“What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself ?” 

All day long we talk to ourselves. Are you even aware of that and what you say to yourself? Most of us aren’t. Yet at least several hundreds times a day we say things, comment, compliment, criticize and sometimes put ourselves down. The conversations we have in our head are important. They help define who we are and what we are? They are an important part of creating the self-image we have about ourselves. Unfortunately, if you are not aware of your self talk then most of it is probably negative. You know what I am talking about, you are doing something and you make a mistake and the little voice in your mind says to you, “How could you be so stupid?”. This self talk and commentary we have is happening all day long and until you become aware of it, you can’t change it. We become what we say to ourselves all the time. So if we are saying negative things to ourselves, our lives most likely reflect that. Where did it come from? Many times it comes from our childhood, growing up. We hear things like; Your… Stupid…Dumb…To Fat…Ugly…Not Good Enough…Worthless…Unlovable…and there are many more. Our subconscious minds are very powerful and if you tell it something enough times, it will believe that it is true…even when it isn’t. When we hear those negative words enough times, we start acting that way and the world starts treating us that way. Fortunately, if we say great things about ourselves over and over, we believe that we are great and the world treats us that way. Positive or negative either one is and can become your reality.

How do we change our self talk? The first step is to become aware of it. You cannot change anything that you are not aware of. Being aware of who you are, what you are and what you think are the most powerful tools of change. Without them you are forever destined to live the current life you are living. Today’s Success Homework will allow you to become; awake and aware of your internal dialogue and then be able to change it. What should you be saying to yourself? Look at the picture in this article, “Strength” read the words surrounding it, those are great examples of what you should be saying to yourself, all day long, everyday. You are Amazing…accept that about yourself.

Your Success Homework

Every time you catch yourself saying something negative to yourself, freeze, stop what you are doing and repeat these words: CANCEL, CANCEL, CANCEL…and then replace your negative statement with a positive one. Here is an example: You make a mistake doing something and you say to yourself “Am I stupid”….Freeze…say: CANCEL, CANCEL, CANCEL…”I am learning new things everyday and getting wiser”. Does that sound simple, it is. At first you will not catch yourself that much because you are not that aware of your thoughts. Soon you will be aware and you will be “cancelling” yourself all day long. Eventually you negative self talk will subside and you will think more positively and you will be “cancelling” yourself  less and less.

Scott Schmaren’s Bio

Scott Schmaren is a nationally known speaker, hypnotist and author. He has spent over 20 years learning powerful success technologies. He has used what he has learned and created to transform his life, losing 180. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show.  Oprah said, “If Scott can do it, I can do it and so can you! Scott’s techniques are being used for business, weight management, overcoming obstacles, achieving goals and many other things. Scott is co-author of the book, Stepping Stones to Success, along with Jack Canfield , Deepak Chopra and Dr. Denis Waitley. Scott’s forthcoming book is titled, “Your Ultimate Visionary Mind: Transforming Your Life in 30 Minutes a Day”.

LLN Reports on  Jay Meyer, MSW and Executive Director of Omni Youth Services in Buffalo Grove and Brian R. King, LCSW.

Thursday 02/14/13 at 2 pm

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Marie Lazzara

Join Mike Boehler and Marie Lazzara as they expand their show to one hour. On this edition, they will interview Jay Meyer, MSW and Executive Director of Omni Youth Services in Buffalo Grove and Brian R. King, LCSW.

OMNI Youth Services’ mission is to develop responsible youth and strengthen families. The nonprofit works with thousands of youth and families and has a track record of making a dramatic difference in their lives, through our counseling services, mentoring programs, substance abuse and treatment programs, services to juvenile offenders, community service projects, youth development programs, and our work with neglected and abused children, multicultural resource center programs, and more…

Brian R. King is a licensed clinical social worker as well as an author, presenter and a father of three sons on the autism spectrum as well as being diagnosed with a form of autism and A.D.D. himself. King has become known worldwide for his innovative communication and relationship strategies. He is the author of the book “Strategies for Building Successful Relationships with People on the Autism Spectrum: Let’s Relate.”

For more information on Omni Youth Services, visit www.omniyouth.org

For more information on Brian R. King, visit www.brianraymondking.com

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(Arlington Heights, Ill.) – HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) and Linked Local Network (LLN) have collaborated to launch Linked Local Schaumburg: Building a HandsOn Community, which will be previewed on Feb.15 at 8 a.m. at the Schaumburg campus of Roosevelt University.

