this ...

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Do you think that only thin is beautiful, or can you find beauty in everybody? Every woman living in today's culture knows the standard for beauty: you must be thin, young, and toned, and the thinner the better. Of course, having large breasts is a bonus. This is the message projected by the ...

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All In Perspective By: Myles W. Miller "People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Young

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So you're not anorexic, you're not bulimic, and you don’t binge eat . . . most of the time. But do you love your body? According to the latest statistics, the answer is probably "no". If you don’t love your body, you may be stifling your creativity, draining your energy, and limiting your ...

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Are you prone to stress? Have you ever noticed how some people seem to take life’s little upsets in stride while others stay constantly wound up?nn- Do you worry that there is never enough time to get everything done? - Do you hate to stand in line and always feel rushed? - Do you worry ...

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How often do you look in the mirror and say to yourself: "I'm so fat!" "My butt is way too big." "My thighs are flabby; I definitely should not be seen in a bathing suit." "My hair is flat; why can't I have hair like hers?" "My nose is too large. I wonder how much plastic surgery ...

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You’re in the middle of a screaming yelling fight with your mate. You can feel your heart racing, your blood pressure rising, and after the fight, even though you smoothed things out, your stomach is still a mess. You think “I can’t do this anymore. This is just not good for me!” Or it’s that ...

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Lack of focus is the contributing factor towards constant distractions that plague our lives. Distractions will make you unproductive and stuck with bad habits that are not a step toward progression. You may need to take an inventory of your life to see what are your time wasters; whether they ...

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“Whether you believe that you can or that you cannot, either way you are probably right.” - Henry Ford With the election of a new President, this month has been filled with hope for change and possibility for a better tomorrow. As each of us looks with anticipation to the future, it seems like ...

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Change is good. Some people are afraid of change, but change is the invitation of experiencing something new that may affect your life in a positive way. Change is inevitable and will happen in all of our lives. In most cases, change is the way to move forward to success. Dealing with change is ...

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Do you know what really identifies you, when it comes to your success? Is your success defined by traits like accountability, being true to your goals, or being action oriented, or is there more to it? What I’m getting at here is that success is still somewhat defined by a specific pursuit. In ...

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It’s easy for coaches, ministers and experts to tell you it’s important to find your way and life-purpose. It’s easier said than done. Isn’t it? In my Follow the Yellow Brick Road blog piece, I told you that no matter how difficult or challenging your journey, you lack nothing.

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Dealing with demanding clients, complaining customers or difficult colleagues is often distracting and can leave you feeling drained and irritated. In this frame of mind, you are less productive and have less patience for the clients and people you work with. The key to dealing with ...

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I’d like to start by asking a real simple question. How many of you truly love what you do for a career? Does it excite you, does it motivate you, or does it inspire you to do the best you can? I wish all of you could respond with a ‘Yes’ but I know that isn’t the case. ...

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One of the hallmark traits of most successful people is that they are never satisfied with the status quo. They always aspire for more and feel they owe it to themselves to reach for the stars. Part of this process involves learning. Successful people are always eager to learn, sometimes even ...

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Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men (well, everybody). It doesn’t matter what faith or denomination you espouse, Peace on Earth is the dominant theme of the season. Peace is a state of harmony among people, freedom from strife, a feeling of serenity and tranquility. Peace. How ...

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The kids are in their rooms, asleep or getting ready for bed, the house is quiet but for the drone of the TV in the den, you’re enjoying the calm at the end of the day as you finish the dinner dishes. Your husband walks in, clearly aggravated: “How are we supposed to pay for all this?” he asks, ...

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"As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it."--Mahatma Gandhi Coming off of the incredible historical high of January, the energy of a hope and vision are building in everything we do. I can see people reaching out to one another to help and create connections in ways ...

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Stress is a significantly rampant and dangerous phenomenon throughout the world. Stress can cause illness and most people are not aware of that. You can relieve stress by performing deep breathing. If you have to take classes such as yoga, then it would be recommended. Yoga relaxes you. ...

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Your house is a zoo – literally. It’s not just the dog, the cat, the three hamsters and the goldfish, heck, they’re downright neat compared to the human animals inhabiting your humble abode – three kids and a mate. You come home at night and all you see is mess, mess, mess. Everywhere clothes ...

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We often find ourselves regretting where nwe are in life. This sends us on a spiraling njou ey downward as we begin complaining nand nourishing fear which is the enemy of faith. One key area in living a prosperous life is having nan attitude of gratitude. Let’s take a look further into ...

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"I've learned that the process of life - including the work, obstacles, even the hassles - is my life. Life isn't the end result - it's everything in between the beginning and the end."n - ANON Let's begin by stating the obvious - there is no such thing as work-life balance. Although there ...

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You look ahead to the New Year, and you’re scared. There, you’ve said it. It’s out in the open, you’re scared. Your situation has never looked this bleak. Sure, you still have your job, but in this economy, for how long? Raises and promotions are out of the question (forget about a bonus) and ...

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Is your practice of yoga improving your body image, leading you to greater acceptance and appreciation of your physical body? Or is it just one more attempt to develop that "perfect body", eventually leading to suffering and angst? Yoga historically was about spiritual union: it was the process ...

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Things are going along OK at work, you're doing what needs to be done, you think everything is hunky-dory, and then your supervisor says: "Haven't you finished that project yet? You should have started on the next one by now," and you're instantly plunged into a horrible upset. You're so ...

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Oprah Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world today. Her life-story of the difficulty, poverty, rape, teen pregnancy, and pain that occurred in her early years are well-known and documented. For the first six years of her life, the young Oprah Winfrey was ...

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During the holiday season, it's easy for us to get caught up in the stress of decorating the house, preparing for parties, and rushing around to buy gifts for everyone. Many of us will spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on holiday presents. Instead of just giving the important ...

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Things just have not been going well at work lately. A new co-worker is kissing up to the boss and the boss is eating it up. You can see your shot at a promotion going swiftly down the drain. Your "task list" (who comes up with these PC cover-ups for more work, anyway?) is ever increasing, and ...

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Do we really need a January to begin anew? Every day can hold new possibilities. It depends on your state of mind. “In the beginner’s mind are infinite possibilities, in the experts mind very few,” says Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. n n A Beginner’s Mind sees the world as though peering ...

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Do you love your body? No really, do you? If you’re a woman, chances are you don’t. Studies show that 80-90% of adult women dislike their bodies. In fact, many of them truly hate their own bodies. Women as young as five years old and as old as ninety-five, of varying ...

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Do you love your body? No really, do you? If you’re a woman, chances are you don’t. Studies show that 80-90% of adult women dislike their bodies. In fact, many of them truly hate their own bodies. 15% of women say they would sacrifice more than five years of their lives, and ...

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Commitment is a word that can strike fear in the hearts of many people. Whether it’s committing to a long-term obligation like a home mortgage or committing to another person in a relationship, the simple idea of commitment carries a lot of responsibility. I’d like to rhetorically ask you:nn‘How ...

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The laws of attraction that are a common part of the lives of dating singles have a surprising similarity to the laws that help define success. Imagine the single dating scene, even if it’s the distant past for you. What sorts of things did you find attractive in a person? Was it just physical ...

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The lines are drawn. The savings account passbook lies between you, mute witness to the debate. Arms crossed, you stare at your (usually beloved) husband across the table. "A new dishwasher," you announce. "A new set of golf clubs" he retorts. "Huh!" you exclaim, "How can you be so selfish! At ...

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There are you are, going along OK in your life, no big dramas, no crises, but frankly, not a lot of joy, either. Oh, you can’t complain, as a matter of fact that’s what you hear yourself say most of the time. When friends say “How’s it going?” you say “Can’t complain.” So why are you bored and ...

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You’ve had a rough day at work. You’re beat, all you want to do is go home and chill. You get to your car--only to see one of those horrible orange devices clamped to your rear wheel. You’re horrified! What’s this? Then you read the ticket neatly tucked under your windshield wiper. Your ...

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"Let us use our lives more wisely to chase our dreams, find our true purpose, and be as happy and successful as possible." -- Malcolm X

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FALLING INTO JOY! Things just have not been going well at work lately. That new employee is kissing up to the boss something fierce, and the boss eating it up. You can see your shot at the next promotion going swiftly down the drain. Your “task list” (who comes up with these PC cover-ups for ...

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You’ve read the articles in the various “Home and Family” magazines about how important it is to have family dinners together at least 3 to 4 times a week, about how your children will feel more secure, know they have a “place” in the world (having one at the table), will be less prone to taking ...

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You’re running behind at work – which worries you, understandably. You’re having to bring work home, which is interfering with your family life – and that worries you, of course. Your kids, who are teenagers now, are behaving like teenagers – and that really worries you. Plus your plumbing is ...

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Your alarm goes off – too early, much too early. As you struggle your way out of your warm comfy nest, you say to yourself: “Another day, another grind,” and off you go, to the land of work. It doesn’t matter what kind of work, whether in an office, a factory, a home or on a space ship, you’d ...

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How Our Thoughts Influence Our Health Have you ever ruminated endlessly about a decision and felt a pain in your stomach? Do you notice yourself having critical thoughts and feel tightness in your chest? Have you been happy, excited, thinking positive thoughts and felt your whole body ...

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It’s 4pm and you have to get home to watch your kid ’s game. You also have to plan for your daughter’s birthday party, you have a big presentation tomorrow, the house is a mess, the garage needs cleaning, crabgrass is starting to take over the lawn, the bills are due, you need to dispute some ...

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It’s 4pm and you have to get home to watch your kid’s game. You also have to plan for your daughter’s birthday party, you have a big presentation tomorrow, the house is a mess, the garage needs cleaning, crabgrass is starting to take over the lawn, the bills are due, you need to dispute some ...

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It's about Appreciation, not Achievement Have you ever found yourself waiting for something “good” to happen so that you could be happy? “When I get that promotion, lose those ten pounds, fall in love, graduate from school, pay off my debt, have a baby, buy a house, accomplish that big goal, ...

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Ah, the holidays! Such a wonderful time of good cheer, peace among men, women, children and relatives--you wish! You planned ahead this year--none of that last second holiday rush for you. You requested Friday afte oon off months ago so you could attend your eight-year-old’s stellar debut as a ...

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You went on another job interview today. It went OK, you guess. Nothing really dramatic happened. Your qualifications were right for the job, you'd brushed up on the latest "What to say when they ask you what your greatest strength/weakness is" and you felt you answered appropriately. But you ...

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Your husband grips the remote with a mighty hand, surfing the channels relentlessly for something to pique his interest. You say “Oh, that looks interesting;” he says “Boring.” After half a dozen (failed) polite attempts you snap at him: “Well I’m getting dizzy from all the channel-surfing, ...

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Cats are loyal, elegant, and affectionate yet fiercely independent and quite honestly, coy in their relationship with us, their protectors and loyal subjects. Unlike dogs, who drool all over you and can’t seem to distance themselves from you or withstand your even temporary disapproval, cats ...

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LOVE THINE ENEMY (%^&*$?!!!) You hate your supervisor. There – you finally said it. You’ve been pussy-footing around it (and her) for long enough now. That’s it, you’ve had it! Let the truth be told – you hate your supervisor. Your reflection in the mirror scowls back at you. You sigh, ...

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You were terminated from your job. Oh, how you hate that word – terminated! Why don’t they call it like it is: you were fired! Unjustly, for no good reason (other than the boss wanted a job for his new love interest), with virtually no warning. You--who gave 10 good years to the company. You of ...

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You were terminated from your job. Oh, how you hate that word – terminated! Why don’t they call it like it is: you were fired! Unjustly, for no good reason (other than the boss wanted a job for his new love interest), with virtually no warning. You--who gave 10 good years to the company. You of ...

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You step up to the ticket counter at the movie theater and say “One, please,” take your single ticket and sit your single self down in the darkened theater. You munch from your single-sized bucket of popcorn, sighing as you can’t help but notice all the loving couples all around you, cooing, ...

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I’ve reached my fourth decade on the Universe this year. I believe this is a significant turning point, a place where each one of us turns a new corner, beginning a new era of existence. And at this time, some poignant questions tend to rise to the surface. I know there is a piece of me a bit ...

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It's been a miserable day. Nothing went right. You slept through your alarm because the neighbors kept you up half the night having either a wild argument or wild sex (hard to tell which), you were late to work on the one day when the client was showing up in person, your car sprang an oil leak, ...

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5 signs that you need to make peace with your body So you are not anorexic, and you are not bulimic, and you don’t binge eat most of the time, but do you love your body? According to the latest statistics, the answer is probably “no”. And if you don’t love your body, ...

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Oh, that sweet feeling of falling in love! That dizzying magical enchanted feeling – that all is right with the world, and certainly with you, swept off your feet as you are. Then of course, reality sets in. He snores, leaves his clothes on the floor of the closet, and wet towels – well, that ...

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You just got used to the upgraded software your company insisted all departments use even though there was absolutely nothing wrong with the old software when--ding! New email, new directive--time to jettison the upgraded software in favor of a completely new system you have to learn from ...

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You had a great time over the holidays. Your favorite relatives came to town, your holiday dinner was a resounding success (even the roast was Rachael Ray perfect!), your boss gave you a really nice bonus and a couple of extra days off, you didn’t spill eggnog on your party outfit, not once, and ...

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“You must do the thing that you fear until the fear of that thing becomes no more.”rn- Brian Tracy

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It’s a bright sunny day. Well, it’s a sunny day. It started out bright, but now as you sneeze, cough and ache your way increasingly through the hours, the day is getting duller and duller. You make it through your work and drag yourself home. “How ya feeling, Hon?” your devoted Significant Other ...

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I’ve been on this journey, a grand adventure, to discover and recovery my gifts. I think I lost them around the age of five. And in the last four decades, I’ve tried to BECOME many things; an athlete, a dancer, a wife, a manager, a business owner, a mom, a speaker, a coach, a writer… You get ...

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A recent survey found that eighty percent of people are not satisfied with their work. Most people wanted a more meaningful life – do you? Are you confused about what you want? Perhaps you are facing a layoff, or are in transition? Maybe you are considering starting your own business or ...

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No one can expect a cure of a physical ailment without remembering their spiritual connection within. When one believes a cure comes from anything in the outer world, it is an illusion...not so. It is only a temporary band aid for any symptom or illness. If you wish to understand more about ‘a ...

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You're sitting in a meeting at work--things have been going well, the team adopted a number of your ideas, the boss nodded your way and said, "Good work!" But then, when it was time to put the team together to present the project to the client, guess who was left out of the mix? You! Again. You ...

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As you sit there in traffic, along with the gazillion other commuters all jammed together in motorized steel boxes grinding their way to work, you daydream. Wouldn’t it be nice, you think, if weekends were 5 days long and the work week was 2 days long. I mean, whoever came up with this ...

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One of the first steps in pursuing a more successful future is to create goals for yourself. It may surprise you that many people don’t really even have goals. They just float through life and just accept what comes their way. Not surprisingly, these people have little to no chance of ever ...

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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.”rn- 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 think that has had an impact everything that I do now. Mr. Tracy said that, “we become what we think about most of the time.” After much debate, long deliberation and cautious execution, I accepted this statement as the truth. Let me show you how I came to this conclusion.

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Have you ever wondered “What do I need, if I am to achieve something that I really want?" Well, there are, and there will be various factors that determine whether you achieve what you are striving for. Here are 5 keys that can be at your disposal when you are striving for an achievement:

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You may have heard that a person’s attitude is very important when it comes to facing challenging situations, which life sometimes (or often) throws at us. A question that I propose to you is this; does your attitude define you, or do you define your attitude? Please have a think about that question before continuing to read the rest of this article. So, here are my 7 Steps to Creating & Maintaining a Positive Attitude

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As we start another year, people everywhere are looking for certain things in 2012. Well, whatever you are looking for, you will need to be well prepared for the opportunities, challenges, and rewards in 2012 So, here are my 7 Steps To Creating A More Rewarding 2012.

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"Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never harm you." LIE−A GREAT LIE. Words kill and words give life. Come along with me and tell me which of the following words are empowering, increase your self-esteem, and make you feel like the Divine being you were created to be: intelligent, kind, stupid, resilient, healthy, confident, wealthy, idiot, resourceful, creative, good-for-nothing, fool, expressive.

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Are you one of the many who have made a New Year's Resolution? Have you been able to keep it so far? If you have then "Congratulations"; you are in the minority. Most people start out with the best of intentions. Some even write down their goals, and discuss it with their friends and partners. These are all great intentions and will get you started on the right track. But how do you stay on the right track and not get distracted, or worse fall off the cliff? Here are a few tools that may help you to keep those resolutions on track:

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Hopefully you’re ready to take on 2012 and planning how you’ll increase your wealth this year. If you’re not quite ready, there’s no time to waste, start getting prepared now so that can see the results you want. The sooner you’re ready to jump into action, the sooner you can watch your dreams manifest. Here are 6 secrets of successful businesses that will help sky rocket your wealth in 2012. 1. Know what you are offering and get it done early.

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How do you feel about disappointing others? How about being disappointed yourself? I’ve recently noticed how much of my conscious and unconscious attention is focused on not disappointing others, while at the same time protecting myself against being disappointed.

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Over the years, I have seen people coming in to see me with all kinds of issues and conce s. Not long ago, I saw a few clients coming in with a different kind of complaint. They were not so conce ed about themselves, but were worried about a dear friend or family member going through a critical illness. This particular woman stated that she wanted to be supportive for her friend, yet was conce ed about being too pushy or intrusive.she just wasn’t sure how to handle her involvement. First I told her how lucky her friend was to have such a kind and compassionate friend as she.

