From the Coach Approach blog With the mega success of the hit movie, "The Secret," I assume just about everybody has been exposed to the wildly popular idea of positive thinking. Not a new concept in the field of personal development and success psychology but the movie put a spin on it referring to it […]
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's a verbal virus that's spreading unchecked on TV, radio and in print. Want to sound certain? Want to remove all doubt? Want to be a commentator on TV? Absolutely. It has become the standard reply to every question or comment. It clings like lint to our conversations. Are we in a recession senator? "Absolutely […]
It's true that we need to make time for reading offline, and that reading has changed via the quick-byte culture of our computing. Melissa Clouthier has put an interesting personal perspective on these changes So while I do feel my attention span has changed, I will sit for a good book or a good picture […]
Most accidents occur at home and many of them are preventable, so it is important that your home is as safe as possible. Here are some helpful tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on making your home a safer place for everyone. Click on the area of the house you are interested in […]
Phraseology Thousands of Bizarre Origins, Unexpected Connections, and Fascinating Facts about English's Best Expressions by Barbara Kipfer Phraseology is the ultimate collection of everything you never knew about the wonderful phrases found in the English language. It contains information about phrase history and etymology; unusual, lost, or uncommon phrases; how phrases are formed; and more […]
From Cheryl Koch In early February, many of us heard about the results of new research on the effects of low-fat dieting. Why was this information so widely publicized? Because the 8-year study showed some unexpected results. For more than a decade doctors, dietitians, and others have been promoting the benefits of a low-fat diet […]
This from Nick Morgan really should be simple enough!! Follow these rules and you’ll be using Power Point in a way that enhances, rather than detracts from or competes with, your presentation. The whole post is here
New Entry in E-Books Is a Paper Tiger Suppose there are two rival companies — let’s call them A and B. Each wants to dominate the blossoming world of electronic books. Company A (that’s A as in “Amazon”) began life selling physical books online. Its reading gadget, the Kindle, stores hundreds of books in a plastic […]
Phobias are intense, persistent fears. They hold us back from truly experiencing life – and keep us trapped in a sense of fear and worry. You may fear darkness. Crowds. Car travel. Flying. Public speaking. Sexual performance. Exams. Terrorist attacks. Violence. Cancer. Dentists. Being alone. Spiders. Snakes. Rats. You may even suffer from Post Traumatic […]
