Motivation

A Look At The Benefits Of Transactional Leadership Style

2008-10-12T18:19:00.000-07:00

Leadership style plays a crucial role in the development of an organization. Transactional leadership is of the leadership style that is often used by many companies. Transactional leadership believes that punishment and reward motivate people. This leadership also assumes that when people agree to do a particular assignment, a part of that agreement is that they give up all authority to their boss. The leader holds control and power over the subordinates. The main goal of the employee is to obey the orders of their managers. The idea is that when a subordinate takes up a job, he or she agrees to obey their manager totally. The ‘transaction’ is the money or any other award that the company pays to its subordinates for their compliance and effort. The relationship between the subordinate and the leader becomes transactional. In transactional leadership the leader has the right to punish his or her subordinates if their performance is not according to the predetermined standard.

Transactional leadership makes clear that what is required and expected from their subordinates. It also mentions that subordinates will get award if they follow the orders seriously. Sometimes punishments are not mentioned but they are understood. In the early stages of transactional leadership, subordinate is in the process of negotiating the contract. The contract specifies fixed salary and the benefits that will be given to the subordinate. Rewards are given to subordinates for applied effort. Some organization use incentives to encourage their subordinates for greater productivity. Transactional leadership is a way of increasing the performance of its subordinates by giving them rewards. Transactional leadership is also called as ‘true leadership style as it focuses on short term goals instead of long term goals.

In Transactional leadership, when the leader assigns work to its subordinates, then it is the responsibility of the subordinate to see that the assigned task is finished on time. If the assigned task is not completed on time or if something then punishment is given for their failure. But if they accomplish the task in time then the subordinates are given reward for successfully completing the task. Subordinates are also given award and praised for exceeding expectations. A subordinate whose performance is below expectation is punished and some action is taken to increase his or her performance.

Transactional leadership has more of a ‘telling style’. Transactional leadership is based on the fact that reward or punishment is dependent on the performance. Even though researchers have highlighted its limitations, transactional leadership is still used by many employers. More and more companies are adopting transactional leadership to increase the performance of its employees. This approach is prevalent in real workplace.

The main limitation of this leadership is that it assumes that people are largely motivated by simple rewards. Under transactional leadership, employees can’t do much to improve job satisfaction. Transaction leadership has been ineffective in providing skilled employees to their organization. This style of leadership is least interested in changing
the work environment. Experts do not recommend this approach. Transactional leadership focuses more on management of punishments and rewards.

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How to Take Control of Your Life

2008-10-10T18:51:00.001-07:00

Have you ever had days when you seem to run around being busy, but when you sit down at the end of the day, you do not seem to have got much done?

If you often feel like this then you are not alone. You may feel that your life is in constant chaos, and that although you rush around all day, you do not seem to achieve what you set out to.

If you feel like this most of the time, then take action! There are a number of things you can do to help yourself. One effective way is to make lists.

If you already make a list of things to do each day, then look at the following points and see if you can revamp the way you compile your lists to make them more effective. If you do not make lists on a regular basis, then now is the time to start.

1. Make a list.

Making a list can help you to organize your thoughts, and this is a first step in taking control of your life and time. Rather than have all the tasks you need to do spinning around inside your head, get them written down on paper. You will instantly feel calmer.

2. Make a fresh list each day.

Do not try to look ahead on a weekly basis at this stage, as this can sometimes cause feelings that will overwhelm you. Break down your tasks into manageable daily chunks that you can get through. When you complete each task, cross it off your list.

3. Do not add things to your daily list during the day.

Once you have crossed off a completed task, do not be tempted to add on new tasks. If you find that you have some free time during the day - enjoy it!

4. Be realistic.

When you are making your daily list, be realistic. Put down only what you 'need' to do that day. Do not be tempted to add on things that you would 'like' to get done if you have time. Only true 'needs' should be on your list.

Once you get into the habit of making a daily list in this way, you will begin to take control of your life and free up some time to do the things that you would like to do as well as those that you have to do.

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Commit To Be Happy

2008-10-09T20:09:00.000-07:00

Commit To Be Happy

Today, why not made a personal commitment to be happy, in spite of what life hands over to you. You have to admit that there are too many things over which you have no control. The only thing you can do is to stop allowing them to make dents in your spirit.

Happiness is not something that others can take from you. It's something that you would have to throw away on your own.

There will be times when things don't turn out the way you want them to. Your best friend at work may turn out to be a power-hungry corporate animal that backstabs you at every opportunity. The promotion you worked so hard for may go to someone else. Your partner might decide to leave me, a day before we are due to go for a vacation together. You may lose most of your savings in a market crash.

These are things that can happen to the most loving, compassionate, careful and reasonable person. But after the initial pain and shock, the decision whether or not to let yourself languish in despair is entirely up to you. You can allow misfortune to form the bulk of your life, or you can choose to leave what's past in the past, and move on.

One's friendly and caring behavior towards others should not be motivated by the thought of equally kind and affectionate responses. You understand yourself best, and regardless of how reasonably and responsibly you live your life, there will be people who won't see your point of view or share your motivations.

People have the right to act in any way they see fit. I don't have the right to judge whether their behavior is acceptable or not. They have to bear the responsibility for their own actions, and so do you. By feeling sorry for yourself, you are simply continuing the work for them, long after they have dealt their blow. You have to decide that, as far as possible, you will not allow these people to disturb your mind.

There are many things for which you can be grateful. There are yet unexplored experiences in which you can find enrichment and meaning. There are yet others who will like you for who you are, and in spite of who you are. If you spend my time being resentful and miserable, you are denying yourself the satisfaction of enjoying what this life has to offer.

There are enough unhappy people in this world who punish themselves and others constantly in a bid to find redress and compensation. But there is no satisfaction in retaliation and revenge. It's a waste of time and spirit.

"To be happy we must not be too concerned with others."

Albert Camus

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Ten Reasons Why You Can't Do It

2008-10-08T20:05:00.000-07:00

1. Your mother told you, you can't do it.
2. Your father confirmed it for you.
3. Your brother told you, you can't do it.
4. Your sister told you, you can't do it.
5. Your best friend told you, you can't do it.
6. Your teacher told you, you can't do it.
7. Your preacher told you, you can't do it.
8. Your TV told you, you can't do it.
9. Your book told you, you can't do it.

10. You told yourself, you can't do it.

It's no wonder you can't do it-and you will never be able to do it.

Life has no secrets-they are like magic-you simply are not aware of the answers yet.

The process of manifesting the things that we desire is not magic-nor is it a secret. And the only reason that you will never be able to do it consciously, and on demand-is that you don't believe that you can.

Since you were born, your parents from ignorance, and the others to follow have schooled you in what you can and cannot do. They have prepared you for a life that they know and have accepted for themselves. Their parents and their own life experiences have taught them that there are certain things that they cannot do. There are things that you must accept as reality.

1. You cannot fly.
2. You cannot walk on water.
3. You cannot turn water into wine.
4. You cannot turn lead into gold.
5. You cannot be in more than one place at a time.
6. You cannot move mountains.
7. You cannot turn back the hands of time.
8. You must accept there are things you cannot change.
9. You cannot avoid getting sick or having accidents.
10. You cannot live forever.

I was told at the age of six that I would never walk again-a victim of perthes disease-a year later I was completely healed. I have lost everything I own three times in my lifetime, and I am back again, and I have cheated death more than once.

Having said that-I did most all of it on a subconscious level. I have fought with my ego about how I would make these recoveries. Most all the time, things did not go the way I thought they should, even though the end result was the same.

Despite all the stupid things that I have done, I always get to where I wanted to be.

Over the last six years, I have moved from a place of quiet acceptance, to a place of awareness. I have found where the power to create really comes from. I have discovered my own power. I know that I create all the circumstances of my life. I have also found out that I can construct the manifestation of my own thoughts on demand. I have also found out that by trying to control how it is done, it takes me longer to achieve the end result.

The last six years has brought me to my own power, and it has also brought up many other issues that get in the way of me using it constructively. There seems to be a built-in protocol which allows access to power based on my ability to use it. In other words, with real power, comes real maturity and responsibility to use it wisely. I always have just enough to accomplish, what it is I desire in the moment.
Power is very much like alcohol, you can get drunk on it, and it will destroy you. This has been demonstrated many times in history, with those that would rule the world. Once you have the power over life and death, and all things physical, and you can see over the mountain-where is there to go?
You have absolute power now, to create all that you desire. You are not using it because you believe all that has been told to you. You have limited your own access to it. The only power that humanity really has at this time in its maturity-is to destroy itself. He does this because he can clearly see that he has this power, he believes it, and he must demonstrate this power or it is not power.

Man also has the power to create. Create new life, different life forms, and worlds. Humanity's power has been demonstrated to him by others that would be called witches, sorcerers, gods and sons of gods. Man's power does not come from outside himself, and this is where he has been looking for it for centuries. This is also why he has failed to find it or control it consciously. You do not have what you do not know is yours. You cannot own what is not yours.
To have the power of God, you must know yourself as God first. To have the power of a lesser god, you must be a lesser god. You already have the power that you believe you are
deserving of, and are willing to accept.

If you believe that you do not have the power to fly, you will always crash and burn. You will always experience what you believe-this is the promise of the universe.

Your life was never meant to be a struggle! It is the way it is, because at some level of consciousness you have limited yourself. Life is a struggle for many because they are caught up in the drama of their own lives. Struggle does bring growth, maturity and power-still, it is the slow way of getting there, and it is an option or choice always.

Physical life is addicting with all its ups and downs, and emotions. The fastest way to manifest what you desire is to know that you already have it and express gratitude for its being. This kind of creation only comes with maturity and the knowledge of absolute power. It is doable, and comes with awareness and with the power of intent to use it.

The three steps to manifesting our circumstances are thought, word and deed. It is a simple process that is very difficult-because our own thoughts get in the way of making it happen.

In the perfect world we "can do it." In our world we "can't do it" and it is perfect that we can see how we make that happen. We demonstrate that thought every day-it is observable!

There are those who have emerged and are demonstrating that all things are possible, just by thinking about them. Man is limitless in his imagination and therefore in his creation-with the power to move mountains and create new worlds-"You
will do all these things and more."

Think about what it is that you desire-be sure of the end result! Take the first step towards that goal and all the others steps will fall into place. Never lose sight of the end result. All the steps will come easily if you are moving in the correct direction. Things get difficult when you have moved away from the path that you have chosen. The struggle is there only if that is what you wish to experience. And struggle is a thought, a perception of the process. It is what you are experiencing because you believe that it is so. Create your dream, because it is yours, and you will move faster. The power is yours; it always was-it does not come from anywhere else. Claim what you do not have and it will be yours. Do it because you can, not because you are deserving or not. Practice patience, purpose, and intent. A year will turn into a month, a month into a day, and the results will be experienced immediately, within your ability to know that it is.
There is no real reason why you can not do it-only an imagined one!

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Change Your Dreams and Improve Your Life

2008-10-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

Have you ever awakened from a particularly troublesome dream and wondered what it meant and why you dreamt it? We all have dreams like that from time to time and most of us just shrug it off and go on about our daily business.

Here are some examples of the kind of dreams I’m talking about:

• Dreams of being chased
• Going downhill at breakneck speed
• Going up a hill with tremendous effort, never quite getting to the top
• Being locked up or can’t get out of a place
• Losing your way or being left behind
• Someone close to you has died, or is injured in some way

And so on. There are an infinite variety of dreams like this, but the key word is troublesome. Troublesome dreams are generally showing us our current fears and anxieties, or the weaker aspects of ourselves.

These dreams are typically pretty vivid and you may even feel great relief when you wake up and realize it was only a dream.

So, let’s take these dreams and put them to good use!

This is an easy and very empowering technique to tell your subconscious a different story. Your subconscious wants to help you and will believe whatever you say, whether it is positive or negative. So, in that light it might as well be something positive…wouldn’t you agree?

The trick is to simply go back into the dream while you are awake and change it.

Does that sound too easy? Well, it is very easy and it feels really good.
There are no dream police telling you that you can’t do this! You are allowed to change the dream events to unfold however you please.

Here’s an example from my own dream archives and then I’ll walk you through the process quickly so you can do it on your own:

I’m sitting in a small RV at the top of a hill and suddenly the RV is pulled backwards back down the hill. It’s going really, really fast and I’m terrified of the crash, but don’t know what to do.

I hear a voice from somewhere saying “Do Something!” I look down and see the brake (duh, of course) and slammed on the brakes to stop the momentum. It stopped just in time before crashing into a house at the bottom of the hill. I was so relieved and proud of myself for putting on the brakes.

Then as I opened the door, all these starving children came at me with their hands out and crying. This frightened me so I shut the door and listened in horror to them scratching and trying to get in.

I woke up feeling bad.

Okay, so that’s the dream. There are all kinds of symbols with meaning within the dream, but for our purposes it’s best to keep it as simple as possible. The troublesome parts were flying down the hill backwards out of control, and having those children coming at me. Those are the parts that needed to be addressed.

No doubt this was representing something going on in my life at the time, but that doesn’t really matter either. What matters is getting those troublesome feelings turned around and thus giving my subconscious a different story.

I went back into the dream and started from the bottom of the hill. After all, I did manage to stop the crash so that part was alright. I opened the door and as the children were coming towards me, I told them to line up.

I said to them strongly, “I know you all pulled my RV down the hill, and I need to know why!”

I pointed to the first child, “What’s your name?” The child replied “Illusion”.
The next child was “Guilt” and the third was “No Confidence”. At that point, the rest of the children simply disappeared. Apparently, these were sub-aspects built on these three.

I sent them to ‘shower and change’ and then come back out. They did so, and were smiling as they stood in front of me. I simply changed them all into goddesses (hey…why not ?) and renamed them “Clarity” “Love” and “Confidence”. Then I re-absorbed them back into myself and drove the RV back up the hill and enjoyed a grand view of the ocean.

Boy, did I feel great after doing that! It gave me the boost of self-confidence that I really needed at the time.

Not all of these sessions will be as clear or as effective, but any small change here and there will add up, and the changes are permanent. These exercises make a lasting impression on your subconscious.

Are you ready to give it a try? Okay, here’s a quick and easy run down for your next troublesome dream, or even a recent one:

Give yourself 10-15 minutes for this and make sure to write it down afterwards.

Sit comfortably and close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing for a few minutes until you feel relaxed. Be prepared to let your intuition take over and let whatever empowering thoughts come into your mind be right…keep your logical mind out of it.

Enter your dream where you instinctively feel is the right spot.

Talk to dream characters and ask questions (the characters are simply aspects of yourself). Change whatever you need to change to make the dream a successful one. Be creative!

Come out of your session when you’re ready and write it all down for later reference. I promise you’ll feel wonderful!

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About the Author: Krista O’Connor is an online entrepreneur and long time dream-worker. To learn more effective tips and ideas for quick and easy dream interpretation or to subscribe to
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Finding Our Way Home

2008-10-06T20:01:00.000-07:00

"This is the true joy of life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. Life is no "brief candle" to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." ~ George Bernard Shaw

It seems clear that some people are born into life with their purposes clear: a Michelangelo, a Mother Theresa, a Dr. Edward Bach. These are the people whose burning torches cast a light which brightens all of humanity.

Most of us, however, feel that we've arrived with a pack of wet matches. We want our lives to have purpose and power; we want to travel our paths with joy and confidence, but we can't seem to find a direction. We may use up physical, emotional, and psychic energy following paths of duty which our hearts cannot embrace. We may stand at a crossroads, so desperately afraid of making a mistake that we go nowhere. We may scatter our energy by trying to travel several paths at once.

The beginning of a new year is a traditional time for making new resolutions about one's life. But today will do too! One of the most important resolutions we can make is to begin a journey of self-discovery. In order to do this we need to understand how we got detoured in the first place.

From Soul to You

The soul is that aspect of our being which has never forgotten its purpose. It attempts to give travel directions to the personality, that aspect of ourselves which functions in physical reality--but the personality doesn't always receive the message. We may have learned not to believe in the soul, and also learned either to tune out its messages or to interpret them as a sign of lunacy.

Thus, the first and most important step on a journey of self-discovery is to believe that there is a self to be discovered, that the map of possibilities we need is within ourselves, and accessible. It isn't enough to plant this belief; it must be nurtured as well, because in the beginning we need to trust in our souls without having any actual evidence of their existence. Faith, however, goes hand in hand with good works, and there is much we can do to help restore the interrupted lines of communication.

Paths and Patterns

Often when we play detective and investigate our own lives we find valuable clues. When you were a child what activities made you happiest? With whom did you have your most rewarding relationships? (These questions may also be asked about your present life.)

By looking for patterns you can discover both the shape of possibilities in your life and the ways in which you've blocked them. For example, someone might discover that all her life people had told her that she would make a wonderful therapist, and that she, from lack of self-esteem, had never believed them. She might remember opportunities for doing counseling which she had refused. Someone else might remember a place he had always longed to visit, and how its name always seemed to come up--in conversation or in the books he reads.

In your search you will find your dreams valuable. Dreams are an important vehicle through which the soul communicates with the personality. In the dream state we're free to experiment with various possibilities for our lives, finally choosing the ones most suitable for physical manifestation. Our dream images express our deepest feelings and wishes as well as the beliefs which may prevent their expression.

Pay close attention to your dreams, recording them, and re-reading them to discover messages and patterns. Receptivity to your dreams will enhance your ability to be receptive during your waking hours.

Be alert as well for the clues which may come up in day-to-day life. You may be intrigued by someone's description of a Polynesian dance class; you may have a sudden urge to learn to play the oboe. Playing the oboe or dancing the hula may not be your life's purpose, but following the impulse which pulls you most strongly can only lead you in the appropriate direction.

