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Apr 032013
 
Quotes to Live By: Don't Look Back

I keep in mind a handful of inspiring life quotes that act as guides or quotes to live by. They capture the essence of who I am, my philosophy of living. “Don’t look back, something may be gaining on you” (Satchel Paige) is one of the inspiring life quotes that guides my life. Satchel Paige [....Read More}

Mar 242013
 

I’ve accepted the Head Editor position at Decoded Self, a new site focused entirely on authoritative content for personal development. If you’re an expert in personal growth and development as a coach, mental health professional, counselor, fitness, nutrition, or financial counselor/adviser, Decoded Self invites you to contribute. Decoded Self is seeking experts in the field [....Read More}

Mar 052013
 
This is Your Life

This is your life. A short four word sentence, but a powerful one. This sentence was the name of a popular TV show which aired from 1952 to 1961. The TV “This is your Life” was a kind of visual scrapbook for a celebrity featured as a surprise guest. People and photos from the past [....Read More}

Feb 262013
 
Facts on How to be Happy: Sonja Lyubomirsky

In How To Be Happy: Understanding the Myths of Happiness, I reviewed Sonja Lyubomirsky’s latest book, The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, But Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t Make You Happy, But Does.  Parts of that article were also drawn from an interview I attended (long distance) between Lyubomirsky and Ben Dean (MentorCoach.com). Today’s [....Read More}

Feb 202013
 
How To Be Happy: Understanding the Myths of Happiness

If you’re searching for greater happiness in life, wondering how to be happy with all the negative stuff occurring in your life, this will give you some insight and hope for your future. What is Happiness? Happiness is one of those things that we know when we see, but it can be tough to describe [....Read More}

Feb 132013
 

It’s interesting to note that the word belief contains the word lie. In fact, it’s true that much of what we believe to be true is not true. Many of our truths are buried deep within our subconscious minds, surfacing in automatic behaviors that we seldom question. If asked to give a short presentation do [....Read More}