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Personal Finance RSS FeedsBe on the Agenda Alert - I recall being angry with someone, so angry in fact, that I harbored that feeling for a long time. My attention to this was triggered when I faced a particular challenge after the person was no longer actively involved in my life. I was mopping the floor with that "voice" chattering away in my head....Feed Source: ezinearticles.com What Are You Feeding Your Mind? - Recently I heard someone say that what we feed our minds is just as important as what we feed our bodies. I really believe that to be true. The people we associate with, the books we read and the things we listen to can have a very positive or a negative impact.... Wish Upon a Star - Make Your Dreams Come True! - We all have things that we wish for, unfulfilled dreams that we cling to no matter what. If you have a desire, a vision, you have within you the ability to make it come true with the help of God.... Living Willfully in 2009 - As responsible adults, we are encouraged to create both a Will and a Living Will. Wouldn't it be great to also create a document that declares how we want to live! It could be called a "Living Willfully Declaration."... The Psychology of Spring - Take a deep breath! What you are inhaling is the beginning of a new season. There is a fresh smell in the air that we recognize from previous years. Our taste buds are teased by fumes from barbecues delights of those who are eager to move the cooking outside.... Balance is Important For Healthy Living - Sometimes people are out of balance and do not do well in life. This article encourages individuals to achieve and maintain balance.... Be Well-Seasoned in Your Life - Just as food is enhanced by spices, so are lives enhanced by seasoning. Be inspired by this article that encourages you to liven up your life!... Recognizing We're All in This Together! - A couple of years ago I traveled to Jamaica. I'm not a typical tourist who sits on the beach with a Margarita. I loaded my luggage with supplies for this third-world country and arranged to visit three schools and an orphanage.... We All Have Troubles! - Sometimes we think that we have troubles that would stop us from moving forward. This story encourages us to keep going even when the going is tough!... Sometimes Life is All About the "Give" - I've learned something today. Something that I know I will continue to learn time and time again. That life isn't all about me.... The Grass is Always Greener - We tend to always want what we don't have. Have you ever stopped to wonder why that is?... Experience Makes You Who You Are - I think only trying to embrace the good things in our life can potentially be limiting. The bad and painful stuff in our lives sometimes teaches us the most!... Being Understood is a Luxury - Christians who are passionate for God can be unaware of the critical need for people to be understood. Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ have deep emotional roots that go ignored. Jesus took the time to listen and understand. He looked below the surface to the heart.... God is Not a Genie - How do we define a loving relationship? Some believe God is a Genie in a bottle ready to fulfill our wishes. But health and wealth are not available on demand. The Christian walk is not a formula of saying the right things; rubbing the magic lamp in the right way to order a perfect life.... Changing Your Mindset - You Are Only If You Think You Are - Inspired by James Allen's "As a Man Thinketh", the importance of knowing and guarding your thoughts as you navigate through life. Basically if you think you suck, then you probably will. It is a testament to the power of our minds and thought itself that we are able to rise above the set of negative thought images we begin with and forge a new set of success thoughts for ourselves. As the plant springs from, and could not be without, the seed, so every act of a man springs from the hidden seeds of thought, and could not have appeared without them.... Help! Where's My Memory Gone? - Do you have trouble remembering things? Do things suddenly escape from your grasp and you're left wondering where your big idea has disappeared to? Memory loss is not just an affliction of getting older, it happens to all of us. Is there anything that we can do about it? Well, actually, there is.... Want to Play a Game? - Seven years ago a friend at work gave me a packet of papers. She said it was all about something called the "Prosperity Game". The rules are simple. Everyday you get a "Check" from the universe for a specific amount of money.... Let it Be - Truer words could not be sung. I watched Across the Universe, this past weekend, a movie-musical based on the music of the Beatles. I cannot compliment the entire crew that put this movie together enough.... The Power of Possible - It seemed the world had all eyes on America as everyone waited to see history unfold. Whether Democrat or Republican, we were all witnesses to the history books writing themselves and if you were old enough and conscious enough, you had everything to do with it.... Wasted Opportunity - While you're consumed with looking back with regret on that big decision you made to turn left when you could've gone right, life is offering you something incalculably precious and up until now you've been missing it. You have been wasting the flashes of opportunities life is giving you. It's time to stop letting these offerings pass. When will you be ready to pay attention to the little but immeasurably powerful moments of clarity that life is forever presenting you with?... Destiny is Back in the Mainstream - In metaphysics, we coach destiny. You, and every other soul sharing this planet and physical dimension, have a destiny. Everyone's life has meaning for themselves, and others as well. All people, from those who occupy that great bastion of power and wealth, down to the impoverished and unknown, have a destiny.... What a Newspaper Article Taught Me About Life - Sorting through books my mom gave to me over 30 years ago, I recently found an article she apparently had clipped out of a newspaper. The newspaper had yellowed with age and its edges were ragged but the words were clear.... A New Era of Hope - The numerology of the historic election presidential election on 11.4.08 illuminates a remarkable blueprint of our collective global future as one of compassion and unity. The dramatic synchronicity of numbers in this presidential race illustrate the exciting changes that are occurring in our new era of hope.... Soccer Player Memories - Playing soccer while fighting leukemia and chemotherapy. They played on sheer guts and determination.... Inspirational Story - How Sylvester Stallone Made It - If asked, many people will remember Slyvester Stallone through his famous movie sequel, Rocky, which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Actor for Stallone himself. Undoubtedly, he is one of the most popular and highly paid stars in the history of Hollywood. Was he just born a natural talented actor? Let's find out in this inspirational story.... This Year - Thank goodness 2008 is over. The best news is that we all get a brand new "do over"! Since we all know about the laws of attraction, let's all pool our collective resolutions and make this world a better place to live!... Be Humble - Be Hungry - What great words to live by in our daily lives! As we search for happiness and success fulfilling our life's mission, it is important to be passionate, driven and committed. But, at the same time, it is ever critical to be humble. Humility is the grounding of our humanity.... The Beach - Sometimes we dream of what we most desire. If we will let our minds take us to the place we want to truly be, then someday we will wake up and find ourself already there. Having a