Getting Specific

You can also clarify your possibilities by asking these questions:

If I didn't have to work for a living what would I love to do?
If I were given $1 million, tax-free, what would be the first thing I'd do with it?

In doing this exercise be careful not to censor yourself. Don't worry if an idea which comes into your mind just seems to ridiculous or too impossible. These are the reactions which helped us to get off-course in the first place. What you write down isn't your final life plan, but--as in the case of your impulses--various attractive possibilities.

Next, look at each possibility you've written down and ask yourself what value you will get from it. Do you want that boat because you love sailing and the sea? If so, what feeling does that give you? Do you want to sail around the world because you'd like to learn about other cultures? Why does that interest you?

Keep adding to the list. As you study it, in combination with the information you've received from dreams, etc., you will find that you're clarifying both the nature of your gifts and interests, and the commitment you feel to contribute to others.

Another way to get to the latter is to ask yourself a third question, "How would I like to be remembered when I'm gone? Do I want people to say I was brilliant, considerate, generous?"

How you would like to be remembered is really how you would like to be right now. Translate this feeling of commitment into a statement of purpose. Remember that no one is grading it; there's no deadline, and you can rewrite and refine it as many times as you want to. You'll know when it's right for you; you'll have a feeling of resonance and attunement.

The next step is to align your life so that it's an appropriate vehicle for your purpose. When Michelangelo was asked how he sculpted his works of art he said that he simply cut away everything which wasn't the statue. This is good advice, but let's go easy on the drastic, sweeping changes. Call on Turtle medicine and remember that slow and steady wins the race. The more surely you integrate your purpose into your being the easier change will be.

Remember too, that as you begin to nurture your purpose you will find it growing. You'll discover that it's not the end, but the beginning, not a traveling away from yourself, but your journey home ...

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About the Author: Lilly Calandrello, personal growth expert, MS, MA, is an Alternative Relationship, Marriage, Family Therapist, motivational and inspirational speaker, intuitive psychic reading counselor & author. She specializes in helping people in their spiritual lives and in motivating them to achieve their highest potential. If you want to discover what makes you unique and how to form your future around it, be sure to sign up for her FREE Newsletter at : Whispy.com
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A Brief Guide to Self Improvement

2008-10-05T19:57:00.000-07:00

Would you like to get a promotion? Or maybe you want to transfer jobs or even change careers? Would you like to take up a new interest or hobby?

Whatever it is you are planning to do on the personal and professional level, they are sure to require some learning. So continuing education is the answer to your search.

1. You do not have to enroll in a formal education program to learn. Some adult learners design self-directed learning plans which they can match to their interests, learning styles, and schedules. You can try scouting the Internet for resources geared for assisting self-study efforts, such as free How-To Guides and Tutorials.

2. If you left high school without graduating, you might opt to get a high school diploma or GED credential even if you are already a working adult. Young people who try working even without a high school diploma have to settle for those jobs that other people do not choose. There are not that many options left so it is best to pursue education even while working.

3. Many adult learners who only graduated with a high school diploma, on the other hand, opt to return back to school later on to try and earn their college or university degree. If you are one of these, be sure your school is accredited. Try to get someone knowledgeable to help you through the admissions process.

4. If you already have the qualifications, you might opt for a career in adult education. Be sure to do your research about wages, occupational outlook, the qualifications and experience needed, teaching specialties, and working conditions before you change careers. If you do try this career, the rewards are not only financial but mental, psychological and spiritual as well.

5. You might want to pursue a new interest or hobby. The Internet is a good place to start searching for ideas due to the wealth of resources available in it.

Why do people opt for continuing education? There are seven reasons people are motivated to pursue continuous education:

1. People want to advance in their respective careers.
2. They want to render service in their community.
3. They are hungry for information on how to do things.
4. There are convenient ways to pursue adult education.
5. Learning poses good Return on Investment as learners use what they learn to earn money.
6. They like the credentials of a particular institution.
7. People want to pursue self-actualization. They want to pursue their dreams.

The key is to act on the motivation to learn in order to realize your full potential. If all you have is motivation but you fail to act on it, your drive to learn will eventually burn out on its own and you will have nothing to show for it but unfulfilled dreams. So take action now and venture on the path to self-improvement.

Who knows? You could get that promotion or new career that you have been dreaming about soon. Or you will start feeling more fulfilled because you have an interest or hobby to pursue in your free time.

Whatever your end goal is, self-improvement is the way to go. Act on it and you will wind up with improved self-esteem.

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Have You Chosen Gratitude?

2008-10-04T19:56:00.000-07:00

Everyone’s life is different and they prefer to live life differently than other people. However, life can be pretty unpredictable with obstacles and challenges arising in our paths all of the time.

Decisions have to be made every single day, such as should I apply for this job, should I be happy or sad? Should I put milk in my coffee? It could be the simplest decision in the world, but, on the other hand, there could be even bigger decisions to make that we could end up regretting.

As every single person is different, each person will have their own set of beliefs. So, in order to apply one theory or belief to everyone in the world, it really is not easy! However, with some theories, it is possible to loosely base them on your own life.

How to Choose Gratitude

Some people like to think that everything happens for a reason. No one knows why we are here and things tend to happen that have coincidences with other things in our lives. That helps us to believe that we are on the right track in life, hence, the ‘everything happens for a reason’ theory.

Other people believe that life is all about choice and that we have lots of decisions to make. People have great power at their disposal to achieve bigger and better things, but, generally, they tend to hold back and become almost like a wallflower than a leader in their own lives. However, if you apply the method ‘power of choice’ and evaluate things, it may help to spark something inside of you. You can either choose to carry on the way you are or you can make a big difference in your life and make it more fulfilling. So it is a matter of believing in yourself and making the right choices for your life.

No one can say that some ones beliefs are right or wrong because people use these beliefs to get them through everyday life. You can chose to take life by the horns and go for the roller coaster ride or concentrate on the negatives and let your life pass you by. Life is too short, so it is all about experiencing as much as you can and making the most of things. So, you can be grateful for what you have or you can be negative and wish you had more.

Jealousy can hamper the way you live your life, too. You may have noticed that there are some people that seem to have it all, such as fast cars, lots of money, big circles of friends, etc. But if you were to ask them if they were truly happy, a lot of them may answer no. You may think this is rubbish but, in fact, most people are scared of dying and, as they say, “you can’t take everything with you”. It is part of human nature to want more than we actually have. It is far more fulfilling to accept what we have than to keep aiming for things that we may never have!

You should concentrate on what you have and not focus on everyone else. Yes, it would be nice to have everything but then you should ask yourself if would you be happy with everything? Would you appreciate having everything? It may take the element of excitement away to have everything that you want. What do you get someone that has everything? Some people who have everything are unhappy and ungrateful and expect more. These people do not feel gratitude and they will probably be searching for happiness in all of the wrong places.

Do you feel gratitude in life? Have you thanked God for feeling blessed in your life or thanked someone for helping you to achieve things. Taking the time out to look at all of the good things in your life and the people around you is a good feeling.

So you, too, could feel fulfilled and lead a good life full of gratitude towards the world you live in and recognize the good things everyone around you does. Appreciating the finer things in life can do one’s self a power of good and it also gives a good state of mind! So, choose gratitude and live a happier life today!

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Self Improvement Tips For The Perfect Person

2008-10-03T19:53:00.000-07:00

The average person does not like to admit that they have any faults, so it’s often difficult for an outsider to give that person self-improvement tips. In spite of any kind of help you may try to offer, they will decline to admit that they have even one item on which they need to improve. When you have the “perfect” human specimen, creating a self improvement program is going to be quite a challenge.

Before you can begin detailing a self improvement program, you must be willing to define the things that need improvement. No matter how perfect you may feel you are, each of us has something upon which we can improve whether it’s our ability to create motivation, punctuality, ability to grasp new information, communicating with people, understanding priorities, or knowing how to properly dress for a special function. In order to create improvement within yourself, you must identify areas in need of improvement with a self improvement program and self improvement tips that relate to your specific areas of immediate need.

Self improvement tips are necessary for each person in order for them to recognize the areas in which they lack, especially with the perfectionist who does not see himself or herself as having any faults. Accepting one’s faults and developing a self improvement program is not a sign of weakness but rather an admission that you are accepting change within yourself to allow you to become a better person. The most important of the self improvement tips that you must learn is to accept that you are not infallible and that being less than perfect is not a reflection on your status in life or the person that you have become.

The self improvement program you develop for yourself should contain all of your weaknesses that you have identified individually or with the help of self improvement tips from others. The detailing of this information and the implementation of a program of improvement should allow for a better understanding of these areas in need of improvement and address the dangers of feelings of superiority perfection within both the business and personal sectors of your life.

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How Many Wrong Turns Have You Made?

2008-10-02T19:46:00.000-07:00

If you are like most people, you have done precious little to make meaningful change in your personal life.

Most of us accept what is handed to us, and if it does not work out we return to our root thoughts or beliefs to look for answers. This is observable as the world at large has not changed very much in centuries. You do not have to accept this observation-traditionally most people will ignore any scrutiny of their belief systems. So you would be with the majority, and for some that is comforting. The figures don't lie.

Traditional belief systems, religions, have remained constant for a very long time. Thirty three percent of the world's religious community is Christian, 21% is Islam, 14% is Hinduism, 6% primal-indigenous, 6% Chinese traditional, 6% Buddhism, .36% Sikhism, .22% Judaism. These figures waver somewhat as people shuffle back and forth between religions trying to find answers. The remaining figure of 16% which is nonreligious is the alarming figure. If religion has brought us this far, and apparently most people do not like where it has brought us, the nonreligious figure should be rising.

It is our root thoughts, our beliefs of what and who we are that determines how we will evolve and how quickly. When in doubt or in times of stress or trauma, we all turn to these beliefs. Yet in doing so we end up at the same place, the same conditions and circumstances of our life are not changing.

The analogy would be that of being lost and asking a stranger for directions. Those directions lead us back to that person. We ask again and get the same directions time and time again and still return to the stranger for guidance. The stranger is no longer a stranger. Because he is now familiar and we have established a rapport with him, we ask more questions-why are you giving me the wrong directions. He says he is not-it is your fault because you do not know how to follow them, or because you have not tipped him. So you set out once again and end up back to him. This stranger is clever in that he knows that all roads lead back to him, and no matter what turns you make you will come back to him. And his answer will always be the same-you made the wrong turn.

What would you call it if you repeated this cycle two times? What if you repeated this cycle for more than 2000 years-what would you call this behaviour? If after a million years you are still going around in circles and you are getting the same advice, what would think? Is there something wrong with the advice you are getting or is it you. What do you think of a person that is not getting or going where they say they want to go, and they turn to the same source for advice? What do you tell this person, if they come to you and ask why? Are they really stupid because they can't follow directions or that they keep going to the same source for advice?

What would you think or say to this person when you make him aware of the fact that he is getting poor advice-he turns to you and says that his source has never let him down-he is always there for you? What would you do when you can clearly see the solution and yet this person is blinded by it? When you tell this person that the advice is flawed and he returns to his source and asks him about your advice-what do you think his source is going to tell him? The source will tell this man that he truly is lost and he should not be tempted by outside sources, that he should clear his mind and start over and begin his journey again down the same road. Is it clear to you that this person has a nail in one foot and is going in circles? Why can't he see that?

Most people would call this little story ridiculous, that no one would be that stupid-this person must be insane.

Now let's put this into perspective. Eighty Four percent of the world is religious. About the same percentage believe that the world is heading in the wrong direction, and it has been going this way for centuries. About 84% of the world gets their core beliefs from religious sources that are taking the world in the wrong direction. Is there a common denominator between the two stories? Would you dare to call religious people insane? Is there not a plague of insanity put upon the world?

Even after reading this, most people will deny the correlation. They may even try to figure it out, but they will return to their source for guidance. They will pick up their holy texts and try to get the same advice, because it is familiar, it is comforting and most people are willing to take what is handed them for a measure of comfort. Most people will not do anything different than what they are doing now after reading this article. And I can prove it once you have finished reading it. You are my proof, you are my challenge. You will dismiss this whole thing, put it on ignore and pretend that you never read it. And you will prove that I am correct in my observations.

Most people take what is handed to them in life and will do very little to change their basic philosophy or circumstances of their personal life!

Where is the sanity in what you are doing? Why are you compelled to repeat the process over and over again? What kind of drugs are you on?

If what I have written were not so, the 16% nonreligious portion would be much higher. You must change your source of advice if you want to move farther along in your spiritual development. You must begin to think outside the box to change the outcome of what you are experiencing. You have that power-you always have. You do not explore the alternatives because you have been taught to believe that there are none. See the insanity for what it is, and choose to move away from it. You can't keep turning to the same sources and expect to get different results-that is the insanity that I am talking about. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong with what you are doing if it is your desire to continually be going around in circles. Then what you are doing is appropriate. You are not insane and what you are doing makes perfectly good sense. Leave the nail exactly where it is-you will be comforted.

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Building Productive and Harmonious Relationships

2008-10-01T19:43:00.000-07:00

Relationships between people, whether of a personal or a business nature, can be very delicate and must be continuously nurtured in order to preserve them. If tended well, they can provide long lasting security and an immense sense of belonging to a group or association.

Effective relationships within an organization are a necessity as wellbeing of the group or organization is reliant upon how well its members can work together and on how well the members of the organization work with management.

An ineffective group or organization can be really frustrating and may ask so much of their members that it impacts on their life outside of the organization. In order to meet deadlines, members may be foregoing their need to interact efficiently with their family members or to meet their own needs for relaxation in other ways. Thus, a group or organization may find that relationships will become stressed or break down. People or other entities who depend on these groups or organization also suffer.

Society is defined as a web of relationships, which requires all parties to work and contribute their share in order to achieve a common goal. Having a relationship that is good, where cooperation and respect are manifested, can make society work better. In this way each member works for the good of the whole and towards achieving a common goal. This can only be attained with effective and efficient relationships.

Understanding how the other party is feeling is important to creating an effective and efficient relationship. The easiest method to understand what is important to another party is to ask them what they want and listen to what they have to say. When the other party realizes that their feelings are important to you, they will be more trusting.

The open expression of feelings and needs by all parties to a relationship is paramount to the continuance of an efficient and effective relationship. Assuming that the other party understands our needs is not a good practice.

Another key factor in a relationship is respect. Respect is the very foundation for a great relationship. To build a productive and harmonious relationship, parties must treat one another with respect. This can be achieved by simply listening to the other party and by genuinely trying to understand how they function. You can also show respect to other parties by confirming that they are doing everything they can.

Differences in the parties can be quite interesting and needs to be tackled directly. These differences may lead to the formation of different perspectives when considering information pertinent to the relationship.

Try to work out a win-win solution for both parties

This can be done when at least one party acknowledges that the relationship is important. That party would then exert more time, effort and energy to understand the other party's needs and deal with it to get it out of the way. Should they fail, it is comforting for that party to know that they tried.

Effective listening and no pre-judging. This is important if parties are to understand each other.

Informal discussions are conducive for parties. They bring out issues and concerns comfortably. They also feel more relaxed making them think more clearly.

Developing an atmosphere where the other party can express their feelings when they need to.

When parties fail to express whatever is on their mind or their feelings, it can get in the way of building an effective relationship.

Parties should be aware that certain things exist naturally but should be controlled in any dealings in any relationship. Human nature is one. Some of these things found in a relationship also include a history of stereotyping or mistrust, blaming the other person or party for a strained relationship, excluding the other party's feelings when focusing on a task, no clear and defined objectives, roles and expectations of each party in a relationship is also unclear.

Relationships are important to anyone, addressing issues and problems right away is a must to further improve the relationship. As they say 'No man is an Island'.

Anne Wolski has worked in the health and welfare industry for more than 30 years. She is the owner of http://www.mummansun.com, a discount retail outlet, and a co-director of http://www.betterhealthshoppe.com which is an information portal with many interesting medical articles. She is also an associate of http://www.timzbiz.com which features many articles on internet marketing and resources.

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My Life Is Brilliant

2008-09-30T19:40:00.000-07:00

This is the first line from a number one hit on the radio that is circulating the air waves lately.

It is part of a beautiful love song about a women and a man that passed by each other and shared an unspoken moment. The title jumped out at me as a statement that can reflect each of our lives.

Our lives are even more brilliant than what was suggested in this song by James Blundt. We are all so intimately connected, and the illusion is the separation. As we move in for a closer look and study our own life, we can begin to see just how unique and brilliant we are as individuals-connected.

As individuals, we tend to see our lives as successful or failed. What we do not see is how magnificent it is. It's often difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you are buried in the dirt that you have created while digging it. Reflecting on our life's circumstances takes some discipline. Most of us look only at the surface, and the results of our actions, rather than the causes and the patterns of behavior and thought that we use to create our circumstances.

Self analysis is difficult for us because we are so personally involved, and much of our analysis is about blaming. We consider what we do as good or bad, rather than brilliant. Our revue has much to do with emotion or feelings rather than cold analysis of facts. While performing self analysis, we try to justify each step, rather than just accepting it as fact and proceeding.

All of us have the ability to remove ourselves from our physical body and put ourselves in the position of the "silent observer." This unseen consciousness is somewhat elevated and removed from our physical being. From this position we can clearly see where we have come from and where we are going. We can clearly see whole patterns of movement that lead us to a result. Our thoughts become visible but clouded by emotions that obscure the true intend of what it is that we desire.

For instance, we may have a pattern of seeking relationships that are on the surface supportive, but subconsciously reinforce a root thought that we are undeserving of love. The pattern may lead us into a relationship with a certain type of individual time and time again, that turns out to be abusive and mentally damaging to our ego, because we believe that we deserve it.

