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Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What does Gratitude really mean? Most of us are thankful for the blessings we have in our lives. We have families we love, jobs that help us provide the necessities of daily living, good health, friends to laugh and play with, freedom and Free Will to live our lives the way we want to.

Most of us are very grateful for these blessings, but how often do we stop to focus and reflect on that? Probably not as often as we should. Why is Gratitude even important? Sure, we're thankful for what w... (Read All)

When I Finally Admitted I Was Depressed And Cured It.

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Winter has always been a difficult time for me in Michigan, with its many gray days, and not much sunlight. I awoke, feeling heavy, sluggish, and still exhausted. I wanted to pull the covers back over my head and return to my secure sleep state. I sensed something was wrong but really didn't seem to care what it was. I knew I did not want to face another grueling day, outside the world of sleep. I felt scared, but didn't know why. I dragged myself, out of bed, and into the bathroom. I could not ... (Read All)

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Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

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Choice Theory

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

You have listened to me for a year now talking about Choice Theory but I know I?ve never really explained what Choice Theory is. Choice Theory is actually an explanation of all human behavior developed by Dr. William Glasser.

There are basically five components of this theory?the basic human needs, the quality world, the perceived world, the comparing place and total behavior. I?ll give a brief overview of each one, starting with the five basic human needs.

The Basic Human Needs ... (Read All)

How Much News Is Good News?

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I'm not sure if the timing of last month's "news free zone" assignment could have been worse or better. Coming just two days after the devastating tsunami hit Asia, how could I realistically expect you to take a two-day break from the news? I wonder if it seemed a bit callous of me to suggest such a thing. But here's the interesting part: when I sent out the newsletter, I was in the middle of a weeklong news strike and had not yet heard about the disaster. While the rest of the world was watchin... (Read All)

Raw Potatoes And Other Dining Adventures

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I admit it: I?m a big fan of the Law of Attraction. It?s become one of the focal points of my life and of my coaching and teaching practice. However, I?ve discovered that there is one drawback to the Law of Attraction: It takes all the fun out of complaining! Once you understand the basic principles of the Law of Attraction you know that whenever you complain, you?re in the process of attracting more of exactly what you?re whimpering about.

Here?s a case in point. This past weekend, my f... (Read All)

Cashing the Czech

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Whether Robert Maxwell committed suicide or was murdered may never be known to the public ...Suffice it to say the disgraced publishing magnate cheated so many people and financial institutions to such an extent that there wouldn't be a paucity of suspects if it was the latter. Born in Slatinske DÃ²ly to poor parents as Jan Ludvick Hoch and Anglicizing his name when he migrated to Great Britain during World War II, Maxwell used the fog of combat to his advantage, picking off a scientific journal... (Read All)

Return to Eden

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

I walk down a lonely road leading just over a hill, an open field revealing a bluish and purple sky at twilight. I've walked this road many a time before. It is the road of my childhood: a road I walked when I lived in the house at the start of this once dirt road now paved. Having returned here but for a night, I see that things have changed dramatically since leaving in my early adolescent years.

Walking the road, following its curves around passed the overgrown field where once ... (Read All)

Learn From The Characters

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Your life is shaped and influenced by the people that you live with, work with, and hang out with. People are definitely the single biggest source of influence in each other's lives. If you think of your life as a story, the people in your life are the characters in the story. Just like you can learn from characters in any good novel, you can learn many things from the characters in your own story.

I met a woman once that kept a journal specifically about things she was learning from the... (Read All)

Keeping A Journal Can Change Your Life!

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

"Keeping a journal will absolutely change your life in ways you've never imagined." - Oprah Winfrey

Why is it so important to keep a journal?

Here are just a few of the benefits a personal journal will provide you:

* A journal will remind you of your goals and the actions you are taking towards them every day. You are writing down your goals?

* It allows you to factually track your progress as you head closer towards your goals. Here is an example. Suppose you had... (Read All)

Build The Confidence To Approach Other People, Through The Power Of Compassion!

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Do you often feel uncomfortable in a social situation? Perhaps you?re overly shy? Or your stomach ties up in knots at the thought of approaching someone even just to say ?Hi!?

