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Personal Finance RSS FeedsThe Dream is Real Only If You Determine it to Be So - The inner vision is a compelling force that drives us towards our ultimate destiny. Each of us was born with an inner vision; a dream; a knowing of who we are and what we came here to do....Feed Source: ezinearticles.com The Path - There's an asphalt path through the park near my home. When I take my daily walks, I don't have to think about where to place my feet on it while I'm lost in thought or saying hi to my fellow walkers. I know that path like the back of my hand and I accept where it takes me.... Wasted Opportunity - While you're consumed with looking back with regret on that big decision you made to turn left when you could've gone right, life is offering you something incalculably precious and up until now you've been missing it. You have been wasting the flashes of opportunities life is giving you. It's time to stop letting these offerings pass. When will you be ready to pay attention to the little but immeasurably powerful moments of clarity that life is forever presenting you with?... Just You and I - My Struggle With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - My article/story is only the first chapter of my struggle with OCD. Read more to find out how my journey is going. I hope I can help others a long the way.... How I Went From Sleeping Under a Bridge to Running a Multi-Million Dollar Business-in One Day - I started July 4th 2005 by waking up under the Highway 24 bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado. By 5pm I had an apartment, and was the manager of a 72 unit investment property portfolio. By 9pm I had quadrupled my money to the princely sum of $1000. I was a high school drop-out, former foster kid, and had been homeless in several states in this great nation. My life had been a story of potential unfulfilled, and might have continued to be so, until a chance encounter changed my life forever ... Be Inspired by Abraham Lincoln to Become Famous by Morning - How many times can you be rejected, turned away or refused something before you say "enough is enough" or "it's just all too hard"? Be inspired by the life of one of history's greats to keep forging ahead.... Smart Women Dare to Dream - This article is about how women need to focus on the dream that they really want in life. Not someone else's dream but their very own passionate, purposeful dream. Many times, we think that a dream is just that: something that is not attainable. If you really want your dreams to come true, you must become intentional and focused on the dream. Visualize and see it happening. Take steps to put a plan into to action to achieve it.... Pink Gerber Daisy - I have a vase with a bunch of flowers sitting on my desk at work. There are crocuses, pansies, carnations and gerber daisies. It's the last one mentioned that catches my eye, as it is a reminder of how a pink gerber daisy was able to reinforce my dream of writing about what I love and making a living at it.... Does Your Past Determine Your Future? - The question begs an answer from several schools of thought. The past has always been thought by psychologists as the foundations of the person that we are today. The past consists of our childhood, our most tender years when we absorb the most information and we use that data to shape our characters, our personalities and our identities.... What is the Most Important Thing to Know Right Now? - There is a wonderful plan of which you are a part. It is to bring goodness into the world, into your country, into your town, into your home, into your life. You, like all people, are the container of this goodness. You have the ability to spread goodness wherever you go and wherever you are.... Is This Information Killing Your Dreams? - Your beliefs must be in sync with the reality or principles or truths of the universe otherwise you can't make the right choices to take the right actions. So much information floating around. Floating pieces of information that is supposed to make you smarter, happier and get you all you want in your life. But does it?... Find Your Inspiration and Find Your True Calling - Everyone could have a true calling in their life. Many people find that they are attracted to a certain profession or lifestyle and they are not always sure why, they just know that they have found something that they are passionate about. Anything could be your true calling. Whether it is as a police officer, teacher, doctor, whatever you feel that you could make your biggest impact on the world around you could be your calling.... Using the Law of Attraction to "Lose" Weight - The Question and the Answer - Why are our resolutions always about something we want to LOSE? Or things we want to give up? What would happen if we changed our thoughts and our intentions, and instead focused our efforts on what we want to ADD to our lives. What if we made self-love the basis of all choices and all actions? Changing our minds in order to change our lives is a whole new kind of attraction - a law of attraction that we build a new life upon.... Leader Shaped by Christ - My Outward Reform Began My Inward Renewal! - "He who is not against us is on our side." - Mark 9:40, 41 When Jesus caught his disciples arguing about who among them was the greatest, they felt embarrassed, but Jesus didn't rebuke them or wanting to be great. He simply gave them an unexpected formula: Be a servant! Do you know this formula? Are you willing to change? Are you willing to exhibit humility, wonder, honesty, innocence, hope, trust and dependence? One Degree of Twelve is my journey into becoming a servant; my rebirth after being "Leader Shaped by Christ."... Overcoming Yourself - It was my first year in Engineering School and the first semester was rapidly coming to an end. I was not looking forward to finals. My most important course was Mechanics of Materials, a basic Civil Engineering course that I did not really understand.... Experiences in the Search For the True Self - Finding your innate route inward in order to realize your real self. First come the faint vibrations of that desire that there is something more. You can't put your finger on it but you can sense it. In many cultures this starts to manifest after children have been raised and your vocation once vital has lost its luster.... Inspirational Life Quotes That Reveal YOU Are All You Need! - Love is all you need, so say The Beatles, but this light-hearted article argues that YOU are all you need, and you know all you need to know. It uses several inspirational quotes (from the likes of the Buddha and Galileo) to illustrate the point.... Encouragement at the Workplace - Literally, the definition of encourage is to put heart into. All of us need encouragement. Encouragement could have a great effect and powerful impact on co-workers and bosses. When this definition is applied to our situations in work, it may suggest: Increasing morale by offering support to others in the office and expressing approval.... The Best Volunteers Are Inspired Volunteers - Where would we be without the thousands and thousands of volunteers? In such a fast paced world today there they are - the selfless givers, giving and giving more of themselves and doing it unconditionally day after day.... Two Children's Books That Could Rock the World - After we read the last page, with a happy face she proclaimed, "Grandma, we just filled each other's buckets!" This bucket holds our good thoughts and feelings about ourselves. We can make the choice to be a person who is a bucket-filler or a person who is a bucket-dipper. The best thing about the bucket is that when you fill up other people's buckets, you actually fill up your own bucket at the same time.... Just Visiting - A long time ago their lived a little girl. She had long thick strawberry blonde curls that fell to the bottom of her pinafore and big sparkly blue eyes that made everyone smile when she looked at them. Her mother was a nurse and the little girl was her only child.... Seven Ways to Stay Inspired to Inspire Kids and Teens - You will never know how much you have changed the life of a child, teen, or young adult. Sometimes they will not even realize the impact you have had on their life until years later. So, do not expect them to lavish you with compliments. You may not even see an immediate difference in their behaviors. However, know, they are taking in everything thing you say and they are watching your behaviors.... Be Who You Were Meant to Be - We are starting a new year and people make resolutions