If we can take the other person out of the equation for the moment and just look at ourselves from this lofty position of the "silent observer," the subtle patterns of thought are revealed. We can begin to see where we started, and the thoughts that created the outcome.

Your thoughts support the actions and the actions reinforce your root thoughts. "I am an undeserving person-and that is why I am in this bad relationship." So this is the root thought; now you proceed to create the obvious. You fool your ego into believing that you want a relationship that will be supportive of your desire to be deserving and you subconsciously look for a mate that will do just the opposite, because you don't deserve it.

With a close look at this pattern of behaviour, you will be able to see the destructive thoughts, and you will no longer be fooled. It doesn't necessarily mean that you will stop the pattern. If it is a thought that you have become comfortable with, you may continue repeating it. The ego does not like change, and will fight to keep the status quo.

So now the thoughts have been revealed and you can see where they have lead you many times-you have a choice that you never had before.

This is the brilliance that I am talking about. You are such a great creator, that you can have anything that you desire, and you know exactly how to get it.

The second line of that song is "My life is pure" should be a statement of your life as well. There is no one else in the history or future of humanity that can create the same was as you. You are one of a kind and an integral part of all things. The rest of humanity or life could not exist without you. As great or as miserable as you know your life to be-you are one piece of the puzzle, and the puzzle can never be complete without you.

How you live your life is a choice-you are never a victim but are creating it with the cooperation of others that interact with you. You become part of a group, a soul group which in turn is part of the whole and finally you see no connection, because there is no other one-there is just you. You are conscious and are interacting with yourself in the physical realm. You are creating an illusion of existence, and you are magnificent in your creation. Life is not about you, you are life itself, and that is what you are experiencing-the movement of life in all its aspects-life interacting with life, because life is all there is!

You life is brilliant, your life is pure-there is only one of you, and your master plan is beautiful-to experience being physical. Subconsciously you will create all the circumstances that will bring you a desired physical experience. Because that is what you want. When the light shines through, and you know that you have achieved your desire you will no longer wish it-you will desire something else.

When you begin to see the root cause of your circumstance, there will be no need to experience it again.

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You may not always agree with what he has to say. You will always come away with a new perspective, and your thinking will never be the same.

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Are You a Time User or a Time Waster?

2008-09-29T19:39:00.000-07:00

If you are like me, you’ve often wished there were 48 hours in a day instead of just 24. There never seems to be enough time to get everything done that you want. Since we just have about 16 hours a day not counting sleep time, it’s important how we use the time we have.

On the average, people waste about 2 hours a day. This is mainly from poor planning. If a person is unorganized, they waste time trying to find things, they miss appointments, they only do one thing at a time when they could be doing two.

Good time management is a major building block to success. Oftentimes, it’s not how much time we spend working but how efficiently we do the work. The key to successful time management is careful planning and setting priorities.

Plan your day, your week, and your month in advance. Know when things need to be done. A great way to “buy time” is to multi-task. Do more than one thing at a time. There are many things that do not require concentrated mental effort. These are more easily combined.

“Failing to plan is planning to fail,” -unknown

Even though I am a big pro football fan, I can’t justify sitting down and spending three hours watching a game. I have to be doing other things while I do it. Thank goodness for instant replay! I’ve found this is a good time to spend icing injuries or some other busy work. I can also record the games and watch them while exercising. I exercise about 30 minutes a day so during the football season I can watch a game during the week without wasting any time doing it.

When you run errands try to do as many as you can on one trip. If you are self-employed, you can combine personal errands that are on the way to a business errand and have the mileage written off as a business expense.

I’ve been fortunate to have been able to work at home for the past ten years. It’s been great because I hate to waste time commuting. If you must commute, you can use the time to listen to audio self-improvement tapes, audio books or anything educational.

If you are a regular exerciser and belong to a gym, think about working out at home. If you lack the space and money for exercise equipment, try traditional body weight exercises. A little research on the Internet can show you websites devoted to this subject. Even though I lifted weights for 20 years, I’ve converted to body weight exercises. I’ve found they feel better and get the same if not better results. Of course, if you go to the gym to socialize or network, that’s okay. You’re doing more than one thing at a time. You can go walking with your wife. That way you’re getting exercise and husband / wife interaction at the same time.

Setting priorities enables you to get the most important things done. Keep you eye on the big picture. Don’t let low priority things bump off the higher priority tasks from your schedule. If you’ve only got so much time, it’s imperative you spend your time doing the things that bring you the most benefit.

“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” – Goethe

Time is so precious. If you want to be successful in life you need to be spending more time being productive and doing things that are moving you forward. Spending hours a day watching TV, playing computer games, or surfing the Internet is not productive time usage. We all need downtime but you need to determine how much is really necessary. If you use your productive time efficiently then you will have more time to relax and do the fun things.

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About the Author: Richard Kimball is a successful entrepreneur, artist, and teacher. His latest project is to share the universal principles of success so that others can achieve prosperity and the fulfillment of their dreams.
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Why You May Sometimes Need Situational Leadership

2008-09-28T19:35:00.000-07:00

Situational leadership theory is one of the type of leadership theory, leadership model and leadership style that believes that different leadership style suit different situations. That is as per the situation, you should apply leadership style. Situation leadership theory assumes that the best action to be taken by a leader depends on the situation. The leader should also be able to adapt the style according to the situation. As the situation changes, you (leader) should also quickly change the leadership style. Depending on the situation, you (leader) should adopt leadership style.

Adopting a particular style also depends on the relationship between the followers and the leader. The cooperation of the employees also plays a major role in deciding the type of leadership that should be in that organization. Factors such as mood and stress may affect the leader’s behaviour. When a situational leader is required to take a decision, he or she does not use only one preferred style. Situational leaders are effective and versatile. In our day-to-day life, we do this in dealing with different people. That is our leadership style is different for different people. We avoid getting angry if a new employee makes a mistake. We also remind forgetful employees. This theory is not only applicable to people who are leaders or are holding management positions but is also applicable to those people that lead others at play, at work and at play.

A situational leadership model is also associated with situational leadership theory.
The basic idea of this model is that leadership flexibility is necessary for effective leadership. It also believes that different leadership approaches are required for different situations. This model defines four leadership styles. These styles are based on how much guidance or direction the leader can give to his or her followers.
Leadership Styles are as follows:

Directing Leaders- Tasks and roles of the followers are defined by these leaders. Directing leaders also supervise their followers very closely. All decisions are taken and announced by the leader. Here the leader is more focused on completing the task than keeping a good relationship with the follower. Thus, communication is one way.

Coaching Leaders: Here the leader still defines the tasks of the followers but asks for any suggestions from the follower and tries to keep a good relationship with the follower Final decision is made by the leader and not the author but communication is two way.

Supporting: Here the leader frequently takes the help of followers for day-to-day decision. Decisions include processes and task allocation. The leader facilitates decisions but the final decision is taken by the follower.

Delegating Leaders: Here the leader is too involved in problem solving and taking decisions but the authority to take the final decision is with the follower. Followers also decide how and when the leader should be involved.

Depending on level of development of the employees, a particular style will be most effective. The leadership approach should also match to what is required or needed by the employees or followers

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Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Vision Board

2008-09-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

Most of us have heard of treasure mapping, it is where you make a collage of pictures or words of things you wish to do, items you want, the life you want to live, the things you want to do in your life.

A vision board is a powerful visual tool to set your intentions in place and they are so simple that primary school children can learn to make them in 5 minutes or less. They are great family projects and are usually made on large poster boards with a collage of pictures of the items the family wants or strives for. The whole family can get involved in the vision of what the family wants to accomplish, for this reason I like to call them Vision Maps, as it takes everyone's mind on their own journey so to speak.

Vision Boards are destined to become the most financially life changing tool of our times as they can be the key to attracting everything you want into your life. They are a terrific tool that combines all of these success and motivation techniques that are available to us today and keep them all in one spot where we can view them on a daily basis. In a way they are like a time capsule and you can make new updated ones and watch your growth and the things in your life manifest, it is a perfect way to keep track of your growth and progress.

With all the new technology available now the actual vision board is rather obsolete as now there is an even a more catchy and fun way to view your vision board and that is on a video; which I am going to call Vision Map Video. What you can do is take all the things you have on your vision board and make a movie out of it with positive affirmations between the slides. This way you can get better, clearer pictures. The actual physical vision boards can be frustrating because it’s hard to find the exact picture you want quickly from magazines and when pasted on, it can mess up your vision board. It is time to throw out the scissors, glue and stacks of old magazines and move into the digital age.

Now you can just turn on your computer; watch your vision map and not only are you watching something fun and catchy you are manifesting all the things you want in your life. It will easy to get your kids to watch it also as we are definitely in the age visualization and like to watch things visually.

Vision Maps are one of the most powerful tools in the deliberate creator’s toolbox. They are the best way to visualize what you intend to manifest in your life and are powerful tools when used in conjunction with the law of attraction. It is also a great way to help keep your dreams in front of you. You can see a Vision Map by visiting my website and I personalize them to suite your wants and needs. This is the new digital age version of the vision board, treasure mapping whatever we have called them before, move into the digital age with Vision Map Videos.

With so many things going on in our life some times it is hard to keep our focus, so this is a great way to keep us focused on abundance, joy, or a relationship that is important to us.

Vision Boards are too large to carry around, but we always have a computer close by these days, so there is your Vision Map right there nice and handy to watch any time you need it. They should be watch at least once a day, twice a day makes the manifestation speed up and things happen quicker.

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Motivational Sayings - Ten Great Ones

2008-09-13T19:27:00.000-07:00

Why read motivational sayings? For motivation! You might need a bit, if you can use last year's list of goals this year because it's as good as new. All of us can benefit from inspirational thoughts, so here are ten great ones.

"Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - Dale Carnegie

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." - Napoleon Hill

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Some men see things as they are and say, "Why?" I dream of things that never were and say, "Why not?" - George Bernard Shaw

"A small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it too close to your eye and it fills the whole world and puts everything out of focus. Hold it at a proper distance and it can be examined and properly classified. Throw it at your feet and it can be seen in its true setting, just one more tiny bump on the pathway of life." - Celia Luce

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Bard

"I'm not telling you it is going to be easy - I'm telling you it's going to be worth it" - Art Williams

Motivational Sayings - Attitude

Attitude "There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." - W. Clement Stone

"Nothing on earth can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." - Thomas Jefferson

"A person cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances." - James Allen

"Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning." - Mohandas Karamchand (Mahatma) Gandhi

These are quotes that mean something to me. Hopefully one or two of them are also inspiring to you. If not, maybe they will motivate you to create your own motivational sayings.

About the Author: Steve Gillman has been studying brainpower and related topics for years. For more on a Better Life Through Brain Power, and to get the Brain Power Newsletter and other free gifts, visit: http://www.IncreaseBrainPower.com
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The Seventh Abundance

2008-09-12T19:26:00.000-07:00

It’s tempting when you’re struggling with money issues to think that this really is a cruel unfriendly world. There you are, working your socks off, and it’s all money out, out, out, leaving you constantly on the bread line while others around you seem to have anything and everything they want.

But just as the sun seems to move around the earth rather than the earth around the sun, that’s just an illusion. I’m going to show you that, despite your tight financial circumstances, you are infinitely richer than you think. And that, when you discover just how abundant your life is, your financial situation will dramatically change as well.

We tend to think that abundance, or wealth, or riches, or the flow of all good things, is confined to having money. Well, it isn’t. Here are six other kinds of abundance that are almost certainly available to you right now, without any investment or effort on your part. Once you focus on these areas of abundance, you will find that your AA, or “Abundance Attitude” will automatically trigger a corresponding reaction in the state of your finances and make you abundant financially as well.

1. Creative Abundance. Even if you don’t have a nickel, penny or a yen to your name, you can still have a torrent of great ideas. For the truth of the matter is that, while God did not create money, (it’s purely a human concept), He did create a thought-based Universe. There are no limits to your thoughts. You can have as many as you want. You can make them as grand as you want. Your thoughts literally travel around the Universe and even, say some, through all time. Allow yourself to dream of what you can bring into this world and you’ll realize how abundant you really are. More to the point, all your money-spinning ideas come from your thoughts. It’s a huge, free and endlessly renewable resource. Use it.

2. Choice Abundance. Unless you are reading this from a prison cell, you are a free person, with free will, and free choices about how to live your life. So, if your present circumstances are not what you want, all you have to do is change your choices for something else and you’ll get a different result. Choose another habit, another action, another way of working, another style, another task, another location, another venture. You have an abundance of choices in every moment of your life. Choose wisely.

3. Gifts Abundance. Many people who remain poor in their lives do so because they don’t realize how gifted they really are. They are locked in to a victim mentality where any number of excuses are used to explain why they don’t have what they want. There’s the excuse of “I’m not good enough” or “I’m not wealthy enough” or “I’m not lucky enough” or any other similar phrase. The truth is that God has not singled out anyone to have more gifts than anyone else. We are all uniquely – and abundantly – gifted. Once you find out what your gifts are – through a process of experience, trial and error, feedback from others, and honest self-assessment – then you’ll find yourself in an Aladdin’s cave of treasure that will grant you endless wishes for the rest of your life. You are abundantly talented and you owe it to God who has gifted you these talents to find them and use them.

4. Health Abundance. Even if you find yourself down on your luck financially, there’s no reason why you cannot bask in the glow of abundant health. One of the ironies of modern life is that many people are caught in the trap of working long hours in order to have enough money to buy the antidotes to the stressful and unhealthy lifestyle they lead. They work to excess so that they can buy the holidays they need to recover from their excessive working. The fact is, you were meant to live a healthy and abundant life, full of energy and vitality. It is your birthright. If you seek out how to live the abundantly healthy lifestyle you were meant to live, it may well be the financially wealthy who envy you!

5. Love Abundance. The idea that we are all abundant in love may sound sentimental, but there is no getting away from the fact that, while your capacity to earn has limits – even for the super-wealthy – your capacity to love and be loved is without limits. When you uncork the Love stoppers in your life, you release such a flow of good things for yourself and others, that it’s like champagne all the way. Give and show love to those who are important to you. Love strangers rather than fearing or judging them. Love every creature you share this planet with. Love what you do each day. And most of all love yourself. Don’t be sentimental about it. Love is the most powerful force in the universe. And there are no limits to it if you’ll just let yourself do it.

6. Material Abundance. Our modern age has brainwashed most people into believing that without money they are not materially rich. This is simply a clever marketing ploy aimed at making the perpetrators of the myth money-rich themselves. The truth is that God, who, you remember, didn’t invent money, created you to enjoy the fruits of the earth in abundance whether you have money or not. You simply don’t need a big house, a big yacht, a villa in Spain, a six-figure income, and four holidays a year to enjoy abundance. And the place to look? Well, it’s not in the man-made malls and supermarkets. It’s in nature. Wander through a wood in autumn and see the sheer abundance of food for free. Walk along a beach after a stormy sea to see what has been given you for free. Turn your small garden patch into a summertime larder. Look at the wonders of nature and you’ll never again believe that you must have lots of money to live happily and well.

And now for the key to your financial future. When you focus on these six areas of super-abundance – your endless gift for creativity, your infinite range of life choices, your unique talents, your inalienable right to health, your unlimited capacity to love, and the cornucopia of the natural world – you cannot help but live a wonderfully abundant life. If you really believe that abundance and wealth is already yours, you will create the seventh abundance with astonishing ease. And money will flow into your life as if by magic.

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Is Wealth A Motivating Factor For You?

2008-09-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

Some People never get started
Some people are prone to setting around, talking and dreaming of riches others are dynamos at building wealth. Many people are satisfied with being followers and spend their lives in the shadow of mediocrity. They are the wage earners who work from nine to five and are comfortable in their choice. They want someone to take charge so they can follow at a safe distance. They are confused and frightened, and hesitate to step out in front of the crowd for fear of failure. It is the fear of failure that they use as an excuse and has become a symbol of their accomplishments

It’s A Question Of Wealth And Quality Of Life
An age old question that contains more mystery than solution is; “Why are some people so prosperous and enjoy life to its fullest while others with just as much, or more, ability end up struggling with only average results?” Is wealth a motivating factor or a seductive mistress who turns the head of an ambitious suitor? Perhaps financial success is simply a product of passion or just plain greed. In this article, we will address some characteristics of success as it relates to the drive for wealth.

Others can’t get started soon enough
What of the superstars, the achievers, the doers and shakers, these high energy people are no different than anyone else apart from, they have a cause and are more focused. What keeps them focused on surpassing the norm? Donald Trump and Warren Buffet says you must be involved with the familiar and love what you are doing. Successful people experience a total envelopment of love that keeps them focused on their course.

There are many examples
There are countless examples of financial successes in our society. Hewlett Packard, Bill Gates, Sam Walton, Warren Buffet, Henry Ford, along with thousands of others all started in their garage or a back room of their homes. With the Internet, Rags to Riches are truly the American dream that many are achieving today. Successful people only limit their opportunities by their imagination. These industrious, driven people were willing to pay the price for making something they believed in, come alive. They are creators, innovative thinkers, and go-getters; they are truly super achievers. The world is changing as they place their mark of distinction upon it. The annals of time records their names so generations to come may give thanks to them for a more prosperous improved world. They mold the world into a more creative and flourishing importance. The world is a better place because they decided to become involved.

Is Success a mindset?
Successful people associate with other successful people not because they are prudes but because they are better able to commutate with alike people. Success stems from ambition and a wiliness to forge ahead while adapting to current conditions. Each success process is a journey into itself . . . steppingstones to higher experiences and understanding.

Society encourages unity
The caring design of our society encourages unity as well as fosters desires of ambition and victory. Sports events, businesses, personal relationships, and the culture itself, all are in competition to be number one in their own right. Success has become a completive sport because someone is always waiting and willing to take your place in the game. As in life experiences it's how you play the game, which matters.

