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Paradigms are Containers for Change By : Jeanie Marshall Paradigms are ubiquitous. They show up in conversations, books, bedrooms, films, families, restaurants, professions, games, sports, industries, and social systems of all types. Paradigms fall within paradigms, overlap other paradigms, and bump into still others. Paradigms are big or small, new or old, comfortable or uncomfortable, familiar or unfamiliar, long-term or short-lived. Paradigms are ever-changing. Reasons to Stay Positive By : Steve Moore You surely have heard about "positive thinking", but why bother? Is there any reason you should make the effort to retain only positive thoughts? This article shares some ideas why you may in fact want to make this effort. Learning To Manage Your New Life By : Sarah Veda When you’re a new mother, life can seem overwhelming. Your life is full of new responsibilities, yet the old ones haven’t gone away. This is a period of adjustment, so recognize it as such. Here are some ideas to help you cope with this transition period, and create the life you envision. First, set your priorities. There will be many days when you just can’t get everything done, so know in advance which things carry the most importance. Care of your baby is, of course, t... Fear Of Flying By : Joseph Kenny There are a few fears in life that defy logic. Fear of spiders may be one, fear of lifts is another, and perhaps a fear of flying is another. Everyday, thousands of planes take off around the world, carrying millions of passengers safely to their destination. Flying is one of the safest, if not the safest, form of travel available. It is far safer than getting in the car, yet over one third of the population still report a fear of flying. People cite many concerns when th... All The Money In The World Will Not Take Away Your Fears And Anxieties By : Stan Popovich All the money in the world will not take away your fears and anxieties. You can be the most successful person in your business, however your money and success will do nothing in getting rid of your stresses and anxieties. So what do you do to make your fears and anxieties to go away? Well, since money and fame are not the answers, then the best solution is to be smart in how you manage your fears. Here are some ways in how to manage your persistent fears and anxieties. Ta... How To Get Rid Of Memory Obstacles By : Rene Graeber Let’s say you have a passion for salads in different varieties. Because of this, you developed the skill of preparing them by yourself. So every time you crave for salad, you check the ingredients you have at home. You commit to memory the ingredients you need to buy; but while doing this, your partner asks you to buy a thing or two since you’re going to the supermarket anyway. If your attention is focused on the salad ingredients, it’s most likely that you’ll miss... You Have Always A Choice By : Rene Graeber People often say they have no choice when faced with a dead end. They say they have no choice but to take the one direction available, which is often a wrong one. When they say that remark, they must understand that they have to take the blame for the consequences of what they will do. However, truth is far from the often-circulated concept that man has no choice. We do have choices. As long as you have rights to protect, you have a choice. When rights are denied,... Fantastic Methods To Sleep Like A Baby By : Rene Graeber There are people who are in drastic need of sleep but just can’t seem to will their bodies to go to dreamland. They toss and turn until the sheets come off their beds, and they get the bitter realization that counting sheep doesn’t actually work. Insomnia doesn’t just mean not being able to sleep a wink. It also means waking up lots of times during the night, or getting the feeling that you didn’t get a good night’s sleep, or waking up too early in the morning and not bein... Do You Owe A Debt Of Thanks ? By : Deanna Mascle Most of us have been fortunate to have not just one person but a whole team of teachers, coaches, and mentors who helped us grow and reach our potential. We should remember to thank those people again and again as we live the lives they helped us shape. Even more important we need to repay that debt -- not to those individuals but to society. How is your debt? Have you paid it yet or are you still pretending it doesn't exist? Low Self-Esteem Symptoms By : Christos Varsamis People with low self-esteem rarely live their life to the full. They distance themselves from others, and are thus denied their love and support. They rarely, if ever, make full use of their abilities. Instead, they end up brooding about the injustices of life. Such people are a loss to themselves, their family and to society. Some of them even take to crime, alcohol and drugs. Invariably, people with low self-esteem are uncomfortable with success. They tend to believe tha... Balancing Achievement And Happiness In Seeking Personal Success By : Roy Thomsitt Being goal oriented is one possible asset in achieving success in any field. It does not ensure success, but I have no doubt that it can be a very useful tool. I used it as a development tool when I was an employee, and for the past ten years have set my own personal objectives in whatever it is that I have done for my own business. Setting goals and