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- ***7 Reasons Why Diets Don’t Work - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Rebecca CooperHave you been on more than one diet? How many? Just answering that question tells you a lot. If diets worked you would not be spending your money on one diet (plan, book, program, supplement, diet foods, pill, etc.) after another. Marketdata Enterprises, Inc. (2011), an independent market ...
Views: 3383(2 votes) - ***8 Things Every Business owner Needs to do Weekly to Thrive - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Marty Park1. Review Your Numbers: Every business owner who review their numbers each week knows exactly how they are tracking on the bigger plan but also on the immediate cash flow. They quickly know where things are at, what actions may need to be taken (A/R calls) and they can make better informed ...
Views: 3844(2 votes) - ***8 Tips For Traveling With Your Dog - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comJust because you have a dog doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time. If you plan ahead and take a little care, it is easy and fun to travel with your dog. Here are some tips to make the trip easier on both you and your pet: 1. Get your dog used to riding in the car by taking him ...
Views: 2943(2 votes) - ***9 Beach Vacation Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Hotels Etc.com9 Beach Vacation Ideas When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go ...
Views: 3646(1 vote) - ***90 Day Interview Plan - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Peggy McKeeA 90 Day Interview Plan is also known as a 90-Day Plan, a Business Plan, or a 30-60-90-Day Plan. Whatever you call it, the point is that it’s a plan—a plan for how you will attack your new job in the first 90 days of employment. Having a plan, or a strategy, in place helps you show your true ...
Views: 2422(1 vote) - ***A 10-Step Approach to Avert Calamitous Conflict - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFeedback from students in the course I teach at Villanova, titled Managing the Intergenerational Workforce, once again supports my contention that: 1) most employers are either oblivious to or in denial about the historic impact of four dominant generations in the workforce, and 2) ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - ***A Bridge to Somewhere - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Colin TippingClearly, the days of profligate spending are over. But that doesn't mean we won't spend at all in the next few months and years. It's just that we will spend more wisely now. Just like our government is investing in infrastructure as a way to move our economy forward, we should be planning to ...
Views: 2540(1 vote) - ***A Brief Introduction to Breathwork - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Dan BruléBreathwork is the art and science of applying breath awareness and conscious breathing for health, growth and change, in spirit, mind and body. Breathwork brings together ancient wisdom and modern science. Breathwork is practiced by people from every walk of life, and every level of society. ...
Views: 3944(3 votes) - ***A Chef's Dream: Kitchen Organizers for all your Cooking Needs - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping the kitchen well organized is every chef’s dream. Not only does a clean and organized kitchen have a better appearance, it is also more efficient to work with. With an organized kitchen, there is no fumbling around during cooking, searching for that one tool that is always evasive. ...
Views: 3145(1 vote) - ***A Closer Look at Protein - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Bette DowdellAll proteins are not created equal. For instance, animal protein provides more health benefits than plant protein. To make the imbalance larger, a lot of plant protein comes from soy. Besides not having the oomph of animal protein, soy is really hard on the body. It beats up your thyroid, ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - ***A Few Good Tips - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Cynthia LettEvery day, I become ever more increasingly aware of everyone that my life touches on a day to day basis. Recently I was trying to calculate how many lives would be affected each and every day if everyone I said hello to, wished a good day to, or waved into traffic during the rush hour, did the ...
Views: 10861(3 votes) - ***A Few Words of Caution and Guidance on Channelling and Psychism - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneStay away from the lower psychic plane and dimension! It is a huge blind spot in the consciousness of Lightworkers in general to think that just because someone has passed over that they are any more evolved than they were on Earth. Our consciousness remains basically the same before and after ...
