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- ***Learning to Be Number One! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Ilene LeshinskyThis past winter I was watching a football game with my husband and the TV camera panned across the stadium. A whole section of fans raised large foam fists with extended index fingers and shouted “We’re #1!” That moment got me thinking about what it means to be number one. Regarding what? To ...
Views: 2004(1 vote) - ***Letting Go Is The Simple Secret Behind The Secret . Do You Know How To Do It? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Larry CraneI’m Larry Crane. Here’s a question I’m hearing over and over from my subscribers…it seems to be on everyone’s lips. The question goes something like this: “I’ve heard of something called “letting go” as the secret behind The Secret. Can you ...
Views: 2126(2 votes) - ***Letting Go to Receive - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Estra RoellOne of the things that keeps us from moving forward in our lives is our tendency to hold on to things that no longer serve a purpose. This can be in any aspect of life--certain activities, thoughts, feelings such as worry, relationships, jobs, objects, your past. Everything that we attract ...
Views: 3012(3 votes) - ***LIFE IN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA Red Cross Responder’s Notes from the Monument Fire, Arizona Since the fire people have asked what life in a shelter looks like. The following is my take. From outside the shelter at night you could see orange flames peek beyond the mountains turning the black smoke above them to a red ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - ***Life is a Game; Here Are the Rules - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Christy Whitman“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” These words, written by Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu, are as true today as they were in the 6th century BC. Every undertaking –long or short, simple or complex – starts with action. But what is it that inspires us to get into action ...
Views: 5707(1 vote) - ***Life Meaning and Fractals – Find New Ways to Thrive in Chaotic Times - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe desire for life meaning resonates deep within each one of us. We want to believe that our lives have purpose. We yearn to make a small difference in the world. But life is messy and unpredictable. Often life seems to fall apart despite our best efforts. We experience a profound loss of ...
Views: 3306(3 votes) - ***Listening to Your Body - Discerning Messages of the Mind, Heart & Gut - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Debra GraugnardThe other day I was driving in my car and a dashboard light came on that I had never seen before. I thought to myself, “I’m WAY too busy to deal with a car issue – I don’t even have time to stop and check it out.” Fortunately, I had the owner’s ...
Views: 2161(1 vote) - ***Little Things DO Mean a Lot - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIt seems likely that humans, and even some other species of mammals, have consoled others forever in history with food and other comfort at times of loss and grief. There have been many long standing traditions and examples throughout history and in many diverse cultures of this custom. This ...
Views: 2237(2 votes) - ***Living Alone Can Kill You - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Loneliness is a huge problem in our society. It doesn't have to be this way. ________________________________________ A study "followed nearly 45,000 people ages 45 and up who had heart disease or a high risk of developing the condition. Those who ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - ***Longevity Hotspots and Blue Zones: Secrets to Living a Long, Healthy, Happy Life - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Janis Pulliam“If I had known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself”. (Eubie Blake, celebrated ragtime pianist, 1883-1983) Are you interested in living a longer, healthier, happier life? Would you like to avoid chronic diseases, feel better and stay younger for longer? ...
Views: 2277(2 votes) - ***Love and Inspiration in Morocco! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2014 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have often wondered over the years if the “stuff” that makes marriages work in the Judeo-Christian tradition around the world applies to marriages in predominately Muslim countries. Our first country in which we interviewed married Muslim couples ...
Views: 2007(7 votes) - ***Love Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Larry CraneHere are words from Lester Levenson from the recording Willpower, Part A. “Whether you are aware of it or not, you are creating matter all the time. Whether you want to be a creator or not you are.” “Nothing comes into your experience unless you had a thought of it at some ...