goal and dream is important.... Think Your Way to Financial Freedom - You Are What You Think You Are - This thought occurred to me even as I prepared to write this article: You are what you think you are - rich, poor, slovenly, useful, use-less, shrewd, stupid, knowledgeable. However, if you think too hard about it, you may just realize that you have no idea what this means.... The Risks Involved and Encountered in "Change" - Seventy-three dead butterflies. This is the number of deceased 'morphed' caterpillars I saw that lay dead on the side of the road as I rode my hybrid bicycle during a recent summer-time aerobic workout. I can't say conclusively if that was the exact number, but it occurred to me there were a lot flying around, but a lot dead too.... Are You a Sell Out? - That one simple question can be a powerful, life-altering, decision-making question, can't it? It can go on to beckon answers to more in-depth questions, like: Are you a sell out because you chose to stay at home with your kids?... Repent! The End is Near! - Part 3 - Here we are, experiencing New Year's Eve. We're thinking about kissing 2008 good-bye (and, perhaps, good riddance). Most likely, we're looking forward to tomorrow and a new beginning. I say, "Most likely," because, as a person having to deal with midlife, you may also have some other thoughts on your mind today.... Too Busy to Consciously Create? - In the day to day grind of life, we are busy. We are busy with work, with family, with success, and a myriad of other things. Too often, we don't take the time to relax.... Do You Have Barriers? - Newbies find and make reasons to stop themselves dead in their tracks. Barriers and excuses will not get you anywhere. Most will set a goal and do not go after it. They create an individual struggle to success. The enterprising person has the desire and they break through the barriers.... Clear Your Living Space - Buying and accumulating "stuff." How much stress is built up in caring for, protecting, and arranging all this stuff? Reclaim your heart, rebuild your power by simplifying your life, by not letting your possessions own you.... Do Something Worthy of Your Name - Is there a family name that brings to mind goodness and noble behavior? What about the name 'Christian'? What behavior do you expect from someone who calls himself a Christian? If you are a Christian, what behavior do you expect from yourself? Do you try to do the things Christ said to do? Or do you act like you are a citizen of this world instead of a citizen of heaven? Are you willing to do something worthy of the name 'Christian'?... Five Positive Ways to End the Year - The end of a delicious feast is often marked by coffee, an after dinner drink, and a sweet dessert. Dessert time not only provides perfect closure to a memorable meal, but also assists digestion, aids assimilation, and creates space for good conversation.... Invest in Yourself First - Reward Yourself Later - Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, these are all great investments. There is one investment that most people disregard that is really more important than anything else in our lives. It is us.... Thinking About a Change is Your First Step - When we contemplate making a change in our lives the journey has already begun. The resulting change may be quick or slow and steady, but it is already in motion.... Behind Every Successful Woman is Herself! - An amazing story of a woman who had lived two years in a refugee camp in East Africa as a young child. Her mother and siblings moved to Canada when Neseret was thirteen years old. Since then she mastered the English language, got her degree in Nursing and is now building a successful network marketing business in her spare time. She works full time as a psychiatric nurse and is the single parent of a 6 year old daughter. She also mentioned her belief in being a continual student of this industry and always needing to sharpen her skills. As she stated much like you would do with any six figure income job. What really stood out in Neseret's call is her amazing spirit of determination. She embodies a true entrepreneur that takes full ownership of her business and goes out and makes it happen.... Growing Into Wisdom - As an older woman, with a long and chequered history, any wisdom gathered over the years has been helped by my curiosity about life and a willingness to take risks. This article tells the story of my gradual acquaintanceship with Wisdom.... Why Don't We Listen - And Take Heed? - Allow your mind to wonder a bit. How many times can you recall when a thought from out of nowhere fleeted through your mind prompting you to do something. Being too busy you ignored it. But later after loss of time, money, relationships - you name it - you wished you had listened. The great prophet, Elijah, learned that seldom if ever do we get direction from the loud or extreme things in our life. He learned that God often speaks to us through a very quiet prompting. " the Lord was not in the wind not in the earthquake but a still small voice" I Kings 19:12. In order to recognize and benefit from what He says we must listen. So, why don't we listen?... There is No Place For the Hopeless Sinner Who Would Hurt All Mankind Just to Save His Own - Value is a concept that can never be ducked or hidden from, to get, you must give. With that, I begin this article. I based the title on the song "People Get Ready" written by Curtis Mayfield. Why? Because when you consider the core nature of value, there really is no place for the hopeless sinner who would hurt all mankind just to "gain his own". And I will take the rest of this article to explain my position and title on this subject.... Your Power - Right Now - Studying the influence of living each moment of life in that moment brings more energy, happiness and health. A mantra we taught our children and used daily with them remains a part of their life today. The ocean's waves remind us of how our lives move, serging high and low like the tides.... Dare to Dream HUGE! - There may be some of you out there who have given up on your dreams. Maybe you've even given up on allowing yourself to get in touch with those things that bring you real joy in life.... Formulas Don't Work - There are formulas and how-to's for losing weight, being organized, being successful, raising kids, loving your spouse, training your dog, growing your church, growing yourself, being rich and on and on. Yet, there are few formulas that seem to "fit" everyone, that "work" every time. This is what I found out.... Is Your New Year One of Hope Or Fear? - As we contemplate the New Year many of us find ourselves reflecting on what lies ahead. It's also time to look back on the year just past, gaining satisfaction from our achievements and trying to make sense, and learn from, the things we didn't get completely right.... The Science of Miracles and Manifesting Secrets - Manifesting your dream reality is a common goal shared by many. Today, discover the truths and secrets of the mind to deliberately create the life of your desires.... Today, I Saw People Sad and Depressed, I Feel the Need For a Change! - Hold on! I never believed in death, I always wanted people to live. I live, you live, we live on.... Maneuvering Through Our Evolving Universe - The last few months have been so interesting, and beyond what I could have ever dreamed up. My personal outer world looks about the same. But, I feel so different!... Straight Power and Glory Never Ever Really Made Man a King Or Woman a Queen - If straight unearned power or glory ever made man or woman a king or queen in even their conscious thinking, it would be akin to a lottery winner not being a part of the nouveau rich/new rich and a lottery winner being old money for-real. With that I begin explaining that statement in this article. If power