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Dealing With Change: What can we learn from Buzz Lightyear? By : Cristina Favreau I love kids’ movies. A favorite of mine is Toy Story. The best scene is when Buzz and Woody are lost at the gas station. I guess it’s because I can relate so well to Woody’s “This is a perfect time to panic!” reaction. How do you deal with change? What do you do when you’re thrust into an undesirable and completely unexpected situation? Leave the Steering Wheel to Self-Confidence By : Cristina Favreau How do negative situations affect your self-confidence? Do they create a destructive downward spiral? This article will show you how to break the downward spiral effect and put your self-confidence back in control. Build a Relationship With Your Inner Critic By : Jenn Givler One of the strongest assets in your business can be your inner critic. Yes, most of the time, your inner critic offers up negative, fear-based comments. But, if you build a relationship with your inner critic – find out what it’s really trying to tell you, you can learn a lot from it. Follow Your Dreams By : Kristi Cox A childhood story about pursuing a dream. Letting go of the Past By : Kristi Cox Do you let the past control your future? Learn to let go of the past so you can have the future you dreamed of. What Kind of Player Are You? Here is What Soccer Can Teach You About Life! By : Kristine Lewis While I was watching his game and all the players, life suddenly made sense. You see I often struggled with how to achieve the success I so desperately desired. Now I could see why people get ahead in business, in relationships, in sports…in life, and why some get left behind, and why some get seriously defeated in the game of life. It seemed so obvious as I watched the game unfold. Goal Buddy Network System--Business Motivation By : Tammy Embrich This has really been an inspiration to me...The Goal Buddy Network System. An online friend of mine introduced it on her forum. It has motivated me into setting realistic goals for myself in my online business and sticking with them. And it can do the same for you. School’s Back in Session…For Mom! By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC As the kids go back to school to learn, grow and evolve, mom may want to take the opportunity to take some lessons herself. Lessons in self growth, development and stress reduction are some of the best "courses" mom may want to check out this school year. The Dangers of Unmanaged Stress By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC Stress not only causes anxiety, but causes a number of physical, emotional and spiritual problems as well. The more we know about the dangers of unmanaged stress, the more we can stop it in it's path. Hey Mom… Lighten Up! By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC When mom's able to find a better balance between work, family and self, the entire family thrives. Here's a new perspective on finding that balance...for everyone's sake. Would You Speak to Your Friends the Way You Speak to Yourself? By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC When many moms speak with their friends, they speak with positive words of praise and kindness. Unfortunately, when mom speaks to herself, she uses an entirely different type of language. Write down your goals on paper! By : Pat Watt Every person should write down his or her goals. Business goals, personal goals, income goals, and what ever you want to achieve in your life. If you want to achieve something in your life, don't just think about it. Get a nice piece of paper and write down the goal. How Your Space Speaks For You By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC How you live tells others how you feel. Your space is an outward sign of what's going on inside. How To Finally Become Organized By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC Becoming organized...and staying organized isn't as hard as you might think. It starts with a simple plan and just a few minutes each day. Set Goals, Reach Goals By : Arlene Pellicane Need some practical how-tos to make your dreams a reality? Discover 4 keys that will help you reach your goals faster. New Year’s Resolution: Fresh Start or False Start? By : Arlene Pellicane Don’t begin the New Year with half-hearted promises. Learn 4 keys to making and keeping your resolutions in 2008. Skip the Resolutions! By : Alicia Forest Did you take some time this past week to think about and perhaps even write down your resolutions for 2008? Thoughts on Success By : Valerie Dansereau The path to success almost always follows multiple failures. How do we avoid defeating ourselves in our own minds if we stumble on the way? Count Your Blessings By : Jennifer Tankersley I was driving home from an exhausting morning of dropping kids off at school, running errands, and fulfilling appointments. I passed a marquee on my route that displayed the simple phrase, “Count Your Blessings.” This is a phrase that I have heard many times in my life, but for the first time, I focused on what the words actually mean. New Years Resolutions OR Stating Your Intentions By : LPHinz A New Year brings about the desire to change. We usually want to change things we meant to accomplish last year, but didn't. We find ourselves saying "I should have done this" or "I could have done that". Maybe we say "I want to accomplish this or