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22 Life-Changing Personal Development Books

May 4, 2020October 24, 2019 by J. Marie Novak
22 life changing personal development books

Can a Personal Development Book Really Change Your Life? Personal development books have been around since humankind first put pen to paper.  There must be some mighty good reasons for that, right?  People have sought out self-help books for eons …

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How to Be More Present: Simple Steps for Mindful Living

May 7, 2020October 20, 2019 by Believe and Create Editorial Team
learn how to be more present in your life

Mindful living involves showing up for every aspect of your life.  When you learn to be more present,  your senses become sharper and the little things that are so integral to living a happy life get noticed.  When you’re not …

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It’s Time to Start Thinking and Acting Like the Powerful Person You Really Are

June 17, 2020August 14, 2019 by J. Marie Novak
Embrace your personal power

You’re More Powerful Than You Think.  And There’s No Better Time Than Now to Start Embracing Your Personal Power When you think of the words “personal power,”  what images come to mind for you? I have to admit, I used …

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5 Simple Ways to Be More Intentional About Your Life Every Single Day

May 10, 2020June 4, 2019 by Janette Novak
5 Simple Ways to Be More Intentional About Your Life Every Single Day

Want to know the #1 reason most people are not as happy and fulfilled in their lives as they want to be?  Most of us spend too much time on auto-pilot instead of living intentionally. When you switch gears to …

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Setting Priorities for Personal Happiness and Professional Success

May 7, 2020June 3, 2019 by Kelli Gibbs
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Why You Need to Set Priorities for Personal Happiness and Professional Success Setting priorities for personal happiness and professional success is a must.  If you want to enjoy your life and achieve the career dreams that are placed deep in …

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The Life-Changing Magic of Listening to Your Higher Self

May 10, 2020May 30, 2019 by Janette Novak
how to see yourself as you really are - your higher self

Your Higher Self Is Calling You may think you see yourself as you really are, but if you’re like most people, your self-view is clouded.  To truly see yourself as you really are, you need to understand and connect to …

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When You’re Tired of Struggling, Here’s the First Step You Need to Take

May 24, 2020April 7, 2019 by J. Marie Novak
Tired of Struggling?

Are you tired of struggling? Recently someone wrote to me here at Believe and Create and told me she was tired:  Tired of struggling. Tired of feeling miserable. Tired of conflict. Tired of not getting anywhere she wanted to go. …

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3 Profound Ways Focusing on My Strengths Transformed My Life

May 10, 2020March 26, 2019 by Anatoli Chernyaev
focus on your strengths

Are you over-focusing on your weaknesses as an attempt to fit in? ? It probably wouldn’t surprise you if I said that many of us focus on our weaknesses rather than our focusing on our strengths.  We’re so eager to …

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How to Create a Vision for Your Life that Leads to More Happiness and Fulfillment

May 7, 2020February 18, 2019 by J. Marie Novak
Life was too hard and I couldn't see my way out. How would I fix my life?

————————————————————————————- My life was a mess and I didn’t know how to fix it. I needed a vision for my life … a vision for my future, but I had no idea how to create it. It seemed to me …

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How I Stopped Hiding Behind a Bottle (A Personal Story of Recovery)

May 7, 2020February 13, 2019 by Patrick Bailey
Patrick Bailey - writer - author - recovering alcoholic and alcoholic counselor

Patrick Bailey, professional writer mainly in the fields of mental health, addiction, and living in recovery. It’s a story I don’t like to share. Every time I recall what used to happen to me some years ago, I shed tears—not …

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Transform Your Life with Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

May 17, 2020February 8, 2019 by J. Marie Novak
The Life-Transforming Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

So many of us sleepwalk through our lives. We’re creatures of habit, being mindlessly shuffled along on a moving walkway that carries us through our days without much thought about the bigger picture, namely, what we want our lives to …

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The Believe and Create Manifesto

May 17, 2020February 26, 2018 by Janette Novak
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What Believe and Create REALLY Stands For: Our Core Values and Beliefs People often ask me, what is Believe and Create?  What does it stand for? My first reaction is that it stands for “believe in yourself and create a …

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The Right Way to Set Goals: This Technique Works Magic!

May 17, 2020September 16, 2017 by Amelia White
secrets to guarantee you achieve your goals faster than ever before

Have you been going through life aimlessly, believing that good things will naturally come your way?  It doesn’t always work out, does it? Or, do you set loose goals for yourself while not taking active steps to achieve them? Not …

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What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Your Life

May 17, 2020May 17, 2017 by J. Marie Novak
Getting unstuck ... lessons from pema chodron

I Felt Stuck in My Life and I Didn’t Know What to Do Nothing seemed to be working out the way I wanted it to. I made changes … in fact, I’d made a lot of changes, but none were …

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Why You Don’t Have to Struggle to Find Your Life Purpose

May 21, 2020November 26, 2016 by J. Marie Novak
Ready to find and live your purpose? If you're struggling with finding your purpose you need to read this.

“How do I find my life purpose?  I can’t figure it out!” “I’m told I should follow my bliss and my bliss will direct me to my life purpose, but I don’t know what my bliss is.” “If I knew …

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The Most Important Thing to Remember When Life Is Hard

May 17, 2020August 22, 2016 by J. Marie Novak
What to do when things look really bad in your life

I hate to admit this, I really do, but here it is:  I’ve learned more in states of adversity than I’ve learned in times of smooth sailing.  Yes, when my life is really hard, I often learned the most. Why do …

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Truth Time: Why You’re Not Getting What You Want Most

May 7, 2020July 31, 2015 by J. Marie Novak
truth time: why you're not getting what you want out of your life and not achieving your dreams

There are things you want from your life … dreams that you hold dearly.  I get it.  I have dreams I’m going after, and I am determined to realize my dreams, too.  Sometimes the journey can seem really hard and …

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The 10+ Best Personal Growth Blogs

May 7, 2020July 9, 2015 by J. Marie Novak
the 10 best personal growth blogs

If you want to change your life, you have to feed your mind positive, uplifting stuff.  But, it’s not all about “rah rah” messages,  it’s also about finding helpful, practical ideas that you can implement in your life that will …

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The Top 10 Inspirational Facebook Pages You’ll Love Most

May 24, 2020May 25, 2015 by J. Marie Novak
top motivational facebook pages

This life we’re living can be difficult sometimes.  If you want to stay positive and focused on what matters most, you need help.  I’ve found certain inspirational Facebook pages are tremendous at lifting me up when I need it the …

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Do You Ever Lose Focus on What Life Is All About?

May 7, 2020April 1, 2015 by J. Marie Novak

  Love is what life is all about – both the giving and receiving of it.  I believe this to be true, yet I’m more than a bit embarrassed to say that sometimes I put this concept aside to handle …

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Taking Off Your Masks: An Outrageous Act of Self-Love

May 17, 2020October 4, 2013 by J. Marie Novak
Taking Off Your Masks: An Outrageous Act of Self-Love

As a child, I loved Halloween and the ability to transform into anyone I wanted to be.  A mask and a hand-made costume were all I needed for a fun-filled night spent wandering up and down our neighborhood streets, gathering …

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What to Do When Life Isn’t Working Out the Way You Want It To

May 17, 2020July 27, 2013 by J. Marie Novak
Appreciating Life’s Rainy Days

When life isn’t working the way you thought it would, sometimes you have to learn to appreciate what life is giving you that you didn’t expect (and maybe didn’t even want). It’s raining today.   Not a belligerent, angry rain, but …

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