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Problem Solving: The Easy Way To Solve Problems In Life

Life is full of problems. The more you solve them, the more new ones come up. And you can sweep problems under the carpet or run away from them. Wherever you go, sooner or later there will be problems for you to solve. Since this is a fact of life, you may as well develop some skills on how to handle problems in life. Here are some insights on how to deal with problems in life so that you may a. . .

Dating: How & Where To Meet Single, Ravishing, Alluring, ...

Are you a lonely man? When was the last time you went out on date with a sensuous, sexy and beautiful woman? Would you like to spark up your romantic life? It has been reported that there are more single women in US than available men. And if you ask most single beautiful women they will tell you that they have a problem finding their dream men because all the good guys seem to have been taken.. . .

Starting Over

I worked hard for the past 17 years. I felt I had to. I only finished high school. Without a certificate to flaunt and yet wanting to climb the corporate ladder, I dedicated my effort and time to my work. I was proud of myself. At 40 years old I had reached a manager’s position. The day came when I was handed the letter. Why did the company fire me? Was I not good enough? It was a massive blow . . .

What Do You Prize Most in Mid-life?

The big question: What’s really important?The message I deliver most to mid-life professionals is that a key ingredient of happiness is finding vocational passion. It’s finding the perfect alignment of interests and abilities that make going to work seem like it isn’t work at all.People who find the magic balance tend to be healthier and more energetic. In turn, they find more satisfaction in. . .

Be Happy, Join The Wednesday Worry Club

Of all the people who know me, no one would say I am afflicted with worryitis. They may say other things about me, which may or may not be true, but that's another story.If you ask me, and nobody has, worry is just a waste of time that could be used more profitably. Every hour of worry takes away from an hour of happiness. There is absolutely no "rhyme or reason" to spend one moment worrying.Ac. . .

Trustging Oneself in the Job Search

I often talk to people casually about their lives and jobs. (That is always a way to start a conversation. We ask the question: "What do you do"? often in our culture.) Though I want to counsel or coach people about their lives and careers as a career coach, I do not buttonhole people just to make them buy my services. As above, it's usually what we talk about when we don't have other quesitons. . .

Consulting Your Soul

Recently I approached a traffic light where a man stood in shabby clothes with a three-legged dog by his side. As I waited for the light to change I looked at this scene with compassion and felt an urge to contribute something. The sign he was carrying indicated that he was homeless. The people in my car commented that he was a strong young man, there were plenty of employment opportunities, an. . .

Overcoming Procrastination

Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in both your career and your personal life. Missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, overwhelm, resentment, and guilt are just some of the symptoms. This article will explore the root causes of procrastination and give you several practical tools to overcome it.Replace "Have To" With "W. . .

Student? Studying Long Hours? Read This

My name is Brian Ellis and I work in the insurance industry with qualifications now.The Qualification NeedMy job seemed fairly safe with my firm. I was a good worker, no problems and achieved my targets without any problems. My bosses were obviously happy enough for me to continue working there.However, due to new requirements being brought in by the regulatory authorities that govern financial. . .

How To Make Your Dreams Come True

Could 2003 be your lucky year - the one in which you fulfill a dream, improve your health, increase prosperity and feel happier? Absolutely, says bestselling author Wayne Dyer, whose latest book is 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace (Hay House). Dyer believes that positive thinking and a spiritual connection can lead to dramatic improvements in anyone's life. He also insists that changing y. . .

How to do Hard Things

One of the harsh little realities of pursuing a dream is that sooner or later, you're going to have to do some stuff you don't like very much. It's just plain inevitable. Enter procrastination. Dread. Meltdown. Complete inertia.But the prospect of doing the tough stuff doesn't have to stop you cold. To that end, I've been teasing out some different ways you can keep going. Here are a few of my. . .

The Importance of Laughter and Tears

Ron grew up in a household where laughter and tears were never expressed. Anger was the main feeling expressed by his mother, while his father was mostly withdrawn. By the time Ron was eight years old, he had managed to shut off both his laughter and his tears to avoid feeling rejected by his parents and controlled by his mother. Shutting down was his way of protecting against being invaded by . . .

Patience: a Better Way?

