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The Personal Development Carnival - November 6, 2007

Welcome to the November 4, 2007 November 6th, 2007 edition of The Personal Development Carnival.

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John Crenshaw presents Are You Proactive or Reactive? posted at Dominate Your Life, saying, “You can learn a lot about how to be successful in life and business by studying what works for people in really intense situations. Am I ever going to be so bombarded with information that I’m incapable of processing it all?”

ISPF presents Is Working Smart Really An Alternative To Working Hard? posted at Grad Money Matters.

Luciano Passuello presents How to Always Remember People’s Names posted at Litemind, saying, “Have you ever found yourself in the embarrassing position of forgetting someone’s name, right at the most inappropriate time?”

GP presents Equine Ponderings and Other Insights posted at Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range, saying, “Life lessons my horses (and life in Montana) continue to teach me.”

Meera Patel presents Sleep Disorders: My Experience posted at Meera on the Wall.

Tina Su presents How to Fight Your Fears posted at Think Simple. Be Decisive..

Dominic Tay presents The Personal Development of a Man posted at Dominic Tay Dot Com, saying, “In the field of personal development, winners in life have different focus when they work on their personal development. As for you, as a winner, you understand this very well and you work really hard on this opportunity to succeed. You also strategize in working and enhancing your capabilities to maintain that winner status. This articled provides you information how you can work on your mental focus to win in life and sustain success.”

Todd Goldfarb presents 25 Fun Ways to Pamper Your Body and Increase Vitality! posted at We The Change, saying, “… here is an excellent article about how to increase energy and vitality… enjoy!”

Roger presents You Deserve to be Rich ! | The Happy and Prosperous Blog posted at The Happy and Prosperous Blog.

Jacob Cazzell presents What’s coming in your future? Part 2 posted at SuccessMinders.

Kimberly Clay presents Are You Moving Forward? posted at Kimberly Clay’s Internet Marketing | Wealth Building Blog.

Stephen Martile presents Focus On Prosperity posted at Stephen Martile, saying, “If you’re looking for a practical but powerful way to develop a prosperity consciousness you will definitely want to check out, ‘Focus On Prosperity’. In this article I share what I’ve learned by applying some of Bob Proctor’s suggestions taken from his book, ‘You Were Born Rich’. ”

Matthew Paulson presents The Power Of Attitude posted at Keith Bundy.com.

Patricia Singleton presents Expectations—India trip posted at Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker, saying, “This article came from a journal entry that I made while flying over the Atlantic Ocean on my recent trip to an ashram in India for a spiritual retreat. This article shows how my expectations and what God had planned with 2 entirely different things.”

Tupelo Kenyon presents What God Wants posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “What if the earth’s major belief systems, religions and cultures are based on an inaccurate assumption? What if the fundamental idea, upon which everything else is based . . . is simply incorrect? We have been trying to “fix” the effects of this error for centuries . . . millennia. This life-changing book asks a pivotal question in the spiritual journey of mankind: “What does God Want?” This simple, yet profound question implies another: “Are we spiritually mature enough to hear the answer?” . (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Lorraine Cohen presents 7 Reasons Why People Procrastinate posted at Powerfull Living, saying, “Learn 7 reasons why you might be dragging your feet on things you say you want!”

Jay Guthrie presents 4 Steps To Attract More Women…By Being Yourself! posted at Attract Hot Chicks Blog, saying, “My articles cover attraction secrets for men to use, but more importantly, they teach the individuals to become more confident and carry a positive energy around them.”

gia combs-ramirez presents Creating Intentions with Heart posted at The Science of Energy Healing, saying, “Bring those disembodied intentions from the mind into the heart and they take on a whole new meaning. This post contains a meditation to guide you through the process.”

Becky Gillaspy presents 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dieters posted at Weight Loss without Worry, saying, “Explore habits and characteristics shared by achievers of weight loss.”

Wenchypoo presents I’ve just come back from the fastest dental appointment I ever had… posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Re: creating a better DENTAL life by eaating and supplementing better.”

edithyeung presents The Man Without Arms posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

Phil B. presents 8 Signs That You Work Too Much « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “From time to time, we all work too much. Here are a few signs that you are working way too much and need to work on your personal life.”

Luke Muehlhauser presents Self-Help Without the Hype | lukeprog.com posted at lukeprog.com, saying, “Scientific self-help without the hype, presented as an inspiring short story.”

