A Major Block to Constructive Change
A Yale University study a few years ago revealed that the average child is scolded - criticized - over 20,000 times between the ages of two and ten. Mom says, "No, Charlie - don't touch that!" Or a teacher says, "Jackie, that's not the way to do it!" All those... Read More
Living in the Moment
This week's wisdom is on the power of living in the moment. That ability we all have to be present...allowing all this moment offers us, and all we have to offer it. Years ago, I used to be a very future-oriented and forward-thinking person. Always saying to myself and others,... Read More
A Solution For Trouble? Try This Breath Of Fresh Air!
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 him lose an hour of work; then his electric drill quit, and then... Read More
The Art of Jiu-Jitsu
Using an opponent's force against them is the fundamental teaching of the Jiu-Jitsu art. When two equal and opposing forces go head to head the force is neutralized. If the forces are unequal, one side gains a marginal victory. Using the force of an opponent requires little or no energy... Read More
Living with Lunatics: They?re Crazy and They?re in Charge!
They're out there? they look like people you know, but they're different. Someone has sucked out their brains and turned them into mindless oafs. They are dangers to society, dangers to your work environment, and dangers to themselves. But the most troubling fact is that they are in charge! They... Read More
Positive Affirmations
Never used 'em. Not likely to start now.OK, so I just lied a little bit. (Is that anything like being a little bit pregnant?) I really didn't mean to. (Hmmm, that comment could be applicable to the pregnant thing too but actually I was referring to my lying.)I guess the... Read More
Clenching?
What are you holding onto? Wanta quit?There are many things that we people hold onto. Some of them are more important than others.What we believe is extremely important. It affects our entire lives.It can start with kids. When kids get insulted awhile they tend to believe what they've been told... Read More
Negative vs Positive: The Ever-existing Battle In Your Mind
WE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME.Can you believe that our thoughts never leave us.Wow!Silly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; that's a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, emotionally, it's all there.Every thought is connected to our body to... Read More
Are You Thinking The Right Thoughts?
"A person is limited only by the thoughts that he chooses." ? As A Man ThinkethWith all the negativity in the world and in the air all around us, we really need to focus on positive things.We need to bombard our spirit with positive aspirations and motivational tapes and CDs.... Read More
Positive Self-Talk
One of the most powerful influences on your attitude and personality is what you say to yourself. It is not what happens to you, but how you respond internally to what happens to you, that determines your thoughts, feelings, and your actions. By controlling your inner dialogue, or your "self... Read More
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Who Controls Your Mind?
Few people are aware of the thoughts that pass through... Read More
Change Your Perception and Your World Will Change!
IntroductionWe can find all type of people in this world... Read More
Living with Chronic Illness & Disorders: Are You a Survivor?
Once upon a time, I was a vibrant, youthful teenager...My... Read More
How to Get Rid of Frustration and Self-Pity
I've yet to meet the person who never struggles with... Read More
Why You Want What You Cant Have
"You can't always get what you want . . ."... Read More
Let Your Subconscious Be Your Guide... Oh Really? Not!
Do you ever feel sorry for yourself? Do you ever... Read More
Making Conflict Productive
Conflict is unavoidable. How we respond to it makes a... Read More
Improve Your Self Confidence
Knowing yourself is the foundation of self-esteem, self confidence and... Read More
Lose Your Hope And You Can Bring Down The Curtain!
The others in the raft didn't seem to share Eddie's... Read More
Really Scary Stuff
With the probable exception of some basic instincts ? or... Read More
Stream of Consciousness
One thing that is important to realize about thought: one... Read More
Mindfulness and Money: Monkeying Around
Kasia is a talented landscape designer who speaks several languages,... Read More
Time To Give Up Resentment
Resentment isn't a spectacular emotion, but it is long-lasting and... Read More
Power of Positive Beliefs
I am an educator as well as a coach and... Read More
My Attitudes
"If you don't enjoy getting up and working and finishing... Read More
Ditch Lack of Confidence and Unlock Full Potential
Being the next Carmen Electra or Paris Hilton might or... Read More
Negative vs Positive: The Ever-existing Battle In Your Mind
WE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME.Can you believe... Read More
Prescience
"The knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight."You... Read More
Creating Your Desires
Say aloud:I AM. I AM Consciousness. I AM the creator... Read More
Negative Thoughts to Positive Thoughts
Changing Negative Thoughts into Positive Thoughts is a key lesson... Read More
Simplifying Simple
I have a 440-page guide on how to simplify my... Read More
From Stress to Adventure
Ten tips to transform your move into a creative life... Read More
Why Do Some Affirmations *Work* - and Others Dont?