I believe it! We receive the lessons we need to learn . . . and we keep receiving /em until we get it at least half-way right. At least, it seemed this way to me recently, when a trip from North Carolina to Oregon took a total of 50+ hours travel time, there and back. The smart aleck mantra, “Got time to spare? Go by air!” was in my mind as as everything that COULD go wrong DID . . . equipment . . .

Trusting the Universe – Or Not

Faith and trust in a Higher Power are two different things. Faith is about believing in God/Higher Power even though there is no proof. Trust is about noticing all the times that our Guidance has come through for us in big and little ways, and living our lives according to this truth.Either we trust that spiritual Guidance exists for us and has our highest good at heart, based on our actual exp. . .

Too Stuck to Pray

Prayer is a powerful way to open the heart when you are stuck in anger, fear, self-judgment, resistance or depression. When you can sincerely pray for spiritual help in opening your heart and taking responsibility for your own feelings and needs, help is there. Spirit will find some way to support you when you really desire the help. Spiritual help may come through words that pop into your mind. . .

Are You Missing What It Takes To Resist Sin?

I don't care how much you go to church or read your bible sometimes no matter how hard you try to resist sinning you end up finding yourself giving in to it anyway. I know first hand because this has happen to me on countless occasions. I've found myself getting frustrated and even questioning my own salvation. One time I even tried to give up, of course, the Lord brought me back to repentance,. . .

Why Traditional Goal Setting Doesn't Work

If you have a $100.000.000 in the bank, drive new Lexus, look like a movie star and have a perfect health save yourself some time and do not read this article. This article is for people, who don't have all these things, but are planning on changing that slight inconvenience. So how do you change it? Every January millions and millions of people decide to start better and healthier life. We pla. . .

Pessimist Mildred and Optimist Mildred

Some people tend to walk with a cloud above their head. Always in a bad mood, thinking about what is wrong in their lives and avoid making changes because they think of the negative outcome that may come. I must admit it, we must try to anticipate what may come ahead but; you have to be careful if you only see the dark side of things.When you anticipate the future in your head and all you can. . .

Do You Know What It Takes To Crucify The Flesh?

The flesh is the part of us that resists our transformation into the new person in Christ. And since this is the case the devil wants to use the pleasures of our flesh to keep us enslaved to our old habits and sinful attitudes. We have daily choices to live according to God's righteous desires, and deny sin. When we use our power to choose God's way instead of sin's way, we crucify our flesh. G. . .

4 Important Conversation Tips for Your Personal and Profe...

If you are searching for a way to improve your communication skills at work and in your personal life, here are some conversation tips that will give you a good starting point. Your personal and business environments may be very different, but the skills needed to communicate effectively are basically the same. If you are attentive, informed, and a great listener, you can start a conversation w. . .

How to Start a Conversation Effortlessly

If you are one of the millions who have difficulty in starting and participating in conversations, you should realize that life's successes and failures are closely related to the quality of your communication skills. The ability to converse effortlessly with those you encounter is a critical component of all your personal and business relationships. Good communication skills promote an image o. . .

Listening Is As Important As Speaking

Are you searching for ways to improve your conversation skills? While engaging in conversations with friends and co-workers, how often do you feel that the other person has truly heard what you've said? If you want to succeed in social settings, relationships, and business, one way to ensure your success is to be a great listener. There are a few simple rules you can follow to help you become a. . .

How To Master The Art of Conversation

The art of conversation is a skill shared by most successful people. Good conversation promotes an image of self-confidence, intelligence, and wittiness. People who always seem to rise to the top of their professions and are well respected by others who share the ability to converse with anybody in every situation. People who seem to speak effortlessly and efficiently with others are generally . . .

5 Simple Ways To Overcome Shyness

Even the most confident people have situations that cause them to be shy. Even famous personalities and very successful business people experience shyness at times. (if only they knew the best ways to overcome shyness) Shyness is nothing to be ashamed of and you can overcome it when you learn the right way to go about it. The problem is that you have not been exposed to accurate, proven ways to. . .

Social Skills Training Can Positively Impact Your Life

In spite of many academic and professional accomplishments, many people still feel uncomfortable in social situations. Millions of people become anxious and insecure when speaking in public, starting a conversation, or mingling with others in a social setting. There are a large number of individuals who are extremely successful in their professional lives, but tend to shy away from meeting new . . .