Albert Foong presents Loneliness - The Beginning of Romance posted at Urban Monk.

Raymond David Salas presents How to Tap the Power of Daily Surrender. posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog.

Alex Blackwell presents 10 Things You Wish You Had Never Learned posted at The Next 45 Years.

William Kusuma presents Have a life not just a living: Objections Are Paramount To Your Success posted at Have a life not just a living, saying, “This Article inspires me to go back out and do more at any cost to reach the life of my dream.”

GreatManagement presents The Simple Top Management Skill and Technique you’ve got to Have! posted at The GreatManagement Blog.

Maria Gajewski presents Recipe For a Personal Development Weekend - With Pictures posted at Never the Same River Twice, saying, “This post shares my recipe for a relaxing weekend dedicated to personal development. It doesn’t have to be hard or cost a fortune!”

wilson ng presents How good are you when you are out of focus? posted at Reflections of a BizDrivenLife, saying, “More often than not, I have colleagues who get sidetracked with hobbies, or personal problems and they cannot focus on the work. Immediately, this shows up in decrease of performance levels. The good ones get sidetracked temporarily, and is able to refocus. Some others don’t recover well, and ultimately falls over. How important is focus in getting peak or even decent performance?”

Lynn Truong presents The Quiet Millionaire: Part 2 – Major Obstacles to Financial Success posted at Wise Bread.

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The Personal Development Carnival - October 21, 2007

Welcome to the October 21, 2007 edition of the Personal Development Carnival!

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Ellie Walsh presents Which Bandwagon Are You Boarding? posted at Living The Law Of Attraction.

Raymond David Salas presents The Greatest Manifestation Principle of All posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog.

Matthew Spears presents Joy at All Times posted at Loving Awareness, saying, “We tend to think of joy as somehow mutually exclusive to other experiences. If we’re feeling sad, then of course it’s impossible to have joy. Likewise if we’re having a fight or our business is having a downturn. This article points out how they’re not exclusive, and helps the invitation of joy into your life.”

John Hill presents Alternate Realities and Parallel Universes posted at Universe Of Success.

Ralph Jean-Paul presents Dreaming of Success posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, “Can your daydreams really help you succeed? Many successful people have attributed their success to their ability to see their success before they are a success.”

Dominic Tay presents The Economy of Personal Development posted at Dominic Tay Dot Com, saying, “Do you have the will to cope up with the fast pace of the corporate world and remains on the peak of success? It’s important that you focus on your long term goal and identify ways on how you can break into the tough competition in the business world. Read the 4 steps to your personal development and how these steps help you gain economic and personal success.”

Hueina Su presents Deadly Conversations posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul.

Aparna presents Count to 10 to Control Anger posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Which is the oldest and most recurrent advice offered when you are angry? Obviously the answer would be - Count to 10, before you speak. Simple it may sound, but this age-old advice does work. But when you are angry, it may seem to be the hardest tip of all. With the adrenaline flowing and the blood starting to boil, it takes a real effort of willpower to do it. But do try and try hard, every time. But counting up to 10 before you open your mouth is rarely much good. To 50 is better. Some situations may need even 100!”

Marco Richter presents Learning to Say No posted at Self Improvement Emporium.

SpiKe presents Getting Things Done… Faster posted at Organize IT.

Jeanie Marshall presents Meditation is a Quiet Revolution posted at JMviews Meditation and Empowerment, saying, “Jeanie Marshall, Personal Development Consultant, discusses the importance of establishing quiet times in a meditation practice. In some settings meditation is revolutionary, so she suggests techniques to make it a natural, simple process.”

Joy Miller presents Ivy League universities now offer online degrees and certificates posted at Online College Blog, saying, “Ivy League dreams? Make them a reality. Although you may not be able to physically commute to an Ivy League campus, that shouldn’t keep you from ‘attending’ classes at an Ivy League university.”

Greg Butler presents Are You Doing Your Best posted at Holistic Personal Development Blog.

Luke Muehlhauser presents 100 Free Motivational Posters posted at lukeprog.com, saying, “Here are 100 motivational posters that demonstrate the NON-value of personal development aphorisms.”

Warren Wong presents How To Be Genuinely Interested In People posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, “Why you should show genuine interest in people and how to go about doing it.”

Rahul Bhambhani presents Take Control of Your Life: Be Proactive posted at Personal Development Advice, Tools to Improve the Quality of your Life, saying, “An article on how to regain control of your life, and start taking the action necessary to mold it to your desires.”

