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- Dear Dr. Romance: I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing because I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts, including my family. I have no support structure. I hide from neighbors so people won't ask questions. During the day I am on the computer being as proactive as I can. My question is I ...
Views: 1341 - Dear Dr. Romance: I can now free myself and enjoy helping people - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I came across your web site when I was desperately looking for motivation. I'm a salesman selling first class products but I couldn't get motivated and it's been a problem for months. It's been getting worse. I read "Motivation and How to ...
Views: 1794 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Think I'll Be Eternally Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Tina TessinaThank you, Dear Dr Romance: I've stumbled across your website, and think I'm going to be eternally grateful for having done so. Your advice is a pleasure to read, with helpful action-plans for effecting change. I love your articles on relationships with parents/children, being one's own best ...
Views: 2055 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm lonely and hate it!! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Almost all of my friends have boyfriends, (we're 22, turning 23) and i don't. i never have. i feel really alone during the wk bc all my friends are with their boyfriends. i basically work, take class, and that's it. i either need a boyfriend, or more friends, bc i'm lonely and ...
Views: 1097 - Dear World - Why Do I Lose at Life? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Thomas HansenLosing at life is a well known discipline amongst people all over the world. This is where anyone is able to excel, by doing nothing and feeling sorry for themselves. Join the group, if you want to be a loser, or break out to become a winner. Sometimes you just need a gentle push in the right ...
Views: 983 - Death is our Liberation - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Jason BrownOver the past twenty six years of my life I’ve become well acquainted with a vicious and cruel executioner. Its name is cancer. My family has a long running relationship with this monster. When I was six I watched my 36 year old uncle have the majority of his stomach removed due to ...
Views: 947 - Death Offers the Opportunity to Live Life Fully - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Nina AmirDeath always waits nearby. Yet, we tend to feel its presence only if our lives or the lives of people we know and love are threatened by it. Then we face our own mortality. For the last few months, people all over the world have been reminded daily that death could decide to make an ...
Views: 944 - Decision-making with a higher goal - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Barbara EdieSometimes life throws us opportunities that are way out of our comfort zone, but last week I realized that if you really want to take your business, relationships or life to the next level you’ve got to Step Up and Step In, or Step Out. I hopped on a plane to Asheville, North Carolina to ...
Views: 1203 - Definition: Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAttitude is a hypothetical construct that represents an individual's like or dislike for an item. Attitudes are positive, negative or neutral views of an "attitude object": i.e. a person, behaviour or event. People can also be "ambivalent" towards a target, meaning that they ...
Views: 19717 - Delegate for Less - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman In my article, Knowing When to Delegate, we discussed several questions you should ask yourself so that you know when it is time to get help in your small business. Below you will find four ways you can hire or outsource tasks that you do not enjoy and that will free ...
Views: 1238 - Delights of Joy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettJoy to the World! is one of my favourite carols. If it makes us feel so fantastic when carolling, why not focus on feeling joy every single day of the year. Joy opens our heart to recognize miracles happening all around us. When we focus on some happy, positive thought, these little ...
Views: 1694 - Demand For Physical Therapy Jobs On The Rise In The USA - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Kevin KevinReports From The US Department Of Labor Show Rising Demand For PTs While criticized by some as being a fractured or unfocused field, those who understand the field of physical therapy appreciate it as a diverse and multifaceted sector of healthcare. The APTA (American Physical Therapy ...
Views: 763 - Denim shirt for women: elegant and easy to wear - by The women's denim shirt remains an essential popular fashion throughout the years, and it never seems to go out of style. It is available in the market in different styles, colors and patterns.
This shirt is designed in both long and short sleeve styles, although the long sleeve version is ...
Views: 140 - Dentures Anonymous By: Terry L. Weber - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Terry WeberThis is all about DENTURES that nobody ever talks about…except me! YOU SHOULD TALK ABOUT DENTURES,DENTISTS,DENTISTRY AND TEETH! I became a denture wearer when I was about ten years old after my two front teeth were broken and knocked out by one of my “buddies” on the way to school one day. ...
Views: 2596 - Design first, then remodel your home - by I know many homeowners who have a pretty good idea of what they want, and they often call me to provide a decent layout for their remodel project. This is fine for the remodeling contractor, but most of the time the homeowner doesn't get exactly what they want. They haven't collected enough ...
Views: 153 - Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2020 from Robert SimicToday, I am bringing you some words of wisdom about true happiness. How do you feel about that title: "Desperate search for something that I know ultimately won't fulfill me"? Let's play a little game, you and I, shall we? Tell me, What did you want ten years ago? There's a good chance ...
Views: 2315 - Despondent View of Life - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have a lot of trouble with living in this time. I don't think this is how life was meant to be. I am nearly finished an engineering degree, and soon I'll be working at redesigning some gadget that nobody really needed in the first place, making money to buy things I don't want but ...
