http://www.wholisticdev.com/ Get the latest articles and tips on Stress Management and Self Improvement. en-us Sat, 7 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/SelfGrowth/101-Great-Ways-to-Improve-your-Life-Vol-3.html The Wholistic Development Exchange is proud to announce the release of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life - Volume 3, a collection of 101 secrets to success and happiness written by many leading experts including Ken Blanchard, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, Byron Katie and our very own David Tomaselli. Sat, 7 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Signs-Symptoms-Causes-of-Stress.shtml So what is stress? Stress is not the pile of papers sitting on your desk. Stress is not the child screaming in the living room, or the clean laundry the dog just dragged out the door. Stress is your response to those things... Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Common-Mistakes-Law-Of-Attraction.shtml The phenomenon of the movie "The Secret" is sweeping the world. Millions of people have seen the movie and millions more have read the book. The theme of the film and book are the Law of Attraction. By using this universal law, you can effectively create your reality. By choosing your thoughts, you will attract whatever it is that you think about the most. It sounds simple enough but does this really work? Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Chakras-Blueprint-for-Success.shtml A unique insight into the required psychological traits needed for manifesting success and happiness. This article was written by David Tomaselli and has been published in the new book, 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life - Volume 3. Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Slow-Dance.shtml A poem which was written by a terminally ill teenager in New York and has been forwarded by a medical doctor. It is indeed quite the poem which carries a simple yet important message. Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Management-Tips.shtml Take a look at our new 101 stress management tips effective for managing, reducing and coping with stress. Sat, 23 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Art-of-Peace.shtml An inspirational collection of quotations drawn from collected talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. The principles expressed in these quotations can be applied to all the challenges we face in life. Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Put-Out-Fires-in-your-Brain.shtml Summer seems to have come early. The temperature is on the rise and the bush fire season is on us. All it takes is one stray cigarette. One arsonist. One kid with matches. One barbeque gone wrong. One bolt of lightning. Or all five of the above igniting fires almost sequentially... Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Persistence.shtml If you were to choose just one part of your personality to develop that would virtually guarantee your success, I'd like to suggest that you place persistence at the top of your list... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Easy-Earn-Money.shtml There is a very real possibility that everything you and I have been taught about how to earn money is so far from the truth that it's almost comical. Earning money has nothing to do with age, formal education, gender or geography... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Create-Winning-Feeling.shtml I believe we would all agree that having a winning feeling is prerequisite to achieving outstanding results. A person can't possibly expect to win if they're constantly focusing on failure... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/TSTN-14-Day-Give-Away.shtml In early July 2006 we talked about the launch of a new brand of web site called TSTN or "The Success Training Network", a web based channel that allows visitors to watch and listen to the world's top success speakers and trainers via the internet... Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Make-Motivation-Last.shtml Is motivation something that gets you excited for the moment and lets you down the next day, or can it endure for a long time? I see the impact of motivation in people's lives every day... Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Listening-to-the-Coach.shtml The young athlete who aspires to greatness, generally speaking, learns a number of things from several different coaches. The first one taught him the fundamentals; the second one instilled discipline in him and taught him more of the techniques that must be mastered to excel... Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Achieving-Success-Expecting-Success.shtml When you plan and prepare carefully, you can legitimately expect to have success in your efforts. When you recognize and develop the winning qualities that you were born with, the winner you were born to be emerges... Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Mistake-People-Make-Prevent-Success.shtml I had timed things really well and just got to the photo shop before it closed. I ran in grabbed the photos and headed to my next appointment. When I got home later that evening I opened the photos and my wife screamed. The photos were not ours... Sun, 30 Jul 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/TSTN-New-Brand-of-Self-Improvement.shtml Over the years, a number of web sites and blogs have emerged that provide a rich selection of self-improvement articles and e-books, written by various self help speakers and authors... Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Look-Below-Surface-Reduce-Stress.shtml One client--let's call him Scott--told me that he knows very well what causes stress for him: "Overload -- my boss gives me more work, but not more money or resources. AND -- My staff, they don't work hard enough, but they all want a pay rise!" Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Healthy-Energy-Body.shtml Many cultures, both modern and ancient, have recognized the concept of a universal energy or vital life force that flows through the physical body of all living things... Sat, 3 Jun 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Modern-Day-Warriors-Heart.shtml Samurai warriors came into existence in Japan around the 12th century when two powerful Japanese clans fought bitter wars against each other. In the physical sense the samurai were well armed with weapons and armour. Spiritually they were also armed with something know as Bushido... Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Leadership-Techniques-For-Anyone.shtml Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the funeral of my friend Kermit. A pleasure, you ask? Yes, a pleasure and a honor, because it was a great celebration of Kermit's life and the passion and spirit he brought to living it... Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/How-To-Lead.shtml Leadership is a tricky subject, at best. Perhaps this is why finding a single source that covers every aspect of this topic seems nearly impossible. And, what's more, much of the information available on leadership today taps into dated research, making modern day leadership mastery more elusive than ever. Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Benefits-of-Coaching.shtml In today's busy world, more and more people seem to be experiencing stress. If I got a dollar every time I heard some one say "I do not have enough time to do things", "Which option do I take?", or "I am burnt out!", I would be a very rich man... Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Art-Delegation.shtml If you are like a lot of other competent and self sufficient people, you may think that no one else can do certain tasks or jobs better than you. Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Tools-Destress.shtml Nowadays, everyone seems to be stressed. Our days are packed with a long list of tasks, important obligations and tight deadlines, forcing our stress levels to go through the roof. Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Time-Creation-Tips.shtml How valuable would an extra hour every day be to you? Have a read of this seven part series developed by Michael Erwin of Time Creation Coaching... Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Acai-Berry-Cancer.shtml GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A Brazilian berry popular in health food contains antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a recent University of Florida study, one of the first to investigate the fruit's purported benefits.... Sun, 5 Feb 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Real-Meaning-Peace.shtml There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only two he really liked, and he had to choose between them.... Sun, 5 Feb 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Acai-Berry.shtml In his book, The Perricone Promise, Nicholas Perrricone highly reccommends ten superfoods that should be included in one's diet. He claims that these foods prevent inflammation and improve your immune system, allowing you to enjoy good health and well being.... Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Tai-Chi-Breathing.shtml "I don't have the time to exercise!" "I am busy! How can I spend 10 or 15 minutes to just sit there, closing my eyes and meditate?" "I don't have the room to do this!" "I can't stretch like that!" "At that specific time, I'm not available!" - Do all the above sound familiar to most people who want to stay healthier but could not do so due to a number of reasons? The list can go on endless... Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stretching-Scientifically.shtml Without a doubt, the most common questions I'm asked is; "What's your view on the latest scientific studies and research findings in regards to stretching?" The short answer is; "They all make for interesting reading, but I don't put a huge amount of confidence in them." Let me explain why.... Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Make-Time-For-Success.shtml If you're like most people, 24 hours in a day seems not enough to get everything done on your growing to-do list. You feel you are working harder and harder, yet you continue to struggle with the fact that you do not have time to spend with family friends, to exercise, to enjoy hobbies, or just relish some much-deserved downtime.... Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Wholistic-Decision-Making.shtml There are many times in your life when you are confronted with a decision to make. It might be a fairly big decision related to a career change or a relationship, or it could be a relatively small decision such as deciding which photographer to use for your wedding.... Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Favourite-Activity-Manage-Stress.shtml As I walked out of the office building towards my car, all I could think about was the task that lay ahead of me the following day. Being a product manager and architect for a software company, there were always interesting challenges presented to me.... Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Time-Management.shtml Managing your stress and your time go hand in hand. Stress can often be caused by not having enough time to do the... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Control-Finances.shtml Financial worries can add to the stress levels of individuals. For many families it can become one of the biggest... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Nutrition.shtml A lot of research today is showing that having a good nutritional diet has a direct impact on a person's ability to manage stress... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Balanced-Life-Style.shtml Developing a balanced life style is a very proactive approach to managing and reducing the stress in your life. As opposed to ... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Work-Place.shtml Feeling stress in the work place is a very common issue in many organisations both large and small... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Meditation.shtml Meditation is a great way to manage and reduce stress. It is widely known to have positive effect on the human body physically... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Prayer.shtml Prayer is a direct way of way of communicating and conversing with God. Prayer is a spiritual exercise that helps strengthen... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Physical-Exercise.shtml Any form of physical exercise can be a great way to reduce stress. By regularly going to a gym, for a run or competing in... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Worry-Habit.shtml Worrying about things can bring on an incredible amount of stress. The saddest thing about worrying is that it is usually over ... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Stretching.shtml When we feel stressed, our muscles tense up and relaxation becomes difficult. One way to combat muscle tension and become more... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Breathing-Exercises.shtml Controlled breathing exercises can greatly influence your mind and body, and is a very practical way of managing stress... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Progressive-Relaxation.shtml Negative thoughts and feelings can significantly contribute to the tension we experience in our bodies... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Say-No.shtml Saying "No" to requests you actually don't want to do is a good way to reduce stress. Sometimes you are asked to do something... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Tai-Chi.shtml Tai Chi is a very ancient Chinese form of martial arts which focuses on the internal energy in the body more commonly referred... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT http://www.wholisticdev.com/Stress-Tip-Positive-Attitude.shtml One of the best ways to manage stress is to develop a positive attitude. The way you think, day in day out, affects all aspects... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:01 GMT