FitBuff presents New Wii Fitness Game Coming Soon posted at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, “Want to have fun and lose weight at the same time? Who would’ve thought Nintendo of all people would make it possible. Aren’t video games suppose to represent the opposite of health and fitness? Not anymore, because the Wii is capitalizing on it’s health benefits and dedicating an entire game to getting in shape!”

Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents Love and Money Harmony posted at Millionaire Mommy Next Door, saying, “Money can wreck a relationship. It has been estimated that 80% of divorces are the result of money disagreements. My husband and I have been married for 20 years and I can honestly say that we’ve rarely argued about money. Today, I attempt to identify how we’ve managed to avoid money meltdowns in our relationship.”

ISPF presents 10 Steps Using Which Even a Lazy Person Can Be a Millionaire posted at Grad Money Matters.

Luciano Passuello presents 10 Sure-Fire Strategies to Improve Your Vocabulary posted at Litemind, saying, “By using the following ten vocabulary-building strategies, you are guaranteed to develop a strong vocabulary and keep improving it every day.”

Bob Crawford presents Create Your Day the BOB Way! Part Two: Your Day posted at Growing Your SELF Blog - Bob Crawford Online, saying, “Learn to create your day. Part two of this popular article.”

SJ Yee presents The FAQ Book on Public Speaking posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart.

Jirel presents How to Build Your Own Identity(1 of 2) posted at Positive and Successful Life Style tips.

GreatManagement presents You Can Achieve More? posted at The GreatManagement Blog.

Scott Fusco presents Thinking big vs. Thinking small posted at Personal development coaching | Scott Fusco . net, saying, “This post highlights the advantages and disadvantages of thinking big and thinking small. It discusses when to think big and when to think small.”

Tupelo Kenyon presents Choose Excellence and Lose Mediocrity posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “What if you knew that a life of excellence was lurking right around the corner, if you would only prioritize your moments in such a way so that you could recognize it. Take an objective look at the various activities of your life. Get inspired to lose the mediocre to make room for something better. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Judy Braley presents Moving Beyond the Past - Learning to Forgive posted at growfromwithin.com, saying, “We always hear that we should forgive, but nobody really tells us how to do it. This is an article discussing why to forgive, what forgiveness Is Not, and how to begin the process of forgiving. Thanks!”

MT presents Tips For Facing a Job Interview posted at MT Herald Dot Com.

Claudia Juarez presents 9 Keys to Recover Your Motivation posted at Reach your FULL POTENTIAL.

Nadege presents “Success is failure with the dirt brushed off” posted at Clearly Envision.

DoggieWoggie presents What Dogs Can Teach Us About Handling Disability posted at Doggiewoggie - All About Dogs, saying, “Our dogs are often wiser than we are.”

Carole Fogarty presents Eat, pray, love a journey of spiritual excitement posted at THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE, saying, “Do you feel the calling deep inside for a good dose of spiritual spring cleaning? A total shake out of your web covered spiritual being, a re-think as to whether you are plugged into a journey you need to be on at the moment or simply have a need to hear your inner wise voice a bit more clearly and little more often.”

Conan Stevens presents Fear Of Heights posted at Conan Stevens Online, saying, “The way to beat your fears is to face them front on…”

Ashley Hiebing presents Who Am I Supposed To Be? posted at Induced Psychosis.

Wenchypoo presents Meet ‘Epi’—the Ghost in Your Genes posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Improving the quality of people’s lives through better genes.”

Lorraine Cohen presents Happiness Is A Decision posted at Powerfull Living, saying, “Learn keys to feel more happiness in your life.”

John Kinde presents Humor Power; A Toastmasters Speech Contest posted at Humor Power, saying, “An in-depth evaluation of a humorous speech.”

The Foo presents Never give up posted at The Foo Logs, saying, “Instances of how famous people being where they are because they didn’t give up.”

Jenn Givler presents My Authentic Self Project posted at J Givler Coaching, saying, “I believe that by being our authentic self, we are automatically aligned with what we want most. What easier way to attract what we want than being aligned with it all the time? For 30 days, I’m showing you how I authentically handle issues in my business - see how I face challenges, and pick up tools and tips to use to make your own business powerful!”

