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- Veterans and PTSD Nightmares - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans is diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or after combat. Therefore, a large amount of veterans must then suffer from chronic adult nightmares, since nightmares are one of the most ...
Views: 2200 - Do what you love and love what you do - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Michelle AinslieOne of my greatest joys is helping people make their dreams come true. There's just something purely magical about the sparkle in their eyes when they are doing what they love. I think it resonates so loudly with me because I know how they feel. Only recently did I have the courage to work ...
Views: 2198(1 vote) - Letting Go and Letting God - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita SaviucDo you believe that something or someone out there can supply all your needs and all your desires? Can you trust the source, the universe, God, Buddha or however you choose the infinite intelligence that created us all? I realized that when I stress myself over things, over people, when I ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - Your Attitude? Rise and Shine or Rise and Whine? - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanGood attitudes bring good results, and bad attitudes bring bad results. It’s that simple. And getting a good attitude is fairly simple. Just feed your mind a steady diet of positive inputs, and you will have a powerful positive attitude. Try my “9-Day Mental Diet.” It will change ...
Views: 2195 - Appreciation from '10 Ways to be Beautiful' - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown10 WAYS TO BE BEAUTIFUL Appreciation Simply the greatest; a total body and soul orgasm. There is no state more powerful than when the volcanic lava of appreciation is flowing through the veins; sunsets around the world glow deeper and richer with the generous and benevolent ...
Views: 2192(6 votes) - Are You the Historian Or the Screen Play Writer For Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhen you think and talk about your life, do you tell the story of what has been, or do you tell the story of what you want to create and experience? If you are the historian of your life, you look at your life and tell the story of what has been, and all the things that have happened that ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - The Importance of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanKnowing what you are grateful for is an important factor to happiness and success. Being aware of everything that you have to be thankful for will help you create a positive focus. Gratefulness will help you reach your goals because you are seeing all the positive things that are happening ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - 3 Steps To Dissolving The Mask of Anger - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Andrea Ryan Profaci3 Steps To Dissolving The Mask of Anger Anger is an emotion that causes us to lose our center and feel out of place. It is a reaction to a situation or experience that can lead us to spin; meaning, incessant thoughts of a drama that we are resisting. Anger is resistance and it has a ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - How Do You Clear Your Inner Space? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWouldn’t it be great to be able to point at and click a Delete button at what clutters your inner space? Our days would be so different if we could. When I turn on my computer each morning, I go through a 3-step ritual. First, I use a program (which interestingly has the word Aware in its ...
Views: 2189(2 votes) - Are We Truly Free And Independent? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe dictionary defines "independent" as: • not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. • not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman. • not ...
Views: 2187 - Apologizing – A step In The Right Direction On Your Journey Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethA fundamental corner stone to forgiveness is an apology. No matter what the situation is that you find yourself immersed in, when there is a hurt involved of any degree a simple “I apologize” is an excellent starting point. A true apology cannot undo the harm that has been done but it can ...
Views: 2183 - Picture Perfect Strategies for Attracting Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you looking for easy yet inexpensive ideas to sell your home when your income or financial future depends on it? The key is attracting buyers, and there are dos and don’ts that can make a significant difference. According to the National Association of Realtors, 98 percent of home buyers ...
Views: 2183(4 votes) - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 2181(5 votes) - The Act of Failing Doesn't Make You a Failure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Sona JepsenEveryone experiences self-doubt from time to time. When we challenge ourselves by taking on new jobs or responsibilities, it’s natural to wonder whether we’re up to the task. Self-doubt actually can be helpful, as it spotlights areas of weaknesses where we would benefit from more ...
Views: 2176 - Encouraging Positive Change - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Paige Arnof-FennChange is in the air. I see it everywhere and in every person I seem to be bumping into or meeting with these days. New school year, new chapter, new beginnings, perhaps. Or maybe we're turning into a culture of innovation and reinvention by design or necessity. As Charles Darwin said, "It is ...
Views: 2175(1 vote) - From Rejection To Suggestion - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright After any type of rejection at all, how many times have we all asked ourselves the automatically programmed question "Why are things the way they are?" Or even more to the point, "What's the reason for this?" Think about it. If you truly answered either of these ...
Views: 2175(2 votes) - Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThe "Imposter Syndrome" is when a person feels they don't deserve a title or identity because they are not the best in their field, or because they feel they lack some form of credential, whether the credential is necessary or not. They are the kind of people who say they are an artist ...
Views: 2174(5 votes) - How to deal with boredom now? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you get bored at home? Does boredom affect your life? Do you sometimes feel that you don’t have any desire to speak or do anything? When someone asks you about life, do you usually say statements like life is boring, I’m so bared, I don’t know what to do? All of these statements indicate ...