Views: 2534(1 vote) - ***A Glimmer of Marginally Good News - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Bette DowdellOn May 1, 2013, neuroscientists announced, in the journal Nature, that the hypothalamus is important. Well, yeah! That baby is part of the brain and controls both the nervous system and the endocrine system, which, in turn, control everything that happens in our bodies. I think we can all ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - ***A Guide To Daydreaming: 5 Ways To Turn Daydreams Into Reality - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteWe’re told, “Stop gazing out the window. Stop daydreaming; it’s a big waste of time.” And yet, the fact of the matter is that your world, and everything you experience in your world, is an out-picturing of inner pictures. Constructive daydreams are the instrument by which you create your ...
Views: 3103(1 vote) - ***A Hidden Benefit to Having Written Goals - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from L. Andrew MorganWith each new day we find that the world has changed a little; on some days it’s changed a lot. Often that change creates uncertainty; a subtle discomfort that comes from not knowing what’s going to happen next. During times like these the greatest confidence builder available to you is ...
Views: 2797(4 votes) - ***A Lesson in 'Simplicity' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThere are a lot of things in life that are truly complicated and challenging to solve – a long-term solution for peace in the Middle East, calculus, mapping the human genome, or deciphering if my wife is really ‘fine’ or if I’m actually in trouble. On the other hand, there are things that ...
Views: 3101(1 vote) - ***A lesson in grief - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Adele McDowellThis summer, I had the opportunity to visit sunny, palm-treed southern California, where it kisses the blue, blue of the Pacific Ocean. It is a beautiful part of the world. I had the great honor and privilege of presenting my new work -- and still in-process book – Making Peace with Suicide at ...
Views: 2885(1 vote) - ***A lifelong battle for freedom and independence - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Agustina ThorgilssonIt is often said that man is born into this world with absolutely nothing. I do not agree with that as man has at least two things with him; a free will and the right to be himself. It is easy to convince a person to hand both over, especially when growing up and when the person is not aware ...
Views: 12586(3 votes) - ***A New Footprint - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThose of you who have been avid followers of The 50 Plus Male since its inception are aware I “fought the good fight” against joining AARP (dating back to You Always Remember Your First). You also know I finally “swallowed my pride” and recently joined this august organization. AARP members ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - ***A Person is Known by the Company he Keeps - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone“A person is known by the company he keeps.” This is a well-known saying, and one that holds great truth! Every thought we entertain emanates vibration. And these vibrations are easily absorbed by other human minds. Unfortunately most people don’t guard themselves and so they allow other ...
Views: 6575(1 vote) - ***A Runway for Everybody's Body - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Stephanie Wood,PCCHey there, It’s Coach Stephanie. Over the past few weeks, we’ve asked the question, “Why are we even talking about body confidence?” We’re talking about it because it provides true freedom for you in all areas of your life! And we are very excited to see that someone in the ...
Views: 6582(2 votes) - ***A Tarot Answer to a Client's Dilemma about Calling Herself a Mystic - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromA mystic, to me, is someone who has a direct relationship with God (He doesn't care what you call him, by the way!). That relationship is accomplished by simply willing it to be so ... not thinking that you willed it to be so. With that definition, calling yourself a mystic should not be ...
Views: 3448(3 votes) - ***A Yoga Breathing Technique: Self-Help For Physical Pains And Maladies - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Dan BruléMany people underestimate the healing power of Conscious Breathing, and that’s unfortunate, because by controlling or regulating our breath, we can regulate and control many of our body’s vital chemical and biological processes.* An ancient saying: “When you own your breath, ...
Views: 2579(1 vote) - ***Aches and Pains: Listening to Your Body and Empowering Yourself to Keep It Working - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Mike GaudetteWhy is it that we tend to take better care of our cars than we do our bodies? I think it’s because there is a specific monetary value attached to the car. We value what we pay for our car. Our bodies, on the other hand, have no intrinsic monetary value so we tend to take our physical body for ...
Views: 2257(2 votes) - ***Achieving Goals, Step One…Take a Step - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceWhen it comes to achieving our goals, a good place to focus is on our thoughts and feelings about that dream or goal. We need to think about things like: • Why do we want to achieve this goal? • Have we thought through a plan of action on how we’ll get there? • And do we believe we can ...
