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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Can You Retire? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAre you tired of the 9 to 5 grind? Have you been dreaming about retirement but wonder if it can ever happen for you? Most of us think we are just “one lottery ticket away” from retirement, and we are too depressed to even consider it as a serious possibility. So instead of thoughtfully planning ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - A Life Coach - do you need one - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen people first started talking about life coaches, there was quite a buzz about who they were and what they did – what exactly was a life coach. No-one really knew but the idea sounded appealing, a sort of grown up buddy system with someone on your side , guiding through the dramas of life. ...
Views: 972 - The Angst of Transition: From Your Parent's Home to Your Own - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I converse with young college alums, we often discuss the life between their parent’s home and their own. Whether the transition is from their parent’s home or from college to the workplace, our talks about handling the angst in transitioning are engaging. Most of them were told to go to ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - The Art of Being an Overcomer - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Antoinette SykesTop of the morning to you! Hi there! Good morning! Morning! These are some of the few ways I greet you online and in person. Sometimes, it’s accompanied with a hug, but always with high energy and a big smile. So, this morning I hope you feel my sheer joy, enthusiasm and thankfulness to you, as ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Why Does Online Life Coaching Work? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeMany coaches use the telephone for life coaching. Others have set up their websites for online coaching. This is a drastic change from counselling days when the coach and client meet face to face. This seems like distancing to some clients. They do not understand how coaching can work if they ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - Effectively Handling Personal Life Changes - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanExperiencing changes in one’s life is often seen as an insurmountable task. No one likes going through changes. Not even those who have been through it and have reaped the blessings that came with making those changes. Why? Because going through change is akin to going through a re-birth. ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Navigating Change - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsI remember being a young mom and finally getting my baby on a routine. Oh, I've got it down now. I just need to feed him at 7, change his diaper, and put him down for a nap from 9-10:30. I have a whole hour and a half to take my shower, do the dishes, make phone calls... Finally! I ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Emotionally Charged Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda Lams"My wife died about 5 years ago now. I'm still having such a hard time going through her belongings. Every time I pick up one of her sweaters I just collapse with sadness and longing. Even her handwriting on a piece of scrap paper is sacred. I don't know how I can ever part with anything ...
Views: 2127(1 vote) - Good Grief! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsClearing space typically means something like organizing your garage or clearing the excess activities off of your calendar. These are the kinds of things you get to choose to eliminate. What about those areas you don't get to choose? What about the space created from loss? All ...
Views: 1551 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreLetting go seems to be one of the most difficult things for most of us to do, yet it’s the most rewarding and freeing experience you can ever give yourself. The ability to let go frees you both emotionally and physically. There is often a misconception as to what “letting go” really ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Life Expectations, final lesson - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Robert ComraddLife expectations, final lesson We can only get out of life what we put in. A friend told me a story that I like to share. In this small town, a preacher lived on one end of town and the town drunk lived on the other end of town. One day the town-drunk approached Reverend Right’s home; the ...
Views: 1371 - The Power of Choosing Your Direction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Melissa HeislerDuring a recent small business event the question was asked, “How many of the businesses present have busing plans?” Only 25% of the businesses there had plans. It was shocking that in this economy businesses were not strategizing on how to grow their business. To grow a business it is ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - A Statement of Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Neil CroftsIt is normal to slip through life just sliding from one thing to the next, not quite sure why we studied this, not quite sure why we took that job, no big reason for living where we do and so on. This is normal. Apart from normal there are those whose talents happen to coincide with ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - How to Let Go and Move On - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jonathan HuieYou can't live a joyful life until you learn to let go of your past. Whether you have gone through a break-up, lost a loved one to death, had a feud with friend or family, or have lost a job, you must learn to move on and let go. Life can be rewarding and joyful again. Avoid making your ...
Views: 3924(3 votes) - Aging Can Be an Active Time If You Make Yourself Ready for the Opportunity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThere was an article in my local newspaper this past week which really caught my eye. The article was entitled ‘Active aging’ at 50, and focused on the number of opportunities that will be available to those who choose to serve a 50 years of age and older population in the coming years. There ...
Views: 1048(2 votes) - How to Become Solution Oriented and overcome the negative Effects of Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Stephen FreemanHow to Become Solution Oriented and Overcome the Negative Effects of Life As we go through everyday life so many things can attack you and affect your life. Most of the time it may seem as though you are attacked in every aspect of life. Every way you turn the effect of life try to bring ...
Views: 3617(1 vote) - Hide & Seek - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Debbie IngleARE YOU HIDING FROM YOUR TRUTH? It’s o.k. I realize that I began participating in the Hide & Seek game in my early 20s. I became President of the Hide & Seek club in my 40s. Let me say this, the internal pain that I felt during my Hide & Seek game was immense yet, I most often ignored the ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Be an Indispensable Linchpin to the Right People - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimIf you are reading this blog, you have probably at one point either heard of, or read the Seth Godin's book, "Linchpin". If you haven't read it yet, here's the highlight: be indispensable. I would take it another step, and say that you need to be indispensable to the right people. I had a ...
