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- FEAR - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Morice MabrySo what’s been preventing me from reaching my full potential outside of procrastination? When I examined myself deeply, I have to admit, it’s FEAR! Personally, I like the acrostic that FEAR is nothing more than Flawed Element of thought Appearing to be Real It has consumed my mind far ...
Views: 1044 - Look Up - Release the Happy Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe way we sit, stand or walk affects our mind and therefore our results. Likewise, the way we feel affects our posture and movements. “There is an inner and an outer side to everything,” as Thomas Troward said. Your Posture and Your Mood? Think about a happy and successful moment, a ...
Views: 1991 - Backup Plans - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you have a goal or desire that is important to you, do you ever go into mental overdrive before you see the results? I know I have. I watch my clients do it, too. You can go into overdrive in several ways: *Think about every scenario possible that could go wrong *Think about ...
Views: 1349 - Weight Loss Takes More Thank Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitMany of us are very good at trying to lose weight. We make resolutions, join gyms, exercise, follow a diet, resist sweets, research all the weigh loss tips we can find…We'll experience some weight loss, and even lose a few pounds in those first few weeks. And the next week, we'll ...
Views: 1040 - Healing From Our Fear of Selfishness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitA client recently asked me what the difference was, between healing and loving yourself and being selfish. To that person, they appeared to be the same thing. Learning to love ourselves is an important step on our journey to grow in our emotional intelligence. Yet, fear of being selfish is ...
Views: 2973 - Declutter Your Schedule! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitEverybody is busy. And we secretly think we like it that way. On Facebook, probably once a week I see a quotation being shared about the amount of time teachers work after hours. And these make me laugh, because I certainly wouldn't have time to be starting my own business, raising a child, ...
Views: 1095 - Feeling Stuck? 3 Ways Positivity Will Help You Create Success - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re in a job you hate, in relationships that aren’t serving you, or in a cycle of unhealthy behavior. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, know that you are not alone! Many people have reached out to me looking for a career coach, because they feel ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - The "Working In Pajamas" Dream, Not Such a Good Idea for Telecommuters - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Lisa PerryYou've seen a thousand images depicting the home worker all cozy in pajamas working with an open laptop while lounging on an overstuffed sofa. Many sleep-deprived, over-scheduled U.S. workers dream of a lifestyle that includes earning a living while somehow managing to shuffle around their home ...
Views: 1255 - Grit: How To Get It - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Lisa PerryHave you heard the latest buzz word? Grit. It seems to be on the lips of every hiring manager and recruiter in the country. And, as words go, "grit" is a great word for a number of reasons. I guess it had fallen out of everyday usage, so it seems fresh again. It's a short word, and it sounds ...
Views: 1511 - Work-Life Balance: 3 Keys to a Happy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow has your career affected the rest of your life? Are you happy when you go home and ready to connect with your family? The answers to those questions usually lie in your personal, work-life balance. The ability to manage your job duties with other aspects of your life such as health, ...
Views: 1614 - Turning 60? Five Big Health Changes to be Prepared for in your Sixties - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Dixie SomersAging is an unavoidable fact of life that we will all face at some point. Once you start reaching the age of 60 and beyond, your body will no longer be as forgiving as it once was. Typical daily practices that you would take for granted may seem a little more difficult than they once were, which ...
Views: 1941 - 3 Tips to Living Like a Millionaire - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Nigel St.HillAs a life and money management coach, over the years I have noticed some very interesting things about wealthy people. They were disciplined and determined enough to do all the right things that enabled them to accumulate their wealth and, in many cases, retire early. Financially responsible ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - 5 Secrets to Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat’s holding you back from having the life or career you want? The answer for over 50% of my clients is overcoming fear. This can show up in a variety of ways from doubt, worry, and anxiety. Maybe you’ve been told negative, put-downs over and over again by other people. Or perhaps you’ve ...
Views: 1423 - Top 5 Habit Tracking Resources - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2015 from Melissa PringleIf you are trying to improve yourself or achieve a goal, you will want to know these top 5 habit tracking resources. Remember it takes more then 21 days to form a habit, it takes about 6 weeks or longer to do something without thinking about it, only if it is done every day at the same ...
Views: 1022 - Lose Weight With EFT With These Simple Water and Commitment Tips - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaHave you started on your EFT weight-loss journey and find the weight not shifting like it would if you were dieting or doing boot-camps? Well, to lose weight, you need to eat less harmful foods, a moderate amount of healthful foods, and exercise more. When you first start your EFT journey of ...
Views: 1930(1 vote) - Finding Happiness In The Day To Day - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Kate SinerI have to be honest about how I typically deal with my distaste for winter - I get the heck out and go somewhere warm! While I will be making some trips to warmer climates this winter, I still try to find ways to be happier and more at peace when I find myself wishing I had three jackets on ...