Kate Davis presents Day planner download files posted at blog to discovery, saying, “The most popular page on my blog is about how I organise my work so I have now uploaded the draft template I use and hope other people will find it useful and provide useful comments for improving the template.”

Tezza presents 7 Keys To Creating The Life You Want Today posted at 4 Eva Young, saying, “There is something to be said about the person who is willing to forge and create the life they want. In fact it is surprising to see how many people are just passengers in the game we call ‘life’ and how often we kind of awkwardly stumble our way through it as though this is only a dress rehearsal. The sad irony is that life isn’t a dress rehearsal and it isn’t too late to hop into the driver’s seat and start to take back control of your life.”

Super Saver presents A Few Benefits of Retiring Young posted at My Wealth Builder.

Yaro Starak presents How To Become An Efficient Procrastinator posted at Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak.

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That concludes this edition of the Personal Development Carnival! Thank you to all who submitted an article, and thank you to all of the readers. I truly hope you were able to pick up some useful information in this edition.

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Thanks again for visiting!

The Personal Development Carnival - September 16, 2007

Welcome to the September 16, 2007 edition of The Personal Development Carnival.

On with the show!

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Gamy presents The Secret - a pie in the sky stuff? posted at Mind Think Success.

Alex Blackwell presents Finding My Value in Spite of Relationships posted at The Next 45 Years.

Marie Drennan presents Bad Buddhist vs. The Seventh Precept posted at Diary of a Bad Buddhist, saying, “Thanks for your consideration!”

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Making Your Mistakes Count posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, saying, “Thanks for the opportunity to submit my article for consideration! As a former doormat who evolved into a successful author and speaker, I’m delighted to share my lessons with others.”

Jack Yoest presents Management Training Tip #2: Writing an employee evaluation? Try 101 helping sentences. posted at Yoest.com, saying, “Academia and the Army have one thing in common. Yes, there is something. Your Business Blogger is a former Armor Cavalry Officer and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Management, so I was surprised to learn of some overlap. Perhaps the only intersection is the willingness to share with with fellow servicemen or teachers various helps needed for the efficient and effective transference of knowledge.”

Albert Foong presents 5 weeks to developing the magic of visualisation posted at Urban Monk, saying, “Visualization is a powerful tool for many areas of your personal growth. It trains your mind and your body. However, it is not as easy as many think it is, and there isn’t much proper information available. Even if we can do it, the question is – how do we best apply it?”

Alvin Soon presents The Only Real Use for Your Critical Voice posted at Life Coaches Blog.

Luciano Passuello presents How to Become a Human Calendar posted at Litemind, saying, “Mentally finding out the day of the week for any date is a skill you can easily learn.”

Sleeping Dude presents 9 Reasons to Wake Up Early posted at How to Wake Up Early.

Daily Idea presents How to Not Suck at Socializing posted at Daily Idea, saying, “A video blog take on how to perform better in social situations.”

Lorraine Cohen presents Personal Development And Acceptance posted at Powerfull Living, saying, “Being inauthentic can cost you more than you think!”

SpiKe presents Habit Building: Laying The Foundations posted at Organize IT.

edithyeung presents A Voice to Remember posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

Phil B. presents Depressing News « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “Do you refuse to watch or read the news because it is too depressing?”

Yazan Manasrah presents How to start your day on a positive note pt.1 posted at The Blasted Crossing, saying, “I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did writing it.”

Carole Fogarty presents Comfort and its truthful offerings: posted at The Healthy Living Lounge.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Goal Setting or Let Go and Let God posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “There are two approaches people use to manifest their desires. Some set goals. Others surrender and presume the universe is conspiring to deliver to them their every desire without strain, in its own way and in its own time. Which way is better? Can these two methods be used together? (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Wanda Grindstaff presents Prosperity and Abundance is Your Birthright posted at Creating Abundant Lifestyles.

James presents Being the World’s Greatest … posted at The Resourceful Mind, saying, “This post seeks to understand what the world’s greatest have in common. It explores their mindsets and what they do differently to produce the great results that they do and how we can learn from them to produce similar results.”

Gleb Reys presents How Habits Help Me Be Successful posted at Personal Development Ideas Blog.

Lola Fayemi presents Mind your own spiritual business posted at Real World Spiritual and Personal Development, saying, “Do your spiritual thing and let others do theirs.”

Todd Goldfarb presents 7 Step Guide to an Effective Morning Routine posted at We The Change, saying, “This article is about the benefits of establishing an effective morning routine.”