The Secret formula
We hold the secret of fundamental concepts which may be used to achieve success. These powerful, exciting forces, are extracted from nature and are designed in principle to inspire, motivate and assist you in reaching deep within to discover your true meaning. In your quest for truth, you will pass through the gates of realization and then, character transformation. You will be transformed into a new, more vibrant person of distinction. As God places power into the hands of men, you can and will become empowered to see the light of the world.

Be concerned with important things
If you are concerned with “who” and not “what” You will have great difficulty in keeping up in this age of high technology. Make no mistake, every cell of your body is important, every brick of a building is important, every spring and gear of a watch is important. Everything in creation is the fabric of life which surrounds and cloths us. No one thing should be singled out for special recognition. In the last analysis, it is recognizing God’s involvement in your results that count. Remember, a tree is known by the fruit it produces and the grass is as green on one side of the fence as the other.

The time is now
You are fortunate to have been born into an exciting, expanding world, where men and women are free to seek greater personal, professional, and financial fulfillment. You must demand in-depth information that stimulates, inspires and challenges your thinking. You must look for sound techniques, and competent strategies that are both challenging as-well-as rewarding.

Take the challenge
Are you ready to challenge traditional possibilities by adapting proven formulations and well-grounded systems for developing skills in personal life progression development? You are the stimulus, the action taker, the meaning behind the finest business and human relations minds in the world to come together - so you may meet the challenge of the future. It is through continued unique processes that your values may be measured, analyzed, and then set into motion for easy enactment.

Accomplish the impossible
No one wants to be programmed but every one wants to be stimulated with challenging possibilities of success by initiating some sort of change in his or her life. He/she who doesn't is rare and very fortunate indeed. Results are the mechanism of expansion. For a person to expand they must accomplish. One who is not expanding becomes stagnant and dies. This is the crux of this series of articles. They are personal, invigorating, and certainly challenging.

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About the Author: Donald Yates, Former Director of Leadership and Development for the First Baptist Church of Crossville, and Business Development coordinator for Imperial Research , is now retired but continues to engage life through self discovery.
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COMMIT COMMIT! Where Discipline Meets Action

2008-09-10T19:22:00.000-07:00

December 21, 1998—a brisk winter day in Saudi Arabia. I was stationed on my first combat deployment, flying missions to enforce the Iraqi southern no-fly zone. Inexperienced and quite nervous, I was scheduled to take off on only the fourth combat sortie of my career. It was a mission I'll never forget.

I was flying that day with my flight lead, Lt. Col. "Hos" Hyatt, the commander of the 79th Fighter Squadron Tigers. Our "2 ship" of F-16s were charged with "sanitizing" the airspace of any enemy aircraft that might be crossing the restricted area. It was a routine patrol. Or not.

Suddenly, our radios blared with an urgent call from the radar ground controller, "Viper flight, you've got an MIG-23 150 miles off your nose headed south … hostile, hostile!" This meant the MIG had crossed the no-fly zone and was headed toward us and the fuel tankers we were in charge of protecting. A split second later, my headset erupted with a call from Hos. "Viper flight, COMMIT, COMMIT!" Almost unconsciously, I pushed up my throttle to afterburner and started to climb, as I struggled to stay in perfect formation with Hos. There was no turning back. We were going after that MIG.

With those two words, "Commit, Commit," my destiny was set in motion. No time to think, simply time to react. I was trained for that moment and my instantaneous choice was clear: It was time to "commit."

My heart raced. The intensity was beyond words. Quite frankly, there was a part of me that asked, "Am I ready to do this? Will I get shot at? What if my engine fails?" Doubt crept in. But deep down, I knew I was ready and mentally and emotionally prepared. Otherwise I had no business being in that jet! Aborting that mission was not an option—period. I had a job to do. All my military training boiled down to this one moment, and I simply had to trust my wingmen, stay in position, and execute the briefed plan. It was time to act.

That moment may have come in the extreme of combat, but it was really no different than the "call to duty" we all face in everyday life and business.

Do you have the discipline and training to commit to action in your life—to "push it up" and go after your target with confidence? Do you have the discipline and training to commit to action in your life - to "push it up" Perhaps it's the challenge of raising a family, a new job opportunity, going for a promotion, embarking on a fitness regimen or a "serious" diet, or the trust and rigors that come from of a relationship. The actions you take once you commit will determine the quality of your outcome.

If you're not ready to commit, no problem. Perhaps it's not the right time, or you just need more time. But if you really are committed to take action in your life, you better have the discipline to do what it takes to commit with confidence and foster that level of trust others can count on.

True commitment only exists when it is aligned with action. Action based on disciplined preparation, laser-sharp focus and, most of all: courage. The sort of courage that says, "Even though I may get ‘shot at'—I will carry on!" This is the reality of flying fighters in combat, and it is also the reality of leading a life of passion that is based on commitment and action.

Bottom line: Before you commit to anything, you have to risk getting "shot at." You have to be willing to work and sacrifice. Let's face it, it's not easy to commit. If it were, everybody would be doing it.

My good friend, Dirk Jones, does 110 pushups every morning and he's in the gym more than I am. Dirk is 73. He's committed to staying fit and takes action to do so every day. I recently spoke to people from an amazing retail management company named Jones Lang LaSalle. Last year, a severe tornado ripped through one of their properties in Memphis—the Hickory Ridge Mall. Petrified, one of the employees refused to evacuate the building. Pat Jacobs, the mall's GM, stayed behind and risked his life to make sure the employee was safe. Another wingman named Barry Woods drove 8 hours and spent 3 weeks with his coworkers to help them recover from the disaster. Barry and Pat were committed to serving their wingmen at JLL. They took action and it made a deep difference for their company.

So here's the wingtip: The ability to face our fears, harness courage, and commit to action when the stakes are high is a lot easier when we act in service to others. More importantly, when we have a trusted partner on our wing backing us up, it gives us courage to press on.

Hos was on my wing. Who's on yours? (PS: The MIG aborted and went back across the border. Mission accomplished!)

About the Author: Waldo Waldman builds team unity within organizations as a high-energy leadership/inspirational speaker. A former combat-decorated fighter pilot with corporate sales experience, Waldo brings an exciting and valuable message to organizations by using fighter pilot strategies as building blocks for peak performance, teamwork, leadership and trust. His clients include AFLAC, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, NY Life, and Home Depot. To download Waldo's Top Gun Motivation mission briefing, visit Motivational Keynote Speaker at http://www.yourwingman.com or call 1-866-925-3616.
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Work It Now! How Winners Deal with Adversity

2008-09-09T19:20:00.000-07:00

I remember the first time I was deployed to Iraq during Operation Southern Watch. I sat in an intelligence mission briefing with 50 of my fellow fighter pilots (my wingmen) where we were briefed on the multiple threats that scattered the enemy terrain in Iraq. The SAM's (surface to sir missiles) and AAA (anti-aircraft artillery) were everywhere - each with the reach and power to shoot us out of the sky.

I couldn't help but notice the anxious feeling that was in the pit of my stomach. The dread, panic, and fear were almost overwhelming. For the first time in my military career, I was going to be tested in combat. It was 'go time'...time to put all my training…the years of study, focus, sacrifice, and sweat...to the test. From the Air Force academy where I learned the fundamentals of discipline and teamwork, to the 79th Fighter Squadron where I learned to fly the sophisticated F-16 and the complicated tactics necessary to defeat the enemy. All of this training would soon be put to use.

But deep down I wondered if I was ready. How would I perform under this real pressure? Would I get shot down? Was I truly prepared for this ultimate test? I thought to myself, what good was my military and fighter training if I wasn't able to execute when it really counted? I had to get focused!

Despite my insecurity, the bottom line was that I was ready. When I reflected on all of my training and preparation, the more confident I became. All of my previous work would allow me to win in Iraq. I didn't need to be afraid.

Each day, we're faced with missiles of business and life that are being shot at us as we execute our missions. How will you deal with them? Will you take action, or shirk away in fear? Do you have the foundation of training, preparation and mental focus necessary to face those missiles with courage and confidence?

Winners work hard and plant seeds of success long before the enemy strikes. That's why WIN stands for Work it Now!

I recently received and e-mail from a friend who works in real estate (she is a very successful time share salesperson). She wrote, "Waldo, I sure could use a sale (and some motivation from you) right now. I know I'll get over this slump, but business is terrible!"

I felt for her.

Yes - business is bad all over. Look at the economy and it's quite clear that these are tough times. It's a huge missile and it's pointing at us all.

How we deal with this missile will ultimately determine whether or not we'll defeat it. For it's the tough times that determine the true character of a winner. If you want to test the character of an individual in business, see how they act when the sales are down, when they're having bad month, or when the competition is taking away their business.

Will you Forget Everything And Run or Focus Energy and Accept Responsibility?

Here are a few wingtips to help you to take action with courage:

1. Flight plan your day - Get up earlier, schedule your action items, reduce or eliminate your TV time, take a course on sales. Get focused on the preparation fundamentals that lead to business success.

2. Surround yourself with positive, successful wingmen – eliminate the Naysayers and attract the "Yaysayers." These are your comrades of confidence who will lend you their wings to fly, but who will also hold you accountable for your actions.

3. Be a WingGiver - Help others. Remember, there are folks like you who are struggling (personally and financially). Find a way to help ease their suffering with your skill, connections, and compassion

4. Be thankful – Appreciate all your blessings and take inventory where your life is going well, and don't focus on the negative.

Life has its ups and downs. As soon as we think we have it under control...BAM! Another missile gets launched at us. Don't resist it. Rather, accept it as a challenge to upgrade your flight status and strengthen your wings. Remember that winners deal with adversity by ensuring they have done the necessary work and relationship building before the missiles of life are launched.

If you wait until after the missiles are in the air, then it's probably too late.

About the Author: PUSH IT UP!® Waldo Waldman builds team unity within organizations as a high-energy leadership/inspirational speaker. A former combat-decorated fighter pilot with corporate sales experience, Waldo brings an exciting and valuable message to organizations by using fighter pilot strategies as building blocks for peak performance, teamwork, leadership and trust. His clients include AFLAC, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, NY Life, and Home Depot. To download Waldo's Top Gun Motivation mission briefing, visit Inspirational Speaker at http://www.yourwingman.com or call 1-866-925-3616.
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A Realistic Impossible Dream

2008-09-08T19:14:00.000-07:00

I am totally indoctrinated in the belief that absolutely everyone should hold in their hearts and minds, an impossible dream – but it must be conceivable!
As Jonathan Swift noted: “Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.” “My imagination is my starship to forever – and I mean it literally! My own special impossible dream is to venture forth into the celestial infinity of evermore, to visit every galaxy, and see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and learn all that is indigenous to each one of them.
With today’s technology, and me in my autumn years, with only 200 more to go, it is strictly out of the question – an impossibility! However; when I pass on to the “here-after, it’s very conceivable I’ll fulfill my impossible dream – if not, the creator and I are going to have some very serious discussions...at least, if it’s not a one-way conversation!
A seemingly unattainable dream has the nice tendency to help maintain a positive outlook on life, to aid in keeping me motivated, and allow me, no matter how bad things appear, to see a light at the end of the tunnel. My curiosity and imagination way fares into eternal perpetuity every four or five days – why? For it, and especially my loved ones, are my invincible strength to survive and persevere through any mental, physical, and/or emotional trials and tribulations I may encounter.
Undeniably; we all have everyday worthy dreams – they are absolutely necessary in order for us to grow in every way, to constantly become a little better than we were yesterday. But mankind is never satisfied long, our very nature demands more. Sure, once we reach a worthy goal, we should bask in its success for a while, for we have earned it. Afterward, grasp onto another, and another. But remember that a worthy impossible dream is there forever – it is the unbreakable filament that enables us to endure.

MY IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Oh give me a home on the ocean’s island, of space and time I may ever dream
Cede me that sanctuary of solitude, and my immortal soul I’ll redeem
Where the sprinkles of time, through my fingers and toes, will sift for eternity
Where the seas of Neptune will purify my mind, bequeathing only simplicity

Endure thee no sympathy though alone I be, for I thrive in the sphere of the sea
For my essence is fully sated, and forever more of space and time, I will see
The celestial sphere is my province, as I will ever go where no man has gone before
And immortally will I romp under heaven’s canopy, and upon each galaxy’s shore

Mankind’s eccentricity shall nuisance me never, upon time’s stars I will navigate
Cosmic euphoria cascading through inner tranquility, bestow me my lasting fate
Galaxies and nebulas, constellations and solar systems, permeate my very soul
Dimensions and universes, heavens and infinities, all this beckons plus the black hole

So banish me forever to the cosmic shore, my starship and I infinity to explore
And if you come calling, and I’m not in, to the cosmos behold to the galactic core
Probe thee with sagacity, and if fortune be with you, on a lucid and ebony night
There you’ll discover my refuge, in the macrocosm, just slightly to the right

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Illusions And Fantasies

2008-09-07T19:18:00.000-07:00

It would be a fairly safe bet that all of us have had an illusion or two, and a lot of fantasies in our lives --- I sure have!

In my yesterdays, when I was merely a developing dude, I fantasized that I was superman, and was bound and determined to disentangle, fix, interpret, unlock, and unravel all of the “bad guys.” --- and then enrapture them with the awareness, intelligence, philosophy, and principles they needed to become “good guys.”

Of course, through the forwarding years, I slowly became aware that my fantasy was not to be…it was an illusion, the daydream of a child.

As my personal essence converted from a piddling bag of organic DNA to an adult dude, the fantasies slowly faded into oblivion…and there I was, gazing in the mirror at this creature, who had finally migrated into maturity.

My fantasies and illusions were gone, driven into the land of never-more…where they
incarnated themselves, avoiding me like a plague.

Naturally, my mature and adult world became extremely complicated, causing untold stress on my mind, my body, and on my very essence itself. Through that ever-loving time, stress had embedded it’s gripping and scrapping hooks into me. I plodded on!

Inescapably, it happened! At the young age of 62, I had a heart attack and open-heart surgery. As my aged eyes gazed into the mirror once more, the image of the piddling bag of DNA had been replaced with “something” devoid of a smile, no imagination, and depressed…for I realized that my dreams were also in the land of never-more.

Whatever it was inside me, would not give me the power to pass on. It had to be that wee flicker of light that rises with the morning dew, that love of life that gave birth to illusions and fantasies.

Today, it is a roaring inferno that cannot die...for what I didn’t realize in my developing days,, was that my fantasies and illusions were not only expanding my mind, and germinating my imagination, but were also expending the pent-up energies of aggression, and frustrations…they were, and still are, part of that immortal phantom within all of us, that we refer to as our soul, that gives us the unending strength, as the song goes, to march into hell for a heavenly cause --- all you have to do is find a nice quiet haven, and listen to your heart.

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The Journey to Wealth Is A Never Ending Story

2008-09-07T18:44:00.000-07:00

How much are you worth?
“Don’t confuse Wealth with the love of money. Wealth is freedom while the love of money is captive. Wealth frees the soul and love of money convicts the soul.’

The pursuit of money
Those who pursue money for money’s sake become captive to its promises. They become enslaved to the lure of prestige, power and ownership. It is true that in this affluent society of ours, there are more possibilities today than ever before. The enticement of wealth can dominate a rational mind and one should examine the reasoning for chasing wealth.

A false motivation
It is embedded in the human spirit from birth for achievement. It is only through the act of accomplishing that the human physi is able to realize and experience happiness and self-esteem. In many individuals, however, this instinct has been stifled and pushed aside. In Genesis God made man in His own image and said, “Let us make man in our image and likeness” He then said of his creation “It is good” in this context, man was make a living spirit and was the best of God’s creation.

Humans are born to dominate
Humans are given dominance over every living thing as well as the creation. God supplied abundance and man is a partaker in it. Man was created to be as God to achieve and excel. The human mind can achieve the impossible or fall in derogation to the gutter. Is it all a matter of choice? Do we succumb to our own destinies? Is our fate in our hands alone?

Emotion driven
It is unfortunate that some emotions can motivate a person to act in a harsh or incorrect manner such as: love, hate, fear. These basic emotions can be used as a motivation for success or can be used to suppress the instinct to thrive. These natural instincts are prevalent in everyone and remain just below the surface, patiently waiting for the freedom which allows them to come to the forefront of a person's life.

The key to control
It is when a person finds the key to lift and control negative roadblocks that he/she can pursue his/her sacred dreams. This is when they become free to fly like an eagle, lifting above the bonds of earth and soar as a super achiever. A natural law is: each time one thing in the physi is injured or obscured it will be replaced with something else. It is this inborn control mechanism that drives the force that motivates people to unsurpassed heights.

Prospective control
People face the world from a unique prospective, they see it from the inside looking out. What is fed in will ultimately influence the prospective of the individual. In our hard hitting, fast paced world of today, where negative rules, it's no wonder so many people are influenced into thinking they have no chance of personal success. Yet, even in all this diversity, best selling books, magazines, and the TV media are filled with stories of rags-to-riches success. Opportunities abound more today than ever.

Success shares certain traits
Most men and women who have become successful share a common denominator. They have discovered the secrets of their inner-self to motivate them into applying certain concepts for personal development that lead toward happiness and wealth. They connect with forces only they are able to feel and experience. As they become more and more financially independent they also discover a sort of freedom they have not experienced before. Freedom becomes a reality and the reality releases them to new heights in relationships of unimagined proportions.