Views: 1149 - Make Room for Success in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you ready to achieve success in your life or career but constantly feel drained or overwhelmed? That’s natural because we are consistently bombarded with tasks, emails, phone calls, text messages, and social media. You might have the greatest intentions, but still find obstacles getting in ...
Views: 1268 - Memory: Memorizing and Recall - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Maria KhalifeOne of the most remarkable abilities of our mind is it’s ability to remember. Memory allows us to recall what we have learned through experience. The more emotion surrounding the event, the deeper the memory of it stores in our minds. If the emotion was a negative one, frequently our memories ...
Views: 1119 - Taking Steps Towards Making and Breaking Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from CJ MosesWe all have habits, some good and some not so good. These are behaviors that we’ve learned, and that occur almost automatically. And most of us have a habit we’d like to break, or one we’d like to develop. For most people, it takes about four weeks, maybe less in some cases, for a new ...
Views: 1085 - Why Abandon A Habit? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovWhile considerations on theory and practice of "How to abandon a habit?" are quite common for many people, the question of "Why should I abandon a habit?" in the first place, is often not given its due attention. At first, that question might seem unimportant. If one should consider for example ...
Views: 1239 - The Secret to Creating an Unbreakable New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2014 from Nicholas PuriNew Year’s resolutions; are they made to be broken? For most of us, they usually are. But how is it that we can create resolutions that survive the year and we actually follow through on? The average time a person can expect to keep a New Year’s resolution is a measly 24 days – not even one ...
Views: 1252 - How to Manage Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Melissa HeislerWorkers seem more and more stressed every day. Technology has created expectation of an immediate response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Short-term thinking and planning based on the focus of quarterly stock reports has increased the sense of importance for every project. ...
Views: 1398 - Ready To Say Good Morning To Standard Time on Monday? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Michael MantellReady to say goodnight to Daylight Savings Time and good morning to Standard Time? We’ve enjoyed Standard Time in different time zones in the United States of America and Canada since November, 1883 when the railroads adopted the practice of standardized times in established time zones. It ...
Views: 1183 - Time Management 101: Stop the Distractions! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat is the number one reason people give for NOT doing something? I don’t have enough time! You have big ideas and made plans to start a meaningful project, but you can never find the time to get it done. Days, weeks, and months fly by but there hasn’t been any action taken to move you closer ...
Views: 1326 - Why Should You Work With A Life Coach? To Create The Lifestyle You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat does your typical day look like? Maybe you’re up at 7am, in the office by 9am, and work all day until you can take a break and leave for the night. If that sounds like how you spend your days, how satisfied are you with your career and relationships? Have you seriously thought about the ...
Views: 1440 - Boredom: Reasons and Remedies - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Hifzur RehmanAre you feeling bored? Getting bored is quite common in people of all ages. I often listen people saying they are getting bored or the life is so boring. When someone says that life is so boring, it means that he/she is losing interest in life. This type of negative development must be taken ...
Views: 3327 - Is It Time To Graduate And Move Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Carrie GreeneMy sons, Eric and Josh, graduated from middle school last week. I had a conversation with them about moving onto high school. I expected to hear "I'm looking forward to high school," "I'm nervous" and "I hope there isn't that much more homework" but, after all of the complaints I heard this past ...
Views: 1191 - Learning a thing or two about saying thanks from Southwest Airlines - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Noah St JohnReceiving a gift is always delightful that is why when I received a gift from Southwest Airlines I was in good spirits. When I received the gift, I immediately noticed that it was a fairly large sized package. Because I saw it was from Southwest Airlines, I immediately thought that this must be ...
Views: 1502 - Attention and Work/Life Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Geraldine MarkelOn average, dealing with distractions and interruptions at work can consume more than two hours out of your whole workday. It’s no different at home. The boundaries between work and life are blurred and technology and our fast-paced lives interfere with our productivity and sense of ...
Views: 1458 - Believe in yourself to Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Noah St JohnEach and every one of us yearn for something. It may be being better off financially, living a healthier life, finding one’s soul mate or just to be satisfied and happy. Now as I mention these things, let us imagine our own dreams and aspirations in life. Let us imagine what our desires are and ...
Views: 1660 - Are You Sure Your Manners Are Acceptable? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving good manners is defined as behaving in a way that does not make other people uncomfortable in your presence. Since it is crucial that a workplace have a pleasant and supportive environment, everyone in it is expected to contribute to creating a workplace environment that promotes good ...
Views: 1355 - Things That Happy People Do Not Care About - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are serious about becoming a better and happier person, what’s important is that you keep your focus on your main goal, which is to be happy. Once you find your own happiness, you will instantly be a better person in every aspect of the word. Finding what can make you happy isn’t the ...
Views: 1375 - How to become an actor during our exam times?! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2014 from Ali MirsadeghiToday because of all the phone calls, we want to do something extraordinary and set up an acting class. I think acting in television, theater or cinema is something very appealing. I’m friends with a lot of actors; truthfully, they are a very likable bunch of people. Not just because they are ...