The Schaumburg Community Hub is an Internet website designed to share news, information and events that professionals can use to grow their organization, engage in community dialogue and create long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between business, nonprofit, public service agencies and education sectors.

The first Community Hub site, http://schaumburg.linkedlocalnetwork.com,  will allow members of any sector to participate as content providers, engage in skills-based consulting or become sponsors. Each site will benefit from the large social media network that the Linked Local Network and HandsOn Suburban Network have been developing over the last three years.

At the preview, there will be a short presentation on how organizations can get involved and a panel with members of business, nonprofit and education sectors who will address questions. There will also be a virtual ribbon cutting.

Chris Smith, COO of HandsOn Suburban Chicago explains, “We are very excited to be based at Roosevelt’s Heller School of Business Incubator Space, partner with LLN and launch our first social enterprise designed to put a brighter spotlight on community engagement and leverage social media platforms to increase collaboration between the education, public, nonprofit and business sectors.“

Each Community Hub, beginning with Schaumburg, will provide businesses with opportunities to highlight employee expertise and business services, which will benefit the community.

”The Community Hub model offers many benefits to all sectors,” said Fred McMurray, founder of LLN. “This initiative provides a win/win situation and no matter how participants choose to engage, efforts will result in increased exposure, a more strategic network of contacts and enhanced presence in the local community, whether business or nonprofit.”

Roosevelt University became involved in December 2012 when Roosevelt’s Walter E. Heller College of Business selected HandsOn Suburban Chicago to join the Incubator Business Program Initiative with the goal of furthering its commitment to entrepreneurship and sustainable business. 

“We are so glad to have them as Heller Incubator residents,” said Melissa Stutz, Assistant Dean of the Heller College of Business. “This collaboration is such a great opportunity for Roosevelt students and our community.”

HandsOn Suburban Chicago and Linked Local Network have hosted multiple meetings and recorded multiple Internet radio programs including an interview with two Roosevelt students on the topic of social justice as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.  Listen to interview

“This is the ideal marriage of resources and expertise,” said Patty Neuswanger, Director of Community Engagement & Development.  “LLN has cultivated an outstanding social media network within multiple sectors and specific geographic areas. HOSC has solid relationships with 200 plus schools, universities and nonprofits. By pooling our resources and networks, we believe everyone can benefit, and by taking a local approach, individual communities can be strengthened.”

This event is free to attend. For more information and to register visit: http://SchaumburgComHubLaunch.eventbrite.com. (Space limited)

For over 40 years, HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) has been inspiring, equipping and mobilizing people to volunteer and take action that builds vibrant and prosperous communities. HOSC recruits and refers 9,000 volunteers annually to over 200 member agency nonprofits and schools, and provides other support to local charitable organizations, such as consultations and trainings. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency and part of the national HandsOn Network, HOSC’s service area includes 45 core communities in Chicagoland and a population of over 1.6 million residents. LLN was founded in 2010 with a mission to help small businesses and nonprofits better leverage state –of- the- art digital and social media technology to increase revenue and improve member services.

LLN Reports on  The Rev. Larry Bullock, President of Roosevelt University Alumni Association and of the University’s Northwest Suburban Alumni Chapter and Pastor of Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church in Hoffman Estates.

Thursday  02/07/13 at 2 pm

Listen at -  LLN Reports on Rev. Larry Bullock and Serenity House

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Marie Lazzara

Join Mike Boehler and Marie Lazzara as they expand their show to one hour. On this edition, they will interview The Rev. Larry Bullock, President of Roosevelt University Alumni Association and of the University’s Northwest Suburban Alumni Chapter and Pastor of Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church in Hoffman Estates.

They will also interview a representative from Serenity House. Based in Addison, Serenity House is a nonprofit, community-based, comprehensive treatment facility offering services to adult men and women recovering from chemical dependence and substance abuse.

Rev. Bullock Pastor Bullock holds two Masters’ degrees: a Masters of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago and a Masters of Public Administration from Roosevelt University.

He is a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, having served as a state legislator for eight years. He is the former President/CEO of April Cobra Enterprises, which specializes in Construction Management, Environmental Engineering and Real Estate Development.

