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Personal Finance RSS FeedsOf Fools, And Truths - Much of what lies within us is known to us. We ignore life's cliches because we accept their diluted simpleness, as being impractical to our lives. This is a summary of sorts of some of life's best cliches....Feed Source: EzineArticles.com Dream Big and Live Trying - Shoot for the Moon Why not dream? Why not have outrageous goals? Why do we limit ourselves?... What to Do After a Big Loss - All of us have experienced a big loss, the deal that fell through, the job that you knew was perfect for you. The sales goal you missed. This article is about what to do when you experience that kind of loss, and how to start over again. How to get encouraged, excited, and ready for the next opportunity.... To Have Faith In Yourself And To Have Faith In A Rational Future - Irrational forces may swirl all around us at times, but it does not mean that we have to be irrational with them. We have to start by thinking rationally, then acting rationally, with that, all else will be added through our rational, reasonable efforts.... Finding Your SELF? - We all face ourselves each day in the mirror. While there, think for a minute what you really see. Do you pick out your flaws?... Knowing The Right Combination Of The Elements of Our Composition - The basic thing that differentiates a successful, happy, triumphant person from an unhappy, defeated, lost person is the knowledge of one's own self. Those who know and rely on themselves always succeed in achieving their dreams and objectives, while the rest just sit in envy of their accomplishments.... Spiritual Mandate - We are living in difficult economic times. Many today are facing work lay offs, company bankruptcy, unemployment, risk of losing their homes and other difficult circumstances. There is a stream of wisdom flowing from God in this season that will carry you forward into restoration and success. God has a recovery strategy plan and He has given you a spiritual mandate for times like these.... A Woman Of Passion - Married women, watch out, because Satan will try his best to rob you and your husband of the passion God created for you to enjoy. The enemy will bring stress and unforgiveness in your life and then leave you with only a hard shell that imprisons a broken heart. He is afraid for you to love and give. The Father meant for you to enjoy your marriage - not just sex, but sensitivity also. These are more than obligations and performances, these are passions.... Flowing and Changing - I was talking with a friend of mine yesterday and I noticed that lately a great number of my thoughts and conversations were about change The need to change, the natural flow of changes, the desire for change, the many ways to induce it ... Why Life Is So Uncertain - We wonder why life is so uncertain, but it would be a strange world if we knew everything that would happen. We would know the winner of every sports game before they were played. We could make a fortune in the stock market and horse races. There would be no reason for such things if we knew the results before they happened. It is more fun to find out after they happen.... What You Might Think to Be Unachievable and Impossible Can Happen Miraculously and Supernaturally! - A mother can try to get her son to wash his face and brush his hair and appear reasonably tidy, and almost fail, and one day some 16 or 17 year old girl walks into his life and onto his scene, and she achieves more in a week than that mother has managed in this area over a period of months. There is a new devotion, someone new to please. That is what happens to us when we are born again, in the spiritual realm. Do you like your food to be full of that which will do you good? Then what follows will be beneficial to everyone who appreciates their protein, carbohydrates and vitamins.... The Next Chapter in Your Book Called LIFE - Chapter 2012 - Chapter 2011 has ended. And, whether we were ready to close this chapter or not, the Law of Time reigned. Some found this chapter challenging, others found solace and still for others their pages were filled with inspiration and answered prayers.... It's All Accounted For - Thoughts become things. We hear this, a lot; yet, do we fully grasp the concept? How do you classify yourself? Underprivileged, unlucky, lucky, happy, content, discouraged the list is endless and if we find ourselves in one of the less than fortunate categories, maybe it's time to reconsider our belief systems.... Wacky Races - I am sure those of us at (and beyond) a certain age:-), will remember the sheer carnage depicted in the Hanna Barbera classic cartoon, "Wacky Races" and the devious antics of Dick Dastardly and Muttley. The villainy duo tried to overthrow the likes of the Ant Hill Mob and Penelope Pitstop with their wicked deeds in order to win the race at any cost. Insanely some of today's drivers seem intent on recreating the cartoon and these characters in real life ... When Things Go Wrong As They Sometimes Will - When things go wrong as they sometimes will; When the road you're trudging seems all uphill; When the funds are low, and the debts are high And you want to smile, but have to sigh; When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but do not quit. Success is failure turned inside out; The silver tint of the clouds of doubt; And you can never tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit.... Graciously Restored - This is about how my life was changed from a bitter and challenging experience to a sweet present living. On how that past moments have molded me to become more mature.... Great Leadership Requires Inspiration, II - In the first part of this series, I talked about planting the seeds for personal inspiration about beginning to take a positive view of the people you know, the society of which you're a part, the place in which you choose to live. Next, to keep yourself inspired, you need to develop habits which bring balance to what you put into your mind and heart. You need to make it your goal to stay inspired; it should be part of your professional practice as a leader. Here are four practices to start with .... Nifty Alternatives to Not Watching the Super Bowl - Not everyone in the United States is a football fan. Some of us like to do other activities, so here is a list of neat things to do INSTEAD of watching the pig skin warriors: Go swimming or walk along the beach. You might be able to get some beach walking time in without the crowds although water temperatures are chilly for swimming. Indoor pools are a good bet. Don't forget your flip flops and towel.... Beliefs and the Power to Use Them - Do you want to change your life? What you focus on expands and your Belief system is directly responsible for how you live your life and the actions you perform every day.... Persistence Pays - It is not easy to be persistent when you have a plan B, another option, or another way out. But when you are locked up in a situation and you don't have a way out, then you have no choice but to persist, otherwise you can lose your mind.... God Is a God of Process - I have always been so quick in receiving God's promises for me, and so high in faith in believing that He will fulfill His promises. What I lacked though was the understanding that there is a phase in between the receiving of the promise and the fulfillment of the promise.... When God Strips You Off - Think about a runner with her heavy backpack on her back. How do you think will she be able to even make it to the finish line? Now think about a lady dying of suffocation and she has layers of thick clothes on her. How easy do you think can she be helped and revived? This time, think of yourself as a home decorator and your client does not want to get rid of anything in her house. How easy will it be for you to do the decorating?... You - The Architect of Your Future - As the architect of your future, you have the right to design your life the way you choose. Before an architect designs a house, he must first decide the style of the house or know the style that the owner wants for his house.... How to Make the Most Out of Your Life - Every step you take in life should be on the goal of making the most out of your life. You can maximize your life. You can make it the envy of your generation. Be in the know by reading this piece.... Gaining Spiritual Insights (Part 1) - Spiritual insights provide the foundation of walking with and serving God faithfully with confidence. It's a greater part of self-improvement on the spiritual aspects of our life. Spiritual blindness is worst sometimes more than the physical blindness. We're guided in our natural life by our five senses which forms the basis of all that we do as humans. To gain spiritual insight therefore demands the transition from the natural into the spiritual by the process of revelation. This isn't on the counter self-improvement prods, that's promoted to do magic once you get home. It takes time and experience to develop spiritual insights.... 