objectives is like setting out a route on a map before you set off on a journey. To get from A to D you have to go via B and... Dealing With Your Depression In The Business World By : Stan Popovich It is not easy to deal with your fears, anxieties, or depression in the business world. If you have such a problem, the first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you much help and insights in dealing with your current problem. Getting help from a professional should be the first thing you do in getting better. In the mea... What To Do After You've Been Betrayed By : Dan Castro It might have been your best friend, your partner, your boss, your brother or even your lover. It burns deep inside. You can’t sleep for the anger, the shock and dismay. You may find yourself still not believing it’s happened to you. But it has! When those we have entrusted with our money, our plans, our strategies, our loyalty or even our love betray us, we feel violated deep inside. We feel crushed. We wonder if we can ever recover from this. It is at this moment of... Worry Causes Anger. By : Christos Varsamis If you are constantly worrying then you are harming your body and mind, and eventually your emotions will explode into anger. Worrying often leads nowhere, since most times, the things that people worry about are out of their control. For example, if you have bill due tomorrow and do not get a paycheck until Friday and no one has the money to lend you then you have to wait until Friday to pay the bill. Why worry about it until Friday arrives, since there may be nothing you ca... Action Vs. Apathy: Just Get Moving! By : Wendy Betterini How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the "I don't know why I bother to keep trying, I'm going back to bed and staying there" feeling. It happens to everyone - housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders. Each and every one of us has had a day when we felt that we just weren't able to cope with our daily lives. However, some of us have days like this more frequently than others. Some of us even feel... Unleashing Your Personal Development Potential By : Kori Puckett You eventually reach a point in your life when you're ready for change and a whole bunch of information that'll help you unleash your personal development potential. Until then, something can stare at you right under your nose but you don’t see it. For instance, when you look at a painting, you can't really appreciate it when it's just an inch away from your face. But if you look at it from a little further back, you’ll have a clearer vision of the whole artwork. Most... Work/Life Balance: Making Every Day Sacred By : Wendy Betterini So many of us rush blindly through our days, fall into bed exhausted, and wake up the next morning to do it all over again. For many of us, our lives are composed of millions of meaningless moments, all strung together - perhaps with a sprinkling of sacred moments mixed in. I'm sure you can think of a few sacred moments in your own life. Maybe your marriage, the birth of your child(ren), or perhaps a heartfelt moment of connection with a good friend. These are the moments whe... Learning To See Challenges As Opportunities By : Wendy Betterini Are you a person who loves challenges, or hates them? I must admit I've spent most of my life as a person who hates them. I always thought of challenges as frustrating, maddening obstacles keeping me from where I want to be. I even used to take them personally, feeling like the universe must hate me and like to see me struggle. ;-) As I grow older and (hopefully) wiser - I find my competitive nature rising up to meet these challenges, and I'm learning to see them different... Self-Growth: Building Character And Integrity By : Wendy Betterini It's been said that character is defined by what you do when you think no one is watching. What an illuminating concept that is. Most of us have a public face and a private face. There are parts of ourselves we don't want the world to see. Typically, we tend to hide the aspects that would not be viewed favorably by society. Greed, lust, jealousy, pettiness, fear and so on. We also tend to hide our weaknesses. No one needs to know that we can wolf down a gallon of ice cream... Say Goodbye to Struggle By : Jeanie Marshall This article encourages us to end the practice of glorifying struggles of life. Managing A Panic Attack While Your At Your Job Or Business By : Stan Popovich At times, our worries and anxieties can overwhelm us at our place of work or business. Here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their anxious moments at their job or business environment. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something that will relax you. A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to... 12 Ways To Maximize Time And Life By : Jim Estill My business experience has taught me one true thing: That maximizing your productivity, happiness, peace, or impact can best be accomplished if you clearly understand the 12 Rules of Time. Using Conscious Creation To Improve Your Life By : Wendy Betterini You've probably heard the phrase, "Idle hands are the devil's tools" -- meaning if you don't have something to keep you busy, you're likely to get into trouble. That can be argued of course, since the intent to cause trouble probably has to be present also. However, the concept itself does hold some truth regarding what we create in our lives. If it's true that we get back what we put out (into the universe), then it's easy to see why "idle hands" would be a bad thing for ... Need A Boost In The Self Improvement Area? By : Sandra Stammberger Choosing the right personal development program is going to change your life. If you are ready to take a step in the right direction and make a positive change then you need to start looking into some good self improvement courses. Actually, there are several proven strategies that can be used to help us be successful in our efforts to improve an aspect of our lifestyle. You can learn everything that you need to know about being all that you can be with a good personal dev... The Strength Of Beliefs And Their Impact On Success By : Matthew Hayford Have you ever heard the expression, "if you don't believe you can do it you can't"? This holds true for business especially since many when beginning a new venture have some inherent doubts that can ultimately be the undoing of the business before it even has the chance to begin. Our beliefs have a significant impact on how well or how poorly we do in any endeavor. This is even more powerful in the world of business because many of us have had various beliefs instilled upo... 10 Ways To Find Happiness In Retirement By : Cynthia Barnett Retirement is not the end but is merely the beginning of a new life, a new you. As such, it is nothing that should be dreaded or something that should cause you unnecessary stress. Instead it should make you happy and can bring you a new sense of pleasure, if only you let it. In this article, we’ll discuss ten ways that you can find happiness in retirement. 1. Be open and receptive – Change your attitude and you’ll change your life. Retirement is simply a new phase of you... The Magic Of Balance By : Steven Barnes Who has not watched intelligent, educated, good-hearted people unable to create the lives they desired, who eventually give up, consumed with despair and anger? They flail like gorillas on roller skates, with great strength, but no leverage at all. Why does this happen? One possible answer is that they had theories, models for everything around them in life, but no way to check the accuracy of their ideas. They failed to grasp that EVERYONE deletes information from their c... Wealth is Created in a Limitless World By : Tania French You don't ever want to feel that you've reached your best at anything. Rather look at your possibilities for success as being limitless. Group Therapy Tips By : Christos Varsamis Group therapy has proven to be effective in mental health. While some counselor will start out with one on one therapy, they may finally refer the patient to group sessions. Many services and support groups available offer help to those with mental health problems. Group therapy allows the patients to freely discuss their issues, problems, and even find social influences that share the same symptoms or similar symptoms. When two or more people are together and can relate ... True Happiness By : Kim Olver Most people look outside of themselves as the cause of their unhappiness or frustration. After all, wouldn’t life be practically perfect if the significant people in our lives would simply do things the way we want them to or do what we think is best for them? Actually, this is the kind of thinking that perpetuates the misery! I agree that most of today’s unhappiness centers on important people in our lives not cooperating with us. Can anyone relate to that? Have you ever... Are You Playing the Music of Your Life? By : Debbie Friedman Music is made for manifesting and so, is the idea that music theraphy is mainfiested. Read all about music therapy and how vital it can be in our lives and where music therapy comes in to have a powerful, positive effect in every area of our lives. The Real Reason Your Intentions Are Not Being Manifested By : Melissa Quiter When you are not creating what you think you are creating, there isn't anything you are doing "wrong." You simply are not taking into account the subconscious parts of yourself that are also playing a role in what you manifest. Learn to create from both your conscious and subconscious and the power to manifest is yours again. The Man Who Walked On Water By : Donovan Baldwin Now, we all KNOW that a man can't walk on water (with one possible exception), but I am willing to swear I saw it happen. I learned something from that and would like to share it with you. Passion: Fire In Your Soul By : Kathryn Seifert, Ph.D. Many people try to hold a raging fire within themselves, but it restlessly and relentlessly gnaws at their core. Some have tried to cover it up with alcohol, numb it with drugs, hide it with shopping, kids, work, or religion, or fuel it with sex. The Baby Boomers looked for eternal youth and to change the world. They thought they would never grow up, but they did. They thought they would change the world and they did. The previous generation looked for the American Dream.... How To Develop Your Own Personal Mission Statement By : Dana Goldberg Your personal development and motivation is the key to a successful and happy life. If you want to feel fulfilled from day to day then you need to know what makes you tick and how to get it. You need to be able to meet your goals and even exceed them and with a personal mission