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Building Successful Relationships

As humans, we are social beings. For most of us, one of the cruelest punishments is total isolation. We need other people to listen to our stories, to share their own, and to mirror and respond to our thoughts and feelings and behaviors. But since we really do need other people, why do so many of us, so much of the time, have the biggest conflicts and the most harrowing difficulties with those people we need the most?

Part of the problem is that we need people, yet we may believe that we should not need anyone. The dream of Marlborough Man, the independent, cool, tough guy, still exists for men and women alike. So, we get into relationships with people we need and then we make every effort to prove to them how much we don't need them. And this happens at work, at home, and in any situation where we spend time and share activities with other people.

We are all social beings - and - we

Calm in the Storm

At times, life in the office can be frantically busy, perhaps even chaotic. Deadlines to meet, meetings to attend and projects to complete all have a tendency to converge into a point of frenzy.

Yet, a calm, purposeful and productive demeanor can be maintained, even in the midst of chaos.

How?

Four simple strategies can propel you through a busy day, while allowing you to keep your peace of mind:

1. Set an intention for what you desire to create today. Most folks begin their day by diving straight into whatever is on the desk (maybe even what's left over from yesterday). Without a clear intention that focuses and prioritizes what must be accomplished today, how can you expect to be clear in mind and focused in action? Set an intention that clearly states what you desire to experience today and what you intend to do. Remember, an intention statement is not a to-do list. It is a simple, clear statement of intention that supports you in creating what you des

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June 18, 2008 Posted by Valerie Love | time, stress-relief, increase results, imbalance, heavy workloads, harmony, focus, enhancing productivity, concentration, business success, balance, attention | Comment (0)

Taking Pause

Many people struggle with finding time to fit everything into their busy schedules. We often neglect our health and well-being in favor of completing tasks. We don't exercise. We don't eat right. We don't even relax. We think that we just don't have the time to take pause in the midst of so much activity. Meditative activities are so important to weave into our lives that I wanted to provide an even easier way to incorporate it.

Meditation doesn't take long hours of classes or workshops to learn how to do. It is a practice which means the more you do it the better you will become and the more benefits you can reap from it. To meditate, all you have to know how to do is to breathe, relax and think. Meditation is continuous and profound concentration on a single subject. It is to give something your complete, undivided attention. You don't need a quiet room or a special place to perform meditation. You don't

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October 23, 2007 Posted by Niquenya Fulbright | stress-relief, renewal, rejuvenation, meditation, health, focus, fitness, concentration, coaching, clarity, balance, attention | Comment (0)

"Excuse Me, I'm Confused"

This blog is to help share the latest tools in improving communication skills, eliminating confusion in business and personal relationships and empowering people to live their dream with passion

September 6, 2007 Posted by Mike Conner | visualization, time management, Team Building, synergy, strengths, speaking, self-empowered, self-discovery, purpose, prosperity, professional development, power, personal development, motivation, leadership, knowledge, individuality, finding a trainer, enterpreneur, enlightenment, employee values, effective management, concentration, communication, career coaching, business contacts, business coaching, build relationships, balance | Comment (0)

Purposeful Meditation

Meditation is a powerful tool used by millions of people worldwide as a method to reduce stress, increase spiritual growth and impact overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, there are many myths stigmatizing the art of meditation. Meditation is often thought of as a "clearing of the mind". This could not be further from the truth. Meditation is also often associated with the chanting of religious mantras. This is only one type of meditation. There are many different types of meditation and most have no association with any form of organized religion. When performed regularly, meditation can be instrumental in centering one with their intended purpose and opening the mind to greater enlightenment.

Meditation, by definition, is continuous and profound concentration on a single subject. It is to give something your complete, undivided attention. The very meaning of the word does much to dispel the beliefs that meditati

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August 20, 2007 Posted by Niquenya Fulbright | wellness, visualization, stress, self-help, religion, relaxation, purpose, personal development, meditation, mantras, life coach, knowledge, health, harmony, focus, enlightenment, energy, concentration, clarity, chanting, benefits, balance, attention, activity | Comment (0)