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- Becoming a Person of Integrity - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIntegrity is a value, like persistence, courage, and industriousness. Even more than that, it is the value that guarantees all the other values. You are a good person to the degree to which you live your life consistently with the highest values that you espouse. Integrity is the quality that ...
Views: 8047(27 votes) - Personal Presence: Why Some Women Have it and Some Don't - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverThere are women who are noticed by many every time they walk into a room. They have an air of authenticity and confidence about them that is attractive. Others who frequently comment, "No one remembers I was even there." One has ‘presence’. One does not. Strong personal presence is ...
Views: 8047(2 votes) - How to Survive Your Wife's Emotional Affair and Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Jacob ElichmannAre you worried that you won't be able to survive an emotional affair? Is your wife still attached to another man? Does she continue pushing you away and defiling your marriage? Whether your wife is aware that you know about her emotional affair or not, if she continues to involve herself ...
Views: 8046(1 vote) - 3 Law of Attraction Exercises To Manifest Your Dreams In No Time Flat - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to practice your ability to turn thoughts into reality, then a couple of law of attraction exercises are just what you need. By engaging in these activities, you're conditioning your mind to manifest your dreams in life. Read on to find out more about these exercises. Law Of ...
Views: 8044 - The Language Of Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself I was speaking with my dear friend about his desire of letting go. I wanted to know what he was letting go of. All of it he said. I wanted a list. In fact, I whipped out my journal and made a list of everything I wanted to let go of. My friend replied I am letting go of the ...
Views: 8044 - ***Quiet, Please... - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Carol LookWhen was the last time you were quiet enough to really feel your pulse, to notice the rhythm of your body, and hear your heart's messages? For most of us, it's been a long time, much longer in fact than is good for us. And as a result of not being quiet enough to pay attention to our ...
Views: 8043(1 vote) - Most Common Uses of Manuka Honey - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Bryan JonesUnique manuka honey is obtaining increasing worldwide fame for the healing properties that are found in some batches of this New Zealand produced honey. With more people trying it, and using it for many different purposes, there is growing anecdotal evidence that it does help in many of them. ...
Views: 8040 - How to Live a More Fulfilling Life by Stephen Covey(from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from Craig LockSubmitter's Note: This piece (in point form) was based upon my notes from an interview that Oprah had with Dr Stephen Covey, author of the 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' some years ago. I am sharing the content in the spirit of encouraging others to live more fulfilling lives, if ...
Views: 8038 - Linen Fabric and Linen Curtains - are they difficult? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Soile MakarofLinen fabric and linen curtains have always been popular, but you may be wondering how difficult are they to take care of? For such a beautiful fabric they are surprisingly easy to care for. Linen is made from the flax plant and has been used for clothing and other cloths for over 8,000 years. ...
Views: 8037 - When To Replace The Brake Pads On Your Honda CR-V - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Carley LittleMost of us are not auto mechanics. We use our cars everyday to drive from point A to point Z, and every place in-between, but all in all, we really don’t know that much about how our cars work, or why they sometimes don’t. We do our part to keep them clean, gassed up and maintained, but when it ...
Views: 8037 - Time Management - How to Analyze your Time Use - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleYou’re a multi-talented person. You can weld, bellydance, quilt and author computer code. Or at least you *could* do all those things, if only there were more hours in the day and days in the week. How the heck did it get to be Thursday already? Never mind that, it’s June for heaven’s sake! Life ...
Views: 8036 - The three stages of bone healing - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Laura SilvaBone healing is a process to joint the broken or fractured bones. The process restores tissues and bones back to their original mechanical and physical properties. Many systemic factors involved in this process and can be distinguished into three overlapping stages. 1. Inflammatory stage: a ...
Views: 8035 - 3 Urinary Tract Infections Remedies – How to Naturally Treat Your UTI Without Antibiotics Today - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Help For YouThe pain of a UTI is sometimes more than any woman can take. Not only are you in a constant state of discomfort, but also it is only made worse when you have to urinate. That is when your entire world is turned upside down. The burning sensation is sometimes too much to bear. On top of that, ...