10 Benefits of Living Car Free - I got rid of my car 1 month ago. Now, I am walking everyday. Here I explain 10 benefits I have experienced from living car less.... The Importance of Being A Teacher In Life - When we hear someone say the word teacher, the image that comes to mind is that of a person standing in front of the class who is speaking and no one cares about what he or she is saying. Unfortunately, nowadays this is the reality of our society. We do not have much respect for our teachers, rather viewing them as professionals who work for a salary, and whose primary role is to grade our exams.... Eva's Choice: Go For The Goodness - We don't appear to be as good as Eva is at going for the goodness. Instead, we allow our past to direct our present, which is then the architect of our future.... Appreciate Your Adversaries, VI - One of the most powerful ways you can work toward being a more inspirational leader is to develop the ability to appreciate your adversaries. Please understand: I'm not talking about some sort of game-theory, counter-espionage, or battle strategy. To be sure, military leaders and political leaders need to be good at understanding their enemies' strengths and weaknesses. But for everyday inspirational leadership, it's a different mindset. Appreciation is a tool preferred to criticism and complaint; it's a way to seek to turn an adversarial relationship, over time, into something more productive .... Be The Example For Others To Follow By Achieving Excellence In All You Do - We are in the earth to make it a better place to live, thus we should be the embodiment of all good things. Why not establish a solid foundation of excellence to live a legacy for others to follow.... Year of the Heart: Living in the Potential of You - There are a few words in my life that I have had to bring back from the brink of extinction in my vocabulary. I rescued them for myself from wayward meanings I'd accumulated like Velcro and infused them again with authentic meaning, or least what they mean for me.... Inspirational - Make Your Dreams Come True (Simple But Effective Strategy) - Dreams come true with a simple wish of your heart. Even though it may seem very subtle, the impact could be quite profound.... Who Is the Holy Spirit? - Tori and I had gone to church to pray for healing over her heart. Her doctor warned her that she was endanger of suddenly dying of a massive heart attack. Urgently we had come to church believing that a miracle was her only hope of survival. We sat down in the sanctuary and I placed my hands over her heart.... Are You a Happy Person? - Marion K. Rich quotes, "The truly happy people are those who have a source of happiness too deep to be seriously disturbed by ordinary troubles." Is this you or do you know someone like this? Do you find yourself thinking more often than not, that you are disappointed with the way your life has worked out?... Searching the Scripture for Hope - The logic is that if you don't hope, you won't be disappointed. That is right. If you don't expect anything then you won't get anything either and then you won't be able to experience the thrill of the miracles God can and wants to do on your behalf.... Best Story of 2011? Tim Tebow, of Course - You don't have to be a religious zealot, or even a nice guy, to have appreciated Tebow's spectacular mid-season run, which was highlighted by his numerous against-all-odds comeback victories. Heck, you don't even have to be a football fan, for that matter. In fact, the beauty of the Tim Tebow story is that it attracted appreciation from a cross section of interested viewers; from fundamentalist Christians to atheists, from new-thinking nice guys to old-school nasty guys, from fervent football fans to casual viewers. The Tebow story captivated us all during the final months of 2011. That's because the story had a little something for everyone to appreciate.... I Was Here - Who of us has never asked himself/herself before: "What is the meaning of this life? What is the purpose? Why are we here? What distinguishes us all? Who am I? How will people remember me? And for what? And how long will they remember me for? How can I leave my mark in this world? What do I have to do that, when I am laying in my deathbed I can say: "I have really lived, I have no regrets"?... The Proverbs: On Love - Once, love affairs blew on the road one trekked. There were pockets of good happy memories and cuts of deep affections tucked in slits of time. Indeed, the fun of life!... All It Takes Is a Little Courage - I have come to know and understand the importance of courage better than ever before in my life. In my experience, courage ranks up there with faith and love. Although there are many levels of fear, this article centers around the fear of change or the fear of stepping into one's true potential and greatness.... If Your Faith Is Becoming Stronger, That Is Probably Because It Is Being Tested and Purified - Bankers and those working in certain financial institutions and organisations may do all they can to ruin people's inheritances, but they cannot touch this one! If your faith is strong, it is only because it has been tested. If your faith is becoming stronger, that is because it is being tested. It is being tried and tested, to purify it, and to strengthen it. Your faith, your belief in Christ, your obedience has survived, but he goes further and says, no, it is even more than that! It has thrived. It has grown and developed and matured. Why people do not take advantage of all this baffles me.... What Happens When We Come Together? - Nothing EVER has to be done alone and for as much as we enjoy being a 'party of one', somewhere, in some way, you're not. We require relationship; it's human nature; although many times, we're not aware of what it is we're really creating.... Bankers May Do All They Can to Ruin People's Inheritances But They Cannot Touch This One! - Many men and women are searching for peace and seeking peace and marching for peace and even demonstrating for peace. Is it not strange? There is an inheritance waiting for us, and we receive it when we die, and not when somebody else dies, and this inheritance cannot be corrupted, or defiled, or devalued or ruined, and it cannot perish. These are challenging and difficult days not only spiritually but also in the world of economics and finance and there is a sound solid lesson here. Bankers in high positions may do all they can to ruin people's inheritances, but they cannot touch this one!... Great Leadership Requires Inspiration - Go out and take a walk. As you stroll around your city, town, or countryside, think of all the good things about it and remember why you chose to live there. Get out of town and take a hike in nature. As you walk around, think about all the wonderful things about your state or nation, and why you're blessed to live there. Walk around your home, inside and out, and think about all the reasons your own home is such a blessing, too .... Take That Band-Aid Off - Emotional wounds are more painful than physical wounds. You don't see them and so you may think you are okay but actually you're not. Some of these wounds resurface years later, when they are triggered by the same factors that inflicted the wound.... Inspiring Action - Throughout my life folks have told me that I was an inspiration to them or an inspirational person. Indeed, I've always felt "alive" and passionate about whatever I do; perhaps, this is what they see. I guess this is why I choose to put down my thoughts, experiences, and observations on this important topic - to give inspiration to others who seek it. ... Getting Past the "Am-I-Enough" Syndrome - How many times have you backed away from an opportunity because you told yourself you were not enough? It is very crippling to limit yourself based on such feelings; feelings that should not dictate the course you take or the opportunities you seize.... How to Become the Person You Didn't Think You Could - How to become a whole person and not stay a person with holes. Learning new approaches to getting rid of stress and becoming a person with peace. Knowing what can block you from reaching your full potential.... Ignite the New Year With 3 Innovative Keys for Setting Intentions - It's 2012! It's time to set goals and intentions on a clean slate. But how can you start the New Year with resolutions that will actually create the most productive, fulfilling outcomes for your one precious life?... Love As an Antidote Against Violence and Discrimination - We recently celebrated Martin Luther King's Holiday. He was a man of wisdom and an example of what it is to sacrifice everything to save Humanity, being faithful to his principles and his own beliefs. Thanks to him today we all coexist with one another in this country, regardless of skin color, heritage and/or race.... Who Is Your Knight In Shining Armour? - All of us ladies want to have our very own knight in shining armor, but the question is who will it be? Will it be the handsome guy who has asked you out for the first time? Or is it your husband that you are with now? Whoever your knight in shining armor is let me tell you that there is no guarantee that he will not hurt you in the long run.... The Path to