Views: 1216 - Destress With a Green Break - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2024 from Noelle NelsonSpring! Such a glorious time of year. Trees sprouting white and pink blossoms, tender new green leaves on bushes and plants, more sunlight, less gray. How delightful! If only one had time to get out there and enjoy it more. You know, as in away from your hunched-over-the-computer mode, using ...
Views: 425 - Develop a Good Perspective About the World - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Todd HicksEnvy, prejudice, racism, anger and intolerance are major problems. Some of us want to be like others or wish we had what they have due to envy. Some of us prejudge, fear or hate others because they look or appear to be different from us. We tend to spend at least some time being angry at ...
Views: 1458 - Develop a Winning Personality - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe world is made up of different individuals. No two people are exactly the same in any respect. This is the thing which makes life so wonderful and interesting. Your personality is the way that you think and act and it is unique to you. Experience plays a big part in personality development ...
Views: 5516 - Developing a Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweI heard a very interesting statement not too long ago that really made me think and it has stuck with me for sometime now… this person made a statement saying “you can measure a person’s height, you can measure how high a person can jump, you can even measure how fast they run, but you CAN NOT ...
Views: 2554 - developing self-assuredness ... - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tradina DeMarySelf-Assurance is having a clear vision of your personal character and personal potential. It’s been said time and time ago, “What you think of yourself so does the world.” One of the Laws of Success is Self-Confidence therefore, the more confidence you have the more successful you will be. ...
Views: 2678 - Did You Know Moods Are Contagious? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Doug HartWe all know that the common cold is contagious – most of us catch at least one or more of these nasty annoyances every year. Did you know that your moods can be contagious as well? It may not seem possible, but in a subtle way we all can “catch” another persons bad mood, or good mood, depending ...
Views: 4622 - Different Approaches to Unleash Success - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Becky Yancey WaggamanHave you felt as though you have tried everything? That nothing works? You have searched for the answers from everyone you can think of and even though they all have suggested something different, you have tried it all. While doing what others suggest may be helpful, there are more questions to ...
Views: 1331 - Difficult Person or Difficult Situation? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaI like to believe that most people are inherently good and are simply doing the best they can in the moment. Very often peoples’ actions are driven by fear or some other negative emotion, causing them to act in ways that feel difficult to us. And, we’re often quick to brand them as a difficult ...
Views: 1348 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #2: What it is like when YOU are smarter than your Boss! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Rosie KuhnYou and a colleague, Harry are up for a promotion. You know you are the better person for the job, but Harry got the position. He’s pompous, arrogant and doesn’t have the leadership skills that inspire you to generate, well, anything. You scratch your head in disbelief that he was chosen over ...
Views: 1478 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #6: Gift Me with My Enemies and My Ministers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Rosie KuhnI woke up from a dream this morning that made me question: “Really?” It was only the last few seconds of the dream that seemed so profound. It was a children’s choir – all boys, and they were singing a Christmas song. The only lyric I heard was: “Gift me with my enemies and my ministers.” This ...
Views: 1382 - Disappointment - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Vivienne Bews-SulkoskiWhy is it that we feel ‘disappointed’ with our partners, ‘disappointed’ with our friends, ‘disappointed’ with our family, ‘disappointed’ with ourselves! According to the dictionary the word disappoint means “to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of”………… From childhood we are ...
Views: 5522 - Disaster Re-energizing Plan - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffNatural disasters often leave behind massive destruction and untoward chaos. What is left in widespread areas is not only devastating for the people directly affected by the disaster but disconcerting and unsettling for people everywhere. Many can see and even feel the pain and utter ...
Views: 1745 - Discover How To Set Goals Using The Ridiculous Life Insights. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveen benThe person, who is setting goals in life, proving that, he is living, a purposeful life.He is, an embodiment of belief, and determination. Purposeful life gives,immense satisfaction. The person who is setting goals in life proving that he is living a purposeful life. He is an embodiment of ...
Views: 1244 - Dive into the football prediction business - by American football addiction has led to the birth of another sport in soccer prediction. Due to the fan base of the NFL and Super Bowl leagues, not only do people view the games as normal sports devotees, they have evolved into business-minded people who have now found a way to earn a lot of ...
Views: 76 - Divide and Conquer - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2021 from William CottringerDivide and Conquer By Bill Cottringer “Divide and rule, the politician cries; Unite and lead, is watchword of the wise. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gedichte. In war, the divide and conquer rule has always gotten the expected results. Ironically though, this same principle can also ...
Views: 652 - Divorce Alimony - An Overview - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanThe term alimony may seem foreign to some people, but it is actually just another term for spousal support. It is the financial support that the spouse with a higher income pays to the spouse with a lower income. During a marriage, both parties are obliged to support each other. When a marriage ...
Views: 938 - Divorce Books - How They Came To Be - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanDivorce books are probably one of the most amazing things ever created. They have helped countless couples get divorced without having to spend so much on those expensive legal fees. We all know how costly legal battles can be, and divorce books help you do your own divorce, eliminating the need ...
