Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Meditation Not Working For You? Try Gratitude Instead!
by Vishen LakhianiFebruary 8, 2010
15 minutes, twice a day. Sounds easy, right? Okay, maybe easier than it sounds so here’s an alternative to meditating that has some immediate effects that beat any pharmaceutical pill.
It’s called gratitude and it’s scientifically proven to boost your happiness by 25%!
Plus if you have any friends who feel meditation is just too out there (even though, it really isn’t), you can get them into gratitude instead.
Check out this quote from a study by Dr. Robert Emmons of the University of California at Davis and Dr. Michael McCollough of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas:
The first group kept a diary of the events that occurred during the day… the second group recorded their unpleasant experiences, [and] the last group made a daily list of things for which they were grateful.
The results of the study indicated that daily gratitude exercises resulted in higher reported levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism and energy. Additionally, the gratitude group experienced less depression and stress, was more likely to help others, exercised more regularly and made more progress toward personal goals. According to the findings, people who feel grateful are also more likely to feel loved.
McCollough and Emmons also noted that gratitude encouraged a positive cycle of reciprocal kindness among people since one act of gratitude encourages another… McCullough suggests that anyone can increase their sense of well-being and create positive social effects just from counting their blessings.
Not bad. If you haven’t already, I really recommend you get in on the gratitude community by joining GratitudeLog. Totally free and it’s like the Facebook of gratitude.
by Vishen LakhianiFebruary 8, 2010
15 minutes, twice a day. Sounds easy, right? Okay, maybe easier than it sounds so here’s an alternative to meditating that has some immediate effects that beat any pharmaceutical pill.
It’s called gratitude and it’s scientifically proven to boost your happiness by 25%!
Plus if you have any friends who feel meditation is just too out there (even though, it really isn’t), you can get them into gratitude instead.
Check out this quote from a study by Dr. Robert Emmons of the University of California at Davis and Dr. Michael McCollough of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas:
The first group kept a diary of the events that occurred during the day… the second group recorded their unpleasant experiences, [and] the last group made a daily list of things for which they were grateful.
The results of the study indicated that daily gratitude exercises resulted in higher reported levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism and energy. Additionally, the gratitude group experienced less depression and stress, was more likely to help others, exercised more regularly and made more progress toward personal goals. According to the findings, people who feel grateful are also more likely to feel loved.
McCollough and Emmons also noted that gratitude encouraged a positive cycle of reciprocal kindness among people since one act of gratitude encourages another… McCullough suggests that anyone can increase their sense of well-being and create positive social effects just from counting their blessings.
Not bad. If you haven’t already, I really recommend you get in on the gratitude community by joining GratitudeLog. Totally free and it’s like the Facebook of gratitude.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Oil For Your Lamp Movie
This is a wonderful movie to remind women everywhere to care for ourselves!
Oil For Your Lamp Movie: "Mother Teresa said, "To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it." Most women are so busy filling the lamps of the people they love that they let their own lamps run low. Here is a little movie to remind all women to fill their lamp..."
Oil For Your Lamp Movie: "Mother Teresa said, "To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it." Most women are so busy filling the lamps of the people they love that they let their own lamps run low. Here is a little movie to remind all women to fill their lamp..."
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Attitude is Everything Movie
Do you need an attitude adjustment today? Here is a short inspirational movie with tips on living positive-living large!
Attitude is Everything Movie
Attitude is Everything Movie
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Secret to You...A Gift from the Secret Scrolls Movie
The Secret to You...A Gift from the Secret Scrolls Movie: "The Secret has been passed down through the ages... coveted, hidden, lost, stolen, bought for vast sums of money, and known by some of the most exceptional people who ever lived: Plato, Galileo, Da Vinci, Beethoven, Edison, and Einstein, to name but a few.brbrEverything is possible, nothing is impossible. There are no limits. Whatever you can dream of can be yours, when you use The Secret."
Monday, March 7, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
“Self Improvement Gifts 5 Offers 100s of FREE Personal Growth Related Products, Services & Memberships”
I wanted to let you know today about a Self Improvement site that will allow you to download 100’s of self help gifts. And the best part is that it is absolutely FREE!