Views: 2109(2 votes) - ***Love – An Agent of Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Tony KentIf you are reading this, I’m guessing that you want to change some aspect of your life. While you cannot change everything in your life in one moment, you can change the direction in which you’re headed. As with everything else, I believe that the way to have a rich and ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - ***LOVING YOUR SELF – THE ONLY ROMANCE THAT COUNTS - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Doris HelgeWHY DOES SELF-DOUBT REAPPEAR AFTER PERSONAL GROWTH? You’ve done so much work on yourself, and you love yourself more than ever. You began with the baby steps, like “I deserve a treat today!” Then you progressed through “I deserve better than that!” and “I really am OK just like I am!” You ...
Views: 5235(2 votes) - ***Loving Yourself When in Conflict - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. November 07, 2016 You have a much better chance at conflict resolution when you are loving yourself rather than trying to control the other person. One of the questions I often receive is about how to manage conflict. If you think back to the role-modeling you ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - ***Machiavelli’s 4 Universal Dating Tips for Men - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.Machiavelli and his book, The Prince, may be among the most notorious and derided authors and works in history - attacked by the church from day one, and to this day, synonymous with deception and cloak-dagger-politics, espionage and subversive trickery. A closer read may reveal something ...
Views: 7186(1 vote) - ***Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoEven the most successful people have experienced periods when they have been confused, disillusioned, and discouraged. Yet these very people have overcome trials and tribulations to triumph and victory because they have chosen the right attitude. When we feel discouraged and stressed; when ...
Views: 2300(2 votes) - ***Make Valentine's Day 365 Days a Year - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Today, we were on an hour show with a “blow-torch” radio station, talking about love, relationships, and Valentine’s Day. We had a blast! It is always fun reaching the folks with our positive message about our more than 30 years of research on ...
Views: 2764(10 votes) - ***Making a Difference While Making a Living - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderMany people don't believe in the adage, "Do what you love and the money will follow," and, consequently, they spend years in unfulfilling jobs. They know, deep inside, that there is more to life (and to work) than what they’re currently doing, but they don’t believe that they can actually make a ...
Views: 5130(3 votes) - ***Male Hair Loss: Address it Early for Best Prevention - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Speedwinds Nutrition IncThere is a tendency to see the onset of hair loss in men as a lifetime sentence in a prison of baldness. But this kind of thinking is not a reflection of reality. The belief that hair loss is a permanent condition is only true as a self-fulfilling prophecy, and no one has to live in this prison ...
Views: 3358(1 vote) - ***Mammograms are Inaccurate - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Susun WeedMammograms are inaccurateexcerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Wayby Susun WeedAvailable at www.wisewomanbookshop.com Low-radiation mammograms are safer mammograms, but less radiation means a fuzzier picture. Standard x-rays-rarely used any more for breasts-create ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - ***Mammograms don't replace breast self-exams - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Susun WeedMammograms don't replace breast self-examsexcerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Wayby Susun WeedAvailable at wisewomanbookshop.com Women find their own breast cancers most of the time. (Ninety percent of the time according to one English study.7) Monthly breast ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - ***Manage Monthly Menstruation with These Super Foods - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Andy LaPointeEvery month it’s the same thing. You’re bloated, tired, cranky, fighting cravings, and trying to get rid of headaches. You wish you could be like your friend or your sister, who seems to just breeze right through her cycle with little or no problem. Take a look at your diet and see if these ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - ***Managing Career Setback - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNo matter how seasoned and successful you are, you still may experience disappointments and setbacks. Here are tips to empower you. Read this several times: No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, disappointments and regrets and making mistakes big and small. Setbacks come in ...
Views: 2426(1 vote) - ***Managing Stress as a Working Mother - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Denise ReillyAsk any mother who's been there, and almost every woman will agree trying muster up energy every day to take care of new children and young kids is a mountain of a challenge. Add onto that task maintaining a job as well, and it's no surprise mothers are completely stressed out and high ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - ***Marriage in France is Alive and Well - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Our recent trip to France reinforced for us something we already anticipated – marriage is alive and well in France. Recently, we again traveled to Europe to conduct more interviews with successfully married couples for our new book entitled, How ...