Love - Discovering My Life Purpose - Have you ever wondered what your life purpose is? I think just about everyone would answer yes to this and I was certainly no different. There came a challenging time in my life when I felt desperate to have an answer ... Giving Yourself a Pep Talk - You can improve yourself, boost your confidence, better your attitude, re-energize and inspire yourself to positive action and result by giving yourself a pep talk anytime, anywhere and any day. If you must succeed in life you have to be intentional about it, therefore, it is time to be your own encourager, motivator and inspirer.... You Inc. = Optimism - In case you happen to be selling, discussing or presenting something tomorrow, please do not forget that You Inc. often begins and ends at hello. The start of 2012 has been intense, as I have traveled coast to coast and back in less than a month. As I sat on countless airplanes, waited in too many airport lounges, and contemplated the meaning of life, the sheer number of negative people I encountered along the way struck me. Could it be a coincidence? Was the universe sending me a sign via negative Nancy and pessimistic Paul? I get it now, a test of my patience and resolve so early in the new year.... Appreciate Your Adversaries, V - This series has focused on how you can make your own life happier (and more productive) by learning to appreciate your adversaries. It's true: sometimes, you have to oppose and defeat a committed adversary; but you'll often do better by starting with a mindset of appreciation. See your opponent as just another human, like yourself. Find something good about her. And remember - from her perspective, you are the adversary and you need to learn why .... A New Way to Look at Resolutions - Maybe intentions are the same as resolutions to some, but for me an intention has a different feel to it. It's putting thought and feeling into a desired outcome - very powerful creative tools for the law of attraction.... There Is No Such Thing As Positive Thinking - This article shares both a story and science showing us dynamics of life and how and why it works the way it does. Many have used our blueprints and formulas to change their lives and overcome tragedies and turn them into triumphs. Will this truth set you free? We hope so.... How to Find Your Courage - There is Strength and Courage In All of Us and learning how to access your own courage is as easy as making a decision. Who hasn't experienced some times when they have been faced with circumstances that were not the most pleasant to deal with. There are really only two choices as to how you decide to face these circumstances. In this article you will learn how to face your fears and show courage.... Saved By The Most Amazing Grace - Every day above ground is a wonderful day and a day to be grateful. Sure, that sounds like something bad to anyone who is having a bad day and silly to anyone with genuine misfortune. But, that which is blessed multiplies, and this article will prove that real, honest and true through example.... Most Memorable Elizabeth Taylor Quotes On Love And Life - Who would forget Elizabeth Taylor? The talented Hollywood actress who captivated as by her beauty and elegance. She started her acting career when she was twelve. She starred in a number of Hollywood's finest films, which include Cleopatra, The Sandpiper, Doctor Faustus, The Taming of the Shrew and so much more. Aside from her many notable films, she is also a known social activist. Elizabeth Taylor helped found the American Foundation for AIDS Research.... Five Popular Teen Quotes About Moving On - Teen love? What would be sweeter? We are all familiar with William Shakespeare's infamous play, Romeo and Juliet. It was a perfect example of young love. As Juliet, the main female cast has not yet reached the age of fourteen at the beginning of the play. Romeo's age however, was not revealed. Many believed he was older than Juliet. Unfortunately, their love story ends in tragedy.... Inspirational - Infinite Possibilities Await You No Matter How Far You've Gone - Infinite possibilities await you. No matter how far down you've gone or how bad you think your life has gotten infinite possibilities are available for you. But you need to choose if you will allow your past to keep you bound or if you will free your mind, free yourself and see that there's hope for you, in spite of what you've done or in spite of your past experiences.... Baby Boomers! Don't Just Stand There - Walk On! - Do you feel like you are stuck where you are? Can't see your way ahead? There are a lot of people in your shoes. Here is a lesson from a recent movie I saw that offers an answer to how to get moving again. Read on!... More Of God, Less Of Me Is A Recipe For Living Your Best Life Possible - Whether you believe in God or not, he is the creator of the world and has infinite knowledge and wisdom. Strengthen your personal relationship with God and watch how much better your life will be.... Get Your Mind Out Of The Gutters - I'm an inspirational leader, and that's because I'm an inspired person. Being inspired is a prerequisite to inspiring others - a fact of which I often remind my clients. So whether it's in the board room, on the shop floor, in your business, or out in your father-in-law's back yard, you should look for inspiration anywhere you can find it. If you didn't have the opportunity today to get dirty helping an old man clean out his roof gutters, I feel sorry for you. Because it did me a world of good .... Funny Life Quotes and Sayings From Celebrities - Apparently, thousands of quotes are now available online that people can easily browse and read. People who read quotes and sayings want to be inspired and motivated. Moreover, since the message is sum up into a few words, the audience do not easily get tired from reading. Quotes and sayings bring light and understanding to readers. They can come from the simplest individuals to people from high rank, position and prominence. Below are some of the most famous life quotes from celebrities that you will find amusing.... Psalm 118 - This Is The Day - Psalm 118 is such a bright word brimming with confidence-building truth, but it is not without its testimony of distress. It commends to all who would read it: "This is the day that the LORD has made - let us rejoice and be glad in it."... If You Really Want Profound Inspiration and Positive Leadership Here It Is in Blood! - This letter is profoundly relevant for our present day. Such a document is always relevant because it is the Word of God, but let us consider some aspects of Peter's writing. Today, there is such a cultural shift in politics or education or morality, and the world is saying, that it is all right to believe in Jesus if you want to, but do not let what you believe influence us. That is precisely where we have to engage and be involved. Even when hunted and wounded and maligned and ridiculed and misunderstood, there can be peace, but do notice that the grace and peace in abundance comes after the blood.... Do You See That His Achilles Heel Is Just an Inch or Two Above His Eyes? - How frequently and how regularly do we come across giants which attack us and threaten us and mock us and ridicule us and laugh at us? There is a way to deal with giants and giants must be faced up to and dealt with or else they will become bullies. David's courage had developed while looking after sheep in the harsh Judean wilderness. He knew that the enemy was not afraid of the flock and occasionally the shepherd had to deal with whatever dangers appeared. The spiritual learning and discipline of our early years can be so vital. David did not fritter away his time on superficial activities. What David did had amazing and astonishing consequences.... The Proverbs: On Being Wise - Is it being wise or clever? When I was younger, I always heard people say, "You must be clever." As I got older, most of the people around me, taught me about the word wise, not clever.... The Spirit of The Soul and The Death of Morals: Whence Comest Thou? - The tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Levi were forced out of the Land of Israel around 70 AD. This was due to the Hebrew-Roman wars that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Black Hebrew Israelites. Primarily women, men, and children were slaughtered by an over powering Army. No man has ever appealed to the mass imagination of the world and so played upon our feelings, as has Jesus of Nazareth.... What Did Jesus Mean by "Adultery in the Heart?" - Jesus said that committing "adultery in the heart" was a sin. He meant for us not to lust in our hearts. Many of us would love to do this, but may misunderstand what Jesus was saying. What exactly did Jesus mean by "adultery in the heart?"