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- When life hands you lemons...make lemonade! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoHave you been noticing all the negative things going on in the world lately? That is one reason I don't watch the news or read the newspapers. To be honest, lately our family has been experiencing one negative ordeal after another. I was getting down. Then, I made myself stop. I told myself ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - When Life’s not Fair - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneEveryone’s life is a series of ups and downs, of valleys and mountain tops. We often think that if we do all the right things that all will go well for us, but the truth is that bad things do happen to good people. The world doesn’t owe us a living and even when we feel that we deserve a good ...
Views: 3159(3 votes) - When What You Give is Squandered: Re-thinking identity as a giver when giving too much can hurt - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Fannie LeFloreIf you’ve been victimized often, chances are the positive qualities you possess were viewed as an opportunity to take advantage of you – often by someone who lacks caring and concern, consciousness or character, usually in combination. Being un-thoughtful and even callous in our stressed, ...
Views: 2137(1 vote) - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneWho Are You? by Lori Payne, LPC-S As I reflect on this year, I am reminded of how very fleeting life is here on earth. None of us likes to think about death and therefore we are many times ill-prepared when we are forced to deal with our own mortality. Can you think of losses you have faced ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Who Are You? Really? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Danish AhmedWhat makes you, you? Think about that for a moment... There's probably a bunch of characteristics that come to your mind. Sometimes, the most basic of traits we overlook. For example, did you think about your gender, your ethnicity, or your age? We tend not to describe ourselves with these ...
Views: 1857(3 votes) - Who Can You Depend On - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Frances LucasWhenever we are going through rough times, we need to be careful of what we do and who we depend on. Whenever we have had a bad day and just want to unwind, we need to make good choices about what we do to help us feel better. Whenever we are searching for that special something or someone to ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Mike RobbinsSometimes when I’m about to take a big risk, go for something important, or “step out” in a bold way in my life, I notice the judgmental question, “Who do you think you are?, will pop up in my head. Does this ever happen to you? This is one of the many ways that the feelings of “not good ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Who is God? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Aria SoulcoachGuru is suitable only for one thing: to liberate you from searching for a guru. Man has an innate need to seek guidance. This is child's need. Just as the child needs leading in this or other issues. Spiritual life is nothing like an ordinary sphere of life, such as painting or driving a car. ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Fast Foods? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIn this day and age it is reported that more people are obsessed about eating fast food. At least one quarter of Americans eat fast food every day. Why do you think fast food is so popular? Here’s some of the reasons why this is so true: It’s filling: it’s convenient and it’s inexpensive. ...
Views: 3695(1 vote) - Why is it so Hard to Take Time for Yourself? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from LaTalya PalmerWhen you let people down . . . .. Everyone's depending on you to come through. Your parents want you to be a success, your partner wants you to be the everything woman, your children need you to be supermom, your employer requires you to be a stellar performer, your business demands all that ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Why is This Happening FOR Me? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Mike RobbinsDo you ever ask yourself the question, "Why is this happening to me?" Most of us do, especially when things aren't going the way we want them to or we're dealing with something that's difficult or painful. A few years ago I was talking to my friend Brian about this and he said, "If you ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Why should we recall the past? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Academy QuranFrom time to time we recall the series of special events that happened or ended a long time ago. We on an occasion, predominantly remember the sincere efforts that our ancestors made in the past. Why do we do so? Is it beneficial for us to remember the past? The past has passed so why should we ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Why Watson's Little Albert became the most distorted study in the history of psychology - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovAmong all psychological studies, Little Albert study (article’s URL is below), conducted by Dr. John B. Watson, APA (American Psychological Association) President, and Rosalie Rayner in 1920, is the most widely cited experiment in psychological textbooks. It is likely the most distorted and ...
Views: 5510(2 votes) - With Love, Anything Can Be Accomplished - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Jim FargianoWith love, anything can be accomplished! It is our time to ignite a spark in you! Let all excuses be vanished! Today is the day that you will make changes to your thinking if you are caught in a quagmire of negativity. Today is the day that you will challenge yourself to leap forward with ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Writing Your “Relationships-Autobiography” Enables you to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Doron GilWriting one’s autobiography has become trendy these days. Old people write their autobiographies, looking-back at their life, to “leave something” for the next generations in their family. As they work on their autobiography they “look-back” at their life, remember the high points and ...
Views: 3691(1 vote) - You can't take it with you - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanYou can’t take it with you Recently, a friend of mine attended a funeral of a not-so-distant and humble relative. Like most funerals, the occasion was somber. An older but kindly preacher who personally knew the deceased presided over the reading of the eulogy. As he spoke with a long, ...
