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- Choosing the Right Side - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from William CottringerChoosing the Right Side By Bill Cottringer An elderly Episcopal priest once gave a simple sermon with a single message that makes too much sense to disregard, even for non-religious people. The message was this: There is one main choice in life and that is which side are you on—the ...
Views: 976 - Survive and Thrive - How to Bounce Back From Being a Victim of Crime - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Caitlyn BellIt is an unfortunate fact of modern life that danger lurks around more corners than ever before. According to some measures, 83% of people in this country will become victims of violent crime at some point in their life. This is a sobering statistic. While much debate centres around preventing ...
Views: 761 - Failure is Good for You - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Hifzur RehmanYou may be thinking why failure is good for you. I know, failure is a frightening word. Our parents, teachers, relatives and friends all tell us about success but no one talks about failure. Failure is considered to be a bad word. But this bad word is a reality which we all have to face, off ...
Views: 928 - Yes, you gotta believe in yourself. BUT... - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayBelieve in yourself, by all means. But that in itself will not get you anywhere near your goals.Believe in yourself. Ah, how quaintly those three words ring throughout our collective childhood memories. And for many a good reason. They're age-old wisdom, really. You know how some people ...
Views: 903 - Building confidence isn't easy, BUT... - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayBuilding confidence might not be easy. But the principles are pretty simple.Theoretically, building confidence shouldn’t be complicated. And theoretically, confidence coaching shouldn’t be necessary. The key word here, of course, is theoretically. Because in practice, things act ...
Views: 932 - Not doing what you say: How it cripples you - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayNot doing what you say you’re gonna do is a habit. — A habit that is unsupportive of your success. That’s what my old group coach used to say. In every single session. Of course, we’re not just talking about not taking out the trash when you said you would, or not buying milk when you said ...
Views: 1192 - Are you playing the victim? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayWhen I set out on my great escape from depression towards a confident life, one of the hardest things to realize was that I had a habit of unconsciously playing the victim. A habit that I needed to outright slaughter if I was going to get confidence, and get where I wanted to be. This goes ...
Views: 778 - 5 stupid excuses for giving up - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayThere’s a saying that goes: “If it’s important to you, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse.” Boom. Love it. If a project is neither necessary or interesting for you anymore, there’s no shame in abandoning it. But otherwise, there are only excuses for giving up on working ...
Views: 847 - Giving up is for losers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayIf you ever feel like giving up, here’s a little something to think about: What do 100% of everyone who give up have in common? Please read on as you ponder this question. When I claim that ‘giving up is for losers’, I’m not being pretentiously cynical. On the contrary, I’m being as ...
Views: 1486 - ***Indifference - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Steve ScottOne of the enemies from within that can stop your progress and success is indifference. In “Wings To Fly” I look at the disease that is indifference. Indifference occurs because people don’t think that something matters. That is certainly true of many things. Yet when you start having an ...
Views: 1290 - Best Careers for Natural Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Shae HollandThere is a fine line between a career and an occupation. An occupation is work that basically, as the word says, occupies your time and puts money in your pocket to pay the bills. A career, on the other hand, potentially requires greater focus and an eye on an ultimate vocational objective. Both ...
Views: 4809 - Tips to Help You Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Jane HurstWe all end up with too much clutter in our homes from time to time. The problem is, how do you get rid of all that clutter and have a more organized home, and life? Sometimes, decluttering your home can seem like a daunting task that you keep putting off because it is so overwhelming. The ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - ***Develop a Sense of Urgency and Do it Now! by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Judi MoreoNo matter how good you are at what you do, how talented, how knowledgeable or competent you may be, unless you develop a sense of urgency – a commitment that the time to DO it is NOW, you are likely to find yourself still wondering how to be successful five years from now. “Just do it” may ...
Views: 1470 - ***Don’t think about the green elephant? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Steve ScottIn the book, “Wings To Fly” I explore the value of talking positively. At first, you would think that talking positively is straight forward. It is. Yet, with many things that seem obvious including positive talk, we fail to realize that what we may think is positive is actually negative. An ...
Views: 1387 - Last Minutes Plans Are Not That Bad! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Sophia CharlesIf you are in a profession that doesn’t assures you with the holidays and hence you are unable to plan trip with your loved ones then don’t worry now with your last minute plans. There are several affordable weekend getaways which would lead you to some amazing destinations in sometime. The ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Is your life running on autopilot? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayEver get the feeling your life is somewhat running on autopilot? That you’re not really working on what you truly want, and that you’re putting off certain necessary things because you feel a need for instant gratification? And, in turn, do you ever think that you “really should be doing” ...
Views: 911 - There’s only ONE source of unhappiness in the world, and we’re hardly even aware of it - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayEver stop to think that there’s actually only one source of unhappiness in the world? Yeah, me neither. That is, until that time last year when I watched this TED Talk. I forget which, but the idea stuck with me. I wanna share it with you, because I think it’s quite relevant to the topic ...