Views: 924 - Divorce Books - What to Look for and What to Avoid - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanThere are huge advantages to doing your own divorce, but to be successful you'll need recent and reliable divorce books or kits created specifically for your state. The key word is reliable, because I've seen a lot of divorce books that definitely do not qualify. In particular you should ...
Views: 885 - Divorce Communication Skills - Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanOne of the most important and powerful things a person can possess is good communication skills. Sure, everyone has communication skills, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they're used correctly and effectively. After all, our sophisticated ability to communicate is one of the main ...
Views: 1026 - Divorce Court - Not The Place You Want To Be - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanTrue or false: If you live in the "sunshine state" you can get a divorce without even going to California divorce court. I believe the "False" sign in your head is blinking rapidly right now, and you are one hundred percent sure of your answer. I am not surprised at all, though, because through ...
Views: 904 - Divorce Court - What to Do If You're Afraid to Go There - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanThe idea of stepping into a California divorce court is terrifying for a lot of people, and it is one of the things most people think of first when they hear the word divorce. This, however, is wrong. Television, movies and media in general have made us believe that a divorce always has to go ...
Views: 1067 - Do not always fix on the Destination; Enjoy the Potential Pleasures of the Journey itself - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Vinod AnandDo not always fix on the Destination; Enjoy the Potential Pleasures of the Journey itself [Vinod Anand] Do you think a desire to pass an examination in mathematics is necessary for motivating one to practice solving mathematics problems, or even for actually passing the examination? Not ...
Views: 1335 - Do not cast away your confidence - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Tele OpakunleSimply put confidence is focusing and believing in your ability rather than disability. It is all about self-esteem. The journey however starts in the mind. Your mind mirrors how you see yourself. If you think of yourself as a giant you will act as a giant, like wise if you see yourself as an ...
Views: 1287 - Do Rituals Really Help Athletes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Loren FogelmanAthletes and rituals go hand in hand. They offer familiarity and comfort. Rituals go the whole gamut from unusual to bizarre. Dunking a hockey stick blade in the locker room toilet before a game, wearing the same shorts under a uniform, bouncing the ball a specific number of times or chewing ...
Views: 1747 - Do You Have A "Monday Mind?" - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Dan JohnstonRecently I heard someone excuse a mistake by claiming that she had a "Monday Mind." The problem was that she said it on Wednesday. What is a "Monday Mind," and why is it showing up on a Wednesday? What was she talking about? A Monday Mind is simply an expectation or outlook on life that ...
Views: 1434 - Do You Bloom Where You Are Planted? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Rev. Anne Presuel“I feel like I did something wrong,” my client, Sarah, said. “I tried and tried to think myself healthy, but somehow I ended up back in the hospital! I don’t understand!” She had recently come home from the hospital, after being seriously ill. She wanted to feel better, and was trying to ...
Views: 1454 - Do You Dismiss Varying Ideas? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2019 from Elinor StutzWhen we quickly dismiss varying ideas, sales are lost. Planning and client meetings offer opportunities for agreement. The lack of understanding frequently leaves us worse off. Most people miss out on the opportunity to practice negotiation skills. My Story There is a need in ...
Views: 1004 - Do You Have a "Just Get By" Strategy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickWhat if I could guarantee you that I could teach you a strategy that would keep you stuck exactly where you are right now, designed to generate a predictably mediocre results? Would you race to my “buy now” opportunity? Heck no! But yet so many people spend hours a day perfecting a strategy ...
Views: 2009 - Do You Have A Big Problem? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeremiah CarstarphenYou will always be at one of three stages in life. You are dealing with a problem, one just left, or either one is on the way to visit you. Everyone has problems. Some problems are bigger than others. This article will teach you how to handle any problem, regardless of how big it may be. ...
Views: 1365 - Do You Have an Attitude of Gratitude? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Shefali BurnsWhat does it mean to "have an attitude of gratitude"? What is gratitude? How can gratitude change your life? Gratitude to me is being grateful and thankful for everything in our lives. This includes the people in our lives, the lessons and challenges in our lives, the things that bring us joy ...
Views: 878 - Do you have faith in yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dia ThabetDo you use your imagination? What is imagination? Do you know what the power of imagination can do? Do you use your imagination to attract success? How to use your imagination? Creative imagination is the ability to imagine a situation or an event that you want to create in your life. ...
Views: 1384 - Do You Have The Right Attitude For Success? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Merv StevensDo you have the right attitude for success? Your attitude is vital to your business and personal success. In fact, I would go as far to say that it’s almost more important than learning the actual skills of success itself. Obviously, you need to acquire the necessary knowledge and learn the ...
Views: 1975 - Do You Have Tucker Syndrome? Are You Afraid To Take Risks Even Though You Know The Way Is Clear? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Larry FreeborgIn a discussion with my “Bonus Years” Support and Achievement Circle, one of the members told a story about her dog Tucker, a lovely Sheltie that has been her companion for many years. As it turns out, a part of the fence in the backyard that had kept Tucker in for many years had been taken ...
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