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Most of us start the day like we're trying to catch a train. We wake up, grab a cup of coffee, look at the paper and listen to the news. We rush out of the house to make an appointment or deadline or to put the finishing touches on a project. From deadline to appointment it goes. When we leave...

“Ignite Your Inner Light”. Stress is a natural part of being human. But contrary to popular belief, stress does not have to be destructive. Quite the opposite, stress can be creative. The fact is that everything in life has been created by elements stressing other elements until something new...

Career means profession, which we want to adopt for earning livelihood, and planning means proper flow or to make proper decisions. Pre- planning in our life plays very important role in every aspect of life, to work in a proper flow, and pre-planning for career, which we want to pursue in our...

What do you want out of life? Most of the people I talk to want to make life easier. They don't really care about dominating the world, or even reaching the pinnacles of success. They want to work a little less, make a little more money, have their relationships be a little more satisfying...

Not too long ago, chilling out in India meant going to watch movies, having a glass of beer in a pub, listening to music, or simply "hanging out" with friends. Today, the buzz words are "mall rats", coined from the US film of the same. ! Malls! They have become the new Temples in India. With...

There is a very old joke which says “a recession is when your neighbor loses his job, a depression is when you lose yours”. This plays to the widely accepted contemporary belief that a depression is simply a particularly severe recession. Opportunities are everywhere. The recession might be...

Do you do what comes easy to you and tend to put off some of your more difficult tasks for later? Most people who procrastinate put stuff off that they should be doing now. They wait till later or tomorrow. But they fail to realize that tomorrow never comes. Tomorrow is always tomorrow. And...

Throughout life there comes a time when there is a need to change some aspect of ourselves. Whether it's our physical appearance or what we believe in - sometimes those parts of our lives that no longer serve us need to go. We have to re-discover ourselves and start from scratch. Sometimes we...

“Anyone can become angry. That is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose and in the right way -- that is not easy.” - Aristotle There’s nothing easy about anger. Aristotle lived in 367 A.D. and things haven’t changed much...

One of the most basic techniques for managing stress and anger is physical relaxation. So how many people do you know, dealing with anger and aggression, practice spiritual relaxation? Spiritual relaxation refers to letting mental sources of tension go instead of physical sources of tension...

What are dreams? Dreams are soul food. Dreams are things that give us hope. And when they come true, they often give us joy and happiness. Dreams are important for us to hold onto, and to follow. I know when I have a dream inside me, and I listen, really listen, and work towards it coming true...

Without appreciation, any success you have will be in vain and worthless. Yes, you would have accomplished your goals but it would be an empty win. How do you start on the path of appreciation? Acknowledge and give thanks for what you already have, the good and the bad alike. For the bad things...

Why is it that every time you start something new, a million and one thing get in the way? You make a goal to lose weight and all of a sudden every time you go to the store you seem to notice the chocolate you've been craving. Or you decide to start a writing project but every time you sit down...

There is no reality, only perception. I've heard it said that if you want to change your life then you have to change the way you perceive life. For example, if ten of us are eyewitnesses to an automobile accident and we are ask to recall the details; there would be ten slightly different...

It’s a fast-paced world. More and more of us are finding less and less free time in our lives. You know the feeling… its always something/someone who needs us. Work is hectic, and it seems like you have to work harder and longer just to stay even. Families are getting busier and busier. Our...

How "powerful" are you? Do you ever cover up how you genuinely feel? Do you ever say what you think you "should," say, based on how you want others to perceive you? Do you ever think you "should" be a certain way? Why? I’ll share with you why I did in the past. I "thought" I "should" be a...

Procrastination – putting off things that need to be done presently- is a habit that’s easy to cultivate. Trouble is, it’s a bad (and sometimes dangerous) habit. There are several reasons why it is vital to break this habit. I have listed a few below: >It wastes your time – if there’s something...

Success is one of those words that we all understand, or at first glance, we think we do. We hear that someone is a big success, and we nod in agreement and apparent understanding. But what is success? Webster defines success as reaching a conclusion, usually a fortunate one. OK, what is...

A quarter center ago; poet Young bemoaned the lack of uniqueness among human beings. If you're interested in developing your originality, concentrate on maximizing your mind and, if you lead a team and want to maximize those multiple minds, share the following with colleagues. Know that you can...

As disaster strikes, as havoc ensues, the turmoil brings forth inward searching, a searching with the greatest question asked by humankind: Why? Why does tragedy befall those who are good? Why does misfortune prey on those who do not seek to find a harsh reality but are subject to the pain many...