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- So You Say You're a Little Frustrated - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Linda McCarrinMother Nature has a way of teaching us valuable lessons…if we’d only look or listen! As a personal coach, I often hear how frustrated clients, friends, and colleagues are about their life experiences. I have one friend in particular whose calls are often (unconsciously, I’m sure), disguised as a ...
Views: 1503 - Fight Technology Overload With These 6 Tips - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou love your smartphone – right? How many good things has it done for you today? From connecting with friends to getting restaurant reviews, our phones are invaluable. However, there’s also a downside to our phones. As we focus on our phone, we often neglect dealing with things in the ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Quieting Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Michelle MillerAllowing resentment to fester inside us is something we ought to avoid. So, when we begin to feel resentful it is a sign that we need to deal with it. You are likely to feel resentful when someone has criticized you, taken advantage of you, ignored you or mistreated you in some way. As a ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Travel Journals - Finding Your Inner Writer - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Barbara WirthDo the words "travel journal" bring up memories of grade school essays, "What I did during my summer vacation?" Are you a person who groans at the thought of keeping a trip journal, declaring that you are "on vacation"? Are you one who believes writing is an assignment rather than a pleasure? ...
Views: 1501 - Recovering From Relationship Codependency - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineRecovering From Relationship Codependency (Codependency Part Two) written by Randi G. Fine Originally published on Life As A Human Codependency is an emotional disorder that begins forming in childhood, but it does not reveal itself until a person starts having adult ...
Views: 1496 - Which Is Harder: MAKING a Change or SUSTAINING the Change? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Julie DonleyMy aunt and I had lunch the other day. We were discussing weight loss and I mentioned my fear of regaining the forty pounds I have worked so hard to lose when she said, “It’s easy to lose weight; the hard part is keeping it off.” In my many years as an addictions nurse, I have always said ...
Views: 1493 - Why Do I Drink and Tips on How to Change Drinking Habits - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANQ. In what situation do you consume alcohol? What are your feelings in these situations? Does it make you feel more self-confident? Q. On average how many units do you consume a week? (Be truthful.) You can only change if you are willing to take a good hard look in the mirror. Q. What do you ...
Views: 1493 - How to relieve emotional stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Trish KershawEmotional stress is something we all suffer from time to time. When things are just getting too much or you are overcome with tension or fear then follow these simple self help steps to clear away the blockages that negetaive thoughts and energy are creating. Step 1 - Ensuring that you are ...
Views: 1491 - Mastering Second Chances: An Excellent Self-Growth Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Marc LernerThe idea of facing a challenge and feeling as though you are given a second chance develops because of your perspective. Too often, we look for external situations to be the reason we have a second chance, but what happens within your brain creates the feeling as though you can deal with this ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - The past can power your present, if you let it. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisThe past can power your present, if you let it. I would like to make you aware of an amazing aspect of your brain using the following example: You are driving your car early in the morning. You have to run some errands and visit a store, which is about 45 minutes from your house. While ...
Views: 1491 - STATE OF HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Latorria FreemanHappiness is not a goal that you reach. It’s a state of mind that you can choose to live in every day regardless as to what’s going on around you. Enjoy the journey of life and choose to live in a state of happiness. Action for today: Choose to experience happiness throughout ...
Views: 1487 - 7 Steps To A More Successful You - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Kellen Marson“What does that guy do?” A question we often ask ourselves during moments of greediness, lack of self-worth and doubt. That moment when you see a 25-year-old kid drive up in a bright red, $40,000 sports car. That moment when we drive past a 10,000 square foot house. Those moments when all you ...
Views: 1486(3 votes) - Alternative Solutions for Managing Behavioral Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerIf medication does not always serve as a permanent solution, then it seems sensible that other alternatives could work just as well. This article will observe those alternatives, as well as emphasize the beneficial role teachers have in helping parents decide the type of treatment that is ...
Views: 1481 - Are we evil? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThis question used to be at the forefront of my mind, imbedded so deeply that there seemed to be no escaping the powerful emotions that it evoked. When did it start? Why was I born this way? How could I stop the terrible things going on all around me I was hurting so many people. Maybe the ...
Views: 1480 - Challenges of Identifications - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Karen KleinwortStress is a hot topic these days, especially with the state of the economy, the rise in unemployment, and the notion our financial nest eggs are not as plush as they once were. In my recent article "Internal vs. External Stress: Can You Identify Which One?” I expressed the importance of ...
Views: 1479 - Moving Your Body is easier than you think - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Julie SimonFor many of us, our parents and grandparents got much more physical activity than we get today. They shoveled snow, raked leaves, chopped wood, scrubbed floors, hand-washed garments, hand-mowed lawns, washed and waxed cars and walked miles per day. And for our earliest of ancestors, physical ...
Views: 1478 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 5: What Values are You Teaching? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanRemember when you were little and someone may have said, “Monkey-see, Monkey-do”? Well, everything that you emit through your actions, your words and even your thoughts are being fed into those around you – your children, your siblings, your friends, your coworkers and even your significant ...