By definition,an affirmation is a statement repeated time and again... Read More
Dissolving Stereotypes through Personal Individuality
The other evening, I was meticulously assembling and painting one... Read More
Impact of Positive and Negative Catalysts on Events in Human Lives
Have you ever noticed what can happen if you just... Read More
Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life - Books to Help You Find the PMA Inside You
Many of the books on this page were inspired by... Read More
Taking Yourself Too Seriously? - Suggestions for Reclaiming Your Perspective
"We can change our circumstances by a mere change of... Read More
Does It Really Matter?
We are all involved in this game called life and... Read More
Open the Pandoras Box & Unleash your Hidden Power.
It really doesn't matter what your objectives are in this... Read More
The Power of Positive Thinking - Turn a Bad Day Around!
Turn brutality into kindness. There is no small deed and... Read More
Yourself
With the beginning of a new year, are you happy... Read More
3 Ways to Change Roadblocks into Valuable Tools
Our initial reaction when hitting a setback or a "roadblock,... Read More
Understanding Visualization
Visualization is the art of using ones imagination to influence... Read More
Transform Your Behavior Painlessly by Using the 5-Minute Success Strategy
Recently, I coached a young woman whom I'll call Mary... Read More
How To Stay Positive In spite of The Negativity Around You
I'm often asked how it is that I stay so... Read More
What You Can Do As A Non-Raging Mate To Either Fix The Relationship Or Forget It
(The following is an actual email conversation between Newton Hightower,... Read More
Do You Love Yourself?
So, do you love yourself?Shouldn't really be a difficult question... Read More
Feelings and Attitudes
Are feelings and attitudes the same thing or different? Does... Read More
Release Your Agression In Your DIARY OF EMOTIONS
In order for you to make positive ground daily you... Read More
How Important is Attitude?
We have often missed the mark because we believe we... Read More
Chanel Your Prosperity Energy Today
Every emotion, wether we classify it as good or bad,... Read More
Combat Your Bad Days
No matter how positive a person we are overall, there... Read More
Taking Yourself Too Seriously? - Suggestions for Reclaiming Your Perspective
"We can change our circumstances by a mere change of... Read More
Becoming Excellent: Outsmarting Racism
Thinkers know better than to be racist. It's generally understood... Read More
What Every Employee Should Know About How to Maximize His Potential for Success
There are countless books that describe success principles. Here are... Read More
Top Tips for the Temporary Move
Question: "It's only three months. Or six months. Or a... Read More
Do You Neglect The Power Of Your Mind?
James Allen, who wrote the masterpiece, As a Man Thinketh,... Read More
Prescience
"The knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight."You... Read More
Change in the Workplace: Don?t Fear It; Use It!
Every day something changes at work: your products, your customers,... Read More
Impact of Positive and Negative Catalysts on Events in Human Lives
Have you ever noticed what can happen if you just... Read More
Creating an Emotional Retreat
Emotions have the tendency to take over our actions and... Read More
Five Ways to Be More Encouraging
We all need encouragement. Even the most callous, hard headed... Read More
Not Getting What You Want in Life? Your Thoughts Could Be the Culprit
Unhappy? Stressed out? Do you feel you not only want... Read More
Get Out of Jail Free: How to Identify Unconscious Beliefs
Know thyself.These words were inscribed in the vestibule of the... Read More
Community After Tragedy
One Friday in November, I began a journey from New... Read More
Is The Glass Half-full Or Half-empty?
Keep focusing on the fullness of your life: Keep remembering... Read More
You May Not Be Able to Manage Change - But You Can Manage Your Response to It
Your response (reaction?) to change is conditioned by your entire... Read More
Today, A Wonderful Day
Believe me, today is the most wonderful day of your... Read More
Not A Negative Thought!
Turn negative thoughts into positive ones.Negative thoughts can be very... Read More
Practice Gratitude to Improve Your Life Today
As I swooshed down the Zoom Flume water slide at... Read More
Positive Thinking - Anxiety & Panic
If you suffer with or have in the past suffered... Read More
The Rearview Mirror and the Stuff of Life
Recently, a dear friend who has been both a coach... Read More
Does Life Really Stink?
One of my class fellows was really tensed, when asked... Read More
How to Get Rid of Frustration and Self-Pity
I've yet to meet the person who never struggles with... Read More
Attitude = Altitude, Its Really Up To You!
Quote of the week:"Of all the attitudes we can acquire,... Read More
Creating Positive Environments, Part 1: Using Art
One of our most active senses is sight. What we... Read More
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