self help

December 19, 2016

Does Life Just Happen to Us? A Humanistic Perspective

I know some tease and are fervently opposed to my humanistic points of view… . but this is one of my favorite quotes by Prentice Mulford, who was not only a pivotal contributor to the New Thought movement but helped me to form my opinions on infinite intelligence.   ” When you say to yourself, ‘I am going to have a pleasant visit or a pleasant journey,’ you are literally sending elements and forces ahead of your body...

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November 22, 2015

Don’t Listen

Ever since I can remember,  people accused me of “not listening”, living in a fantasy world, zoning out or “just not getting it.”  It’s followed me around to this very day. One thing they are right about though, is I don’t listen. I don’t listen if someone says I am less than anyone else. I don’t listen if someone says I’m not good enough now and I have to prove myself in life. I don’t listen if told ...

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June 16, 2015

How to Successfully Deal With Toxic People

Among friends, family and co-workers, there are those whose attitudes can be demeaning and toxic. It is difficult relating to some of these people and quite often becomes very challenging. So how do we get out from the hole and become masters of our own fate? It’s not as difficult as you may think. The following are steps I take in dealing with toxic, negative people. Set limits Toxic people try to consume you and make you swim deep...

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April 30, 2012

Are You a Control Freak?

Take the quiz below,  you may be surprised what a “control freak” you actually are!! I am using the definition of control freak as taken from Wikipdia.com. in case you the quiz won’t fit in your browser, you can go here to take the quiz. [iframe http://www.blogthings.com/areyouacontrolfreakquiz/ 800 900] If you are curious, I answered 84% of the questions in the affirmative. It’s a good thing though…. I’ve structured my life so I maintain control… I work when...

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