4 Helpful Ways To Beat Shyness

Over half of all adults identify themselves as shy. Shyness can get in the way of developing personal relationships and professional aspirations. Some people are afraid to simply walk into a room and surround themselves with strangers. Some shy people hate eating in front of others and some hate parties or other types of social occasions. The fact is that there are many ways to beat shyness if . . .

5 Practical Shyness Tips That Work Everytime

We all experience a little shyness at times with people who we find intimidating. Here are some useful suggestions and ideas that can help you overcome shyness and speak up when you need to in order to achieve your goals... 1. Shyness is a problem for millions of people around the world and unfortunately, there is not a magic potion that will eliminate shyness or one simple suggestion that can . . .

A Scary Thought For Some...

What could be a scary thought for some? How bout' this--The thought that as a Christian you can do whatever you want......scary? Consider this Bible verse:"All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify."1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me? That flies in the face of traditional thinking about Christian morals, ri. . .

Is There Any Way Out Of This Mess?

From Conversations with God, Book 2, pgs. 173-171-172,174: "Yes, Shall I say it again? A shift of consciousness. You cannot solve the problems which plague humankind through governmental action or by political means. You have been trying that for thousands of years. The change that must be made can be made only in the hearts of men... You must stop seeing God as separate from you, and you as se. . .

Awareness is Serious Business

Let’s talk about AwDD. This is not the same as AD/HD. You may have Awareness Deficit Disorder – you just may not be aware of it. Pun intended.Ever stand in your own living room; hold an item in your hand; put it down; turn to do something and then spend two hours looking for it. Hands up those whose most memorable searches have stretched into days? How about those of you who live in large t. . .

God's Abiding Love

People often ask me what are the most important things that I have gotten from the Conversations with God material. I think the most important thing I have gotten out of the books was a deep sense of God's abiding love. I have learned in an extraordinary way of God's unremitting, unconditional love and total acceptance of us... even the worst of us. This came through to me even as I was "writin. . .

Are You Fed Up?

There is no better place to be than Fed Up. That's the place of new beginnings. That's the place of letting go. That's the place of "giving up." You are giving up what's been going on so far, and getting ready to create a new reality. I know with all the talk of war and terror levels and how shall we respond, what is the answer, it's not so difficult to feel like giving up. If you feel like giv. . .

Communication Is The Difference Between Winning and Losing

The ability to "communicate with a focus" (action) plays a vital role. Regardless of our occupation, the individuals who excel in a specific field and are able to communicate this knowledge to benefit others and themselves always win. Be attentive to your presence, voice, body language, eye contact, and actions. Communication has many forms and when used properly you win. Democracy and capitali. . .

How Should We Pray?

Many Christians often wonder, "How should we pray?"I'm going to touch on this subject of prayer a few more times in the upcoming weeks, so today we'll deal with asking for forgiveness in prayer.This question of prayer isn't a new one but is in fact one that the disciples asked Jesus while he was still roaming the earth. Jesus responded by giving them an example in the form of the "Lord's prayer. . .

Does My Life Make A Difference?

Thank you to painter Phil Roberts for the inspiration to write my following article. "Does my life make a difference?” “Does anyone ever notice me?” "What purpose does my writing have?" These are questions that we have asked ourselves, at one point in our lives. Are you uncertain about your impact on others? Do you feel that your time of usefulness is over? You never know who may be appreciatin. . .

14 Habits For A Happier You and I

Many people exercise, play sports, or know someone who does. Having done so almost my entire life, I have a few pearls of wisdom. To gain an advantage, focus on a full body workout. In sports your base (waist down) are more important than your upper body except the mind and heart. It will bring more life to your conversations and rejuvenate your outlook.I met a 74 year old man playing full cour. . .

It's Your Life So Make the Most Of It

One of the most important ingredients in your personal development is taking real responsibility for your actions. This requires that you consciously become the cause of the results that you want. Refuse to behave like a victim... or to wait for someone to save you from life's problems. Keys to Self-responsibility To reach your full potential, you need to take responsibility for your actions in. . .

