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Reading Efficiently – Tips and Tricks

2 Comments 17 October 2012

It is common knowledge that reading takes time – a lot of time. Because of this, many people attempt to read at a quicker pace. When done properly, speed reading can greatly benefit an individual’s life, but when someone simply tries to absorb as much information in as little time possible, they won’t get very far because they won’t remember what they read. [...]

Obtaining Resilience

2 Comments 30 September 2012

Cancer, a double mastectomy, having her uterus and ovaries removed, gangrene: How much can one woman take? Nicole, a single mom, could obviously take a lot. Not only did she overcome her illnesses, she got promoted in the process [...]

Going for the Gold in Life Decisions: Ethics Lessons from the Olympic Games

2 Comments 05 August 2012

As people all over the world gather around their television sets in the next weeks to celebrate athletic excellence, I’m sure we’ll be treated to more than a few awe-inspiring moments: people defying the predictions to win medals, people overcoming insurmountable odds to finish with dignity, people inspiring us all to get up off our couches. [...]

Why finding a Mentor can be the best decision you’ll ever make

6 Comments 26 June 2012

The quickest way of arriving at your destination is using a map, or a shortcut if you will. The mentor has been there before and therefore can guide you towards your goal. They will not do the work for you, but they can listen as you work through the problems you are facing and point you in the right direction [...]

How to be a good motivational speaker

2 Comments 23 June 2012

Being a motivational speaker can be very rewarding. As well as providing lucrative business opportunities, a speaker position can also lead to significant contacts through networking and the chance to explore and inspire others about an area that you are passionate about [...]

6 Ways to De-stress Your Life

11 Comments 18 June 2012

It seems as if there were the good old days when stress was a minor nuisance, but those days have come and gone, and now the world just seems like small moments of relaxation sandwiched between long durations of stress filled life. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Sure stress is an everyday part of life, but stress does not have to consume your life[...]

Want inspiration? Go to bed!

13 Comments 26 February 2012

It’s a far easier habit to form than skipping cookies or skipping rope. And it’s helped motivate me to do those harder things like dieting, working out and working hard. It’s even got the imprimatur of double blind scientific studies to back it up. It’s called sleep, of course, and I’m here to tout it, and a related practice, as the next best things to sliced bread, and less fattening, too.

Be That Girl – Simple Steps to Happiness

6 Comments 06 February 2012

When we are children, the world is our oyster and it is ours for the taking. As children, we were constantly dreaming of the all the wonderful things we would do in our lives, and there seemed to be no restrictions. We could be and do anything in our own minds.