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Grief is a part of human life, we all experience it during our time on earth. We generally tend to experience grief during a time of loss. Grief can consume us to an extend that getting through the day can be very challenging! Although there might not be any getting away from grief itself, there is always the opportunity to change your perspective on grief. So, here are some simple insights on overcoming grief:

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The year has barely begun, but for some couples, it can be the time for endings. Here are two reasons relationships end more often in the first four weeks of the year: 1) The New Year is often a time of reflection, looking back at years gone by and evaluating if you are happy with the decisions you have made - and if not, what your choices are at this time.r

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I sometimes find it challenging to honor my own feelings – especially if what I want or feel seems to be at odds with other people, or my emotions don’t seem to be “appropriate” to the situation. While I’m not someone who tends to hold back sharing my honest opinions, desires, and feelings and, over the years, I’ve gotten quite a bit of feedback from people close to me about talking too much, dominating situations or conversations, and being selfish – unde eath all of this is a deep fear that my feelings and desires aren’t as important as other people’s.

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I came to realise the numerous benefits of exercise at a very early age. So, I have made a commitment to myself that I will run every morning, from Monday to Friday. There is a football oval near my house where I go to, for a run in the mornings.

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Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful summer with all our warm weather. Here is a question for all those people out there (you know who you are) who tend to go over that line between being in love and being addicted to love. Feel free to pass on this quiz to any of your friends who could use a little self-awareness as well. What is the difference between being in a healthy love relationship vs. being addicted to love?

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People around us will intentionally or unintentionally pick up things from us (from our behaviour, our words, our expressions, our connections with other people). Children are a prime example of this. They are very quick to pick something up from adults around them. I believe that it is purposeful to always be open to gaining and learning from other people. Having said that, what we choose to pick up from others, is purely at our discretion. I believe that we can be influenced by the negatives and positives in every individual.

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We recently went into escrow on our house, but don't yet have a new house to move into. As excited as we are about our move (just across the San Francisco Bay from Concord to Marin County), it feels pretty scary to not yet know exactly where we’ll be living next month.

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Did you know that the average person thinks 60,000 - 80,000 thoughts per day? Did you know that over 80% of these thoughts are negative and over 85% of the thoughts you think today are the same thoughts you thought yesterday, last week and last year? How do you think these negative thoughts impact your life? Negative self-talk affects your self-esteem, self-confidence, and beliefs about success and relationships. Yet most of us aren't even aware that we are thinking these thoughts.

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June 2011 saw the successful launch of my very first book, WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE – simple insights for your inspiration & empowerment (www.WelcomeToYourLifeBook.com). Throughout the whole process (from writing the manuscript, to releasing the book), I learnt many valuable life lessons, which I am sharing with you! So, here they are:

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I'm heading to my 15-year class reunion at Stanford this weekend. I'm excited to see some old friends, spend time on campus, and attend the various parties, sporting events, and fun stuff planned for the weekend. At the same time, I'm feeling quite anxious about the whole experience - knowing how easy it can be for me, especially in that environment, to get caught in a pattern of negative comparison.

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You must have faced obstacles in your life time. I can safely say that every single human being on the face of this planet would have faced obstacles in their lives, and will face obstacles in the future. Sometimes we tend to exaggerate what an obstacle is, and we may get disempowered in the process. Firstly, let’s have a look at what an obstacle is. For some people, an obstacle is a blockage, a road block, a hurdle, or it is something which they put in the ‘too hard’ basket. For others, an obstacle is an opportunity, a challenge, or a rewarding experience.

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During my last radio segment on Personal Development, I discussed the importance of self image with the listeners. Why did I choose to discuss self image? I believe that it is one of the most important factors when it comes to determining the quality of your life. Self image is different to self confidence. Self image is how you see yourself, where as self confidence is how you feel about yourself. Both are important to you. For now, let’s focus on self image!

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"Just imagine how much you'd get done if you stopped actively sabotaging your own work. We must be talented, powerful and resilient creatures indeed given how much we manage to produce despite the constant undercutting, ridicule and needless censorship we aim at ourselves." Seth Godin 1. Poor Planning

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Prosperity is defined by one dictionary as “a successful, flourishing, thriving condition, especially in financial respects. Good fortune”. How does that definition feel to you? For many people, it feels a little bit uncomfortable, because it mentions 'good fortune', which could be translated as ‘luck’. If you aren’t lucky enough to be lucky, you’re screwed! Right?..

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On a particular Wednesday morning, I was waiting for a tram, after consulting with a client. A lady walked up to the tram stop, while pushing a walking aide. As soon as we looked at each other, we smiled. In a recent edition of my newsletter - Ideal Insights (www.impetussuccess.com.au), I spoke about the power of a smile, which is an exchange of positive energy. I started a conversation with her, and then we boarded the tram. I sat next to her, and we spent the next 20 minutes, having a friendly chat.

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A few weeks ago I listened to a radio interview with Michael Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation, and he said, "A bad day for the ego is a good day for the soul." When I heard this I laughed out loud. The wisdom of his statement resonated with me deeply. I thought about a number of experiences in my life which have been quite "bad" for my ego (i.e. embarrassing, disappointing, and even painful), but in hindsight have been great for my own growth and development.

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Are you at risk for burnout? Rhonda Rabow According to Stats Canada in 1998 a survey showed time stress levels have been rising dramatically beginning in the 1990s. 38% of working mothers are now classified as “severely time stressed”. Working mothers now put in 74 hours a week of paid and unpaid work.

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Did you make your budget for 2011? Did you finish it? A budget is not just money and spending. Ideally, we have a budget for: MONEY Expenses (mortgage, food, Taxes, school, clothing etc. Savingsr Play (vacations, etc.) Tithingr Things (cars, boats, toys) TIME Work Rest Family Learningr Giving Back (Community) Vacation Time is our great asset. Some people manage their time and get far more done than others. They plan their year in advance and then work the plan. There is much wasted time if one does not have a plan. Make a plan and you will get more done and feel better.

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Are you suffering and not coping well after losing a sibling? If you are, I know what you are going through and I am here to help you. In 1981 my brother was killed in a car accident. It was my first week of college and I came home for Labor Day Weekend. My parents were going out to dinner with my sister and brother-in-law and his parents. They were telling the parents that they were going to have a baby; the first grandchild on each side of the family. My brother was going out to listen to a band that evening and my boyfriend was going to come over to visit.

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Exercises To Help You Create Love In Your Lifer Valentine’s Day can be a lonely time if you’re single, widowed, divorced or unhappy with your love life. It’s difficult to be truly happy for others who find joy in their relationships and you feel yourself falling further and further from your friends. Before you sink into the abyss, understand that you cannot reach the high point of your love life without first experiencing the low. Perhaps you know that creating love and abundance in your life starts with you… but how do you do it? Here are some exercises to help you get started…r

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Do you consider yourself bold or someone who goes for it with passion in life? Some of us do, but most people I know and work with, myself included, admit that they don't often think of themselves as a bold person. Or, if we've done or said bold things in our lives, they seem to be few and far between...and they also seem to scare us half to death. Hence, we often don't find ourselves going for it in our work and our life - or not nearly as much as we'd like (especially these past few years).

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You probably know what it takes to live a healthy life, right? Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, take vitamins – maybe add in some fish oil for cardiovascular health. Make sure you get enough protein, carbohydrates, and lean fats. Fortunately for many, healthy eating and exercise have become more and more a way of life. You know the list of do’s and don’ts to keep your body strong and fit.

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We all have lived through many types of losses. Some of us handle it better than others and, there is nothing wrong with that. In today's economy, people are losing jobs, insurance, their cars, their homes, their family's, their good health; much of it due to stress. People are unable to deal with so much stress, at times hurting themselves or others. How do we deal with it all? Well, one important way is to eat a healthy diet and exercise. We need to de-stress in healthy ways. Another way is to understand that grieving any and all loss is normal and necessary.

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Are you facing challenges in your life or your business right now? These days, there are some real challenges facing many of us - at work, at home, in relationships, with money, with family, with housing situations, and much more.

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This morning I found Me talking to Myself. This does happen from time to time and I believe part of it may be due to my Bipolar Affective Disorder. But I also believe most of us talk to ourselves from time to time. Often times the words are just comments we would probably prefer to keep to ourselves. Still it is often hard for me to tell if it’s an inner or outer dialogue I am experiencing.r

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As someone who is very interested in current events, sports, politics, the state of our economy and world, and more - I pay a lot of attention to the news (sometimes more than is probably healthy for me). I read newspapers, check out various news sites/blogs, watch TV, and listen to the radio. With all of this news and information, I'm often struck by how little of it is "good news," especially these days.

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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 kind of life it is that you want and deserve, you need to write it all down. Be very specific in what it is that you want in your life and out of your life.

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I had a powerful conversation recently with my good friend Theo. I was telling him about some of the intense challenges I've been facing and my underlying fear that I simply can't handle all that is going on (and what I fear may unfold in the coming days, weeks, and months). Theo listened to me with empathy and compassion, and then said something simple, but profound. He said, "Mike, it's important to remember that you have more than all of this requires."

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These few days before the start of the New Year have a magical and sacred quality to them. I appreciate the lull in activity that often takes place this week and the opportunity we have to reflect back on the year that is ending, as well as to create new possibilities and intentions for the year that's about to start. It often seems more exciting to focus on our "resolutions" for the coming year than it does to look back. However, before we jump ahead and start making our goals for next year, it's essential that we complete the year that is about to end consciously.

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Is there life after divorce? You bet there is, if you let there be. I was divorced in 2003, after 13 years of marriage. It was a marriage that probably never should have happened, but something that I would do all over again simply because it made me the person I am today, and gave me 2 beautiful daughters. I learned from the marriage and the divorce. I learned how to be more independent, creative and how to "do it all" and more! It made me a stronger individual. This isn't something that happens right away.

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Coping with the Holidays: 7 things to help you cope with loss during the holidaysr

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This is the third article in the series. We have decided that we are coping with a loss this holiday season and decided if we wanted to talk about it or not. Now, we are getting into the preparation of the holiday. To prepare, we can use visualization to help us get ready for the actual holiday and gatherings. Visualization is picturing in your mind what you want. You picture what you are wearing, where you are, who you are with, how you want to act at a particular gathering, etc.

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As we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2011. I'm excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time. Similar to last week, there is a magical quality to this first week of the New Year - lots of hope and positive anticipation.

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Fear is something that we all experience, especially on our journey toward deeper authenticity, fulfillment, and success in life. Being who we really are, expressing ourselves boldly, and going for what we want in life can cause a great deal of fear in us.

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How many parents don’t care about their child’s ability to succeed and excel in life? Very few, I think. Isn’t it our goal as parents to bring up our child with the values, beliefs and self-esteem they need in order to enable them to meet life’s challenges successfully and with confidence? Yet how many parents worry that their child may not have the skills and tools necessary to accomplish these goals?

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One of our greatest sources of authentic power in life comes from our willingness and ability to act - especially in the face of obstacles and fear. To be truly successful and fulfilled, we must challenge ourselves to take bold and courageous actions and to go for what we want. Legendary author Ray Bradbury said, "First you jump off the cliff and then you build your wings on the way down."

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The Habit of Breaking the Habit Yes I say there is a habit to breaking habits. And with every habit we posses there most often is a ritual, or process, we follow. I have broken many habits from the physical to the psychological. First let me say that with every habit I broke the experience was only as difficult as I perceived it to be.

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What's the price of your self-esteem? It seems that most of my friends echo a theme that I have often heard repeated in so many ways in social settings and in numerous support and help groups.r

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Who is to blame? One statement that always makes me laugh is when I hear someone say "You made me do it" or "You made me mad". DO you see anything comically wrong with these statements? Certainly when uttered as children those statements seem apropos. But I outgrew childhood in my childhood and realized that these statements simply state "I am powerless to control myself" (so I will blame you).

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Do you ever ask yourself the question, "Why is this happening to me?" Most of us do, especially when things aren't going the way we want them to or we're dealing with something that's difficult or painful. A few years ago I was talking to my friend Brian about this and he said, "If you change the word 'to' to the word 'for' in that question, it can change your life." When Brian said this, it really resonated with me and I never forgot it.

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When I was the lead trainer of an organisation called Speak To Influence, we traveled the country, delivering staff training to medium/large companies. We taught the attendees of our training sessions how to be influential while communicating (be it one-to-one communication or one-to-many). While there are many experts on communication out there (and they all specialise in their unique messages), there is one common denominator when it comes to creating influence. Many sales trainers will talk about this common denominator, and suggest that it be used in the sales process.

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Do you have expectations of anyone in your life? Do others in your life have expectations of you? Do you have certain expectations of yourself? Today, we will look at some (not all) aspects of expectations. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines expectation as "The act or state of expecting". For the purposes of this article, let’s focus on expectations on a person-to-person basis. First, let’s break it down into two common types of expectations:

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As a Counsellor and Life Coach, self care has always been very important to me and to the people I have supported (in a professional capacity). Self care is something that I always advocate. However, self care can sometimes be misunderstood. To gain some clarity on this topic, I refer to an article by Megha Pulianda (a Ph.D. student in counselling psychology at Texas Woman’s University). She states “Self-care is anything but a one-time act. It is a mindset and a process”. A process indeed!

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During my days as a Youth Mentor, there were many young people who needed support in either getting their life back on track or in achieving something they desired. Some of the youth were very challenging to deal with, let alone provide support to, in a professional capacity. The key was to engage with them using empathy and compassion so that they opened up. The Youth Mentor’s role was to guide them in taking productive action. There were two types of actions that they would take:

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November 13, 2016 It's time for us to step up straight white men! This campaign and this election have exposed many issues in our country and our world...issues that have been there for a very long time, and although we've made progress on them through the years, it's time for real change and we're a big part of that.

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Many years ago, I read a quote by the legendary Jim Rohn who said “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” That is so pertinent to almost anyone alive today. What is a risk anyway? It is the exposure to the unknown. It is being vulnerable to loss. It is a gamble. What is the opposite of risk? The opposite of taking a risk is called certainty. Please think about the following questions for a moment: • Are you mostly taking risks in life? • Are you mostly looking for certainty in life?r

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Motivational speaking legend Les Brown speaks about a study conducted at M.I.T (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology). The study concluded that every time a person directs a negative statement toward you, it takes 17 positive statements just to neutralise the initial negative statement! Think about that – one negative statement vs 17 positive statements, and then the impact on the individual becomes equal.

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In February, 2014, I started training at an MMA (mixed martial arts) gym. At the front door of that gym, there was a poster, which said: “1 hour is just 4% of your day. So, what is your excuse not to exercise?” That statement really puts things into perspective, regardless of how busy you are. According to Nielsen Media Research, the average adult in America watches 5 hours of television a day. In my home country of Australia, the Australian Multi-Screen Report estimates that the average Australian adult watches over 3 hours of television a day.

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Have you ever wanted to do something that seemed important to you, but you didn’t go ahead because you were gripped by the fear of failure? If so, you are not alone. The fear of failure is a crippling force that affects almost every single human being. Why? In an article in Forbes, Vanessa Loder wrote “When we go outside of our comfort zone, we feel scared.” She hit the nail on the head by using the word “scared”. That is the reason why the fear of failure grips so many of us when we wish to take giant leaps in our personal lives or professional lives.

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Like so many people here in the United State and around the world, I've had a very strong reaction to our election. Given the pre-election polls, I was shocked by the outcome, and given how I voted, I was disappointed by it. As I've ridden the roller coaster of intense emotions over the past week and listened to reactions, read articles, and talked with people in my life - I've been struck by the profound level of division and disconnection in our society, which actually conce s me as much as almost anything else right now.

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One of the world’s foremost leadership experts, Dr Marshall Goldsmith (who is like a virtual mentor to me) once said “Personal contact matters — and matters greatly”. When I was an Executive Coach, I came across many CEOs and MDs who were very emphatic on the personal touch. Regardless of whether you are in a leadership role or not (in a professional capacity), you must have come across situations where you acted as a leader. Leadership is a very wide and deep area, and it covers many aspects of human behaviour.r

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When was the last time someone told you about something they wish to achieve? Whether they are looking at doing something big or doing something minor, there is an underlying reason for wanting to achieve that goal. At the end of the day, what most people seek is joy, fulfilment, pleasure, and a sense of achievement. One thing that I am very emphatic on is clarity. So, the next time you wish to do something which will give you joy, fulfilment, pleasure, and a sense of achievement, please gain clarity on four things in particular. And, here they are:

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In his book Public Speaking For Success, Dale Carnegie gives accounts of many people of knowledge who did not publicly share what they knew, purely because they were gripped by the fear of public speaking. When I first stepped into the public speaking arena, I thought that confidence was all that I needed to become an impactful speaker. That was far from the truth.

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Have you ever hid under the bed covers, not wanting your love to see you? Or have you cringed at the thought of seeing yourself in the bathroom mirror? Were you competitive with your siblings or your parents about the size of your body? Has anyone you love, has anyone close to you, been judgmental about your body? Are you, or have you ever been, in a relationship where your love didn’t like your body? The fact of the matter is that our bodies and how we feel about our bodies and ourselves can dramatically impact our relationships, either for good or for bad.

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I recently gave a TEDx talk in which I reflected on what I've seen and learned over the past fifteen years - researching, writing, and speaking about essential human experiences in the workplace. As I addressed in this talk, I believe that for us to thrive professionally, especially in today's world, we must be willing bring our whole selves to the work that we do. And, for the groups, teams, and organizations that we're a part of to truly succeed, it's essential to create an environment where people feel safe to bring all of who they are to work.

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As we were rushing around to get out the door for our 4th of July weekend trip to the lake, I misplaced my iPhone and was forced to leave without it...for 4 days! What at first seemed like a curse, ended up being a blessing! After the initial panic wore off, I actually felt free and liberated...and had lots of fun with Michelle, the girls, and our friends on the trip (probably more fun tha I would have had if my phone was with me).

