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Finding Those Techniques That Manage Your Fears And Anxie...

Are you having trouble finding effective ways to overcome your fears and anxieties? As an author of a managing fear book, I found it difficult to find all of the answers in managing my anxieties. Although I am a layman and not a professional, I realized that the best way to overcome my fears and is to find those coping skills that effectively mange the fear and anxiety.The first step is to take. . .

12 Thoughts for a Happy New Year

“Live each day so that you will neither be afraid of tomorrow nor ashamed of yesterday.” - Author Unknown H-opeA-spiration P-rosper  P-recious  Y-earn  N-etwork E-agerW-isdomY-esterdayE-loquent  A-dvertiseR-eward1. To face the coming year’s problems use HOPE, faith, and your trust in God and His wisdom to guide you to the future that’s right for you. You can create your own future by focusing y. . .

How to Mastermind your Destiny through Self-Coaching

Reading how to books and self-coaching is an excellent way of getting to know yourself, quietly receiving answers you need, or resolving a secret issue you’ve been stuck on. Not only that, the only challenge will come from you and the only thing standing in the way of your personal development will be you!I’ve had many ‘aha’ and self-congratulatory moments through coaching myself using self de. . .

The 7 Secrets of Success

Have you ever wondered why two people, who have started with all the same advantages and disadvantages, which seem similar in almost every way, can end up in different places?Have you ever wondered how somebody can start with all the disadvantages in life, yet achieve success that surpasses those who start with all the advantages?Have you ever wondered how somebody can start with nothing, yet b. . .

Letting Go

Do you feel less than you'd like to? Less happy, less confident,less "everything" than others? Sometimes your head seems justabove the water even though the rope you're holding is tight inyour hands. Perhaps you're holding on when you should be letting go.Letting go can be one of the most difficult things we ever haveto do. It can also be one of the most liberating. Opening yourhand to let the . . .

Listen, Learn and Earn

I know two free lessons anyone can use to become either a Rich Jerk, a millionaire, a billionaire, or just a successful person. And these lessons are cheap, priceless, and won’t cost you a dime, yet alone $97 for an ebook. With these lessons you can start today, no matter where you’re at in life. Because they sum up two important factors in getting what you want: learn to listen, and always . . .

The Master Key System

I love sharing wonderful treasures with you and this month I’ve got a real winner to tell you about.In the early 1900’s, Charles F. Haanel created a series of 24 weekly studies that he mailed to people who paid $1,500 for the course, then a huge sum of money. These weekly studies transformed lives with wisdom, clarity and purpose. Everything in his work is a confirmation of what I teach and p. . .

Control Stress by Managing It

Take a look at Corporate Executives; You can rarely tell when are stressed out. One reason you can’t is because they have learned to effectively manage their stress levels. If they didn’t, under the high pressure, they would fold. They can’t walk around in a state of disarray because they don’t have that luxury. There’s always another Apprentice ready to take their place, and they too will be . . .

How To Put An End To Rejection

Rejection is one of the most painful experiences in relationships – not only rejection from others, but from ourselves. Although we may not realize it, most of the day, from morning to night, we are often busy criticizing, comparing, judging and looking down on others and on ourselves. In fact, if we look closely, it is easy to see that we reject most of what life brings to us. We often feel . . .

Dreaming the Field: The Importance of Dreams

Seven months before my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I was plagued by a series of unsettling dreams; some pointed unequivocally to his subsequent death; others spoke as oracles did with forked tongues. However, there was one dream in particular that convinced me not only of life beyond life as we know it, but also of life beyond death.I was awakened by my husband’s voice: ”Who’s c. . .

Realizing We Are Each Other, We Can Learn To Give Of Ours...

You might think I am some sort of idealist or believer in a utopian society, but there are some questions that I like to ask and wonder about in relation to the future of our species. One such question that often comes to mind is, ‘Can individual people learn to recognize and realize that all other people have similar desires and needs in life to their own?’ It’s a kind of paradox. To truly con. . .

Stigma: Building Awareness And Understanding About Mental...

Mental illness can strike anyone! It knows no age limits, economic status, race, creed or color. During the course of a year, more than 54 million Americans are affected by one or more mental disorders.Medical science has made incredible progress over the last century in helping us understand, curing and eliminating the causes of many diseases including mental illnesses. However, while doctors . . .