Views: 8033 - 5 Ways to Stop Feeling Resentful While Living with an Alcoholic Spouse - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Angie LewisMost spouses and loved ones of addicts, that have not helped themselves, do feel resentment and anger. They feel resentful for taking care of the alcoholic. They feel resentful for taking the brunt of the abusive behaviors that come with addiction. They feel resentful because they are spending ...
Views: 8033(1 vote) - 3 Quick and Easy Self Hypnosis Techniques for the Busy Professional - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonWho could not use more relaxation in life? From everyday stress like work schedules, kids, or traffic to big life changes like moving, divorce, or the death of a loved one, stress relief is a much needed goal for a healthy, balanced life. There are so many wonderful avenues to bring about stress ...
Views: 8031(2 votes) - 5 Reasons For Choosing A Phlebotomy Career - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Jack HoganThough you may never have heard the term phlebotomist, you have likely utilized one's services many times in the course of your life, even if you did not realize it at the time. Phlebotomy is the profession of drawing blood so that it may be stored for future use or tested for health concerns. ...
Views: 8031 - Emotional Affair: How Emotional Affairs Differ From Friendships - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsEmotional affairs might begin as friendships, but they don’t stay that way. The friendship becomes transformed, sometimes slowly, sometimes almost immediately, into a fundamentally different relationship. There are distinct differences between friendships and emotional affairs. - An ...
Views: 8031 - Epstein Barr Treatment - The Importance of Sunlight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Elizabeth NobleAdequate sunlight is essential to a strong, healthy immune system. In treating Epstein Barr, the virus that causes glandular fever or mononucleosis, sunshine should be part of your treatment program. The benefits of sunlight have been known for thousands of years as a healing agent. Both ...
Views: 8031 - Uses Of Dried Lavender Flowers - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Derek LinkLavender flowers and products provide soothing fragrance and relaxation. Some varieties of lavender maintain nearly their full aroma when dried. The Provence and Grosso lavender variety is has excellent fresh and dried fragrance: this is the type of lavender grown at Laura’s Lavender. Dried ...
Views: 8029 - How Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Risked All to Give Jesus An Honorable Burial - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2006 from Patricia WagnerAs a crucified criminal in the eyes of the Law, what kind of burial do you suppose Jesus of Nazareth would normally have received? His body would probably have been thrown into a common grave set apart for criminals. It would be risky to ask for the body of a crucified criminal so that the ...
Views: 8027 - Change: The Only Thing That Never Changes - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Ray KellyIt was the ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, who said, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” By this, Heraclitus meant that permanence is an illusion. There is a constant in the universe and that is change. Nothing is permanent and the entire universe is in a constant state of flux ...
Views: 8023 - Ten Simple Ways to Enhance Your Fertility - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Christina Wolf1. Pinpoint your ovulation. If you have only a vague idea of when you ovulate or if you think that just because you have a 28-day menstrual cycle you probably ovulate on day 14, then you may be missing your opportunity to get pregnant every month. Use basal body temperature (BBT) charts, ...
Views: 8023(1 vote) - How to Wake Up and Smell the Roses - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2004 from Debbie MandelIntellectually, we know that everyday is a good day. We are well acquainted with the proverbs: the glass is half full instead of half empty and it could always be worse. However, emotionally many of us just don’t feel that way. According to the gardening calendar June is the month of ...
Views: 8017(1 vote) - The Ability To Reason - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Linda FlandersAs children make the transition from elementary school to middle school, many parents and kids have concerns about their ability to adapt to a whole new environment. This is a perfect time for students to learn the ability to reason “as a skill”; one they can actively use in the new situations ...