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On January 7th, 2016, my big sister, Lori Dempsey Robbins, passed away after an almost four year journey with ovarian cancer. Lori was 45 and the single mom of our 11 year old niece. She was my first friend and one of my greatest teachers.

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Given the focus of my work, especially in the past five years since the release of my book Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken, which is all about authenticity and vulnerability, I’m constantly in situations where I’m talking about, encouraging, and seeing the positive impact of vulnerability.

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What do you think someone will think of you, or how will they feel about you when they meet you for the first time? What type of ‘mark’ will you leave on them? Have you ever met someone for the first time, and thought or felt “There is something significant about this person?” I read a quote many years ago which changed the way I conducted myself in a professional capacity. The quote was “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” by Will Rogers. Then, I extended the influence of this quote to my personal life.

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A friend of mine called me out on something important last week. He said, "Mike, this 'story' you have about things being 'hard' for you isn't really true. It seems to me that things come pretty easy, you just make them hard by saying they are. What if you started saying and owning that certain things come easy to you?"

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I had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week - I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reaso I never was able to figure out how to float on my back when I learned to swim as a kid and as an adult it hasn't really been something that has come up as an issue in my life (although it has always been something that I wanted to learn, felt a bit embarrassed about not being able to do, and also didn't quite understand).

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In early March of 2011, I was sitting in my car in the parking lot of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Half Moon Bay, Califo ia, where I was scheduled to speak later that morning. Although it was a pretty big event, I wasn't feeling all that nervous about it-I had other things on my mind. I called one of my best friends, Theo, to reach out for his support.

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How do you feel about celebrating? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know, you probably enjoy it. However, I notice that as much as I like to celebrate, I sometimes find it challenging as well. Here are some of the reasons that I use not to do it: - I don't have the time or money to celebrate right now, there's work that needs to get done - Things aren't yet as good as they "should" be for me to stop and celebrate - People will think I'm weird, naive, or obnoxious if I celebrate too much

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What percentage of your waking hours are you "plugged in" (i.e. checking things on the internet, doing email, texting, playing with your wireless device, watching TV, posting to Facebook or Twitter, and more)? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, probably more than you'd like to admit.

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My wife Michelle read the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and has transformed our house over the past few months. I’ve enjoyed and appreciated all that she has shared with me about the book, and especially all that she has done to de-clutter and tidy up. However, until this past weekend, I hadn’t really engaged in the process much myself. But, starting with my clothes and then moving onto my books, I had a transformational experience over the past few days going through everything and letting go of a LOT.

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How often do you compare yourself to others? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, probably more than you'd like to admit. And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel very good or work very well, does it?

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My friend Rich came over to my office last week and we had a wonderful and authentic conversation about what's going on in each of our lives right now. I'm so grateful to have people in my life like Rich whom I can talk to and get real. Authenticity creates freedom and having people around us we can truly be ourselves with is so important. Rich and I talked vulnerably about our relationships, our challenges, the things we're most excited about, and some stuff we'd both like to change about ourselves and our lives.

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Let’s say Geena is your friend of many years. She is a smart, creative, go-getter and beautiful to top it off - a source of admiration for many. Yet still, she confides in you, whenever she lands a major success like getting published in a popular publication or being accepted into a competitive position, she has this creeping sense of being a fraud, as if she does not deserve it, brushing it all off with “oh, it’s really nothing.”

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There’s a lot involved in becoming a self-published or traditionally published author, but there’s nothing like seeing your efforts in a paperback or hardback copy you hold in your hands. Your dream becomes your reality, and it’s a feeling of accomplishment you don’t soon forget. But it’s also a process that involves many steps, as well as costs that new writers need to be aware of.

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A simple action sent me back, in memory, to the first time I became aware of attaching an untrue story to an experience. See if you recognize your own predilection or habit of doing this. I needed to open a new pint of Half & Half. The container had that opening that requires you pull the flaps just right to create the V-shaped spout. I started the pull and had a flashback. I don’t recall my age, but I was old enough to get myself ready for school without adult supervision (but still quite young). I needed to open a new half-gallon of milk for my cereal.

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Someone emailed this comment to me: “They say live and learn, but I think we should just LIVE. Learning is overrated. We would never accomplish anything.” Do you agree or disagree? This comment gave me pause; and I could have chosen to go down a certain mental-emotional path of disagreement. But, I chose a different one because my primary focus, fun, and fulfillment is about and comes from learning.

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Do you ever wonder if you’re on the right road of your life? If this is or has been your experience, how did you manage yourself? A friend and I took a road trip using her GPS to get us from New York City to Louisiana. We wanted to beat the anticipated July Fourth traffic, so left Thursday evening and drove until we stopped for the night.

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Lists are handy to help you stay organized. But, what if your list leads you into overwhelm instead of focus, achievement, and fulfillment? One of my newsletter readers emailed that he was not able to focus or move forward on any of his goals, and included a list of almost thirty items he’d written down for himself, and added there was more not included. He felt overwhelmed, and this left him stuck in place. I looked at the list and immediately saw why he felt this way.

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A writer, especially a new writer, is understandably excited and eager to get his/her manuscript to an agent for consideration or self-published. But, it’s imperative you submit writing that shows an agent there’s reason to be interested in you as a promising writer, or make certain it’s ready to self-publish. As a writer, you are attached to your manuscript—your baby. I get that. As someone who provides services for writers, I get attached too . . . because I care deeply about assisting clients to have better experiences as writers, with their first and subsequent manuscripts.

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Is there really one question or method that can help you answer each or all three of these questions? Let’s find out. First, a few thoughts about each . . . Life Purpose

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Self-motivation flows from the importance we attach to today. I am reading this amazing book called, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steven Chandler and each chapter is a HUGE nugget of thought provoking, spirit lifting, energizing inspiration. This morning I randomly open the book to this entry, “Make today a masterpiece.” Chandler says that most of us live our lives hypnotized, thinking that we have all the time in the world to do what we want. When we live this way we end up sleepwalking past life’s finest opportunities.

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To abbreviate or not to abbreviate—that is the question. In this day and age of texting, people are becoming adept at using abbreviations. However, this is not appropriate, for the most part, when writing fiction or nonfiction, unless your characters have dialogues that involve texting. You have to spell out the words. There is a lot more to know about abbreviations in creative and formal writing, of course, but here are several common occurrences writers are sometimes unfamiliar with or confused by.

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We are immersed in a storm of information turbulence daily, sometimes we really do not see the wood for the trees and increasingly the search for ‘silence’ permeates the mind but escapes like a wonderful dream lost.

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Long before I became The Man Inspiring Millions, an international author of several books, a sought after inspirational speaker, the authority in the field of Mind Nutrition and a sought after brand, I came to a realisation. Every winning individual and every winning team has had to come to this realisation in order for them to achieve and surpass the goals and dreams that they set out to do. After all, the majority of people have goals and dreams. Many want to go places, achieve certain milestones and contribute significantly to the world they live in but sadly, many never start.

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All too often you hear of people who talk about goal setting. Yet you my friend are well aware that many goals have been set only to have never been achieved, worst yet, they were never even started. By now you are must be also aware of the fact that time stops for no one. If in doubt, check your calendar.

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Barely two months in 2010 and already many a New Year’s Resolutions have been broken. Why are they so difficult to keep? I call February, the forgotten month. Resolutions will have long disappeared until a birthday or the festive season closing into another new year. Achieving your goals requires you to really understand what you want, why you want it, the emotional connection you have attached to it (i.e the price you are willing to pay to do it as opposed the price of suffering having not achieved it). It requires guts to take action because it will mean a change of habits.

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If you’ve never worked with an editor and you’re wondering things like what’s involved, how much it will cost, how long it will take, and other such aspects, here are some helpful facts for you to know. The more informed you are, the easier the editing process will be for you. First, it’s important that you understand what an editor can and should do for you and your manuscript, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, which includes memoir.

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The EGO has landed… In Your Workplace! We spend on average a third of our daily lives in our workplace. Many of us have little choice but to work to live, while others more fortunate, work for them is a vocation – their work is their life! Whatever your position is, the dynamics within the workplace will have a distinct effect on you to a greater or lesser degree, and moreover the fortunes on whether the enterprise is one of long-term success, a constant struggle or failure will rely on the what, where and who rule.

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What makes suspense work in a novel? There’s quite a lot to know about this, but here are some highlights.

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Why do we put things off? Believe it or not most people procrastinate because of anxiety. The list of defense mechanisms (otherwise known as excuses) is: * Unprepared * Waiting for the right time * Feelings of inadequacy * Not organized enough * Waiting for inspiration * Not enough money * Too busy Let's get clear here! There is a difference between coming up with a strategic plan and procrastinating. To cut to the chase I'll tell you what the common denominator is with procrastination, FEAR.

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I was told many years ago as a boy that the difference between man and beast was our power to choose. Yes, free-will ladies and gentlemen. Leaving out natural phenomena, all else around us and often in us stems from a deep lying source called choice. Choice is the younger submissive cousin of thought and choice will not do anything unless thought issues the command to choose. What choice decides on doing depends on what big cousin was thinking! There is no missing link from thought to choice, it is seamless.

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Best-selling author James Michener said, “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” Many writers impede their progress and stifle their creativity by not doing two particular “somethings” while writing their first draft and once their draft is completed—and waste time and energy by not doing them. Writing the Draft

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What are your sand, pebbles and boulders? This may sound like a perplexing question yet that very concept had a significant impact on a number of people earlier this month when I presented Excuse Free Success: Winning by Losing! to a group of entrepreneurs.

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Imagine you are standing at the edge of a cliff. Deep inside you have a rising desire to jump. You know in your heart that if you could get to the other side of the canyon, there would be amazing gifts and rewards waiting for you. Gifts that would make your heart sing. You just know it. However, you are scared to take the leap. For one thing, you have never jumped so far before. For another thing, you don’t actually know for a fact that you will make it to the other side. So, do you take that leap to discover what you want in your heart?

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School buses, cooler mornings, the bugle of an elk, glimpses of yellow leaves painted amongst the trees – all signs of Fall approaching at a time when I want summer to last a wee-bit longer! I’m not certain where time flies, especially when it comes to beautiful Colorado summer days that I love so dearly. But as these warm summer days lead to the serenity of Fall, I find myself eager to embark into another one of my favorite seasons.

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Which is more important: the structure of your life or the foundation of who you are? One individual provided an extreme example of why this is important. A friend/coaching client asked me to help him find his footing about a work-related incident. He works in the mental health field where clients receive whatever assistance they need, as well as guidance to live as independently as possible. A co-worker is away for a while, so my friend and members of his team have each taken on several of her clients. One of these additional clients received money to make payments, but lost it.

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Goals, Strategies, and Systems vs. Magnetic Visions. What thoughts are triggered when you consider this? Which one feels like a better “ride” for you? Wallace Wattles wrote in his book, The Science of Getting Rich — “Man is a thinking center, and can originate thought. All the forms that man fashions with his hands must first exist in his thought; he cannot shape a thing until he has thought that thing . . . .

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Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you had everything in place and everything was neat and organized? Do you cringe at what you’ve shoved behind your closet doors or packed in a drawer just to get it out of the way? Do you ever feel your environment is bogging you down but you don’t know where to start to change that? Take a minute to consider what clutter you have. I bet it falls into one of 3 categories. TRASH: You’d be surprised how much “junk” you have in your home that you don’t really want and neither does anyone else.

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I have been talking a lot lately with women who are telling me that they are working hard, quite often achieving their goals, and yet still not feeling successful, accomplished, or good about what they are doing. A typical story goes like this: You decide that you want to accomplish a big project, for example, writing your book. You work on it for six months. You create your action plan, you meet all of your mini-goals or milestones, and you finally finish your book. You have a completed manuscript! And yet, you don't feel all that accomplished for putting the final edits on it.

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Expectations I first learnt about expectations when I started doing online / distant healing work for others almost 5 years ago on eBay (smiles as it brings up great memories). I learnt that it is best not to have expectations for a healing session, because the session is governed by the clients highest good in that moment, often things happen that may not be what is wanted, but I know it is what the client needs at the time. Expectations tend to block the flow of energy. In my opinion, an expectation is a sense of controlling what will happen, and maybe how it will happen.

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Every where you turn these days you find material about the Law of Attraction. I have read endless articles and books that seem to regurgitate the same information. When people have tried everything they are told to do in these books to manifest what they want and still fail to do so,they assume that they are not energetically aligned to their goal,or that they are not visualizing enough or correctly or they are not vibrating at a higher vibration as they should to manifest what they want.

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In my coaching practice, I hear it time and time again: "Ugh, it's wintertime. It's cold and dark...and I feel stuck!" Entering into the winter season can bring up a lot of fear, anxiety, and struggle for you if you "fight" against it.

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For many, mainstream is like a tailored suit; for some, it’s like a straightjacket. Are you swimming in the wrong stream or against the current? Mainstream, in this writing, means demonstrating via your life, work, relationships, etc., an “acceptable” model or role model, as much as possible—a model that is allowed some leeway as long as it’s a composite of descriptions provided by the various prevalent social, religious, and educational systems and models, as well as family and cultural descriptions or models.

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Live From The Inside Out It’s difficult to feel beautiful when our society bombards us with messages that beauty means "looking" like a model. The standards of beauty have shifted so far that we no longer feel beautiful unless we are a size 0, inject ourselves with botox, wear $400 shoes, and exist on a diet of lettuce and diet coke. How many women actually look like those fashion models? And why would we bother trying? Most of the time it appears these fashion models are painfully unhappy.

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The depth of inherent experiences to be accessed directly from Source of Success is something that I am very proud to be associated with. I am not too proud however to except that I am now at a stage of my life where any changes in one’s career can be for some, catastrophic. Now don’t be alarmed by my use of such a word, I am only expressing what one individual said to me after being made laid off at ‘ZERO’ notice in mid-life. The ceiling on the world caved in for this long standing successful professional. Can you see where I am going with this? No? Ok, let me be clear.

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I spent the first half of my life as a svelte size 8 the other half as very obese. In hindsight, unlike many people who have never known what it feels like to be thin, I know what being thin feels like,but I also know what being fat feels like.However what has always remained constant is that I have never felt good enough, even when I was thi I didn't feel thin enough, I guess my becoming fat was only going to be a matter of time.

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When 64-year-old Diana Nyad made it to a Key West, Florida shore yesterday afte oon after swimming from Cuba 53 hours across the Florida Straits without a shark tank, her fairy tale came true. With her two previously failed attempts, she applied lessons learned and a whole team of wisdom keepers to aid her in yesterday’s successful 2-day, 2-night swim across a waterway known for sharks, jellyfish and crazy weather patterns.

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I’m a solopreneur who enjoys what I do; so I was amazed when I woke one morning not wanting to do any of it! I had to assess what had happened and flip it. It started the prior week, and proved to be a needed reminder of what I’d discovered about to-do vs. inspired-to-do, and temporarily forgot. I had my usual projects and tasks to attend to, as well as new ones. Added to this were conce s about several people I love. It was easy to become involved emotionally (stressed). When stressed, our tendency is to attempt to do everything as though nothing is different.

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With just a simple phrase, you can either build someone up, or you can tear them down. And what other people say toyouhas the same effect. While words are only one of the many ways we communicate with each other, they are the most common and the most effective. But what most people often forget is thathowwe say something, the specific words we use, is just as important as what we actually say.

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You may have a core “switch” set to keep you safe. What if self-sabotage is actually your switch doing its job? Maybe it’s time you give this a closer look. You can apply what follows to any area of your life where you feel attaining success is a struggle, but let’s start with money/wealth/abundance—whatever your word choice is . . . because money has such highly-charged emotional, self-worth, self-esteem attachments to it. Let’s imagine you don’t have the financial situation you’d prefer—but you really want it.

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Your gift is what you do in your unique way. Ironically, you may do it so naturally, you don’t recognize it for what it is or realize what you might do with it. Whatever you do in life, you can have a more joyful, meaningful experience if you shine the light on and share what is unique about you. We sometimes assume the way we do something is how everyone does it. This isn’t necessarily, and usually isn’t, the case. This is why something you do that you don’t think is very special or unique might be seen as very special or unique by someone else.

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Be perfect or be on purpose? Which one of these has been “driving your bus” so far? If you or someone you know struggles with perfectionism, can this hold you back from living on purpose? Ask someone to walk to the moon and you’ll hear, “Not realistic,” as a response. They wouldn’t have a problem giving that answer. Ask some people to be perfect and you can almost hear the inner and outer dialogue start — “You have no idea how hard I try to be just that.” What was the appropriate response to the second request?

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For better or worse, without your past you wouldn't be standing here today in all your richness, full of possibility - and that is a gift we awaken to daily.

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As humans we like to hang on. We like to accumulate. It’s a part of our nature; it may even be a survival instinct dating back to prehistoric times of scarcity. Even our society places a value on accumulating, whether it’s material possessions, skills, knowledge or even relationships. Yet there is little mention of "letting go" in our modern world.

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By now, you probably know that creating a solid Action Plan and Blueprint are key to envisioning and following through on any BIG project, from building your business to publishing your book to reaching your health or fitness goals. If you plan correctly, you will have not only a juicy vision of your BIG project; you will also end up with a thorough and easy to execute day-by-day and week-by-week plan of how you will get from point A to point B, while still having plenty of time left over to enjoy your life. But did you know that if you create the details of your plan before being clear

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As we reach the end of June, we are coming upon the half-year mark.