Views: 2172 - Do You Know What It's Like??? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there... I know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I ...
Views: 2167(2 votes) - The Importance of a Positive Attitude in Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Ryan LoweWhy is a positive attitude so important? Because it determines everything else in your life! Attitude isn’t just about whether or not you’re having a good or bad day. Attitude is more than that. It affects relationships. It affects careers. It affects your entire future. I’ve met people ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - Courage to Persevere - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Martyn GreenTo begin with I would like to ask you a question and to think carefully about your answer. "Have you ever been faced with an opportunity but declined to take it because of a lack of courage"? Before answering that we need to know exactly what is courage? The Merrian-Webster online dictionary ...
Views: 2166(3 votes) - Attachments, Stress and Mobbing - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Gail ElliottPeople targeted by a mobbing process have been thrown from what they believed was an orderly world into a state of chaos in which many former points of reference are no longer valid. This confusion may prompt them to question all points of reference, including the ones deep inside of them. ...
Views: 2164(1 vote) - Are you Living your Fashion or Passion in life? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.I hope this finds you enjoying a beautiful Indian summer in your neighborhood. It is gorgeous here and I love fall. I have a question I have kicked around for some time now. Are you living your Fashion or your Passion in life? Fashion would be the equivalent of what is expected of us, we do it ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - Take Time to Reflect - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHere in Canada, we just celebrated our Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is a special time for me, personally. It's a time of reflection and, often, for me, a time of change. I love the change of seasons, the magical colors of the trees, the crisp Mac apples (my favorite!), walking through the ...
Views: 2160(3 votes) - Stop Negative Self Talk Now! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanWhy is negative language and negative self talk so disempowering? Only 10% of our mind is conscious while 90% is unconscious. The conscious mind is our analytical, rational and logical mind and is said to hold our temporary memory. The unconscious mind on the other hand is irrational; it is ...
Views: 2158(16 votes) - CREATIVE WAYS TO DEAL WITH ADVERSITY - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonIt's important, I find, to recall and re-use old tools that have proven helpful in difficult situations in the past. Sometimes we think we've moved so far forward that a "Been there, done that!" attitude clouds our memory and limits our options. Fear is an ongoing challenge in this world so we ...
Views: 2157(1 vote) - Being Positive Every Morning - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHow do you feel each morning when you hear the alarm clock? Does that sound fill you with dread as you drag yourself out of bed, or do you jump out of bed with excitement wondering what wonderful things the day has in store for you? What thoughts run through your mind as you prepare for a new ...
Views: 2156(3 votes) - Thriving Vs. Merely Surviving - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Susan McNeal VelasquezThe quick definition of thriving is to flourish and prosper. My teaching interests have shifted considerably over the years, until my full attention is on uncovering and discovering what it takes to amass enough personal power so that thriving is the outcome, no matter what curve life decides to ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Your Amazing Brain - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Vickie GriffithOur brains are amazing. When we repeatedly think the same thought over and over again, our brains create neural pathways to replicate the same repetitive action. Think how wonderful this is if you want a glass of water. You want, and your body responds by allowing you to perform all the ...
Views: 2155(3 votes) - Gratitude, Perfect Mind Food - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Harlan GoergerUtilizing Gratitude as a Self-Confidence builder. There is not doubt that our attitude has an effect on our outcomes. Continually being negative, seeing the bad side of things will limit our outcomes if not eliminate the good in ones life. At the same time being positive about everything does ...
Views: 2153(4 votes) - My defining Moment - My Mother's death - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from venkat caDefining Moment Each one of us would have had one or more defining moments in our life. Defining moment can be explained as a very crucial moment which brings out the essential nature or character of a person For me the Defining moment of my life was My Mother’s Death in front of my ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - What Mask Are You Wearing? How to Become Your Authentic Self! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Pat MussieuxWho are you? What do you do? These are common questions as we go about our daily lives. These are very difficult questions for many people who are currently unemployed, newly retired, 'stay at home' Moms, and so on. In today's society, we place so much value on what we do - our label, if you ...
Views: 2153(7 votes) - Aha! Eureka! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from George SewellThere are those thoughts that go bump in the night – the Aha! and Eureka! moments of mental clarity. Such thoughts solve problems, begin new ways of doing things, and herald a better situation for the thinker. Such moments indicate a shift in perspective – a new and fresh approach to thinking ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - Be As Smart As Einstein in 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Judy WidenerWhen Albert Einstein died, there was much anticipation about what the autopsy of his brain would reveal. Scientists speculated that his brain was significantly larger or more dense that normal. So they were confused and disappointed to discover that Einstein's brain was actually slightly smaller ...
