What is Happening to Women's Happiness? Upcoming Teleseminar
More and more women are awakening to their feminine power in evolving a better world.Over the last 40 years, women have achieved wider influence, better job prospects, and greater acknowledgment for their achievements.  And yet, recent studies reveal that women have gradually become less happy, less happy than men, and unlike men, grow sadder as they get older.  It shows up in stress.  According to the World Health Organization, depression is the second leading debilitating disease among women (Heart disease is #1). Depression clocks in at 10 in men and women take twice as many SSRI's. So, what really makes for women's happiness?  What do we women really want? Wh

Empowerment - It Starts at The Grass Roots
One big change that has occurred with the downturn in the economy has been an increased communication and connection in the grass roots community.  For example, two years ago, none of my neighbors had a garden.  Now they all do.  Previously, I would search the phone book for a repair man, now the repairman is easily accessed right in the neighborhood.  Rather than connecting with impersonal corporate businesses, I much prefer connecting with local businesses. The grass roots community is a fundamental part of our society.  The government and institutionscan provide human services, but they cannot provide the quality of care that occurs at the grass roots level.   I

Become Aware, Create Choice, Expand and Grow!
Do you want to create a more positive and meaningful life? Are you happy with what you have attracted into your life? Have you discovered that it was not what you expected? Have you found that the concept "Money" as "Wealth" has left your drained?  Would you like to create "Real" Wealth and a happier, more sustainable way of life? My name is Dr. Alice Vlietstra.  I have been helping individuals and families for over 25 years to use their challenges to expand and grow.  One of the greatest challe

Happiness: What Makes a Great Day?
When you are having a "Great and Wonder Day," what is it that truly makes it great? Reflect on It a moment.  Is it pampering yourself, hanging out with friends, eating chocolate? How about being outside, appreciating nature, sharing, and connecting with others and something bigger?  What about the obstacles?  Are they sources of frustration, or do you see them as challenges for you to use your strengths?   In the past ten years, "Happiness" has been the topic of much research.  What the experts find is that enjoying the pleasures of life is nice, but that once our basic needs are satisfied, we are ready for more. We are more than human robots, we are doer

Transform Stress to Success
It has been said, "Greatness is born out of adversity."  Unfortunately, this is not always true.  When under pressure, emotions climb. Adversity can bring out your courage, brilliance, and persistence.  OR, it can STRESS you out. Learn how to use your stress to bring out your best. Join us for our teleseminar on Monday, October 26, 7-8:00 PM CDT as we explore how stress actually can help you grow and evolve. Just register for our complimentary Teleseminar Transform Stress To Success In this teleseminar, you will: *Take a cultural perspective to see the critical factors that c