Go Ahead Settle For Less

Why should you settle for less? For that matter, why would anyone settle for less? That is a tough question, and even though some people choose to settle for less, you do not have to be one of them. Let me see what we can do about moving yourselves out of the crowd at the bottom. Do you remember the 1% club? That’s were you just better yourself 1% than the rest of the world and you are assured . . .

Offshore Oil Rig Jobs and Employment

If you are interested in entering the oil industry then you need to be sure you have got what it takes to apply for these positions. There are a few aspects that need to be taken into consideration when you are thinking about joining this industry. If you have had little or no previous experience then you will need to work at an entry level job and work up. The easiest way to improve your chanc. . .

Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting!

What if you were never born? What if you could look at your life before you left the no thing to come into the world of form? Would you still come? I mean can we put our life on hold? Can we see our life before we live it and if we can will you choose to come?While we are trying to figure out if we want to leave the Father, our life on earth is waiting and what if what we shall see, was only a . . .

Terror Barrier! (MHM-Mental Health Matters)

The Blasted terror barrier, what exactly is it? Have you ever seen a dear stuck in his spot in your head lights? Just frozen they are unable to move? He is struck with terror and can not move from his spot even if it means he gets squished and dies. This is what sort of happens to us, we get caught in the bright lights of life, which is our past and how we’ve always acted! We can now break thro. . .

Ain’t That America!

When I see a picture of anyone’s family it reminds me how fortunate I am to have a beautiful wife and four great children, who are all healthy I might add, yet in the picture of my lovely wife and two beautiful daughters, it reminds me of the girl “stuff” that I have to put up with. I mean like never getting into the bathroom when I need to go and the ungodly time they spend in there “WHAT COUL. . .

All Day Sitting, Staring, Looking at Shadows on the Wall!

Some days just feel like this doesn’t? It’s like you are in a trance like state and all you can do is stare at shadows on the wall. Sitting staring losing you’re self in the past and projecting yourself into the future. Now how can we just stare at shadows? Simple we think we are the wake of the boat, the waves behind the boat.We are no longer present in the NOW, but please know you are not the. . .

If Not, Why Not?

Have you ever heard of the hundredth monkey? It goes sort of like this. There were these scientists and they were studying a group of monkeys, on four to five islands, in the south pacific. One monkey learned how to wash a potato off before eating, making the potato taste better. Now what does this have to do with 100th monkey?Hold your horses I am getting to it. Now here we go... the one monke. . .

Why Not Seriously Examine Your Life?

You are actually much more that what you are displaying physically and mentally. Is your life filled with mundane chores, stale relationships, doubts and insecurities? Does your mind tend to gravitate toward negative thoughts and lack? Are your living a life with little sign of advance and growth? How did you arrive at where you are now? What does your present experience really mean? Probably . . .

Six Simple Stress Busters For Moms

Are you stressed out? Could you use a break? If I gave you a nickel for every time you heard the word Moooommmmmyyyy - would you be rich? Well, we have all been there! With babies, toddlers and older children to care for along with cooking meals, paying bills, cleaning and playing taxi, finding time for yourself may seem impossible and when you do find a few quiet minutes, many of us are at a l. . .

The Quickest Way to Get is to Give

It’s true. You can’t really get what you want in life until you have given it to others. Doesn’t sound like it makes much sense, does it? How can you give what you don’t have? As you open your mind to the possibility and ask this question of yourself, you allow opportunity to come to you and knock at your door. Then you will find a way that it is possible to give to others what you want, b. . .

Overcoming Depression Through Faith

Let’s face it, we all get depressed at times, it is only being human. However, as with all things, when it becomes excessive, depression, characterized by erratic mood swings, loss of interest in hobbies and a generally sad demeanor is very detrimental to our overall health.As damaging as it is to our general well being, it is quite alarming that most of us do suffer from this ailment and it is. . .

Time Management: Where Does Our Time Go?

Time management is a big concern for a lot of people. I keep hearing, “There are just not enough hours in the day…” or “Where does my time go?” Face it we all live busy lives. Work, family, and other commitments keep us all hopping. To utilize better time management, it’s important to recognize what the specific problems are. Is it not having enough time for you or your family? Do you fee. . .

Ten Tips for Creating Multi-Faceted Characters

When I was sixteen, during the Civil Rights era, as part of a one-way student exchange program (from the inner city of Detroit to suburban Traverse City, Michigan), I lived with a white family. This was part of an integration initiative. (For me, it was an escape from the drugs taking over my neighborhood and some other demons in my life, but that's another story.)The mother of the family was a. . .