Views: 2150 - Keep a Gratitude Journal and Get Happy - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyDespite the advice that comes to us from every direction these days to keep a positive attitude, actually doing that all the time or even most of the time is far more easily said than done. Let's face it: life is stressful, and no matter how determined you are in the morning to make the very ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - Pet Peeves: The Things That Anger Us the Most - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI frequently receive emails from people upset about something in their life that is not going according to their plans. They scrutinize the behaviors of others and complain because people are not doing what they are supposed to be doing according to their standards. Some of the most frequent ...
Views: 2145 - ***Eliminate Negativity by Developing a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Judi MoreoThe best way to eliminate negativity is to develop a positive attitude. Your thoughts and outlook on life have a profound effect on how you live your life. They are also contagious and affect those around you. You can’t have both positive and negative in the same space. So, focus on turning the ...
Views: 2144 - The Chase Without the Dream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferIf you feel as though your constant work and effort are to no avail, you may not possess a clear enough vision for yourself. Do you take inspired action or have you merely busied yourself with tasks seemingly related to your dreams? Do you know what has prompted you to take action and pursue ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - What Was Going Through Your Mind While Landing In Vietnam - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Ivan ArburthaI was in the Recon Platoon with the 1st cavalry Division back in 1966. I was in Class A uniform. Class A uniform is a dress uniform that you wear for dress or for inspections. I was being shot at as I was leaving the airplane. I was praying that I would not be killed that day. We had no weapons ...
Views: 2142 - Motivation Therapy With Brain Entrainment - Binaural Beats Download - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from francesco costabileINTRODUCTION Do you feel as though you're stuck in a rut, and that your life has more potential than is being realised? Motivation therapy with brain entrainment is the key to unlocking doors of limitless possibilities. A binaural beats download has been proven to re-shape the psychology ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - Dysfunction And Deception - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright I have heard many people say that they come from "dysfunctional" families. This is a label, a judgment that does not reflect the highest reality of what's really going on in any family. Dysfunctional implies that there is "some way" families should function, and that if they ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - Leaving a Legacy - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Paige Arnof-FennMaybe it's because a good college friend died recently in a tragic accident. Perhaps it's because the year is winding down and we're all naturally focusing on closing one chapter and starting another. But I thought it was interesting that the topic of legacies came up in a handful conversations ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Maintaining a Correct Frame of Mind - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from cedric riceLet me clarify exactly what I mean when I talk about a correct frame of mind. When I say correct frame of mind I am referring to whatever frame of mind that it takes to help you get through a bad situation. A correct frame of mind has to be positive. I have heard of stories of people who were ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - ***Getting In Touch with Your True Self - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The human mind is a very creative force and throughout history, this ability to conceive new perspectives and concepts allowed us to come a long way in a relatively short period of time. Learning to devise better and more efficient ways of utilizing resources, along with a concept of future ...
Views: 2135(1 vote) - We are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from William CottringerWe are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game By Dr. Bill Cottringer, in association with Storm Door Productions. “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” ~Benjamin Disraeli. Bullies Bullies come in all shapes and sizes— Countries, religions, girls ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - Consistently Outperform Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jack SingerAdd Sales TRIUMPHS Model to Your Selling Skills Repertoire Susan has been doing well in her sales career for many years. She understands how to make cold calls, how to follow up on leads and referrals and how to offer excellent customer service. Yet, she’s amazed at how much ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Resurrect Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from William CottringerResurrect Your Dreams By Bill Cottringer “Deep down, nobody is ever quite satisfied with the amount of their childhood dreams they have actually realized and we are all disappointed with the amount that slipped away.” ~The author. I consider myself having lived about half my early ...
Views: 2131(4 votes) - Are you the Tortoise or the Hare? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Mary Dee FreemanI walk my dogs every day. After I get past a certain point on the walk I let them off their leashes. Their reactions to freedom are the exact opposite. Barney likes to wander off the path. He’s a three year old Beagle so he will follow his nose just about anywhere. In fact, I have to watch ...
Views: 2129(2 votes) - The Power of Believing - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Ascendance Project"It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen." - Muhammad Ali Nobody really starts out believing in themselves or in their goals. One has to constantly remind himself that he is not crazy and his goals isn’t ...
Views: 2128 - Happiness Is A Decision - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Michelle CastoSuccess and Happiness is a feeling every human being on this planet desires in their heart of hearts. And yet most of us look for happiness in all the wrong places and end up causing ourselves more suffering. This is because we are looking outside of ourselves for some thing or some one to ...
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