Views: 8017(1 vote) - Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from GS VirkWhat do you understand in the heart -- "Today is the first day of the rest of your life?" Is if your lifestyle of sensual enjoyment or spirituality. Freedom of thought is your conscience, your real life and the power of the mind and always refreshing. When you live with thoughts that today is ...
Views: 8017(1 vote) - THE SUN AND VEDIC ASTROLOGY - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Vinay Sheel SaxenaFather, bravery, influence, strength, character, power, awareness and gentle nature is represented by Sun. Our body parts like eyes, heart, brain, head, bones, chest, lungs and stomach are showed by the Sun. It also indicates our ambition, bloodlessness, and self-respect, impressive power, ...
Views: 8016 - Personal Growth Exercises: 3 Fun Exercises To Boost Your Self-Image And Peace Of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael LeePersonal growth exercises are a great way to usher ourselves into a healthy and happy life. They help us see where we are right now, how far we’ve come along and where else we can improve ourselves. The great thing about personal growth exercises is that they’re usually very easy to do. Read ...
Views: 8015 - ***The Perfect Prenatal Supplementation For You And Your Baby - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHAfter that first single cell comes alive, every ounce of your baby’s growing body comes from you. The nutrients you eat during pregnancy are your baby’s fuel and those nutrients are your baby’s only building blocks for growth. It all comes from you, Mom. So eat wisely. Nourish Your Growing ...
Views: 8014(8 votes) - Mole Removal Through Homeopathic Means - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from daniel perryThe small growths on the body that are developed from melanocytes, which are the cells that produce pigment in the skin are nothing but moles. In general there are mainly two types of moles, Common acquired Nevi and Congenital Nevi. Let us consider each of them in detail. Common acquired nevi ...
Views: 8014 - How to INSTANTLY Raise Your Value & Become VERY DESIRED By Girls - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Chike McARTHURRaising your value is the first step to creating the fire of attraction in any woman who you find attractive enough to date. This is the first phase in the process of getting a woman's heart, though many amateurs most times can't differentiate between building attraction and seduction because ...
Views: 8013 - ***Are You Too Hard on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickAre you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’ Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ...
Views: 8012(6 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Shake When You're Nervous? 3 Tips for Eliminating the Quiver - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen addressing an audience, there is nothing more embarrassing than opening your mouth to speak and the voice that comes out is high in pitch and shaking to boot! The shaking is known as a quiver and it can happen even when you’re not nervous. If your voice is quivering when you’re nervous, ...
Views: 8012(3 votes) - PEMFS FOR BACK PAIN - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukBack pain is so common that you’ve probably experienced it for yourself – or you will at some point in your life, since over 85% of adults do. In fact, back pain is the second most common pain ailment – only headaches occur more often. Back pain, like any pain, is a communication that ...
Views: 8012 - ***Online Small Business Tips - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersWho doesn’t want to earn a little money from a part-time job or small business? The problem is most people do not know how to get started in an online small business. They don’t have an idea on either how to budget or how to market the online business. In today’s world of economic recession, ...
Views: 8010(3 votes) - Dealing with pink elephants: Confronting another person - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Judy TsoAha Solutions Unlimited There is a pink elephant between you and another person. You know what I mean. There is something left unsaid. There is some issue hanging in the air. It is like there's a big pink elephant hanging in the space between you and the other person. Perhaps the other person ...
Views: 8010(2 votes) - Gifted and learning disabled: Students who are twice exceptional - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kari MillerParents may suspect that their child is gifted, yet be baffled when their smart child has difficulty learning in certain areas. Some intellectually gifted students also have special learning needs such as a learning disability. Gifted students may also have other special educational needs such ...
Views: 8008(5 votes) - Hard Work & Sacrifice: Are These Really Necessary to Achieve Goals? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gail BarkerAs someone who's got some pretty big goals that I'm working towards, I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately. My focus has been on some of the traditionally great thinkers in the area of law of attraction, success, positive thinking and goal achievement — you know, Napolean Hill, James Allen, ...