... In Life We Have Two Choices - In life there are really only two choices that we have to make. Let me explain. When I was a kid the middle school I attended gave us book covers for us to put on our textbooks. I remember one of those covers well because I was completely intrigued by it. There were pictures on it that showed the steps required to get oranges growing on a tree to our refrigerator as either orange juice or whole oranges.... The Courageous Resilience of Everyday Heroes - Resilience is a life choice, but it needs to be inspired. Let our inspiration be cast, then, upon the stories of everyday heroes and heroines who battled calamitous adversities and show us, today, getting through the depths of hell to a better life is achievable for anyone.... Appreciate Your Adversaries, IV - On the occasion of the annual holiday honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., it's appropriate to think again about how to be a more inspirational leader. Being more inspiring is one of the top goals of most of my leadership clients, and they know it all starts by being more inspired themselves. And a great technique employed by inspirational leaders is to learn to appreciate their adversaries .... Dealing With Distractions: 8 Tips to Help You Grow Your Faith - If you have been a Christian for very long, you know that faith is the key to receiving the Blessing of God. Faith is simple, but it requires commitment - in both time and energy. And it's easy to become distracted.So, how do you combat the all-too-human tendency to let distractions rule your life?... Do You Have Questions About Your Faith? I May Have the Answers For You - A few weeks ago our bible study was all about faith. We all gave our own personal definition of it. But one definition that our pastor gave us was this: "Faith is simply taking God at his word." I believe that this sums up all our definitions of faith.... Thought of the Day 7th - 12th January - A great poet once compared the imagination to a lamp, shedding light on possibility. What do you think? What is possible for us as a species and for you as an individual? Stretch your imagination for a few minutes. See what you can find. Perhaps share what you see with close friends and loved ones. We must be able to see this future world before we ever can create it. Where are the limits of human potential? Where are the limits of your own personal potential? These are questions that have fascinated us for centuries, and we won't settle them here today. But, let's stretch our thinking a bit.... Tuning In - Do you know what you need? How would you define your relationship with yourself? Do you pay attention to the indicators? Maybe it's time to tune in a little better.... Inspirational Posters: What Makes Them Great - Have you ever encountered posters talking about teamwork, integrity, achievement or creativity? Has your spirit ever been lifted upon reading a poster passage about empowerment, importance of one's character or moving on? These posters are called inspirational posters.... Up Your Gratitude - About three years ago, a man named John went out for hike on New Year's Day. He was feeling down and at an all-time low. He was overweight. His law practice was losing money. He was entangled in a divorce and living in a depressing apartment. ... How to Be a Stronger Woman Emotionally - Before I dig any deeper into this article, I want to point out that before you can be emotionally strong, you need to know who you are. You need to get in touch with your inner self. Once you are able to do that, then you can start building up your self esteem and look at yourself differently. The reason for doing this is simple - people will always treat you the same way you treat yourself.... The Birth of Fledgling Literati - What do you think are the issues in the now & here life that can make a person's journey-through-life boring? For sure, you will not only have one item in your list of answers to such question when you begin to take a closer look into your very own personal life experiences. To me, one issue is certain - lack of higher purpose, that is, a purpose coupled with enhancing & enriching diversification along with a variety of engagement called "Avocation".... Steve Jobs and Dr Martin Luther King Jr - The other day, I was having a conversation with a fellow philosopher, John Altmann about Steve Jobs and how he made his dream come true, changing our society, and changing the world, while building one of the largest companies by market-cap in the world. That's a pretty amazing story, although the story was cut short, but his vision lives on doesn't it? Okay so, let's talk about this for a moment shall we?... How to Improve the Desire to Win - Let's face it, beginning something new is one of the toughest things to do. The routine is not established yet and you have to deal with the learning curve, figuring out what works and what does not work.... How Gratitude Changed Our Lives in 2011 - Many people seemed to have a lot to complain about during 2011. The stock market was still not performing as well as many people would have liked; unemployment was still high and new jobs in short supply; the world economy continued to sputter; and the world seemed to be in constant turmoil. It might be easy to think about all the negatives and feel miserable about your life. But learn how gratitude changed our lives in 2011.... What Is Soul Frequency? - "Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics" Albert Einstein... Thought of the Day 1st to 6th - HAPPY NEW YEAR still ringing in our ears, and the burden of over indulgence in the festive season is now stored around our middles, time to take stock, draw a line in the sand and move forward. I know, you still have stock piles of food in the fridge or cupboards, seems a shame to waste them, lets just finish them off haha who you kidding? When that is finished, something else will come along, so make the stance and make a decision what is more important YOU or that box of goodies?... Confessions From a Recovering Control Freak - I am a recovering control freak I can still recall the high school guidance counselor asking me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life (insert HUGE chuckle here!)) at 17 years of age I couldn't even decide what I was going to wear on Friday night. And besides my parents had made it clear from a very early age that after high school I was going to college.... Strength in Time of Need - Are you weary and heavy laden with the troubles of this life? Do you feel like you cannot go on anymore? Has life been cruel to you that now you feel like dying is the best option? Maybe you think that if you were to end your life then you will end your problems along with it. But let me tell you that if you were to do that, yes, your worldly troubles will end, but you will then have eternal troubles. There is life after death and man's spirit will never die. You will live on in eternity, either in heaven or hell. Suicide is a first class direct ticket to hell.... How's Your Masterpiece Coming Along? - Maybe all of us should be inspired by such a silly notion, and labor on our masterpieces as though they're just that. Many of my clients want to be more inspirational (and therefore more inspired) maybe a first step is to stop focusing on the mundane in their daily work and begin to see the masterpiece that lies in the stone, waiting to be freed by the careful chisel of the master ... Thoughts on Living Well - Our lives need substance, which can only be found in finding meaning of existence, and knowing the very source of life. Then, we can live well.... What Will Be the Next Major Transformation of Society and Where Will It Come From? - Human society has been developing and changing for thousands of years. The twentieth century produced arguably the greatest and most rapid changes to date, and the twenty-first century shows no signs of slowing down. Can we predict what might be in store for us?... 4 Steps To Quiet The Past and Live Life On Purpose - The great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up. - Albert Schweitzer. It has only been in the last five years that I have decided to really design my life on purpose. The past has a lot of opinions about what you did and who you should be but if you listen carefully you'll hear that other voice that's trying to help you fulfill your purpose.... How Does the Voice of God Change Your Life? - Did you ever hear the voice of God in your entire life? How does it feel? Most of us would probably say that we did not hear the voice of God.... The Role of Purpose in Giving Your Life a Definition - The length of one's life does not really matter, but the impact and contribution that life made to make better the system that drives the progress of humanity is the determining factor of a well-lived life. You can give your life the right definition it needs in this day and age. Take charge of the driver's seat of your destiny.... 