01st July 2007
You can't make progress in personal growth until you learn to forgive yourself.
Many of us replay our mistakes over and over, adding more self-criticism every time we do it. It's easy to turn a minor misstep into a major stumbling block.
As much as...
15th November 2006
I'd like you to try a simple experiment.
First, get an empty backpack and fill it full of stones. If you don't have access to stones, you can use potatoes, canned food, or whatever else is handy, until it weighs about 30 pounds.
Got it? Great. No...
15th November 2006
Would you like to know your future? Would you like to know where you'll be 10, 15, or even 20 years from now?
You don't need a crystal ball, Tarot cards, or a horoscope. You can create your own destiny, starting right now, by seizing control of three...
20th June 2006
Have you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up?
Then you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for t...
04th June 2006
Patience is a quality you can improve, starting with a conscious decision.
We don't often think about it, but each of us has a patience/impatience level. You set that level yourself, so you have the power to raise it.
Let's say you're waiting in th...
21st May 2006
Millions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair.
Some nervousness or hesitancy in...
27th April 2006
Has your enthusiasm for life dwindled down to nothing? Does it feel as if your world has turned gray, flat, and dull?
We all go through periods when the pep and excitement we had in our younger years seems to have disappeared. But your life doesn't h...
25th April 2006
Where do you go to find inspiration? The Internet? The Bible? Magazines or TV shows?
Inspiration is all around, if you know where to look. When your life is chugging along slowly, without much enthusiasm, try these five places to put it back into h...
06th April 2006
Loneliness is one of life's most miserable experiences. Everyone feels lonely at times, but is there a message for us in loneliness? Is there a way that we can turn it into something positive?
Sometimes loneliness is a temporary condition that lifts ...
20th February 2006
If you're single and dissatisfied with the way your life is going, you can turn things around by seeing your situation from a new, more positive perspective.
Many single people are stuck in a "victim" mentality, feeling as if outside forces are conspir...
17th February 2006
Have you had a good cry lately?
A "good" cry--the kind that can make you feel better--as opposed to the kind you have when peeling onions--is one of your body's most important defense mechanism, it seems.
That's because tears shed due to emotional u...
01st February 2006
If you don't have a date for Valentine's Day, there's no need to make yourself miserable over it.
Unfortunately, we've fallen into the trap of letting advertisers run our lives. As Valentine's Day approaches, we're bombarded with commercials, ads, and...
09th January 2006
You know the feeling. You close the door behind you and let out a big sigh. It didn't go well. In fact, it was a disaster.
First dates are stressful even when everything goes right. When you or the other person messes up, a couple hours can seem li...
04th January 2006
Has your hectic schedule crowded God out of your life?
Despite all the modern labor-saving devices--from microwave ovens to automatic washers--it seems as if we're busier than ever. Think for a moment how you spend your time. Most of us spend eight t...
