You can use the power of positive emotions to propel yourself to success. I have learned to harness some positive emotions with good results in my life. Understanding positive emotions can help you bring more of them in yourself and others. Emotional state management is a powerful skill to add to your success arsenal.
Emotions determine our mood, our mood affects our choices, our choices affect our actions and our actions determine our success. I would like to encourage you to harness positive emotions in your life. (more…)
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We never think of ourselves as blackmailers or extortionists. We never think of ourselves as victims or potential victims of blackmail. But when you scratch deeper than the surface, you realize that blackmail is alive and well in many relationships. Emotional blackmail is a common form of blackmail that has serious consequences. Unfortunately, very few of us understand it. Today we dissect this silent killer.
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Conscience is a powerful guilt-meter. When someone has a conscience they feel guilty for doing things that do not conform to their moral code of conduct. On the other hand, they get feelings of integrity when they do the ‘right thing’. Conscience is often referred as the little still voice within. Many people are deaf to this voice and lead a guilt free life. Guilt is a powerful emotion that has its place in human survival and success. (more…)
According to the late Mother Teresa “There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread”. The greatest human need is the need to be appreciated. Showing love and appreciation to others implies abundance on your part. When you have an abundant mindset, you attract love and success to your life. (more…)
If I was to start a massage parlor, I would focus on massaging broken egos. My guess is that my clientele would be successful people who let their success get into their heads. I reckon I could say a few nice things to make them feel better. But since I do not own such a business I can freely talk about the dangers of inflated egos. I have no incentive for waiting until your ego is broken. (more…)
Charley Reese said that if malice or envy were tangible and had a shape; it would be in the shape of a boomerang. A boomerang is a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown it returns to its thrower. It returns to its initial position after going ‘full circle’. The word Boomerang comes from the Aboriginal language of Australia. I have thrown a few boomerangs in Australia, and if envy or jealousy is like a boomerang, we better watch out. (more…)
For four years in high school, we sang about riding in pride in our school anthem. Moments after the school anthem we would go to the school chapel where the chaplain would preach about humility. It was instilled in us that we were a great school and we should be proud boys; but were constantly reminded that humility is a virtue, the opposite of pride. It was hard reconciling the idea of riding in pride whilst being humble. More than a decade later, I still have not got the answer. (more…)
When you look out for the brighter side of life, you experience more positive events, become less stressed and enjoy yourself more. You end up creating more positive spirals in life. Optimism is a powerful emotion that steers one to life changing actions.
Being optimistic can bring better health and happiness. Optimism brings a positive mood, high morale, popularity, long life, success and freedom from stress. (more…)
