Welcome to Michael's Article Collection

What You Focus Your Attention on Is What You Get!

Cheryl Richardson, a favorite author and fellow coach, has written a new book called "Stand Up for Your Life". In this book she talks about how our society tends to "bond over stress instead of success". I see this in action every day in my own life and in the lives of my clients.We tend to give each other permission to complain freely- it's actually become the way we interact with others. It's. . .

Mind Tricks - Six Easy Ones

Many mind tricks are more than just tricks. They are creative techniques for tapping into the power of your mind. They entertain, but they also have more practical. A good example is the "pupil trick."Look in the mirror and watch your eyes as you vividly imagine something pleasurable. It can be a beautiful scene, your favorite naked body, or anything else that will create desire in you. You'll . . .

Success-- The Key And The Fire

Self-discipline is a powerful tool that can help you accomplish about anything you can dream or imagine. Self-discipline is the act of controlling our emotions, actions, thoughts, words and personal direction. Some people seem to be naturally self-controlled and some seem to have no self-control at all. Others seem to constantly struggle with self-discipline. Discipline is learning to say "no" . . .

5 Steps to Accepting Compliments Graciously

Many creative artists are uncomfortable with praise and compliments. We can be so busy judging ourselves harshly that we don't quite know what to do with positive feedback.We almost wish people would just "come out and say it," "it" being the negative thing that they're REALLY thinking, just to prove our negative self-perception.Instead, when we can learn how to embrace positive feedback and ac. . .

Over 40? Work life Empty?

You are not aloneAfter 20 or more years of working we seldom acknowledge that our work life is no longer meeting our needs for meaning and fulfillment. After all, who has the time for this self-reflection? Between worrying about growing older, staying in shape, keeping the relationship alive, dealing with issues of confidence and paying the mortgage and other debts, who has time to live an auth. . .

The No Cost No Obligation Secret to Success

Most people say they want to be successful, but beyond saying the word, they have no clear mental concept of what success is. Getting what you really want is one definition. Attainment. Not some abstract want, like it would be nice to have this or that, but a real emotionally charged passion for something specific that you know would give you pleasure or satisfaction. Ask yourself why you want . . .

The Courage to Say Yes

In a culture full of reasons to say ``no,'' it takes a lot of courageto find ways to say ``yes.''We're taught to say ``no'' from a very young age, after all. Formost of us, our first word was ``no'', and it quickly became ourfavorite word. As toddlers and teenagers, we used ``no'' todifferentiate ourselves from our parents, peers, and surroundings.It's how we began to control what was happenin. . .

Excuse Me...Your Life Is Waiting

What if one day you were minding your own businesswhen someone tapped you on the shoulder and said,"Excuse me, your life is waiting. It's right overthere and in it you have all that you ever desired.You have financial freedom, the job of your dreamsor the business you always wanted. All of your relationships are strong, loving and beneficial.You are strong, sure of yourself and happier thanyo. . .

Barry Michaels-Radio is My Life!

Thirty year broadcast veteran Barry Michaels, ('Michaels In The Morning') has quite a few stories to tell and he pays tribute to those who inspired and entertained him. Barry's career has had it's share of ups and downs, and you'll get to meet some of the most talented people in the business plus you'll cheer the heroes and clinch your teeth at the bad guys!From sleeping in his Volkswagen 'Bug'. . .

Money and Success - 8 Traits of Extremely Wealthy People

Have you ever wondered why some people are magnets for wealth and most others just flounder by the wayside? I bet you want to know the secret traits these wealthy people possess.But first, let’s get one thing clear.The real question people want to know the answer to is - what is the #1 business for creating wealth.And the answer is…Any business. Yes, every business. Just look at these folks.Ste. . .

The Truth About Depression

You’ve probably seen the commercials on television talking about the “you” you used to be before depression set in. Such commercials are generally aired by drug companies promoting an anti-depressant. But what these commercials fail to tell you is depression is common, and not everyone who feels down or blue is suffering from depression. You need to know the facts about depression before you an. . .

Just Do It!

