Advice & Help en xaviermurphy@yahoo.com <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.7a</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/index.shtml <span class="caption">© Copyright 1995 - 2008. All rights reserved. <a href="http://www.jamaicans.com/about/privacy.shtml"class="caption">Privacy Policy</a> & <a href="http://www.jamaicans.com/about/privacy.shtml" class="caption">Terms of use</a>.</span><br><a href="http://www.billygraham.org/believe/stepsToPeace.asp" target="_new"><img src="http://www.jamaicans.com/images/fish.gif" border="0"></a> Fri, 01 May 2008 03:54:00 GMT “I feel quite hurt as I don’t deserve to be treated like this?” “I will show him that tree nuh grow inna mi face” These statements maybe the expressions of a young lady who was “dumped” by her spouse. In her bid to get back at him she rushes out and initiate a relationship with the guy next door or the co- worker who has always expressed interest in her. Fri, 01 May 2008 03:54:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/failedrelation.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/failedrelation.shtml In this season of Obama-Clinton-McCain presidential hopefulness, the theme of Change is in the air. Everywhere. Whether it be political Change, or climate Change, or some other variety of Change, we have become insistent that whatever it is, it better be changing. Fri, 01 May 2008 03:54:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/ChchchchchchChanges.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/ChchchchchchChanges.shtml Studies have shown that people spend more money on toiletries than they do on self-improvement. Your efforts in self-improvement and personal growth are necessary investments to develop your potential for greatness. Remember, Olympic athletes are not born; they are made-they spend an inordinate amount of time practicing and preparing. Sun, 01 Mar 2008 05:45:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/workingonyourself.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/workingonyourself.shtml Even with close-up shots, it is impossible to see the boiling cauldron of intensity that exists at the bobsled start. The steely resolve etched on the athletes’ faces and hidden behind their helmets foretells the tremendous power that only becomes apparent when they push the 650 pound sled with a little help from gravity and without the use of any mechanical motor, accelerating from zero to speeds in excess of 80 mph in less than 15 seconds. Only by using this smoldering fire of emotion welled up inside can they accomplish such a feat. Sat, 01 Feb 2008 02:56:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/motivationfiresburning.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/motivationfiresburning.shtml I have been guilty many times struggling with thoughts of the real reason of my presence here on earth. Lately, I have been going through some self-analysis, rude-awakening of my purpose facing head-on the mountains that appears difficult to overcome. I am sure everyone questions the self, ‘why are we here on earth? Sat, 02 Nov 2007 04:09:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/ourpurpose.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/ourpurpose.shtml Conventional wisdom purports that wealth is found in a luxurious home, fancy cars and exotic vacations and the like. However, these material possessions are not wealth but merely examples of some of the things wealth affords us to enjoy. Sat, 02 Nov 2007 02:04:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/Wheredowefindwealth.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/Wheredowefindwealth.shtml If you have ever been to a circus you may have noticed that the elephants are held in check by a chain attached to a small wooden stake driven into the ground. At any time he chooses, this huge powerful beast could effortlessly pull the stake from the ground and be on his merry way. Why doesn’t he? What is holding him back? Tue, 01 Oct 2007 04:02:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/holdingyouback.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/holdingyouback.shtml Parents and Guardians, another school term has begun, in fact, one month is already completed* can you believe that?* and so for many children they have already taken their first step on the educational pathway. It is now the parents/guardians duty to help chart the children’s progress, to participate whole-heartedly in their development and to attend PTA meetings and other social activities put on by the school. Tue, 01 Oct 2007 03:51:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/educatingbeginsathome.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/educatingbeginsathome.shtml The paths to our goals and dreams are inevitably filled with challenges and obstacles which at times seem overwhelming, even insurmountable. It is important to always remember that success is ultimately achievable despite the odds. Mon, 01 Jul 2007 04:49:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/againstallodds.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/againstallodds.shtml Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong in talking out loud to yourself; even in public. It’s when you begin to respond that you should have cause for concern. In fact, every minute of the day we engage in a continuous internal conversation or “self talk,” which is ultimately reflected in our moods, attitudes, actions and habits. Sat, 01 Jun 2007 02:10:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/TalkToYourself.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/TalkToYourself.shtml I read an article recently in one of Florida’s main business magazines about a very large company that went through a multimillion dollar embezzlement scheme by a couple of mid-managers and a senior-level manager. The embezzlement scheme would have worked had it not been for the company voluntarily complying with the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which the federal government passed in response to some high profile corporate accounting scandals, such as Enron, Tyco and WorldCom. Sat, 01 Jun 2007 02:25:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/WhatItTakesToLead.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/WhatItTakesToLead.shtml The cold turbulent winds of winter have ceased. For months it settled on the earth, the greenness of life faded, trees in full bloom now barren; and we lock ourselves indoors or in heavy coats craving protection from the elements. Of such too is the winter of life - cold, lonesome, desperate, tragic. A time of shaken confidence, unanswered prayers and blurred vision. Spring is now here. Tue, 09 Apr 2007 03:46:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/springintoaction.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/springintoaction.shtml It is generally believed that the average person uses only about 10% of their potential. This means that the average person could be ten times more productive and successful than they currently are. Studies done at Stanford University Brain Institute are even less flattering. They claim that the average person only uses about 2% of their full potential. No matter which figure you agree with, it is clear that we perform far below what we are capable of. Fri, 01 Mar 2007 18:35:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/beallyoucanbe.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/beallyoucanbe.shtml Did you make a New Years resolution last month? This month Devon Harris former member of the Jamaica bobsled team and motivational speaker discusses why we should "Stop Making Resolutions and Start Setting Goals" Fri, 01 Feb 2007 05:11:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/resolutionsgoals.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/resolutionsgoals.shtml This month Devon Harris former member of the Jamaica bobsled team and motivational speaker discusses finding your noble purpose in life. Wed, 02 Jan 2007 22:02:00 GMT http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/FindingYourPurpose.shtml http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/FindingYourPurpose.shtml