to be better, do better or have more. Most people will do real well for the first month or two and then they fall back into the same old routine. Want to know why! Because you can never become more than you tell yourself that you are allowed and no more than your own self-image can see.... How to Make 2009 the Best Year Yet! - Did you make Resolutions for the New Year? Most of us like to start the new year with hopes and plans for a good year. The past is behind us and we carry over the blessings, memories, and lessons it has taught us.... Is Inspiration Missing From Your Life - The lack of inspiration that many of us experience in our lives is based on a lack of two basic things; purpose and passion. You can not have one without the other. It is difficult to feel passionate about something you are not inspired about and vice versa.... Express Your Opinion Anyway - In times when the outer world often tells us to shut up, be quiet and be calm, it will make a huge difference to do just the opposite. I remember too many situations in my life when I was told not to speak out for different reasons - since it would not please the other person, since it would not be the appropriate attitude, or just since "one doesn't do it". Sometimes the reason was even that it would be of disadvantage to me to convey what my truth is.... Your Best Strengths in 2009, What Are They? - Do you ever wonder what is going to happen next, in your home based business, your personal life, your career? Well, you might actually be able to predict that. How you say, since most things in life are determined by situation, choice or chance? True, but there is one thing that you can do that may bring more success to your life.... The Letter to Santa in the Bible - No one knows what a woman goes through in the raising of her children. Some of us are worse than others not realizing to just be mellow and count our blessings and go along with the flow. I have always regretted the stinging words and the hurrying and scurrying to get a small child out the door because of someone sitting outside. I have always thought to myself after that. "Why did I make the person waiting more important than my own daughter." I apologize to her now!... Whom Do You Fight? - How often have you had a great idea, and then talked yourself out of it because you were afraid? I can't count the situations in my life which could have led to an improvement, but I just told myself that it wouldn't be the right thing for me. I was sure I was too young, too old, too inexperienced, or just not considered as a good fit - whatever excuse was useful to keep me from taking action.... Waste Not, Want Not - Vow that this year you will look for the good, the positive in yourself and in others and dwell on that. Vow that you will look for the opportunities in every situation and every encounter. Vow that you will see silver linings everywhere and dismiss the clouds. Vow to embrace life with appreciation and joy at every turn, and your life will be filled with yet more to enjoy and appreciate. Waste not a precious moment of your life in negativity and you will never want for happiness.... Thirty One Profound Thoughts - This collection of Bible verses brought much comfort to me through the years. In a time of despair and discouragement I deliberately focused my mind on the particular verse that brought comfort, hope or instruction to me. My patients' struggles, questions, fears and pain became mine as I sought to understand and bring comfort... Live Courageously - This article asks its readers to live a life of dignity.It tells us that we should raise our voice with courage against every sort of injustice being done to us. Its all about expressing the truth with compassion knowing that the end result might not favour you.... Don't Be Too Certain - Is certainty more dangerous than doubt? I asked myself this question as I watched a history channel program titled Nostradamus 2012. The entire program featured writers certain that an unprecedented astrological event will occur in 2012 and that Nostradamus predicted it.... Why Putting Other People First is Bad For Your Soul - Most of us were taught that it is selfish to consider our own needs and desires. Praise is lavished on someone who gives up their life so another can live. It is time to change that mind set. Why is someone else's life more important or valuable than yours. In order for you to live a soulful life, that is, to live your life On Purpose as you Authentic Self, it is essential that you are centered in your Self and follow the whispers of your soul.... Looking For Yourself? - The economy is in shambles. Your job has disappeared and you certainly feel helpless. Looking for someone, anyone to at least give you a boost. I wrote an article earlier entitled "somewhere out there".... Get Up and Get Moving! - If you want your life to be better and if you want things to change, you have to do more than just sit around and wait for things to change. You have to becoem an active participant in your life. You have to be the one is going out there and striving for what it is that you want. Many people just simply do not do this.... Change Your Life in Seven Weeks - Would you like to alter your life? I bet you would. Here's a seven-week programme that will help you to re-focus your thinking and alter your attitude.... Change Not Fear - With our country in economic chaos, like we've never seen before in our lifetime, now more then ever we need to be praying that God blesses our new president with divine guidance. No president since Franklin Roosevelt has faced the challenges that are ahead for President Elect Barack Obama. We all know that businesses are closing daily.... Ringing in the New Year With a New Foundation - Self Love - The new year is under way, and the resolutions are dieing at the speed of light. Let's just kick them to the curb now and be done with it -- and instead, make self-love the core of ALL of our actions. THAT would be a great way to steer forward into 2009. Here are a few tips to get you started.... A New Year's Make-Over - How would we react if we saw ourselves as we really are verses how we want to believe we are? I find that many of us are comfortable with the person we think we are reflecting but is that an accurate account of what others see?... Responsibility is Power and Freedom - Why is responsibility important? Because once you take it; you receive power and freedom as well. Find out how.... Need a Lift? Try a Balloon! - Have you given much thought to how a balloon can lighten or brighten your day? Balloons are so jolly that anyone will smile after taking a glance at some of the outrageous, tender, or humorous designs on the market today. Whether you're decorating for a baby shower, celebrating a preteen's birthday, or surprising your spouse for a 25th anniversary celebration, balloons add an element of innocent pleasure shaped in odd forms and quickened with bright colors to make any occasion more festive and enjoyable.... Winston Churchill, an Angel and a Pimp - How These 3 Beings Changed My Life! - My life changed so suddenly when I was influenced by three powerful beings. Sir Winston Churchill an Angel and a Pimp!... Searching - Answers Are Always There But Not Always Understood - Some things in life are unexplained and we continuously search for meaning to gain closure for certain events which take place. Unknown to us, that meaning comes to us in many forms but is something that needs to be recognised in its masked form and embraced.... Feeling Hopeless? Too Depleted to Desire, Create Or Manifest New Intentions-Resolutions? - This past year has been more than a little challenging for many people. To make sure it doesn't send you in the wrong direction take time now to make a course correction. Rather than running ahead, frantically trying to catch up, the short cut to a better life may require a little slowing down to begin with ... Not Easily Broken - Standing Strong When God Has Spoken - Breakthrough For a Broken Heart! - Even strong men struggle, but you can proceed, pursue, and get through what you're going through! It ain't over so stand strong and refuse to be easily broken. Hold to what God has spoken. Breakthrough for a broken heart to transcend your troubles and blossom into your dreams!... Swallowing My Pride While in a Soup Line! - For over a decade or so, I have lost SIX jobs, due to defense cuts; companies closing; down-sizing, etc. I have never lost a job because of poor attendance; attitude problems or anything else. So, there's no finger-pointing on my part.... The Beauty of Balance - There are roughly 6.7 billion people in the world; 6.7 billion people and rising. That's 6.7 billion minds thinking, 6.7 billion emotional bodies reacting and 6.7 billion beings searching for some sort of balance in their life. All of us do it, everyone of us human beings are in need of balance. Even the most hardened criminal is in search of an equilibrium to his turmoil.... Showing Up in 2009 - There is nothing wrong with setting challenging goals, but have a little fun with it and know that there will be ups and downs that will require you to re-plan, zig, zag, adjust or go to plan B. There is nothing wrong with plan B if it gets you where you want to go.... Experiencing Well-Be-Ing in 2009 - Facing the Truth - So, the truth about change. Making changes in one's life is challenging! If you decide your life is more interesting, more satisfying, happier and more worthwhile by not changing, that is your choice. But, you can't have it both ways - I hate my life and I don't want to change. That's the definition of insanity - doing the same thing in the same way, over and over again, and expecting different results each time.... Look Up to Hold Fast to Hope and Faith - In everyday life, we all tend to notice only those things that are at eye level or below. Our natural inclination is to look down. It takes intention and practice to look up and notice what is above our accustomed field of vision.... Become Your Own Hero - Top performers often have a way of distilling what they do into something very simple to understand. Top performers do what they do not because it feels right or it garners them a lot of money or it helps them flaunt power, but because it permits their behavior to slip into a perfect match with their values. Heroes have strong core values. Don't ask where all the heroes have gone. Instead, learn the three factors that will allow you to become your own hero... Be on the Agenda Alert - I recall being angry with someone, so angry in fact, that I harbored that feeling for a long time. My attention to this was triggered when I faced a particular challenge after the person was no longer actively involved in my life. I was mopping the floor with that "voice" chattering away in my head.... What Are You Feeding Your Mind? - Recently I heard someone say that what we feed our minds is just as important as what we feed our bodies. I really believe that to be true. The people we associate with, the books we read and the things we listen to can have a very positive or a negative impact.... Wish Upon a Star - Make Your Dreams Come True! - We all have things that we wish for, unfulfilled dreams that we cling to no matter what. If you have a desire, a vision, you have within you the ability to make it come true with the help of God.... Living Willfully in 2009 - As responsible adults, we are encouraged to create both a Will and a Living Will. Wouldn't it be great to also create a document that declares how we want to live! It could be called a "Living Willfully Declaration."... The Psychology of Spring - Take a deep breath! What you are inhaling is the beginning of a new season. There is a fresh smell in the air that we recognize from previous years. Our taste buds are teased by fumes from barbecues delights of those who are eager to move the cooking outside.... Balance is Important For Healthy Living - Sometimes people are out of balance and do not do well in life. This article encourages individuals to achieve and maintain balance.... Be Well-Seasoned in Your Life - Just as food is enhanced by spices, so are lives enhanced by seasoning. Be inspired by this article that encourages you to liven up your life!... Recognizing We're All in This Together! - A couple of years ago I traveled to Jamaica. I'm not a typical tourist who sits on the beach with a Margarita. I loaded my luggage with supplies for this third-world country and arranged to visit three schools and an orphanage.... We All Have Troubles! - Sometimes we think that we have troubles that would stop us from moving forward. This story encourages us to keep going even when the going is tough!... Sometimes Life is All About the "Give" - I've learned something today. Something that I know I will continue to learn time and time again. That life isn't all about me.... The Grass is Always Greener - We tend to always want what we don't have. Have you ever stopped to wonder why that is?... Experience Makes You Who You Are - I think only trying to embrace the good things in our life can potentially be limiting. The bad and painful stuff in our lives sometimes teaches us the most!... Being Understood is a Luxury - Christians who are passionate for God can be unaware of the critical need for people to be understood. Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ have deep emotional roots that go ignored. Jesus took the time to listen and understand. He looked below the surface to the heart.... God is Not a Genie - How do we define a loving relationship? Some believe God is a Genie in a bottle ready to fulfill our wishes. But health and wealth are not available on demand. The Christian walk is not a formula of saying the right things; rubbing the magic lamp in the right way to order a perfect life.... Changing Your Mindset - You Are Only If You Think You Are - Inspired by James Allen's "As a Man Thinketh", the importance of knowing and guarding your thoughts as you navigate through life. Basically if you think you suck, then you probably will. It is a testament to the power of our minds and thought itself that we are able to rise above the set of negative thought images we begin with and forge a new set of success thoughts for ourselves. As the plant springs from, and could not be without, the seed, so every act of a man springs from the hidden seeds of thought, and could not have appeared without them.... Help! Where's My Memory Gone? - Do you have trouble remembering things? Do things suddenly escape from your grasp and you're left wondering where your big idea has disappeared to? Memory loss is not just an affliction of getting older, it happens to all of us. Is there anything that we can do about it? Well, actually, there is.... Want to Play a Game? - Seven years ago a friend at work gave me a packet of papers. She said it was all about something called the "Prosperity Game". The rules are simple. Everyday you get a "Check" from the universe for a specific amount of money.... Let it Be - Truer words could not be sung. I watched Across the Universe, this past weekend, a movie-musical based on the music of the Beatles. I cannot compliment the entire crew that put this movie together enough.... The Power of Possible - It seemed the world had all eyes on America as everyone waited to see history unfold. Whether Democrat or Republican, we were all witnesses to the history books writing themselves and if you were old enough and conscious enough, you had everything to do with it.... Wasted Opportunity - While you're consumed with looking back with regret on that big decision you made to turn left when you could've gone right, life is offering you something incalculably precious and up until now you've been missing it. You have been wasting the flashes of opportunities life is giving you. It's time to stop letting these offerings pass. When will you be ready to pay attention to the little but immeasurably powerful moments of clarity that life is forever presenting you with?... Destiny is Back in the Mainstream - In metaphysics, we coach destiny. You, and every other soul sharing this planet and physical dimension, have a destiny. Everyone's life has meaning for themselves, and others as well. All people, from those who occupy that great bastion of power and wealth, down to the impoverished and unknown, have a destiny.... What a Newspaper Article Taught Me About Life - Sorting through books my mom gave to me over 30 years ago, I recently found an article she apparently had clipped out of a newspaper. The newspaper had yellowed with age and its edges were ragged but the words were clear.... A New Era of Hope - The numerology of the historic election presidential election on 11.4.08 illuminates a remarkable blueprint of our collective global future as one of compassion and unity. The dramatic synchronicity of numbers in this presidential race illustrate the exciting changes that are occurring in our new era of hope.... Soccer Player Memories - Playing soccer while fighting leukemia and chemotherapy. They played on sheer guts and determination.... Inspirational Story - How Sylvester Stallone Made It - If asked, many people will remember Slyvester Stallone through