8,393 articles on "self"

Are You Invisible?

Are You Invisible? by: Margaret Paul Ellen was brought up to be invisible. She was taught to be very tuned into others’ feelings and needs, but to never have any of her own. Her family made it clear to her that her job was to give to them but ...

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Making Excuses

Making Excuses by: Beth Dargis I edited and re-edited my article. I had to make sure it was just so. Then I procrastinated on writing the query letter to get my article published. The house needed cleaning, I ran out of stamps, the letter wasn&a...

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Don't Let the Boogeyman Steal Your Dreams

Don't Let the Boogeyman Steal Your Dreams by: Sulana Stone The boogeyman lurking in the closet scares the bejesus out of little kids. Big people know the imaginary monster from their childhood isn't real. Yet, adults freeze in their ...

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Encouraging Blossoms of Achievement

Encouraging Blossoms of Achievement by: Steve Brunkhorst The tiny dogwood sapling was only a twig when my mother planted it years ago. At age four, with a red wagon and bucket, I was happy to carry water to anything that grew, even to the full g...

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Need A Solution For Trouble? Try This Breath Of Fresh Air!

A Solution For Trouble? Try This Breath Of Fresh Air! by: Richard Vegas I just heard the story of a man who hired a plumber to restore an old farmhouse. After he had finished a rough first day on the job he realized he had a flat tire which made...

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Five Secrets to Creating a “Goal” Medal Life – Part II

Recently, Joy and I had the pleasure of speaking at a conference of Educational Office Professionals in Baltimore, MD. The other speakers included Ms. Deborah Phelps, mother of six-time gold medalist in the 2004 Summer Olympics swimmer Michael Phelp...

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The Ultimate Reason To Become A Millionaire

The Ultimate Reason To Become A MillionaireBy Mike LitmanWhy should you strive for financial success?For the money you will receive? For the attention you might garner? What is your reason? I would like to suggest another reason for you to consider.R...

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Have You Seen Your Rascal Today

Want a surefire way a way to become more creative? Let your rascal out.Your Rascal in the CornerDennis the Menace was always being put in the corner for doing something bad. Yet the bad thing he did caused us to laugh because there was something so r...

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Persistence!

PERSISTENCE©Lee Wise 2002I couldn't believe it I placed! My first swim meet. I felt GREAT!! In fact, I felt so great that I decided tojoin South Bend's local AAU swim team. Me, an AAU swimmer! The more I swam the moreI was enjoying my...

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE

Dr. Wayne Dyer - HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE - June 2003 Could 2003 be your lucky year - the one in which you fulfill a dream, improve your health, increase prosperity and feel happier? Absolutely, says bestselling author Wayne Dyer, whose lat...

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