If you’ve had enough of plodding along year after year and you want to improve yourself to make 2011 your BEST ever year, then you need to go here: http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511
Self Improvement 5 will be open only for a VERY LIMITED TIME from January 6th to January 27th 2011. When you go there you’ll find a multitude of products – all FREE – provided by Self Improvement and Marketing experts from all over the world. Here is just a small sample of what you will find:
* How to Become an Advanced Early Riser - Steven Aitchison
* Turn Your Passsion into a book... - Warren Whitlock
* Total Wellness Guide - Craig Raphael
* COACHES: Create a 6-Figure Practice, Here's How! - Barb Wade
* Living the Rich Life - Julia Busch
* Achieve Your Dreams - Brenton Lindo
* I Have Value Meditation - Estra Roell
* Creative Visualization Mastey - Bruno Auger
* Wealthy You 2011 Vision Sheet - Nachhi Randhawa
* Find the Best Self Improvement Niches and More - Tuks Engineer
* Self Hypnosis Sessions At Home - Paul Mihai Pavel
* Wake Up to the Dream - Eva Gregory
* And TONS (OVER 700+) MORE!
Get all of these and 100’s more here: http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511
The organizers of the event are Stephanie Mulac, Carolyn Hansen and Dr. Joe Rubino.
Just briefly, this is Stephanie’s 4th Self Improvement Giveaway. Stephanie started this style of event in 2006. It’s in the form of a “Giveaway” which is sort of like a giant electronic trade fair where 100’s of experts offer their products free to the public.
Because it has become so popular, this year Stephanie has enlisted the services of Carolyn Hansen, renowned fitness professional, and Self Exteem Expert, Dr. Joe Rubino.
You only have to walk into any book store in any country to see how popular the subjects of self improvement, self awareness and personal development are. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry churning out hundreds of new books, audios, CD’s and other paraphernalia every year.
These can be very expensive but at http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511 you can pick this information up completely FREE.
With 2011 upon us, what better time is there than right NOW to set yourself and your business up for future success? This event is a life-changing experience for those who take it.
Come and join Stephanie, Carolyn, Joe and me and see for yourself.
If you want to grab the largest collection of self improvement and internet marketing products you’ll find ANYWHERE – all FREE – then go to http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511 NOW and claim your bounty!
If you’ve had enough of plodding along year after year and you want to improve yourself to make 2011 your BEST ever year, then you need to go here: http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511
Self Improvement 5 will be open only for a VERY LIMITED TIME from January 6th to January 27th 2011. When you go there you’ll find a multitude of products – all FREE – provided by Self Improvement and Marketing experts from all over the world. Here is just a small sample of what you will find:
* How to Become an Advanced Early Riser - Steven Aitchison
* Turn Your Passsion into a book... - Warren Whitlock
* Total Wellness Guide - Craig Raphael
* COACHES: Create a 6-Figure Practice, Here's How! - Barb Wade
* Living the Rich Life - Julia Busch
* Achieve Your Dreams - Brenton Lindo
* I Have Value Meditation - Estra Roell
* Creative Visualization Mastey - Bruno Auger
* Wealthy You 2011 Vision Sheet - Nachhi Randhawa
* Find the Best Self Improvement Niches and More - Tuks Engineer
* Self Hypnosis Sessions At Home - Paul Mihai Pavel
* Wake Up to the Dream - Eva Gregory
* And TONS (OVER 700+) MORE!
Get all of these and 100’s more here: http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511
The organizers of the event are Stephanie Mulac, Carolyn Hansen and Dr. Joe Rubino.
Just briefly, this is Stephanie’s 4th Self Improvement Giveaway. Stephanie started this style of event in 2006. It’s in the form of a “Giveaway” which is sort of like a giant electronic trade fair where 100’s of experts offer their products free to the public.
Because it has become so popular, this year Stephanie has enlisted the services of Carolyn Hansen, renowned fitness professional, and Self Exteem Expert, Dr. Joe Rubino.
You only have to walk into any book store in any country to see how popular the subjects of self improvement, self awareness and personal development are. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry churning out hundreds of new books, audios, CD’s and other paraphernalia every year.
These can be very expensive but at http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511 you can pick this information up completely FREE.
With 2011 upon us, what better time is there than right NOW to set yourself and your business up for future success? This event is a life-changing experience for those who take it.
Come and join Stephanie, Carolyn, Joe and me and see for yourself.
If you want to grab the largest collection of self improvement and internet marketing products you’ll find ANYWHERE – all FREE – then go to http://selfimprovementgifts5.com/go/3511 NOW and claim your bounty!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Dance Party Time – Sean Stephenson Busts A Move (And Some Life Wisdom)
Just Watching this Video Put a Smile on My Face-Now I am Going to Put on MY Favorite Song and Dance! (and I don't care what my children think!)
Sean Stephenson has a great blog, Click this Link to hear more of his advice for living!
Sean Stephenson has a great blog, Click this Link to hear more of his advice for living!