his famous movie sequel, Rocky, which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Actor for Stallone himself. Undoubtedly, he is one of the most popular and highly paid stars in the history of Hollywood. Was he just born a natural talented actor? Let's find out in this inspirational story.... This Year - Thank goodness 2008 is over. The best news is that we all get a brand new "do over"! Since we all know about the laws of attraction, let's all pool our collective resolutions and make this world a better place to live!... Be Humble - Be Hungry - What great words to live by in our daily lives! As we search for happiness and success fulfilling our life's mission, it is important to be passionate, driven and committed. But, at the same time, it is ever critical to be humble. Humility is the grounding of our humanity.... The Beach - Sometimes we dream of what we most desire. If we will let our minds take us to the place we want to truly be, then someday we will wake up and find ourself already there. Having a goal and dream is important.... Think Your Way to Financial Freedom - You Are What You Think You Are - This thought occurred to me even as I prepared to write this article: You are what you think you are - rich, poor, slovenly, useful, use-less, shrewd, stupid, knowledgeable. However, if you think too hard about it, you may just realize that you have no idea what this means.... The Risks Involved and Encountered in "Change" - Seventy-three dead butterflies. This is the number of deceased 'morphed' caterpillars I saw that lay dead on the side of the road as I rode my hybrid bicycle during a recent summer-time aerobic workout. I can't say conclusively if that was the exact number, but it occurred to me there were a lot flying around, but a lot dead too.... Are You a Sell Out? - That one simple question can be a powerful, life-altering, decision-making question, can't it? It can go on to beckon answers to more in-depth questions, like: Are you a sell out because you chose to stay at home with your kids?... Repent! The End is Near! - Part 3 - Here we are, experiencing New Year's Eve. We're thinking about kissing 2008 good-bye (and, perhaps, good riddance). Most likely, we're looking forward to tomorrow and a new beginning. I say, "Most likely," because, as a person having to deal with midlife, you may also have some other thoughts on your mind today.... Too Busy to Consciously Create? - In the day to day grind of life, we are busy. We are busy with work, with family, with success, and a myriad of other things. Too often, we don't take the time to relax.... Do You Have Barriers? - Newbies find and make reasons to stop themselves dead in their tracks. Barriers and excuses will not get you anywhere. Most will set a goal and do not go after it. They create an individual struggle to success. The enterprising person has the desire and they break through the barriers.... Clear Your Living Space - Buying and accumulating "stuff." How much stress is built up in caring for, protecting, and arranging all this stuff? Reclaim your heart, rebuild your power by simplifying your life, by not letting your possessions own you.... Do Something Worthy of Your Name - Is there a family name that brings to mind goodness and noble behavior? What about the name 'Christian'? What behavior do you expect from someone who calls himself a Christian? If you are a Christian, what behavior do you expect from yourself? Do you try to do the things Christ said to do? Or do you act like you are a citizen of this world instead of a citizen of heaven? Are you willing to do something worthy of the name 'Christian'?... Five Positive Ways to End the Year - The end of a delicious feast is often marked by coffee, an after dinner drink, and a sweet dessert. Dessert time not only provides perfect closure to a memorable meal, but also assists digestion, aids assimilation, and creates space for good conversation.... Invest in Yourself First - Reward Yourself Later - Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, these are all great investments. There is one investment that most people disregard that is really more important than anything else in our lives. It is us.... Thinking About a Change is Your First Step - When we contemplate making a change in our lives the journey has already begun. The resulting change may be quick or slow and steady, but it is already in motion.... Behind Every Successful Woman is Herself! - An amazing story of a woman who had lived two years in a refugee camp in East Africa as a young child. Her mother and siblings moved to Canada when Neseret was thirteen years old. Since then she mastered the English language, got her degree in Nursing and is now building a successful network marketing business in her spare time. She works full time as a psychiatric nurse and is the single parent of a 6 year old daughter. She also mentioned her belief in being a continual student of this industry and always needing to sharpen her skills. As she stated much like you would do with any six figure income job. What really stood out in Neseret's call is her amazing spirit of determination. She embodies a true entrepreneur that takes full ownership of her business and goes out and makes it happen.... Growing Into Wisdom - As an older woman, with a long and chequered history, any wisdom gathered over the years has been helped by my curiosity about life and a willingness to take risks. This article tells the story of my gradual acquaintanceship with Wisdom.... Why Don't We Listen - And Take Heed? - Allow your mind to wonder a bit. How many times can you recall when a thought from out of nowhere fleeted through your mind prompting you to do something. Being too busy you ignored it. But later after loss of time, money, relationships - you name it - you wished you had listened. The great prophet, Elijah, learned that seldom if ever do we get direction from the loud or extreme things in our life. He learned that God often speaks to us through a very quiet prompting. " the Lord was not in the wind not in the earthquake but a still small voice" I Kings 19:12. In order to recognize and benefit from what He says we must listen. So, why don't we listen?... There is No Place For the Hopeless Sinner Who Would Hurt All Mankind Just to Save His Own - Value is a concept that can never be ducked or hidden from, to get, you must give. With that, I begin this article. I based the title on the song "People Get Ready" written by Curtis Mayfield. Why? Because when you consider the core nature of value, there really is no place for the hopeless sinner who would hurt all mankind just to "gain his own". And I will take the rest of this article to explain my position and title on this subject.... Your Power - Right Now - Studying the influence of living each moment of life in that moment brings more energy, happiness and health. A mantra we taught our children and used daily with them remains a part of their life today. The ocean's waves remind us of how our lives move, serging high and low like the tides.... Dare to Dream HUGE! - There may be some of you out there who have given up on your dreams. Maybe you've even given up on allowing yourself to get in touch with those things that bring you real joy in life.... Formulas Don't Work - There are formulas and how-to's for losing weight, being organized, being successful, raising kids, loving your spouse, training your dog, growing your church, growing yourself, being rich and on and on. Yet, there are few formulas that seem to "fit" everyone, that "work" every time. This is what I found out.... Is Your New Year One of Hope Or Fear? - As we contemplate the New Year many of us find ourselves reflecting on what lies ahead. It's also time to look back on the year just past, gaining satisfaction from our achievements and trying to make sense, and learn from, the things we didn't get completely right.... The Science of Miracles and Manifesting Secrets - Manifesting your dream reality is a common goal shared by many. Today, discover the truths and secrets of the mind to deliberately create the life of your desires.... New Year's Resolutions - Hype Or Hope? - New Year's Resolutions are a favorite thing to make this time of year. It's wonderful to look ahead at the change we want to make in our lives. However, most of us, while being great at making resolutions, are not very good at keeping them. Here are a few simple steps to help you achieve you goals for change. Lets get this New Year off to a great start!... How to Make Real Change - If you are serious about making changes in your life, you need to learn how to