Passion And Soulfulness

When I think of nourishing the soul, I think of nurturing the ability to respond positively to life that is, the ability to sustain passion for our interests, values, and projects. I believe that the worst of all spiritual defeats is to lose enthusiasm for life's possibilities. Every life has its share of setbacks and disappointments of tragedy and loss. So the question we all confront, in the . . .

Let Your Spirit Play!

Our Second charka or energy center is the seat of personal creativity and vitality. It governs our sexuality, sensuality, and vitality. It governs our sexuality, sensuality, and creative expression. When balanced it allows us to experience the vibrancy and sweetness of life. When opened and balanced we appreciate good food, good sex, good friends, good times, and the good life. It is the condui. . .

Abundance And The Weather

There are times in our lives when our hopes and dreams come to a pinnacle and we get a glimpse of life that looks and feels exceedingly good. For a surfer, this moment is the ride on a perfect wave. For some, that moment is when a relationship is developing into something rewarding and beautiful. For others, a new job, a raise in pay, an achievement, a new house, car or a new friend. These mome. . .

"The Mastery of Learning" in Context

Metaphysical circles often characterize incarnation as consisting of four bodies that work in concert to give us what we know of as a human. These are the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. Each is important and their synergy is critical. The Mastery of Learning is naturally aimed at the mental body although it has connections with the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies as. . .

Good Cop Bad Cop

Are you a manager who's wondering why other department managers don't have the same personnel problems you have? Are you a supervisor whose manager thinks you can't control the workers under you? In this article, I reveal a technique used by shrewd managers and their supervisors to maximize the performance of the personnel in their department. - Note, if your rank is below the supervisory level. . .

Valuing Love

I do not know if there has ever been a time in history when the word love has been used so promiscuously as it is at present. We are told constantly that we must "love" everyone. Leaders of movements declare that they "love" followers they have never met. Enthusiasts of personal-growth workshops and encounter-group weekends emerge from such experiences announcing that they "love" all people eve. . .

Healthy Self-Esteem

As the world becomes more complex, competitive, challenging, self-esteem is more important than ever. The shift from a manufacturing-based society to one based on information, and the emergence of a global economy characterized by rapid change have created growing demands on our psychological resources. Recently, the focus of my work has been to show how self-esteem principles and technology ca. . .

Opening Your Heart

A day hardly goes by in which I don't have a client or student call me despairing over the inability to create her or his heart's desires. "I'm visualizing. I'm letting go. I'm making right choices. I'm trying so hard! What is wrong? What is keeping me from my dream?" they cry. Usually when I hear such despairing words, my suspicions go directly to their application of Principle #2 of Your Hear. . .

Teenage Separation

"Why are you here on this planet?" That is the question I asked my daughter Mackenzie when she was seven years old. I was shocked by her deep immediate response. She said, "So people can watch me and learn." I asked, "Do you mean to be a teacher?" "No," was her reply. "Do you mean to be an example?" "Yes," she said. "I am here to be an example. I am here so people can watch me and learn." Those. . .

Dancing Down The Road Called Life

As I sat down to write this article I asked little Terri, the child inside of me who represents my heart, what she wanted to write about. I saw her in my mind. She started laughing, wiggling, and dancing around the room, chanting "Dancing, dancing, dancing down the road called life." A big grin came across my face as I watched her in my mind's eye. "What is the message you're trying to tell me?. . .

Authenticity = Freedom

The most courageous thing a person can do is to live an authentic life. What is an authentic life? It is a life lived from your heart, speaking your truth, standing in your truth, living in your truth. The problem with getting to this point of authentic freedom is that for most of us, we have no idea of who we really are. To get to know who you really are you must go deep within. You must be wi. . .

God Is My Guide

'Dear God, thank you for healing my life. I open myself up to receive the love and the guidance that you give me, so that I might be an example of peace, truth and unconditional love for my family and the world around me.' I said variations of this prayer for a very long time. I wanted my family to feel whole and I knew it had to start with me. I knew before I could love them unconditionally, I. . .

As An Intuitive

As an intuitive and spiritual teacher, my mission in life has long been to guide people toward creating and experiencing the kind of lives their hearts desire. Lives that are physically grounded, emotionally creative, and intellectually engaging, where one feels loved, listened to, intuitive, inspired, and spiritually fulfilled. I not only believe this kind of life is possible, I actually belie. . .