Views: 1165 - Procrastination No More! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Joan Clout-KruseAre you an acute procrastinator? I was. Twenty years ago I made a new promise to myself and wrote these words… “I am an introverted, procrastinating perfectionist who is striving to change to be an extroverted, results-oriented champion.” It was a time for me to move on and take charge of my ...
Views: 1246 - ***How Habitual Stress Affects Our Body And Effective Ways To Beat It - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerStress is an emotional and physical response to external factors, and lessening stress is the secret to a longer, healthier, life. We know that stress isn't good for us, and we know that everyone experiences stress every day, but once we're aware of how long-lasting stress impacts our physical ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - 5 Habits that Stop Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerTo create success in your business there are lots of steps you can be taking. In fact, it can be overwhelming and frankly, downright confusing, to decide what you should or shouldn't be doing. Am I right? To be honest, the steps you need to take in order to build your successful business may ...
Views: 1334 - Are You Addicted to Your Device? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Mike RobbinsThis 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 ...
Views: 1551 - ***How Our Brain Makes Us Fat (And What We Can Do About It) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerI wonder if you've ever woken up in the morning and been determined to start another diet (and actually stick to it this time), but a co-worker or friend offers you some muffins or other yummy treats that seem absolutely impossible for you to resist? Your good intentions seem to immediately ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - The Real Question You Need to Ask Yourself When You’re Underperforming - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Veer GidwaneyIt happens to the best of us. You start to slip up a little at work. You’re tired all the time. You aren’t being your most productive self. You’ve missed a few days due to illness. You’re having trouble staying focused. You’ve just lost your motivation. Does any of that sound familiar? A ...
Views: 1923 - Are You Top Talent? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Christina WeberI currently am interviewing seven candidates for a marriage and family therapy associate in my practice when I chanced upon Andrew Miller’s article on the 3 Attributes to Look For In Top Talent. According to Miller, the top talent has the right blend of 1) attitude, 2) mindset, and 3) ...
Views: 1246 - How to Break Negative Recurring Habit Patterns & Self Sabotaging Behavior - Change Your Life & Realize Your Dreams with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from KG StilesWHAT IS Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation and is a natural holistic healing therapy. The true practice of aromatherapy is a wedding of both science and art in the use of pure plant essential oils to enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Views: 3160 - ***Unconditional Love-The Mother's Day Gift That Keeps Giving - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Nancy PhilpottCelebrating Mother's Day and mom's birthday at the beach was a gift my mom, my sister, and I gave ourselves each year. It was a Mother's Day tradition for many more years than I can remember.In 2001 we started a new tradition. Mom’s three year journey with lung cancer had taken a toll on ...
Views: 2185 - Unconditional Love-The Mother's Day Gift That Keeps Giving - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Nancy PhilpottCelebrating Mother's Day and mom's birthday at the beach was a gift my mom, my sister, and I gave ourselves each year. It was a Mother's Day tradition for many more years than I can remember.In 2001 we started a new tradition. Mom’s three year journey with lung cancer had taken a toll on ...
Views: 2378 - The Trap of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Darlene LancerPerfectionism is an addiction, meaning we’re repeatedly unable to stop our perfectionist behaviors. Like other addictions, perfectionism varies in severity and can have negative consequences. It harms our self-esteem, make us unable to accept other people’s differences and their mistakes and ...
Views: 1779 - ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs recently reports that one in five combat veterans develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or after their service. However, while PTSD is becoming more widely-recognized, the illness was not fully accepted by the medical community ...
Views: 1799 - Into Every Life - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Tina TessinaAs a parade went by, one of the horses pulling a float entry left a memento in the middle of the road, right in front of where we were watching from the sidewalk. From that point on, every band or group that came marching down the road marched bravely on, right through the pile of horse manure. ...
Views: 1380 - Financial Security for Mom business owners - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2014 from Christina WeberSecular solutions for women’s economic security include: having fewer kids through birth control and abortion, offering dawn-to-dusk daycare for the ones you accidentally have, and other after-the-fact band aids to moral dilemmas like government funding for food, housing, and healthcare to ...
Views: 1727 - The Creativity Cycle - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloCreativity is a cycle. It involves being open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Creativity is a cycle because it begets more creativity. In other words, the more you develop creativity, the more creative you will be. For instance, once you decide to become creative, you will see things ...
Views: 1249 - Single Moms Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI went to my niece's first birthday party on Saturday. I was looking so forward to it. I can't believe it's already been a year for them. I remember getting the call that my sister-in-law was in labor, driving up to the hospital, and being in the waiting room... EAGER. Eager to make sure they ...
Views: 1182 - Breathe Your Way Out Of Fear & Anxiety For Long-Lasting Health & Joy! - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Kai AshleyWhat happens when you are gripped in fear and anxiety with no idea how to get out? It can be easy to feel trapped in those heavy feelings for days, weeks and for some people even decades... But it doesn't have to be this way! If you find yourself in a situation where you feel gripped by fear ...
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