Views: 1351(3 votes) - The Personal Assistant Job as a Career - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Brian DanielIn an ever-changing economic climate, many are reevaluating their chosen careers. More and more are learning that a career personal assistant position to someone wealthy is a gateway to fabulous pay and perks that are unparalleled in any other industry. Few industries worldwide will pay ...
Views: 3691(1 vote) - Transformational Income: Ask Yourself These Questions - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sara DillingerPop quiz! We are well into the second month of 2011, so it is time to ‘fess up. How many of you made New Years’ resolutions? Let’s see a show of hands. Okay. Now, of those of you who made New Years’ resolutions, how many of you have kept those resolutions thus far? Hands up. Uh-huh. Well, ...
Views: 926 - The Reward of Pushing Against the Tide - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineThe number one reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten.” ~ Vaibhav Shah When I first read this quote it rang true for me; I think we all can relate to it in some way. But then I found myself reading ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Making The House Look Better - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jackie ManBeing able to enhance your house look is something very important and that demands good attention. You can’t just do something by any way but you must do detailed remodeling. From time to time it is necessary to make the house look better and you want to do that without spending too much. To ...
Views: 878 - First Time Home Buyers: When to Walk Away - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lilly GordonWe all know purchasing your first home is a monumental occasion. But getting to that day isn’t necessarily a walk in the park. House shopping can be stressful enough, and often, people tend to settle because they can’t seem to find what they’re looking for as quickly as they’d like it. These ...
Views: 971 - What Subliminal Messages Can Change in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Subliminal messages are the hottest items today in the world of psychological treatments. This is because a lot of problems that plague the human life and make discontented and dissatisfied people are problems of the mind. These include ...
Views: 1740 - Oppis – Opportunities in self-positioning - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Malcolm PayneOppis are a central feature of self-positioning. Oppis are opportunities. An opportunity is just that: a chance you can take, or not, as you wish. It is offered to you alongside many other opportunities: you take up the ones that are relevant to you, miss out on those that do not seem right for ...
Views: 1506 - Why is self-positioning about self? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Malcolm PayneSome people who come across self-positioning ask: why is it about your ‘self’? Isn’t that selfish, self-interested, self-absorbed? Shouldn’t we be thinking about others, outward-looking, rather than concentrating on ourselves? The main point to make in answer to this question is: unless we are ...
Views: 1801 - Risk, Reward & Resilience - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennI am a long time fan of late night television and wanted to get David Letterman as our graduation speaker (we had Tip O’Neill). I loved Johnny Carson and watched him religiously. His retirement was the end of an era, Jay Leno is fine but he is no Johnny Carson. I did love Wynton Marsalis and ...
Views: 1370 - Psychic Astrology for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Elissa HeymanPersonal and Spiritual Guidance for 2011 It's first wise to try the impossible if it's what you want to do. Attempt that tricky balancing act; try scaling that alluring mountain. It's very easy to get distracted, it's easy to not listen and miss important directions. Be ruthless about ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - 7 Principles for Leaders in Managing Transition - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Martin Smith1. Deal in facts not rumours - Learn all you can about the Changes ahead and communicate the facts to your team 2. Maintain open 2 way communication - Ask open ended questions to encourage discussion and build relationships within your team/organisation. - Examples of open-ended ...
Views: 1141 - The pros and cons of downsizing your home after retirement - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Ann HarrisonI've been thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of downsizing to a smaller home after retirement. This is what I've come up with so far... Advantages The first and most obvious advantage is that, if your existing home is worth a lot of money because of its location and size, ...
Views: 6815 - Where Did THAT Come From? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Val WilcoxAs you continue your journey along the path of self discovery, your reactions to certain events may cause you to wonder where that came from. You react in ways that seem totally out of context with the situation. This may cause you to pause and wonder why this simple situation is having such ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - My Top 10 Tips for Single Women Who Are Planning Their Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann HarrisonIn a recent interview, I was asked the following question: What are your best tips for single women who want to plan their retirement? This was my answer: 1. If you haven't done so already, start to think about what a successful retirement would look and feel like for you. What do you ...
Views: 2161 - I am Woman... I can do Anything! Or is that Everything? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from The Footprint of a WomanAs women we truly believe that we can do anything which is true but we get lost in trying to do everything. We are trying to fill so many roles, those of our past and those of the future we want. For those women in the baby boomer era, they are dealing with a lot of confusion and guilt – who ...
Views: 1271(4 votes) - The “Just One Thing” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Zoe RouthWhen I led canoe trips for a living, one of the first things we taught is that you don't need to put that much pressure in your strokes to change the direction you're going. A little does a lot. And the same thing is true for goals. Have you made a resolution or goal for this new year? Most ...