Views: 1475 - African Americans It’s Time To Forgive Yourselves! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Andrew BozemanIn my last article, I told you that it is time to forgive those who have harmed us. I spoke not only of this generation, but the generations that lead to this generation. That’s a lot of work. It is challenging work. It is also rewarding work. But be aware that it is still work ...
Views: 1473 - Hoarding Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Steven QaresmaThere are many ways in treating many psychiatric problems. In patients with compulsive hoarding syndrome many treatment methods were introduced. The first line of hoarding treatment is said to be the cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT is considered to be successful in treating individuals ...
Views: 1473 - A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Resistance in a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Connie HammerHas your child ever vehemently resisted your request to perform a task? I worked with a young mom recently who came to me exasperated by her daughter’s refusal to wash her hands and dry them or sometimes have a meltdown when the mom would do this task for her. The mom was at her wit’s end ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - How to Turn Low Self Esteem into Powerful Positive Self Talk - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you get down on yourself so often that you feel depressed or weighed down by your negative thoughts? Have you lost the self confidence you once had? It may be helpful to know that you’re not alone. Many people have an internal dialogue that fuels negative thoughts and hinders their ...
Views: 1471 - The Lazy Man's Way of Smashing Bad Habits and Regaining Total Control (2 of 2) - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Harry Warman-------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CONSISTENTLY HARBOUR IN YOUR MIND CREATES YOUR LIFE -------------------------------------------------------------- Through the power of your mind, working through your senses, you have the ability to accept or reject ...
Views: 1468 - Consciously and Subconsciously Redirecting Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Latorria FreemanI have learned that in order to redirect your thoughts, you have to consciously and subconsciously want the same thing. If your conscious mind and subconscious mind are thinking alike, you are able to achieve any goal. In other words, if subconsciously you do not really believe you will complete ...
Views: 1467 - Self Esteem Issues - Tips for Recreating Your Personal Image - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Belinda DalyYour absence of self-esteem probably comes from the attitudes of other people towards you. Your parents, brothers and sisters, etc. are all contributors of how your self-esteem is formed during your early years. If you come from a loving and caring family, have lots of friends and you did well ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - Developing Strength of Will - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Andrew VoznyakImagine that you are a person with perfect will-power. With the help of it you have full control over all your actions. If you decided to do something, this will be done for sure, and it doesn't matter how much time and efforts it will take. With the help of will you can fight your fears and ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Toddlers Behavior – Normal Development and Behavior in Two to Three Year Olds. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from George FaulknerToddler’s can be delightful but they can also be extremely demanding and hard work. Toddlers behavior makes them feel and do lots of different illogical actions, Example: not want to be apart from their carers, want attention, are egocentric, active, impulsive and messy, constantly interrupt ...
Views: 1465(3 votes) - Healer's Best Friend - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAre you a dog lover or a cat friend? If you are, then you have first-hand knowledge of the benefits of having animals in our home and lives. But what if you aren’t? What might you be missing out on? How about lower overall stress levels, reduced risk of heart attacks, improved memory function, ...
Views: 1464 - The Good and Bad about Routine - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from cedric riceWe all need to have some routine in our lives. Routine instills order and keep us on track when we have numerous obligations. Routine is very good in most situations and can be a lifesaver for most of us but there can be times when routine can be dangerous. Routine is necessary for children ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - How to Lead a Stress-free Happy Life? - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Vinod AnandHow to Lead a Stress-free Happy Life? (Vinod Anand) On a visit to the US I happened to meet an Asian immigrant, let’s call him SA. I found that he was a man with a difference. At all times he was in a happy mood. His colleagues also affirm that he is quite different from other people. In ...
Views: 1457 - Three Surprising Reasons You’re Always Tired - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Jennifer ScottNo matter what you aim to do in life—whether it’s starting a business, writing a book, or completing a marathon—the process is a journey and you’ll need energy to complete it. The problem, however, is that many of us barely have enough energy to satisfy our day-to-day responsibilities, let alone ...
Views: 1457 - ADHD Addiction and Life Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Michelle RazFind Your Special with a Life Coach after Addiction It is not true that everyone is special. It is true that everyone was once special and still possesses the ability to recover it. -Chris Jami, Killosophy We put our children in schools so that they get educated and enlightened. Then when ...
Views: 1456 - ADHD Cure and Treatment - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Steven QaresmaAttention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder, which can affect a child if ADHD cure is not prescribed. Symptoms of ADHD include restlessness, difficult on completing tasks, inappropriate behavior, impulsivity and hyperactive. ADHD must be identified early enough so ...
Views: 1456 - Time is Against Us! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anne UsangaHappy New Month and OMG it's February already!, can you believe it! time really is the thief that robs us all, so it's important that we use our time effectively!. What I mean by this is that we all, including myself have to stop procrastinating! and do those things which we have been ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Focusing on Positivity Can (Sometimes) Drive Us “Crazy” - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithSometimes I feel like complaining. About whatever. And it feels good – that is, when I’m not in the company of the kind of person we all know who see it as their job to drag us over to the “positive perspective” corner of the room. “Leave me alone. I want to feel miserable for now,” I want to ...