It was a Saturday afternoon, many years ago, during the time when I was in the midst of my acting career. My plan that day was to send out some pictures and resumes for possible jobs, but I was feeling anxious about doing that. Instead, I was doing crossword puzzles, my "drug of choice" at the time, trying to fend off the anxiety and muster up the motivation to do what I needed to do. The phone. . .

Beyond Fear and Addiction: Six Steps to Healing

There is a wonderful anachronism for FEAR:FalseEvidenceAppearing RealMuch of the fear in our lives is based on false evidence.Our bodies are designed to respond with the fight or flight mechanism to real and present danger - such as being physically attacked. In the face of real and present danger, the adrenaline flows and the blood drains out of our organs and brain and into our limbs to prepa. . .

What Transpires During A Panic Attack

What we usually perceive as a possible threat or danger brought about by a panic attack actually starts from the brain.From the brain, signals are sent to the nervous system of our body. It is the nervous system that is responsible in preparing our body to face or to escape the threat. It is also responsible in returning our body to its original state of equilibrium or tranquility once the thre. . .

The Powerful Technique That Can Transform Your Life

Do you want to know a very powerful technique that can literaly change your life in an instant? I can assure you that if you try this as outlined here you will be amazed and thrilled beyond belief.Are you ready to transform your life?This will work on any situation, any hangup, and any goal you can think of. And the amazing thing is we haven’t even began to realize the full potential this strat. . .

Mindfulness and Tango: On Passion and Possiblities

My husband and I went to see a production of "Forever Tango!" presented at the Angela Peralta Theater just two blocks from our home here in Mazatlan. After all, since we're moving to Argentina in July, we need to learn more about tango, which was born in Buenos Aires back in the late 1800s. It was a great show--passionate dancing, stirring music, spectacular costumes. But I wanted to know mor. . .

Is it the Right Thing or the Wrong Thing to Do?

Defined by Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, as "the branch of axiology – one of the four major branches of philosophy, alongside metaphysics, epistemology, and logic – which attempts to understand the nature of morality; to define that which is right from that which is wrong"...Ethics is a hot topic nowadays.Books, magazine articles and syndicated newspaper columns have been written abo. . .

Why Should You Find Your Life’s Purpose?

Many spiritual traditions revolve around one central question: “Who am I ?” Even the business world ponders this crucial matter. 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 . . .

Mom, Are You Happy?

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 MODear 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. . .

Stress Management

Have you ever said the words, "This job/my life is so stressful!" Or something else along those lines? Most people believe that stress is something that happens in their lives. They believe it is the result of outside circumstances beyond their control. We are stressed if our work is too difficult. We get stressed when people in our lives aren’t doing what we want them to do. We are stressed wh. . .

Learning to Love Your Curves

In today's world, the pressure to be thin and slinky is still intense. Although the average woman in America is a size 14, the media and entertainment industry are still obsessed with thinness. Despite the increase in plus size models and clothing options, women are still encouraged to love themselves when they hit their tiniest size rather than loving their curves.So how do you learn to love y. . .

Activate The Energy Of The Universe

Did you know that you can not create energy yourself?You can just activate the universal energy, which exists always and will always exist.This Energy gave you life. It’s always there, at every moment, for everyone.There is no such thing like people with a lot of energy and other ones without energy.The difference is that energetic people know how to activate this always available energy. And t. . .

Addiction Recovery: The Journey From Intervention To Rehab

Addiction recovery can be a long, hard battle for both the person fighting the disease and their loved ones. In fact, the first step in the journey toward recovery is often initiated by the addict's loved ones in the form of an intervention. If successfully orchestrated, the intervention will lead to the addict receiving the help he so desperately needs.* Preparing for an InterventionAn interve. . .

Quit Smoking - Prepare To Succeed

For many smokers the desire to quit smoking is strong…yet it seems no matter what they do, they just can’t seem to break this devastating habit. The inability to quit smoking causes many to privately belittle themselves and curse their seeming weakness.For others it seems they simply wake up one morning and decide to quit smoking. What makes the difference in these people? Is someone who decide. . .

What is Your Mission on Earth and What is it Not? Ten Mis...