Joann Ang presents Outflow Love and Blessings posted at Life Magick: Manifesting your Desires like Magick, saying, “Little things you can do to create a better life for yourself & for your loved ones & even strangers.”

Liz presents Goal Setting Commandment #3 - Thou Shall Write Down Thy Goals! posted at Personal Strategic Plan.

Ravi Vora presents How to be good at anything in 3 days posted at Ravi Vora.

The Happy Rock presents Marriage and Money - The Budget Meeting posted at The Happy Rock, saying, “Develop better financial habits in marriage.”

Maria Gajewski presents Do You Want to Work a Four Hour Workweek? posted at Never the Same River Twice, saying, “In this post, I share some of my experiences - both good and bad - with implementing the ideas and techniques of the 4-Hour Workweek.”

Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents I Choose Happiness. Do You? posted at Millionaire Mommy Next Door, saying, “During a time in my life when I was struggling with intense emotional pain, I learned an invaluable and powerful life lesson: It isn’t circumstance that dictates whether I live a happy life — rather, it is a matter of choice. With practice, I developed a habit of feeling happy. Here’s how.”

Raymond David Salas presents How to Have Conversations with God posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog.

Tezza presents How Fast Are You Going? posted at 4 Eva Young.

Luke Houghton presents Does it pay to do the right thing? posted at Luke Houghton, saying, “Is it important to do what’s right? Read here to learn more.”

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The Personal Development Carnival - August 26, 2007

Welcome to the August 26, 2007 edition of the Personal Development Carnival!

This week, there are 45 articles (!) included for your reading, learning, and applying pleasure.

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Anmol Mehta presents Meditation Techniques, Types and Practice - A Comprehensive Guide posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, “A complete guide to meditation techniques to help you choose those that are right you.”

evelester presents The Budgeting Secret that saved our Marriage » Housewife Confessions posted at Confessions of an Everyday Housewife.

John Hill presents The Best Way To Burn Fat posted at Universe Of Success.

Ralph Jean-Paul presents Be A Presence In Any Room posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, “Learn how to walk into any room and instantly project a confident presence.”

Raj presents How to improve your vocabulary? posted at MT Herald Dot Com.

Stephen Martile presents How To Super Charge Your Productivity posted at Stephen Martile, saying, “Hi Lyman, Here’s a sure way to increase productivity, that is if you’re willing to take action! Enjoy, Stephen Martile Personal Development with NLP www.stephenmartile.com”

Barbra Sundquist presents Women’s Retreat Inspired by SARK posted at Women’s Retreat Ideas.

Kevin Bedell presents Choices: Take Action? Or Watch? posted at 21st Century Citizen.

Raymond David Salas presents How to Manifest Your Desires Faster posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog.

David presents The Sooner You Face Reality, The Sooner You’ll Find Success posted at Worldwide Success.

Peter25 presents Being Happy With Your Current Job posted at Small Business.

Kristie Watson presents How Do You Approach Your Problems? posted at Watching Clouds.

Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents How to Treat Affluenza: Spend Less and Live a Happier Life posted at Millionaire Mommy Next Door, saying, “The number of “very happy” people peaked in 1957, and has remained fairly stable or declined ever since. Even though we consume twice as much as we did in the 1950s, people were just as happy when they had less. 86% of Americans who voluntarily cut back their consumption feel happier as a result. David Wann (co-author of Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic) encourages us to become historical superheros. We can change our world; save our world. Let’s curb our consumption so that our grandkids can read about our generation in their history books with reverence.”

Christine Scivicque presents How to be a Good Listener posted at The Executive Assistant’s Tool Box.

Liz presents Are the words you use harmful to you? posted at Nitro Marketing Blog.

Craig Harper presents The Parable of the Fat Kid. posted at Renovate your life with Craig, saying, “Once upon a time… there was a kid. A kid who loved to eat. Not unlike many kids, really. But this kid was different. He didn’t just enjoy the occasional cookie or bowl of ice-cream. Or burger and fries. No, he lived for food. And when he wasn’t eating… he was thinking about eating.”

Matt presents 7 Traits of Success Superstars posted at Realigned Living, saying, “By modeling our personal habits after overly successful people’s habits, we increase our likelihood of becoming just as successful - if not more successful - than they are. Enjoy!”

Alvaro Fernandez presents The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Some tips to keep our brains sharp.”