Don't Take Any Time For Yourself!

We live in a BUSY world, people! We do not live in an era where you can kick back and enjoy your life, or reap the rewards of your hard work over the years. There is too much to do! No matter what happens, keep your nose to the grindstone, keep charging forward with everything that you've got, and never, EVER, take any time for yourself!There are many responsibilities that each of us has, and j. . .

News, Views, and Blues of Change. Do You Know the 5 Ways ...

“Read it, read it, read all about it. There’s Canadian change cultivated in rural Northern Alberta.”Change? I see it all around me. Do you?The frost has killed the plants in the garden, and the leaves on the trees have changed colour, and they are falling to the ground. The geese are gathering to fly south, the hummingbirds have “hummed-off”, and the American tourists are hot-trotting their way. . .

Make Me Feel Important

"Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people." -- Mary Kay AshIf practiced, this could be one of the most life-changing pieces of advice. In any relationship, whether it's a spouse, child, client, colleague, or casual acquaintance, the best way to make a lasting impression is to take the time to make. . .

Discover Right Now What’s Keeping Money, Love and Success...

This is going to be the most direct article you have read in a long time about getting real with yourself. The reason it is direct is two-fold. One, the bottom line is pretty simple when you go there first, and two, there is no reason to continue creating what you don’t want in your life when you can just as easily create what you do want.Knowing what you are doing – meaning what you are creati. . .

Steps to Finding the Perfect Coach for You

Most coaches will offer a complimentary sample session during which both parties can get acquainted and see how they will work together. It is a time for both the coach and the client to test the waters and see if this is a relationship that will be productive and conducive to achieving the goals the client has in mind. It is a time to lay the ground rules and begin to explore some possibilitie. . .

Money Blocking Misconception Exposed

Are you suffering from the misconception that the only way to have great wealth in your life is to be lucky, privileged, entitled or hard working?If you are nodding yes, you now know why you don’t have exactly what you desire in your life. It is this misconception that is sabotaging your ability to create wealth -- not your luck, family, status or work ethic!The only thing keeping you from havi. . .

Intuition - Your Inner Guide

Have you ever thought about someone out of the blue…and then they called you. Have you ever made a decision that everyone else thought was crazy, but you knew was right for you..and it worked out perfectly? Have you ever followed your gut instinct on something and was proved gloriously RIGHT! If any of these have happened to you, you have experienced the power of intuition. Most of us at some . . .

Ready! Set! Goals!

If you have a great list of Goals to support your exciting Vision, but you’re just not sure what to do next, join us for a lesson in goal architecture. Follow the system and your goals will be on-target every time!PURPOSE is what you’re created for;MISSION is what you’re meant to do about it;VISIONS are the evidence.GOALS are the means of achievement.You’re probably well on your way to tapping . . .

You Can Not Hide Or Runaway From Your Fears And Anxieties

Sooner or later, you will have to face your fears and anxieties regardless of how difficult they may be. As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. Through these experiences, there is one thing that I learned. You can’t hide or runaway from your fears. Taking drugs, drinking, or other methods will not take away your problems and fears. . . .

10 Ways to Survive Today’s Office

Life at work can be fun, serious, harried, confusing, and rewarding. Sometimes it happens all in the same day. In a world where the only thing constant is change, here are 10 things to learn, not only to survive, but to thrive!1. Don't expect anything - like someone to always tell you what to doHave you ever sat and waited on others for direction. (They should be telling me what to do right?) I. . .

Five Instant “Stress Soothers” for Counteracting Negative...

Do you ever have thoughts, feelings or impulses that attempt to hijack you? These intense feelings and thoughts come out of nowhere. They show up when you least expect it. It might be anxiety, despair, loneliness, resentment, bitterness, jealousy, or anger. What is your response to this villain who is attempting to take over your mind, body and emotions? You have two choices: Willingly become . . .

Embrace Your Overall Vision: It May Be Hiding in the Stra...

Thinking back on it, my lifestyle change journey really began about eight years ago. But I didn't become aware of it until about three years ago when I consciously decided I needed to lead a "lighter" life and started by cleaning out the medicine cabinet.It seems so simple now, but it took three months before I could let go of the contents of that 14 x 16-inch space. Every time I went in that c. . .