make these changes happen. They have to be real changes. They have to last so that you do not fall back on your old habits and situations. This is what you really want, right? For things to become more to your liking and to improve your life? CHANGE IS DRIVEN BY TWO THINGS! Learn what these two things are and how you can apply this information to YOUR LIFE!... Fear of Self Improvement - So you came back for more. Then you are in the right place my friend. I promised you in my last edition, that I would tell you how I beat my fear of a home based business. Let me ask you this though before I tell you my big dark secret.... Making the Same New Year Resolutions Again? - Most people make the same New Year resolution that they made last year and did not achieve. It gets pretty frustrating and a lot of people just give up trying. Why is it that they don't have the success they would like to have?... How to Stick to Your New Year Resolution - Quit smoking. Lose weight. Get a better love life? How do you keep to your new year resolutions? Sam French finds out how a laptop can help you stick to your new year promises.... Self Improvement Advice - Do the Opposite of What Your Demons Tell You to Do - I am sure that I am not alone in the fact that I have a large army of demons in my head. These demons are always talking to me and trying to advise me about how to react to different situations. For many years I listened and took their advice, these years were not exactly happy ones and I have now come to realise that these demons are not my friends but are my enemy.... Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind - How can reprogramming the subconscious mind help you? What exactly does it mean and why would you want to do this?... Set Your Emotional Thermostat - When you take a stand, ("I am going to allow myself to be in a good mood despite what is going on in the world, or things that have happened to me."), something begins to change. It is not because of a simple affirmation, but because of a realization that you are in control of your life. Suddenly a shift takes place inside of you. This shift happens when you know that your life and the world may seem to be coming apart, but you are going to be OK. The reason you can stand strong is because you have taken back your power. You are commanding your life, instead of letting life command you.... Maintaining Your Manliness With Satellite TV - These days it's not as easy to be a manly man from the isle of man as it used to be: society has gotten so touchy-feely since the 90s that a lot of men feel their manliness is under siege. Yet it is possible to retain your macho status in this bizarre new millennium: you just have to adapt to the game.... Mind Control Tricks - 3 Simple Mind Control Tricks to Persuade Anyone - Mind control tricks don't have anything to do with magic although they produce astonishing results. These can be used to further advance your interests in business or in your personal life.... Vision Board Movie - Vision Board creation is the precursor to manifesting your desires, but there is more to it than cut and pasting your dreams into reality. New found way to enhance the power of the Vision Board by turning it into a movie!... Make, Don't Break New Year's Resolutions - Tired of setting goals that you never achieve? This year, follow simple suggestions for setting and obtaining your goals.... You Are What You Think - Self-Dictate Mentality of Building a Charismatic Character - Self perception can be a powerful force of self-improvement. It helps to develop and build a charismatic leadership and management skills to survive in this information age. It boosts confidence and encourage internal self development to blend with any environment, a more adaptive approach especially when 'change is the only constant thing'.... Using Personal Skills Development to Perfect Your Business - Personal skills development is a critical part of being a business owner. How do you measure up? Here are some tips and suggestions for getting your own personal skills development plan together.... The Three Main Categories of Life! - This is a subject that I think gets over looked. I believe we spend are life constantly learning and as soon as we stop we are dead. I'm no expert this is just the thoughts and beliefs I have about education as we are growing up thanks I hope you get a chance to read the article it may just get you thinking about who you really are.... The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When They Want to Make Changes in Their Life - Whether it is a financial breakthrough, a weight loss program, or even the desire to improve your relationship with others, you will not be successful if you are not aware of the pitfalls most people encounter when it comes to making major changes in their life. That is why many people give up soon after starting out. After a series of unsuccessful attempts, they give up trying and settle for a lower level of life. Here are three of the most common mistakes people make when they want to implement a change in their life.... Self Care During Tough Times - During an economic downturn, we face many stressors which can increase our emotional distress. This article looks at different ways to take care of ourselves so we don't fall into depression and irritability.... Appreciate the Tyrants - Do people surround you who you are afraid of or who you just can't stand for some reason? Then it is likely that you are lucky to have a tyrant in your life.... Influences and Drama Stories - The Influence of Lack and Limitation in Your Drama Games - Part 2 - Does your story experiences of fear and doubt seem like you are wearing a magician's coat to hide the fearful and unseen? The love affair of dwelling upon your adversity stories gives you so much amusement and entertaining fun and pleasure. Are you aware that because you love to complain about what you don't like, you are receiving attention from it? Because you are enjoying and getting something from acting out your story, are you aware that it also creates more lack and more limitation that makes your story grow bigger? So the cycles goes around expanding its size as you dwell upon your misfortunes, loving the attention that you are getting, whilst attracting more lack and limitation until one day you reach rock bottom of your turbulent whirlpool and you are forced to look within.... Real Manifestation With the Sedona Method - Do you believe in miracles? Do you marvel at what others have done? Do you want to experience your own miracles?... Influences and Drama Stories - The Influence of Fear and Doubt Within Your Drama Games - Part 1 - When you are trapped in a woven web of judgments, agendas, and drama stories games, when you are experiencing events that you don't like and that you don't want, do you realize that you can get out of that rut? How would you get out of these limited structures? How do you change your life's experiences from a hard road to an easy path? It is about stepping-back and observing your experiences, understanding and discerning what you are feeling and letting go and to be daring enough to make different choices to bring in new potentials.... Create Joy While Doing Boring Tasks - There is something about doing chores and routine tasks that most people dread. Is it the repetitive actions-cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, gardening, etc.