Views: 1576(4 votes) - You Didn't Say That! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Anita JeffersonYou Didn’t Say That-no you didn’t! We are bombarded with a minimum of 70,000 thoughts day and night. New science suggests that the number of thoughts that we process through our mind now reaches over a million given the frenetic, over stimulated environment we now live in. And, researchers ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - You Inspire Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.No matter how near or how far; you inspire me. No matter how rich or how poor you are; you inspire me. No matter what language you speak; you inspire me. No matter the color of your skin; you inspire me. No matter if you have new clothes or if they’re worn thin; you inspire me. No matter ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Your Are Responsible For You - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciJust a reminder: you are not responsible for other people's feelings. Or for fixing other people. Or for making sure they live their best lives. Or making them happy. Those things are their job. We are all responsible for ourselves, people! I suffer from this disease just like most (okay, ...
Views: 1153(4 votes) - “Stop and Smell the Pickles.” Transition Tip # 4 Never Underestimate the Power of the Family Table - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Patricia ClappThe other night we all went to one of my favorite stomping grounds in the area, Barnacle Bills. With all of us craving the best burger around, my fiance, Steve and I took our girls out for a night on the town. While my son was at football, we decided to take the night off from grilling and have ...
Views: 1697(3 votes) - Change Your Focus, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Christie ClipperEver hold on to a situation you cannot change because you were too scared of change? Sometimes the path of least resistance is the longest road to change. So long we may never get there. When we hold on to the past, to anger, to fear, to the unchangeable, we slowly lose a piece of ourselves ...
Views: 1705(10 votes) - Address Clutter in Your Space! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonPeople who have difficulty purging stuff often manufacture reasons why it is not a good idea to get rid of things. To get an organized lifestyle techniques are done quickly and without emotion. The purpose is to reduce rather than control clutter and these extreme clutter control techniques ...
Views: 5631(9 votes) - Seven Habits for Creating and Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweIn today’s world, we are experiencing more uncertain and troubling times than ever before. Every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, it seems there is always more news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can ...
Views: 1517(7 votes) - 10 Tips to Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHaving a High Self-Esteem is a skill that anyone can learn. Decide what you can and can't control. Change and act on the things that are in your control and release the things that are out of your control. "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning ... but anyone can start today and ...
Views: 2634(7 votes) - From My Father's Knee - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie RichardsonAs early as 4 years old, I can remember walking through the grocery store with my mother, all eyes peering at me. I grew up in the small towns of Oklahoma. Not so unique, but my mother was Caucasian and father African American. Along with my mixed heritage, I had mixed feelings about the smiles, ...
Views: 810(6 votes) - How Likable are You? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to living a happy, healthy and fulfilling life is your ability to build meaningful relationships. While there are many factors that influence the relationships you have with others, being a likable person ranks near the top of the list. Likable people are those who ...
Views: 1491(6 votes) - Learning how to Llisten - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Christine SherborneOne of the greatest skills that we can acquire is the ability to listen to others. Some of the most popular people have this ability. Everyone likes to feel that they are important enough to be listened to without interruptions. If you acquire the ability to listen well you will soon find ...
Views: 1620(6 votes) - The Day the Blog Died: How Losing My Blog Added Meaning To My Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Liv LaneI lost my blog this morning. And then I lost my mind. It all started when I decided to delete one of my two Google accounts. I didn't recall setting up the second one and never used it. So, I click-click-clicked and deleted it, confident that my other account was safe and sound. But when I ...
Views: 2394(6 votes) - When Should You End a Conversation? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Royane RealWhen I was doing my research for my special report on making friendly conversation, I discovered that there’s a lot of information out there on the topic of how to start a conversation, and a lot of information about how to keep a conversation going. On the topic of how to end a conversation, ...
Views: 2170(6 votes) - ***My Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromMy Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way Oh, you poor thing, you grew up in that terrible ghetto. Wrong! We ghettoites have a secret advantage, the same advantage the weeds have over the cultivated posies, the same advantage wild animals have over ones of the same species who were ...
Views: 2999(5 votes) - A Guide To Overcoming Shyness And Inhibitions - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from kenneth smallWe have all heard of the phrase ‘to stand out from the crowd’ . If you are looking to land that job you have been after or impress some one on a date then it is quite useful to be able to ‘stand out from the crowd’. If you have ever found yourself overlooked for opportunities when other less ...
Views: 9193(5 votes) - Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1621(5 votes) - The Racket - Internal Dialogue - Mind Chatter - Monkey Voices - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! There’s chatter in our minds. There are things we say to ourselves without realizing it. This is our internal communication. Think about it. Are you saying things to yourself right now as you read this? Are you asking yourself questions? Are you pausing and ...
Views: 5127(5 votes) - Toxin-free relationships: How to prioritize the people in your life. - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Whole Person Balanced LifeOne of my favorite quotes of all time is "Don't make people a priority who only make you an option". I often repeat this quote to myself and have it posted in several areas of my house, as well as my daily planner. It's something I try to remember on a daily basis. We talk a lot about the ...