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What does your block look like? How does it behave? Here are some tips to help you kick the “buts” about blocks. I don’t believe in writer’s block, just the fact that one or more questions need to be asked; and, relaxed patience is needed while the answer comes to you. When I attempted my first book, I went back and forth about how to present the information; and did this for two years. I made numerous lists of what I wanted in the content, mind-mapped, and used a lot of paper.

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True prosperity represents well-being in all areas of our lives. We know men and women are different, but we didn’t know one particular difference affects their prosperity attraction quotient. Ellie Drake of BraveHeartWomen and Dr. Sugar Singleton hosted a teleconference that was as riveting as informative in its explanation of what they call the prosperity hormones of men and women. More information will be offered here, but one of the most obvious means to see and feel this difference is to compare marketing pieces you receive from men and from women.

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DEVELOP CLARITY ON WHAT YOU WANT Finding balance, fulfillment, prosperity and joy in your daily life really is possible, in fact, it is your birthright and destiny. You have the ability to be, have and become whatever you choose; limited only by the boundaries you set around yourself. Your beliefs about yourself and your world are ultimately responsible for determining your human potential. The good news is that you can learn to control how you feel about yourself. When you do, you can create a mindset ripe for success.r

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When people embark on a journey of love discovery, they focus on the physical and emotional side of their personality. Rarely do anyone consider the importance of spiritual self-discovery, even if they identify as spiritual side to their personality, when it comes to think of spiritual wellbeing, most commonly think of God. We are people made up of physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional dimensions. We experience the world and the experiences we go through in the world, by looking at them through these dimensions.r

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What is your motivation to discover or define your life purpose? Is this influenced, in any way, by the opinions of others? Someone I believe to be in her forties, shared that amid the busyness of her life, she’s trying to figure out what to do for the rest of her life (I suspect she really ...

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An e-book can satisfy your desire to write, act as a business building tool, and provide true value to others in many ways. There are guidelines should you use to guarantee its quality. Here are several key points you want to use to improve or guarantee value for readers. Consider them before you write or type the first word of your e-book or any other product you intend to sell to or share with readers. While you read these, notice how they apply to how you can market what you offer more effectively, as well. You’ve decided on your topic.

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What does prosperity mean to you? How’s that working for you? Wayne Dyer gave us a great quote about how to reframe: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” A statement from “Empower Me 365” is, “True prosperity is having something (anything) to share and ...

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If not now, when? Are you one of these people who are waiting for the right time to take action in your life? Did you ever think you might be getting in the way of “you”? If you really dig deep the reason why you probably aren’t taking action is because of the dreaded “f” word…..FEAR. It’s perfectly fine to have feelings of fear. Change and stepping out into the unknown can be scary. Our internal alarm system will go off and all our past issues and voices in our head will start to resurrect themselves.

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Do you have a person in your life now (or did) who frequently tells you what’s flawed about you or broken? Do you believe him or her? What might be going on with them, and you? "Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs." - Pearl Strachan Hurd I want to share a personal story with you in case you’ve ever experienced something similar or are doing so now. For a time, I had a person in my life who I knew from the start was there to allow me to learn something.

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You may have learned the same skills as your peers when you trained, but what is unique about you? What do you do or offer (or would like to) that’s different? Mike Litman said, “Your prosperity is hidden in the problem you were born to solve.” It’s not only about what is unique about you, but what you’d like to be unique about you.

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One out of many facts about our mind is that: In contrast to rationalists, empiricists, such as Aristotle, John Locke, and David Hume, believes that the mind gains knowledge from experience. Our mind is according to mere definition “The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; then goes on.” And life that has magic insight and all it is yielding to is to use our mind to think to feel and to be aware of the world around us, but how many have come within grasp of understanding the use of the basic tool.r

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Circumstances changes people -- for the Better. Growths are developing basic qualities like intelligence personality and expand skill, effort, strategies and persistence — it makes them more challenging. They teaches how to love hard things, persist, and master them at any given point. They don't need to be puffed. It's a life in which you fulfill your potential, you will automatically experience moment of blessed silence in your head and it's not just being happy all the time, a life of growth that is if you want to create real positive change in your lifer

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Every winning individual, team, organisation and athlete use their vision to attain their end reward. A winning mind knows that the road less travelled is filled with challenges. This is where Vision comes in. Unlike most people who are put off by challenges, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward even if it's no where to be seen in that moment. Vision is the ability to see into the future before the majority do. Vision is your GPS that will take you through to your destination no matter how dark the roads will be along the way. Vision is more than just day dreaming.

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How many times have you set out to do something, and when it doesn’t work out after the 1st or 2nd attempt, you decide that you’re not good at it, you’ll never learn how to do it, or it’s not for you? I often hear a story similar to this from women just before I start coaching with them. Some examples include: - “I posted my online dating profile 2 weeks ago, and while I’ve emailed with a couple of guys, I still haven’t met someone I’d like to go on a date with.

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What the World Needs Now Is Our Wholenessr By Lynda Klau, Ph.D.

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Anthony Robbins once said, "If you can't, you must. If you must, you can." When it comes to taking control of life, successful people do not try. They make taking control a must. Think of a time when something in your life became a must. You just had to do it. There were no ifs, buts, or maybes. When you absolutely have to do something, you just do it.

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How and what do you feel when a writer shares an insight or technique that creates a desired shift for you at the inner and/or outer level? Exactly! You’re reading this now, which means you have a desire to provide a similar experience for others through your unique offering: articles, e-books, and even books you may write. We life coaches feel deep motivation to assist others to self-empower.

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Ah, the thrill of being a new writer. You hold the image of or feel excitement about your completed or soon-to-be-completed project. What kind of clues might a new writer need; and will you avoid this kind of embarrassment? I received an email from the relative of a new writer. She was ...

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How often do you find yourself in an anxiety tizzy because of something you’re worrying about? In fact, you’re so upset or anxiety-ridden or regretful that you’ve forgotten to pay attention to the POTENTIAL for growth, opportunity, and joy that is unfolding at that very moment. I am a strong ...

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How often do you find yourself in an anxiety tizzy because of something you're worrying about? In fact, you're so upset or anxiety-ridden or regretful that you've forgotten to pay attention to the POTENTIAL for growth, opportunity, and joy that is unfolding at that very moment. I am a strong ...

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Have you ever noticed that it’s often times the small things that occupy and drain much of our time and energy? It’s those subtle things that unassumingly pile up - the lightbulb that needs to be replaced or the dress that needs to be returned or the parking ticket that needs to be paid or the ...

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Have you ever noticed that it's often times the small things that occupy and drain much of our time and energy? It's those subtle things that unassumingly pile up - the lightbulb that needs to be replaced or the dress that needs to be returned or the parking ticket that needs to be paid or the ...

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Some years ago I walked out to my automobile with the estimate to get it fixed in hand and said aloud in a rather disappointed and somewhat angry tone “not again?” Meaning “why are you, car, doing this to me”? How often have you witnessed yourself or others speaking nay ...

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Ever have one of those moments, events, or days when it appears if it can go wrong it seems to? Were you pleased with how you managed yourself, and the outcome? The event was one I not only looked forward to, but carefully planned for. My handouts, business cards, and artificial bonsai tree ...

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I Am Granting You Permission to Feel By Jodi Michele Cooley Jodi Michele Cooley Enterprises Most of us were not granted permission to express and experience our feelings. I am on a mission to change this. As the creator of the Feel It Thru method, my intention is to transform lives by ...

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Do you ever say or get the response to the question about how things are going, “Same old, same old,” or something similar? What does this really mean? I woke and, still under the covers, said my statement of “Good morning. Thank you for another day.” My ego-mind followed with the thought, “More of the same.” I sat up quickly because another part of me said, “That’s impossible. Every moment is a new one. If anything is the same, it has to be you: your perceptions, thoughts, words, actions, and behaviors.” That got my attention because it rang, rather clanged loudly, of Truth.

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Our bodies contain treasures of important and valuable information about our lives and our careers. This body wisdom is called intuition, calling our intuition to action can help us navigate our lives with more ease and confidence. Many of us, however, aren’t in practice of hearing and ...

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There are times when we pay attention and are able to see moments string together like a jeweler stringing pearls. Alter even one moment, especially because of an assumption, and the potential outcome shifts. One reason the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, is a popular classic is because of the ...

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Is sharing information in a form smaller than a manuscript right up your alley? Here are some tips to help you easily get it going and into the marketplace. Decide on a topic. Successful e-books aim at a niche market that seeks specific information. The best combination is to know what you ...

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Are you too busy trying not to lose in life and business to learn how to win? Leverage your time and energy the right way to create more of what you want to experience. “From this moment on, I refuse to settle for less than what I want!” Do you relate to this? Do you know what to do to make it ...

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Maybe what’s going on in the economy has nudged or forced you to consider how you can amp up every area of your business. Maybe this was on your mind before the shake-up, which has become a catalyst for shift sooner than later. You’ve probably heard some say that this is actually a time of new ...

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What we choose not only influences us in the moment, but beyond it. How well or often do you practice the power of choice?

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Meaningful life lessons are sometimes derived from unusual or unsuspected methods and revealed many years later. Recently, an image from when I was twelve years old came to mind. It was the first year a local elementary school held a weekend carnival. The usual junk food booths were there; but ...

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Let me start off by asking you a question. Do you ever talk to yourself? When I ask this question in my seminars, I usually find that there are two types of people. There are those who take a few seconds and put their hands up. They quickly realize that indeed they talk to themselves by way ...

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Do you know the quote, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten?” A preacher’s wife restated this in a way that made me take notice. Once again, I woke and channel surfed to the early-mo ing religious program. A preacher interviewed his wife; and though I’ll ...

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Is your tendency to believe greatness has to look a certain way? Does this belief hold you back from your true greatness? Your greatness is unique and reveals itself at the right time. You might as well be excellent until you’re great. But first, understand what this means. What your ...

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Let me ask you a couple questions. How many stressed out, unhappy, and directionless adults do you know? Now answer the same question but replace adults with kids 12 and younger. It’s a much smaller list isn’t it? I’ll bet a lot of the kids on your list are related to the adults from the first question. Coincidence? I think not.

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During a conversation with someone who wishes to move out of a lifetime of negative behaviors and beliefs, I realized as she spoke, that what it takes for her to feel better is for something outside of herself to improve or indicate a circumstance is getting better. Anyone even minimally ...

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“Bill, you asked me if I was just traveling or if I was on a journey. Aren’t they the same thing?” n “Not at all, A. J. Not at all.” “And the difference would be...” “When people are just travelin, they start out with the notion they’re gonna end up someplace by a certain time. They get ...

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When I was a child, my father would often say to me "Leyla, birds of a feather flock together"… I did not understand what he was saying to me… I was a child. As I grew older, and was in high school, he would say to me; "Leyla, you tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are." I ...

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For those who take life too seriously The fact is life is supposed to fun! Do you see fun on the faces of most of the people you come into contact with during a day? And what do they see when they look at your face? As a speaker specializing in personal empowerment, I find most audiences ...

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"Survive" or "Thrive"...which concept appeals to you? If you want to merely survive life and a mediocre existence is acceptable, don't bother reading any further. But if you prefer to thrive and experience the best life has to offer, read on! The following guide will help you achieve whatever ...

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You must fall in love with editing and rewriting or with your editor if you want what you write to be a good read for others. There really is no way around this. You can choose to improve your skills or you can choose to find a freelance editor you trust and work well with. Some new writers ...

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This is a question my clients who are new and aspiring writers always ask me. We write for different reasons: Enjoyment, challenge, and to share information or our creative effort. If you’re going to share what you’ve written, you’ll need a means or venue to get published. But you knew that, ...

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Enthusiasm is one reason why new writers gets anything written at all. Misconception of what else is involved is what usually rattles their enthusiasm. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. One reaso I wrote the e-book, “Write, Get Published, and Promote,”** was because my ...

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Is this the solution to our educational crisis or just more hype? I have spent 16 years trying to solve the riddle of "Learning Disabilities." After working directly with over a thousand Dyslexic, Hyperactive, Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) and "hopeless learning disabled students," I now ...

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We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours.” Dag Hammarskjold, 1905-1961 The dynamic role of gender and generational cohorts in shaping society’s future is a central theme of discussion, debate and study by economists, historians, psychologists and ...

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I once wrote that beliefs change, Truths never do. But how can we know which is which; and, why should we conce ourselves with the difference?

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Ahhh...the confusion about Law of Attraction, affirmations, ask/don’t ask...these things do swirl around in our minds. Can you really get the hang of using this Law so it works for you, and release doubts and fears? Of course. What are some of the things we need to know or remember in ...

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“You don’t have to get it right you just have to get it going.” – Mike Litma I’m a huge fan of this quote, and believe new or aspiring (and even experienced) writers can benefit by repeating it as often as needed. Wherever you are on your path as a writer, there’s a temptation to believe you ...

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Morning stretched itself awake as I made my way down to the shore and joined the handful of early risers. Lacy edges of waves lapped gently over my feet and I scrunched my toes in warm sand. Good time to build a sand castle. It was modest, done mostly for relaxation and meditation, not something ...

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If you’ve been sitting by your computer for days, weeks, months, or even years wringing your hands and wondering what’s stopping the words in your head from landing on the page, the following tips may provide some food for thought and quite possibly end your writer’s block: ...

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There is no need to work longer hours, take on 2nd jobs, set up strict budgets or sell personal property in order to stay afloat. Money problems are not causing your stress. Stress is causing your money problems! My goal is to help you remember the key to financial freedom and release your ...

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We love a good story, told well, that entertains us. But there are some who use stories for a different purpose: Justification for why they aren’t in control of themselves and, therefore, their lives. I have a call scheduled with someone who wants to tell me her story. Basically, she hopes ...

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I wish I’d coined the phrase, “Success comes in Cans.” Its accuracy was on my mind as I spent time with two people in Can’t Mode. One of them was open to reframing thoughts and statements; the other was not. One is currently in a funk and has been paying rent to live in Funkville for a couple ...

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Based on the book, “Visualize Confidence: How To Use Guided Imagery to Overcome Self-Doubt” Perhaps you’ve heard the old phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Have you ever remodeled a room? Planned a vacation? Have you ever applied for a new job, asked the boss for a raise, ...

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Is this the solution to our educational crisis or just more hype? I have spent 16 years trying to solve the riddle of "Learning Disabilities." After working directly with over a thousand Dyslexic, Hyperactive, Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) and "hopeless learning disabled students," I now ...

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We tend to think of time wasters as too much TV viewing, daydreaming, or anything that isn’t a productive use of minutes and hours. Here are a few you may not have considered. Gossip. What’s the point, really? Conveying needed information to the appropriate person or people is okay, but ...

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If you take hold of a pendulum and pull it a certain distance from center point then release it, the rebound swing in the opposite direction matches the distance you held it from center point. When we’ve felt restricted (allowed it) and “free” ourselves from that scenario, we may experience ...

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I spoke with a friend who just started a new job she doesn’t like. She really wants to start her own business doing something she’s very good at and enjoys. It’s not a matter of figuring out what it may be, she already knows and has done it in the past. During our conversation, she wanted to ...

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We all know the feeling. You have just set an exciting, compelling goal for yourself. Maybe the goal is to climb Machupichu or to create a new career or to begin dating again or to finally tell that less-than-supportive friend how she has hurt you. Whatever the goal is, it is something you know ...

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In my last article, I discussed the role that fear plays in our lives and introduced the idea that we can transform it into a positive force that works for us. Fear often creeps up when we are ready to pursue a compelling, juicy goal. Sometimes our fear is so big that it rears its head before ...

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The title of this article is the reality of writers culled down to five words. You want to see your article available online or in print or hold a copy of your book in your hands. The next desired reality is to see a response to all the energy, time, creativity, and passion you put into what ...

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If you ever feel your focus is faulty, check your commitment. But, also look at what else is going on in your life.

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“Leader “We come together for one purpose, To bring healing to the people of earthr To release old grievances, To help provide for others, To set reasonable boundaries, And to release all prejudice. In accord with “As Above, So Below,” We must work this healing in our own lives, By power of the Great Mother” Intror

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An important distinction needs to be made in the increasingly powerful field called Collaborative Leadership. There is a critical difference between a collaboration that results from two or more people who aren't sufficiently separate as individuals and a collaboration between individuals who are sufficiently whole.

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Confucius said, “It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.” Some might consider the quote’s candle a metaphor for the word “hope.” It could be that. It could also be trust in whatever we believe is larger than ourselves; a small action taken on our behalf as opposed to ...

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My friend and I were to attend an event near her house, so I went to stay with her for that purpose and a mini-break. Another houseguest she met a month ago was there. I’d heard a bit about the guest, but wasn’t prepared for how over-the-top she is. I discovered the guest doesn’t have “soft” as ...

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A funny thing happened on the way to writing an article about Gratitude. I changed my consciousness. For quite a while, I’ve been attaching "I am grateful for"in front of all of my affirmations. I had heard, and accepted, the words of others who spoke about the importance of gratitude. But ...

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One of my great joys lately is getting a pedicure. This treat used to be reserved for special occasions. I had one the day before I got married and then didn't have another one until almost 20 years later. I'm a frugal person, and out of the desire to use my discretionary income for things that I need and not necessarily for things that I want, I denied myself a regular pedicure.

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You experience life at both an inner and outer level. The inner level is about your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, perceptions, assumptions, etc. The outer level is where you take action based on what was just listed for the inner level. It’s also where you interact—or collide—with the results of ...

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End the age old war between your body, heart and mind and claim your power, beauty and freedom now!

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What might life look like if we held the belief that there are no mistakes? For some, this concept is, well, inconceivable. At first blush, it may even seem as though it excuses every thought, word, and action. Not really. A friend of mine once said, “I’m beginning to believe the only thing to ...

