Keeping Charge Over Your Life
What does a sense of having control over your life have to do with successful aging?
When we enter this later phase ...Read More »
Author: The Pacific Institute
The World Around Us
To some extent, each of us is affected by the environment around us. But, when your happiness depends on what goes on ar...Read More »
The Next Three Feet
Did you know that the secret to success could be summed up in one word? No? Well, read on.
For over 45 years, we hav...Read More »
Getting Tough, Being Tough
Is there anything good about bad times? It is very difficult to look at the massive destruction in the wake of earthquak...Read More »
Finding Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone knows how to go about getting there. Today, let's talk about a couple of wa...Read More »
Reflected Behaviors
Have you heard it said, that the things you see and dislike in others are things you probably dislike about yourself?
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Getting Un-Comfortable
It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. If it happens gradually over time and in small enough incr...Read More »
Guides Along the Way
Who do you listen to? Who do you allow to guide your growth and development? Today, let's talk about the value of good g...Read More »
The Placebo Effect
What does the sugar pill have in common with potential? More than you might think. A placebo, sometimes called a suga...Read More »
The Value of Touch in Caring Relationships
Have you hugged your kids today? This isn't just "bumper sticker" philosophy. Today, let's talk about the importance of ...Read More »
Heart, Brains, Courage & the Power of Belief
Have you ever thought of "The Wizard of Oz" as a story about the power of beliefs? With the holidays fast approaching, i...Read More »
Flavoring the Day Ahead
Do you know that the words you use are not only a reflection of your attitudes, but that the words you choose can also c...Read More »
You, First
If you are interested in pursuing personal growth, does this necessarily mean you are a selfish person? Today, let's loo...Read More »
The Mindset of Is
Have you ever heard of the concept of "is-ness?" "Is-ness" is not a term that you are likely to see in a textbook. (Ther...Read More »
Smile and Change the World
From a sign in a store window: "Let Your Smile Change the World. Don't Let the World Change Your Smile." A sage piece of...Read More »
People Listen to Me
There was an interesting past article from Harvard Biz Review - "Stop Underestimating Your Own Influence." It began with...Read More »
Banishing Shame
There is a strong, direct relationship between low self-esteem and shame. Today, let's explore this relationship. We ...Read More »
Taking Responsibility
Do you believe that you create your own reality? Or do you believe that reality is something "out there" over which you ...Read More »
Think of the Possibilities!
It is a great gift to be able to find the good in bad situations, and it is a gift you can give yourself, if you choose ...Read More »
Where Thought Goes…
How important is mental preparation when it comes to achieving a goal that is within your reach? When you decide on a...Read More »
Understanding the Values of Others
As we talked about yesterday, knowing what your personal values are is important. But knowing what other peoples' values...Read More »
What are Your Values?
What does getting what you want in life have to do with values? There is a connection, and let's take a look at it today...Read More »
Work and Play
A couple of questions as we start the week: First, what do you absolutely love to do? And secondly, how well do you do i...Read More »
Gain or Loss: Where is Your Focus?
How good are you at focusing your attention? This is an extremely valuable skill, and vital to the learning process. So,...Read More »
Taking a Risk
Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? For a great many of us, the answer would be, "No!" In this day and age, that isn'...Read More »
Finding the Way
When you are presented with a serious challenge, how do you respond? When you have been dealt a difficult blow by life, ...Read More »