5 Ways to Shine Brighter and Inspire Others to Shine - Your effulgence is simply incomparable! You can move from shining to shining brighter. You can be the person that lightens your environment. You can inspire the universe to aspire for a better and higher life. If you are ready to shine brighter, this article will put you in the know.... One Person With A Vision Can Change The World - Changing the world is not difficult if you have a vision. Discover how you can change the world with your vision, it has been done before and you can be part of the process as well.... The Power of Your Mind, You Can and Will Fall But Get Back Up - You have more power and strength with inside of you. Sometimes in life as you are running the race of life, great problems cause you to fall and hit the ground. These problems can seem to be insurmountable but the fact is you may be greater than you think. You could be said to have a mighty power within yourself which is waiting to be released. Indeed Some of these challenges which throw you to the ground can be used as the spark you need to drive you unto the victory that you need in life.... The Glad Tidings of Great Joy - Many have professed the popular biblical verse from Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is my strength" without necessarily understanding the meaning of what they profess. Joy is an expression of the Spirit in the New Testament. The word joy in the Greek is "chara" and it is derived from another Greek word, "charis" which means grace.... The Gospel Is the Revelation of Righteousness - Righteousness is the revelation that brought about reformation and drastic intellectual, socio-economic and scientific change in Europe beginning from the 16th Century when Martin Luther discovered a simple verse in the Bible: "the just shall live by faith." Martin Luther meditated on what Paul meant when he wrote in Romans 1:16-17, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth..... Ways to Keep a More Positive Attitude - Recently I have been going through some pretty tough times and some difficult changes to my family. I should feel sad, lonely, confused and slightly overwhelmed. Remarkable though, I don't!... Nobody Listens, Nobody Gets It - There is a strong probability that you were feeling powerless. Would you like more control in your life? Here are a few tips to taking your power back.... Embracing the New You - Isn't it strange how people comment indifferently regarding a new hairstyle, the weight we've lost, or a new regime we've committed to. It's natural that other people find change in us disarming, possibly threatening. They are used to a set 'version' of us and ideas for change are not universally, or instantly, accepted. Their reticence is no reason to feel insulted or to cast a shadow over the change we've decided for. Agreeing to live with this tension introduces us to a concept of change most fundamental. We need to have faith in ourselves enough to believe our vision so we can have a fighting chance of achieving it.... Making a Difference in 2012 - It's time to recognize your unique purpose in the world. We all have one. We're born with it and our lives are filled with opportunities for us to fulfill our destiny.... Choose Your Own Change - The Joy of Self Improvement - Each person has the luxury to choose your own change that you want to see in your life. This takes a lot of courage as most people hate to change their life. This is human nature because we have a fear of the unknown and prefer getting subpar results as long as we can predict the outcome.... Time Management and Success - Why Time Is a Precious Resource - Time management and success are two ingredients that go hand and hand. You cannot have success without an effective use of time management. A highly effective person tends to prioritize their needs and invest their time on the vital tasks while not stressing over mundane details.... The Master Key to What You Want - Do you know how Napoleon Bonaparte won so many battles in the face of a far superior enemy? Quite easily, when you think about. He concentrated all his men at the actual point of contact.... The Impact of Envy on Health, Motivation and Happiness - Is it a coincidence that, in western society, the colour green is associated with money and also with envy? After all, capitalism is predicated on the assumption that success is defined by doing better than others, and on financial acquisition. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to reach for that top 1% of earners, in order to realize the American dream.... It's True - A Coach Or Mentor Can Help Accelerate Your Learning - Next time you are talking to someone with many years of experience in a given vocation, ask them to think back to the early days of their learning, ask the question; "If they were to start over again in their particular field, what thing would they now most value?" Detailed coaching & mentoring would be one of the desires they would probably request for a beginner. The roll of an expert coach is to show and explain the finer details, learning from someone who has traveled the road before can be the most enlightening educational experience you ... The 'Get Out' Clause - An open mind considers all angles when situations are despairing. It doesn't reject thought of the 'get out' clause. Merely having it in our arsenal is empowering. We use it when we have to. Getting out can be both wise and life-saving.... What The Past Says About The Future - It is one of the vast beauties of life that, though we are destined to make mistakes, to fall short, the past is no set recipe for the future. We either accept our pasts, using it to massage our futures, or we don't accept it, and go 180 degrees in the other direction. Truly, our past is no prison keeping us from accessing the future we desire.... Why "The Secret" And The Law Of Attraction Often Fails - Here's something to think about The best selling movie and book "The Secret" created a firestorm of controversy. It became the most commercially successful New Age production in history but ... Finding Kindness in Unexpected Places - Kindness happens all around us. We're often so busy getting something done, getting someone's attention, getting from here to there that we miss it. And yet it could be the best part of the day if we notice it.... Friends Before Women? - Friendship can be one of the most important and beneficial gifts that we can ever have,providing those friendships are TRUE friendships. What do I mean by this? A true friend, will always support you in any form of personal development that you choose.... New Years Resolutions SUCK! - OK stay with me! Here's my reasoning. Most people make their resolutions and then they forget about them! Life moves on and before they know it, it's New Years Eve again! Maybe they think back to last year and go "oh yeah, I forgot about that resolution" which makes them depressed, because it's just one more thing that they were "gonna" do this year but didn't.... Is Your Sub-Conscious Mind Ruining Your Life? - We all have two distinct aspects of our mind - our Conscious mind and our Sub-conscious mind. The former deals with our day to day rational/cognitive decision-making, and the reviewing and judging of the past, and planning for the future. The latter is the more powerful and influential mind that is running our life over 90% of the time - outside of our awareness!... Vicarious Trauma - Have you ever witnessed a traumatic event happening to someone else; or been affected by hearing about it in detail? We can be impacted by trauma, even though we are not the victim of the trauma; if we are either a witness, or if we sympathise, empathise and offer support and compassion to the victim. If we witness a traumatic event, the 'mirror neurons' in our brains are activated and we feel, to a certain extent, as if the event had happened to us!... Are Your Moods Getting Other People Down? - We may be so consumed by our own worries, fears and frustrations that we don't realise how our moods and behaviours impact upon other people - and how this in turn can damage our relationships, as well as our home or work environment. As a boss/manager/leader you may have the illusion of competence and of being admired and respected by your peers and colleagues for your 'no-nonsense' approach or 'not suffering fools gladly' or 'taking no prisoners'; but that may not be what is said about you behind your back!... Working In Your Pajamas - Good Thing or Bad Thing? - Working in your pajamas certainly has an appeal to most people, it is just the thought that seems so lovely and makes most of us smile. I'm not sure if it is the not having to get up and get dressed, put any make-up on, do your hair or see anyone that just sounds like heaven to so many of us. The problem is when you do work from home and you are trying to run a business it certainly is an easy trap to fall into.... Is Therapy Right For You? - You won't know until you try it - but working with the 'wrong' therapist for probably deter you from ever finding a better one! There is no point in even beginning counselling or psychotherapy if you cannot 'make use of it'. A competent therapist will be able to assess, very soon, whether you are 'psychologically available' or not; and if not they are ethically obliged not to exploit you if the work is unlikely to be of benefit to you.... Putting Our Focus On Trial - Putting our focus on trial is evaluating where we put our time and effort; some of which may be wasted. Wasted time equals wasted effort and it takes us further from life satisfaction; further from joy. The more focused our lives are the more empowered, and happier, we