-that dulls our enthusiasm and imagination? This article will address how you can make routine chores and tasks more enjoyable or, if you allow yourself, to have joy in the process.... Improve Your Life This Year - We have a tendency to put off improving ourselves. We know there are things that we can improve in our life and even things that we should improve, yet many people procrastinate. Next year will be the year that they make the changes that they need to. Next year will be the year that they make their life better. Why not make next year this year instead?... Why Do People Treat Me Badly? - When you play with a little child you will find yourself talking and acting in a childish way, When someone bothers you at the street you might find yourself shouting at him and when you are with the person you love you might find yourself cheerful and encouraging. So which one is your true personality? Which behavior best describes you?... What is Holding You Back? - Did you ever ask yourself one or more of the following questions: How is life so hard to me? Why can't I succeed? Why are all circumstances against me?... Understand Frustration - I believe we are all very familiar with frustrations, and we all deal with them one way or another. Due to some weird human psychological glitch, for many people it's much easier to talk about their frustrations than about what they are good at or what makes them happy. For me frustrations are the way that life gives us lessons to learn, burdens to overcome, hardships to strengthen us, and stories to pass on.... Beliefs - What Creates Them? - It is preferable, indeed wise, to examine your beliefs by asking yourself how you came to believe what you believe. What reinforces them, and how do these opinions manifest themselves? You could discover that even though you think your opinions create being open and sensitive to the needs of others, by holding onto them you are unknowingly closing yourself off to a large segment of possible experiences.... Strategies For Handling Difficult People Or Problems - Have you ever wondered how to overcome difficult issues or problems? It's easy to address difficulty issues with inanimate objects. If a tool is not functioning properly then it should be replaced. However, when you're discussing people the issue becomes far more complex. Learn strategies for dealing with difficult people in this article.... Thanksgiving or Thanks-Receiving? - Giving and receiving. Gratitude or despair. These seem like opposites, but are they really? What is their true relationship? What on earth does this have to do with finance? Prosperity? Budget? Money? Abundance? The answer is here for those who are open to it.... How to Stay in the Now and Visualize Your Future - Many people forget to live in the Now. This articles explains why and how to live in the Now, whilst viusualizing what you desire in the future.... Higher Self - Learn to Distinguish It - When you practice connecting to the wisdom within regularly, you will learn to discern quickly which voice is advising you. When you notice it is the ego mind or an emotional aspect, you can stop it in mid-stream.... How to Develop Your IQ Level - IQ (Intelligence quotient) level plays an important role in the career and personality development of an individual. It is given much importance in the recruitment and selection process of employees. One can develop his or her IQ (Intelligence quotient) level with the help of many tips and tricks; some of them are mentioned here in this article.... Resolution Or Intention? - We are all familiar with resolutions. The promises we make to ourselves that this year is going to be different. We are finally going to make the changes that will make a positive difference in our lives. Start a new diet, get a new job, start working out etc. The challenge with keeping a resolution is that there is a lot of social pressure for you to fail. Only five percent of the population can a make a positive change in there lives through will power alone.... Be Sure to Always Look to Get a Slice of the Pie - Now why would I say, "Be sure to always look to always get a slice of pie?" What I mean, is that meet and learn things from people. Most people would be happy to share their knowledge. You can always learn something new.... Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life - The majority of people fail to remember that a new beginning starts every second one is breathing. With this awareness of inspiration and imagination filled with possibilities, you can feel positively buoyant. While you do not know what you will create the next second, you can examine all the potential opportunities that lay before you to determine what suits you best.... Read Faster - How to Do It - Reading faster is often called speed reading but does not have the same implications. Speed reading is commonly thought of as a lie that people say when they think they can read slightly faster than others. This may be the case sometimes but speed reading is entirely possible.... Speed Reading - A Proven Method - Speed Reading has been something of an enigma for many years. People who can read fast are discounted or thought of as liars. People who cannot read fast never want to actually try it for fear that it may not be true.... Self-Improvement - How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving the 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.... A Good Book - Often I am surprised when I hear someone say that they can't stand to be alone. I love to be alone. You see, I follow my aunt's theory.... Food is Fuel For Your Brain - You cannot think if you do not eat. This article talks about the importance of feeding your brain so that you will be able to reach your potential. It's a good practice for self-improvement.... I Think I'm Getting Old! - There are many signs of aging in one's life. The most important part of growing old, however, is the attitude that you hold towards it.... Memory - How it Works - Sometimes people say that they have a "bad memory" without knowing that there are actual several processes that work together to form the memory. This article explains each step of the process that is required to form a "good memory".... Alone Time - Spend it Wisely - Truth be known, people need time alone. Even those who equate alone time with loneliness need it. Being alone is necessary for contemplation, reflection and to experience oneself as the unique being that one truly is. While many people will take time away from others to complete a project or meet a deadline, this type of alone time is focused on something other than oneself. Alone time to focus on oneself is necessary and beneficial.... Listening to Your Own Self-Talk - Thoughts are constantly going through our heads. Do you listen to yours? What would you learn about yourself if you did?... Self-Talk - What Style of Music Does Your Self-Talk Resemble? - My dad used to say that he always knew who was at home when he arrived. If he smelled something cooking he knew it was my sister, Debbie. If he heard piano music he knew it was me.... You Grow When You Volunteer - Millions of dollars in volunteer hours are given each year in North America. Besides helping society and charitable organizations, it also helps the individual volunteers to develop skills and grow as people.... What is Learned Helplessness? - It may be difficult to understand why some people put up with unhealthy situations. This article helps to explain the condition of learned helplessness.... Resolutions, Commitment, Goals and Objectives - Did you notice how many times your were encouraged to write resolutions and goals for 2009? Many of the ads mentioned "with the economy". The subtle or not so subtle message here is that if you write goals, then the economy doesn't matter.... Stories Can Be a Healing Tool to Restore Faith, Hope and Inner Strength - Transformational stories are a like a medicine cabinet for the soul, reminding us of lessons learned and restoring focus, intention and perspective. Stories if written in a certain way can bring courage, hope, healing and a sense of belonging to something greater.... That DRAINED Feeling - The Effects of Physiology on Energy Levels - We have times in life when our energy levels simply evaporate into thin air. And when this happens and we've still got more to do, it is ironically and especially taxing.... 2009 A New Year - Make a Universal Resolution - We strive our whole lives to bring meaning to our consciousness, to feel as though we are here for a purpose; to have that meaningful relationship with ourselves, our beliefs in external entities of whatever one's vision of God is, and to counter the selfishness that is programmed as a survival mechanism that usually gets out of hand, in old accustomed, and therefore generally excused, behavior of tacit acceptance or outright deviousness of our human race causing the suffering and death of others. It is this "meaning" that eludes most both the stringent atheist and ... Was This the Best Year of Your Life? - Time to reflect on what the last year meant to you. What did you do that you are proud of?, What makes you smile? What accomplishments did you make? What friends did you make? How has your life improved? On the flip side, what can you learn from the errors you made? What decisions would you change? What did not work for you?... Telling the Truth - Not everyone tells the truth. The consequences are not only clear for adults but also for children when someone is involved with falsehood. This article examines some of the motivations and effects that occur when a person is dishonest.... You Can Quit Smoking! - Quitting smoking is not as hard as it seems, if .you understand why you smoke! Too many stop-smoking programs focus only on breaking your Nicotine