Views: 8008(5 votes) - Metaphysical Meaning Behind Osteoarthritis - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Misa HopkinsThe Mayo clinic offers us this definition for osteoarthritis: "Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people around the world. Often called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down ...
Views: 8008 - We Are Responsible for Our Health and Our Disease - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Kathy OddeninoDisease is a devastating surprise for most people, which can totally change our lives and the lives of our family members. It seems to simply appear without warning to turn us from a healthy human being into a ravaged and sick human being. Because disease can strike without conscious warning ...
Views: 8008 - Herbal Remedies To Treat Acid Indigestion - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongAcid indigestion can be treated with herbal remedies instead of antacids. Herbal remedies, in general, are better options as they are less harmful to our body. It is a reality that indigestion is becoming a pervasive problem in modern times. There are indications everywhere. The shelves of ...
Views: 8007 - How EMDR Can Help Survivors Of Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Jeremy TomlinsonThe dilemma of sexual abuse treatment remains the need for disclosure. For a variety of reasons, adults abused as children hesitate to tell anyone else what happened to them and as a result are unable to get help to manage their problematic feelings and behaviors in the present day. People may ...
Views: 8006(3 votes) - How to Replace Norton Antivirus with McAfee - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of replacing Norton antivirus with McAfee antivirus. Both are leading security applications that offer protection against online threats including viruses, worms, spyware, and/or Trojans etc. Though it is entirely your choice whether to keep Norton or McAfee ...
Views: 8006 - People-pleasers and Pathological Charmers - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Sam VakninPeople-pleasers dread conflicts and wish to avoid them (they are conflict-averse) - hence their need to believe that they are universally liked. Always pleasant, well-mannered, and civil, the conflict-averse people-pleaser is also evasive and vague, hard to pin down, sometimes obsequious and, ...
Views: 8005(1 vote) - How Does Fear Hold You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Albert GaroliFear can be a very debilitating emotion. We use it instinctively to keep us from perceived dangers but sometimes exaggerate the feeling and attribute it to situations in which fear should not be an issue. When fear becomes overwhelming it can negatively affect our emotional state, our physical ...
Views: 8004(9 votes) - How To Change Your Mood Fast - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Hollis PolkHave you ever been unfocused before an exam, when you really needed to concentrate instead? Or have you ever been really nervous before giving a lecture, when instead you needed to be confident? Or perhaps you’ve been down in the dumps when you needed to be ‘on’ and positive ...
Views: 8004 - The Aging Narcissist - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sam VakninInterview granted to Harmony (India) The first thing that occurs to me when thinking of aging is a gradual change in one’s physical structure that is apparent to others, and to oneself of course. Now what precisely do we mean by aging, or getting old or older, in terms of the mind or psyche? ...
Views: 8003 - Boost Your Ability to be Assertive With Friends - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIt’s not the easiest thing to be assertive with friends. They may be used to you doing everything they ask. If you agree to any request they make, cancel appointments to be with them, and even ignore things you have to do so you can do what they want, then you’re like a doormat. You don’t ...
Views: 8002 - How To Stop The Fighting In Your Relationship - by For some couples fighting is the fire that keeps their relationships alive. It lets them know the other cares. Many are determined to win a battle that never ends. Others try to right the wrongs they have experienced in the past with someone new. Unfortunately, this kind of behavior is doomed to ...
Views: 8000 - Racism: What Causes Racism? - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time of extreme exposure and this exposure is no longer limited to the old ways of reporting; where radio, news papers or the Television were the primary ways. There is now Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and many other ways that allow for current events to be exposed and for individuals ...
Views: 7999 - Why Coworkers Don't Make Good Facebook Friends - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Jessica SimkoWork life and Facebook – it seems like a never-ending discussion topic nowadays. There are many things to consider in regards to your personal and career brand. Yet so many people are either unaware of them or do not fully understand the ramifications of the content they might share online. For ...
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