Views: 12110(5 votes) - Trust and Uncertainty: Life Lessons from Nature - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Dr. Mary Beth FordUncertainty is a predicament of life. The same questions continue to haunt us. How can we live in this uncertain world without fear? How can we approach times of uncertainty with trust? We leave nothing to chance. Chance is the enemy. But fear also eliminates opportunity for growth and ...
Views: 4887(5 votes) - Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Allison Moseley MossWhen you have a problem or a question that you are working through or asking yourself, use your inner knowledge to find the answers. We each have our own inner wisdom and guidance system. The key is understanding how to listen. The first step is to set aside time to quiet your mind. With ...
Views: 1599(5 votes) - Getting in on the Secret: The Law of Attraction for Baby Boomers- part 4 of 6 - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Steve TaylorMaking the Law of Attraction Work for You, the Column- Part 4 By Steve Taylor Happy snow day-to all of you. As I write this column, my aching body is bemoaning the Herculean effort that was required to move 18 inches of snow in 50 mile per hour winds from one spot on the driveway to ...
Views: 1393(9 votes) - Depression & Isolation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nancy TurcichDepression & Isolation by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE I’m not sure what comes first, isolation or depression. I do know the two are twins, perhaps fraternal twins since they are not identical. However, isolation and depression share a common ground... separation. People ...
Views: 2417(4 votes) - Goal Setting Tip for the Day - Create Your Own Personal Culture - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Patricia ClappA funny thing happened when I was instructing my English 121 class today, the teacher (me!) became the student. In the blink of an eye, I was in awe of how much my "kids" as I affectionately call them, know about themselves, writing and life in general. I have to admit, it isn't always easy ...
Views: 1819(4 votes) - How Did They Get Into My Self Image? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Phil MéthotYour self-images may not be something you think about them very much. In fact, most of you probably don't even realize that you have many self-images, each one taking a turn depending on the circumstances you are in. The way you see yourself, or the way you think about yourself affects the ...
Views: 1384(4 votes) - How To Get The Most From Personal Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from kenneth smallWe are all guilty of taking things for granted. Perhaps the thing we take for granted most of all are our personal relationships. However, very rarely do we stop to think about the processes involved in forming personal relationships. The reason why we should, is because personal relationships ...
Views: 2610(4 votes) - Kindness Is The Most Important Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Father TimeMore important than work, money, careers, success, or anything...is KINDNESS! Being kind to others; your family, your friends, even total strangers, is the most important thing in this life! What do YOU think of a person who makes tons of money, and is successful by the world's standards, ...
Views: 7051(8 votes) - New Year Resolutions: Let's Get Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Larry HehnMy friend Mano Watsa is more than a basketball player. He was a four-time OUA Conference All-Star, two-time All-Canadian point guard and captain for the University of Waterloo. In 1999 he toured with the USA Athletes In Action team, was awarded the National TSN Award for combining excellence in ...
Views: 1459(4 votes) - Reasons to Use a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Adrienne MarksDo you feel that it’s time to take control of your life rather than talking about it? To actually make some changes in your life rather than waste another year ? But why would you spend money on a Life Coach when you have a great network of friends and family you could call on for support? ...
Views: 1113(4 votes) - The Joy of Work - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Brad YatesIf that title causes some resistance, start tapping now. Sadly, the word “work” is going to scare away a lot of folks who could really benefit from this article. Ah well… Thomas Edison once famously offered this observation: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed ...
Views: 1641(8 votes) - The Power of Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Mike RobbinsFor much of my life I've struggled to accept certain things about myself, others, and life that I don't like. Being someone who is committed to change and transformation, the idea of "acceptance" has often seemed weak, wimpy, or like an admission of failure or powerlessness to me - although I ...
Views: 1252(4 votes) - To be a Success – Just Let Go - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Willie HortonIf you want to achieve effortless happiness and success, you’re going to have to let go. You’re going to have to let go of your normal ideas of success, you’re going to have to let go of your attachments to the things that you want that, only when you get them will you feel successful. Above ...
Views: 1685(8 votes) - To Thine Own Self Be True - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkShakespeare is known for the quote, “To thine own self be true,” from his play Hamlet. People throughout history have yearned for the knowledge of how to be true to the Real Self. When children are young, they seem very free in their expression. A child’s laughter is one of the most ...
Views: 2160(4 votes) - What Would YOU Write in a Letter to Yourself? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Diana FletcherThe other day, I started to write a letter to myself to read when I reach the age of 90. Let me explain a little about writing a letter to myself…. My parents are both ninety years old. I have been observing them for quite awhile. I have also observed other older people including my ...
Views: 1382(4 votes) - ***Earth Angels - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Janet NestorPositive psychology is a wonderful state of mind, a way of thinking that brings joy, happiness, fun, laughter and contentment into our life. This article, origninally written for Sibyl spiritual e-zine for women, is about a positive consciousness that allows all of us to be part of the ...
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