Views: 2072(6 votes) - ***Marriage The Second Time Around - Take It Slow - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We know very well how important it is to rebound in a timely manner from a failed relationship. Of the thousands of couples we have interviewed over the past 30 years on all 7 continents of the world, many of them were remarried after suffering ...
Views: 2642(13 votes) - ***Mastering Stress and Mastering Life - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Kamila HarkavyLiving in the modern world can be stressful. It’s your choice. A choice you make many times each day when you choose how to react to things that happen. There’s no shortage of research proving that it’s HOW we REACT to life’s events that determines whether we experience stress and how much ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - ***Maximize Focus and Maximize Your Business Growth - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Marty ParkEvery person in an office struggles with focus and fighting off distraction. For a business owner or entrepreneur, the challenge of finding and holding focus is critical each and every day. While the cost to a company might be significant if staff are surfing social media all day, the cost to a ...
Views: 4122(1 vote) - ***Maximize your College Investment - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Bob & Betty FrohlkingWhen families are thinking about providing a college education for their child, they need to have a plan. If you were driving from New York City to Los Angeles you would need an interstate map or a turn by turn navigation system. With out some sort of navigation guide, you may encounter ...
Views: 4295(1 vote) - ***Measuring Self-Worth After Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Carolyn EllisDivorce can really knock your self-esteem for a loop. When you’re in an intimate relationship with another human being, a huge sense of who you are and your self-worth is tied up in the relationship. When that committed relationship ends, the degree to which you’re reliant on someone ...
Views: 5101(1 vote) - ***Medical Id Theft...Are You Paying For Surgeries You Didn't Have? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Denise RichardsonThere are two facets to medical identity theft; one is financial and the other involves your health care. Medical identity theft happens when a thief uses your social security number or health insurance to obtain medical services and health care benefits –including prescriptions, without ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - ***Meditation Is A Quiet Revolution - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallFor over 30 years, I have been meditating. For almost as many years, in workshops, consultations, friendly conversations, and writing, I have been encouraging, teaching, or leading people to meditate and create quiet times. During this time, the world has changed considerably, and so have I. My ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - ***Meeting His Emotional Needs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Cynthia GutierrezIf you ever wondered what it was that made your ex-partner leave you for someone else-they met their emotional needs. You look at the other person and comment how they aren't as beautiful as you or how they don't take care of body as you or anyone else you know so why did he choose her. She met ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - ***Mel Gibson Had His Button’s Pushed - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Teagin Maddox,Mel Gibson strikes again, and this time, his disgraceful tirades have been caught on tape and released for all to hear. His behavior has generated a domestic violence investigation and some surprising discussions amongst celebrities, some whom are more upset about the tapes being made public on ...
Views: 3291(1 vote) - ***Menopausal Years - Journey Into Change - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun Weed“Pay attention now,” Grandmother Growth says, taking your hand and holding your gaze. “The Change known as menopause deserves your full attention.” “Pay attention now, and relax. Focus, allow, observe, surrender. Your egg basket empties; your memory basket grows heavier.” “Memories are ...
Views: 2381(1 vote) - ***Menopausal Years - Using Herbs Simply and Safely - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedPlants feed us, clothe us, house us, heal us, and kill us. There’s no way around it, when you use herbs, you need to be alert and aware. Here are some ways to be sure you’re using herbs safely. Identify all plants you intend to use by botanical name (e.g., Leonurus cardiaca). Only buy herbs ...
Views: 2518(2 votes) - ***Mental And Physical Fitness has never been more compelling... - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Popa WoolseyMental And Physical Fitness has never been more compelling as it relates to heart disease,stroke,cancer,and healthy diet. The purpose of this site is to provide a forum for those experts in their respective fields to air their views. According to the American Heart Association, heart ...
