Author: ellensayshi

  • Dating Hiatus-Pros and Cons

    Dating Hiatus-Pros and Cons

    Taking a dating hiatus I saw something on TV the other day that I found intriguing. I know that’s hard to believe- something interesting on TV . . . but I digress. Somebody wrote a book about the merits of taking a dating hiatus. They suggested using that time productively by writing two lists. One…

  • How NLP can help you achieve your goals

    How NLP can help you achieve your goals

    Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. – Tony Robbins What is NLP? Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a set of techniques and principles that can help you change your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to achieve your desired results. NLP is based on the idea that the way we…

  • The Collage of Life

    The Collage of Life

    Are you confused about what you really want to do with your life? Try this creative project to clear the confusion. Collect Go through a stack of magazines, and when you see an image, a word or a phrase that jumps out at you- that resonates to you- cut it out. Take your time so that you can capture the…

  • How Handwritten Letters Can Improve Communication

    How Handwritten Letters Can Improve Communication

    I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead. ― Mark Twain Stone Age vs. Digital Age Which is Better? I grew up in the Stone Age before internet, e-mail, chatting or texting was even a thought in somebody’s imagination. We didn’t describe our feelings with emoticons, or…

  • Where to Find Happiness

    Where to Find Happiness

    If you assign your happiness to external circumstances, you will never find the one thing we all deserve…joy in life. ― Andrew Pacholyk, Barefoot ~ A Surfer’s View of the Universe Poof! It’s Gone. Sometimes I feel like life is always throwing me a curve ball. Every time I get comfortable with something, it disappears. Poof! Just…

  • We Are Surrounded by Abundance!

    We Are Surrounded by Abundance!

    Hi everyone! Today I want to share with you a quote that really inspired me. It’s from Kabir, a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint. Here it is: Look at you, you madman,Screaming you are thirstyAnd are dying in a desertWhen all around you there is nothing but water! Wow, isn’t that powerful? Kabir is…

  • Single and Loving It

    Single and Loving It

    I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not defined by another person. -Oscar Wilde Can Singledom be awesome? Being single is not a curse, it’s a blessing. The reality is, 110.6 million Americans ages 18 or older (or 45.2 percent) are single, according to data from…

  • How to Remember Names Easily

    How to Remember Names Easily

    If you want to win friends, make it a point to remember them. If you remember my name, you pay me a subtle compliment; you indicate that I have made an impression on you. Remember my name and you add to my feeling of importance. Dale Carnegie Do you struggle to remember names? You’re not alone.…

  • How to Spot the Animal in Your Man: A Guide for Women

    How to Spot the Animal in Your Man: A Guide for Women

    Have you ever wondered what kind of animal would be your perfect match? Is he a cuddly Teddy Bear who protects you and his cubs? Or is he a lazy sloth who spends all day on the couch? Maybe he’s a loyal Puppy Dog who follows you everywhere and loves you unconditionally. Or maybe he’s…

  • A Father’s Day Tribute

    A Father’s Day Tribute

    A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life. -Dr. James Dobson I think my dad may have been the greatest dad anybody could be blessed with. He always loved us unconditionally, faults and all (and believe me, we had PLENTY of faults.). He has passed to be…