addiction. However, Nicotine addiction is really only a small part, a very small part of the cigarette smoking habit.... Breaking Free From Your Mind Prison - I'm sure you've wondered why the same piece of advice or knowledge has dramatically different impacts on different people. And maybe you know the answer ... Don't Believe Everything You Think - Your Mind can be your most powerful tool- or like a vicious monkey on your back. Find out how to eliminate the monkey and start living again.... What Has Age Got to Do With It? - Are you telling yourself that you are "too old" for this, that or something? If you are you are creating your reality by those thoughts and spoken words. The fact is: There is little that is truly limited by a maximum age.... Art of Concentration - The ability to concentrate is one with which we are all born, yet the stress and pressure of modern life allow us little time to fine this wondrous gift. It only takes a few basic exercises to start to train the mind and open our inner potential.... Where People Too Often Fail in Life - You probably know this by now, but it needs saying anyway. Why? It's simple. To know how to succeed, you need to know what is failure, learn it and do not repeat it again ... Your Thoughts Become Things - Here we have saints from three different spiritual traditions saying essentially the same thing. What are these saints trying to tell us? They are telling us that our thoughts become things and that with our thoughts we create our reality.... The Business of You - Out With the Old and in With the New - Recently, my family moved homes. We moved only 2 miles away in the same city so a lot of our daily lives remained unchanged. However, what I found is that there was a part of me that struggled to move forward, to move ahead.... Stop - Don't Make Those New Year's Resolutions - Resolutions often fail and even backfire. If you made them, take them back.... Free Your Mind in 2009 - We have no control over what happens in the world, but we do have control over our individual ego-minds which is present within each one of us. It too runs lack, fear, blame and self-righteousness. The ego-mind thoughts left unchecked, create negative emotions. Embrace those emotions as you would a small, confused child.... Making Changes in Your Life - When we go through our lives, we are always faced with choices. Through these choices, we attract whatever situations and circumstances will come our way. We can blame other people all that we want and we can complain about these circumstances till we are blue in the face, but in the end it is always up to us what happens in our lives.... Self Improvement - 3 Steps to Unlocking the Secret - Developing your mental power in order to activate the law of attraction is one of the most powerful things you can learn. Many people are amazed by how much more they accomplish in the lives by consciously using the law of attraction to their benefit.... Three Steps to Make Sure Your New Year's Resolution is a Success - Most New Year's resolutions fall by the way side within the first 30 to 60 days. However, if you want to increase your chances for success, then there are three things you need to follow.... Awareness is the Key to Personal Growth and Self Discovery - If there is one thing you need in order to help yourself on this journey to self discovery it's awareness. Awareness is the state of being conscious of something or a sense of knowing (either by perception or by means of information) and is your key to making real and lasting change. Without awareness you will continue to do the things that you are doing that keep you stuck, stop you from taking risks, make you hate change and limit you from developing your full potential.... Arguments - Resolve Them - Arguments are nothing more than two or more people failing to hear, understand and acknowledge the other's point of view. Wow! Is that all it is? Yes, that is the basis for an argument. One can discuss issues without 'an argument' if one is willing to truly hear, understand and acknowledge the other's perspective, feelings, beliefs, values and experiences.... Personal Development in Religion and Science - What does religion and science have to do with personal development and the manifestation of your dreams? Find out in this article and uncover the truth to building the life of your dreams.... Simple Pleasures - Several years ago, I eschewed the traditional New Year's Resolution (which I failed to maintain 100% of the time anyway) in favor of a theme for the year. As opposed to a list of "will do's" that the resolutions stipulated, the theme was a gentler way of turning my attention toward the areas in my life that were most in need of attention.... How to Build Up and Not Beat Down With Our Words - Have you ever thought how your words affect others? Are the ones you love affected the most because we know how they will react to the different things we say? The truth of the matter is we are all guilty of hurting someone with our words whether it's intentional or not. The problem is when we see the effect we continue to do it because we know the reaction.... What is Character? - Character is an evaluation of a particular individual's moral qualities. It can also imply a variety of attributes including the existence of lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, fortitude, honesty and loyalty, or of good behaviors or habits. When someone is a moral character, it is primarily referring to the assemblage of qualities that distinguish one individual from another.... Greener in 2009 - How do you want to make your life better in the coming year? We have heard a lot these last few months about a Greener Planet. What are you doing to make this a greener planet? Tips and guides.... Fulfill Your True Potential, Dare to Believe You Can Live Your Life's Purpose - If I paid you £10,000 an hour to fulfill your purpose would be able to find 5- 10 hours a week to work your purpose. Of course if you are going to be paid £10,000 an hour most people would find the 5-10 hours a week. Therefore, the question is not that you are too busy, the question is how you choose to spend your time.... Perfectionist - 10 Ways to Tell If You Are One - If you are reading this, chances you are a perfectionist! A perfectionist is someone who holds the underlying belief that perfection can be attained and it should be.... Seven Secrets of Hope For the New Year - Is this going to be a phenomenal year for you? By the time you finish reading this article you will feel optimistic and hopeful that this is the year that your dreams will come true.... Accept Yourself Just As Your Are - "Where you are and what you are right now has to be made right, even if you don't like it that much. Nevertheless, it is you. By criticizing and negating the current circumstances, what you are saying is that you are not okay.... Leaving a Legacy - Do you know what sort of impact you want to make on the world and how your business and your life factor into that? Maybe it's because a good college friend died recently in a tragic accident. Perhaps it's because the year is winding down and we're all naturally focusing on closing one chapter and starting another.... Give Yourself the Gift of Time - Spending time reflecting away from work can help you find clarity on your business and life. I had never heard the word "entrepreneur" until I went to college in California in the '80s. As a kid, I wanted a career in international business because I spoke French and thought jobs in finance sounded cool (my father and both grandfathers were commercial bankers).... Self Improvement - Life is What You Make it Out to Be - We are going to discuss Self Improvement and the fact that life is what you make it out to be. In this world we live in today, you have all of the opportunity in the world, literally, to be anything that you want to be, go anywhere that you want to go, be anyone that you want to be, and go see anything you want to see.... 4 Principals to Get an Accurate Result! - Personality tests and Personality Quizzes are valuable tools for us to understand ourselves, to improve ourselves, to build better relationships with others, to discover our potentials, and to improve our career development. If you really want to get an accurate result, please remember the following principles:... Regret, Emotion and Decision Making - Regret can erode your mind and hinder your efforts to move forward. Regret is a feeling of guilt that results from having made a bad decision usually out of emotion or erroneous assumptions, mostly out of emotion though. Such decisions