You’re no different
You are the same as these who have become successful in their own rights. Each dreamed, wished, hoped and thought about how and what they could do to fulfill their desires. Soon we will supply you with a proven format so you too will have the blueprint for success. You will have a new vision and the fortitude to step out ahead of the crowd, and come face to face with your destiny. You will board your own ship of life where you are the captain. There is still the possibility of a sandbar at every turn, but you don’t care because now you have a detailed navigational chart that will lead you safely through.

The success concept
The concept of success has as many definitions as individuals who share it. One person may aspire to be meaningful and make a difference in others life experience while another may desire monetary wealth and yet another simply aspires to be the best cellist player he/she can be.

Diversities of People
The interest of people range from professional racecar drivers, fishermen, tractor operators, salespersons, pilots, artist, musicians to the many thousands of other things that occupy people. It is in the nature of people to want to be the best they can be in what ever they doing. While having a lot of money may not be the primary goal of an artist it still provides freedom to pursue his/her vision. You could say, "The realization of achieving personal worthwhile goals" defines success for most people. That's pretty simple, yet most people don't get anywhere near achieving their personal goals. Why?

Some mismanage
The mismanagement of resources and money have spawned an atmosphere of expected disappointments and failures but it doesn't have to be. People are only subject to their environment as much or little as they accepted it as the truth. The truth is, it's easy to fall pray to someone else’s negative thinking. In fact some people thrive on negativity

Some fail
Only a masochist would accept pain and failure as a way of life. No one wakes up each morning deliberately wanting to fail. A sad fact is, most people will be dependent on some outside source such as social security relatives or friends, charity, or part-time during their twilight years. What should be a brighter tomorrow turns into anxiety, desperation and need. As the Human life expectancy grows longer, additional people will spend more years in quite desperation. Their plight is a sign of indifference and is a growing concern for a nation known for its' abundance.

Happy Trails

About the Author: Donald Yates, Former Director of Leadership and Development for the First Baptist Church of Crossville, and Business Development coordinator for Imperial Research , is now retired but continues to engage life through self discovery.
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Lift Your Spirit & Reduce Stress Now!

2008-09-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

In this article we are going to look at adopting a positive attitude and de-stressing your schedule so you have a better attitude of mind and get more done.

These are simple tips but they will lift your spirit and make sure you get more from life.

Lifting your spirit and your mood

1. Be Positive

Life is what you make it. If you think you are going to have a bad day you probably will. If you think you can’t do something you will probably fail.

By being positive about yourself and life and what you can achieve, you will approach life with the state of mind that you will do your best.

Try and see the positive rather than the negative, even in situations that hurt you there is normally a positive to be taken.

2. Make time for you

many people feel guilty about making time for themselves but it’s important to make sure that you give yourself attention and time out.

Try the following:

Read Books that inspire you it doesn't ,matter what subject so long as they are important to you and motivate you to better things.

Get a massage or treat yourself to a relaxing break or spa where you can chill out and have attention.

Make quality time for yourself at least once or twice a month, where you do what you want to and indulge in treating yourself be it a trip to the cinema, art gallery or whatever pleases you.

Don't neglect yourself and always focus on others, this is not being selfish, its necessary, we all need to pay attention to our own needs.

3. Learn To Forgive

Always try and see the best in people even if you don't agree with them.

Try and understand their motivation even if it is not compatible with your own and never bear grudges or waste energy on negative people move on.

Forgiving yourself and others is a great way to feel better.

Start by forgiving yourself - if something you say or do causes a problem, don't let it linger in your system move on.

If someone hurts you learn to forgive them don't bear a grudge.

Forgiving yourself and others gets rid of negativity and wasted energy and liberates you

De-Stress Your Schedule

You want to, but where do you start there is so much to do and not enough time!

Work stress alone has been linked to depression, heart disease, and other a variety of other illnesses that affect for millions of people every year.

Without changing jobs, how can you de-stress? How do you make time for friends, family, and leisure? Here are some simple tips.

1. Get organized

Plan your day, get a planner and write it down and prioritize your tasks.

When you do this it wont let things build up and get to much for you, that you feel you can’t cope.

You can see all your tasks and make a plan and put them in order of priority.

2. If it Takes 5 minutes or less to do - Do it

David Allen, author of the book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, notes that if a task comes up and it takes less than 5 minutes do it.

It will help those little jobs from building up and simply get them out the way de cluttering your schedule.

2. Prioritize and do your most unpleasant tasks first.

For example, if you know you have tooth ache and hate going to the dentist, just grit your teeth and do it.

Your going to have to go eventually, so get it out of your system and just do it and you will feel much better.

Don't ever let important tasks build up that play on your mind.

3. Don't take on to much

Be realistic about how much you can achieve and don't take on to much.

There are many things we all take on and we shouldn't - be realistic and set realistic targets and time frames.

4. Get help and delegate

Don't be afraid to ask for help from others.

If there is something you cannot achieve or someone else can do it better delegate, you can only do so much in a day.

Make sure your organized take swift action where needed and prioritize and finally spread the load if you can to others who can help you.

More energy a better outlook and less stress

Try the three simple tips above and you will feel better on both an emotional and physical level

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What is Stress? Wellness Coach

2008-09-05T18:39:00.000-07:00

What is Stress?

Stress vs Distress

STRESS is good….we need it to stay motivated, stimulated, helps us to face challenges and to solve problems and it keeps us alert.

STRESS is a very natural and import part of our lives, without it there wouldn’t be any life at all, however, we need to learn to listen to our bodies, minds, and soul when we have switched from stress to distress.

WE HAVE all heard the “fight or flight” reaction and when our bodies tune into that, it is sending signals to our nervous system that it needs to act on quick notice, so the idea is to keep our lives manageable…..right, easy for me to say… J…..so here I am going to go back a little to our thoughts….stressful and negative outlook/thoughts is when we put our bodies into overreact and/or overload, it is our thoughts and feelings the we perceive and interpret that effect the body, so, our thoughts and feelings are very import components in maintaining our stress level in the “good” area and not let it get to the distress caliber.

SIGNS of stress are different for different people just like different peoples stress levels are different and things they view as stress are different, but the following symptoms are some of the ways you can tell if you are in stress and give you notice to do procedures to diminish it before it turns to distress:

TensionIrritability

Feeling excessively tired

Trouble sleeping

A pounding heart

Stomach upset

Sweating palms

Inability to concentrate

The next article will be on What Causes Stress and eventually we will get to things to do to help keep stress at a manageable rate so it doesn’t go into distress.

THOUGHT FOR DAY: “Everything that happens is moving you to live a bigger truth” -Alan Cohen-

About the Author: Darlene has researched, practiced and implemented many spiritual and personal growth paths and now offers these services for her clients: Wise Woman Teachings Wellness Coach; Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living; Gentle Touch Energy Healer; Spa Treatments for Vibrant Living. She resides in California in her own personal wellness center and sanctuary. She brings her wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self to you in all that she does. Darlene's mission is to teach and encourage individuals how to find and maintain their inner balance for the mind, body, spirit connection; which brings peace, joy and prosperity into their lives. Receive her f.ree Inspiration For Daily Lives Newsletter at Spirited Boutique Darlene Siddons
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Health and Wellness Begins with Eating the Right Foods - Wellness Coach

2008-09-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

OUR BUSY lives and schedules create a rush, rush mentality to our days, and our health and wellness is placed second or even third on our priorities and our first inclination is to give up breakfast, and it is true what they have been saying for years…breakfast is one the most important meals of the day.

Also, what we have for breakfast is very important….a good meal on the go is a homemade smoothie with wholesome fresh organic foods in it, my daily smoothie consists of ground flax seeds, filtered water, fresh blueberries, banana, flax and borage oil, acai berry powder, energy vitamin c powder, rice protein powder and ice, then blend this until completed blended and you have a perfect start to your day.

I HAVE found for my health and wellness I like to eat my dinner and/or main meal at lunch as then I have all day to actively process it, and I love to “snack” in the evening, so I fix my snack foods for the evening. These usually consist of organic fresh fruit, raw unsalted nuts, hummus with rice crackers, or avocado with rice crackers, this makes me think I am snacking rather than eating a meal, find whatever makes you feel good so you stick with it and don’t get the urge to eat unhealthy…that which feeds your mind, body, soul. CHOCOLATE is very healthy for your health and wellness, there is a catch though, it needs to be at least 70% cocoa and dark chocolate which comes with very limited sugar in it, and I find I takes care of my sweet tooth and my cravings for dessert/chocolate. I always say it isn’t dessert unless it is chocolate. Of course this is eaten I moderation, one to two little squares soothes my dessert need.

ANOTHER important health and wellness tip is water, it is so important to drink lots of water and keep the body flushed out of all the toxins we take in, just by living and being out in the world.

YOU CAN find the detailed eating plan in my book section called The Ultimate Metabolism Diet by Mark Hyman, MD, I highly recommend it

Successful Heath and Wellness to you and yours

About the Author: Darlene has researched, practiced and implemented many spiritual and personal growth paths and now offers these services for her clients: Wise Woman Teachings Wellness Coach; Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living; Gentle Touch Energy Healer; Spa Treatments for Vibrant Living. She resides in California in her own personal wellness center and sanctuary. She brings her wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self to you in all that she does. Darlene's mission is to teach and encourage individuals how to find and maintain their inner balance for the mind, body, spirit connection; which brings peace, joy and prosperity into their lives. Receive her f.ree Inspiration For Daily Lives Newsletter at Spirited Boutique Darlene Siddons
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How Proper Leadership Coaching Will Help You Understand Your Inner Self

2008-09-03T18:33:00.000-07:00

The most difficult thing is to look within oneself and understand they are. It is often observed that once a person faces adversity, he falls down and he keeps on falling to ultimately get lost into a type of wilderness. Lack of proper guidance makes it difficult for them to take corrective measures in this matter. This is true for anyone, from a common man to a high profile celebrity. History has plenty of testaments to uphold this fact; many leaders when struck with adversity, usually falter.

In this backdrop, it is important to reinstate that proper leadership coaching can ward off such situations. Proper leadership coaching helps an individual to understand their inner strengths. It prepares them for adverse situations as well. Every individual is has some strength and some amount of weaknesses as well. In due course of time, one should try to maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. Easy to say but difficult to perform.

A leadership coach will guide as to you what should be your priority in life. Giving too much attention to personal problems is an utter wastage of time and energy. It might divert a leader away from his real goal and by the time he realizes this, it might be too late to turn back. Leadership coaching helps an individual to set their priorities in order, it helps them to understand their true potential, and it teaches one to effectively manage their time.

Friedman who gave Bowen Theory laid emphasis on self –differentiation. He believed that when a leader functions it has an influence on the entire system. Therefore, it is important for a leader to be cautious in the decision they take and the way they carry themselves. Emotional balance is a must for any individual. Almost every leadership coaching lays emphasis on emotional quotient of a leader. Friedman argued that whether in a family or in an organization a leader will exhibit the same emotional behavior. The real test of leader lies in his ability to shift focus between his family and organization. Leaders should not distance him from the organization, as this would create a wide gap between him and his subordinate.

Leaders are those who dare to go to such places where nobody has gone. He is visionary and has tremendous risk taking capability. He should have positive attitude and should have a burning desire to achieve something distinct. Such qualities many posses but at the end of the day many leaders find that they have reached nowhere. They do not have any definite goal. Here leadership coaching becomes handy. It not only helps an individual to develop leadership qualities but also helps them to understand their goal. Consistency of purpose is a must for any leader. A fickle minded leader will do no good to himself and to his organization.

A leader need not run behind followers. A leader should develop magnetic persona, which will attract people to them. Great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Prabhupad, Jesus Christ and others would never chase their followers but the followers where attracted to them as the followers always wanted to be in their company.

About the Author: Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Leadership for Years. For More Information on Leadership Coaching, Visit His Site at Leadership Coaching I Will Also Highly Appreciate Your Views On Leadership Coaching At My Blog here Leadership Coaching
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Leadership Exercises That Increase Productivity And Quality

2008-09-02T18:25:00.000-07:00

The success of every corporate organization largely relies on its team-members performance from lower order employees to higher designation CEOs. These managerial persons like performs various leadership exercises to improve the performance of their organization. By using these leadership exercises, they can easily regulate, manage and maintain the atmosphere of their corporate sector fresh, happy and always try to maintain their employees satisfied.

By using the leadership exercises, the person can increase the productivity and quality of the company. He has several leadership qualities to manage the performance of any corporate organization.

One of the integral parts of these leadership exercises is the teamwork consistently. Such ability to perform with groups increases the strength, productivity and quality of such organization. Such teamwork as a part of leadership exercises contain the skill of the leader to spot the positive points of his team members. Also apart from his teammates, he also gives importance to strengthen his organizing abilities. The leadership exercises also include the quality to tie up the skillful individuals into one unity. Also while uniting these skills and different human characters, the consent about the type of work, organization, ideology of the organization is one of the integral part. If the leadership exercises fail to satisfy their team members, the productivity will less and that makes crises in the organization.

So create an environment of mutual understanding is vital leadership exercise for making the environment fresh and undutiful. The true leader always gives emphasis to leading from the front. So leading the team with courage and confidence is the significant part of the leadership exercises. Such positive signs from the leader make the environment of the organization positive and optimistic. Also such leadership exercises also possess positive and attacking thinking which makes him and his teammates hungry for success. the encouragement, admiration and appreciation of the legendary qualities, dynamics of the team members is one of the type of the leadership exercises . These techniques are essential to increase the confidence among the team members.

While recruiting and appointing the eligible candidates, various leadership exercises are held by the corporate sectors, government sectors. The main aim of such leadership exercises is to familiar the trainee candidates with factual leadership tasks, responsibilities and problems regarding the leaderships.

In professional courses like MBA program, various internships of technical courses, civil services examinations; there is a provision to firstly conduct the leadership exercises for the selected, eligible responsible candidates of such course. So the main objective behind that leadership program is to develop the leadership qualities like teamwork, decision making in critical situation, developing the positive mindset, attacking attitude, etc. so these are the vital leadership exercises in the training program which makes the candidate well prepared for the actual situation in society while facing the crises.

In such leadership exercises, the inclusion of the leadership tips gives the candidate slight idea or experience about the adversity of exact problem. Such leadership tips contain the objectives of the leaders which are the vital part of the leadership exercises. These tips are making a plan to achieve the target, building a competent team to achieve that target, making the co-ordination between team members to achieve such targets.

About the Author: Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Leadership for Years. For More Information on Leadership Exercises, Visit His Site at Leadership Exercises I Will Also Highly Appreciate Your Views On Leadership Exercises At My Blog here Leadership Exercises
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Five Easy Steps to Staying Motivated

2008-09-01T00:46:00.000-07:00

Motivating yourself to excel at your job or to be an example to your employees, should not be something you do only when the spirit moves you. It’s an ongoing process that should include every facet of your business life. This means your mental attitude, physical well-being and appearance, work atmosphere, your interaction with others (clients and employees alike), and your off-the-job environment.

Motivational experts get paid big bucks to tell professionals, striving for success, that they must constantly examine these factors. How do you do that? Follow the 5 tips that follow, and watch the changes.

1. Maintain a Positive Attitude – Let’s realize that life is only 10% of what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. We’re responsible for our own actions and attitudes, and changing them when appropriate. When you’re around people/things that are uplifting and positive, you feel that way. You have more confidence in yourself, and know you can change whatever needs changing. If you can make your workplace such a place you’ll find happier workers and higher production. You might even find your employees look forward to coming to work!

2. Leave Personal Troubles Home - Everyone has problems, but they don’t belong at work. Turn your attention and energy entirely to your on-the-job tasks. This will actually be good for you because you’ll get a mental break from your troubles.
3. Create Positive Affirmations - The reason for writing goals for your business is the same as creating positive affirmations on paper. What your eyes see and ears hear, your mind will believe. Try it! After you’ve written them down, read them aloud to yourself – and do it every morning when you get into work. You’ll be amazed at what happens. Come up with a set of new ones every month. Statements such as, “I’m an important and valuable person,” or “I know I’ll make good use of my time today.” Repeating them out loud everyday at a set time will help reinforce positive actions.

4. Make Sure Break Times Are Really Break Times - This is an area where most bosses/entrepreneurs fall down. You become so intense about the project or situation you’re working on that you don’t ease up. Thinking that it’ll be solved in the next few seconds, and then you’ll get a cup of coffee can lead you right up to quitting time. Regularly adhering to a specified break schedule, even if you’re the boss, releases the tension. If you work on a computer this is even a greater problem because before you realize it – you’ve been working in that same position for hours. The best answer to this is to set yourself a reminder on your appointment calendar for every 2 hours, and let the computer reminder chime send you the alert to move around.

5. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise - I know that lately it seems that “exercise” is the cure-all to every physical ailment or your love life, but despite that there is some truth to that ugly word. By “exercise” I don’t mean that you should go out and join a gym and spend your lunch-time, 3-days-a-week there working out. What is really beneficial and workable is that at those chiming alerts from your computer, get up and walk around your desk or room. Maybe go outside and get the mail and enjoy the sunlight (if you’re an entrepreneur that has a home office), or just get up and do a few stretches. Concentrated, tense thinking – typing - plotting plans - or whatever your work, makes all those muscles tighten up and knot up. Then when we move we “ooh” and “ouch” because we’ve knotted up into a ball of tension. Periodic stretching, even at our desk, or just getting up and walking over to the window and getting a different view can help. One of the greatest disservice modern business décor has done to us, is making our offices pristine, sleek, unencumbered spaces. There is nothing more relaxing than getting up from your desk and walking over to a peaceful, serene, seascape or pastoral painting and just drinking it in visually. Momentarily transporting your mind out of work and into that place does wonders. A few good paintings and less shiny chrome in offices would benefit us all.

