Have you noticed just how many different personality tests are available now? It’s easy to lose count. When trying to understand yourself better, how in the world can you decide which test results can actually give you reliable and helpful information? What’s more, is there a difference between personality versus
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If you’ve set your sights on some positive changes for 2020, it’s time to check in and ask yourself a couple of questions. Is your willpower fading? Are the “proven” habits or the best practices of others starting to conflict with your natural ways of thinking, feeling and acting? We
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Adapted from INNERKINETICTS, Your Blueprint for Excellence and Happiness, by Ray W. Lincoln Answering “Who Am I?” Leads to Better Goals Philosophers have pondered this deep, personal question of identity from the days of Plato and even before. “Who are we?” they have asked. And we are all asking the same
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With a NEW YEAR and a NEW DECADE come new goals! Are you ready? It’s an exciting new span of time in which to navigate our priorities and measure our progress. Just before this new year, I listened to a great message about goal setting. It was about the kind
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Adapted from INNERKINETICS, Your Blueprint to Excellence and Happiness Does the word success make you feel queasy? Has it been contaminated with the idea that it’s all about money (financial success) or social status (social success), fame or even dishonest practices? Do you feel it has become trite? If thinking
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Ever notice how people around you use the holidays as a doomed shopping trip down the horrible memory lane? Perhaps you’re the one doing it right now. We’ve all done it, regardless of the time of year. But if you’ve developed the bad habit of reviewing negative memories full of
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Does it seem like a contradiction to say you can relieve stress by your focused resistance? That sounds like a lot of effort that might lead to even more stress, doesn’t it? But, I submit that it all depends on what you’re resisting. In this case, it’s the temptation to
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Have you ever tried to thrive in an environment where your basic spiritual and emotional needs are not met? How long did you make it? It could have been a job that forced you to act contrary to your instincts. Or maybe it was a one-sided relationship with no mutual
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There seems to be no end to the suggested tips and tricks for fighting stress during the holidays. But this week, your best stress-relieving strategy may come with delicious food, family time, and a chance to reflect on things for which you’re thankful. And although Thanksgiving is a great time
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When it comes to setting goals, how’s your aim? Unrealistically high, not high enough, or just right? Many of us misunderstand our inner strengths and how directly they’re involved in our everyday life. In fact, your sense of fulfillment, healthy self-image, your happiness, successes, and failures are all driven by
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Does your determination and a strong will help you discover answers? Is your strong will ever mistaken for stubbornness? It’s a line that’s easy to cross. After all, determination is a powerful mix of mental decision, fierce focus, and emotional commitment. You can’t meet your most important goals without it.
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Do you long to be known as someone who can be depended upon? Is trustworthiness at the root of all your closest relationships? All of us must accept personal responsibility for our choices and actions. But some of us possess this clarion call to be responsible and reliable deep within
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