and glory appropriated and unearned "easily" made people really happy in life and existence, then instead of ninety-five percent of lottery winners being broke in a couple of years, we would have ninety five percent of lottery winners happy with their money and investing it well and smartly.... Would'a, Could'a, Should'a! - One of my favourite soul singers called Beverly Knight recorded a great song a couple of years back. It was called "Would'a, Could'a, Should'a" and was played a lot on the radio at the time.... Gratitude and Appreciation - Why should I bother to think about the things I could be grateful for in my life? How could that make things different for me and how could it affect others?... Givers and Takers - There are givers and takers, at first blush one might assume that the more challenging task would be in the giving rather than the receiving. However for many of us taking requires a much greater sacrifice taking requires a drink of humility and trust that for some is just too bitter.... How to Make Changes in Your Life - You can make changes in your life right now. You probably don't believe me because you have been marking time for ever and ever. Am I right?... Empowerment & New Perspectives Through the Choices We Make - I have been afraid of heights for most of my adult life. I don't remember being afraid when I was young, but it sure became a problem when I got older. At the time of the following incident, I was living in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada near the river valley.... You Have the Right to Peace of Mind - The logic of peace of mind, which is every human being's right or privilege, appears obscure and hard to pin down within this universe of ours-what with the political insurgencies, work stress, family responsibilities, inflation, and global recession plaguing us-most people are on a precarious situation. What happens to this privilege of ours which has simply slipped from our fingers like sand dunes that just passes then fades away.... Achieve Your Goal - Get Help - The second letter in the word change is H. It's a reminder that we should never try to "go it alone." We should get help! There are two ways of getting help in achieving your goal; you really should try to take advantage of both of them.... Britney Spears' Circus & Ride Back to the Top - 10 Transformation Secrets to Turnaround Your Life - 10 transformation & turnaround secrets Britney Spears is learning to heal herself & resurrect her career. All trouble, child rearing, marital woes, misdemeanors, and custody battles aside - Britney Spears is overcoming postpartum depression, processing her pain, and rediscovering the woman within that her fans know and love. Britney Spears transformation & turnaround secrets.... Writing and Living Your New Story - Throughout childhood, our unconscious mind is continually storing information, experiences and feelings about every area of life. As the various experiences combine, they become the stories that run us. Learn how to change the old story and limitations into a new story for your life.... Be Gentle With Yourself - This article encourages you to love yourself and to be kind and gentle with yourself. Accept the good and bad qualities in you because no one is perfect in this world. Do not keep punishing yourself for the things beyond your control. Its only you who can make the world a beautiful place to live in by taking delight in life's pleasure.... What If You Were Persecuted? - I'm a metaphysician and as such I believe that there is one universal source energy (call it what you will), that each of us is made up of that source energy, and that my thoughts affect my life experience. It is a philosophy that embraces the core of all the world's great religions. It can sometimes be seen by some as a little "wu wu" and is occasionally subject to expressions of uncertainty by those who do not know what it means.... Dreams of Being Famous by Morning - Can dreams be fulfilled? Can a fantasy or wish be developed into something tangible, manifest into something real that you can live? You may just be asking yourself "why and more importantly how can it be so?"... What Did You Do? What Do You Want to Do? - What do you think? Like a flight of steps, or a ladder, the direction is up and down. In life, the logical thing to do is progress steadily and not fall down or trip over an obstacle.... Nurture the Seasons of Your Soul - Changing the way we live, the way we see ourselves and the world is no easy trick. Study nature's way. Learn her rhythms, her seasons, her cycles. See how she hibernates and rests during the cold winter, using that time to replenish and heal.... How to Survive in a Difficult Economic Downturn - How to maintain a sense of calm and focus in times of crisis. Five tips that will help you keep your wits when others are losing theirs.... Lending a Helping Hand - With our daily busy schedules we often miss opportunities to help others in need. Do we actually miss the opportunity, or do we chose not to serve? Read more on what seemed at first to be a burden, ended up being a blessing ... What Do You Find Wonderful - We learn something new every day. In fact some days I feel like I am learning all day long!... The Amazing Power of Gratitude - Gratitude moves the Universe. There is no more powerful feeling than gratitude and none which can bring about change in our lives more quickly. We can and should learn to be grateful in all moments-present, imagined and desired.... Who Am I? - Don't allow the roles you play in life to define who you really are. Roles are valuable but they can also be roadblocks to personal growth.... Are You Feeling the Squeeze Financially? - Financial pressure, "the squeeze," might be a sign that it is time for you to change the direction you are heading. One door may be closing, but don't focus on the closing door. Look around you for a greater door might be opening with greater opportunities ... Incredible - What a 12 Yr Old Did For an Infant With Brain Cancer - Devin Frampton is a 12 year old boy who likes to play baseball and hang out with his friends. What sets Devin apart from other youngsters is that he held a community fundraiser for an infant with brain cancer.... Pink Gerber Daisy - I have a small vase with a bunch of artificial flowers of varying styles and colors sitting on my desk at work. There are crocuses, pansies, carnations and gerber daisies. It's the last one mentioned that catches my eye, as it is a reminder of how a pink gerber daisy was able to reinforce my dream of writing about what I love and making a living at it.... Another New Year - As the New Year arrives and the old year wanes, we have yet another chance to begin again. Arbor Day will be soon and will provide us with an opportunity to treat our planet with better care and kindness. January is the most wintry month and therefore a great month to reflect and to scatter bird seed.... Finding Inspiration Everywhere - The key in finding inspiration is to apply all your five sense and be present in all that you do. The American Heritage Dictionary defines inspiration as, "the stimulation of the mind or emotion to a high level of activity or feeling."