De-Funkify Your Life: 5 Simple Keys To Happiness
by FinerMinds TeamSeptember 20, 2010
Do you ever have days when you feel down in a funk? You know, nothing is really wrong but nothing feels quite right, either. Most of us have those days from time to time, and when we’re in the midst of them, it’s hard to accomplish very much. And you start wondering, “What are the keys to happiness?”
If we’re at work, productivity, efficiency and friendliness usually take a nose dive, and our colleagues probably don’t appreciate the little dark cloud hovering over our heads. But whether we’re at work, home or out and about, a negative funk is just no fun. Worse still, too many down-in-the-dumps days can take a toll on our health and long-term happiness.
Vibrationally speaking, a negative funk can quickly become self-perpetuating, drawing to us, via the Law of Attraction, more things to feel not-so-fun about. So it’s really important to do what we can to climb out of a funk-hole quickly and simply, since those bad feelings tend to multiply if left unchecked. Here’s five quick and simple things you can do the next time you’re having a woebegone moment. Try one or try them all and let us know which work best for you!
Key #1: Think of 5 things you appreciate
They can be as simple as the potted plant sitting in the office, or the rainfall making everything green. They can include a favorite pet or a kind word someone recently spoke to you. They don’t have to be things that thrill you, just simple things, everyday things, things that make life just a little bit nicer. If you have the time, you can then list (in your mind or in writing) five positive aspects for each of these five things.
Key #2: Take five deep breaths
Focus as much as possible on each inhalation, filling your lungs to the very top; then focus entirely on each exhalation, slowly releasing the air and giving a final ‘push’ at the very bottom of the breath. Take a moment between breaths to feel the lightness and freedom of being fully ‘empty’.
Key #3: Move your body
Take five minutes to walk or move your body vigorously. If you can, really move so that you are so actively engaged with your body that your mind doesn’t have the time to dwell on any particular thoughts.
Key #4:List 5 of your favorite songs
Then be determined to dance to at least one today (all five would be even better!)
Key #5: Do 5 nice things
Select 5 people to do or say something nice to today. You may want to send a friendly email to one, express your appreciation directly to another, give a small gift, make a meal, or offer a coffee. It is up to you, but taking the time to think of small ways to show appreciation to five people in your life is a sure way to uplift you. What will feel even better is the follow through, so keep it simple, but be sure to actually give the gifts after you’ve thought of them.
Do you ever have days when you feel down in a funk? You know, nothing is really wrong but nothing feels quite right, either. Most of us have those days from time to time, and when we’re in the midst of them, it’s hard to accomplish very much. And you start wondering, “What are the keys to happiness?”
If we’re at work, productivity, efficiency and friendliness usually take a nose dive, and our colleagues probably don’t appreciate the little dark cloud hovering over our heads. But whether we’re at work, home or out and about, a negative funk is just no fun. Worse still, too many down-in-the-dumps days can take a toll on our health and long-term happiness.
Vibrationally speaking, a negative funk can quickly become self-perpetuating, drawing to us, via the Law of Attraction, more things to feel not-so-fun about. So it’s really important to do what we can to climb out of a funk-hole quickly and simply, since those bad feelings tend to multiply if left unchecked. Here’s five quick and simple things you can do the next time you’re having a woebegone moment. Try one or try them all and let us know which work best for you!
Key #1: Think of 5 things you appreciate
They can be as simple as the potted plant sitting in the office, or the rainfall making everything green. They can include a favorite pet or a kind word someone recently spoke to you. They don’t have to be things that thrill you, just simple things, everyday things, things that make life just a little bit nicer. If you have the time, you can then list (in your mind or in writing) five positive aspects for each of these five things.
Key #2: Take five deep breaths
Focus as much as possible on each inhalation, filling your lungs to the very top; then focus entirely on each exhalation, slowly releasing the air and giving a final ‘push’ at the very bottom of the breath. Take a moment between breaths to feel the lightness and freedom of being fully ‘empty’.
Key #3: Move your body
Take five minutes to walk or move your body vigorously. If you can, really move so that you are so actively engaged with your body that your mind doesn’t have the time to dwell on any particular thoughts.
Key #4:List 5 of your favorite songs
Then be determined to dance to at least one today (all five would be even better!)
Key #5: Do 5 nice things
Select 5 people to do or say something nice to today. You may want to send a friendly email to one, express your appreciation directly to another, give a small gift, make a meal, or offer a coffee. It is up to you, but taking the time to think of small ways to show appreciation to five people in your life is a sure way to uplift you. What will feel even better is the follow through, so keep it simple, but be sure to actually give the gifts after you’ve thought of them.
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