Tag Archives: personal development

Too good to miss!

Posted on November 3, 2011 by
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Sunday quote

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ Christopher Columbus

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Saturday Tip: Communication percentages

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

I have been continuing to tidy up and sort through my resources. Here is a handout I used a lot in many of the workshops and courses I ran. 7% of communication = words 38% of communication = tone of … Continue reading →

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The buzz of empowerment

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I have worked either as a volunteer or in a paid capacity for over 30 years in the field of empowerment. I have always felt a buzz from watching people step forward and increase their self esteem, or their self … Continue reading →

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Sunday quote: Doug Firebaugh

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. Doug Firebaugh

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A peace story around the power of one

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I had hoped to post over the weekend but events caught up with me and I spent very little time at the computer. Here is a story that I found years ago and which struck me deeply and I thought … Continue reading →

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A book I have enjoyed

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I’ve just finished a book called “Syd Arthur” by Ellen Frankel. It is a book I have really enjoyed reading. It has some very funny moments but underneath the lightness there has been some juicy learning for me. As well … Continue reading →

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Saturday Tip: Recipe for happiness

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

I found this in an old Church recipe book. “Equal parts of health, honest work, rest and recreation, mixed carefully with diligence, cheerfulness and an even temper. Sift them through the sieve of determination to get rid of any lumps … Continue reading →

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A quote from Sandra King for Tuesday

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Let someone love you just as you are. As flawed as you might be, as unattractive as you might feel, as unaccomplished as you might think you are; let someone love you just as you are. And let that someone … Continue reading →

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Saturday tip: On which side of the line are you?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

I was offered this question at a training event I attended some years ago. Karen Boyes of Spectrum Education showed this to the group: On which side of the line are you operating? Ownership Accountability Responsibility —————————————————– Blame Excuse Deny … Continue reading →

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