... Your Trophies and Awards Will Remain With You For Life - Work hard and be the best. Our parents influenced us to be the best we can be.... Fate and Success - Are you destined for success, or are you destined for failure? For those that think they are destined for failure, maybe you shouldn't read this article. Why? . . .... Receiving and Giving - At this time of year there is a feeling of generosity in the air. People's hearts soften, families and friends join together, people donate to charitable causes, and many share gifts with loved ones. Giving is a wonderful thing, whether it is a compliment, a smile, a word of encouragement, or a material gift. It evokes feelings of pleasure and joy in both the giver and receiver. But what about receiving?... Live Life OR Create One? - Many people tend to go through their life on an autopilot kind of mode where they just keeps doing the same things over and over and yet, secretly yearn for things to change or for things to go more to their liking. The problem with that is that we have the choice of living life or creating life.... The Best 2009 Ever - Are you ready to have the best 2009 ever? If you are ready for a brilliant new year now is the time to define your goals. Get ready to start on a fantastic journey where each day you are able to deposit your entire energy into improving by 1 percent.... Thinking Thinks About 2009 - Although 2008 was pretty rough on many counts, 2009 is going to be a great year. I'll tell you why .... Living a Life of Possibilities - Have you limited your life by what you believe? There is more for you to experience that what you have up until now. You have been given the awesome responsibility to fulfill your own personal destiny. Discover how to step into the arena of possibilities and begin to make you dreams come true.... Flourish Where You Are - There is No Better Than Here - When I moved to Arizona at age twenty-one, I noticed that cacti grow out of small cracks in the rock hills with little soil and less water against blazing heat four months out of twelve. Amazing! I was in awe, because it was a reminder for me that if a plant could flourish in those conditions then I could flourish with all that I have, which is more than a little soil and water.... You Are More Powerful Than You Think - All too often people allow their cynicism and defensiveness towards authority or others to rule their lives. These reactions might be result of having grown up with parents who over powered them and simultaneously were out of control. No one can change the past, but, you can change how you manage the present.... How to Share and Give Your Way to a Positive Attitude - You might give gifts but you don't have to spend money. It is really simple to take five minutes out of your day to do something nice for someone else.... Just Because Your a Self-Help Geek Doesn't Mean That You Are Broken - I was in the Doctor's office a few days ago when another waiting patient asked me what I was reading. It was a rather well worn copy of Think and Grow Rich and I had been occasionally reading this particular copy for nearly 50 years.... Time Left to Live - At 44 years old, I have another 30 years to find and fulfill my dreams on earth. Start today to plan your life and attain the goals you have set. You are much wiser now, and have already fulfilled many career/family obligations. Now you have to complete your life and purpose, and it is never too late to start.... A Purpose in Life - What you see is a vision of idealism. Walk the first step and make progress, towards your ultimate goal.... What Brings You Down, Will Make You Stronger! After You Defeat It! - Is cancer a fatal incident all the time, no. I want you to stand up strong, as it is the time to BE STRONG!... How Easy and Enjoyable Can Your Life Be? - Life can instantly be more rich, enjoyable and productive when you let go of struggling and open to a sense of ease and well-being. Learn to notice your physical and emotional signs of struggling and shift to an easier, more enjoyable way of living by asking yourself a simple question.... The Lost Art of Gratitude - I received a card from a friend recently that made me cry. It's not the first card I have received from her because this unusual lady likes to reach out and touch with a card. She just seems to know when to send one and the exact thing to say to lift your spirit. In fact, you might say she has a card writing ministry of sorts.... The Significance of the Feast of Tabernacles Today and the Birth of Jesus Christ - Following Yom Kippur comes the Feast of Tabernacles, at the end of September or beginning of October, when Jews remember the forty days they spent in the wilderness, living in tabernacles or booths or tents. This is the season of the year when Jesus was born. John tells us how Jesus Christ tabernacled amongst us. We need to remember that when it comes to December. Facts are important. Truth and accuracy is vital.... The 5 Gifts of Bad Times - They may be hard to see but if you're willing to look you'll see that even in bad times gifts abound! Gift of Choice: You have a choice, even in bad times which road are you going to take? Your response to bad times is always YOUR choice. Will you see what's wrong or what could be very right?... Staying in Love With Gratitude - The innocence of a child is vacant from any grim concern. When a child starts to develop, they are secure as to their needs and wants.... The True Light - In Him was life; and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:4-5 NIV) There's no denying it: Winter is here.... If You Become What You Think About, What Are You Thinking About? - One of the most commonly accepted principles of the law of attraction as well as success in general, is that you become what you think about, most of the time. So the question becomes, what are YOU thinking about?... Satan's Secret Weapon Revealed - This article explains, in very easy to understand words, the importance of quickly making the two most important decisions in any person's life, excluding marrying the right mate for life. It also provides two excellent solutions to help make those two decisions.... The Casanova Conundrum - Count Casanova was a very successful swindler and liar and had the world by the tail - as a younger man, he knew what life was about. However, in his middle and later years, he became confused and impoverished as his world had changed so much. Like so many of us, he desperately tried to explain it to himself, not knowing that to be happy, not knowing is the most peaceful state there is.... A Four Letter Word That the Foulest Mouth Will NOT Repeat - What is the four letter word that even the foulest mouth will not repeat? It's FEAR. Why are we so afraid of fear in our lives? Let's take a look at this issue and see how it can be resolved.... Some Detours in Life Are Worth Taking! - Arriving at a destination does not always go in a straight line from A to B. A river meanders its way through rocks, mountains and gorges, but eventually it finds its final destination: the sea, an ocean or a large body of water.... Read Faster - How to Do It - Reading faster is often called speed reading but does not have the same implications. Speed reading is commonly thought of as a lie that people say when they think they can read slightly faster than others. This may be the case sometimes but speed reading is entirely possible.... Speed Reading - A Proven Method - Speed Reading has been something of an enigma for many years. People who can read fast are discounted or thought of as liars. People who cannot read fast never want to actually try it for fear that it may not be true.... Self-Improvement - How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving the Area Or Spending Money? - We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little adventure into each day without spending money or leaving town. Following are twenty ideas that you can do right now.... A Good Book - Often I am surprised when I hear someone say that they can't stand to be alone. I love to be alone. You see, I follow my aunt's theory.... Food is Fuel For Your Brain - You cannot think if you do not eat. This article talks about the importance of feeding your brain so that you will be able to reach your potential. It's a good practice for self-improvement.... I Think I'm Getting Old! - There are many signs of aging in one's life. The most important part of growing old, however, is the attitude that you hold towards it.... Memory - How it Works - Sometimes people say that they have a "bad memory" without knowing that there are actual several processes that work together to form the memory. This article explains each step of the process that is required to form a "good memory".... Alone Time - Spend it Wisely - Truth be known, people need time alone. Even those who equate alone time with loneliness need it. Being alone is necessary for contemplation, reflection and to experience oneself as the unique being that one truly is. While many people will take time away from others to complete a project or meet a deadline, this type of alone time is focused on something other than oneself. Alone time to focus on oneself is necessary and beneficial.... Listening to Your Own Self-Talk - Thoughts are constantly going through our heads. Do you listen to yours? What would you learn about yourself if you did?... Self-Talk - What Style of Music Does Your Self-Talk Resemble? - My dad used to say that he always knew who was at home when he arrived. If he smelled something cooking he knew it was my sister, Debbie. If he heard piano music he knew it was me.... You Grow When You Volunteer - Millions of dollars in volunteer hours are given each year in North America. Besides helping society and charitable organizations, it also helps the individual volunteers to develop skills and grow as people.... What is Learned Helplessness? - It may be difficult to understand why some people put up with unhealthy situations. This article helps to explain the condition of learned helplessness.... Resolutions, Commitment, Goals and Objectives - Did you notice how many times your were encouraged to write resolutions and goals for 2009? Many of the ads mentioned "with the economy". The subtle or not so subtle message here is that if you write goals, then the economy doesn't matter.... Stories Can Be a Healing Tool to Restore Faith, Hope and Inner Strength - Transformational stories are a like a medicine cabinet for the soul, reminding us of lessons learned and restoring focus, intention and perspective. Stories if written in a certain way can bring courage, hope, healing and a sense of belonging to something greater.... That DRAINED Feeling - The Effects of Physiology on Energy Levels - We have times in life when our energy levels simply evaporate into thin air. And when this happens and we've still got more to do, it is ironically and especially taxing.... 2009 A New Year - Make a Universal Resolution - We strive our whole lives to bring meaning to our consciousness, to feel as though we are here for a purpose; to have that meaningful relationship with ourselves, our beliefs in external entities of whatever one's vision of God is, and to counter the selfishness that is programmed as a survival mechanism that usually gets out of hand, in old accustomed, and therefore generally excused, behavior of tacit acceptance or outright deviousness of our human race causing the suffering and death of others. It is this "meaning" that eludes most both the stringent atheist and ... Was This the Best Year of Your Life? - Time to reflect on what the last year meant to you. What did you do that you are proud of?, What makes you smile? What accomplishments did you make? What friends did you make? How has your life improved? On the flip side, what can you learn from the errors you made? What decisions would you change? What did not work for you?... Telling the Truth - Not everyone tells the truth. The consequences are not only clear for adults but also for children when someone is involved with falsehood. This article examines some of the motivations and effects that occur when a person is dishonest.... You Can Quit Smoking! - Quitting smoking is not as hard as it seems, if .you understand why you smoke! Too many stop-smoking programs focus only on breaking your Nicotine addiction. However, Nicotine addiction is really only a small part, a very small part of the cigarette smoking habit.... Breaking Free From Your Mind Prison - I'm sure you've wondered why the same piece of advice or knowledge has dramatically different impacts on different people. And maybe you know the answer ... Don't Believe Everything You Think - Your Mind can be your most powerful tool- or like a vicious monkey on your back. Find out how to eliminate the monkey and start living again.... What Has Age Got to Do With It? - Are you telling yourself that you are "too old" for this, that or something? If you are you are creating your reality by those thoughts and spoken words. The fact is: There is little that is truly limited by a maximum age.... Art of Concentration - The ability to concentrate is one with which we are all born, yet the stress and pressure of modern life allow us little time to fine this wondrous gift. It only takes a few basic exercises to start to train the mind and open our inner potential.... Where People Too Often Fail in Life - You probably know this by now, but it needs saying anyway. Why? It's simple. To know how to succeed, you need to know what is failure, learn it and do not repeat it again ... Your Thoughts Become Things - Here we have saints from three different spiritual traditions saying essentially the same thing. What are these saints trying to tell us? They are telling us that our thoughts become things and that with our thoughts we create our reality.... The Business of You - Out With the Old and in With the New - Recently, my family moved homes. We moved only 2 miles away in the same city so a lot of our daily lives remained unchanged. However, what I found is that there was a part of me that struggled to move forward, to move ahead.... Stop - Don't Make Those New Year's Resolutions - Resolutions often fail and even backfire. If you made them, take them back.... Free Your Mind in 2009 - We have no control over what happens in the world, but we do have control over our individual ego-minds which is present within each one of us. It too runs lack, fear, blame and self-righteousness. The ego-mind thoughts left unchecked, create negative emotions. Embrace those emotions as you would a small, confused child.... Making Changes in Your Life - When we go through our lives, we are always faced with choices. Through these choices, we attract whatever situations and circumstances will come our way. We can blame other people all that we want and we can complain about these circumstances till we are blue in the face, but in the end it is always up to us what happens in our lives.... Self Improvement - 3 Steps to Unlocking the Secret - Developing your mental power in order to activate the law of attraction is one of the most powerful things you can learn. Many people are amazed by how much more they accomplish in the lives by consciously using the law of attraction to their benefit.... Three Steps to Make Sure Your New Year's Resolution is a Success - Most New Year's resolutions fall by the way side within the first 30 to 60 days. However, if you want to increase your chances for success, then there are three things you need to follow.... Awareness is the Key to Personal Growth and Self Discovery - If there is one thing you need in order to help yourself on this journey to self discovery it's awareness. Awareness is the state of being conscious of something or a sense of knowing (either by perception or by means of information) and is your key to making real and lasting change. Without awareness you will continue to do the things that you are doing that keep you stuck, stop you from taking risks, make you hate change and limit you from developing your full potential.... Arguments - Resolve Them - Arguments are nothing more than two or more people failing to hear, understand and acknowledge the other's point of view. Wow! Is that all it is? Yes, that is the basis for an argument. One can discuss issues without 'an argument' if one is willing