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Dr. Lynda Klau A Call to All Women: more than ever, we need to choose Self-Care as our first priority in order to fulfill our potential. Dear Woman, -Are you more “burned out” than you realize, running on empty most of the time?rn-Are you too drained to be truly present with the closest people in your life?rn-When people ask you how you’re doing, do you say “Great!” even though you’re dragging yourself around with your last ounce of energy?rn-Do you feel like your needs don’t count?

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I once heard the affirmation, “I am always in the right place at the right time.” I added “with right action” at the end. I used it for the travel aspect in making my transportation connections and in general over this past weekend when I visited a friend. I’d had a somewhat exhausting week and ...

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I use a three-day process when I feel or see a shift in my life and don’t want to jump without knowing where to jump. I state that between that moment and the end of the third day, I‘ll absolutely know what to do; and then I Put It Down, metaphorically, and do and think about other things. This ...

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What do you believe confidence is? Maybe you’re right, and maybe you’ll be surprised.

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Recently, I read an article that was based on questions stated by two lead characters in a movie. The male lead was fretting over changes and pending changes in his life, and kept saying to his wife, “What if it all goes wrong?” Her response was always, “What if it all goes right?” I’d had a ...

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When something goes missing, do you lose your cool or move to Plan B? Saturday morning, I woke to find myself unable to access my email account. Any of you who actively use your email for professional and personal reasons might identify with what I might have felt at that moment. And when a ...

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“You are old, Father William,” the young man said, “And your hair has become very white; and yet you incessantly stand on your head—do you think, at your age, it is right?” (From the works of Lewis Carroll) George Berkeley said, “Our youth we can have but today. We may always find time to grow ...

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5 Strategies for Enjoying Midlife when the Kids leave Home I was in conversation recently with another midlife woman and I asked her what word or thought comes to mind when thinking about this time of life. Her response was immediately, “freedom!” I thought that was interesting because it wasn’t my first thought, but it gave me reason to celebrate her reality.

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Are you traveling through life or are you on a journey? Are you looking forward or at the past? Your answers reveal a lot about the direction you’re going in and what kind of experiences you’ll have.

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7 Steps to Begin your Journey Many people during their midlife become utterly discouraged and downright depressed because they haven't fulfilled their dreams. What is a dream? It's a desire to create, build or do something that results in fulfillment of accomplishment or providing solutions. The accomplishment or solution can be personal or it can help others. Once a dream is realized, an internal strength demands dreaming some more. Dreams never go away but may change over time.

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When you feel you lack direction in life, business, or retirement, it’s frustrating. It doesn’t have to be this way, if you have two things clear in your mind. You feel you lack direction if you don’t have a destination point envisioned in your mind. A destination point, in this context, is a specific desired result—a vision of what that ideal result is. There are several things that hold people back from putting time into their vision for life, business, or retirement:r

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Do you ever feel inauthentic, like you wear a mask over what you believe you know, or fear, about who you really are? The trinity can help you follow the path to your authentic-self destination. I read Flip the S.W.I.T.C.H. (How to Turn On and Turn Up Your Mindset) by PJ McClure, The Mindset Maven, which he gives away on his website. I don’t want to spoil your experience of reading PJ’s brilliant book by recounting his content, nor is this a review. But, he did get me thinking about what I consider the trinity of self-realization and authenticity: Attitude, Mindset, and Personal Truth.

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Do you carry the feeling of not being your authentic self or living authentically, and a fear of doing so? If your answer is yes, here are two significant causes for this you need to be aware of.

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Trying to be positive when that’s not how you feel is kind of like being hungry with a plate of food in front of you, but allowing yourself only a few or no bites. And then there’s the guilt, right?

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Trees don’t try to keep their leaves when autumn arrives, nor do they resist new growth in the spring. But, that’s how we sometimes approach our lives. Life asks, insists really, that we engage a continuous shedding and new growth aspect. Maybe you’re trying to hang onto something it’s time to let go of or trying to change something not ready to shift just yet.

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This is an interesting question. Perhaps because using the word 'if' presumes that it is not certain that such an question will be asked at all. Are you therefore anticipating the question being asked? Or just covering all bases as part of your interview preparation? If I were the interviewer asking such a question, it would be to dig a little deeper into your thought processing... that is, how you reply, will tell me more about YOU the interviewee, than the actual information or content given.

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Could a lesson from Super Nanny apply to you and your personal and professional life? If you feel stressed and overwhelmed… yeah. The parents Super Nanny Jo Frost went to help were well-meaning—they wanted to give their children the best head start in life. Unfortunately, this meant not only school and homework hours for each child, but LOTS of additional activities to help them be well rounded individuals, as well. Super Nanny pointed out two things:r

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This particular reason keeps the same problem or problems around far longer than you ever imagined they would be. It’s also what contributes to your feeling stressed, exhausted, frustrated, and why little to no lasting progress is made, no matter what you do. Think of one issue you’ve been personally struggling with for a while, say, five years or longer. It might be money, weight, health, business or career, or something else (more about what the real issues may be in a moment).

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Whatever you believe is involved in improvement or success, the power of a decision is key. It will help if you understand what this really means.

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This is a questio I get all the time where I teach yoga. The resort where I teach, we have "Hatha Yoga" listed every morning at 8am and people always seem confused about what style of yoga that represents. I'm going to clarify for you what what hatha yoga means as simply as I can and then provide a small list of "styles" of yoga which fall within the hatha yoga system.

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Mark Twain said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Whatever you pursue in your outer life will never fill the inner void created by feeling inauthentic; you have to fill it yourself, and first.

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...and other truths you need to know. It would be so great if we could only cling to the truth and the truth is you are not fat. You're probably thinking, "Hey, you don't know me and I think I'm pretty fat." And I would reply, fat is extra flesh which lies under the skin (known as visceral fat) and you may have a bunch of that under your skin but it is not who you are. In this article, I'm going to outline a few truths about you and some steps for making positive changes in how you see and identify yourself.

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When you feel empowered you can accomplish anything you desire. Empowerment for women doesn’t mean you have to burn your bra or spit at the end of the bar. It doesn’t mean you need to be aggressive or stare down the nearest competitor with vigor. But there are a few things you can do to set yourself on the road to empowerment. 1. Value relationships where you are an equal. This applies to both personal and professional relationships where you are respected and valued as a person for what you believe and the ideas you bring to the table.

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Overwhelm blocks productivity, creativity, enjoyment… and even income! You can begin to improve this starting today. In my article, “What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean?”, I mentioned I’d created a mind map. Since then, I revisited my mind map and removed a few things listed there. They’re terrific ideas, but they don’t really “crank my tractor.” This is something you might keep in mind, too.

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Who gets the corner office? The woman who maneuvers and manipulates? The woman who is constantly pleasing? Whether you are a business woman, entrepreneur or corporate leader in training – your goal of the corner office is commendable. The woman who gets the corner office has these top 5 traits. These empowering traits, preferably habits, will sharpen your focus while on the path to the corner office. Ignore any suggestions of ‘hoping’ to reach the corner office or being satisfied with a view onto the back alley.

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When is enough enough? Is your ‘truth-telling’ getting you in trouble? What happens when you first meet someone? Do you get diarrhea of the mouth? Do you clam up not saying a word? There’s a fine balance between truthfully representing your personality and making a good first impression. You need to choose your words carefully and give the right ‘spin’ – yes, spin. This is where you begin to shape the perception others will have of you.

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When it comes to running a business, there is so much to think about. Organizing and keeping on top of daily operations, marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, employees, vendors, etc. It all pretty much takes up a business owner's time. These are definitely important areas to focus on but when have you (or have you ever) made a point of literally stepping outside of your business and into the shoes of your customer to see how your business is perceived?

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There probably aren't many people on the planet who don't know about the upcoming nuptials of one of the most famous bachelors in the world. Getting married is a pretty big step in life for anyone, and doing it before the eyes of millions is thankfully not what the rest of us have to take on! Still, William and Kate are going to be in "business" a long time, and we can already see they are determined to color a little outside the lines and run their own show despite all the trappings of tradition around them.

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Anyone who has been through this will tell you just how incredibly helpless, useless and despairing one can feel. Depression numbs and throws into reverse the will to exist, it instantly takes you out of society and spills you deep into your lowest self, it brings your energy and capabilities to a shuddering halt, your self-image deteriorates and your self-worth vanishes. Depression to put it simply, is the nemesis of what being a human being is all about.

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At irregular intervals in our daily lives, we all encounter difficulty. Like many of the other contesting emotional experiences, the self-empowerment gained through embracing and learning from these moments of challenge can be exhilarating. We should not choose to cheat our INNERMOST POWERS by circumventing problems; rather we should apply our mental, physical and spiritual energy to the difficulty in-hand.

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Patience and tolerance are behaviors and states of mind to practice, right? How well do you do with them? Questions about Patience and Tolerance came to me after I spent extended time with someone who couldn’t seem to talk about anything that wasn’t unpleasant. All of us need a dose of healthy venting at times; but what I mean here is non-stop negative chatter about anything and everything, not conversation about a specific matter that genuinely needs attention or compassion. If such chatter goes on overlong, I get the heebie-jeebies.

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Does your life look the way you planned it? Most of us planned out in our minds from the time we were children on how we would like our life to look like, as we got older. We might've even mapped out a strategy of where we should be at a certain point in our lives. But unfortunately and fortunately life always hands us different obstacles and usually they're unforeseen. Woody Allen said it best "How do you make God laugh? Tell him your plans." Sometimes we think we've got life all figured out and then life hands us a curve ball, something that we have no control over.

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Job stability seems a rare promise these days. Downsizing and resizing companies continues to be a predominant sign of our economically-challenged times, and there is plenty of worry about the axe falling when you least expect it. However, on the other side of the coin, you may be hanging onto a job that is actually doing you more harm than good.

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One of Murphy’s Law states, “There’s never enough time to do something right, but there’s always enough time to do it over.” Doing it right the first time would mean no mistakes, no regrets and no doubts. But if you didn’t make mistakes, have regrets or deal with doubts then what would you learn? Very little. At least not the important stuff. It’s the challenges, missed opportunities and mistakes that create the biggest lessons. The only time it doesn’t serve you is when you fail to pay attention. That alone is a lesson to learn.

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Are you a member of the Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Club? What you’re about to read may inspire you to cancel your membership.

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Do you ever feel trying to be positive is more like one step forward and two or more steps back? There is a good reason you feel this way. You may believe you’re obligated to be positive 24/7; and that if you were, everything about your life you don’t like would shift to what you want. And, you’ve likely discovered that “Fake it till you make it” doesn’t work. It may even make you feel worse.

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What's important about a relationship? Everything! True success comes within the confines of authentic relationships. Anything less is superficial. You buy and sell based on relationships. You hire and fire based on relationships. You agree or disagree based on relationships. Relationships are necessary for every endeavor you attempt. Since you know the significance of a relationship, why do you (and me) mess them up so much of the time? When was the last time you took an inventory of your relationships? Or do you just think your relationship "health" will maintain itself?

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Do you wake every day, move through your day, and go to bed with problems on your mind? Maybe you’d like to do something about that right now. What can you do that’s quick? Reframe the problem or your perceptions about it to make a difference, even if just a small shift at first. I listened to an interview with Marcia Wieder and she said something like, “Life is not meant to be just about addressing problems.” How often you might feel that your days are all about problems! Maybe thinking that way has become a habit.

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Does your career fit you? Maybe you feel like the jobs you've had have did not use your full potential, and felt less than fulfilling. If you enjoy having deep conversations with people about their most cherished goals, then a life coaching certification from http://OwenLifeCoachInstitute.com (an internationally recognized, and self-paced program) can help you start an inspiring new career! Top 11 reasons to become a life coach:

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Everyone has blessings in their life, however, there is a good number of people who couldn’t tell you what they are if their life depended on it. These are the people who complain to a great extent, expect way too much from others, and rely heavily on success to come from nowhere. Being grateful can have an enormous effect on your life, if you start counting your blessings. 1. Being grateful improves your disposition. It makes you happier and therefore, more approachable and likeable.

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Attitude is a choice. Women are confronted daily with situations, words, outcomes that force them to choose a response. That response is based decidedly on their attitude. Attitude is the difference between winning the battles, but losing the war. How many times have you realized that your attitude saved a business deal, a relationship, or your life?

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Attitude is a choice. Women are confronted daily with situations, words, outcomes that force them to choose a response. That response is based decidedly on their attitude. Attitude is the difference between winning the battles, but losing the war. How many times have you realized that your attitude saved a business deal, a relationship, or your life?

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Having been born in the 60s, I grew up during the time when women were rebelling against their traditional roles.They went to work, got divorced, called for equality and marched for the ERA. With deep gratitude, I celebrate all of those women who forged the path before me, who brought me to this point. But, today, I see that something was lost along the way. I learned to be so strong, so independent, so accomplished that I stopped needing anyone.

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Richard Bach said, “You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true.” Are you working on your dream, or feel too stuck to move? There are three keys for goal setting and getting. When something other than achievement or accomplishment is the result, one or more keys have not been used to unlock a particular “door.” KEY 1 Do you acknowledge you have a dream or goal? Some never get that far. Some have a dream or goal but never start toward it. Some start and stop. Which applies to you?

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It's no secret that what you wear says a lot about who you are, your self-esteem, and your professionalism. Additionally, your work clothes "brand" your image on the job. So if you want to be taken seriously and be successful in your career, you have to dress accordingly. But you don't have to wear stodgy stuff or be endlessly confined in panty hose. As Mark Twain said, "Clothes make the man." And they also make the woman!

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Successful working women have many things to overcome. 1. She doesn’t need love and attention. Not true! Successful working women thrive on love and attention. They value positive recognition, honest feedback, and respect. There’s a picture of a woman moving fast, climbing, and earning in a blur where she doesn’t stop to smell the roses. False!

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What gets your employees, contractors, or freelancers charged and ready to go? If you don’t know you should find out because the very success of your business could depend on it. And besides, why wouldn’t you want to work with a group of people who are raring to go, bringing you tons of customers, making you huge profits, and eagerly spreading your message? So what can you do to keep the spark alive? Listen to what motivates them. Here are the top 5 things that motivate your closest allies;

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Every relationship’s cornerstone is based on trust. And trust comes from telling the truth. So what is the reason so many relationships fail? Here are five: 1. The Half Truth. Telling the other person only what you want them to know or what they only want to hear is a slippery slope. Jack Nicholson told Diane Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give, “I’ve always told you some version of the truth.” 15 minutes later he had a heart attack. Nothing breaks trust more than finding out your skirt was stuck in your pantyhose from the waiter rather than your husband.

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Customer retention, relationship management, and how a business owner provides customer service is extremely important to the bottom line. Everyone knows it cost more money to find a new customer than to retain an existing one. So why not give it your all to satisfy your customer’s needs. Every customer wants something. It doesn’t matter what it is, they want it yesterday. If you could know ahead of time what they wanted, that’d make life so much easier. So, instead of the typical Top 5, let’s do a Top Ten piece. Here it is – just for you!

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I cringe when I hear people interchange the terms self-esteem and self-confidence. It’s no wonder everyone is confused. The fact is they are two very distinctive foundations of self—and not at all the same in any instance. I want to share with you some defining differences because I believe if you understand what it is and where it comes from you can quickly learn to take a hold of it and change it more quickly to the level you’d like it to be.

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You are aware of some costs to you from being negative—too aware, likely. But there’s a new way it might cost you, and it’s not on the horizon, it’s happening now.

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We all experience having a short fuse at times, though some seem to have this more often. What’s really going on; and can two simple methods make a difference? Thoughts that motivated my recent article, “Do You Experience Mixed Feelings About Being Patient and Tolerant?” didn’t stop when I typed the last word. I’d likened getting to the end of your patience or tolerance to a glass filling with liquid until it spills over. It’s the same with losing—or loosing—your temper.

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Knowing when to say no is a major first step in getting to yes. How? Psychologically, when people hear no their immediate reaction is how they can turn that ‘no’ into a yes. For instance, when you tell the car salesperson not today, they begin to figure out ways to make the deal even sweeter – to your advantage. Another example is when you say no to your kids having 20 kids for a sleepover. Then they will begin negotiating to the manageable 6 friends.

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He's so irritating! She drives me crazy! I cringe when he walks in the room! I can't even listen to her talk! Does this sound like something you hear yourself saying at times? Is there someone in your life that just pushes your buttons? Is there a person in your family, workspace or circle of acquaintances that you find yourself avoiding because they simply drive you nuts? YOU are NOT alone! This is a very common theme that I hear from both my private clients and those in my workshops. I invite you to consider a perspective adjustment that may change the way you think.

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Think I'm talking about the Oprah factor? No, not this time. This particular O factor, which can be a challenge for practically every woman in business, is critically important to your success. What is it? It's Organization - with a capital O!

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When it comes to being in business, the road to success can be long and hard, marked by many highs and lows and everything in between. Like life, our business can make us ride an emotional roller coaster - if we let it. We may jump for joy when we land a new client or enter into a profitable partnership, or we may fall into despair when we lose a great employee or our line of credit maxes out and the upcoming financial forecast looks grim.

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You may be familiar with the movie based on the book Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The premise of the story is that people who are on the receiving end of a good deed, in turn, pay that forward by doing good deeds for three other people, thereby creating a chain of good deeds that eventually spread around the world.

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Performing on the job depends on many variables: our skill set, mindset, personality type, and attitude. At any moment, we may carry out any number of tasks that call on us to be able to think, move, and execute practically simultaneously. It's like we're in constant air traffic controller-mode having to complete one task (plane landing) while getting ready for the next (plane taking off), plus keeping our eye on the one that's a few hours away (plane approaching our air space).