Views: 733 - On the paradox of finding comfort in low confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayIf you know anyone with low confidence, you'd want them to feel more confident, right? However, things aren't always that simple. Low confidence is a lot like depression. In that it has that one counter-intuitive paradox to it: Depression and low confidence holds us back. But for that ...
Views: 743 - Tired of your divorce drama? Here's how to ditch it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltPsssst, wanna know a little divorce secret? Your daily divorce drama is an illusion. Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ...
Views: 1126 - Tired of your divorce drama? Here's how to ditch it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltPsssst, wanna know a little divorce secret? Your daily divorce drama is an illusion. Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ...
Views: 1095 - Tired of your divorce drama? Here's how to ditch it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltPsssst, wanna know a little divorce secret? Your daily divorce drama is an illusion. Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ...
Views: 1078 - Tired of your divorce drama? Here's how to ditch it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltPsssst, wanna know a little divorce secret? Your daily divorce drama is an illusion. Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ...
Views: 960 - Tired of your divorce drama? Here's how to ditch it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltPsssst, wanna know a little divorce secret? Your daily divorce drama is an illusion. Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ...
Views: 961 - Resiliency: An Equal Opportunity Resource - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Eileen McDarghDo any of these sound like you: Your organization has been downsized, "right-sized," capsized. Perhaps you’ve been merged, remerged, submerged. Every time you think you know the answers, they change the questions. Up is down and down is up. Perhaps you have the opposite challenge: your ...
Views: 997 - Live with Authenticity, Purpose, and Passion - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Sandra Miniere“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso A few days after working with an energy worker, I had a revelation: I understood that as a young child, I was captivated by people. I observed and empathized with them. It was natural for me to ...
Views: 1089 - Which Do You Want: Scary Success or Frightful Failure? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonWhen we as people think of success we often see expense. Expensive cars, expensive houses, expensive clothes. The furthest thing from our minds is fear. We see smiling faces and tanned bodies on beaches sporting trim bodies (especially in those adverts telling us we can make big money ...
Views: 883 - 14 Ways to Improve Your Self-Discipline - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyWhether you’re trying to lose weight or concentrate harder at work, a healthy dose of self-discipline is what you need most. With a strong strategy and tips for when temptation arises, you’ll reach success in no time. 1. Start on a Monday. Researchers found that setting a date or event to ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - 5 tips to stop procrastinating and make yourself do something you don't want to do - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Helen SheplyakovaThe good old procrastination… The thing that kills valuable time and makes you eventually sit through long nights to meet the deadlines. Something that prevents you from achieving your ultimate dreams and living life beside the work to the fullest extent. However, we’re all humans and sometimes ...
Views: 1181 - What is causing you to feel stuck? - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatNegative circumstances in our life such as debt, bad relationships, depressing jobs, lack of friendships and other negative situations can cause an array of emotional issues. Your inner resilience to manage stress is essential when navigating the challenges of everyday life. The sad reality is, ...
Views: 864 - Is the fear of change keeping you stuck? - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatIs the fear of change weighing your life down? Are you unable to experience the fullness in life? Are you willing to change that? Then read ahead… The fear of change has many negative consequences on a person’s life. These include the following (to name a few): 1. Perpetuates unfulfilling ...
Views: 807 - 5 Steps to Move Forward After Being Fired - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Micheal GilmoreBeing fired is not the end of the world although it often looks like it. You feel rejected by the very same people that a day before were your friends/colleagues. This experience is definitely not something “easy to digest”; as a result, you will experience feelings of anger and frustration. ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Are you the worst case scenario type thinker? Here is what you can do to reclaim full ownership of your life - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you know many people compulsively find themselves seeing the worst scenarios in situations they find themselves in? Do you know this leads to unnecessary amount of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, despair, depression, energy depletion, unhappiness, failed relationships, health concerns and ...
Views: 768 - TOP 12 BEST POP UNDER ADVERTISING NETWORK (POPUP AD NETWORKS) - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from article bar barPopAds And Pop Under Ads Networks is simply the best paying advertising network, popunder ad network, Best Pop-Under Ad Networks which you can use either as an advertiser or even as a publisher. Start Earning or Advertising on these Pop-up networks. They can be used for attracting web ...
Views: 1895 - Are You Persistent and Audacious? Jerry Weintraub’s Story - by Submitted on May 05, 2017 from Rand GolletzUntil his death a couple of years ago, Jerry Weintraub was a legend (in his own time) in the entertainment business. The consummate showman, he promoted concerts (including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, etc.) and produced movies (including Nashville, Diner, Ocean’s 11, ...
Views: 1032 - Motivation Is An Inside Job: 11 Ways To Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Harry HooverMotivation is an inside job. Truth be told, business leaders, coaches and teachers often believe they can motivate someone. They are wrong. A person must motivate herself, or at least agree that motivation from a boss is necessary before it can happen. So, today, let’s talk about ...