statement you will be that much closer to being in the position to do so. Even businesses are getting in on these mission statements. They are a great way to make it known to yourself and others jus... 5 Great Tips to Handle Stress By : Mona Khalaf In this hectic time, people lead an increasingly stressful life. Prolonged stress is such a powerful and harmful force that it is vital that you learn effective stress management techniques to live a successful, happy, and healthy life. Journal Headshot By : Lael Johnson Write a journal entry on the run! Creativity: As Defined by Whom By : John G. Johnson Who definies creativity? Having a strong personal definition of what creativity is - to you - will assist in accessing and utilising your creativity powers. Effective Public Speaking Tips For Beginners By : James Masterson People have praised and respected over the centuries those who could speak well in front of a crowd. The audience is oftentimes left in awe at how these leaders express themselves well and eventually convinced them a great deal. Knowing how to speak well before a crowd is the best drawer of attention to a candidate leader. Facing a crowd can be a serious jittery experience for some but for others, they found it fun and exciting to express themselves. But being a public sp... Improving How You Speak In Public By : James Masterson Feeling less confident when speaking in public? Here are some tips to boost your confidence in public speaking. Tip no. 1. You should have eye contact with the audience all the time. Tip no. 2. You should just relax. You know now by heart what you intend to say. Just do it. Tip no. 3. If you can, use visual aids. This could help the people listening to you understand more of what you want to say. They get your concepts in an instant. Keep your visual aids simple. If,... 8 STRATEGIES FOR COPING WHEN YOUR PARTNER IS DEPRESSED By : Sara Dryburgh A practising psychotherapy offers 8 strategies for coping when your partner is suffering from depression. What You Focus Your Attention on Is What You Get! By : Laura Howard So where are you focusing your attention in your life? How does this support your vision for how you want your life to be? Too late? Maybe not! By : Annette Bridges March is National Women's History Month. The inspiration for my column comes from a famous woman - a visionary and pioneer - from the 19th century in America. A woman whose own life proved that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams. Public Speaking Made Easy By : James Masterson Public speaking has long haunted those who loath and like it. In every stage of life, since high school, college, even up until reaching the corporate world, no one is totally free from its clutches. Whether it is for the purpose of show and tell or pitching to a client, public speaking skills is an important necessity in your waking life. There is a way to make public speaking easy to do and less stressful. Breaking down the process into steps helps anyone have a clear m... How to Change Your Subconscious Tales By : Evelyn Cole How to change the subconscious tales your body actions tell. Making New Friends Can Be Extremely Satisfying For Retirees! By : Cynthia Barnett After retiring, you may find yourself needing to make new friends. Perhaps your other friends are still employed or maybe you simply want to find new friends with whom you can share this wonderful new experience. Whatever, the reason may be, making new friends after retirement can be a blast and doesn’t have to be a scary or frustrating process. In this brief but informative article, we will discuss five proven tips that you can use today to make new friends. So, sit back, re... Mom, Are You Happy? By : Nicole Dean I’m a new Stay at Home Mom and I’m just miserable. I love my baby, but I miss my career and my co-workers. Going back to work isn’t an option. But, how can I be happy? What can I do? Signed – Miserable in MO Dear Miserable, Making the transition from a busy career woman to a stay at home mom can be quite a struggle, especially if you really enjoyed your job and your co-workers. I’ve been there! Don’t get me wrong. Being a Stay at home mom is a great job. I’ve been an ... Why Should You Find Your Life’s Purpose? By : Ineke Van Lint You can’t escape your mission. One day you will have to start dedicating yourself to it. According to business gurus, the first step on the road to success is asking yourself this very question:“What’s my mission? What on Earth am I doing? Am I in the right place?” If you can’t answer these questions, then you are wasting 90% of your time and energy doing things that are neither your mission nor your business! How to Program Your Own Happiness By : Evelyn Cole How what we picture in our minds affects our subjective state of happiness. Self Defense And Psychological Preparedness By : Alexander Popov Being psychologically prepared is critical for self defense during an assault in the street. It is very important to be ready to repel the assailant (assailants) using all the means you have. Note that even being in not very good physical shape these means could be quite sufficient to disable your enemy (enemies). For example, if you wear hard sharp-toe shoes, then kicking your enemy in groin or shank with the toe of such shoe (even if there are no years of practice behin...
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