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Have you ever been working on something and have the thought occur to you, “I have no business doing this!”? What are your priorities? What do you value? Make a note of them. Now for the tough question, how aligned are your actions with your priorities and values? In other words many people claim to know their priorities and values and yet few pause to check if they’re acting accordingly.

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Today, I wish you calmness and centered-ness, and also underlying excitement! I created some songs for you to get into thinking about how anything is possible for you! I hope you listen to and download these little songs. And I hope they remind you what a wonderful, creative being you are, and that each creative thing you do is magical, in it's own way. I really, really hope that this next week, you create your own song about how you're "moving forward," or "rakin' it in," or what ever most floats your boat!

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Do you have a challenging time with your schedule? Well, you're not alone! Nearly everyone I know and nearly everyone I've ever coached can relate to this in some way. This includes: feeling like there is too much to do, feeling like there is not enough to do, feeling overworked, overtired, not knowing how to fit everything in, not leaving enough time for important things, getting places late, and so on. Most people have at least one obstacle or challenge around how they use their time and manage their schedule.

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We are souls in physical form, and we have an ego that is meant to serve us in specific ways. Frustration happens when we get their needs confused (or ignore them) rather than have them work together. Let’s look at some ways to differentiate between ego needs and soul needs.

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You’re walking into the boardroom. All eyes are on you. You take a seat. Take a deep breath and WHAM – now you’re on. What’s next? Every day leaders are made, deals get sealed, and negotiations fall through.. So what separates the ‘made’ deals from the ‘broken’ deals? Following these simple yet forgotten ‘seal the deal’ rules:

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Storage units can be your smart solution for storing things to ease a life transition or declutter your house. Likewise, most business startups may find a self-storage unit ideal for storing inventory and other extra items. Whether downsizing or renovating your home or a temporary move for work or study, storage units are an ideal way of storing stuff for a short or long term. They are gaining popularity because of the convenience, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and security that they offer.r

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The Internet is a place of opportunity. There is so much to do for anyone who is looking forward to bearing the financial load. In the age of 2020, people are more inclined towards having multiple sources of income to bear and share their load of expenses. Side hustles are a great way to start off. Earlier it was reported 44 million of us have a side hustle in the form of a blog, online store or doing the basic errands for others. The latest survey by DollarSprout suggests about 57% of respondents have a side hustle.

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Hello! How are you? It’s been a very long time, I know. I apologize. I’d love to know how you are. I’d love to hear from you. All is well with me, and I hope it is with you. These years have abounded in opportunities and challenges…. and who knows what 2022 will bring?! What I do know is that the more we build our inner center the more it will support us in addressing whatever comes. Here’s an Exercise for You:

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Working long shifts, no matter your profession can put you under a lot of strain, especially if your working schedule is not consistent. Whether you have to work long hours in an office without leaving your chair or you are experiencing a lot of anxiety due to your responsibilities, there are a few different things you can do in order to make the whole situation a little more pleasant.r

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Being associated with an auto accident is a horrible event, essentially going against third party's atto eys makes it traumatic. Whosoever was at fault, you won't be delighted with the process while facing it alone. Actually they will presumably be quick to make you a helpless proposal to have you shut up and disappear. Obviously they are exploiting, they realize you don't know about things like future clinical issues emerging from the mishap.

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Unless you aren’t human(I think most of us are), you encounter distractions from time to time that minimize your effectiveness in getting your work done. The internet is especially disruptive with email, messages, status updates, friend requests and more. Distractions also include your co-workers, family, and our own wandering minds. It seems that we dwindle our lives away five minutes at a time. The big question is how to conquer this tendency. How can you make use of the wonderful world of the Internet constructively without falling victim to its many distracting qualities?

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If you’ve heard this advice for new writers before, it bears repeating: Read novels by other authors, especially, but not solely, in your genre. This is beneficial, but there’s something else you could or should do while you read, to help you improve your writing vocabulary.

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For some writers, the word “outline” is akin to a four-letter word. It doesn’t have to be that way. Yes, there are successful authors—and I do mean best-selling authors—whose practice is to let their fingers fly and write by the seat of their pants (known as pantsers), but they are few in number.

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Think of a time where you acted in haste or felt you “had to” do something from the sense of someone or something stronger than you, what was the outcome? Often when we’re in these situations we perceive there isn’t time to pause. Yet taking a breath and pausing is very powerful.

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It happens to all of us when we desire to fix, change, or shift something: we push when we could ride. What’s that really about? Years back, the guy cutting my hair told me about a conversation he’d had with a co-worker. She had complained that her father had used the push lawnmower on their acreage when he could have used the riding mower. He told her, “That’s how you live your life.”

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You’ve probably read or heard that you should have your manuscript edited. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

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There are fears that are rational… like walking around blindfolded and unaided.

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Delegating is so incredibly important because the more successful you become and want to be, the more responsibility there is. However, you are not supposed to be doing it all on your own! In fact, any good leader knows that the way to accomplish all that you want to accomplish is by enlisting others to help you out.

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If you ask my family what my favorite question is, they will tell you, it’s, “Who do you choose to be?” Within each of us is the opportunity to live a joyful life. Building positive relationships and being willing to share our unique strengths is one of the ways we shine our own individual light on others. Part of how I hope to instill these values in my children is by constantly asking them how they want to show up in the world. When they behave in a way that doesn’t line up with who they choose to be, it leads me to ask them my next favorite question; “Are you really okay with that?”

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Are you prepared for achieving your desired success or are you waiting for success to get prepared? We seem to want guarantees in life. Even though most would admit there are no guarantees. Well maybe one, we will all die at some point. Anyway, how many times have you placed your progress on hold waiting for an exte al change or proof to show up before taking necessary action?

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Love and You: The Top Ten Tips for Loving Relationships Lynda Klau, Ph.D. How many of us have learned how to build loving relationships? Where did we learn? At home? At school? There is an art and science to building strong relationships. These indispensable tips were written with romantic relationships in mind, but with a little modification you can apply them to your friendships, family and even work relationships. 1. Create a safe environment where you can trust and share openly without being afraid.

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Can a simple statement really get you motivated to start, do, or improve something you’re putting off? Let’s find out. Think of something you desire to be different, or feel challenged about following through on. See or feel it in your mind’s eye. Really connect with it. Now, say to yourself, gently and truthfully: “I can do better than this.” First things first—remove any critical self-judgment from the picture right now. It isn’t useful.

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You’ve completed the first draft of your novel. Now you’re supposed to follow that pesky rule that requires you do something called a revision—more than once. How can you make this easier?

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It’s not easy trying to figure out how to plan one’s life; before you know it, five years have gone by in a flash. And in a moment, 10 more will pass. How can we stop an influx of time that just keeps going whether we are on board or not? We can’t! But living with the linear frienemy will be the best bet, less tears, less anxiety. So here are some activities that should take only 10 minutes or less!

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Most parents share the goal of raising happy, healthy, well-rounded and polite children, but what about confident, compassionate and self aware children? What can we do to create an atmosphere in our homes that encourages our kids to see, hear and correct their own inappropriate behavior without our needing to constantly point it out? How do we foster an environment where they learn to love who they are, as they strive to reach their own personal best?

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Let’s start with what is for some writers akin to a four-letter word: Outline. Yes, there are successful authors—and I do mean best-selling authors—whose practice is to let their fingers fly and write by the seat of their pants (known as pantsers), but they are few in number. These authors may seem like they’re winging it. They aren’t. They have years (or decades) of practice built upon a foundation of knowledge about technical and creative principles of the writing craft.

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Have you ever met someone that just blamed their lack of success on everyone or everything but themselves? Maybe you used to be that person. Perhaps, you still are that person. If you are, don't fret because there is definitely hope for you. I used to be the very thing I am writing to you about! Yes, I was negative, lacked confidence in my abilities, and I blamed everything else for the problems I was experiencing in my life. In reality, the only person responsible for the events and direction of my life, was myself. Playing the "blame game" has devastating effects on your life.

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A friend once told me about a conversation she had with a man who worked for peace at the United Nations. He said to her, “How can I work for world peace? I have no idea of how to have peace with my wife.” For me, the core of Living Transformation is our human evolution as individuals. In my life as a psychologist, coach, workshop facilitator, leader, author and speaker, I have been devoted to the evolution of humanity. I have helped people evolve not only themselves, but their lives, their relationships and their work. Who we are is inspiring.

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It's easy to become overwhelmed with all the available self-help information. You might be surprised at how much you can benefit from asking yourself just a couple of questions! In fact, only two questions can really change your perspective and your life. Your answers will help you determine if you’re on track to reaching your goals and enable you to make an action plan that will get you there in record time. Ask yourself these two questions:

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You’re likely aware there are ghostwriters (I love the movie, The Ghost Writer, with Ewan McGregor), but are you aware there are ghost rewriters who provide services as well? Let’s look at what they can do for authors.

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How gratifying it is to read a book that grabs your interest from the start and keeps you turning pages. Such books cause you to forget you’re reading; you become fully engaged with the story and characters. The movie in your mind is fluid. No matter the genre, such an experience is pure bliss for readers.

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All fiction writers have much to pay attention to in order to create a reader-worthy novel. Something significant new fiction writers sometimes forget to pay attention to are the details.

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“Be the change you wish to see.” Mahatma Gandhi What seems to make the difference between those who thrive versus those who strive comes down to the willingness to identify what is and isn’t working in life; and then making the appropriate changes. Yet, studies indicate that most - over three-quarters of us - fail to follow through on the changes we set out to make.

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“Integrity is not so much a value in itself; it is rather the value that guarantees all the other values. “ Anonymous Your core values govern the way you live and the way you respond to life. They govern the way you react to situations that present themselves. Your core values help to guide your decision making. They govern the way you react to your friends and to your non-friends. We are in harmony when we act in alignment with our core values. We can consciously act outside of our values. This brings on dissonance because our true values are still there at our core.

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You have felt this before. You read or listened to some famous self-help guru and in the end they leave you with more questions than answers. They keep you wondering, where are the details? The shocking truth is that most self-help gurus are regurgitating the same old fashioned information. Authors for many years have been teaching concepts that come from the early writings of Wallace D. Wattles, Napoleon Hill, or Thomas Troward, an early teacher of mental science. Nowadays you get 20 tips, or 15 rules, or the “secret” to success. Same old story, same results.

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I’ve never met anyone in my entire life who doesn’t want abundance. It’s a normal, human desire to desire abundance and want to live in abundance. What is abundance? According to Webster it is having plenty, more than a sufficient quantity, wealth. So it’s a given – we all want it! Yet so often it eludes us and we don’t understand why. Perhaps you do affirmations and say the right words but alas, it never comes, or if it comes it doesn’t stick around for the long haul.

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Are You the Leader Others Follow? / Online Marketing Or do they follow you because they have to? The ete al question is, “Are Leaders born or made?” We will be developing this interesting topic and offer you online business ideas and personal growth and development information that can help with your personal development.

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Are You Tough Enough Mentally? / Online Marketing

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Ever wonder why some people always appear to be genuinely cheerful and happy and others don’t? Of course we all have our moments but when we meet these perpetually sunny individuals while we are experiencing a bit of a drought for those positive vibes the clash of energy almost serves to further irritate us, doesn’t it? It almost seems as though they are somehow blessed with attributes that are not available to the rest of us mere mortals. Have you ever stopped to really consider why that is? The truth is blessings, luck and fate has nothing to do with it.

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Your awareness will determine whether you’re “successful”. It took me about ten years of looking for the secret to success in processes like goal setting and time management before I realized that it was how I looked at and felt about my past experiences and current circumstances that was determining my level of success.

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Change Your Mind - Change Your World / Online Marketing Familiar with the old cliché "If you Keep on doing what you have always done, you will keep on getting what you have always gotten." It is so true when you evaluate the content. Use these online business ideas to stimulate your mind. By nature we are creatures of habit and we become very comfortable with the status quo, called the Comfort Zone. From much research on the subject, it has become obvious that the hardest thing to do as a human being is to change. The key reason is a term called homeostasis.

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When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say. - Abraham Lincoln Communication is more than an exchange of words, symbols, or body language. It is an exchange of emotional energy.

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COMPASSIONATE CURIOSITY

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One of the things that can be drummed out us as we age is our ability to dream. When we were younger they came so easily. Somewhere along the way this ability, those delicious ever changing desires, ambitions and dreams become so deeply buried we seem to be unable to find them. Where did they go? They are buried somewhere beneath a huge pile of that’s not the way it’s done, it won’t work, you’ll get hurt, you’ll be a failure, you’ll starve and I told you so until finally you simply stopped dreaming and became sensible.

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The biggest impediment to getting what you really want is actually knowing what you really want. Isn’t that funny? Most people don't really know what they want, because they are so focused on what isn't working in their lives, and, they don't give themselves the time or permission to dream about it getting better. This article is designed to help you shift that.

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“To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive peace and happiness.” Robert Muller Often when we are wronged we hold on to the hurt. We own it – it is our hurt and we do everything we can to keep it. In the early stages, we use this as a coping mechanism to protect us from further pain. But as time wears on we tend to hang on to the wrongs with pit-bull tenacity – just a little too long for our own good. A better course of action is the act of forgiveness.

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Whether you consider yourself a occasional procrastinator, or a terminal one, getting stuck in the mud occasionally - paralyzing your ability to act sometimes happens. While it's certainly useful to explore the reasons behind persistent procrastination patterns and resolve them, this article is intended to offer you 8 smart reminders, to free you up, and get you moving again. Here they are:

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We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential. - Ellen Goodman I love this quote. This could very well be the difference between those who will struggle in the coming year and those who will thrive.

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Do you realize that you have all the power you need, within yourself, to lead your life in the way that you choose?

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Economy. Economy. Economy. Seems that is all you hear about nowadays. Despite all the noise, what you need really to concentrate on is your personal economy. How is it doing? I am not talking about material things either. Unless you have lost it all and have resorted to selling all your possessions, we submit that you will at least be holding on to what you have. Now, if that is the case, and yes, some people are being forced to sell everything, but those are extreme cases. We will delve into those later.

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Most people see leadership as something people do in front of others, but true leadership starts within each of us. It starts with knowing your true purpose and aim and then acting on that knowledge in a way that remains true to your core values. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to observe what is going on right now in our country and to realize that many of our leaders (elected or otherwise) have lost their way. These people are not necessarily bad people, but at some point they forgot their true self and got lost in their ego and survival.

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Recently we’ve been talking about changes and transformation for the second or third part of our lives. We’ve talked about the reality of having an extra 20 to 30 years of quality living to do and we’ve looked at the exciting choices and opportunities a new perspective on the outdated term “retirement” can bring. We've stretched, looked at ways to deprogram ourselves from limiting beliefs and get to that place where we embrace and welcome change. Now that you are armed with all this knowledge what’s the next step?

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“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the Appalachian Trail and his idea of a hike is far different than my idea of a hike. He wanted to climb Moat Mountain, a two-mile climb with an elevation of 2800 feet. It was a ninety-degree day in August with about ninety percent humidity, otherwise a perfect day for a hike.

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Seventy percent of all workers hate their jobs. So says a recent Gallup poll. Job dissatisfaction not only causes absenteeism and employee turnover, but also contributes to lost productivity. Enjoying what you do can make the difference between merely getting by in business and excelling in it. The greatest satisfaction, and the highest income, accrues to those who pursue their passions. Here is how to find yours. First, make a chronological list of several peak moments in your life. Begin by recalling a particularly happy time before you started school.

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Change…difficult or at least a little scary at any age but for the midlife woman this time in our lives can be very unsettling. The truth is by the time we reach this part of our lives we have become so accustomed to living for other people’s benefit that it can be downright disquieting when many of those obligations disappear. Suddenly we realize a large part of who we thought we were is gone. Loss of Identity

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We all come to a point in our life when we sense that things haven’t turned out quite like we expected. That moment in time when we look up and realize that many of the things we thought we would do or have or try or be “when the time was right” have not occurred and don’t seem to be anywhere on the horizon.

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Every once in a while you run into someone who has mastered the art of living, someone who doesn’t just move through life waiting for a certain time or place or person to make his or her time here a life of consequence, someone who doesn’t just live on the surface but really soaks it in; the good and the bad; someone who treats life as true adventure.

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Life can seem like a real bummer sometimes, can’t it? Things are going along pretty good and all of a sudden wham…something hits you from left field and knocks you to the ground. We’ve all experienced these moments in our life, and sometimes you just want to crawl in bed and sleep until the entire situation is resolved.

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NO Second Chance to Make a First Impression / Online Marketing Thirty four years of working with professional sales people has opened up my eyes and mind to what separates the really good ones from the average performers, which seemingly are the majority of them.

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“Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard So many people equate successful leadership as the act of achieving results. Having patience can help you achieve results because it is the ability to tolerate frustration that can come about through having to wait or delay what you do.

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When I was young my mother used to repeat a familiar saying… “Birds of a feather all flock together.” Generally she used this saying when she did not want me to date a certain person. Someone she felt was too old for me, or too wild, or too whatever! Of course I thought she was just being strict and didn’t really know what she was talking about. When I became a mother all that old fashioned advice suddenly made perfect sense. In fact it was then when I realized how many times she saved me from taking a wrong path. Sound familiar?

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“When you have come to the edge...and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing...that there will be something solid to stand on -- or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton When life’s circumstances seem overwhelming, when life has got us down, we often wonder: “Why is this happening to me now?” We are confused. We question our possible role in the situation. Did our behavior directly or indirectly cause this? Or is this due simply to a random series of events? Why is it that we seem to encounter similar difficulties over and over?