Logan Flatt, CFA presents A Simple, 3-Step Program posted at PowerWealth.com, saying, “How would you like to live in crushing, abject poverty? Does the idea of living and sleeping on the streets of a major American city sound appealing to you? Would you like to grow old and penniless, spending your final days on this Earth barely getting by on the meager checks sent to you by some large government bureaucracy? Well, my friend, do I have the program for you.”

Charles H. Green presents It’s a Dog Eat Dog World, Isn’t It? posted at Trust Matters, saying, “People often live up—or down—to others’ expectations of them. And if we can learn that about ourselves, then we have gained the keys to our freedom.”

Carl Zetterlund presents Top 3 Lessons from Sylvester Stallone’s Rags to Riches Story posted at PseudoPower.com.

Dominic Tay presents How To Deal With Negativity posted at Dominic Tay Dot Com.

Phil B. presents 13 Steps to be Productive « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “Ever wonder why some people are so productive all of the time while other people never accomplish anything?”

Maria Palma presents Happiness Is the Way posted at The Good Life, saying, “Many of us go on this search for happiness and don’t even realize that it’s up to us to choose happiness right now.”

Erek Ostrowski presents Getting Out Of Debt (Part 4: Stick To The Plan) posted at Verve Coaching, saying, “The long-awaited conclusion of the Verve Coaching “Getting Out of Debt” series.”

Golbguru presents My Relationship With Television posted at Money, Matter, and More Musings, saying, “My fight against the TV. I almost lost, but now I am coming back with vengeance. It’s incredible, the amount of time we waste on television.”

Lorraine Cohen presents Powerfull Living » Law of Attraction Tip: Are You Flowing Downstream or Upstream? posted at Powerfull Living, saying, “Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seemed to fall into place easily? Learn critical tips to remind you how to attract what you want effortlessly.”

Chris presents Replace Your Traditions With Best Practices posted at Martial Development.

Chris Stevens presents Positive Thought for the day posted at Positive thoughts and more.

Lexi Sundell presents Crystalline Consciousness Techniqueâ„¢ posted at Energies of Creation, saying, “A powerful modality which accelerates intention, Crystalline Consciousness Techniqueâ„¢ is described along with the opportunity to try it for free.”

Super Saver presents Signs Of Being Considered For Promotion posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “In my experience, there were several signs when I was being considered for promotion. In each case, after these “criteria” were met, I was promoted the next level.”

SJ Yee presents Off the cuff, what to say at a moment’s notice posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart.

edithyeung presents Career Ideas You Must Think About You Worth More Than Your Job posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

steve bentham presents Evolutionary personal development posted at inspiration, motivation, goal achievement, success, personal development.

Warren Wong presents The Key To A Healthy Relationship posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, “Are you in a healthy relationship? Do you know what makes a relationship healthy? Here’s the key to a healthy relationship.”

ananga presents Anxiety Relief: Why Getting More Stuff is not the Answer posted at Ananga Sivyer’s Living by Design Blog.

Luciano Passuello presents Beat Procrastination by Getting Rid of Your ‘Have To’s posted at Litemind, saying, “Telling a chronic procrastinator to just get on with it is like telling a heavy smoker to just stop: it just doesn’t work that way.”

Susan Velez presents Have Faith; Like A Mustard Seed posted at The Secret To Life.

Beth Dargis presents Fix the Problem, Don?t Just Put Up With It posted at My Simpler Life.

artThailand presents Genesis of a gallery. Genesis of a life. posted at artThailand.

Ellesse presents Excuse Me, Where is Your Sense of Self Awareness? posted at Goal Setting College.

art presents Realization in Love posted at Success Step.

Matt presents Martial Arts Training - The Ultimate Exercise in Personal Development posted at EverydayChange.com, saying, “Martial arts training - The ultimate exercise in personal development”

Dr Martin W. Russell presents The Key Life Principle? posted at Dr Martin W. Russell.

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The Personal Development Carnival - July 29, 2007

Welcome to the July, 29, 2007 edition of the Personal Development Carnival!

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Alexandra Levit presents 5 Steps for Coping with Criticism posted at Water Cooler Wisdom.

Chris presents The Importance Of Simplicity And The Basics In Social Interactions posted at How to have more social success.

The Happy Rock presents Do Cable and TV Cost More Than We Think? posted at The Happy Rock, saying “A look at some stats on how TV can affect our lives.”