to truly hear, understand and acknowledge the other's perspective, feelings, beliefs, values and experiences.... Personal Development in Religion and Science - What does religion and science have to do with personal development and the manifestation of your dreams? Find out in this article and uncover the truth to building the life of your dreams.... Simple Pleasures - Several years ago, I eschewed the traditional New Year's Resolution (which I failed to maintain 100% of the time anyway) in favor of a theme for the year. As opposed to a list of "will do's" that the resolutions stipulated, the theme was a gentler way of turning my attention toward the areas in my life that were most in need of attention.... How to Build Up and Not Beat Down With Our Words - Have you ever thought how your words affect others? Are the ones you love affected the most because we know how they will react to the different things we say? The truth of the matter is we are all guilty of hurting someone with our words whether it's intentional or not. The problem is when we see the effect we continue to do it because we know the reaction.... What is Character? - Character is an evaluation of a particular individual's moral qualities. It can also imply a variety of attributes including the existence of lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, fortitude, honesty and loyalty, or of good behaviors or habits. When someone is a moral character, it is primarily referring to the assemblage of qualities that distinguish one individual from another.... Greener in 2009 - How do you want to make your life better in the coming year? We have heard a lot these last few months about a Greener Planet. What are you doing to make this a greener planet? Tips and guides.... Fulfill Your True Potential, Dare to Believe You Can Live Your Life's Purpose - If I paid you £10,000 an hour to fulfill your purpose would be able to find 5- 10 hours a week to work your purpose. Of course if you are going to be paid £10,000 an hour most people would find the 5-10 hours a week. Therefore, the question is not that you are too busy, the question is how you choose to spend your time.... Perfectionist - 10 Ways to Tell If You Are One - If you are reading this, chances you are a perfectionist! A perfectionist is someone who holds the underlying belief that perfection can be attained and it should be.... Seven Secrets of Hope For the New Year - Is this going to be a phenomenal year for you? By the time you finish reading this article you will feel optimistic and hopeful that this is the year that your dreams will come true.... Accept Yourself Just As Your Are - "Where you are and what you are right now has to be made right, even if you don't like it that much. Nevertheless, it is you. By criticizing and negating the current circumstances, what you are saying is that you are not okay.... Leaving a Legacy - Do you know what sort of impact you want to make on the world and how your business and your life factor into that? Maybe it's because a good college friend died recently in a tragic accident. Perhaps it's because the year is winding down and we're all naturally focusing on closing one chapter and starting another.... Give Yourself the Gift of Time - Spending time reflecting away from work can help you find clarity on your business and life. I had never heard the word "entrepreneur" until I went to college in California in the '80s. As a kid, I wanted a career in international business because I spoke French and thought jobs in finance sounded cool (my father and both grandfathers were commercial bankers).... Self Improvement - Life is What You Make it Out to Be - We are going to discuss Self Improvement and the fact that life is what you make it out to be. In this world we live in today, you have all of the opportunity in the world, literally, to be anything that you want to be, go anywhere that you want to go, be anyone that you want to be, and go see anything you want to see.... 4 Principals to Get an Accurate Result! - Personality tests and Personality Quizzes are valuable tools for us to understand ourselves, to improve ourselves, to build better relationships with others, to discover our potentials, and to improve our career development. If you really want to get an accurate result, please remember the following principles:... Regret, Emotion and Decision Making - Regret can erode your mind and hinder your efforts to move forward. Regret is a feeling of guilt that results from having made a bad decision usually out of emotion or erroneous assumptions, mostly out of emotion though. Such decisions can usually lead to unexpected consequences. Frequently, regret results when an obnoxious truth hidden by one party is discovered by the other party.... Time to Slow Down! - The pace of life is accelerating. It may be time to rethink things and slow down.... Acoustic Guitar For Beginners - Have you every thought about learning acoustic guitar as a beginner? If you have, you are not alone. For many, many years, people have become fascinated by picking up a guitar and making beautiful music with it. Now that the internet has come to life, there are even free resources online to help a beginner learn how to play the acoustic guitar.... How to Easily Save at Least 50% on Every Personal Development Product! - If this does not get you excited then nothing will! This article is written for two kinds of people in mind- for someone who, financially, things are difficult. And for someone who cannot craft a personal roadmap to success, happiness, contentment etc! This article will shed some light!... Why Earning Money is Not Your Real Purpose - And How to Know What Is - You may have been told that you need to earn money and be successful, but it really isn't what life is about. Find out how to tell real life purposes apart from the false ones.... Respect In Your Life - Respect is esteem for, or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability. If you want to put it simpler it is to acknowledge someone with value. Everyone need to have Respect, even a Queen, President, Diplomat, or a Boss.... Having a Great Memory Between the Ages of 20 and 50 - People aged 20 to 50 often talk about the need for a 'good' memory but what actually constitutes a 'good' memory? You could for example remember the exact minute that the bus turned up on a particular day or the exact time that you started eating your lunch yesterday but are these memories really that helpful when you can't remember where you left your house keys last night?... Having a Great Memory Past 50 - For the typical 50+ person, memories are split into two categories - those that they have to remember and those that they want to remember. You may know what this statement means already however a short explanation will help.... The Power of Visualization & Mental Imagery - Guided imagery is a way of using the imagination in a focused, directed way to help mind and body heal, stay strong, and perform as needed. It is focused attention on an inner, mental picture or a statement of belief. It is the mental representation of an object, place, event, or situation (Murray & Zentner, 1997; Post-White, 1998).... Facing Oneself - Path to Peace of Mind - Looking at your feelings in a constructive way helps you to avoid projecting your feelings onto others. Discovering the root cause of your need to cope by projecting is important. You are the only one you are fooling by masking your true feelings by projecting onto others. You will enhance your relationships by looking at yourself and improving on those issues that are hindering you from being yourself and allowing who you truly are to come through.... Alone in the Dark - Life's Greatest Paradox - Have you sensed you are alone with your feelings, and that seemingly no one can understand how you feel? This is one of