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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The Winner’s Circle
Give Up on the Facade
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 for Your Personal Journey
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 Strength of a Sugar Pill
What does the sugar pill have in common with potential? More than you might think. Read on. A placebo, sometimes call...Read More »
Reinforcing Relationships
Have you hugged your kids today? This isn’t just “bumper sticker” philosophy. Dr. Martin Seligman includes Relatio...Read More »
Finding What You Already Have – 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 approachin...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 »
Creating Our ‘A-Game’
If you are interested in pursuing personal growth, does this necessarily mean you are a selfish person? Not necessarily,...Read More »
The Importance of Is-ness
Have you ever heard of the concept of “is-ness?” “Is-ness” is not a term that you are likely to see in a tex...Read More »
Banning Self Judgment
There is no better way to assure an ample supply of pain in your life than the destructive habit of self-blame. It damag...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 pi...Read More »
Valuable and Worthwhile
There was an interesting past article from Harvard Biz Review – “Stop Underestimating Your Own Influence.” It bega...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 »
Grabbing Hold of Responsibility
Do you believe that you create your own reality? Or do you believe that reality is something “out there” over which ...Read More »
Making the Best of Bad Times
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 »
Thought and Energy
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 the status of other people...Read More »
Defining Your Values
What does getting what you want in life have to do with values? There is a connection. Let’s take a look at it today.
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Energy and Enthusiasm
A couple of questions for this week: First, what do you absolutely love to do? And secondly, how well do you do it? N...Read More »
The Subject is Focus
How good are you at focusing your attention? This is an extremely valuable skill, and vital to the learning process. So,...Read More »
Learning to Take the 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 ...Read More »
Finding a 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 »
Letting Go
Do you ever feel jealous? Most of us do every so often, but it is jealous behavior, not feelings, that causes us trouble...Read More »
Expressing the Purpose Within
If your life has an important purpose, does that make you a more valuable human being? If you are a regular receiver ...Read More »
Personal Power
What do the words “personal power” make you think of? These two words together could be perceived as either positive...Read More »
Making Time to be Alone
When was the last time you really spent quality time . . . with yourself? We’re not talking about the few seconds tha...Read More »