Improve Your Focus Overnight

Haven't you always thought having a disorderly mind meant something was wrong? Well, I did. That was, until...I read tons of information about the brain, including material produced by the Center for the Study of the Brain. And guess what? Having a mind that is disorderly is a natural condition. Who would have guessed? Hey, we're normal.Doesn't just knowing this give you a breath of fresh. . .

Why Questions Are The Answer!

Asking questions is one of the most basic ways that we all learn and grow. The questions we ask other people, and even more importantly, the questions we ask ourselves, can have a dramatic impact on our self improvement, success and happiness. There are times when we find ourselves with problems, in difficult situations, or even in a position where we feel completely overwhelmed. It can be very. . .

Is Perfectionism Slowing You Down?

Have you ever found yourself doing the least important things on your to-do list, while procrastinating on the very things that matter most? It's easy to understand why we procrastinate on things that are unpleasant, expensive, or time consuming. (That's why there's a line at the post office on April 15th at midnight.) But why do we procrastinate on doing the things that will yield truly benefi. . .

Actions of Love

Myrna, 38 and a successful physician, sought my help because she often felt inadequate. While she really valued herself as a doctor, she did not value herself in her important relationships with friends and family. In addition, she said she wanted to be in a loving relationship but she took no actions to meet available men.In the course of our work together, it became apparent that Myrna rarely. . .

Communication Skills: A Quick Start

Here is the easy way to learn about Communication skills without going through a 300+ pages book which, one can forget about before he finishes itAlways start with an Intention:Anything we start, including communication skills, usually has reason and a starting point. While we become conscious about this fact for the obvious things like brushing our teeth to avoid tooth decay, we forget to give. . .

Honesty & Integrity - Two Cornerstones to TRUE SUCCESS

If running your own business is truly "The World's #1 Financial Success Strategy", then why is it that so many people fail miserably, and only a tiny percentage actually achieve the dream of true Financial Freedom and Independence?You may think from that question that I am not a believer in the substantial benefits of running your own business. Quite the contrary, I do believe that is "The Wor. . .

The Power of a Clear Intention

Humans are born into this world with their work already in them. Imagine there is something like DNA with you that has the message of your purpose in this world encoded inside of it. There are several scientific theories about how and where a person's purpose is actually encoded; however, suffice it to say that in whatever form a person wishes to imagine, the purpose of his life is in fact enco. . .

Boy, I’ll Be Happy When…

“Boy, I’ll be happy when I get my house paid off.”“Boy, I’ll be happy when I get a promotion.”“Boy, I’ll be happy when I get to retire.”“Boy, I’ll be happy when I quit hearing all of this ‘boy, I’ll be happy when’ crap.”Dr. John Schindler defines happiness as, “A state of mind in which our thinking is pleasant a good share of the time.”I don’t believe that material things or circumstances can m. . .

Are You Achieving Your Goals?

Have you found yourself setting goals every year but eventually losing interest? Did you have every intention to make a difference by accomplishing your goals but then not following through? It is easy to get frustrated when this happens. Because of your frustration, it is less likely you will set any goals the next year.Don't let that happen. You can make a difference in the world. Pursuing ap. . .

When A Technique Doesn't Work Try Another In Managing You...

What do you do when you try to manage your fears and it doesn’t work the first time around? The answer is that you try again with other techniques that might be more effective. Here are some things that a person should consider when managing their fears and anxieties.The person struggling with the anxiety must realize that managing anxiety and fear takes practice. So when experiencing an anxiet. . .

Adult ADD - A “Disorder” or a Secret of Success?

According to the new book The DaVinci Method (www.davincimethod.com), the symptoms of Adult ADD are really the symptoms of abundant energy and creativity. The author, Garret LoPorto, points out that the vast majority of wildly successful entrepreneurs, great leaders, innovators, artists and trail-blazers, all have the “symptoms” of adult ADD.While explaining the genetic cause of ADD/ADHD, the a. . .

Tackle Your Fears And Anxieties One Step At A Time

Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know what to do. You try to manage your fears but are not able to do so. At this point, what you need to do is to be smart in how you manage your fears and anxieties.The most important thing to remember is to manage your fears and anxieties one step at a time. Some people make the mistake of trying to get rid of all of. . .

Are You a Success Liar?

Would you like to know why it is that I'm not as rich and successful as Donald Trump?Or why it is that you are sitting there with less success and a lot less money in the bank than Warren Buffet?One word will answer that conundrum: liar.I'm a liar.You're a liar. Pretty much everyone you know is a liar.I'm not trying to pick a fight here - just pointing out that one of the most basic human trait. . .