There are two new articles at the Self Development site at BellaOnline.com.

Attitude
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52314.asp

Winston Churchill said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” As a whole, we are surrounded by negativity - the economy, the world situation, the environment and more. Do you believe your attitude can make a difference? I have a story I’d like to share.


Power of Purpose
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art17181.asp

Purpose is the motivating factor that gets you up in the morning. American Heritage Dictionary defines purpose as: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists - an aim or a goal. Have you defined your motivating purpose?


Please visit selfdevelopment.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Self Development.



Here’s our “pearl of wisdom” question for this newsletter:

Studies have found that interaction with animals supplies us with both immediate joy and long-term positive feelings, and contributes strongly to our happiness. Those with a loved pet are 22 percent more likely to feel satisfied than those without. ---- From 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by David Niven, Ph.D.

a. TRUE

b. FALSE


The correct answer is now posted on the Self Development forum in the thread entitled “Do you think having a purpose in life is important?”


To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Self Development located here -

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=188



Please enjoy this positive thought for the week:

“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Philsopher



I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!


Two things I’d like to share:

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Until next time,
Sharon Michaels, Self Development Editor
http://selfdevelopment.bellaonline.com

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