You were sent to earth with a mission to fulfill. This mission has to do with your passion. If you want to be happy and fulfilled with enthusiasm, you have to discover what your mission is and organize your life and activities in function of your mission. Most people have the wrong idea about their mission. Here are some common misconceptions and the truth about what a mission on earth really i. . .

Motivation: What Life is All About

Gene Castelli from Columbus, Ohio writes: We think of the word “motivation” and its derivatives, and a picture comes to mind of the athlete being “motivated” to win, or the actor finding his “motivation” for the role he/she is playing, or being spell bound by a great “motivational” speaker. What we often don't remember is that every single aspect of life is guided by motivation or the lack of (. . .

Goal Setting And Value Identification Lead To More Meanin...

Life seems to hurtle by us these days. To keep up with our frantic-paced life, our ever-changing technological society has given us radical tools to work, plan and supposedly become more efficient. Computers, cell phones, Palm Pilots and pagers are just a few examples of gadgets that keep us connected, sometimes 24/7. Information whizzes by us at a mind-numbing rate from Internet news sites, wo. . .

Reduce Stress And Live A Longer And Happier Life

I've spent years researching books on stress in order to find the very best methods to combat this destroyer of happiness, contentment and sometimes life itself. Sure, some stress is good since it can motivate us to take action and even enable us to save our lives and others. But today's society pounds us with a continuous barrage of stress through long working hours, downsizing, technological . . .

Not Reaching Your Goals?

You have never really reflected on the different areas of your life. Have you taken the time to reflect on your life and find out what your desires are? Your life is divided into different segments, which are all closely interrelated. This means that your health will affect your family, career and much, much more. Living a satisfying and balanced life isn’t about a goal of a million dollars, i. . .

Change Surroundings to Match Your LIfe

Hopes and dreams come in all sizes and shapes. You can journal and make collage boards of all the “things” you want in your life but you still have to have the major ingredient of action to make them reality. If changing the geographic location of where you live seems too major, start with making where you are now more livable.Are you still keeping those bedrooms intact for the children to co. . .

Affirmations & Affirmations

One-way to be sure that you get what you want, is to practice playing the affirmations game. The great thing about this game is that if you play it enough you are assured of victory! I hope you understand the significance of that statement! I have never seen someone use affirmations that did not get what they want. How do we go about playing this game? Well it’s like this, anytime something hap. . .

Why Goal Setting Is Extremely Important To You. 11 Compel...

Do you want to be happy and successful in the future? Then set goals. People live successful, happy and living meaningful lives because they have taken the time to set goals. Below are 11 compelling reasons why goal setting is extremely important to you. Goal setting helps us realize what we really want to accomplish in life. Goal setting helps us to commit and take the necessary steps to make. . .

How to Change Your Subconscious Tales

. . . so people won't laugh at you for lying."What do you mean, lying?" I hear you ask.I'm talking about body language--the subconscious story you tell people. You tell with your body what you think of yourself generally and at the moment. It may be the opposite of what you are saying.You know, don't you, that we all learn how to walk at least twice. Some go on to learn a few more times. The fi. . .

Paradigms are Containers for Change

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 . . .

How To Set Goals Like an Olympic Champion

Virtually every Olympic athlete shares the same goal: winning the gold medal. But the interesting finding from research by sports psychologists is that the most motivated and successful athletes set goals in a very specific way that is far more precise and detailed than just setting one big goal.The best news: we can all use the goal-setting strategies of elite athletes to achieve more motivat. . .

You've Been Named Boss; Now What?

Betty made a giant leap forward in her career when she landed a new position as Director of Marketing for a major division of a multi-billion dollar corporation. She would go from supervising one employee to managing 27 men and women. Her annual budget would increase dramatically. She would be expected to breathe new life into a lackluster marketing staff that had fallen behind the pace expect. . .

Self Defense And Psychological Preparedness

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 o. . .

Wealth, Money And Getting Filthy Rich 101

Lets talk about getting rich. Filthy rich. Rolling in dough. Gold plated Ferraris. Ok, maybe a gold plated Ferrari is overkill. Or just wrong. So how, how, how and how you ask? You’ve come to the right place.1. Make it crystal clear as to why you want to get rich.There are a million reasons for wanting to become a zillionaire. Understand why you want to get rich. If you don’t know why, forge. . .