Well the good news is that there are many techniques which you can use to help you overcome this problem of social shyness or anxiety. I?m going to share one of my favourites below. But first, three important points that need to be highlighted (so imagine them covered by ink from a bright yellow fluoro highlighter ... (Read All)

9 Steps To Living Abundantly

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Many of us are bowed down by life ? stressed, short of time, tired, on a treadmill, knowing that this isn?t the way to live, but not knowing how to free ourselves up to live more fully, more abundantly. There are simple things we can do ? they don?t take time or money ? they take a change of attitude. Here are 9 of them:

1. Being totally financially honest ? if you are not, this implies that there is not enough for you to have everything you need without dishonesty.

2. Creating a... (Read All)

What A Wonderful World

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I was sitting outside on the patio this morning with my morning cup of tea watching the sun come up, and feeling a cool breeze from the water below me. I was trying to imagine being in a realm where you could not experience the five senses. What would it be like to know everything that is--to know all the secrets of the universe? What would it be like to know a fresh cup of coffee in the morning but not be able to see, taste, or smell it? What would it be like to know a sunrise, but not be able ... (Read All)

Home Based Businesses

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The home based businesses I have recently come across are both interesting and exciting. There were a few that I got into and pulled out of when I realized it wasn't what I expected. The 100% money back guarantee makes it risk free so you can get involved and get a feel of what the business is like. For more thoughts and ideas on this go to www.homebbus.blogspot.com... (Read All)

Could Some Story Really Have This Much Impact?

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

There was definitely something different about my old town when I got back, I couldnât quite put my finger on it but as sure as the sun rises in the morning it was there. Itâs not like I had actually been gone that long or anything, it had been what two, maybe three weeks since I had left to do that big out-of-state contract. But the few people that were out were out walking along the street seemed to have an extra bounce in their step and a sparkle in their eyes. It just seemed so out of pl... (Read All)

The Importance Of Rest And Relaxation

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Life is busy and it seems each year it just gets busier. Work, family, school, and other commitments just eat the day away and leave you with no time to sit back and relax. However, rest and relaxation is very important. In fact, getting enough rest is imperative to living a healthy lifestyle and when you do not relax and get enough sleep you are putting yourself at risk for illness as well as other side effects.

Side Effects of Not Getting Enough Rest

Believe it or not but the b... (Read All)

Challenges You Face in Life â Overcome These Challenges You'll Manifest ...

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What is the Greatest Challenge You Face in Life & Business? How would you answer that question? Before jumping to an answer you might consider that the greatest challenge you face in life and business is in making daily choices. The moment we awaken we begin the stressful tack of choice and decision making and before the days end we have attempted to restore some internal peace of mind over choices made. Why do we agonize over so many choices? More importantly, how do we find inner peace of... (Read All)

3 Magic Bedtime Questions

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

For many people, life zooms past once they reach their working age. Everyday, it's the same flash routine of waking up, going to work, coming back from work, and sleeping. It's no wonder why you'll ask yourself, "How did I get old so fast? Where did all the time go?" The problem is in the routine work. The human mind has this habit called deletion. Anything that keeps repeating, memory does not record, simply because it's not worth taking notice of. So how can we slow down our experience of time... (Read All)

The power of writing.

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The power of writing.. My heart sank as I glanced at the tattered piece of legal size paper in my hand. I remembered it well, I had written it, many many years ago. It was my dream list:- my list of things and experiences that I wanted to achieve in my life. It was a very long list, with well over a 100 items on it, scribbled in pencil (just in case I changed my mind?). The reason that my heart dropped only really came with my next activity - ticking off what I had actually achieved.Tears welled... (Read All)

A Path Away From the Crowds Skagway, Alaska

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

A Path Away From the Crowds Skagway, Alaska
Copyright © 2005 Theresa Gabriel
Women Summit LLC
http://www.womensummit.com/

I was hanging out in Downtown Skagway waiting to fly over the
mountain to our next stop, Gustavus. The fog was low and thick
in both towns, temporarily grounding all flights.

There isn't much to the downtown except tourist shops and
tourists. Some of the shops are interesting and even have
rea... (Read All)