life's greatest paradoxes that you are the only one who feels as you do. Your feelings might compel you to want to run away from it all. These seemingly alien feelings are buried treasure full of opportunity and inspiration if you are willing to look, listen and trust that what is buried is what you need to look at in order to know yourself better and to become more of who you truly are.... Wow Your Listener & Audience - Regardless of whether they agree with you, people will be impressed by your wisdom rather than by your zealousness. Present your ideas with conviction rather than zeal that might be misunderstood, and you will discover that people are more receptive to you.... Thoughts - How to Choose Them - The book and movie, 'The Secret,' clearly explains that our thoughts create our experiences. If you are not convinced that your thoughts create what you experience then think about the fact that you can experience something at the same time as someone else and he or she has a different reaction to the experience than you did.... Money, Health and Happiness - If at this particular time in your life the accumulation of wealth is high on your priority list and you are spending the better part of your waking hours pursuing the almighty dollar, then perhaps you will be interested in a study that recently came out of the University of London. The University has created the financial equivalent for life's pains and pleasures. It has made some surprising and fascinating finding!... Why We Take Our Safety For Granted - We take our safety for granted because, quite simply, we take calculated risks to ensure our comfort. Some of these risks are perfectly acceptable as the consequence is minor; but some risks are fraught with danger and sooner or later we stand to 'cop it.'... Optimize Your Brain For the New Year - Got your New Year's Resolutions formulated yet? Neither do I, but they are going to be similar to what I have been doing for the last several years anyway, which is to continue to develop another income doing something I am fascinated by, learning how to build an online business, so that I can have the freedom to do what I am already doing, earning a living following my interests.... The Domains of Life - The result in the end of Forum was quite relieving and we all felt like 'free birds" ready to take off life in a new direction and heights. The most interesting part was when I came to know about the domains of our life.... Change - Manage it Well - "Change is inevitable. Change is constant." - Benjamin Disraeli. While this poignant statement is quite simple, it means different things to different people. Our lives are filled with constant change and growth. However, you need to remember to be gentle with yourself. Given that change is constant and inevitable, it can create a sense of unease as one pushes to keep up with change created by outside factors and the changes one creates.... 8 Suggested New Year's Resolutions - The occasion of a New Year is a natural point to review what's gone and what's coming. Some people don't believe in New Year's Resolutions but even if they only come of age a tenth of the time, surely they're worth it regarding our commitment to ongoing self-improvement.... Do You Use Your Subconscious Mind Properly to Achieve What You Want in Life? I Bet You Don't - Do you Use Your Subconscious Mind to achieve what you want in life? The subconscious mind is one of our greatest assets. It is the home of our intellectual factors that include: reason, intuition, imagination, perception, memory and the will. When we use the subconscious mind correctly, we can create anything that is in harmony with natural universal law.... The Universal Law of Allowance - When you desire something and you don't trust it, it's as good as not coming! When you desire something and hope, it's coming -- but you gotta be patient. When you desire something and you know it's coming, patience isn't an element because it's coming rapidly enough that evidence is showing up all over the place. So your optimism is easy to experience when you see evidence.... Seeing it Really is Believing It! - Have you ever imagined how you would respond if you were robbed or attacked, psychologically practiced an imagined argument with your colleagues, had a daydream about the death of a loved one, or imagined the worst achievable outcome to a situation you were experiencing? These are all situations in which you are using mental imagery to create thing you do not want in your life!... Being Materialistic - Why are some people more materialistic than others? What is it about owning certain things that causes some of us to act the way we do? Take the modern-day... 6 Reasons Why Being a Perfectionist Leads You to Failure - Perfectionism - does it really enable you or disable you? Here are 6 glaring reasons why being a perfectionist isn't so perfect. Are you a perfectionist? Read on to find out more.... Follow Your Gut Intuitions - We are equipped with an internal guidance system that directs us in what decisions to make and what to avoid in life. Learning how to follow this system and to apply it into our lives will bring us eveything that we want if we know how to use it. Read on to find out more.... Inner Security is an Inside Job - When you rely on yourself for your innermost needs you become stronger, balanced, and whole. Thus, you are able to meet life on equal ground with others and together you can create a happy and strong relationship.... People 101 - A Quick Guide to Personalities - This is a quick lesson on how people are different. By different I mean in terms of their personality, their personal development and also the people they associate themselves with. Let me elaborate, have you noticed how some people just happen to be more determined then others?... Is Your Need For Instant Success Keeping You From Achieving Your Goals! - We all want to succeed We all know what it takes to succeed. But we very rarely do what it takes. Are you willing to pay the price?... How to Find Personalities - Yellow - An in-depth look at the yellow personality type. Characteristics and traits. Pro's and con's.... How to Find Personalities - Blue - The Pro's and Con's of a blue type personality. An overview of what they are. We are going to continue to discuss the meaning of colors and today we are going to discuss the blue personality type.... Abundance Attracting - How do we have freedom of mind and learn to attract abundance? With deliberate thought and effort, whatever you desire you can achieve. It's all about attracting what you want and not focusing on what you don't want, and it is within your power to do this.... Most Powerful Personal Development Tool? - Discover the Most Effective and The Most Powerful Personal Development Technique available today and improve all areas of your life effortlessly. Remember you have nothing to do by your self the technology does all the hard work for you.... 7 Key Strategies to Effortless Decision Making - You are faced with a decision. Whether it is personal or professional, it can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, worried or stuck. Perhaps you are apprehensive about the outcome of your decision or whether you should make it or not, or you just don't know what to do. Think of decisions as change, movement, alignment and opportunities to grow and learn. Read more .... Are Your Wishes Coming True Or Holding You Back? - What did you wish for when you were a young boy or girl? Perhaps you wished for a new wagon, bike, doll, beebee gun, racing car, Barbie, skates or hockey stick etc. Your parents or grandparents were probably wishing for heat, food, or a new pencil, a pair of shoes, a new dress, or a hair ribbon, a hat, mitts or scarf. Today's kids wish for things like X Box 360, PS 3, I Pods, cell phones, designer shoes and