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What do you do when you need to change someone’s conviction about something that will benefit them, and you just can’t seem to convince them of the need to change?  When the prospective person or persons realize that your goal is to convince them of something by verbal persuasion that is different than their current belief or conviction, a…

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Whoever coined the phrase that “Nice guys finish last” didn’t provide as much convincing evidence as the psychiatrists who maintain that their research indicates that nice guys tend to have stronger relationships, better health and superior performance on the job.  That would seem like it is a long way from…

It is one thing to work through a complaint with a store manager whom you may never see again, but how about complaining to a neighbor, friend or family member or even a patient?  With people you see regularly, it may be necessary to air the complaint  but to do it while preserving an important relationship.…

You know the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  This rule has stood the test of time.    If you think about it, however, the way you want to be treated may be different than the way some other person may wish to be treated.  When that is the case, the Golden Rule procedure may offend or…

Have you ever wondered why a stressful situation causes the body to send a message that it wants some chocolate, some peanut butter, or some other so-called comfort food?  This impulse seems to function independent of any control or function of the brain in your head.  It seems to function like a second brain–one in your chest.   It appears…

Smiles for Life Results through July 23, 2012

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Maybe you have never thought about it. You had no participation in the selection of your name but you are stuck with it and that might have more significance than you think.  In fact those who have studied these matters claim that observers perceive our names as badges bearing information about our class, education level, and ethnic origin. A name…

You wake up every morning with the gift of time and the challenge to use it wisely.  Requiring an allotment of time is making a living, giving attention to family, community service, religious pursuits, hobbies, home repairs, etc.  Putting emphasis on balance,  It is easy to rationalize that extra time at the office is really to benefit…

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Maybe you didn’t score on those school IQ tests as well as your friends and you may have felt a little depressed because of it.  If you didn’t have confidence that you would have the ability to make your life work satisfactorily,  perhaps you were looking in the wrong place. 

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Here are the complete Smiles for Life Results through July 2, 2012

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It is interesting how important it is to go forward even in the face of challenges no matter how slightly.  This will make going forward even easier when the next challenge arises. And here are some things you can do to make that forward motion even more easy and automatic.…

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                           WHAT ARE YOU SAYING

WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE NOT SAYING ANYTHING?

Maybe you didn’t realize that 85 percent of your communication is non-verbal.  That is to say that when people have a choice between what you say verbally and what your body language indicates, they will choose body language 85% of the time. …

10 Free LEAP Scholarships remaining for Crown Council Member Practices!

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If you would like to nominate a deserving student, please read the below details and then call the LEAP Team at 1-877-855-LEAP:

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Here are the Smiles for Life office-by-office results through May 29, 2012

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Here is an interesting discovery: When you think positively, you tend to feel more relaxed and energetic.  On the other side, when you are upset, you are more likely to feel tired and lazy.  So the way we think–our attitudes and outlook on life–strongly affect our physical state. 

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