Ruminating on the Positive
Do you know what it means to “ruminate?” Cows do it all the time. You see, when cows ruminate, they are chewing thei...Read More »
Author: The Pacific Institute
Sharp, Clear Focus
Digital or print, when you are taking pictures, you want to have a sharp, clear focus. You want to have the same clear f...Read More »
Worth the Same Consideration
It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. This seems to be true, especially if it happens gradually ...Read More »
Becoming Your Best Self
What is the difference between being yourself and being your best self? In response to a recent WCN message, a reader as...Read More »
Doing the Right Things, Right
Have you ever thought about the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? They both sound good, but perhaps one i...Read More »
Visualizing Options
What if there were two little words that could help you unlock your imagination, allowing you to create the kind of futu...Read More »
Be Grateful for the Time
You have probably heard something similar to, “Live each day to the fullest, because you never know what tomorrow may ...Read More »
The Why Behind Building Self
One of the first reactions to the concepts of applied cognitive psychology typically will be, “It’s starting to soun...Read More »
Our True Selves
Do you know someone, perhaps they sit in the same chair you do, who seems to “play a part” when it comes to their in...Read More »
Our Choices Define Us
Reading the newspaper, listening to the news on television or radio, or checking one’s social media feeds, is an exerc...Read More »
Ripples in a Pond
How much of our own behavior do you think affects those around us? Sometimes, without us ever knowing, what we say and d...Read More »
The Survivor Personality
When times get tough, some people fold and some are made even stronger. Did you ever wonder why some people seem to be a...Read More »
Living Up to What’s Expected
Have you ever had an IQ test – a so-called “intelligence” test? Do you know how well you did? That test just may h...Read More »
A New Perspective on Retirement
Many people look forward to retirement, but not everyone finds it pleasant when it finally arrives. How can you make the...Read More »
A Space to Spark
How do you close the gap between the reality you are living in now and the life you want for yourself in the future? Let...Read More »
Stop Before You Start?
Many people are afraid of failure, but do you know anyone who is afraid of success? Today, let’s talk about this all t...Read More »
Think of the Possibilities!
What do you believe is possible for you in your life – in your job, with your family and friends, financially, intelle...Read More »
Doing the Wise Thing
How confident are you that the decisions you make are good ones? What do you do if you are not sure? Today, let’s talk...Read More »
Precious Time to Think
Does being alone have to mean loneliness? Not necessarily. In fact, there is a good chance we all could use a certain am...Read More »
Cultivating Hope
Everyone would agree that a hopeful attitude is a good thing. But what exactly is hope? Can it be learned? Centuries of ...Read More »
Getting the Message Across
How effective are you at getting your message across when you speak? Whether it’s speaking to large groups or small, i...Read More »
By Loving Example
What is the best way to teach children? There are many theories about the most effective way to teach children. Some say...Read More »
Ego and Self-Esteem
Is it possible to have high self-esteem and humility at the same time? Since 1971, The Pacific Institute’s education h...Read More »
Rarely Perfect the First Time
Today, let’s talk about how to handle those inevitable setbacks that occur, from time to time, in your quest to be a b...Read More »
Yours for the Making
How much control do you believe you have over what happens to you in life? Today, let’s discuss how feelings about wh...Read More »
Courage Isn’t Just for Superheroes
Do you believe that courage is something that only special people display in times of great danger? Many people think th...Read More »