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There is a great deal of talk and sound evidence that boomer women today have exciting new opportunities available to us as we approach the remaining chapters of our lives. Many of us whether by circumstance or design are coming to realize how precious this time is and are eager to embrace these new possibilities. We are coming to see this special time as an opportunity to take stock of what has occurred, what no longer serves us and what we want to grow for ourselves in the future. It all sounds so easy doesn’t it?

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The alarm clock goes off. Snooze. Alarm again. Snooze. Alarm again. Off. Shower goes on. Wash body, shampoo. Shower off. Brush teeth, hair, dress. Eat. Drive. Sit. Work. Eat. Work. Drive. Eat. Sit. Sleep. Rinse and repeat daily for the worst results. Does this seem like you? Is this really life? Routines, albeit somewhat necessary, slowly destroy the creative power and the triumphant spirit inside you. It slowly works at your soul so that you simply pass every day just to make it to the next. Have you ever heard or ever said that you are so glad this day is over?

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Six KEY Check Points for Personal Success / Online Marketing I use the Road of Life as a metaphor for our journey through life, as we both understand that life is a journey, not a destination. On the road of life we are constantly confronted with situations that determine what our choices will be. Some are positive, some may be negative, but ultimately they affect what happens next on our travel down the road.

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The Case for Positioning versus Branding / Online Marketing How do Brand and Position co-exist? Have you ever considered the difference in the two words and their impact on the success of your company and its product offerings?

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The Countdown Has Begun / Online Marketing It is obvious if you are paying attention to what has been and continues to happen within our consumer based culture. The 08/09 downtu is still holding us back as individuals, as workers, and members of our society. This article will define four current Trends that are continuing to impact your and my daily lives. You will find online business ideas that hopefully wake you to action and help you seek a balance of what used to be taken for granted in our consumer based society.

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THE ENEMY WITHIN / Online Marketing This article will share some insight into the mindset of professional sales people and their online marketing, as I have worked closely with them for over thirty years. In my relationships with countless of these professionals, it became clear that accepting the job and its responsibilities was the easy part.

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Just about every small business owner I know wants a successful business because they value freedom. Most of us have been employed at some point in our lives and know what it’s like to work for someone else – you’re accountable to them, all your efforts conspire in the direction of making them successful and furthering their vision. Remembering what it’s like to be employed by someone else offers a stark contrast that probably contributed to the decision to start your business or downright pushed you there. Your time and freedom is a highly valued asset.

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The most important conversation you will ever have is the one between you and You. The you that sees, smells, tastes, touches and hears (the here and now you) and the You that exists inside of you. Call the "Within You" whatever you like - life, consciousness, spirit, higher self, your subconscious mind... you know where I'm going with this yes? Yes.

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Everyone knows that marketing is really a fancy business term for “putting yourself out there”. And, true to human nature most people have some degree of resistance to becoming as visible as necessary to achieve success. Fact – if you want to make more money – you have to build tolerance and capacity for being “out there” publicly.

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With passion, you’re an unstoppable force to be reckoned with! You exude energy and enthusiasm that fires you up and fires up everyone you meet. Find out how to sustain passion and use it to leverage your business. What is Passion? So what is passion anyway? We easily recognize passion in love relationships, but what about on the job? You’ve probably experienced passion sometime at work. Maybe it happened when your job or business was new and felt like an adventure. You were excited and challenged and it spread into other areas of your life.

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The PERFECT STORM / Online Marketing This article will define four current Trends that continue to impact our daily lives. You will find online business ideas that hopefully wake you up to take action and help you seek a balance with what used to be taken for granted in our consumer based society. The article will also develop additional information and online business ideas on what is happening within our culture and economy, adding more impact to the four trends.

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The POWER of NOW / Online Marketing Let’s face it, with the heavy amount of white noise all around us every day of our lives, it is easy to get overwhelmed and sometimes miss out on opportunities as a result. The average person can be so tired from trying to keep all the balls in the air, they put off until later what sometimes on a priority list would be at the top.r

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The ROAD of LIFE / Online Marketing Life is a journey – not a destination. Would you agree with that simple statement? If you understand that all humans are on a journey through life; I will use the metaphor of the “Road of Life” for our collective life journey and online business ideas. The Road of Life is the main Freeway we all use to go from day to day, yet we all had our own On ramp to the main roadway, which is when you were born, as well as an Exit ramp, for when you pass through.

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The Will to WIN / Online Marketing

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Top Performers Short List / Online Marketing Sales people in general are a breed unto themselves as their strategy always involves utilizing the sales skills of Persuasion and Influence to convince the buyer that what they sell is needed in the process of closing and getting the sale. Use this information for online business ideas that can change your outcome.

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A basic element in leadership is trust. To trust means that you have confidence and faith in whomever or whatever you are trusting. Trust is in fact, essential for almost every facet of our lives. When people talk about trust, they talk mainly in terms of gaining, earning, or reclaiming trust as an exte al phenomenon. And no doubt, trust is the easiest thing to lose and one of the hardest things to reclaim in human relationships. How do you gain trust?

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It’s not enough to want change, you have to take risks. You have to be prepared and motivated enough to leave the comfort of what you know and move willingly into that very scary place… the unknown. Yikes! That sounds ominous doesn’t it? It really isn’t all that scary but there are some very real hurdles one needs to overcome. One of those hurdles to successfully making a habit change is the fear of taking a risk.

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What Defines Your Confidence? / Online Marketing In today’s hectic paced society, humans make a mental impression (like – dislike) of the other person on a first meeting within 7 seconds. It does not take long for these mental gymnastics to happen, as it has been happening this way for eons of time. The human brain is hardwired in this way as a prehistoric survival mechanism.

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OK. You’ve taken the time to examine your life as it is today and discovered the small hidden joy within; the want not should of what you really want to do! Exciting isn’t it? But after following all the steps and making a plan you still find yourself procrastinating and several of the important steps you planned somehow keep slipping to the bottom of the list. Why oh why can’t you make yourself do them?

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What Got You Here, Will Not Get You There / Online Marketing The following cliché’ has certainly caught up with our current time, culture, and economy: “If you keep on doing what you have always done, you will keep on getting what you have always gotten!"

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WHAT IS EMPOWERMENT? When I meet new people and I tell them what I do, I'm often asked what an Empowerment Coach does. It's an interesting word this word empowerment, no? If you look up the definition you will find: to give power to; to make powerful; to sanction; to authorize; to allow. I've come to discover that I really love the word empower because it is such a, well... powerful word. I can even feel something inside myself shift and get excited at the mere thought of it!

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What is Wrong with this Picture? / Online Marketing If you are paying attention to what is happening on a global level to the growing disparity between the Haves and Have Not’s, it is obvious that unless you are currently in a position with a great six figure salary and the ability to plan for the future, that time is running out. Today finding six figure positions without the proper pedigree and experience level is becoming a challenge that impacts everyone looking for work. Online business ideas open the door to further conversation on many subjects such as this one.

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Many newcomers find the job market very unfriendly because they lack the strategy required. Yes you have job search goals but do you have strategy that ensures buy-in? How do you stand out in the ever thickening crowd? What should you do to get noticed by your intended audience?

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What Separates TOP vs. Average Sales Performers / Online Marketingr Is there a magic formula that once activated will create what we call Top Performers in the sales world? Or is everyone destined to be just average in the way they are seen and perceived? We know the answer to that question. It is clear that there has to be a distinction between what we designate as an Average Performer and someone that seemingly aspires to higher things and creates their own destiny rather than just going through the motions and hoping for the best.r

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In order to become the true leader of your life you must examine yourself closely to determine what do you really want.

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Who Is Responsible for Your Success? / Online Marketing This article is focused on the subject of Responsibility, which has complete application to the role as the owner of your company and the relationships you have started with your choice of companies to work with online. The article has a lot of online business ideas that can help your daily pace and the handling of the many resources available to you, as you organize your way forward.

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Gluten-free is a phrase that has become more commonly used as more and more people are recognizing the problem of gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Some traditional grocery stores are even including gluten-free products now with accompanying shelf-talkers. Perhaps you’re wondering what this is all about. Gluten is a sticky grayish substance found in wheat and other grains; it is glue-like, holding everything together. When you ingest gluten, it swells and becomes tacky inside of your intestinal tract, a glued-together constipating clump in your gut.

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Windows for Self Improvement / Online Marketing How Clear Are Mine?

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All of us can benefit from tips that will create successful outcomes to any negotiation whether it's with our boss, spouse, or prospective business partner. Here are some sure winners for your next negotiation. Whether you realize it or not, we’re negotiating all the time with our spouses, our friends, at work and even at play. Negotiation is a skill like any other. You’re not born with it but it can be learned. Proficiency grows with practice. Here are some tips that will have you negotiating successfully every time. Know What You Wantr

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Could you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or a foreign country? Sounds a little extreme doesn’t it and probably not for everyone although I do know one person who has done this and lately I am hearing rumblings and reading about an increasing number of people who are considering it, doing it or at least talking about it.

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Negativity can be a hard habit to break. Fighting circumstances is even harder. When it seems like everything is against your chances for success, it is difficult to find a positive solution. Your mind takes hold of these negative thoughts which then seem to manifest themselves into your reality. Everything is worthless. Everything is dark. Everything is wrong. I am ashamed. I am hopeless. I am wrong.

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Your Joy is a Lot Closer tha You Think: Find Your Joy Now “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln Sometimes it seems that there isn’t much within our control – but we can control what is playing in our heads. You have the power to experience joy – you can change the channel. Think about something that is very special to you, it could be: an event: (birth, graduation, wedding), a special person (child, a spouse, a friend),a pet, a painting, a sunset – something wonderful that fills your heart. Happiness is on the way.

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Your Mind’s Operating System / Online Marketing This week’s article is the first installment of two articles devoted to understanding how your mind works. It is designed to supplement my soon to be released You Tube video, which will be a visual representation of the words and thoughts expressed in the article. These online business ideas are a great step forward in your personal growth and development. Use them to challenge all barriers to personal growth and development on your Road of Life.

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Your Mind’s Operating System / Online Marketing Part Two This is part two of the same article. If you have not read Part One, please go back and do so, as the information is being developed from a basic position to a more advanced stage. This article gives you basic online business ideas that can help you with your personal growth and development. Use it to generate positive movement through your personal endeavors and life path.

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As I lie restless in a cold room, I can smell a strong sweet and sour nauseous scent. There are noisy electrical machines attached to my body, a long tube jammed down my throat, and fluids are being transfused into the veins of both of my arms. I wonder, “Where am I and what are they trying to do to me?”r

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The following excerpt is taken from the book, The Fifth Agreement, by don Miguel Ruiz & don Jose Ruiz. It is published by Hay House (December 2009) and available at all bookstores or online at: www.hayhouse.com. Part 1 Chapter 2 Symbols and Agreements - The Art of Humansr

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10 steps to a BETTER YOU! Entering a New Year has always been a time for reflecting on the past, and more importantly, preparing for the changes you want (or need) to make in the coming year. Rather than simply rolling from one year to the next, dragging your past into your future, here are some ways you can ensure the new year becomes an amazing year for personal growth and happiness! 1. Stop the negative self- talkr

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Smart small business owners on the road to profitability never set the expectation that it would be easy. But 60- hour work weeks without solid results are growing old and tiresome. It’s time for a change. Clearly, there has to be a better way. Let’s look at two of the common myths about running a business.

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As a small business owner, profits mean having superb skills in your line of business. This is definitely a big asset, but sadly not enough to create success. The plethora of competition and the turbulent markets add tremendous obstacles to making it big.

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To attract loyal followers to your blog, practice the simple blogging tips described below: Share your blog contents People visit websites or blogs when there is something they want to check out. Do not be ashamed to toot your own horn. Let your followers on Twitter of Facebook know when you have updated your blog. Ask them to visit your blog, read your post and leave a comment. Be a consistent blogger

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The unfortunate incidents of life make us acquire limiting beliefs which subconsciously dictate what we do or don’t do with our lives. Beliefs are a pattern of thinking that we allow to dominate our minds. Watch out for the limiting beliefs below: I have a disadvantaged background

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Because the business market has always been dominated by men, women meet great prejudice when entering the market; hence business women should work hard to create unquestionable credibility and trust factor for their business. Adhere to the practices outlined below in order to build credibility and trust factor: Avoid short-cuts

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In any business, there are almost always hidden and potential profit sources resulting from profit leaks. Generally they are hiding in plain sight. Here are six common places to detect profit leaks in your business. Profit Leak Detection #1: Purchasingr

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The whispers of women are getting louder as they start to speak their truth . Yet many women entrepreneurs are holding themselves back by sabotaging their journey to success. More and more women need to start speaking up and speaking their truth about what they want to achieve in their lives instead of hiding behind some of the excuses we tell ourselves as to why we cannot have the success we want. In order to become what you say you want, you need to stop sabotaging your success and staking your claim for what you believe in and why.

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The former United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Anan once said “When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately; families are healthier and better fed; their income savings and reinvestment go up. And what is true of families is also of communities and, in the long run, of whole countries.” Here are eight reasons why women make great entrepreneurs:

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The basic path to success: increase sales and reduce expenses in order to improve profitability. The goal is definitely one and the same, but how you reach each milestone may vary. I would like to share random thoughts on ways to open doors to profits. These items usually elude our attention during our every day running of the business.

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Would you like to get more followers, find your ideal customers, and reach more people with your message? Are you getting overwhelmed by the Twitter Buzz? Who would have thought that 140 characters could have such punch? Twitter is more than people posting what they are up to or what they eating. Twitter is a very effective business tool if used correctly. Twitter can do the following for you if used with intention:r

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Every small business owner should be eager to build their own platform to promote their services or products. Platform is your sphere of influence. Building platform for your business is just like building the business itself. It takes time to grow; therefore, it requires patience and a large scoop of relentlessness. You really do not need to be a computer genius, all you need is the basic understanding of computer terminology, knowledge of online ethics (issues like citing pictures) and how to search for images and content that may enrich your social messages.

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The reality is that most of us in small business today barely make it through the top 20% of our to-do lists. We get tangled up in issues, emails, phone calls, drop-ins…the list is endless. We severely strain our relationships, miss important life events, and generally take care of ourselves last. Stress builds and builds. Life starts to seem out of control, not even close to what we dreamed of when we started our small business. Surely, something has to give, but what? Where to start?

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The essential information on your fixed costs paired with the calculation of your variable costs will enable you to price your products and services with the accuracy and precision required to maximize your profits. The Break Even Point, or as others will define it, the no-profit, no-loss point or zero profit point, is the point where the total revenue equals to the total costs, both fixed and variable. The Break Even Point is used to calculate the Target Operating Income; total revenue equals total cost.

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Tracking numbers in your business can be overwhelming; however, this process is crucial to the life span of your business. Tracking your business numbers will reveal the reality about your business performance. Here are some of the important numbers you should track: Revenues Tracking this number will tell you how much money is coming into the business and if this amount complements your business objectives. It is ideal to track your revenue numbers weekly or at least once per month. Profit

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Because beliefs are based on repetitive thoughts that we decided to believe, we can also decide to change our minds about them. Since it took time for limiting beliefs to gain a hold on you it may take time for you to reverse them. If you do not do anything to push down those walls which have limited you for years, you may regret it later. Here are some of the things you can do to push through what holds back from achieving your business dreams. 1) Put your limiting beliefs to a test

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Believe it or not, a ‘happy ever after’ is possible! Despite the high rate of separations and divorces these days, you really do have a fighting chance at having the fairy tale ending. The good news is your relationship does not have to be perfect for it to work. The bad news is that when the caring and the talking has died, so has the relationship. So how do you ensure this does not happen to you?

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Do you find yourself lacking enough energy to make it throughout the entire day without saying "I'm tired"? Or how about waking up everyday and just wishing you can go back to bed? Your mind isn't as alert as it used to be and you run out of breath running up the stairs...what can be causing this? It has a lot to do with your diet and exercise! First, You Need More Energy: You see, what we put in our body is what our body has to work off of. It is the fuel for our body. It's very important that we put the right food in us to be at our best.

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” ~ Albert Einstein What is a Miracle? The dictionary defines a miracle as an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs. A miracle is some outstanding or unusual event, thing or accomplishment that the laws of nature cannot explain and is assumed to be an act of God or supe atural in origin.

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What is the path for Objectives and Measures to boost profits? Brian Tracy claims that only “the companies that provide excellent product(s) with excellent service at profound excellent prices will survive” these turbulent times. It is true that different businesses will require different types of measurements which could all possibly be under one or more of the there umbrellas: Operations, Financing and/or Administrative. What dimensions do you need to re-evaluate to focus on what is most important? The objective is to deliver the highest value while optimizing your profits.

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With protect profits always top of mind, small business owners are advised to be vigilant against possible threats and adversity. Adversity is a potential problem for a small business. You’re not sure where it came from, how much it will cost, and when it will end. Left unchecked it can undermine gross sales and eventually profits. But prepare yourself; because adversity or bad PR of any type is almost unavoidable somewhere along the line.

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If you're tired of setting goals and not achieving them, then maybe you need to set SMART Goals. SMART is simply an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I will explain each one in detail so next time you set a goal, you will be SMART about it. Specific The more specific your goal is, the more likely you will achieve them. Why? Because it shows that your vision is clear. You know exactly what you want. Unclear goals lack focus. Decide exactly what you want to achieve. Don't just say I want to lose weight.

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I reviewed the recent poll we had on SelfGrowth.com asking "What is your biggest motivator?" The top answer was happiness. To me, happiness is not just a feeling. It's a decision. If we leave it to be a feeling, then it comes and goes as it pleases. We never grab it and hold on to it. But don't worry, there is a way to do this. First, decide that you're going to be happy. No matter what your circumstances are, be grateful because there are many people that are in worst situations than you. And also be grateful that you have power over your life.

