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How to Feel Great and Keep a Smile on Your Face

July 18, 2010

Today, as on most days, my answer to the standard greeting, “Hi, how are you?” was my truth: “I’m great. How are you?” Spoken with positive enthusiasm and a warm smile, I meant it. I still mean it.
It is not just some auto response. I say that I’m great because, no matter what is happening [...]

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Top 6 Ways to Build Self Respect and Improve Low Self Esteem

July 10, 2010

If you have ever struggled with low self esteem, you know the emotional pain that comes along with it. The ugly cycle of self destruction starts with a poor self image and a lack of self respect.
When you see yourself as something much less than the amazing person you truly are, it’s easy to make [...]

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Why People Lie So Damn Much

June 26, 2010

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I know. I know. It’s quite a question: Why do people lie? Lying, the act of being intentionally deceitful, is about as common as breathing. In fact, I don’t believe there is a human being alive who has never told [...]

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The 5 Love Languages – Your Key to a Healthy Relationship

June 16, 2010

In a country where lovers are more familiar with breakups than they are with romance, and divorce is more common than marriage, successful relationships seem as realistic as a castle in the sky.
Is that because we don’t want to make relationships last? Is it because we just don’t care? Maybe it is because we don’t [...]

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Why Breaking Bad Habits Just Got Easier

May 29, 2010

Is there anyone out there who has tried breaking bad habits? Maybe I should rephrase that. Is there anyone out there who has NOT tried breaking bad habits? No need to answer—we’ve all been there.
We develop habits by practicing something over and over until it becomes a major part of our comfort zone. Many [...]

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Why Living a Passionate Life is the Daddy of Self Improvement Ideas

May 20, 2010

Ask yourself this question: What is the overall tone of my life? If you’re living a passionate life, your answer is likely a joyous, long-winded rambling filled with excited anticipation for the present moment.
In a list of 7 Fundamental Truths about Personal Development, Jonathan Wells, touches on the subject of passionate living by encouraging us [...]

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Living in Denial – Why We Love Being Lied To

April 24, 2010

Truth and Honesty V.S. Lies and Denial
Why do we sometimes love those that lie to us and hate those that tell us the truth? My initial answer to this question was one of denial. “That’s stupid,” I said. “Nobody does that.”
Fortunately, I couldn’t walk away from such a thought provoking matter without fully considering the [...]

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45 Ways to Live a More Joyful Life

April 20, 2010

This is a list of 45 simple ways to improve your life. Nothing drastic. Nothing requiring years of therapy or hard work. Just minor changes that have major effects. You can apply these tips now to immediately add more joy, positivity, and zest to your life.

Hug as many people as you can each day.
Laugh until [...]

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What Everyone Ought to Know About Gratitude and Appreciation

April 14, 2010

“No matter what you get, you always want more.” Irritated by my seeming lack of gratitude, I remember my mother uttering those words countless times. I didn’t pay her any more attention than my daughter pays to me when I say the very same words to her. But isn’t it true of us all. We [...]

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The Secret of Dealing with Difficult People

March 23, 2010

I think it’s pretty safe to say that we’ve all had some experience dealing with difficult people. You know the ones—prone to outbursts, inconsiderate of others’ feelings, rude, negative or just plain mean as hell.
We can’t always avoid encounters with difficult people, but we can determine how we deal with their difficult behavior. So, I [...]

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