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A few years ago I happened upon a book by James Allen called “As a Man Thinketh”. It’s a very short book (only 18 pages), written around 1902, but apart from Eckhart Tolle’s ‘Power of Now’ it would have to be one of the most important books that I have…
Athletes today are becoming more and more gifted. With all the scientific studying going on to improve athletic performance it is really easy to make sure you are doing everything right to increase maximum gains quickly. Speed exercises, Speed and Agility drills, weight lifting, conditioning are all a very important…
Technology has made life so much more convenient in so many ways, but its effect on our written communication skills depends on the individual. It’s great to be able to get a text message to someone in record time using the new short-hand of a single letter or digit representing…
So we all know that it’s good to listen, but do you know why effective listening can make the difference between getting your way and not getting what you want? There are two main reasons – two very specific and powerful benefits you can gain if you practice listening effectively.…
I’m going to share with you a very simple exercise to improve communication skills for speaking with people in person – without embarrassment. This is a way of improving your ability to communicate face-to-face with someone, without practicing on a real person until you feel completely ready and comfortable. It…
The subconscious mind is the most powerful tool (and weapon) you have, and learning to use subconscious mind power to achieve your goals can mean the difference between success and failure in many aspects of your life. It can affect everything from physical health to financial status; from personal relationships…
The simple answer to the question “What is effective communication?” is: It’s what gets you the result you want. So it depends on the situation, the method of communication (face-to-face, over the phone or written for example), and what the result is that you want. Effective communication in asking someone…
Most of us are generally unaware of what we look like when interacting with others, so here are 3 of the top body language tips that will help you to put across the image you want to give. I remember going to a performance of a play a friend of…
Dear Readers,
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to “be and/or have it all?” No, I am not talking about having good looks or material things (sometimes these are not a matter of choice or opportunity but a matter of heredity or a good trust fund; plus, truly…
Confidence affects not only the way we feel and the way others see us, it also affects our decisions, so learning how to improve confidence can change your life by changing your choices. Confident people are more likely to make decisions that benefit them, than those who lack confidence, they’re…
*warning to readers*
Due to some graphic content of the following story/article readers discretion is strongly advised
Please know that this is NOT a made up story this is true.
Based on real facts not fiction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Troubled Woman
As I stood there looking down at this girl who…
KISS – ‘keep it simple and straightforward’ or ‘keep it simple, stupid!’ as you prefer... I remember I learned to apply this principle in solving management problems. But it is valid for a lot of other things, like communicating with people and day to day life issues.
Lately, we feel…
First of all, you never lose everything. You can lose a part of what had been your life before; let’s say you lost the house you lived in, or a marriage, or a relationship, or someone loved, or a big amount of money, or a promotion, or a job, or…
After spending the past 7 years of my life working in the rental and retail industry, I suddenly find myself jobless. I was fired from my position of Assistant Manager and have mixed emotion to the timing of it, but also feel this could be a personal calling for me.…
There are so many people throughout the world who are completely and totally dissatisfied with life. Most of the time, people are unhappy because they are lacking; either we don’t have enough money, love, friends, time etc. We never really stop to ask ourselves why or better yet “what can…
These days, many adult children are moving back in with their parents. As a result, aging parents become instant caregivers for grandchildren. And all of a sudden, there are unexpected household expenses:
Gasoline for extra trips to pick up grandchildren from school while their parents work Special food items needed…
Creating what we desire is not meant to be hard. We all have experienced times when we thought of something and suddenly it came true, right? Remember when you said you loved that car and started to see it everywhere. Myself I remember when my wife and I wanted a…
It has become more and more apparent to me that you just can't be nice to people, well maybe just some people. The nicer you are the more they take advantage of you. I try to be a nice helpful person. I try to do good things. I'm sure you…
Be in the moment:
Hopefully, you understand the benefits of learning the ability to see the world through your own present eyes, and not the coloured lenses of the past or the future.
But, how do we get there? Here are some helpful hints to practice being in the now…
It isn’t possible to take one part of our self and put it neatly in a box away from the rest of our being. Our whole physical, emotional and spiritual person is the sum of every part of who we are.
Our life is a patchwork collage of pieces that…
I can't tell you how often I hear such questions..I feel little disappointing after hearing such questions because I believe that every person in this planet must know the importance of meditation and why do people meditate because with help of meditation only a person gains knowledge about himself, they…
Ken Wilber & His Philosophy
by Miriam Pia
Ken Wilber is one of the dominant and ‘game changing’ American philosophers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His work broke with the status quo of academic philosophies of both the West and the East. Because of that, his work,…
When we arrive on a smooth route in life, things are good at the beginning; we are happy, we feel comfortable and think to keep this state for good. But after a while, the well being becomes routine and we face a contradictory feeling when we want stay like this…
There are three skills which you need to master to be successful. Along with these skills, there are also three things that you need to banish to achieve success. Can you guess what they are?
Well, the three skills that you need to master are your mind, your time and…
What if you were happy for no good reason? What if you decided you would live your life feeling good, no matter what? Happiness is an attitude, not a circumstance. That means happiness comes from your attitude within, not from external events. If you limit your happiness to rare events…
Facebook has ensured that the notion of having a ‘timeline’ has become the latest online idea. People either love it or hate it. Mostly hate it; if my ‘friends’ are to be believed. In its defense I think many people are uncomfortable with change.
The whole notion has made me…
Making small talk can be very difficult especially with complete strangers or that person that you just want to impress, and even at work with your boss or those that work with you. The great thing about small talk is that it can be learned! It is great to know…
Despite having the Food Network, numerous cooking shows, and numerous media advocating cooking, there are still a minority of Americans who can't cook. Not being able to cook is no laughing matter. Many Americans say "Why Should I Learn to Cook" when take-out food is cheaper and less of a…
Those that have achieved ultimate success and achieved their desired destiny have had to stand out, be strong and overcome tremendous obstacles in life. They have not only managed to achieve the impossible, they have taught others many great lessons along the way. They have consistently built a motto of…
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