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“I have learned the novice can often see things that the expert overlooks. All that is necessary is not to be afraid of making mistakes, or of appearing naive.” (Abraham Maslow) One of the most frequent reasons I hear from business owners to not get started on boosting profits is, “I hate numbers.”

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Small business owners discover that a mobile presence of their business will cause their profits to increase. This huge market is open and growing by leaps and bounds. Reaching customers or clients on their tablets or their mobile phone is rapidly taking over from older, conventional marketing methods. Small business owners are clear that mobile connections are here to stay. The fact is that the number of mobile device users is so high that it cannot be ignored any longer by your business, whatever your business.

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One of the everyday realities in small business is “Negotiating.” It’s a necessity for all small business owners who, whether you love it or hate it. Negotiating a new deal, the price of an item you need to purchase, payroll and contractor issues, deadlines, service arrangements, a joint decision with a client and a myriad other items bombard you all day long. Why not get out of in front of it? As a matter of fact, the sooner you master Negotiating, the more profitable you will be.

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Way back when you first conceived the vision for your small business, you definitely projected your future to be very profitable. If you haven’t reached that target yet, could it be partly because you’ve missed opportunities along the way? Thomas Edison said that "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." When buried in the minutia of the ever bulging to-do lists, opportunities are missed because they seem so similar to the endless tasks of your projects lists.

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Boost your profits with a few key financial Ratios that provide quick visibility into your small business? Ratios come in all different is shapes and sizes and can be made to be quite complex; my intent is to keep it simple here. Why not peel back the layers to see what really is going on in your business as shown in objective data? Select a product or a process. After you start using the analysis that best suit your business, you’ll have visibility into multiple layers of your business and the information you need to boost your profits.

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There are two common myths about running a small business that are simply not true. One is the myth of working harder and the other is the myth that changing everything is needed in order to increase your profits. Let’s take a closer look at these two myths and bust them one by one.

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The power of our minds is amazing yet we have more negative that positive thoughts going through our minds at any moment in time. I came across this message in Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do by Dr. Robert H. Schuller that reinforces the mindset you must have to achieve success. I love this message: rn” Success all starts in your head, and every person has the freedom to choose to be a success or not. Choose to succeed. See yourself as a successful person, and you will be a successful person.”

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Do you want to have a holiday without worrying about your business? Do you want to help your employees cope even if you are out from business for a day or more? Implement systems and processes that will be efficient for your employees and convenient for your partners and customers. When you have clear systems and processes you will be able to use your time accordingly and become more productive. Here is what you can do: Have a standard sales process for your company

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By Jo Anne White, PhD © 2009 It’s really not possible to be anyone else, but sometimes we try to mimic someone we believe has it better, is more successful, happy or prosperous. We can’t really know what anyone is experiencing. The truth is that our lives are more successful when we pay attention to what moves us, how we feel, think and behave and to what is unique about us. When that happens, our lives are more on track. Best of all, we feel more alive and powerful. There’s much joy when we have the courage to live life on our own terms.

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Faith is power. Once you learn to believe in yourself, you are free from the thoughts of others and only true to yourself. You can do whatever you set your mind to and live however you desire. The power of faith lifts one's spirits and destroys all boundaries. If one's belief is strong enough, it can lead a whole army of citizens to believe. How do you build faith? First, you have to stop all negative talk. You might have lived life putting yourself down or blaming yourself for mistakes. Let the past go and think about what you want.

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You Have What It Takes: Getting ahead in business is not just about technical or sales know-how or knowing the ins and outs of your company. It’s about people to people. No matter what business you’re in, you’re in the relationship business. Making a positive and a lasting impression on the people you do business with is critical to your success. So first take a look at what people skills you do have that will win people over.

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I’m sure you’ve been told how important it is to practice forgiveness. You may have even been told that forgiveness is vital for healing, and you may even know that lack of forgiveness hurts you much more than the other person. But forgiveness is way more than any of these; it is priceless.

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You’re alive and breathing but are you living? I’m sure you have a routine that works for you and I’m guessing it goes something like this ‘work, eat, sleep, eat, work, sleep’. Well you are not alone! Most people are stuck in this humdrum cycle because, let’s face it, society has structured things in such a way that it quite challenging to break free from the daily grind of obligations, pressures, expectations, deadlines, responsibilities. Or is it?

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Do you believe vibrant health is possible until you take your last breath, or does that seem more like a fairytale fantasy?

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As a small business owner focused on profits, looking at your daily to-do list can find you loaded down with many issues to tackle during your day. This can take you far off your primary profit course if you let it. After all, you have to handle customer service issues, respond to potential business ventures, deal with your team – and you have to be on your best game and impress your customers or clients with the best possible product, delivered with impeccable service, in an overall friendly environment, every day.

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In any business, and especially a small business, there can be countless valuable “potential” profits literally hiding right in front of you. For a small business, figuring out what those gaps in your profits are – and where they are hidden in your day-to-day activities – is almost as valuable as what you do about them afterward. Here are three profit boosts to help you locate the gaps in your profits and effectively turn them around. Profit Boost #1 – Work More Effectively with Suppliers.

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Thought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are afraid to make changes once they have become comfortable in their routines. We are creatures of habit, so it is imperative we teach ourselves the most empowering habits instead of self sabotaging beliefs. If you want to be the creator of your destiny, then you must be in total control of your thoughts.

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Welcome to a New Year! Do you look ahead to this year 2013 with optimism or dread that you won’t live up to your own expectations? No matter how many times you’ve visualized and fantasized a new you with stellar health, love, contentment and abundance, are you exactly where you want to be right now? Don't despair or give up on you or your goals-ever! That's a mistake that so many people make and often when they're so close to seeing their dream unfold. Begin here to step it up and arrive at your destination: Accept:r

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There are several ways you can build your credibility as an expert. Develop a presence of being a go-to or knowledge expert. People are looking for people who deliver results. You must be confident in your abilities and be able to demonstrate this to others both on-line and off-line. Educate yourself to be the best: YouTube Videos or TED talks Watch videos about the expertise you are trying to develop or hone. There are many tips and techniques out there.

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The tug of war for small business is always profits vs. costs. Undoubtedly you see costs everywhere you look as a small business owner. It’s easy to see them in the costs for equipment, supplies, utilities and the space you lease. While many of these expenses are fixed over the short term, and you can’t reduce them – there are other costs you can effect. Let’s try something: Switch your thinking from costs to value. The two key questions are: 1) what is the value of an hour? and 2) what is the cost of an hour?

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Yes, it may be hard to believe, but you can discover hidden profits in your business just by using your customer list. The stagnant economy that has plagued small business owners definitely has us seeking uncommon ways to make more profits. One thing to consider, if you’re not doing it already, is affiliate marketing. Passive income creates more profits to the bottom line without creating more work – you simply agree to showcase and promote another business or individual’s products for a percentage of their sales. Before you begin, however, it’s vital to set it up so that your passive incomer

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Is your dream machine stuck in a holding pattern? If you’ve been living on auto pilot; moving through one circumstance to another and doing only what you thought you should or had to do, you might want to spend a little time and effort on changing your routine. If you don’t find the time to explore your imagination how will you ever know what your dream is? Ruts, isolation and repetitive lifestyle patterns are dream killers. If you do this long enough you become stuck in auto pilot and might not remember how to fly the plane on your own! Remember the saying old habits die hard?

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When asked how to increase profits, most small business owners will readily answer with “increase sales.” I definitely agree. There is nothing like enjoying a healthy top line. And yet, while working feverishly on that goal, there are many owners who have not yet discovered the hidden profits that could be available to them simply by walking a few new profit avenues.

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Man is a triune being. He is spirit, soul, and body. We are made in the likeness of God after the Holy Trinity which is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You are more than just the fleshly body you see in the mirror after getting out of the shower. The real you cannot be seen. The spirit that lives on the inside of your body is the real you. It is the part that is like God. It is the part along with your soul how you communicate with God. You cannot communicate with God through your flesh.

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Iyanla Vanzant is an empowerment specialist, Spiritual Life Counselor, and ordained minister. She is the founder and president of the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development in Silver Spring, Maryland and regularly conducts personal growth classes and workshops for men and women. She has built the foundation for transformation after a less-than-inspiring background. Iyanla is arguably most well-known for her bestselling book, "In the Meantime," in which she uses the metaphor of getting your house in order for getting your life in order.

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Have you ever woke up one day feeling like it was time for you to make a change in your life? You just knew deep down inside that there was no more time for making excuses, because it was now or never. You knew that you had to change no matter how difficult it would be. When you get that sick feeling inside of you it is a good sign, trust me. That feeling inside of you is what I like to call “Your life’s wake up call.” When I was in the middle of my depression, no one in the world could help me but myself. I didn’t get better until I told myself I had to get better.

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In a small business, there’s no denying that there are products that reach the end of their life cycle. There comes a point where sales and profits are no longer growing, but instead, they are declining. The good news is that orders are still arriving, so you have time to make a plan of action.

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How to Know Your Variable Costs to Increase Profits in Your Small Business If you don’t know your variable costs you don’t have the information you need to maximize the profits in your small business. You don’t have the information you need to price your products and services. You can't operate your small business with the accuracy and precision to maximize your profits. Variable costs are a key com of your profit and loss statement. What Are Variable Costs?

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In today’s economy small business owners need solid information on productivity and time spent on revenue-producing tasks. More and more, employers are using tools to boost their profits and raise productivity. Time tracking software is a great asset to assist small business owners in tracking the true productivity of their team members (even virtual team members), both for their work hours in total and to measure time spent on each project.

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The dark cloak, the top hat, the intense stare...you've seen it many times, the mysterious hypnotist as they approach their subject to make them obey their every command. Dark, sinister...and not even close to reality! When I tell people that I'm a hypnotist, I get a wide range of responses, from the excited to that of complete rejection.

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Everyone loves money! I doubt any of you reading this would refuse money that is given to you. Don’t you just love the feel of money in your hand? It’s not that you actually love the physical feeling of the money, (after all it is a germ carrier), but it’s the internal feeling that holding money gives to you – a feeling of security and power. Money is such a necessary function of our everyday lives and we cannot live without it. In fact, it’s an exchange commodity that has become the backbone of the economy for most countries around the globe.

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Mindfulness is being consciously aware and accepting of what is going on in and around you at the present moment without judging it in any way. It is more like being the “observer” rather than stepping into the story that is playing out in your experience. You become aware of all that you feel and are thinking as simply an event that you are witnessing.

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With a small business to build, streamlining your day from the very first moment can mean productivity increases, peace of mind, and yes, even hidden profits. Finding profits in hidden places can be much easier than you think, I promise. As a small business owner, what you do at the very start of your work day – literally the first thirty minutes – can make all the difference in the world to your profitability. Believe it or not, your most important goals for each day depend on how you manage those first thirty minutes.

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Fear keeps us from truly being who we are, we let our fears stand in the way of fully embracing our inner being. The time has come to learn how to move past our fears in order that we may shine as the being we are meant to be. Most of us learned early on in life how not to be ourselves. We let all the shoulds get in the way. I should be more responsible, I should be smarter, I should be quieter, I should be thinner, I should be richer, I should be more patient, I should be kinder and the list goes on and on and on. The first clue is when you hear the word should spoken aloud or in your head.

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How do you invent yourself anew? Re-inventing yourself is a courageous act. You’re asked to let go of the old, stale beliefs you cling to. Those beliefs about you that tell you that you can’t change or can’t do or be something. Why keep them around? They no longer serve you if they ever did and now’s the time to release them.

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What do you see around you right now? Do you see the abundance and beauty of life or do you see not enough, worry and ugliness? Whatever you see is your perception which is reflecting your innermost beliefs. Abundance is an expression of love while not enough (lack) is an expression of fear. You may justify your fear based perception due to the economic turmoil, dishonesty in government, rise in job loss, and the incredible amount of corruption evident here and abroad. It does appear scary until you look past the surface. Again I point to perception.

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Ugh. The P word. Perfectionism is the death of progress. There is a time for incubation and quiet creation. And then there is a time to put it out in the world and see if it flies. And in between the two is where the P word lurks. "I just want it to be perfect." How many times has that thought interrupted the birth of a project? How many times has that useless mantra prevented brilliant and inspired ideas from seeing the light of day? What does perfect even mean? You can't draw a picture of it. Or create an excel chart detailing it.

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The beautiful thing about success is that there are many ways to achieve it. Some people make their success look easy, while others make success look difficult to achieve. Let me tell you that it wasn’t the success that came easy for those people, it was their persistent effort towards achieving their success that made it look easy for them. Success is never easy to achieve because if it was easy, then everyone would be successful.

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Life holds many mysteries just as a mask mysteriously hides the identity of who or what is behind it. Curiosity may be aroused as an individual experiences a feeling of anticipation while waiting for the revelation of the mystery. A mask is used as a cover-up, a means of hiding the true identity or image behind the mask. A mask is used by millions of children and adults for Halloween, masquerades, parties, festivals such as Mardi Gras and the Chinese New Year celebration, and various productions.

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For small businesses, profits never take a back seat, and watching out for changes in your profit stream before they happen is the key to a long and vibrant life for your company. It can be easy to miss the signs though, in the day-to-day race to find and maintain customers and clients, fulfill on orders and tackle everything from marketing to employee turnover.

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Tiger Woods won his 66th golf title in dramatic fashion by sinking a 15 foot putt to win his sixth victory at the Bay Hill Invitational last Sunday. It was the third time that Tiger had nailed a lengthy putt on the 18th hole to win at Bay Hill. Tiger knew it was going to be in the hole the second he putted. Due to a nine month layoff from golf, some people seemed surprised that Tiger was able to pull this off. Not me, I know what Tiger is made of. He truly made it look like he was hitting a tap in putt. Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time.

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There are laws that govern the universe and consequently affect your life every single day. Take for instance the Law of Gravity. This law allows you the ability to walk firmly on the ground and not float around aimlessly in space. You know this law because if you drop something it falls immediately downward to the ground or floor, yet I doubt you seldom ever consciously stop to think about this law and its importance in your life. Regardless of whether you consciously think about it, it exists and is always part of your everyday life.

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A few years ago I came across the following text and found the message both simplistic and deeply profound, so I am sharing it with you as I begin this article. Chapter 1 I walked down the street. It looked like an interesting street. There’s a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find my way out. Chapter 2 I walked down the street. It looked like an interesting street. There’s a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don’t see it – denial. I fall in again. I can’t believe I’m in this same place.r

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There is an argument that there is no difference in the Bible between the mind and the heart. But here I will use the mind as the intellectual thinking part of man and the heart the emotional part of man. There is a thought that the mind is the conscience and the heart is the sub-conscience. You may be able to guess what a person is thinking, but you can’t guess there heart.

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Do you know what you really want in life? Have you taken the time to really slow down long enough to take stock of just where you are and where you want to go? What do you think of your life as it is? As the years tick by and the roller coaster we call life continues on its nonstop ride it is easy to forget to take stock of what’s on the inside. It only makes sense. We do it for our financial well being. We do it for our health with regular visits to the doctor for checkups.

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God Who is the maker and possessor of heaven and earth. He is the One who created us out of dust of the ground. Is it hard to believe that nothing is impossible with Him? I believe there is a problem within the body of Christ with our thinking. We relate to God as if He is one of us. We have bought God down to our level. Where is the reverence for God? Where is the awe, majesty, and the honor which He deserves? Just because we feel puny we relate to God as if He is puny.

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1. You have to have big dreams, really big dreams. Decide what you want and go after it. No one who has achieved greatness had little expectations. You must expect more than anyone else expects from you. 2. You must have total control over your thoughts and actions. You have to believe in your ...

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Martin Luther King said "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." Having a positive attitude is one of the most important characteristics you can have as a successful individual. Your positive attitude will bring you countless advantages in a time when the majority of the world is ...

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Have you ever had a problem with making a change that lasts? Have you ever started to change a bad habit and then go back to your old ways? Don’t feel bad, many people are victims of change. They just can’t seem to make a lasting change. Change is such a beautiful thing. When you make a change ...

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Success leaves clues, it always has, and it always will. Follow these steps to success with a burning desire to succeed and you will achieve anything you desire. 1. You have to know exactly what you want to achieve. Anyone who has achieved greatness in the past has known exactly what they have ...

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You can lead a more spiritual life. Yes. You. And you can do this without making any drastic changes. Like giving away your possessions. Taking a vow of celibacy. Or moving to a cave to live out your days as a beggar. In fact, you can do this without changing any of your daily activities.

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If you really want live the life of your dreams, I suggest you avoid the following feelings. It is impossible to feel bad when your thoughts are good. 1. Fear - Fear is at the top of the list because it will do so much damage to you and your life. Don’t let anything scare you. Use fear as an ...

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Thought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...

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The quality of your life is greatly impacted by the quality of your thoughts. Your thoughts are capable of empowering you or demoralizing you. Your thoughts can lead you to greatness or they can lead you to depression. You are the only person who can control the quality of your thoughts. Why ...

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Can you achieve balance between your work life and personal life and still feel good? Is it really possible to have it all, be successful and still maintain your sanity? Maybe balance is only an unattainable myth, that’s forever out of your reach. Balance: What’s It All About? You’re in ...

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Amazon.com eview Sit at the foot of a native elder and listen as great wisdom of days long past is passed down. In The Four Agreements shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz exposes self-limiting beliefs and presents a simple yet effective code of personal conduct learned from his Toltec ...Amazon.com eview

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Can - I know I can. Whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can’t you are right. Always believe you can no matter what others believe. If Hoomancan than everyone can. Challenges - are opportunities to make yourself better. Challenge a challenge with the best of your game. When ...

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