He is presently Vice President of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, MidAmerica Region G-Emergent Market Development. As the Founder and President of the Suburban Black Contractors Association, he helps small emerging Minority-Women owned and operated firms in the Metropolitan Chicago communities.

Founded in 1985, Serenity House serves hundreds of men and women in extended residential care, independent living, and outpatient programs. On its full-time staff are certified addictions counselors under the guidance of a medical director.

For more information on Living Faith, visit www.livingfaithcwc.com

For more information on Serenity House, visit www.serenityhouse.com

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LLN Reports on Jane Stephen, Director of Prevention Programs and Kim Stobbe, LCSW and Clinical Director for the Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity in Inverness.

Thursday  01/31/13 at 3 pm

Listen at -  LLN Reports on PHD-Society for Preservation of Human Dignity

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Marie Lazzara

Join Mike Boehler and Marie Lazzara as they interview Jane Stephen, Director of Prevention Programs and Kim Stobbe, LCSW and Clinical Director for the Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity in Inverness.

The nonprofit’s mission is to affirm the value of the lives of women and families facing the issues of pregnancy and parenting. PHD offers professional counseling, education and integrated support services to meet the unique practical and emotional needs of each individual.

PHD also empowers adolescents to protect their future goals through healthy sexuality and relationship education and learning the power of abstinence.

In her role as Director of Prevention Programs, Stephen oversees the planning and execution of each program including writing curriculum and training procedures.

As PHD’s Clinical Director, Stobbe is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and domestic violence issues.

For more information on PHD, visit http://sphd.org/

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Warm up your vocal chords and get ready for some fun as Naperville CARES is excited to be holding a brand new fundraiser.
Karaoke for a Cause will take place on Thursday, January 31 from 7-11 p.m. at Aurelio’s at Springbrook Square in Naperville, located near the SE corner of Rt. 59 and 83rd St.

The night of food, fun and Karaoke provided by Dennis of Karaoke will raise funds for Naperville CARES, a nonprofit which helps local families in financial crisis meet their essential needs by providing emergency financial support and resources. For a tip, participants can choose to sing or be nominated by their friends to sing. Local celebrity singers will also be joining in the Karaoke and include CLTV News Anchor Dolly McCarthy, Charlie Brown of the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, Shane Beard, President of Fast Signs, Mike Rossi, Neuqua Valley High School Teacher and Coach and Nicki Anderson, Oswald’s Pharmacy Marketing Director, Health and Fitness Columnist and Author. Participants can dine on Aurelio’s famous fare of appetizers, pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches to further help CARES. CARES will receive 15% of food sales as well as all Karaoke tips.

For more information regarding Naperville CARES or Karaoke for a Cause, visit www.napervillecares.org or call 630-369-0200.

LLN Reports on DonorShare with Kevin Kinsella and Alma Ruiz

Thursdays  at 3 pm.

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Marie Lazzarra

Join Mike Boehler and Marie Lazzara as they interview Kevin Kinsella, Principal and Founder of DonorShare and Alma Ruiz, a DonorShare Long-Term Strategic Partner through her own firm Alma Accents.

Based in Rolling Meadows, DonorShare provides a secure and convenient online-subscription-based system for local donors to support their local charities on a monthly basis.

Kinsella and Ruiz will discuss the founding of DonorShare , the communities they help and how its unique service benefits both local charities and their local donors.

Kinsella, a CPA, has a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from University of Chicago. He has over 30 years’ experience as a volunteer for local charities which led to his vision for DonorShare. He also has over 25 years in launching entrepreneurial ventures which are marketing, promotional and business development focused. His first start-up was a high school reunion planning service. He achieved #59 on Inc. Magazine’s USA Fastest Growing List.

Ruiz, who is studying business management and marketing, has over five years’ experience working with graphic and website design, integrated marketing and promotions and three years’ experience with social media marketing.

For information, please visit www.donorshare.org.

More information about LLN Reports and Linked Local Network Internet Radio Shows can be found on our website www.linkedlocalnetwork.com.

LLN Reports on Job Searching with Sherry Leginski of CareerPlace of Barrington

Thursdays  at 3 pm.

Listen at - LLN Reports on Job Searching with Sherry Leginski

Marie Lazzarra

Join Mike Boehler and Marie Lazzara as they interview Sherry Leginski, Operations Manager of CareerPlace, a  not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 in Barrington. Some people may know the organization from its former name: Barrington Career Center.