Views: 1331 - 6 Steps for Getting Un-Trapped by the Trappings of Modern Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerThe pace of change in today’s world can leave us all feeling a bit shell-shocked, insecure and fearful of losing what we’ve worked so hard to accumulate. If you’re feeling trapped by the trappings of modern life, forced to choose between spending precious time with the people you love or earning ...
Views: 3903(1 vote) - New Year, Be You - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Mike RobbinsWith the New Year still in its first few weeks, the annual "new year, new you" phenomenon is all around us - in the worlds of advertising, media, self-help and more. And while this time of year can be a great catalyst for positive change in our lives, what if we made a commitment to live our ...
Views: 1153 - The New Year Plan: Are you READY? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardThe New Year means different things to different people. For some, it inspires change for the better, for others it’s just another year, and the rest of us fall somewhere in between. For the inspired, great successes will ensue. For the pseudo-inspired, great intentions will ensue for about ...
Views: 1043 - Dream It...Live It! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Val WilcoxWhen you discover what it is you feel destined to achieve, go for it! Even if at first it’s a vague concept in the back of your mind, be sure to nurture it, embrace it, and allow it to expand. As you focus on your dream…start to live it! Open up to all the possibilities that are presented to ...
Views: 1193 - Women and Retirement: Planning for Structure can Ease Transition - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Judy JuricekUndoubtedly, you are a very busy person with a lot of structure in every day. You wake up with a plan for the day, check email, voice mail and probably social media. You read the news, you eat breakfast (sometimes on the way to work) and you arrive at work at basically the same time every day. ...
Views: 1204 - Making psychological space in self-positioning - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Malcolm PaynePerhaps you say: ‘Give me some space to think about that’. Or: ‘I need a breathing space before I can take that on’. So space is very important to us. But how can we understand that need for space? And what can we do to get it? This is an important part of self-positioning – it aims to ...
Views: 2504 - Success Tips for Women Executives and Entrepreneurs - How a Lack of Body Confidence is Holding You Back - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroWhy do so many people find true abundance elusive? Most of them are missing the key ingredient: complete and utter confidence in themselves, which is inseparable from complete confidence in their physical self: their body. Of course, getting that total body confidence can be a tall order, ...
Views: 1100 - From Stress to Calm in 10 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lori Lynn SmithIf you are like me, you find yourself busy... home, kids, work, friends and family. All important things, but they can take over. We forget that we need to take care of ourselves. You may find that you are feeling tired, stress and simply worn out. After many years of feeling this way myself, ...
Views: 2150(3 votes) - The "Big Book" is a text! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaChapter 1 - Study of How It Works (p.13-15 Spiritual Infusion) Here is a simple study approach to use. I learned it when attending an Inductive Bible Study course. It involves three basic skills: observation, interpretation, and application. (1) Observation answers the question: What does the ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Peter Fogel’s “Are Energy Vampires Sucking You & Your Creativity Dry?” - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Peter FogelDifferent governments, officials, environmental agencies exhort us to conserve the energy we use in order to save the environment and sustain our continued existence on the planet. On a personal level, if you are serious about reinventing your career and life, then I think that you also need ...
Views: 1805(3 votes) - My Life In The Military - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James McKenzieLessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - When Not Changing May Be More Painful Than the Change Itself - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseIn my last few articles, I’ve written quite a bit about the topic of change. I’d be remiss if I did not take some time to approach this topic from the perspective of those who choose not to change. Not changing how you approach the situations which come into your life is certainly a ...
Views: 2347 - What Type of Auto Insurance is Best For You? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from james seth wesleyWhat Type of Auto Insurance is Best For You? Driving in the United States today requires an up to date proof of auto insurance. This means that you must carry the minimum requirements that your state has regulated in order to drive legally. Auto insurance companies have worked hard ...
Views: 1148 - When you have climbed the wrong mountain - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lisa DoreyEverything is going just perfectly! You’ve been offered that promotion you always wanted and you finally have the role you have craved. Fantastic. You drink the celebratory glasses of wine with family and friends. You are so delighted and secretly very proud of yourself. Time passes and ...
Views: 1116 - Midlife Changes: We’re Always Learning about the Process of Change - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseI am passionate about providing education, support and guidance to those facing transitional issues at the mid point of their life. As I was preparing for my day about a week ago I realized how fortunate I am to have been exposed to the materials and concepts I have over the last two years on ...
Views: 947 - Five-Step Year-End Ritual for Busy Working Moms - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Julie ZeffFor a busy working mom, the holidays can be a wonderful time to spend time with friends and family and to drink in all the joy and festivities of the season. And as joyful as this time of year is, it can leave you feeling more rushed and depleted than ever. Maybe you find yourself busily ...
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