One piece of advice that I’ve come across in the writings of several life coaches is that we should act in our own best interests. My initial reaction to this is to feel uncomfortable – like most peop...
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Every day we communicatewhether orally or written. Not a day goes by that were not communicating in some way with someone. If you work outside your home, you communicate with the people you work with....
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You may have noticed a recent backlash against productivity in some parts of the personal development community. If you have found yourself second guessing the value of this subject, it may be worth g...
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The events of the past few months and especially this week are disturbing and troubling at best. Food and gas prices are rising faster than they have in a long, long, time. The value of our retirement...
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This is one of my favorite posters. It hangs where I can see it from my desk:12 and ½ Writing Rules from AllPosters.com. Everything on there is good advice for any writer, especially those working on ...
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Common wisdom has it you should plan out your career in detail otherwise you set yourself up for failure. So why should you do something as crazy as setting fire to your detailed career plan? Heres wh...
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Whenever I went camping as a Boy Scout, they would always tell us to Leave this place better than you found it. Some people would visit the campsite and leave plenty of trash behind, but not us. Not o...
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It seems like every sleep expert has reduced the fascinating topic of sleep to a boring set of rules:Keep your room dark. Take a warm bath. Keep the bedroom for sleep and sex only. Avoid caffeine x ho...
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“I am an old man and I have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened” - Mark TwainWhat Is worry? Worry is a very strong feeling of anxiety. Its fear of the unknown - the thought t...
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Theres no denying that our friends have a tremendous impact on our lives. Good friends make the good times even better, and the bad times more bearable. We learn and grow by sharing our thoughts and e...
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Our time is a precious commodity that we cant afford to waste. It is a finite resource that is used up whether we like it or not. If we dont choose to spend it in a particular way, the world around ...
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There’s nothing better than knowing you’ve made someone happy – especially if you can do so in some simple, thoughtful way. Here’s ten easy ways to make someone smile today: I guarantee you’ll be smil...
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No regrets! Its a popular stance to take, an uber-cool Hollywood cliché - but I dont buy it. Just sounds like theyre kidding themselves to me. Ask yourself this: can you honestly say that you have nev...
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Why are some couples happier than others? What is the “secret” for a great relationship? With certain couples it is clear there is something about the way they interact that makes it obvious they have...
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I believe if something is important enough to remember, it’s important enough to write down. This doesn’t just apply to random to-do tasks or events to put on your calendar. I write down goals, idea...
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Do you appreciate life? It might be easy to reply with a quick yes to this question, but how much intensity did you put into your answer? The fact is, even those of us with a generally positive attitu...
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Believe it or not, I actually owned a small amount of Netscape stock right after it went public in the mid ‘90s. I watched in awe as the price soared and my little investment doubled in value. I felt ...
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Failed relationships are one of the biggest causes of stress and unhappiness in life. Working on successful relationships, whether they are with our children, parents, friends or partners, is one of t...
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For the past few years, I have been in a position of management at a fairly large organization. Not large like Microsoft or Coca Cola, but big enough to have taught me some really important things abo...
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Life is full of contradictions. People say they want health food, but McDonalds still makes billions of dollars each year. People say they want to work satisfying jobs, but end up chasing after the ...
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