will be.... The Power To Influence Convincingly and Get What You Want Part I - Here's an awesome influence and communication tip that is very healthy for all interactions in relationships, business, sales or just everyday communication experiences. It helps open the door to effective communication and clarity in conversations so at least they will truly listen to understand you and what you are sharing with them!... Who Can You Trust? - If only we knew! We can't even fully trust ourselves sometimes. Our sub-conscious mind - which is running our life over 90% of the time - can make us behave in ways that may shock and embarrass us.... Can You Confidently Handle Difficult People? - These people are everywhere! Sometimes we can simply avoid them but this isn't possible in the family or workplace. If you follow the recently published 'advice' of a celebrity hypnotist (Daily Mail Jan 2012) who offers to 'make you confident'; you will just imagine a 'confident you' ahead of you and then 'walk' into this person - several times; and then tap various points on your body too.... Appearances Can Be Deceptive! - We would all like to think that we could take other people 'at face value'; that what we see is what we get. To a certain extent this is true; but there's more to consider. Our human survival has depended upon our ability to assess, and deal with, any potential threats to our well-being.... What Are Your 'Boundaries' And 'Responsibilities'? - These two words can represent a vague and often troublesome area of our lives. Where are your boundaries and what are you responsible for? Your personal boundaries are obviously not fixed and solid like a fence or a wall.... What Quotes Mean To Me - Quotes can touch your soul, they can tickle your funny bone and some can make a lasting impression and change the way you think about a topic. Quotes have been passed down through the generations to inspire and teach.... Get Disciplined - Get Better Results in Your Online Business - Today I am going to be giving out some great tips to show you how to get disciplined so you can start seeing better results in your online business. Are you an online entrepreneur who works your online business on a daily basis and yet at the end of the day, you look back and don't really know where the day has gone? You didn't really see any results from what you have been doing all day.... Time Management for Interruption-Based Professions - Let's face it - we're all busy, and that can make it difficult for us to manage our time, no matter how diligent we are about organizing, scheduling, and re-scheduling our tasks. Having a routine schedule can make it easier to streamline and group our tasks and activities, but not every profession or job lends itself to this sort of regularity.... How to Achieve a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul - The mind, body and soul should be kept healthy at all times. Read on to learn techniques for doing just that.... Belief and Self-Esteem - The Rainbow Pavement - The effects of stress and the struggle for worldly survival commonly include: loss of self-esteem, lack of confidence, insecurity and inferiority complex. The world contrives to inflict these things on us mainly because it does not respect basic human needs and values ... Advantages of Being Involved in Knowledge-Based Projects for Personal Development - Today, many find in their pursuit of blogging a way to express their genuine thoughts. The difference between working as a paid journalist for a news house and citizen journalism is that a citizen journalist is not bound by instructions of others to formulate his or her writing. Read this article to explore few benefits of being involved in knowledge projects from development of personality perspective.... Lead A Fulfilling, Not A Filling Life - Many of us are dissatisfied with our lives, but have no idea how to change. Many of us, too, have no idea that we are dissatisfied, but we wake up lethargically, plod through the day, plop ourselves on our couch after doing the mandatory dinner, and fade off to a restless sleep. We don't live: we exist. Of course some of us are driven. We work hard and long. We strive for material acquisitions - the markers of success. But they are markers only for external observers. Inside, we still plod, intent on achieving and acquiring, but not knowing what our target or where our finish line is. Indeed, the finish line keeps moving, and we are forced to continue the marathon of hopelessness.... Law of Attraction Tips - 4 Excellent Tips to Establish a Positive Mindset Leading You to Success - Unleash your greatest potential to create your success. In this article, you're going to discover 4 excellent law of attraction tips to establish a positive mindset leading you to your success.... Why Self Improvement Plans Are Key In Making Lasting Change - How not only to change but to ensure lasting change. People always change, everything changes but hardly anyone ever consciously changes and makes it lasting. This article will show you very simply how to start focusing on what makes lasting change happen and also how truly simple it is.... Expand Your Neuro Net, Expand Your Consciousness - Obviously science has come a long way in terms of the way our brain functions. Many amazing things have been discovered that have allowed us to more fully understand what expands our ability to learn, perceive, process and act on information. The expansion of our Neuro Net (NN) and how to do this has been shown to be an amazing advancement in human consciousness.... Saving The World One Mind at a Time - On the day I was born, I think I already had ideas of saving the world. Funny how life gives us the platform from which to test our boundaries and theories where we should be testing our living instead.... What Is Self Harm Behaviour? - Self harm, self injury, deliberate self injury or self mutilation is generally believed to be just the act of burning and cutting oneself. It has been becoming a greatly misunderstood addiction to which majority often believe the doer is simply attempting suicide because of the serious cuts inflicted on oneself. But there is more to self injury information that you need to know.... Segment Intending and Virtual Reality - Consider for a moment, if you will, the possibility that we are interconnected on a vibrational level with our surroundings. That each cell in our bodies contains within them an individual consciousness and holographic representation of everything else that has and will exist. I ask you to stop and simply contemplate that for a moment or two.... Two Roads Diverged in a Wood - "Two roads diverged in a wood," wrote Robert Frost, "and I? I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."... The Basic Rules of Wealth Creation - If you want to be prosperous and stable, you need to follow the basic rules of wealth creation. Read on to find out what they are.... Things That Can Prohibit You From True Self Growth - Self growth can be a challenge if certain things are in your way. Learn more about the factors you need to avoid.... Evolution: How to Achieve Personal Growth and Development - Consistent personal growth and development are the key factors to fulfillment. Read on to learn how to turn your life around and live a life of meaning and purpose.... Your Master Plan to Personal Success: Building Your Basic Guide - If you want to achieve personal success, you must outline your goals with a master plan. Read this article to find out what to include in the basic plan.... 5 Creative Ways In Building Success From Home - Nowadays a lot of people wish to have a relaxed and comfortable life. They do not wish to strive hard to achieve success. They wish to do everything sitting at their home. That is why today we can see many people having offices right in their homes instead of going somewhere else. Having a workplace in your home does not necessarily guarantee success. The purpose and nature of that office is the key determinant. There are many ways to sit at home, enjoy and be successful at the same time!... About Assertiveness Training - People have different personality types, and some people have a much more difficult time asserting themselves or putting forth their opinions than others. Unfortunately, if you are one of those people who has a hard time asserting yourself, your career, personal life and relationships may suffer for it. If you find yourself in this situation, assertiveness training may be the answer.... Does Your Past Empower You or Haunt You, the Choice Can Be Yours - There are sayings like everyone goes through some stuff in their life. How you react to it is the question.... How to Create Your Own Personal Development Plan - A personal development plan is a great tool to help you maintain a balanced lifestyle. Read on to learn a practical method you can use to organize your priorities.... Seeing Yourself As You Are - We all have a particular view of ourselves. How accurate is it? Completely, right? Just ask any person who is anorexic and they will tell you just how fat they are.... How to Increase Resilience in Order to Comeback From Life's Difficulties - Difficulties may arise at any moment. Having the resilience to deal with it is what separates those who are able to work through it or those that succumb to it. Learning how to develop resilience will go a long way towards success.... Want to Get Ahead, But Do Not Know How? - Here is a short list of how to get started on a mission to get ahead in any given circumstance. Follow this list with all you have. It works.... 