In 2011, the nonprofit changed its name to better reflect its regional client base. Today, CareerPlace serves clients from more than 80 different Chicago area communities.

The mission of CareerPlace is to teach its clients discipline and job search skills through workshops and programming. Clients also schedule meetings with coaches to describe job search plans and put them into action.

Workshops include exploring career options, learning about social media tools, improving your interaction skills and writing an elevator speech. There are also many volunteer opportunities.

Leginski will discuss CareerPlace’s beginnings and it’s curriculum of programming as well as simple job search tips to help seekers find positions.

http://www.mycareerplace.org/

info@mycareerplace.org

(847) 304-4157

More information about LLN Reports and Linked Local Network Internet Radio Shows can be found on our website www.linkedlocalnetwork.com.

LLN Reports on Non-Profit Volunteering w/Chris Smith of HandsOn Suburban Chicago

Mike Boehler and Michele Rempel will interview Chris Smith of HandsOn Suburban Chicago.

Chris joined Handson Chicago as the COO in July, 2007 after a 21 yr career at the Chicago Tribune Co.

HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) is committed to mobilizing the compassion of individuals in order to bring about positive change in our community. 

Our mission is “to improve lives by advancing, promoting, and developing community volunteer initiatives.” HandsOn Chicago started in a box.

In the 1960’s, local activist Lois Moore began filling a recipe box with the names of friends and neighbors who were interested in volunteering but unsure of where to go. As that box began to overflow, Lois worked with the Arlington Heights Clergy Fellowship to found the Volunteer Service Bureau of Northwest Cook County, a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities.

From humble beginnings, The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago — as we’ve been called since 1987– has grown into a force for change,referring over 10,000 volunteers annually and serving over 140  social service agencies, nonprofits and schools. 

At HandsOn Suburban Chicago, they work closely with volunteers, nonprofits and other community partners to help them make a difference and improve the lives of their neighbors —  not to mention their own lives — through meaningful service experiences.

In addition, Michele will share more information for small businesses during the Social Media Minute.

Mike will announce upcoming Linked Local Network events which can also be found at www.linkedlocalnetwork.com

Technology can make collaboration easier, cut costs and help operations run more efficiently. Unfortunately, the organizations trying to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems—nonprofits—often lack resources to fully take advantage of technology to further their causes.

That’s why we worked with the HandsOn Network, a Points of Light Enterprise, to create HandsOn Tech, an initiative that pairs U.S. nonprofits with individuals who are passionate about technology and looking to make a difference. Last year, we funded 24 full-time AmeriCorps VISTA positions. These VISTA members provided technology training to more than 1,300 small, poverty-focused nonprofits nationwide. Further, these VISTA participants engaged skilled volunteers, including lots of Googlers, to assist nearly 200 nonprofits in creating individualized, comprehensive tech plans that will help them to work more efficiently.

Each HandsOn Tech VISTA project varies based on different nonprofit needs. In the past year, projects have included:

Migrating Dreams for Kids, a Chicago nonprofit empowering at-risk and disabled youth, to Google Apps—enabling them to more efficiently and effectively collaborate without the restriction of limited office space.

Building a dynamic website and social media strategy for Doing Art Together, a NYC-based nonprofit providing hands-on programming and GED prep for under-resourced youth.
Using Google Maps and Fusion Tables to help Atlanta’s The Drake House create a map that helps staff better visualize the local homeless population in order to more effectively distribute their services.

HandsOn Tech Pittsburgh hosted a panel on social media tools, including Google+, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, with local nonprofits at the Google Pittsburgh office

The program has been so successful that we’re expanding—it will now include one additional city and 28 new VISTA positions, with the goal of reaching even more nonprofits. The new HandsOnTech VISTAs will start in August with a one week training at our campus in Mountain View, Calif., where they’ll learn about cloud-based tools from a variety of technology companies including the Google For Nonprofits suite that allows many nonprofits to use free online advertising, Google Apps and YouTube channels. Once they are armed with tech know-how they’ll spend the rest of the year in two and three-person teams serving nonprofits in the Bay Area, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Pittsburgh and Seattle.

HandsOn Tech is accepting applications for VISTA members now through June 27. If you’re passionate about technology and helping nonprofits on the front line of fighting poverty, then we hope you’ll apply!

Posted by Patty Neuswanger