It only takes a little concentrated effort on our part to keep motivated and productive, which leads to success. I know you’re going to hate hearing this, but it’s true anyway – and that is, “WHEN LIFE GIVES YOUR LEMONS – MAKE LEMONADE!”

About the Author: Scott has more information is available on creating success in your life, simply visit Advanced Wealth Planning Techniques or for Structured personal growth and development systems and How To Stay Motivated
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How To Have Stronger Willpower

2008-08-31T00:43:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wished you had stronger willpower? How can you make yourself stop doing things you don't want to do? There are ways, and the first thing to do is to redefine the concept of willpower.

Self Awareness Instead Of Willpower

It's hard to resist temptation sometimes, isn't it? That piece of cake calls to you. What's the simple answer to this? Don't stand in front of the cake! Don't go to the bar alone if you want a faithful marriage. Don't have whiskey in the house if you don't want to drink it. Stay away from people that lead you to trouble.

People often have this idea that willpower must mean being immune to temptation. What if true willpower is not only the ability to say no, but the wisdom to avoid temptation? Become aware of where your resistance is low, and don't put yourself in those situations. Doesn't that make more sense than fighting useless battles with yourself?

Other Ways To Strengthen Willpower

There will be times when you didn't choose the situation, of course. Or at least that's the excuse you'll use. What can you do then? Try these tips:

1. Immediately begin to imagine the consequences of your actions. Give yourself a good scare, if you have to.

2. Substitute temptations. Quickly get a glass of your favorite juice or soda if you don't want that beer.

3. Ask for help. If you can't stop complaining, for example, have friends point out when you are doing it.

4. Relax. Willpower is low when you are stressed. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths.

5. Energize yourself. Willpower tends to go up and down with energy levels. Sleep well, play energetic music, move around, or start an interesting conversation.

6. Find the cause of the temptation, and deal with it. A boring job or life can lead you to all sorts of stupid ways to find "excitement." Consider changing what you can change.

You can call it willpower, or self control, or something else. You just want to stop yourself from doing harmful things, right? Using the techniques and tips here will help.

About the Author: Steve Gillman writes on many topics including brainpower, weight loss, meditation, habits of mind, creative problem solving, generating luck and anything related to self improvement. Learn more and get free e-courses at http://www.SelfImprovementNow.com
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5 Steps to Successful Self-Hypnosis

2008-08-30T00:40:00.000-07:00

1. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

In this step you need to consider what you want vs. what you don’t want and you need to be able to distinguish between the form and the essence.

Instead on focusing on what you don’t want, it’ important to focus on WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE to experience instead, because your subconscious mind says “YES” to whatever you focus upon. If you don’t want illness focus on perfect health, if you don’t want lack, focus on abundance, if you don’t want to experience stress, focus on experiencing peace, etc.

Sometimes people focus on the “form” (the physical thing instead on the “essence”
(the feeling they would like to experience). If you desire to create or attract a specific thing into your life, ask yourself what feeling do you believe this thing would give you.
By focusing on the “essence” of what you want, you expand your options.

You may find that there are many other ways to experience that desired feeling even now, and by experiencing that feeling now, you further open yourself to attract the thing you desire.

Many times we chase certain things, only to discover that they didn’t give us the feeling we expected to get by having them. And even if the thing you originally had it mind does indeed bring you the desired feeling, this process may bring you further insight into many different ways to enrich your life, to open yourself to many different opportunities that will allow you to experience even more of that desired feeling.

2. CLAIM IT AS YOURS

Once you know what you want, imagine and FEEL that you already have it. Engage as many of your senses as you can and while in a trance state (in a state of hypnosis) vividly imagine yourself as if you are already enjoying the desired state, thing, circumstances. You may also re-live your life, in your mind, imagining that you have always had this resource, quality, thing you’d like to experience.

The whole point of the “depth” of hypnosis is to allow you to put your conscious mind and the awareness of the outer world aside, long enough that you are able to fully experience your desired experience as REAL for you NOW.

It is good to remember that your subconscious mind does not distinguish between what is outside of you - what you may interpret as “real” - and what you experience only in the realm of your mind. The subconscious mind concludes that something is REAL, if it FEELS REAL to YOU … NOW.

3. CLEAR THE OBSTACLES

Successful self-hypnosis is very much alike planting seeds. You decide what you would like to grow, you plant the seeds by imagining and feeling that you already have the desired outcome. You don’t have to concern yourself with how is the plant going to grow – it is endowed with intelligence to fulfill its purpose. What you do need to do is pull out the weeds if you notice any.

When you plant seeds of your outcome in your subconscious mind, your doubts, fears, anxieties, conflicting beliefs etc. are weeds you have to uproot. If you believe that it is impossible for you to reach your goal, but you just want to try it, forget about it – it’s not going to work.

If the goal seems to overwhelming, cut it down into smaller, achievable goals – goals you believe are attainable for you now. It doesn’t matter what anyone else has accomplished. The only thing that matters is what you believe is possible for you.
Other people’s accomplishments may inspire you – but whether you’d be able to accomplish the same, or less, or more, depends only on what you believe to be possible for you, and on the action you're willing to take.

Sometimes people look for “proofs” and assurance outside of themselves, asking other people for their opinions as to whether something is possible or not, yet this only tells their subconscious minds that they are still filled with doubt – they don’t really believe that they can experience the results they desire, so they usually don’t.

The best place to look for “proofs” when using your subconscious mind is in your own experiences – conducting your own experiments.

There is a way to get and create absolutely anything you may ever want to create through the power of your mind. However to overcome your own limitations you either have to have limitless faith, or even better, to do some research and gain understanding why YOU CAN be or have whatever it is you set your heart upon.

This also brings me to the POWER OF DECISION. If you have ever DECIDED to experience something and if you can recall how that feels, you may become aware that at such times your mind was fully focused on your GOAL and even though you might have been aware of possible obstacles on the road, they have not prevented you in reaching your outcome. When you truly DECIDE that you want something, you “cut yourself off” any other possibility and you COMMIT yourself to having the experience you desire.

You may be already familiar with a poem by Goethe:

Until one is committed
there is hesitancy,
the chance to draw back,
always ineffectiveness.

Concerning all acts of initiative
there is one elementary truth
the ignorance of which kills
countless ideas and endless plans:
That the moment one definitely commits oneself,
then providence moves, too.

All sorts of things occur to help one
that would never otherwise have occurred.
A whole stream of events issues from the decision
raising in one’s favor all manner of
unforeseen incidents and meetings and
material assistance which no man
could have dreamed would come his way.

Whatever you can do or
dream you can, begin it!
Boldness has genius, power
and magic in it.

4. LET GO AND TRUST

This is probably the hardest step for most people – and it may take some practice to totally and completely trust in the wisdom and power of your mind, universe, God, your Higher Self (pick the term you prefer) to be able to bring into your experience what you asked for.

You may notice that sometimes when you think about something and then you completely forget about it, not even giving it a second thought whether it’s going to pass or not – the thing you thought about, just happens. That’s because you have spontaneously let go – by forgetting about it, your subconscious mind was able to take over and create that experience in your life.

Other times you may feel that you want or need something really badly, so badly as a matter of fact, that you can’t let it go – and as much as you want it – you are not allowing it to manifest for you.

When something is really important for you to have and you have no idea where what you need is going to come from, trusting may feel as if you were walking on a tight-rope. With practice, it does get much easier.

Practicing gratitude – expressing gratitude for what you need and/or desire as if you have already received it will help you to get your mind off the worry, and keep it focused on your goal.

I have written before about gratitude, but I’d like to repeat that gratitude will dramatically cut the time it takes to get what you desire, and it will dissolve a lot of obstacles toward getting the results you’d like to create using self-hypnosis.

You can thank your subconscious mind, your unconscious mind, God, universe – or whatever you like to refer to the power and intelligence within you and all around you that is able and knows how to bring into manifestation every one of your heart’s desires.

5. RECOGNIZE WHEN YOU GET WHAT YOU ASKED FOR

Sometimes what you ask for may come into your life in a slightly different form than what you envisioned. It is important to notice and acknowledge that what you asked for has in some form manifested for you.

Sometimes what you ask for may be even better than what you asked for (vividly imagined in self-hypnosis).

Sometimes what you ask for may be a far cry from what you wanted. It may be just a signal that what you asked for is on its way. Now is not the time to give up, but to keep on thanking that what you desire or even something better is on its way.

You may also want to re-examine your beliefs, doubts, worries, insecurities, feelings that you don’t quite deserve what you asked for, that it would be too good for you, or perhaps that after all, you don’t really want what you asked for.

Remember that your outer-world experiences only reflect what’s in your mind, so if you don’t like what you’re experiencing, all you need to do is change your mind about it. If you expect only the best in life, and keep on thanking your mind and the universe (God) for giving you the best, in joyful expectation of these experiences – your outer-world experiences will reflect this.

Acknowledge that everything that happens in your life is forever moving you toward the realization of your goals.

About the Author: Dr. Laura De Giorgio is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner. She has created hundreds of hypnosis recordings. She also publishes a free inspiring hypnosis newsletter designed to help you learn how to use your mind power successfully. You can subscribe to free Deep Trance Now newsletter and access many free hypnosis downloads at http://www.deeptrancenow.com
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Live Longer and Feel Better -- Wellness Coach

2008-08-29T18:35:00.000-07:00

Everywhere we look, read; hear it is all about anti-aging and how we can look and feel younger. I for one endorse the Dove ads, I love my age and every little imperfection I have gathered on my journey called life. However, I am really interested in living longer (which includes being healthy) and feeling better, so I started on this journey of changing my habits of eating and looking into what foods and supplements would make me feel and look better and of course live longer and healthier.

My first reservation with eating healthy was, how can I do this and still live, work and play in this world that rotates around fast food and the on the go lifestyle, so I was interested in what I could carry with me just incase I wasn’t at home when it was meal time and avoid that “I’ll just go thru the drive thru” syndrome.

Today’s topic is going to be about nuts: Not all nuts are created equal, I am only going to discuss the ones that are beneficial (from my research) and that have the most healthy benefits, also please remember that the nuts should be eaten raw and unsalted, and yes, I know that doesn’t sound like the roasted, salted deluxe nut mix we are use to, but when you read the benefits you will reap by eating these healthy anti-aging gems, you will just go yummy.

ALMONDS: This nut actually lowers blood cholesterol levels, and 90% of the fats in almonds are unsaturated, they help prevent osteoporosis and the regulate blood pressure; they are considered a well-balanced food. Studies have shown they can contribute to lower the risk of cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic illnesses. Almonds are considered to be the most nutritious of all nuts.

WALNUTS: They are one of the best plant sources of protein. Walnuts have high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which help in the risk of heart disease by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation. The suggested amount of walnuts per day is 1.5oz or about 20 halves, eat them in place of other snacks not in addition to and they can remain a very healthy snack.

HAZELNUTS: These nuts are very high in Vitamin E, which again is a protection against heart diseases and cancer; also Vitamin E is an anti-aging supplement both for inside and outside the body. You can also use hazelnut oil for your cooking and salads. It has been said that if cancer is already formed in the body, Hazelnuts then can fight to defuse the harmful cells.

PECANS: This is one the more elegant nuts, and is known best for pecan pie, with that said, this will not include pecan pie, but will give much more healthful benefits. Once again this nut is exceptional to reduce heart disease and coronary artery disease. Pecans are rich in oleic acid, which is also found in olive oil, which can discourage the triggering of breast cancer. Pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts contain the highest antioxidant levels of all nuts.

So the next time you head out the door, or better yet just keep a supply tightly sealed in the car, grab a packet of nuts to munch on and have ready for the kids, wife, husband, friend and who ever else rides in your car to snack on, and you will be doing your body the biggest gift of all and it will thank you by performing in a healthy glowing way and for a very long healthy time.

Thought for the day: “The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.” -Linus Pauling-

About the Author: Darlene has researched, practiced and implemented many spiritual and personal growth paths and now offers these services for her clients: Wise Woman Teachings Wellness Coach; Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living; Gentle Touch Energy Healer; Spa Treatments for Vibrant Living. She resides in California in her own personal wellness center and sanctuary. She brings her wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self to you in all that she does. Darlene's mission is to teach and encourage individuals how to find and maintain their inner balance for the mind, body, spirit connection; which brings peace, joy and prosperity into their lives. Receive her f.ree Inspiration For Daily Lives Newsletter at Spirited Boutique Darlene Siddons
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More Than Words

2008-08-29T00:38:00.000-07:00

A thought is never objectified until it is put into words. Words are physical symbols representing someone's thought.

In the physical world the words we use represent our power, or at least the power that we know we have at the moment. Some words are more powerful than others. For instance, "I know" are the second two most powerful words that you can use. "I think," "I hope," or "I believe are very weak."

When I was 15 and had landed my first job, my boss taught me to use the word "we" when I talked to customers. I was knowledgeable enough at what I was doing at that age, and had enough experience to represent the company while selling products. His reasoning for using the word "we" was to let the customer know that there was more than myself-there was someone behind me to back me up.

"We" became a big part of my vocabulary, and I used it almost exclusively when referring to myself. There was some comfort in the word, but I didn't realize until just a few years ago what kind of damage it was doing to my self esteem.

When we say the word "we," we disempower ourselves. In other words if I was talking to you and I said, "we" can do this or that for you, you may be thinking-maybe there is someone else I should be talking to. By using the word we, I have divided my power. If I chose the word "I" then the power stops with me-there is no one else. "I" can do this or that for you.

By using the word "we" I don't have to take all the responsibility for what I say. My position is much weaker because you can go over my head and talk to the other part of we.

Old habits are hard to die, and I realized that this word has not worked in my favour. It has taken almost two years to wipe this word from everyday conversations. By doing so, I have noticed that people are not looking past my shoulder any longer. I have regained the power of my words that I gave away over 50 years ago.

There are so many of these kinds of words that disenfranchise us everyday in our relationships with others. We are so accustomed to using them, they become our friends. They are however, clear symbols to others of how you are thinking. Words do not lie, people do-and the words that you choose to use tell volumes about how and what you are thinking.

Words are the second step in manifesting thought into physical reality. The steps are-thought, word and deed. First comes the thought, then the command (word), and the thought is always made manifest at some level of reality.

To change one's circumstances one only needs to change the words that he/she uses. If you took some time off to study and re-evaluated the words that you use everyday, and replaced them all with new words-you would notice that your world would also change immediately.

You would see your world through a different set of glasses, and people would relate to you differently.

I listen to myself talking as much as I can, and often I change my words after spoken or choose a different one before speaking. The secret is to start speaking slower, and think before you speak about what words you use.

Start today and spend some time listening to your words. Pick one that you notice may have a big impact on whom you are talking to, and change it. I took me two years to train myself not to use "we." You may be a faster learner. Keep doing that until you have achieved the desired results.

Language is so important and conveys so many meanings spoken or implied. The poor chose of a word, can bring you down or promote you to the top. Wars are fought over a few poorly chosen words. And maidens acquiesce to your charming words.

Another word that I use a lot is-never! I bet you can find lots of them in your vocabulary that you may want to change.

If it is a new life that you are seeking or a new way to get along with others, consider using different words. If you want to succeed in some endeavor choose "I can." Tell yourself that often. Don't use words like, "I want," "I think I can," or maybe-they are weak and have little power. Use the word "know." "Know" is absolute-if you know something there are no other possibilities. Even if you have to fool yourself for awhile, eventually you will begin to believe your own words. Then once you know them to be true, they will become your new reality. If you choose to use the word success as often as possible, you will succeed.

If you continue to use the word "unworthy" for a period of time, you will believe it and you will feel unworthy. I you choose to use the word "love" often, you will not have any room for the word "hate" and it will never cross your mind.

"We" would never tell you this if it were not so!

"I" would never tell you this if it were not so!

Which one is more powerful?

More than words-words are power! They are more powerful than anything you will put your hands to-choose wisely!

About the Author: Roy E. Klienwachter is a resident of British Columbia, Canada. A published author, a student of NLP, ordained minister, New Age Light Worker, Teacher and Phenomenologist. Roy's books and articles are thought provoking, and designed to empower your imagination, and take you to places you would never have thought about.

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The secret to achieving your goals

2008-08-28T00:37:00.000-07:00

Have you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up?

Then you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for thousands of years. It's so simple it sounds like a cliche, but the truth is that every human achievement uses this principle:

Mile by mile, life's a trial. Yard by yard, life is hard. But inch by inch, life's a cinch!

That little poem has been attributed to everyone from Lao Tzu to Napoleon Hill. Regardless of who came up with it, this truth can help you dust off your old, unachieved goals or give you the courage to start working on new ones.

When we're young, we come out of high school or college with lots of noble, high-minded goals. But it doesn't take long to get knocked down. And after being knocked down time and time again, we develop the attitude of: "What's the use? Why even try?"

Too much, too soon

Often the problem in achieving your goals is not with the size of your goals but how you try to achieve them. Ours is an instant gratification culture. We want everything right now. We don't want to wait. And something that will take years? Forget about it!

But the most worthwhile things in life do take time. A college education takes at least four years--longer if you go part-time. Starting and running a successful business takes time also. As the author of four published novels, I can tell you that I wrote each one of them one word, one paragraph, one page at a time. At the beginning, it seemed an impossible task to produce a 300-page manuscript. But when I grasped that I didn't have to do it all at once, in one sitting, it became a matter of setting a daily, achievable quota, then sticking to it.

Still feel burned?

Setbacks can be hard to take if you don't have someone to help you up, dust you off, and encourage you to try again. Sometimes the pain of a setback is so intense that you swear you'll never go through it again. But the ability to come back from rejection goes hand-in-hand with breaking your goals down into small, doable tasks.

You may have thought that you'd broken your goal down into small enough chunks, but maybe you need to go even smaller--and master that--before you can achieve. Almost any task can be broken down into smaller steps.