10 Ways To Improve Performance - Are you looking for ways to improve your performance? In this context, I am talking about your performance at work, at home, and with your health. If you indeed are trying to improve your energy, productivity, and overall effectiveness, I have provided 10 sure-fire ways to maximize your overall performance.... Do You Have Advantages in Life When You Are Bad? - If you are always good you are not betrayed. On the other hand, you know who your enemies are, and what you have to do in order to protect yourself. When you are good to everyone, nobody is afraid of you. They show you their real character, without misleading you with false impressions. They act this way because it is tiring for them to pretend to be good (while they are in fact indifferent and selfish). If they feel that they don't need to protect themselves from your wickedness, they don't bother being gentle and hypocritical with you.... How to Increase Loving Yourself - Have you ever felt a bit short on the love of yourself? Read on for more about how to increase your own self love.... The One Advice That Many People Give That Is Robbing You From Success! - In this article you will learn why the advice 'Be Yourself' is one of the worst advice you can decide to follow. Read this article and learn what you need to do instead.... How To Start The Day Right In 3 Easy Steps - You've seen what getting up from the wrong side of the bed does to people, haven't you? From stubbing their toe on the door to ruining their breakfast - everything seems to go wrong for them. Here's how to start the day right.... Story of Your Life - If someone asked you what is the story of your life what would you say? How would you begin to explain it? I was asked this very same question, I was gobsmacked at the thought that I didn't know my own life story, even if it stared me blankly in the face I would have brushed it aside and probably would have expressed a copious amount of denial that this in fact is the story I've created - so what was it that I created?... It Is What It Is - One of my daughter's favorite lines is, it is what it is. Every time I hear that from her it makes me stop and think - why is she saying this to me again? What did I say that triggered her need to repeat this common phrase? Well I heard it again last weekend so I decided it was time to dig deeper into these five simple - yet profound words. Let me start by saying that I agree with this concept, but I also contend that when and how it is used or interpreted can vary depending on the person and the circumstances.... Listing the Let Goes - Our biggest problems are the things we hold onto. We can let go of these anytime; God has promised to help us. Letting go is a universal and constant human need. There is no shame in it; only liberation of spirit. Claim freedom: let go.... How To Stay Committed To Your Weight Loss Goals - One of the most self defeating things a person can do is weigh themselves constantly. People become obsessed with the numbers of the scale. They want to shed weight, or bulk up to be a magic number they've created. The truth is that the scale is not the best way to see your improvement.... I Still Need to Lose 5 Kilos (Part 2) - In part 1, I wrote about the continuous cycle inflicting many people regarding the desperate need to lose weight: You know, that last 5 kilos that always seems to be there. In part 2, I will focus on effective goal setting.... Destination: ADHD Coaching - The author looks back on growing up with ADHD in the 1950's. Her painful memories inspire her offer hope to her clients.... Five Ways to Help Make Your Dreams Come True - Do you want to know how to make your dreams come true? Read this article to learn five ways that will serve as the driving force for your ambitions.... Find Your Passion and Fulfill Your True Calling - Still don't know what to do with yourself? Read this article and kick-start your journey towards finding your true passion!... Why An Argument Is Self-Defeating - More often than not, an argument between two involves an effort to by one to intimidate the other rather than honest exchange of ideas. One of the signs of wisdom lies in not letting oneself fall in the trap of such dishonest arguments.... Achieving Simplicity of Flow - Everybody wants peace - true, vibrant, reassuring, inner peace. There are few better ways there than through the achievement of simplicity of flow: true, confident decisiveness based firmly in faith that life is being lived on purpose. Peace is our reward.... Is Much of Today's Self-Help Industry Actually All About Itself? - Aggressive Internet marketing tactics used by many self-help industry content providers appear to be incongruent with the industry's supposed altruistic foundation. In the author's view, it is time for such content providers to rise above such calculating tactics, and instead choose to only sell their products/services using methods grounded in love and genuine respect for customers.... Questions to Help You Rekindle Your Passion for Life - Have you lost track of your true calling and your passion for life? No need to fret - here are a few questions you can ask yourself in order to recover that lost passion.... How to Achieve Abundant Living - Abundant living filled with happiness and prosperity can be yours if you desire it enough to work hard for it. Learn more how you can achieve all this.... Five Keys to Spiritual Development - Aim for a holistic approach to developing yourself as a person by including spiritual development in your life. Read this article to learn its five keys.... What to Teach Your Kids Regarding Desires of the Heart - Has your child grown old enough to start asking about love and relationships? Some parents, when faced with questions from their teens and preteens regarding desires of heart, tend to wince and clam up. They find it difficult to gauge what to say or what not to say to their kids, but at the same time hope to give them a solid idea of what a successful relationship is made of.... A Short Guide to Personal Improvement for Social Development - You can contribute towards social development if you're willing to make the personal improvements necessary to contribute as an individual. Read on to learn how!... Create the Perfect Life Partner in Five Practical Steps - Through visioning and discipline, we have the opportunity to bring our intentions into reality. Here are five useful steps to help you focus on the essence of what you desire in a life-partner and tips to create a meaningful relationship.... How to Successfully Solve Unexpected Problems - If your case is like mine, don't lose hope. The unconscious mind will help you get out of trouble and solve your problems, no matter how serious they are. If you are merely facing a separation, a financial crisis, or something not as difficult as a mental illness, you will find relief faster than those who have to deal with psychological issues. I can translate your dreams for you now that you are in this difficult situation, and help you really understand what to do in order to successfully solve each problem until you'll manage to feel safe.... Laws to Live By: The Law of Success - If this is the first time you're hearing about the law of success, then you're missing out on one of the fastest paths towards success. Read on to learn more about it!... The Beauty of the Reframe - Reframing: Seeing a situation through another lens, from another angle. One of the keys to living and working happier is reframing. Unfortunately, reframing doesn't always come that easily it takes a little intention, and awareness. Reframing requires us to be aware that we are upset, angry or annoyed and then it requires us to intentionally look at the situation from another person's lens. When we are open to seeing a situation differently, open to letting go of our annoyance, open to a new perspective, situations become easier, relationships become better and life becomes happier.... New Year Resolutions - Why Bother? - Without wishing to sound negative or pessimistic, there may well be little point in you making such resolutions - because you will sabotage them anyway! Good intentions are one thing - but actual change requires more than these. Maybe, like me in the past, you've been food-shopping and made a conscious choice not to buy chocolate/biscuits/cake - only to 'find' these in your trolley when you reach the checkout.... Nothing Is Permanent - What Needs to Change and The Power to Change - Nothing is permanent! Yes, nothing in this life is permanent. The only two permanent guarantees that we have in this life is that we are going to die and that we are going to have to pay taxes. The crazy thing is that even after we die, we will still have to pay taxes. Okay, although these statements are true, all jokes aside. Our emotions, perceptions and life experiences constantly fluctuate on a daily basis. This daily fluctuation causes us humans to have to be able to adapt to all kinds of continually evolving circumstances thus forcing us to change. ... 