that". If you think about it, having the desire to do something or get something and thinking about it is a positive way usually brings it about faster. Or at least we enjoy the process more! Using Affirmations or Stating your Intentions in positive ways is easy to do! Making and Taking Time to Make a Difference By : Marcia Chumbley Would you like to make the world a better place to live in? Are you trying to see what you can do to make the world a better place? As time passes, are you worried about the planet? Are you interested in recycling or green living? Or maybe you would rather spend your time volunteering for something that you enjoy doing? Love the Life You Have By : Marcia Chumbley Love the life you have. In later life, you may begin to realize that you’re not one hundred percent happy with yourself. You may begin to consider self-improvement. You’ll be glad to know that improving yourself is easy to do, and can be done by making a series of small changes over time. Making these simple changes in your outlook and lifestyle can lead to dramatic results. Consider these self improvement tips for a true lifestyle makeover! Tackling Procrastination: Six Ways to Overcome It By : Michelle Shaeffer Do you find yourself procrastinating? Putting off tasks that truly need done? Here are some of the main reasons for procrastination and ways to overcome them. Quick, Simple Ways to Recharge By : Michelle Shaeffer With juggling kids, homeschooling, home, business, everything that we as Mothers have in our hands, it can really get tough sometimes. The ABC's of Goal Setting for Moms By : Kathy Kline Danner I once heard that G.O.A.L. stands for Go Out And Live. This is especially exciting for a woman who has recently decided to stay at home with kids full time, is buried in laundry, spends hours clipping coupons, and is constantly cleaning and wiping a myriad of bodily fluids off of little people all day. Just because you may have committed the bulk of your days to your children, does not mean that your personal hopes and dreams are over or even on indefinite hold. I’ve extended these tips to be the ABCDE’s of Goal Setting. They can be applied to your dream of leaving full time employment and staying home, quitting smoking, losing weight, running a marathon, or to any of your personal ambitions. Success Can Also Be Spelled A-C-T-I-O-N By : Nicole Calhoun Do you desire success? Would you like to live your dreams and change your life? Then you must take action. The Ugly Side of Being "Green" By : Denise Willms Each Earth Day my Inbox is filled with messages from people who want to help me build a greener business. Usually, I'm one of those advocating greenness, but this year I’m taking a different tack. Can We Achieve a Balance Between Work, Home and Family By : Jan Hayner If you are a work at home mom, you don't have to worry about bringing your work along home from the office, it is already there! The problem is keeping it seperate from what is on the outside of you office door. 9 Tips for Keeping a Positive Outlook By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. One of the most influential things in our life is our attitude. A negative attitude can make life seem dull, monotonous, and just plain boring. People with negative attitudes typically never have anything nice to say. All of that negative energy can make everything that they touch seem like a waste. Does this sound like anyone you know? You Have The Choice - Choose To Be Happy By : Donna Chaffins We are such powerful beings! We have the ability to choose to be happy. This article is a personal account of a wahm (work at home mom) who has chosen happiness. And how she hopes it will inspire and motivate you to choose to be happy! Helping Others-Natural Compassion By : Judy H. Wright Sometimes, helping others is as natural as breathing. It comes natural for many people. They radiate nurture and acceptance to those they come in contact with during their daily journey. Your Work At Home Office, What Inspires You? By : Tammy Embrich Look around you...what do you see around your work at home office? What is around your desk? Is there a window in your office? Is your office tidy and organized? What inspires you? The following are some inspirational ideas you may or may not have thought of... Sequencing - If I Knew Then What I Know Now By : Judy H. Wright Sequencing is the one word that sums up what I know to be true. It took me some time to really "get it." It being that you can have, be and accomplish anything you want in life, but not all at one time. Living in anticipation of this season to be over so that you can find happiness in the next is a fallacy and prime breeding ground for resentment and stomachaches. Character; Foundation of Self-Confidence By : Judy H. Wright Success in building character is to build self confidence. If You Can See It, You Can Achieve It By : Nicole Calhoun There’s no reason you can’t have the very desires of your hearts! And I’m telling you the surefire way to get the wheels rolling in the right direction is to visualize yourself doing the very things you’ve always dreamed of doing! Moms, Dreams Can Become Real By : Nicole Calhoun And if you’re like me, you have asked yourself: Why? Why does that happen? Why do we find it so easy to stick to the status quo, all the while, hating that we’re doing it? Why do we let life’s disappointments stomp us down