Views: 1454 - CONTROLLING OUR IRRATIONAL IDEAS - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Marta HiattHow and what we think about has a profound effect on our physical and emotional health. Almost every minute of our waking life we are engaged in self-talk, an internal dialogue through which we describe and interpret our world to ourselves. This dialogue can be a litany of self-doubt and ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - The Meta-Learning Series: Is This Your Style? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Lucas Thomas#2: Learn-to-Learn (Part 1 – Active and Reflective Learning Techniques) After figuring out your learning-style last week, it’s time to learn the different techniques that work best for you. *Note – Techniques used by each style can work and be useful to the other styles. Just because one ...
Views: 1452 - Seed Starting Diplomacy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Robert PummerThe first step in starting seeds indoors is to make allies. In this context, the first ally you may consider recruiting is your spouse. Next set of allies is your children or whomever also lives in your home. This is because your activity, (which may be exploiting personal interest to combat ...
Views: 1451 - STRESS IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU STUPID! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2016 from Andrew BozemanAccording to Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects and a pioneer in the practice of forgiveness therapy, “What happens when you’re stressed is blood flow draws away from the parts of the brain that think creatively and straightforwardly. That is what stress is ...
Views: 1451 - Thoughts! - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Rossana SneeThey can either free you or enslave you. Nagging thoughts, self-deprecating thoughts, fearful thoughts, all enslave you and keep you locked in a prison of your own making. Try as you might, you can't get out. If you feel this way, it's because you're giving too much energy to those particular ...
Views: 1451 - How Can I Communicate Better With My Partner? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Andrea Smith SmithRelationships between two people don't exist in isolation. Past experiences, personal history and expectations all influence a relationship, and often the way we communicate in our relationships is as a result of our past. If you’re one of the many people who feel that you and your partner do ...
Views: 1450 - Truth About Hypnosis Part II - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe average person might think of hypnosis, based on what they've seen in entertaining stage shows, as a means to control other people. But that's a myth and hypnosis actually has many benefits most people aren't aware of. Hypnosis is defined by The American Heritage Science Dictionary as “A ...
Views: 1450 - Is Your Child A Bully? Aggressive Behavior To Watch For In Kids (EXPERT) - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Judy WrightIs Your Child a Bully? Aggressive Behavior to Watch For in Kids. Does your child manipulate others for favors, and never make an effort to reciprocate? Do they have a lack of concern for the feelings and well being of others? Do they fight, steal, vandalize or set fires? What do you do ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - The Secret to Sustaining Change and Preventing Relapse - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Julie Donley“I don’t understand; I use [a diet system] to lose weight and am generally very successful, however, as soon as I come off the diet and start eating regularly, I gain the weight right back. This has happened three times now. What am I doing wrong?” This is the sad the story of relapse. You ...
Views: 1448 - Inheriting Traits From Parents - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria KhalifeOne of the things in our lives that we simply cannot escape is the role of heredity in our development. Whether we like it or not, our bodies, minds, and spirits bear some resemblance to one or the other (or both) of our parents. We may not like this resemblance, and the good news is that we ...
Views: 1447 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 6: Living in Conscientiousness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlong your life’s journey, I am sure you have met many significant people; possibly you’ve fallen in love and have been willing to open yourself up to taking the next step in your life by becoming vulnerable to another. How magnificent it is to open yourselves up to an extension of yourselves. ...
Views: 1445 - The Ultimate Gift; Choosing How You Feel - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI grew up hearing that moods were something that came from God. I’m not sure how anyone came to that conclusion but that was what was passed down to me. Something, somewhere along the line got interpreted into the idea of a heavy or dark mood was a “gift” that you needed to go through in order ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - How Is Your “To Do” List Working For You? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jack SingerTo-do lists are magic. According to experts, the second you write something down, you’re infinitely more likely to actually make it happen than if you rely on your (sometimes faulty) memory. Some of the greatest thinkers – and achievers! – of our time have been inveterate list-makers, ...
Views: 1440 - Why Doubling Your Memory is Hot Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Doubling Your Long-Term Memory Leads to Longevity Did you know your brain is always using multi-senses, not just one, for comprehension? When we are listening to anyone speaking to us (giving a lecture, or movie dialogue), our brain is using a variety of senses, not just our ears, to ...
Views: 1439 - Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RiveraDo you have this urge to check the door if it is locked over and over again? Do you think that your hands are dirty and have the urge to wash it frequently? You may be suffering from an obsession. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts and fears that often repeat. These thoughts can be frightening and ...
Views: 1437 - Thinking Like a Millionaire: The 3 Financial Types of People in the World - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2016 from Lucas ThomasThere are 3 types of people in this world when it comes to finances. They are the Perpetually Broke Person, the Well-Off Person, and the Highly-Wealthy Person. Need to Plug up Your Financials? The Perpetually Broke Person never has any money and ultimately lives paycheck to paycheck. This ...
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