10 Techniques to Dramatically Boost Your Self-Confidence - One of the most important qualities that a person must possess in order to achieve total happiness and contentment in their life is self-confidence. Self-confidence refers to an individual's belief that they have the ability to accomplish tasks and overcome challenges that they may not have faced in the past. This article examines 10 techniques to improve your self-confidence.... How Competitive Are You - According to Gallup Poll researchers, there are four main branches of personality cores - Connect, Reflect, Mobilize, and Energize. From each branch stems multiple subsequent themes that show our natural inclinations and abilities. Understanding these themes is the key to excellent management, motivation and productivity. It is also a source of fulfillment in work and interpersonal relationships.... Stop, Watch and Learn - To stop and watch the world in all its flurry of action is peace. Simply observing life in full flourish is nectar for learning. There is much to learn from others about ourselves. We can only learn when we stop and honestly reflect.... Sensory Appreciation For Living a Happier Life - Our minds release serotonin and other pleasure hormones when we learn or experience something truly new. For example, feeling a smell in its entirety, with its overtones and undertones, is a new experience for the conscious mind. However, the focus required for such an activity is almost always absent - we watch, feel, smell, eat, and hear in autopilot.... Make the Right Choices, Tips for a New Beginning - It's a new year and a new beginning, make the right choices. 2012 is upon us and with all the previous years controversies throughout the world, there is a certain amount of angst throughout many countries.... Sharpening Your Emotional Game - Controlling our emotions is the key to making the most of our moments in order that we retain a logical mind for making good decisions. When we feel in control of ourselves life is abundantly better; peace and joy abide.... How to Let Your Aftershave Do the Talking - The type of aftershave you choose to wear can say a lot about you and can often leave a lasting impression on others. It is best to wear an aftershave which is manly and fresh, but at the same time very subtle. You do not want to smell like you have just taken a bath in your favourite aftershave, as this is overwhelming and you may find others giving you a body swerve.... Making Decisions While You Are Emotional - Decisions lead to further decisions. This article is written to encourage every reader to make right and better decisions. It will also help you know when not to make decisions.... What Should Christians Be Praying For In 2012? - Christian prayer works, so what should Christians be turning their devotional time to in 2012? The world is as unsettled, as much in the grip of demonic forces, as it has ever been, but if we focus our thoughts and prayers and back up prayer with action, Christians can make a difference.... EQ Not IQ - The Power of Emotional Evolution - Emotional intelligence is something that is acquired from overcoming the tests, trails, and hardships life throws at us. To see the world from a wise/intellectual perspective, is to take a step back, from judgements clouded by emotions. The onset of negative emotions, creates a world that isn't in actuality the way it is perceived... 7 Steps Caregivers Can Take to Hold Onto Their Dreams - When January rolls around, we look with fresh eyes at the new year ahead, thinking about things we want to achieve dreams we'd love to come to fruition goals we want to strive to reach. Yet, I've heard a number of caregivers say things like, "Oh, I gave up on that dream when I started taking care of my folks" or "I don't have time for my goals anymore, I give everything to caregiving".... Does Loving Yourself Improve Your Self Confidence? - Find out the relationship between loving yourself and gaining more self confidence. It's not all that it may seem to be!... Aging and Death - As I approach my 50th birthday later this year I can't help but think about my personal future and the American way of aging and dying. As many of you already know, my mom is 94 and has been in a nursing home for years. I've watched many of her fellow roommates and friends pass away during that time.... Finding Your Own Beautiful Buddha - I propose we are each our own Buddha. When you have found your own "Beautiful Buddha" you will have found your ideal Mother, Father, Teacher, Friend, and Lover. What could be better than that? Learning how to do this is the fourth step of my coaching system.... The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey in, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", lays out a road map for excellence. In concert with Aristotle's declaration, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." Covey emphasizes a flourishing, worthwhile existence is a matter of routine. Success and failure, distinction and mediocrity are outcomes of habit. Selecting, developing and nurturing the right habits makes all the difference.... Are You Spoiled and Unappreciative? - Count Your Blessings In this day and age where possessions are so important, despite the fact that they have them, Americans are more discontent than ever. In my work as a therapist, I hear more and more, "I am so stressed out." When we research the source of the stress we find that it comes from an inability to count our blessings.... Tattoo Removal Plan:Different Methods - How Can You Remove Your Tattoo? Nowadays a tattoo is a part of a fashion style. But due to some reason it becomes hazardous for people who want to remove them for different reasons. In the market there are lots of tattoo removing plans available.... Feelings - Good Enough To Own! - It is a fact of life that we judge. Whether we like it or not we fly off in judgment without thought, and when we act on such judgment, again without thought, we get ourselves into all sorts of trouble. Something has to interrupt our judgment.... Four Stages of Happiness - In the book 'The Art of Happiness', Dalai Lama explains that happiness has four levels of stages according to Buddhist texts. The very first level is about having wealth. Many would say wealth does not cause happiness but unless one has self sufficiency, it is difficult to be happy in life.... Musing on Modulation - I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about 'changes'. Perhaps it's the New Year vibe that is in the air, where "resolutions" and "new lifestyles" become popular terminology thrown around with a whole lot of thought.... How To Know If You Have A Belief Personality Inside You - Are you looking to better understand yourself and others around you? Are you a manager who is responsible for inspiring, motivating and driving productivity? The Gallup Poll based StrengthsFinder themes will help you gain better insight and lead a more fulfilling existence that best uses your talents.... 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Majid Al Futtaim Group has partnered with two Japanese firms to launch a new credit card in the UAE that offers shoppers discounts at some retail outlets. Customers who sign up for the new Najm JCB card will receive discounts as high as 50% at Carrefour; 20% at MAF-owned fashion stores; 25% at Ski Dubai, and 20% at the Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates. Shoppers can also take advantage of one to two per cent cash back on... Royale Mastercard wins award -
Dubai First, the consumer finance company of Dubai Group, has announced that its Royale MasterCard has been awarded the 'Best Premium Programme - Credit Award' by MasterCard Worldwide. The Royale is the only credit card in the region embedded with a certified diamond set within a distinctive metal crest and is available by invitation only. It offers unique services and benefits such as a Personal Relationship Manager and a Lifesty... Gold gains appeal as alternative asset -
A US decision to flood the financial system with unlimited dollars has fueled concern inflation may rise and boosted gold's appeal as an alternative asset, reported Bloomberg. The Federal Reserve yesterday led a push by central banks to inject the financial system with as many dollars as banks want, backing up government efforts to revive confidence and helping to reduce money-market rates. Bullion for immediate delivery jumped as... QIB launches e-banking -
Qatar Islamic Bank has launched internet banking services for all its personal banking customers. A similar service for corporate customers is expected to be unveiled soon. Customers will be able to transfer money, pay utilities, check balances and oversee their accounts online through secure connections.
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