The power of CHOICE is one of the most important principles I teach in nations around the world. I explain that when something bad happens in our lives we have three choices. We can let it define us, destroy us, or strengthen us. J.K. Rowling said, “It is our choices that show what we truly are, Read more about We Create Our Lives with the Choices We Make Every Day[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham One of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned is this: The most important thing you can do for your personal well-being is to stop trying to control what you can’t control – others – and begin to control what you can control – yourself. In part, I learned this through Read more about A Lesson on Self-Control[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham My life’s mission is to strengthen women and families worldwide. I do this by helping people live more joyfully. Today I’d like to speak to Baby Boomer women ~ women born between 1945 and 1965. Currently, there are almost 50 million in the United States alone. I’d like to let all Read more about A Message to Baby Boomer Women[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham I’ve never met a person who hasn’t struggled, at one time or another, with poor decisions they made in the past. How do we let go of negativity? How do we release ourselves from past mistakes? Here’s the challenge: Janet, a 39 year old divorced mother of three is unhappy most Read more about How to Let Go of Past Mistakes[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham Let’s talk today about How to Boost Your Brain Power. The three building blocks of a strong brain are all body-based: Exercise Moving your body lubricates the machinery that orchestrates thinking. In a recent study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, older people who exercise regularly performed better on tests Read more about How To Boost Your Brain Power[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham What did Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. all have in common? They could all speak with eloquence and power in front of an audience. They expressed their ideas so that people not only heard and understood, but also acted on their calls to Read more about How to Present Like A Pro![…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham Let’s talk today about turning negative beliefs into positive ones. Years ago I was profoundly impressed with a quote by William James: “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their beliefs.” Although we’ve learned that our beliefs determine who we become, many Read more about How to Turn Beliefs from Negative to Positive[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham Today I’d like to share a story about how our thoughts and beliefs create our realities. Isn’t it true that the first step to becoming your best self is simply to get yourself out of the way? I know I had to learn that hard lesson. Here’s a story that illustrates Read more about Our Thoughts Create Our Realities[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham Let’s talk about “human porcupines” – the toxic personalities in our lives who challenge us on many fronts. Some are co-workers; some are relatives. How do you deal with these folks? First, let’s define their common characteristics. They: Are critical, judgmental Have high, unrealistic expectations; perfectionists Manipulate others by guilt, ridicule Read more about Simple Ways to Unplug The Power of Toxic Personalities[…]
By Dr. Paula Fellingham There is nothing quite as exhilarating and exquisite as knowing that you have no ill will toward any person. Conversely, carrying anger, resentment, or hostility toward another acts like a poison in your system. And it has a rippling effect on everything you do – from your work productivity to your Read more about Happy New Year! A few thoughts…[…]