Marcellus Overton presents Understanding the mysteries of love between men and women posted at Sex Relationships (Dreams, Fantasies & Reality).

Lexi Sundell presents Love Activated Phi posted at Energies of Creation, saying “The Love Activated Phi symbol is shown and its uses for information gathering explained.”

Chris Elliott presents The Definitive Moment In Your Life - Personal Development Defined posted at LovePeaceProject.com - Inner Peace, Loving Relationships, Personal Development.

Peter S C presents 8 Ways to Make Routine Tasks Interesting posted at I will change your life . com.

Charles H. Green presents Apologies, Forgiving and Forgiveness posted at Trust Matters, saying “A true apology doesn’t ask for forgiveness, it seeks to make right, and maybe, just maybe, the grace of forgiveness will follow, but if not remember always that an apology is about them, not you.”

Ruby presents What is a Holiday? posted at Advice and Rants.

Warren Wong presents How To Get Over a Guy / Girl posted at INTJ Personal Development, saying “Are you feeling sad and lonely because of a guy or a girl? Here’s how you get over them and move on.”

George Courtney jr presents The Authentic Bartender Blog: Three Steps To Increase Your Creativity posted at The Authentic Bartender Blog.

John Wesley presents How To Motivate Yourself posted at Pick the Brain.

x3r0bug presents Healing a Case of the Mondays posted at Everyday Guide to Self-Help, saying “Do you dread going back to work after a break? Read tips on how to cope with your duties and learn to enjoy what you do for a living. Heal the Mondays disease!”

Tupelo Kenyon presents Take Time for You posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying “Allow your passions to stretch their wings and the direction of your life could surprise you - in a good way. Celebrate life with passion! (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA presents My Journey thus Far posted at Second Chance to Live, saying “Second Chance to Live presents topics to encourage, motivate and empower the reader to live life on life’s terms. Our circumstances are not meant to keep us down, but to build us up! If you are interested in an in depth view of my process, please read my post, My Journey thus Far.”

David Richeson presents What do freedom and independence really mean? posted at 360 Degree Success, saying “Do you think we have freedom and independence in our society? Read this and find out how to truly develop these things for yourself.”

Kara-Leah Masina presents It ain’t no Secret - The Secret revealed throughout time posted at be Conscious now, saying “A look at The Secret as revealed by various texts and authors over the years.”

Vandelay Design presents Effective Time Management for Bloggers posted at Vandelay Website Design.

Adebola Oni presents Procrastination Kills, Kill Procrastination posted at Motivational Corner.

Rolf F. Katzenberger presents Personal, timeless organization: 4 suggestions for your checklist posted at Evomend | Timeless resources for personal organization., saying “For a moment, consider the following question: are there any tools, things or methods that you’ve been using for years or even decades - to your complete satisfaction? In case something came to your mind: what exactly is so satisfying about it? Your personal system of organization needs similar traits.”

Mohamad Latiff presents Goal Setting Secrets of the Greatest Achievers posted at Ultimate Secrets of Success, saying “All about the secrets that achievers use to set and achieve goals successfully.”

Jason Ivers presents How To Make Your Life Happier In One Simple Change posted at A Miracle A Day, saying “Make one simple change, do it every day, and make your life happier without even having to alter your circumstances.”

Ellesse presents Little Known Ways of Tackling Difficult Goals posted at Goal Setting College.

Debra Moorhead presents 9 Qualities of Smart, Successful Women posted at Debra Moorhead . com.

Nneka presents Spiritual Leaders and Teachers posted at Spirituality Blog.

Larry Russell presents Summary Table of Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Tax Rules posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog, saying “For your convenience, the table provided summarizes 2007 rules for traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. The table has a left-hand column of questions and 12 columns of information. Read the first four questions in the first four rows to determine which of the twelve columns would apply to you. Be careful to distinguish between the rules about whether you can make a contribution and whether an allowable contribution is tax deductible.”

Erin Pavlina presents See a Penny, Pick It Up posted at Erin Pavlina’s Blog.

SJ Yee presents 10 Secrets to Happiness I learnt from Andrew Matthews posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart.

Rick Cockrum presents Imagination posted at Shards of Consciousness.

Arvind Devalia presents Arvind Devalia » Be Positive - Life is an Adventure! posted at Arvind Devalia.

Raymond David Salas presents The Lazy Way to Success posted at ZenChill Power Tools Blog.

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