clothes, purses etc. Times have changed but it's not the times that are the problem, it's our thinking within our wishing. Read more ... Will 2009 Be Your Best Year Ever? - It's New Year resolution time again, when we sit down and dream about how we'd like to change our lives - perhaps to get fit, earn more money, spend more time with the family, start a new business or move abroad. And with the global economic situation seemingly all doom and gloom, now is in many ways the perfect opportunity to dust off those dreams and start taking real steps towards achieving them.... Beautiful From the Inside Out - The cliche, 'Beauty is only skin deep,' has more poignant value than at first glance. Many people do not take the time to notice and acknowledge how beautiful they are as a human being. It is unfortunate that we were taught from a young age to not 'brag' or to not consider ourselves as beautiful humans inside and out, because it was considered vain to do so.... Get Rid of Clutter in Your Life - Last week I talked about New Year's resolutions, because now is the time to start preparing for the changes you wish to make. On the same token, I want to discuss getting rid of unwanted clutter in your life. This clutter, both emotional and physical clutter, will simply get in the way of living a healthy and productive life. Now is a great time to cleanse from the inside out. Most people assume clutter is the physical things you hold on to year after year, assuming one day you will need it.... Dramatically Speed Up Your Awakening With Ho'Oponopono - Discover an amazingly powerful and very simple ancient Hawaiian process which you can use to clear any issues in your life and speed up your process of awakening to living the life of your dreams. Anyone can do it, any time. It really is very easy!... Change Your Life With a Rope Access Job on Offshore Oil Rigs - When you land that all important first offshore job, you'll be thinking what most people think; what will it like working in a strange and unusual environment?. This article explains what its like to work in this rewarding (and highly paid!) environment.... Enlightenment - Unending Process - Evolution is an unending process. You need to allow yourself to evolve in your unique fashion. Thus, accepting the process as is, rather than to have enlightenment for enlightenment sake, you will have the pleasure of learning in the search for significance itself.... Beyond the Bucket List - Regrets haunt some people all of their lives - they could have, might have, should have syndrome. I notice when I focus on my regrets it conveniently takes me away from the moment I am in and negates any need to make further choices. Funny that!... Abundant Thought - "Whenever I feel abundant, abundance finds me." If are interested in having a better lifestyle, and attracting more abundance, here are some thoughts to ponder and steps to take: Physiology changes psychology. What does that mean? What that means is that when you feel stuck or blocked, changing your body's position and moving a little, may also change your thoughts. Even simple movements like head movements, getting up from your chair, walking across the room etc, can often help to get answers.... A New Year - Are You Ready to Receive the Desires of Your Heart? - Are you ready for the new year? Do you have a plan? Do really want your desires of your heart? If you're not sure what to do for the coming year, month or even week this article is for you.... Enlightenment - Live it Anywhere - If you have a compelling sense to travel in search of teachers and experiences, then, follow that compelling sense as it is part of your unique journey. However, if you can not afford such an expense, allow yourself to continue on your enlightenment journey wherever you go. You can spend your time in your home with your medication practice and all the other tools mentioned in this article.... Jungian Shadow Work Takes Healing to New Levels - Psychologist Carl Jung is renowned for his work involving dream analysis and the Subconscious mind; but perhaps one of the most important areas of his work is that of the Shadow. The Shadow is identified as the "darker or hidden sides" of our self; that which is not yet brought to light. More specifically, the emotions and aspects of our self less appealing to our nature: greed, jealousy, lust, hatred, etc. And all those things we find shocking and appalling, exist within our very own human nature ... Five New Year Resolutions - The Student Way - This is an article about new years resolutions that students should make. The article has a humorous tone, but does have some very good advice for students!... Is There Ever a Need For Self-Improvement? - Is Self-Improvement ever worthy of serious consideration? Should you adapt your personality to suit others and maintain the status-quo? We are bombarded with varying ways of altering ourselves - be it physically or psychologically, but would it not be a more stable existence if we learnt to accept our faults?... Pride - Don't Take it Personally - Pride is ego's way of creating an illusion that we are in possession of some wonderful human quality. Pride is fleeting - it comes and goes with the tides of time and no one else really gives a damn except for a brief moment that you possess it.... Self Love - Sometimes we are like an empty cup. We struggle to have a sense of self and say out loud things like "why does my life feel empty" or why can't I make friends". Our soul or our inner world is a cup we fill up with love. Some people have so much it overflows you will know them by the joy you feel in their presence.... Standing Naked in Our Truth - It seems cliche to say the most important question you will ever ask yourself is "Who am I?" It is the question that has led to a thousand self help books yet do we ever have the courage to sit naked in the truth of our identity?... Taking it One Step at a Time - People always ask how do I make it through this or how do I create change or fulfill my potential. It is simple one step at a time.... Judging Or Giving an Opinion? - Everyone knows that when someone judges another, or someone judges you, it is a negative emotional experience. As a result, you might naturally want to avoid being judgmental, but this gets confusing when you suppress thoughts that could be offering guidance or enhancing the quality of the conversation.... Jealousy Or Envy - Inspire Yourself to Greater Heights - When you look at others as examples, you can see ways to visualize what you would like to create in your life. When you use others as examples you are reminding yourself that it can be done, and you know you can choose to create a similar experience in your life. You can choose to allow what feels like jealousy or envy to lead you to a place of visualizing what you want to create.... Obama's Secret Characteristics - Presence, Agility, Stamina - They Could Be Yours in 2009 - 2009 is a year that will welcome the much-vaunted President-elect Barack Obama, a leader who'll have the hopes of the Western world on his shoulders and beneath his wings. There are three words that could very well describe Obama; words with meaning that could transform us too.... Personal Finance section / feed discontinued - The AME Info Personal Finance section / RSS feed has now been discontinued. The content has been moved to the Banking section (www.ameinfo.com/banking). RSS users please go to www.ameinfo.com/rss to subscribe to the new feed.... New credit card offers discounts for shoppers - 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 purchases at di... 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 Lifestyle Man... 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 much as $1... 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.... Copyright © 2009, Opt-in Email 4 You. All Rights Reserved. |