Self-Improvement: Where Do You Invest Your Time?

Often I hear people complain about not having enough time to do certain things.  We all have 24 hours a day.  If you are willing to be honest about where you are investing your time, you will likely find creative ways to do the things you are now missing.
Think about places that might be eating [...]

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Business – Creating a Wonderful Environment – Ten Reasons Why People Will Want to Work With You

We live in a world where many people are unhappy.  Some do not like their jobs or trust others.  Many are hurt from personal relationship problems.  So many are looking for an opportunity to work with someone who will provide a healthy environment and recognize their contributions.
Sometimes the things that seem to be common sense [...]

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Holidays – What is Easter?

It’s Easter Sunday morning and people are passing messages to each other in person, by telephone and over the internet.  Some speak of the Easter bunny.  Others prepare or make coloured eggs.  Still others have celebrations with family or friends where they share specially-prepared breads and foods.  And underneath it all is the question “What [...]

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Book Review: How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job

Who could beat Dale Carnegie when it comes to self-help books?  His “How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job” offers multiple stories of people who have moved from boredom, frustration and fatigue into successful fulfilling lives.
This book offers techniques

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Book Review: The Tipping Point

“The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell which was published by Little, brown and company is one of the best books that I have read in a decade.  The author who is a writer for The New Yorker magazine also wrote “Blink: The Power of Thinking

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Book Review: See You At The Top

Since the day that Zig Ziglar personally autographed his 1975 writing of See You At the Top for me, I have treasured this book.  At the time it was in its seventh printing with We Believe, Inc. of Dallas Texas and sold for $7.95   The original published title was “Biscuits, Fleas and Pump Handles”

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Book Review: The Language of Letting Go

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie was first published in June 1990 is part of the Hazelden Meditation Series but continues to be one of the books that I most often refer to clients.
Ms. Beattie, who is also the author of other books

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Why I Admire Michelle and Barack Obama

I am not American and certainly am not talking about political persuasion when I state that I admire Michelle and Barack Obama. There are several things that they have done as individuals and parents that are admirable. Frankly, I am hope that my life models many of the traits that they have demonstrated.
Following are the [...]

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Self-Improvement: How Can You Experience Adventure Without Leaving Your Area or Spending Money?

We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us.  At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little adventure into each day without spending money or leaving town.  Following are twenty ideas that you can do right now:

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Self-Improvement: Is There Hope When You Feel Like You are Living in Chaos?

Financial problems, unemployment, economic cycles, relationship problems or losses might be surrounding you.  Are you having trouble sleeping?  Do you invest most of your time and energy into worrying?  How are you dealing with negative emotions?  When you are feeling scared, out of control or helpless, do you know how to problem-solve and experience a [...]

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