Help is available

If trying to achieve your goals has turned into a frustrating, torturous experience, then you need to find someone who has already done what you're trying to do. If you can't find a book or web site on the subject, sometimes you can track down a person you can ask. You can send an email, letter, or perhaps even talk with the person on the phone. If they'll meet you in person, even better.

You'll be surprised how kind and gracious people can be when you ask for help in achieving your goals. They remember the hurts and letdowns in their own struggle. They see themselves in you and are pleased to give you a hand. Don't be afraid to ask for advice.

Tiny enough yet?

Achieving your goals should feel exhilarating. It should make you eager to get up in the morning. If it doesn't, you need to break your goals down into even tinier parts. You're still trying to do things by yards instead of inches. But every achievement, no matter how small, gives you confidence to tackle the next goal. And when you look back on how far you've come, you'll realize that achieving your goals is not only possible--it's inevitable!

About the Author: Jack Zavada is offering f.ree subscriptions to his inspirational ezine, Inspire-O-Gram, at www.inspiration-for-singles.com.
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Little Things Do Make a Difference

2008-08-27T00:32:00.000-07:00

Think back over your life. Think about the people that had a positive influence on you. If your past was like mine, many of them didn’t realize the impact they made. The influence was usually due to them caring about you and doing some little thing. What little things have been done for you that changed your life? What little things have you done for someone else that might have changed theirs?

I have been influenced by little things done by others.

I had a boss that asked whether I had the guts to take a job he felt I could do. It was a job I wasn’t even qualified to apply for. That question influenced me to set my career goals at a higher level and faster pace than they were at that time.

When I attended my first Toastmasters meeting the group made me feel welcome from the moment I set foot in the room. One person made it a point to introduce me to several members before the first meeting started. Another leaned over to me on my second visit, just before my first speech, to let me know what to expect and to let me know I would do great. I am grateful to both of them.

Children can influence us as well. A great example of this happened to me at a Cub Scout summer camp here in my hometown of Fredericksburg, Virginia. For those of you who are not familiar with Cub Scouts, the boys range from 1st through 5th grade. I showed up on the morning of the first day of camp just to make sure everything went smooth for our group. We got everyone registered for the week’s events, set up a canopy where the scouts and leaders could get under some shade for lunch and then headed to the flagpole. At the flagpole, all of the camp participants said the Pledge of Allegiance and then the camp leader started to give instructions. In the middle of the instructions, one of the 1st grade boys tugged on my pant leg. When I looked down at him, he had the biggest smile on his face. He said, "Mr. Carr, I’m having a really good time" and he meant it! They hadn’t even started their first camp activity yet. At that moment, I knew all of the hours I put in as a scout leader were well worth it.

I have found that we can influence others by doing little things for them.

You can influence others by providing help when it is needed. When I say provide help, I am not just talking about offering to help. Most people will not take you up on an offer even if they desperately need it. I remember taking food to a couple that was sick. This was not anyone I knew. It was a friend of someone that was in my Sunday school class. Two years later they saw me, thanked me and told me how much that meant to them. They even remembered my name after two years! Another way I have helped was to provide advice to coworkers that now refer to me as their mentor. Also, to help families pack up a truck to move. Some of these families are friends of ours today even though they live several states away.

Another way I have found that you can influence others is by saying "thank you." I don’t think I ever realized the power of saying thank you until a few months ago. I was at a professional symposium in Northern Virginia. I was one of the symposium leaders. During a lunch break, I stayed in the room where one of the classes was being given to watch all of the personal belongings of the students while they were at lunch. During the break, three of the hotel workers came into the room to fill water pitchers and put out clean glasses. One of the workers was obviously a mentally challenged person that was hired to help. His job was to put the clean glasses on the tables. When he serviced the table I was sitting at I said a simple "thank you." I will never forget the look on his face. I could have told him he won the lottery and he couldn’t have looked any more excited! Even after they left the room to go to the next, I could still hear him shouting as loud as he could about the "nice man."

Writing notes is a third way you can potentially influence others. I started writing thank you notes a couple of years ago (for reasons other than receiving a gift). I have been thanked over and over for some of these notes of appreciation and told I didn’t have to do that. I have recently learned and started using at times a new way of writing notes. I learned it from Charlie "Tremendous" Jones who has since encouraged me to pass this method along to others. Purchase some inexpensive, inspirational books that have had a positive impact on you. Write an encouraging note inside the cover of one of those books and give it to the person. You will feel good doing it, reading the book will change the person, and they will think of you every time they read it. What a powerful gesture!

Start today doing little things for others.

I can look back over my past and remember several moments in time that God used someone doing a little thing that encouraged me. I have also heard from others that have been influenced by me for doing the same. There are many kinds of little things you can do to encourage others. Some of these involve providing help when there is a need, saying thank you, and writing notes. What are you going to do today for someone that will make a difference in his or her life?

About the Author: Roger Carr is the founder of Everyday Giving. His life purpose is to help people help others. To learn more ways to give, sign up for the free Everyday Giving ezine at http://www.everydaygiving.com.
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Unique Ways To Make Someone Smile

2008-08-26T00:29:00.000-07:00

Do you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. You won't know how many people are encouraged by your kindness because smiles are contagious. Try out one or more of these 7 ways today to put smiles on their faces.

1. Write an encouraging note to others that have encouraged you or that need encouragement. Handwritten notes that are given to encourage, not just for thanking someone for a gift, are rare. That makes handwritten notes even more special. Start a new practice of sitting down and writing an encouraging note on a regular basis. You just might start an epidemic!

2. Take a friend out to lunch or invite her to your home for a meal. You will get to know each other even better than you do right now. If you feel like being more adventurous, throw a party for several of your friends and put smiles on a multitude of faces.

3. Give someone an inspirational book to read. You will feel good doing it, reading the book will change the person, and they will think of you every time they read it.

4. Ask a friend or relative if you can take care of their kid(s) for a day or evening. If you have been a parent, you know the value of being able to have a few hours of "adult time" without worrying about the children. Don't wait to be asked to baby-sit when it is required. Offer to do it at a time when the parent can do something fun and relaxing.

5. Deliver a meal to someone you know that is sick or having a rough time. We have all been sick and know the last thing you want to do is be out of bed. There are also times when life is tough and it is hard to do all of the daily chores. You can be a tremendous help by providing a meal that can be enjoyed.

6. Volunteer time to supporting your local church or charity. Every minute you dedicate to a church or charity will cause many smiles. You will put a smile on the face of each leader just for helping without being asked. You will also be putting smiles on the faces of those that are being helped through the organization.

7. Thank everyone that supports you throughout the day. The list of those that you come in contact with is endless. Remember family and friends, secretaries, co-workers, teachers, Sunday school teachers, pastors, store employees, janitors, gas station attendants, those that deliver your mail and newspaper, and servers at restaurants.

I know this is a list of 7 ways to put a smile on someone's face, but there is one more way that can't be ignored. Reveal a genuine smile to everyone you meet. You will experience how easy it is to get others to smile!

About the Author: Roger Carr is the founder of Everyday Giving. His life purpose is to help people help others. He lives with his wife and son in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia. Learn more ways to give, sign up for the free Everyday Giving ezine at http://www.everydaygiving.com/ezine.htm.
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Why You Must Stay On Course

2008-08-25T00:27:00.000-07:00

I believe that all of us want to express something: an idea, a theory, an opinion or a statement. I also believe that the majority of human beings would love to be creative in the expression of these ideas, theories and statements. Creativity permeates in everything our mind does and is challenged to do. I am certain that if given the chance, most or all of us would love a career in the creative and entertainment industry because it is there where we can express ourselves in the most creative of ways.

Thus, there are many of us who are into art, acting, music, photography, modeling, writing, designing or crafts. We enjoy doing these for many unique combinations of reasons and it would be ideal if we could do it for a living for the rest of our lives. Why do we need to go to work every day, doing something we do not really like as opposed to something that we do enjoy?

So if one has something: a talent, an innate skill, or even simply years of knowledge and experience in one of the arts of expression, it would seem to be a waste if all of a sudden, that person decides to stop dreaming and hoping altogether.

At any point in time, an individual in the creative and entertainment industry can be categorized into one of the three groups described below:

1) Those who have given up on the idea: This group may have already conceded that being say, a rock star was just their teenage dream and that their hours of singing and songwriting had its purpose. However, for it to be a career now would already be too late: now that they are married or now that they have children, etc... etc. If we are not careful, we may stay in this phase for the rest of our lives and always wonder what might have been and perhaps even become bitter because of it without even knowing why.

2) Those who are still hopeful but are not doing anything about their goals presently but would like to get back to them later on: They are doing something else now, like selling, working in a call center, or maybe even managing a manufacturing plant, however they are not setting aside time, money and effort to their goal of being able to create music or take photographs for a living. They can always go back to it later, I suppose, 'when there's a bit more time'. Perhaps after they get married, after the first child, after the second child, after they get promoted or after they pay their debts, whatever their unique circumstances may be.

3) Those who are willing and able to allocate time, effort and money to progress their art and talents: The people in this group are doing something with their art and talents. They still believe in the idea that they can become who they want to be -- that life can be the way they once saw it, not withstanding all the years of 'reality checks' that ensued. They may have actually finished a painting, or have just sold one. They maybe strutting on a catwalk or maybe they are designing a client's logo this very minute. Or perhaps, it could be something preparatory like preparing the first exhibit in their portfolio or reading a book to learn how to protect their copyright. Regardless of what the effort is, big or small, as long as they are taking active steps, a person will belong to this group.

In the first phase, we experience a very frustrating and demoralizing event in our 'careers'. We cannot help but feel defeated when our work does not get the reaction we have hoped for or expected and perhaps we begin to believe that we are only fooling ourselves and that we should give up our foolish hopes and dreams.

However, doesn't it turn out that eventually, you start taking action again (in the 3rd stage) after you have been brooding, perhaps even making tons of excuses for a while (in the 2nd stage)? You come to realize, time and time again, that no matter what, 'it' is still what you want to do regardless of what has happened in the past and what may happen or not happen in the future.

After years of experiencing this cycle, I have decided years ago that regardless of what I was doing, and regardless of whatever 'career' decisions I may have to make, it must be to advance or support my creative endeavors. It makes more sense because every time I have tried to suppress it, tried to ignore it and tried to pretend that the urge is not there, all I ended up doing was wasting my time. I have learnt to embrace my urge to express myself in creative ways and have accepted that it is part of me and the less time I spend defeated, the sooner I could get to work towards what really matters. Perhaps you can use something from my experience and if what you are experiencing is the same, hopefully you would not spend too much of your life thinking that your 'passion' is not really what you want to do. Because honestly, what would be better than doing things to make your life happen the way you dream it?

About the Author: Marquez Comelab is the author of the book: The Part-Time Currency Trader . It is a guide for men and women interested in trading currencies in the forex market. Discusses analysis, tools, indicators, trading systems, strategies, discipline and psychology. See: http://marquezcomelab.com. His other articles are also published at http://thefreedomtochoose.com along with other helpful articles.
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Clear Thinking - Ten Ways

2008-08-24T00:26:00.000-07:00

Does your mind sometimes feel like a television station you can't quite tune in? You know there's an interesting program on - or several, but everything is mixed with static. What if you could "tune in" at will, have clear thinking whenever you want it? Try some of the following.

Ten Clear Thinking Techniques And Tips

1. Take a walk. Science will eventually prove this to be a great way to improve the quality of your thinking, but don't wait for the proof. Aren't there enough other reasons to take a walk anyhow?

2. Stay away from sugar. If you want to understand what brain fog is, eat a sugary donut on an empty stomach, then do math problems twenty minutes later. What you will experience, along with the "sugar blues," is brain fog. At least lay off sugar and simple carbohydrates when you need to think clearly.

3. Organized space means clear thinking. It's rare that a person can actually work better in clutter. Organized working space means you won't have the thought "where is that..." distracting your mind.

4. Get better sleep. Sleep requirements vary, but the minimum for most is somewhere around five hours. Some suffer if they sleep less than eight hours. The research, however, indicates that after a certain minimum quantity, the quality of sleep is more important to normal brain function.

5. Try meditating. No time? Just close your eyes, relax, and watch your breath for a while. Accept that your mind will wander, but continually return your attention to your breath. Five minutes of this, and afterwards you'll feel a boost in your brainpower.

6. Resolve your "mind irritations." Watch your busy brain. Maybe a call you need to make has been bothering you, just below consciousness. Find these stressors, and do something to let them go. For example, make that call, or put it on a list, and your mind will let go of it for now. Just seeing a problem and saying, "There's nothing I can do about this until Friday," will often stop unconscious worrying.

7. Don't drink alcohol. At least don't drink too much. While moderate amounts can be conducive to creative thinking, all the evidence says that it is bad for the long-term health of your brain.

8. Make decisions quickly. Nothing gets in the way of clear thinking like a dozen decisions hanging around unmade. If nothing else, decide when you'll make the decision.

9. Get some fresh air. Go outside and breath deeply through your nose. You'll get a good dose of oxtgen to your brain, and the change of surroundings can help clear your mind.

10. Satisfy your physical needs. Clear thinking is easier if you aren't too hungry, thirsty, or hot.

You can think more clearly starting today. There are certainly more than ten ways, but you really only need to make a few of them a habit to have a more powerful brain. Why not try one or two right now?

About the Author: Steve Gillman writes on many self help topics including boosting brainpower, losing weight, meditation, habits of mind, creative problem solving, learning gratitude, generating luck and anything related to self improvement. You'll find more at http://www.SelfImprovementNow.com
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3 Instant Strategies to Overcome Fear and Achieve Happiness and Peace of Mind

2008-08-23T00:21:00.000-07:00

Once you know these three strategies, fear melts away. Let me illustrate the three secrets with a quick story. Then, I’ll give you them to you.

I spent time in the Midwest where I an old livestock farmer said to me, “Lori Prokop, I’ve learned my greatest life lesson from Hereford cows.”

I thought that was a bit unusual. After all, I’ve spoken to many great people who have shared many incredible life lessons. What could we learn from cows?

Well, I was shocked and grateful.

On cattle ranches, the freezing rain, bitter winds and extreme temperatures of winter storms can wipe out entire herds. Flying ice can even cut into flesh.

Facing this dangerous enemy, most cattle turn their backs and slowly drift downwind until they find another obstacle which stops them. Be it a river, fence or something, they pile up against the obstacle and die in large numbers.

But Herefords intuitively stand shoulder-to-shoulder facing the icy storms with their heads down against the bitter blasts.

The farmer told me, “Well, Lori Prokop, you almost always find the Herefords alive and well. It is the greatest lesson from the open range. Just face life’s storms.”

When a person stands up to a challenge or fear that challenge or fear tends to fold and give way. People with courageous persistence win.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.”

Do not attempt to ignore what you fear and go drifting with the wind. Every person must decide over and over whether to deal with fearful situations or to run away.

Most fears are unfounded and empty. A successful businessman in his 60’s calculated that only about 8 percent of what he feared had happened. He looked back on his life saying that 92 percent of what he feared never came to be.

Of the 8 percent of fears that did occur, he said, “Lori, I just stood up to them with persistence. It was my persistence that overcame them. All fears are controllable.”

Here are three strategies to overcome fear and achieve happiness and peace of mind.

Lori Prokop Happiness and Peace of Mind Strategy #1

Be a person of persistent faith. Most importantly, say morning, noon and night, “I will not be motivated or dominated by fear or anxiety any more. I remove fear and anxiety from my mind. I now decide my fear and anxiety will be brought under control and eliminated. I am a person of persistence and faith.”

In addition to this statement, you will need to choose matching thoughts and actions. This statement will program your mind to remove and reject fear-based thoughts.

Lori Prokop Happiness and Peace of Mind Strategy #2

Work on fears one at a time. With a pen and piece of paper, write out all the fears you have. Make as complete and honest a list as possible. Look over your list and determine the fear that disturbs you the most. Decide to resolve that fear alone, first.

Most people’s strength, energy and persistence are powerful enough to resolve one fear at a time. Resolving all fears or multiple fears at one time can be more than a person could energetically handle.

When you overcome one fear and then the next, you will experience an increased sense of accomplishment, confidence and personal power you can use to defeat all the fears on your list.

Lori Prokop Happiness and Peace of Mind Strategy #3

Increase your faith and persistence power. Faith and persistence can be the result of a long-practiced mental and spiritual process.

Often, those who need faith and persistence the most need it now. They don’t have time for years of spiritual development. To develop faith and persistence quickly and powerfully, I suggest learning and mastering your inner Life Guidance System.

What is your Life Guidance System?

It is a chart of 21 emotional levels which each person uses, with or without awareness, to create and react to situations in his or her life.

At the bottom of the chart is fear which creates 1% of what you do want and 99% of what you don’t want. In the middle of the chart is anger which creates 30% of what you do want and 70% of what you don’t want.

A little higher is contentment which creates 75% of what you do want and 25% of what you don’t want. At the top of your inner Life Guidance System is love and gratitude which manifests 100% of what you do want and 0% of what you don’t want.

You create your life experiences from your chosen emotional levels. As you choose higher and higher emotions, you will be amazed how much easier, more peaceful and more successful your life becomes.

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How to get more out of life

2008-08-20T22:13:00.000-07:00

Did you know that by being aware of, and by directing your thoughts you can accomplish more in months that you did in the past few years?

Are you where you want to be in your life? You want happiness and success, yet you can’t seem to get any closer to having that wonderful life, even after years of trying?

Let me ask you, have you heard these two statements before: ‘It’s all in the mind’ or ‘Stop thinking you are sick and you’ll feel better.’ Consider these statements for a minute. Do you think there is any truth in them? There definitely is. That’s the power of thought in action. Stop thinking you’re sick and sure enough you will feel and become better.