Millionaire Minds, Money, Fulfillment And Conscious Refle...

Fulfilled, millionaire minds avoid parasitic weaknesses such as insecurities, bad habits, self-doubts and disgruntlement. Yet our economy feeds off of human weakness: You must live the dream; you must reach higher up the ladder to have a higher standard of living; you need to have an Ipod with video, and that house with more square feet will make you feel a cut above your friend. The economy g. . .

Millionaire Wealth Building Is Not Rocket Science

I’ve always been intrigued by wealth in our North American society. I would like to share some of my core findings and get you on the way to becoming wealthy and fulfilled. First, a few questions. Are your core values in line with most millionaires?Are you setting wealth goals and tracking them honestly in order to substantially increase your net worth? Who are you? Is wealth part of you. . .

The Happiness Recipe - Attitude, Memories, and Authentic ...

I’ve done an enormous amount of research on happiness over the years and it is a subject I am continually fascinated by. Human beings are already such incredibly complex creatures. Add on the ever-evolving technological and materialistic age we live in, and happiness seems to become more and more elusive. So what can we do to create more bliss in our busy lives? Here are three happiness nugget. . .

Five Steps To Success In Everything You Do

If you follow these 5 steps, no doubt you will get everything you want!1. What you need first is to have a strong desire. A desire like a fire! Not like a little flame you have to stir to get some heat going. No, you need a strong desire, you must really want to have what you long for! If you want something badly, but you didn’t get it until now, it is your desire was not strong enough! You mu. . .

Some Day Never Comes

My wife thinks I'm crazy that I don't have any maps in my car. She's probably right as I don't even have them with me when we go on long trips to an area I'm not familiar with. Sometimes it gets me in trouble. Some day I'll learn my lesson (the good thing, or bad thing for her, is that she has an outstanding sense of direction and saves me frequently).I remember one trip a few years ago, we wer. . .

Money Talks - How Your Listening Skills Bring You Wealth

Yesterday I spent some time with a friend and kept my mouth shut. Well, not the whole time, but most of the time.What kind of friend was this.A person who’s expertise in health is one I admire and seek out whenever there’s an opportunity.So, here was a chance to ask a lot of questions and Listen. It made me realize why I don’t like small talk. Never have. So, we didn’t talk about the news, bar. . .

Creating A Meaningful Life

If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?Sometimes we forget how fleeting life is. There are no guarantees. We might be here until we're 100 years old, or we might check out in our twenties or thirties. We just don't know. But most of us tend to trick ourselves into believing that we have all the time in the world. We procrastinate, hesitate and put off the things tha. . .

Need A Boost In The Self Improvement Area?

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. . .

Body Language is Effective in Public Speaking

Public speaking is a very important skill that kids need to enhance when in school. You need to have self-confidence to be an effective public speaker. Enhancing your public speaking skills is never a difficult task.Treat your listeners as your friends and you will not feel any anxiety and pressure when doing your presentation. However, there are instances where you may encounter hostile audien. . .

It's No Secret

When you were a teenager, did you always sit as far in the back as you could in class or church or even the movies? Most of us did, probably to avoid the attention of teachers or other adults. And as you grew older, did you find that you sat in the back of conference rooms or seminars? But that habit probably doesn’t put you up for promotions or being known as a ‘go-getter’. If you think a. . .

Taking Charge of Your Life

How do you live your life? At cause or at effect? It is important to be aware of this distinction. It is the rare individual who always lives his or her life at cause; however, far too many of us live a large portion of our lives at effect - responding to the whims, desires or emotional states of others.Being at cause means that you are decisive in creating what you want in life and take respon. . .

Say Goodbye to Struggle

Struggle is a common expectation in our society. We tend to plan for it, anticipate it, and invite it into our lives. It has become so familiar that we often push away joy or peace or harmony, declaring such experiences to be unreal or temporary or frivolous.Many folks tend to feel more alive when they are struggling against something. Work groups and whole organizations are established to comp. . .