Views: 3575(1 vote) - ***Mental health needs a booster shot - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Adele McDowellThe majority of mental health practices are deeply rooted in the medical model, knee-deep in the latest edition of the DSM to provide diagnostic labels and entrenched with pharmaceutical solutions. And much of this is aided and abetted by the insurance companies who look to quantify and contain ...
Views: 2932(1 vote) - ***Mental Health VS. Emotional Health-Are they related? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Nancy PhilpottMental Health VS. Emotional Health-Are they related? The direct correlation between mental health versus emotional health is a bit like talking about apples and oranges. While they might both appear to be identical, they are not actually the same thing at all. Most people would tend to ...
Views: 19924(2 votes) - ***Mental Photography gives clear recall to events - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoMental Photography gives clear recall to events: What if you see something of extreme importance to you and everyone else. You saw it on the TV. You also know many other people saw the same thing. The truth revealed is ‘too good to be true‘. But it really is true. So, you tell ...
Views: 3426(1 vote) - ***Mentor. Coach. Consultant. This is why you're not making $10,000+ this week - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Nat BinetteA few years ago, I was part of a mastermind group for coaches, lead by a highly successful coaching school. Many new coaches had questions about what to focus on as a newbie to get going and start earning money from their new passion. They wanted to learn how to recognize the priorities and ...
Views: 3862(1 vote) - ***MicroAgressions - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Martha LasleyExcerpt from Coaching for Transformation Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety. And at such a moment, unable to see and not daring to imagine what the future will now bring forth, one clings ...
Views: 8504(1 vote) - ***Migraines And Light Exposure - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jana BeemanYou know how it starts - • you’re driving at night and a headlight blinds you, and you can feel it coming… that migraine pain you know so well… • you’re in the mall and the spotlights in the jewelry counter catch your eyes the wrong way and instantly you’re in pain… • too many hours on ...
Views: 3001(1 vote) - ***Migraines and Sleep - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jana BeemanIt’s one of those nasty truths that migraine sufferers know all too well: when you don’t sleep well, you get migraines, and when you have migraines, it’s often really hard to sleep. So the question becomes: What can I do? I personally have always had the kind of migraines that chain for at ...
Views: 3086(2 votes) - ***Modern Hepatitis Treatment, A Vicious Cycle - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Johnny DeliriousMore people today will choose natural, herbal and alternative therapies to treat Hepatitis C. Many sufferers want to avoid the horrible side effects of interferon and liver transplants that may not show a complete cure by eliminating the virus. In these later stages the solution is usually a ...
Views: 2296(2 votes) - ***Money Mindset Tips: What to do When You’re Emotionally Stuck and Struggling In Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI once received an invoice from my former bookkeeper. The amount didn’t seem accurate so I contacted him to inquire about it and was shocked at his reaction. He became defensive and said, “If you don’t trust me then perhaps it’s best that we ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - ***Moods Decide Your Fate – 5 Ways To Choose Your Mood - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteWhen I was a kid, I was moody. When I was moody, I was fated to get in some kind of trouble that got me in hot water. When I got in hot water, I felt resentful, and would say to myself, “See, life is tough; I can’t do anything without everyone jumping all over me. No wonder why I’m so ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - ***Motivational Tool: Mental Snapshots - Find Out What Is Missing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Camille ScielziWhat are Mental Snapshots? Mental snapshots are a simple, wonderful self reflective motivational exercise to see which areas of life are going really well and areas where things are just not where you want them to be. Completing the exercise will show you a portrait of your life right now-- a ...
Views: 2582(2 votes) - ***Multi-Tasking Isn't the Time-Saver It's Cracked Up to Be - Here are 2 Time Techniques that Are! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Paula EderIn your busy, daily life, time management is important, and productivity is at a premium. So doesn’t it make sense to multi-task whenever you can? Who wouldn’t want to be doing two things in the time it takes to do one? Well, actually … multi-tasking is often exactly the opposite of what ...
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