It's easy to imagine habits like a scotch after dinner, biting your nails or saying, "you know" after every sentence. An event or a time of day triggers us, and we go with the habit. It's easier than exploring new territory - it's merely a thoughtless response to an incoming trigger. But emotions can become habits as well. Distrustful is a habit. Lonely is a habit. Generous is a habit. When that stranger doesn't do what you expect, is your response to assume that … [Read more...]
Childcare, 20 Wacky Ways to Tell Your Teen that ‘You Love Them’
June 22, 2013 by
Even though they won’t tell you so, teenagers still want to know they are loved. Most parents will do that in the traditional ways: saying “I love you” when they leave for a trip, before hanging up on the phone or on special occasions. Parents also show their love by the things they do. Again, most of the time, it is in the usual ways at the usual times. Consider changing things up a little and letting your teen know of your love in a more unusual fashion. Here are some ideas straight … [Read more...]
How to Get a New Circle of Friends
June 22, 2013 by
As you have probably learned already, it’s not enough to be optimistic and successful, you also need to be in a success-inspiring environment. The most important element of that environment is the people in your life, and especially friends. If you’re surrounded with negative, or non-ambitious people, you’ll always have to work twice as hard to keep your success and optimism level. In this article, I want to share with you the strategy that you can use to create the fun and inspiring … [Read more...]
Age-Appropriate Ways Kids Can Show Support !
June 14, 2013 by
Age-Appropriate Ways Kids Can Show Support to a Sick Relative Any time a member of your family is struggling with an extended illness that forces the adults to come together to offer their support, kids can feel a bit left out in the cold. When faced with the necessity of sharing some of your attention and what seems to be no real way to contribute, kids can be confused and scared about what will happen to someone they love. One of the most effective ways of helping a child to cope with … [Read more...]
TORONTO EVENT: Networking: Your Ladder to Success! (June 4)
May 20, 2013 by
Toronto Women's Expo Event Partnering with A Celebration of Women™ Networking: Your Ladder to Success! Come do the best networking possible! TWE & ACOW are thrilled to host Toronto's Best, the 'Queens of Networking' speak at our Business Series Event on Tues. June 4th at Milestones, Yorkdale from 6:30pm Getting word of mouth referrals will help to boost your business profits up. But how do you do get them? Where do you meet those people? How do you … [Read more...]
How to Let Go: The 4 People You Must Forgive
May 9, 2013 by
There are four people you need to forgive if you are serious about changing your life and learning how to live in the now. 1] The first are your parents, living or dead. You must absolutely forgive them for every mistake they ever made in bringing you up. At the very least, you should be grateful to them for giving you life. They got you here. If you are happy to be alive, you can forgive them for everything else. Never complain about them again. Many of my seminar participants have phoned … [Read more...]
The 3 Keys To Manifesting True Love, FREE Online Seminar
May 5, 2013 by
You may have noticed our friend Arielle Ford on the cover of this last edition of OMTimes Magazine (I have included the links to her exclusive Q&A and article below). If you're not familiar with Arielle, here is the most important thing you really need to know about her . . . When she was 43 years old, she came up with a unique process for trying to manifest and meet her Soulmate . . . and it worked! And now she and her husband, Brian, have been blissfully married for almost 15 … [Read more...]
My Partner Cheat? Never! ~ 29 Red Flags That May Suggest a Cheater
May 5, 2013 by
Here are a few things that often point a finger to a cheater. While it is true that some of the following red flags may be sure-fire indicators, I've used the words "may suggest a cheater" because it may be wise to give your partner the benefit of the doubt when suspicions arise. To accuse without evidence could cause the flame of your relationship - however much there is - to go out. If your partner is not cheating, then confrontation will most likely cause a major trust issue. It may be … [Read more...]
Over 40 First Time Bride, Arielle Ford
May 2, 2013 by
Do you believe that if by a certain age you haven’t managed to find that perfect relationship then you perhaps you will never find it? Do you think if you haven’t married by a certain age, then forget it… you might as well throw in the towel and start collecting cats? Arielle Ford, a leading pioneer and personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement, and also the (un)official poster child for the “Over 40 First Time Bride” category, teaches us how using prayers, … [Read more...]
Hey, Guys! What Have You Done for Your Sweetheart Today?
May 1, 2013 by
Are you a guy who says, “I Love you” by doing small favors for your darling without her having to ask? That’s a good thing. You are on the right track. It’s the little surprises that you do that serves up a reminder that cause her to feel deeply appreciated and loved. Harry Reis, PhD, professor of psychology at University of Rochester, studied 175 recently wed couples. He found that grand romantic gestures and declarations of everlasting love are not the secrets to marital bliss – it’s the … [Read more...]
NEVER Speak the “D” Word…
April 19, 2013 by
Too many people are too quick to get a divorce. Something happens. You become angry and in the heat of battle, you threaten divorce. You should never make life-changing decisions in the midst of emotional turmoil. Marriage is the most sacred of trusts between two people. When you married, you made some promises. Just because you are disappointed at the anger, bitterness, ambivalence, or venom you are receiving from your partner, remind yourself that divorce is difficult for both people, no … [Read more...]
