7,912 articles on "self_improvement"

Nothing ever stays the same.

Nothing ever stays the same. On the one hand we despise change yet on the other we don’t want to stagnate and become boring. Yet our habits keep us locked into a course of action day after day, year after year. The way we think, the way we behave, ...

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The Power of Negative Thinking

For some reason, most people find it easier to think in a negative way than in a positive manner. It seems that some effort is needed to think positive thoughts, whereas negative thoughts come easily and uninvited. This has much to do with education ...

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Reflections After Christmas About Health & Prosperity in the New Year

Another Christmas come and gone. What a workout for the emotions!I’m the EQ Coach, it’s true, but that doesn’t mean I know all there is to know about emotional management – it’s a lifelong proposition; and it doesn’t mean my emotions donâ...

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The Lost Treasure Returns

The Lost Treasure Returns..by Mike MooreAbout fifteen years ago I had the pleasure of teaching a young woman who was one of the most gifted high school seniors I have ever met. Not only was she brilliant in Math and Science, but she was also extremel...

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When Hearts Turn

We stood on the bluffs three blocks from our home, our eyesreaching out to the scenery which expanded for miles across the Valley.Katherine inhaled deeply and said, "You have to admit it: Bakersfield really is beautiful."How many times had I looked a...

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10 Compelling Reasons to “Stop Singing the Blues” Part II

6. Cultivate your strengthsWhen you work to develop your inner strengths, you:· polish your diamond and stop singing the blues· will become more confident, optimistic and focused. The more developed your strengths, the more likely you are to aspire...

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5 Awesome Actions of Highly Creative Leaders!

How many times have you wondered why you are unable to"think-out-of-the-box" more often?We are all products of our environment and our backgroundsusually prevent us from viewing situations with the uniqueeyes of our personal experience.However, the l...

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Are You Addicted To Your Activities

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated.Title: Are You Addicted To Your Activities...

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Lectio Divina Spiritual Bible Reading

Lectio divina is a very useful and practical discipline for spiritual growth. Rooted in ancient monasticism, the practice is a fourfold cycle: Reading, Meditation, Prayer, and Contemplation. In fact, the term itself means “sacred reading.” Readin...

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12 Reasons You Should Learn to Play the Piano

All right, folks, here you go: My 12 reasons why you should start learning how to play the piano. Immediately. As in today. This very minute. Okay, fine, finish this article first, THEN get started. And yes, I know that there are more than just 12 re...

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