The thoughts that you hold in your mind are stopping you from living a blissful life. Your moment-by-moment thoughts shape your life, your destiny.

Everything and anything in your world and mine transpires as a result of the power of our thoughts. When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone it was first a thought. Colonel Sanders first thought of the idea of his chicken recipe. Walt Disney first had the thought of a massive fairground. They all started as thoughts. Action followed. But they all began as a thought.

Look at your simple day-to-day events. You think about getting out of bed. You think about what to have for breakfast, what clothes to wear, to remember to take your umbrella. Every step of your life is preceded by a thought. Everything you do is directed by your thoughts.

Your principal thoughts that you have held over the years shape your life. These ‘inner’ thoughts create your present and future ‘outer’ world. In other words, your thoughts affect your outcomes.

Since your thoughts affect your life and what you think about materialises, it goes to say that it is crucial that you mind your thoughts; that you keep a watchful eye on your moment-by-moment thoughts.

If someone continuously talks about their lack of money, or that they cannot afford to buy this or that, for example, then their prime thoughts are, ‘I don’t have enough money in my life.’ And since lacking money is their main thought and focus, they will continue to lack money. The same goes for lacking self-confidence. If they walk around saying ‘I can’t do this or that’, then they will remain where they are in their life; unable to move ahead because they have no self-confidence. That’s the way the brain works. What you focus on happens.

Things do not improve until you change your thoughts. You need to change your thinking patterns.

Your financial situation will change when you take full control of your life by setting new empowering money thoughts. You will take action by having the thoughts that fuel you to take action. Similarly, you will have happiness in your life when you adopt the happiness thought patterns.

You create your outcomes with your thoughts. Your thoughts are creating something every moment of every day. And the scary thing that you must grasp is that most events, outcomes and circumstances are created unconsciously; without any awareness or conscious effort on your part.

How did that come about? If you progressed through life repeating statements like, ‘I’ll never be rich’ ‘I don’t deserve this’ ‘Life sucks’ ‘Life is just one pain after the next’ ‘I can’t do this,’ you have created thoughts that you will never have any money, that you will remain unhappy in your life and stay stuck where you are now.

When you ask yourself later in life why you feel unconfident in certain situations, or why your financial area has not improved, you will have forgotten that you programmed yourself not to feel confident or to have any money years ago.

Then no matter what you do at a conscious level, irrespective of how much you want to be rich, live a joyful life, or be a success, your main, unconscious thoughts command the opposite, which is your reality.

The core thoughts you hold bring about circumstances in your life that are in complete opposition to what it is you want in your life.

Instead of being oblivious of the power of thoughts, you can choose to have the thoughts than will change all that, so you may truly live the life you want. And you do so by reprogramming your thoughts.

Instead of lacking money to do what you want or have, instead of not having the motivation to get ahead in life, you can replace these detrimental thoughts with powerful thoughts that can give you all that you desire in life and more in a short period of time.

Always keep in mind your unconscious thought patterns dictate every aspect of your life. Take charge of your unconscious, core, habitual thoughts now. You deserve to live a happy and successful life.

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Hani Al-Qasem is a self-improvement expert. He co-authored the e-book “Self-Confidence Building in 7 Steps.” Go to the website above now and download your FREE copy of the e-book and start today to change your life for the better.
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Self Identity: Who Are You?

2008-08-20T00:10:00.000-07:00

Self-identity? Who are you really? We identify with many things, but this is just a process in our minds. In fact, this identification causes us to suffer.

Your favorite basketball team loses, and you suffer as though YOU lost. Your car is damaged and it feels like YOU are hurt. Somebody attacks who they think you are, and it is as though they could actually reach inside and poke at your true self. Is there a way to escape this unecessary drama and pain?

Perhaps, if you can see what you are not. Seeing this clearly can free you from much of the suffering that comes from identification. Try this simple meditation.

A Meditation On Self Identity

Get comfortable in a quiet place. Close your eyes, relax and take several deep breaths, breathing through your nose. Let your breathing fall into a natural pattern. Allow tension to drain from your body.

Now begin by asking: Where am I? What am I? Who am I? Let these questions sit for a moment in your mind.

Be aware of your body. Think of your leg. If you lost it, would you cease to exist? Are you your leg? Go through the parts of your body, asking "Am I here?" "Is this my self?"

Open your eyes and look around you. Are you those things? Maybe it you feel pain when your favorite chair breaks, as though it were you. But you're not that chair. Ask yourself which of these things you own are you. "Am I this?"

Close your eyes and say your name. Do you feel a sense of identity? What if you had no name? Ask "Am I really..." and say your name again. What's the honest answer? If this one is tough, say "I am..." and insert any other name. Notice how when you call yourself by another name, you feel differently. Your name-identity is a collection of ideas, something seen differently by you and others.

As feelings arise, ask "Am I this fear?... this pain, desire, sadness, pleasure, anger? Your feelings are not you - they just pass through you. Your clothes, your body, your reputation - none of it is your true self-identity.

Do this meditation for twenty minutes, then take a deep breath and get up. Notice if you feel different - less worried or less attached to things, feelings and thoughts. Do the meditation as often as necessary, to remind you of what you are not.

About the Author: Steve Gillman has meditated and studied meditation for over twenty years. You can visit his website, and subscribe to The Meditation Newsletter at: http://www.TheMeditationSite.com/newsletter.html

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TELEPATHY

2008-08-18T21:01:00.000-07:00

Mind to mind communication or dialogue, between two or more minds, without any verbal words spoken, is psychic phenomena, known as telepathy. The depth of this type of communication is transfer of thoughts, ideas, feelings, sensations or mental images. In 2005, Gallup poll showed thirty-one percent, believe in telepathy, compared 36 percent, fifteen years earlier. Telepathy is a form of Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), and the "sixth sense." In the Kabbalah and Hassidism beliefs, power of thought is considered, highest of three powers of the psyche: Thought, speech, and action. As well, Channeling and telepathy are similar, by receiving transmission and information, from nonphysical being. Common, form of telepathy occurs spontaneously, during a crisis situation, in a situation of injury or danger, using telepathic communication to a friend or relative. After receiving a telepathic message, recipient may alter their daily schedule or travel plans, call to inquire or contact other person. Other situations, thinking about someone, you haven't thought about in a long time. Then person calls, whether being a coincidence or telepathic phenomena. Highest percentage of telepathic ability occurs 68 percent of the time, between identical twins, followed by brothers or sisters. Other forms of telepathy include, communicating with a deceased person, relative, friend or animal.

Research of mind communication, started by Society of Psychical Research, founded in 1882, studies psychic or paranormal phenomena. Their early studies, reported in 1886, in a two volume work "Phantasms of the Living," introduced the term 'telepathy," replacing an earlier term "thought transference." One of their experiments: A person in one room tried to transmit a two-digit number, a taste or visual image, to a receiver (person), in another room. Dr. Rupert Sheldrak, author and natural scientist with a Ph.D. in biochemistry, developed various experiments (www.sheldrake.org/experiments), which examines ability of telepathy. One of these experiments: Looking at photograph of a person, who is seated, in another room. Trying to send a telepathic message, to that person. Throughout history, telepathy has been referred: The power of the "third eye."

Studying telepathy has presented, interesting observations. Women are more likely, receivers of telepathic communication. Possible explanation, women are more in touch with their emotions, and rely more, on their intuition, than men. Monitoring electroencephalogram brain activity, during telepathic phenomena, shows blood volume changes occur, for both recipient and sender. Dissociative drug reduce or block, signals to the conscious mind, from parts of the brain. Primary sources of dissociative, found in cough syrup, and nitrous oxide, adversely affect telepathic communication. However, caffeine has stimulating affect, on telepathy. Sometimes, meditation or Yoga with a partner, stimulate telepathic communication, between sender and receiver. Having a positive mental and physical attitude, telepathic communication is more likely enhanced. However, being tired, sick or depressed makes psychic perceptions, difficult to achieve, and mistakes or misperceptions occur. Having mental discipline, stop receiving or limiting telepathic communication, referred to as Mind Shield. Using telepathic communication to get into someone else’s mind, by providing disorienting, damaging or interfering thoughts, creating telepathic warfare. Developing skills of telepathy, easiest to start, mind communication with a relative or family member. Cultivating this ability, takes time, and some people are better receivers, while others are better senders. Distance has no barring on telepathy, for recipient or receiver, could be standing, halfway around the world. Furthermore, appears telepathic communications occurs at the speed of light. Foremost, famous mentalist, is 'The Amazing Kreskin,' has amazed audiences, ability to utilize telepathy.

Many telepathic methods for communicating: Emotional telepathy tune to feelings of emotions, including stress, depression, and frustration. Interior telepathy communications between a person's soul and mind or between soul, mind and brain. Mental telepathy is communication of one mind, with another, than through the channels of senses. Communicating with animals using telepathy, by exchanging pictures, thoughts, words, emotions, and feelings. According to Animal Communicator, Debbie McGillivray (Website: http://www.animaltelepathy.com), she is able to use her telepathic ability, to communicate with horses, and other animals. Also, Leslie Poms (http://lesliepoms.com) has the same telepathic ability, communicating with animals, and Cindy Wenger (http://www.peaceablekingdomac.com).
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Positive Attitude - Achieve it and Get More From Life

2008-08-16T21:04:00.000-07:00

We have all heard the phrase positive mental attitude but what does it actually mean?

More importantly, how to you use it to get more from life and achieve happiness and self fulfilment.

Positive mental attitude is all about being positive and seeing the good rather than the bad in past experiences and being positive about all things in the future.

Many people however simply cannot adopt a positive mental attitude and there are several reasons for this.

Life is not fair

Many people simply think life has dealt them a bad hand and they have to accept it. They become bitter about the past and refuse to see anything positive about the future.

Well, the fact is life is what you make it and we all have to varying degrees bad experience.

The reality is you have to move on, adopt the positive learn from your experiences and make the best of your life.

Take Christopher Reeves the actor. He broke his neck, ended up paralyzed so what did he do?

He didn’t look at the negative!

He adopted the positive - He couldn’t do anything about his accident but took the positive.

He devoted his time to positive things helping others and believed he would walk again and remained positive until his death.

So if think about sulking around think of Christopher Reeves.

Pain makes you stronger

Yes it does. People who have setbacks accept them learn from them and then move on and believe in themselves and if you accept that life will give you challenges and you will get knock backs then this makes it much easier to stay positive

See the good all the time

Life is precious.

You only get one and it’s up to you to make the best of it.

If you see the positive rather than the negative, you will enjoy life more, stay motivated and eventually you will get what you want.

Your Mindset

Positive mental attitude is all in the head and it’s easy to adopt.

Ask yourself this question:

Do you really want to be miserable?

Well, if you don’t have a positive mental attitude you will be.

A positive mental attitude allows you to accept what has happened to you and allows you to get the best from any situation furthermore, it is inspiring you to look to the future with optimism, no matter what life throws at you.

Life is what you make it

The future is what you make it and if you keep positive good things will happen.

How often have you heard stories of people who never gave up but eventually achieved what they want?

Well, they wouldn’t have got there without a positive mental attitude.

Life can be happy and it can also be cruel, but adopt a positive mental attitude and you will get the most out of any situation.

You have a choice and it’s simple:

A mindset that gives you more from life or one that doesn’t – It really is that simple and the good news is:

It takes a few seconds to achieve.

If you adopt a positive mental attitude you will be happier, more likely to achieve your dreams and get more from life –It’s a simple choice and one that ALL People can and should make.

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Motivational

2008-08-09T20:13:00.000-07:00

Part 2 Problem in Living

2008-08-08T20:56:00.000-07:00

Each problem had the different handling, depended in heavy or light him the problem. Was needed also the capacity to analyzed the problem. This capacity was obtained from however many problems that we had that will give us the lesson. OK also if used management the problem. So the problem was put in order from A-Z. for example A was the problem that must be resolved now, eh forgot to add also time when the problem will be resolved, this will facilitate us to begin to resolved. returned to the problem of early. The A place was the minor and necessary place the handling immediately... (was continued)

Continue to The Spirit

2008-08-08T02:22:00.000-07:00

Sometimes all that were planned by us did not succeed in being undertaken by us, all the efforts have been carried out. this possibly already our destiny, but continued to try. Because the failure gave us the valuable lesson, with our failure will feel the valuable lesson realised, that we could only plan something. Not that could know what will happen tomorrow. so continue to the spirit, fertiliser the motivation to reach what was wanted by us.

Between Efforts and Results

2008-08-08T00:47:00.000-07:00

In our life was everyday, often we saw in the presentation of television that put forward people of the success. We were possibly most amazed with their success. He a famous motivator the very rich businessman, the game Artist of famous football and the like. But must we think how his method so that could like people of the success that it was mentioned above, certainly through a quite long trip and was full of the ordeal that possibly for some people had not been visible, according to the physics law, the law Newton, the action and the comparable reaction or in other words comparable efforts with results, just try to imagine a famous motivator, that said-he said became reconciliation for anyone, definitely if being seen by us the history of the life of this person, definitely many ordeals that struck him, the obstacle and the barrier that blocked.

Meaning that when a person wanted the success to have the price that must be paid, namely efforts, as big as whether efforts that were carried out by us will be balanced with results that were received, for example a student That want to get the achievement index 4 (the highest value in lectures) certainly he must efforts, that is in a studying manner diligently, always listened to words from the lecturer during Lectures and obeyed each lectures rule, so only that must be paid when wanting to get maximal results.

But when we have tried sometimes results that were received be not in accordance with that was wanted by us, possibly so that was best for us. For example we aspired to want to enter the tertiary institution that was famous through the exam attended classes, but evidently we failed in fact beforehand to have studied diligently and seriously, this matter was the illustration both of them the efforts were not in accordance with results, so the secret in living and becoming the mystery for all of us.

In this world sometimes could not we determined definitely what happened, but we obligatory maximised efforts, untrue if we only hoped in results but set aside efforts. Earlier we must try first maximally the problem of results possibly we could count on possibly mathematically, but too much naïf if we ascertained what will happen, because of that we, also must pray to efforts anything that will be undertaken by us could cause results that that in accordance with hope. Really did not deserve if we set aside prayed, because we in fact do not knew what will happen tomorrow the day. So apart from trying to get results that cool down enclosed also pray sincerely and sincerely so that what was wanted could be reached.

Use Your Youth before Coming Your Old Age

2008-08-08T00:46:00.000-07:00

Youth was the most beautiful period, none could replace youth, in fact a gold mountain could not then return us became again young because of that while young make use of well but also young time that will be successful or not in afterwards the day.

Often we when young not all that maximised the opportunity. Not rare only was just relaxed, sat idle without clear his aim what. In fact young time that was most exact for us did many matters.

Make use of youth in a studying manner that was diligent, controlled various science whether that applied knowledge and basic science, not already often we heard the saying “studied in young time like wrote on the stone, and studied in old time like wrote above air”. This saying was significant when young will be easy very much for us to study and the memory and the memory would knowledge will adhere strong like wrote on the stone, whereas studying in old time more will be difficult to remember what was studied so as to be depicted like wrote on water, will be lost just like that.

Sometimes we were sorry for about what was made by us in our youth, possibly in our heart saying “why when I was young, I did not study hard”. Because of that while young make use of as well as possible. Often I heard people saying was in vain, they often regretted because in their young time was used only to play game, went out and the like. Now they do not become anything.

When I still the school in one of the upper level secondary schools. I often saw friends who only played, often went out, lazy at studying et cetera. Now when I wrote this article I heard them who did not become the person only made parents of the alias difficult increased the burden of thoughts of parents. Apparently has been enough the picture that was given about how ought to use our time especially when young, for that still was young, was sent by me: utilised your youth as well as possible, don't neglect young time that was given to you.

The Problem in Living

2008-08-08T00:45:00.000-07:00

This life could not be indeed guessed, anything could happen whether that the pleasant or even painful matter. As a humankind only could accept what was given. The problem has become daily in living this, since getting up from sleeping until sleeping again. If all was recorded possibly dozens of problems that were dealt with. Definitely that including the trivial problem, like when getting up, namely the smelly body, through to the problem in the trip towards the workplace. That not to mention to the workplace, then will improve many others. Faced the above problem needed the strategy and the technique that were different in accordance with this problem weight....

(the part 1)

The Activity Read

2008-08-08T00:44:00.000-07:00

Read was an activity to deepen knowledge. The activity read must be made a routine agenda every day, by us healthy food was influential towards the health of the body. Even so with read, the reading material that in read must the healthy reading material. Read science books ayang useful was one of the examples of the healthy reading material.

The Others Aspect of Reading

2008-08-08T00:43:00.000-07:00

Most in the view of us the activity read was to read the book, the novel, the magazine and the like. But read more than just read, but in the area meaning read was the activity to understand something. Whether that read the book, read nature, read psychology someone and the like. Increasingly someone often read the brain capacity to understand something more will be easy and fast. Not his difference with a body-building that every day trained the muscle so that increasingly big and strong. this was current also to our brain, increasingly was trained then will be increasingly strong the understanding of something.

The Future

2008-08-08T00:42:00.000-07:00

Imagine in our life what has been done by us, day by day was passed, raised the question is there in daily we did something that was useful or only neglected time. Really was really inexact if time 1 day (24 hours) only was used for something that not all that or even was not useful, days were only used to lazy, watched the TV for hours without having his benefit. If this matter was done whether that will happen in the future eventually, would became the useful person or not? . Imagined just or not the person that his youth only lazed around to the person of the success. Of course unjust, but also was not in the history note of the person like that could be successful, in fact only made the other person difficult . (the part 1)