Views: 2747(3 votes) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. It is therefore important for both the sufferer and the carer that these “empty times” are as few and far between as possible. This not ...
Views: 2800(1 vote) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With. (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. The following few articles will give you some ideas of the things that you can do to actively do – a starting point as it were to occupy ...
Views: 3105(1 vote) - ***Addiction to Getting Others To Change - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Are you focusing on getting your partner to change to avoid a painful choice that you might need to make? ________________________________________ If you find yourself often focused on healing others or hoping you can get others to change, it is ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - ***Adultery and Divorce: Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWith so many entertainers, politicians, and professional athletes making headlines because of their sexual infidelities, it might be worth taking a look at how the law deals with adultery. Let’s start with a definition. Adultery, in most legal contexts, refers to a voluntary sexual ...
Views: 5211(1 vote) - ***Aerobics - To Recover and Maintain your Heart/Lung/Vascular Fitness. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiWhen you push exercise to your aerobic limits, your cardiovascular/pulmonary system improves; it's called the 'training effect'. Your body adapts to the measured stress by becoming more efficient at getting oxygen to the cells, and the cells become more efficient in performing all their various ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - ***Affairs: 8 reasons why they happen. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Julie HartFor most of us when we sign up for marriage or a long term relationship are doing so hoping and trusting that it will be a monogamous relationship; so if we discover an affair it is a huge betrayal of that bond and trust with devastating effects on us and the relationship. An affair certainly ...
Views: 2866(1 vote) - ***Affirmations to Help you have Happiness and Inner Peace … And the Secret to Reprogram the Subconscious Mind with Godspeed - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhatever you want in life is yours for the claiming! You claim something by affirming it! Say the following affirmations every morning and every night for 21 days and experience happiness and inner peace. 1. I own my personal power and self-mastery at all times, in all ways and all ...
Views: 2484(1 vote) - ***Aging Well: Discover the Secrets for Adapting to Life with Wisdom and Resilience - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordFor 300 years we have imagined our world as a machine. Machines break down and wear out. They are replaced by newer models. Perhaps this image is the source for our negative thoughts about aging. We accept the view of a downhill world. We see ourselves as losing productivity and becoming ...
Views: 2484(3 votes) - ***Aging: The Silent Generation - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Patrick Roden The years teach much which the days never knew. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Stanley Sime passed away at the age of 90, his obituary noted he loved growing flowers and vegetables and sharing them with others. He was also involved in Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed ...
Views: 2748(1 vote) - ***Allowing Grief; Awakening New Possibilities - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Karen Mehringer, MAWhere two rivers joined, I spotted a large dead Ponderosa pine which had fallen down a steep ravine on its side, half of its trunk submerged in the water. Carefully navigating my way down the ravine, I felt excited….This was the first day of my vacation and the tree was the perfect place for me ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - ***Alone With a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Phil BateYou're at home alone, and you suddenly feel a severe pain in the chest. It is now radiating up all the way to your jaw area, and it's going outwards to your left arm. Almost certainly you're having a serious heart attack. You've only got about 10 seconds left. Your heart is stopping, and ...
Views: 3134(1 vote) - ***Alternate Therapies for Autism (and All Mental Problems) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Phil BateThis article is designed to help you do research finding help and solutions to improve autism (and other mental problems.) You can use this reference article to search further on many and various therapies that have helped others. This is a very confusing subject, with lots of "expensive ...
Views: 2852(1 vote) - ***Alternative Medicine and Energy Psychology - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDEnergy Psychology and Energy Medicine are new fields of scientific study and clinical application, both born from the science of quantum physics/ quantum mechanics. For those well-versed in the cutting–edge quantum approach to the Universe, life, the human body, the energy connectedness of all, ...