Views: 937 - 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Feel Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Jessica McMohenWe’ve all experienced the feeling of being stuck. Some of us find ourselves in these ruts more often than not. But when you find yourself in a rut, the best thing you can do is look for a way out. The more you wallow, the more likely that you’ll be stuck for a long time. And when it comes to ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Top 90 Free Classified Sites and How To Use Free Classifieds? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from article bar barHow To Use Free Classifieds? Ads Posting To Your Advantage. If you have a small home business, is a great tool to use free classified ads. For one thing, it's easy to have a great deal for your budget, most small business owners. How To Prepare? How To Prepare You, you also need to be ...
Views: 1700 - Social Bond: Connect With Influencers And Make The Most Of Your Messag - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from social bondLet’s face it - the digital world made a pretty big boom as soon as it was introduced to us. There are so many brands out there now, making buying products and services easier than ever. However, it is safe to say that brand names just don’t mean as much anymore as they used to do in the ...
Views: 815 - Once You Do These 4 Things, You Will Never Feel Frustrated Again - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Maria LawsonImage source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-woman-feet-legs-51397/ Pixa Call it the perils of the modern age, excessive exposure to social media, endless desires and goals, broken relationships or simply a rising apathy and detachment, the story is that, almost all of us feel ...
Views: 1503 - Modeling as a Leader - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Yvette BethelTo sustain desired behaviors, it is important to model them. Modelling happens when a person consistently demonstrates behaviours that point to a particular value system. Whether the modelled behaviour is intentional or not, it gives permission to others to demonstrate actions that reflect a ...
Views: 1037 - Charitable giving that gives back - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from mahendra PingaleHow might you provide for philanthropy while accommodating your family in the meantime? Utilizing beneficent trusts—all alone or in conjunction with contributor prompted assets—could offer you more noteworthy adaptability and control over your proposed magnanimous commitments while helping you ...
Views: 610 - Are You A Happy Person? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Hifzur RehmanWhat do you say about yourself? Are you a happy person? If your reply is in negative then you need to think over it. All your education, intelligence, money, status and success is meaningless if you are not living a happy life. What is the reason of living if a person is not happy with his ...
Views: 900 - How Motivational Speakers Help in Raising Employee Productivity Level - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Elianna HydeImproving your employees’ productivity levels is often difficult. However, there are a few different tricks you can use to help motivate them. One of the most popular and most effective is to bring in a motivational speaker. These speakers often have different approaches to productivity, which ...
Views: 1470 - Motivating corporates towards more effective teamwork - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Rahul KapoorUnfazed by competition, which only drives him to do much better, Rahul Kapoor, the Indian Motivational speaker in the city is someone to look out for in motivational training. He knows that dull classrooms bite and monotonous lectures are nothing more than tuneless lullabies. Also, what he ...
Views: 694 - Twenty Interesting Facts About Bob Marley - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from social engtutoTwenty Interesting Facts About Bob Marley 1. Bob Marley was a white Jamaican originally from Sussex, England, whose family claimed Syrian Jewish origins. 2. Marley was named Nesta Robert Marley. 3. A Jamaican immigration official suggested to Bob’s mom that “Nesta” sounded too much like ...
Views: 1070 - Social media secrets for connecting & engaging with your targeted audiences - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Maqsood RahmanWhen you posted a moment, how can we know that it engaged with your audience? Statistics can clearly tell us how many people left comments, hit your “Like” button, and shared it on his or her homepages. It is typically based on the content that you posted that makes your audience think you ...
Views: 1457(3 votes) - Stop Setting New Year's Resolutions. Do This Instead. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Geoff BladesAnyone who works out regularly dreads this time of year. On January 2nd, gyms around the world are going to be crowded 24/7 with people who made a New Year’s resolution to get a six-pack. Fortunately, they’ll all be gone in two weeks. It’s a statistical fact that over 90% of New Year’s ...
Views: 942 - Personal Motivation Is the Key to Success - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiPersonal motivation is what pushes us to achieve our goals, feel more fulfilled and improve overall quality of life. Personal motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Personal motivation is the key to success. It is a combination of determination, expertise, and ...
Views: 1333 - When You Don't Feel Like Doing a Tough Task - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Bill LamptonFor many years my parents subscribed to Reader’s Digest. Usually I enjoyed reading each issue as much as they did. The segment I liked most was a feature called “The Best Advice I Ever Had.” Even today, one of those best advice stories sticks with me and remains a great lesson. Writing about ...
Views: 1276 - You Have The Choice To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Ricardo OrtizYou have choice today to succeed or fail. Success is solely a personal decision and that no one can take that away from you. Do everything in your power to convince yourself what you want in life is worth sacrificing your mind to. You have the freedom in today’s world to live a miserable ...
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