can usually lead to unexpected consequences. Frequently, regret results when an obnoxious truth hidden by one party is discovered by the other party.... Time to Slow Down! - The pace of life is accelerating. It may be time to rethink things and slow down.... Acoustic Guitar For Beginners - Have you every thought about learning acoustic guitar as a beginner? If you have, you are not alone. For many, many years, people have become fascinated by picking up a guitar and making beautiful music with it. Now that the internet has come to life, there are even free resources online to help a beginner learn how to play the acoustic guitar.... How to Easily Save at Least 50% on Every Personal Development Product! - If this does not get you excited then nothing will! This article is written for two kinds of people in mind- for someone who, financially, things are difficult. And for someone who cannot craft a personal roadmap to success, happiness, contentment etc! This article will shed some light!... Why Earning Money is Not Your Real Purpose - And How to Know What Is - You may have been told that you need to earn money and be successful, but it really isn't what life is about. Find out how to tell real life purposes apart from the false ones.... Respect In Your Life - Respect is esteem for, or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability. If you want to put it simpler it is to acknowledge someone with value. Everyone need to have Respect, even a Queen, President, Diplomat, or a Boss.... Having a Great Memory Between the Ages of 20 and 50 - People aged 20 to 50 often talk about the need for a 'good' memory but what actually constitutes a 'good' memory? You could for example remember the exact minute that the bus turned up on a particular day or the exact time that you started eating your lunch yesterday but are these memories really that helpful when you can't remember where you left your house keys last night?... Having a Great Memory Past 50 - For the typical 50+ person, memories are split into two categories - those that they have to remember and those that they want to remember. You may know what this statement means already however a short explanation will help.... The Power of Visualization & Mental Imagery - Guided imagery is a way of using the imagination in a focused, directed way to help mind and body heal, stay strong, and perform as needed. It is focused attention on an inner, mental picture or a statement of belief. It is the mental representation of an object, place, event, or situation (Murray & Zentner, 1997; Post-White, 1998).... Facing Oneself - Path to Peace of Mind - Looking at your feelings in a constructive way helps you to avoid projecting your feelings onto others. Discovering the root cause of your need to cope by projecting is important. You are the only one you are fooling by masking your true feelings by projecting onto others. You will enhance your relationships by looking at yourself and improving on those issues that are hindering you from being yourself and allowing who you truly are to come through.... Alone in the Dark - Life's Greatest Paradox - Have you sensed you are alone with your feelings, and that seemingly no one can understand how you feel? This is one of life's greatest paradoxes that you are the only one who feels as you do. Your feelings might compel you to want to run away from it all. These seemingly alien feelings are buried treasure full of opportunity and inspiration if you are willing to look, listen and trust that what is buried is what you need to look at in order to know yourself better and to become more of who you truly are.... Wow Your Listener & Audience - Regardless of whether they agree with you, people will be impressed by your wisdom rather than by your zealousness. Present your ideas with conviction rather than zeal that might be misunderstood, and you will discover that people are more receptive to you.... Thoughts - How to Choose Them - The book and movie, 'The Secret,' clearly explains that our thoughts create our experiences. If you are not convinced that your thoughts create what you experience then think about the fact that you can experience something at the same time as someone else and he or she has a different reaction to the experience than you did.... Money, Health and Happiness - If at this particular time in your life the accumulation of wealth is high on your priority list and you are spending the better part of your waking hours pursuing the almighty dollar, then perhaps you will be interested in a study that recently came out of the University of London. The University has created the financial equivalent for life's pains and pleasures. It has made some surprising and fascinating finding!... Why We Take Our Safety For Granted - We take our safety for granted because, quite simply, we take calculated risks to ensure our comfort. Some of these risks are perfectly acceptable as the consequence is minor; but some risks are fraught with danger and sooner or later we stand to 'cop it.'... Optimize Your Brain For the New Year - Got your New Year's Resolutions formulated yet? Neither do I, but they are going to be similar to what I have been doing for the last several years anyway, which is to continue to develop another income doing something I am fascinated by, learning how to build an online business, so that I can have the freedom to do what I am already doing, earning a living following my interests.... The Domains of Life - The result in the end of Forum was quite relieving and we all felt like 'free birds" ready to take off life in a new direction and heights. The most interesting part was when I came to know about the domains of our life.... Change - Manage it Well - "Change is inevitable. Change is constant." - Benjamin Disraeli. While this poignant statement is quite simple, it means different things to different people. Our lives are filled with constant change and growth. However, you need to remember to be gentle with yourself. Given that change is constant and inevitable, it can create a sense of unease as one pushes to keep up with change created by outside factors and the changes one creates.... 8 Suggested New Year's Resolutions - The occasion of a New Year is a natural point to review what's gone and what's coming. Some people don't believe in New Year's Resolutions but even if they only come of age a tenth of the time, surely they're worth it regarding our commitment to ongoing self-improvement.... Personal Finance section / feed discontinued - The AME Info Personal Finance section / RSS feed has now been discontinued. The content has been moved to the Banking section (www.ameinfo.com/banking). RSS users please go to www.ameinfo.com/rss to subscribe to the new feed.... New credit card offers discounts for shoppers - Majid Al Futtaim Group has partnered with two Japanese firms to launch a new credit card in the UAE that offers shoppers discounts at some retail outlets. Customers who sign up for the new Najm JCB card will receive discounts as high as 50% at Carrefour; 20% at MAF-owned fashion stores; 25% at Ski Dubai, and 20% at the Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates. Shoppers can also take advantage of one to two per cent cash back on purchases at di... Royale Mastercard wins award - Dubai First, the consumer finance company of Dubai Group, has announced that its Royale MasterCard has been awarded the 'Best Premium Programme - Credit Award' by MasterCard Worldwide. The Royale is the only credit card in the region embedded with a certified diamond set within a distinctive metal crest and is available by invitation only. It offers unique services and benefits such as a Personal Relationship Manager and a Lifestyle Man... Gold gains appeal as alternative asset - A US decision to flood the financial system with unlimited dollars has fueled concern inflation may rise and boosted gold's appeal as an alternative asset, reported Bloomberg. The Federal Reserve yesterday led a push by central banks to inject the financial system with as many dollars as banks want, backing up government efforts to revive confidence and helping to reduce money-market rates. Bullion for immediate delivery jumped as much as $1... QIB launches e-banking - Qatar Islamic Bank has launched internet banking services for all its personal banking customers. A similar service for corporate customers is expected to be unveiled soon. Customers will be able to transfer money, pay utilities, check balances and oversee their accounts online through secure connections.... Copyright © 2009, Internet Marketing. All Rights Reserved. |