Views: 3490(1 vote) - ***Alternative Practices for Health and Personal Well-Being for Family Caregivers - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comDo you desire a long, healthy, happy, and meaningful life? Since it’s “National Staying Healthy Month,” that makes it a perfect time to commit to alternative practices for your health and personal well-being. If you are a family caregiver committed to staying healthy, please consider these keys ...
Views: 3366(1 vote) - ***Always Assume Positive Intent - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Regina BarrI am currently working on a re-branding initiative with an organization. Because we are working with very short timelines with a large amount of work to be completed, a steering committee with decision making authority was put into place to shepherd the process. This group is responsible for ...
Views: 2985(1 vote) - ***Americans: More Self-Centered… and More Lonely - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Margaret PaulOn April 1, 2011, Matt Cantor, Newser Staff, posted "As Americans Get More Self-Centered, So Do Lyrics Study finds increasingly narcissistic words in top 10 hits."Today's hit songs aren't about "us"-they're just about "me," a study finds. Researchers examined ...
Views: 3246(1 vote) - ***An Overview of France for Travelers - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comThroughout history, France has always played a pivotal role in Europe. From Art to Politics to Architecture, it is a fascinating place. Here is some background information to consider before your trip. An Overview of France for Travelers The official name of the country is the French ...
Views: 2894(1 vote) - ***Angels fly high by traveling Light! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from MarVeena MeekI have been fond of this saying for a long time. It just seems so appropriate for the new season to get it on our minds to let go of what ever is holding us back on any level. If we can lighten our load, the source energy can get us a lot farther down the road to our dreams. Have you ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - ***Animal Lovers in Business - What’s working now? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Amelia JohnsonWhat is working now for animal lovers that chose to be in a pet-related business? In the past, pet businesses were primarily brick and mortar. The family-owned pet store is harder to find, perhaps because the distribution of pet products to the consumer is changing also. In some cases, ...
Views: 3142(1 vote) - ***Animals form Part of Group Souls … And How Animal Instinct is Developed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhat distinguishes the human kingdom from the animal kingdom is that man has gone through an occult process called individualization whereas animals have not. It is however the evolutionary goal of the animal kingdom which, as of yet, form part of so-called “group souls.” Animals are group ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - ***Animals teach you YOUR Body Knowledge System® - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Stephanie Wood,PCCTomorrow morning pay close attention to your cat, your dog, your gerbil, your hamster, or your ferret---as soon as they open their eyes to greet the day. The first thing every mammal does after waking is to systematically stretch every muscle, elongating tendons, and breathing fresh air into ...
Views: 6650(1 vote) - ***Anniversary Reactions; a Part of the Grieving Process - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Karen Mehringer, MAAt a distance we noticed a hawk flying. In the next moment, it headed straight towards us and circled over head. Smiling, I knew that Kyle was with us as we celebrated the 13-year anniversary of his death. We made a ritual of hiking to his tree, a small oak ling; we planted in his honor, a year ...
Views: 3499(1 vote) - ***Anti-Cancer Lifestyle ~ Cervical Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Susun WeedCervical Cancer by Susun S Weed “How many ways of being are there, sweet friend?” asks Grandmother Growth in her warm way. You sense this is a serious question, and you fear you don’t know the right answer. “Between the yin and the yang, between the dark and the light, between normal ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - ***ANTIOXIDANTS - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonWhat are they? How do they work, and why is it the new popular buzzword for everyone. Do you know exactly what antioxidants are and where they come from and the role they play in the body. Your answer may come in the form of “no, or I think so.” Here is a basic description. Antioxidants are ...
Views: 3107(3 votes) - ***Apperance Matters - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comI am often asked for ways to help improve an elder’s appearance. Even if your elder is healthy, he or she might neglect physical appearance. In some cases, it has been years since anyone paid close attention to your elder’s physical appearance, and a little bit of attention goes a long way. ...
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