so far that our fairy tale-like dreams never get any further than our heads? Declutter and Organize Your Home Office For Success By : Tammy Embrich Is your work at home office space organized? Is your desk neat and tidy? Can you find specific business documents on your computer with ease? Or...Are you completely disctracted by the mess in front of you as you work? Are you overwhelemd with that home desk clutter?! Where Am I Going and What Am I To Do? By : LeAnn Romine Have you came to a point in your life where things began to shift directions, and you've felt unsure as to what your purpose is in life? Rest assured that God is in control and He has DOES have wonderful plans for your life! I've recently experienced this in my own life. I've been a stay at home mom for 18 years, and have raised four children, ranging from 18 years to 8 years. For years I have poured myself into my children, and although that has not changed, God has began to open up some new doors of opportunity. God has a very important call on your life and each and every step is important. I hope that this article will bless you, and that you'll see that God really does have a special purpose for you. destiny Adversity, Hard Times and Trouble; Why Not You? By : Judy H. Wright Some years ago, our family was going through a tough time. We had suffered lots of financial, medical and emotional stress. It became so overwhelming that we approached an older man from our church for counsel. Complain, Criticize or Change - Don’t be part of the problem, be the solution By : Judy H. Wright "So you watch yourself about complaining, Sister. What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is to change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain." Maya Angelou Criticism, Control and Cutting Remarks By : Judy H. Wright "You have such a pretty face; it’s too bad you are overweight." "How could you be so dumb?" "You did that wrong again." "What is the matter with you? Aren’t you listening?" "You are just like your dad and he was a loser too." Deflect Criticism - Enhance Relationships By : Judy H. Wright Here are some methods I have found to be effective in deflecting criticism, while enhancing relationships. Overcome Negative Self Talk with Encouragement By : Judy H. Wright How do you typically define yourself? Do you tell yourself as well as others that you are disorganized, financially challenged or simply not good enough? Beat the Summertime Blues By : Arlene Pellicane 3 Easy Ways a New Mom Can Get Over the Blahs Do Your Beliefs Control Your Actions? By : Judy H. Wright Everybody has beliefs. No matter who you are or where you're from, you hold beliefs about life. They may not be religious or spiritual beliefs, but rather beliefs about life and what it holds. Beliefs about how you should live. The problem is, it's easy to let your beliefs control you, instead of you controlling your beliefs. Smile! Relieve Stress, Achieve Happiness, and Relax Just by Smiling By : Judy H. Wright Did you know that just by smiling, you can actually make yourself feel happy? It sounds silly, and it may not be easy the first time, but it's true, it really works. Sometimes a positive attitude in negative situations can turn things around, and improve the situation. Just like a positive attitude, a simple smile can calm you when you're stressed, or improve your mood when feeling down. Give the Gift of Courage and Encouragement By : Judy H. Wright Encouraging words are extremely powerful. When you encourage somebody, you are giving them a gift of courage. It compels them to move forward, to achieve more in life than just the bare minimum. Knowing that somebody wants you to succeed, and tells you so, can give you the courage and the confidence to truly do so. Next Time and Up Until Now - Mistake or Learning Experience? By : Judy H. Wright If you've made a mistake recently and you feel like beating yourself up about it, take a moment to think. Will this mistake affect your happiness for the rest of your life? Probably not. Say to yourself, "next time!" and think about how you'll handle a similar situation if it ever happens again. You've learned from your mistake now, instead of letting it get you down into a negative mindset. Finding Gold in the Rocks - Reframe Negative Self-Imposed Traits into Positive Traits By : Judy H. Wright Too often, people criticize themselves and call themselves names. Sometimes we even take on the names other people have given us throughout our lives, even if we don't deserve them. We sometimes base our life on those negative traits, whether they're true or not. This is unhealthy, and an overall negative way to live your life. The Second Half of My Life By : Judy H. Wright Have you ever wondered what your destiny in life was? Did you ever ponder whether the road you were on was the one leading to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of me. In Search of Self Worth By : Ruth Willms Built within each of us is a deep need for self worth. We desire to be loved and accepted. Often that need governs our behavior and is the primary source of all our emotional pain. So explains Robert S. McGee in his astounding book The Search for Significance. We devour self help books looking for ways to heal our wounds. We try to fix ourselves for God when God wants us to come to Him so He can grow us into His image.

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