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- Why Advice Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisWe live in an era of advice overload. I don’t know about you, but my Twitter and Facebook feeds are filled with 101 ways to conquer an interview, find love, lose weight, and even how to clean the shower the right way! I’m just saying;) It seems there’s a demand for answers. There’s a hunger for ...
Views: 1563 - How New Scientific Strategies Add To Health & Longevity - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow New Scientific Research Adds to Your Health And Longevity If you are like me about wild medical claims, you are a skeptic and contrarian and believe almost no authority or expert without proof. Sure there are breakthroughs, but the drug companies are the last one to believe. But then ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - Five Dating Mistakes Men Make - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Jamie TobinMen often want to know how to attract women and exactly what they should do on a date. It’s is also a good idea on the other hand to figure out what you should not do. There are tons of mistakes that men make just during a normal conversation with a girl. The sad part is that men don’t pick up ...
Views: 1561 - Coping With Breakup - 5 Essential Steps In Coping With Break Up - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Johnny WayneIt is difficult in coping with break up. However, when you cope with break up, it is very important to think that you really can move on despite the hurt and you can really let go of that love. Even if time will only tell that you are healed, patiently wait as time will also heal all the ...
Views: 1558 - Relationships: Should We Expect Our Friends To Accept Us If We Change? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a friend who they connect with, it is going to come down to the fact that they enjoy being in their company. This doesn’t mean that they are ‘perfect’, but they are going to be ‘perfect’ for them. If one was to take a closer look at why they enjoy being in their company, they ...
Views: 1558 - Waking Up By Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe know when it's not working; it's like a slap in the face. We thought that it was working but then something happens to remind us that nothing has fundamentally changed at all, and we find ourselves back at square one after all these years. We were smug for awhile, even bragging to friends ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm in my late 40s and feeling very unhopeful about my future love life. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance I am in a terrible funk over a failed relationship that lasted 2 years and I thought would lead to marriage. We met online and now I'm afraid if I go online again, he will see my profile and/or I will see his. I took this breakup so hard, the thought of that happening just ...
Views: 1555 - How to be Mentally Positive in Reuniting With Your Ex - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaA break up in actual fact one very difficult problem to address and which often causes sadness. Additionally there is a great propensity of the person being affected by low self-confidence. All of these behaviors sometimes tend to make the individual to make a whole lot of wrong choices which ...
Views: 1555(3 votes) - How To Meet Women On Facebook - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Charlie ValentinoLearning how to meet women on Facebook is something that everybody is doing these days. Facebook is pretty much just the worlds largest dating site, no matter what anybody says about it, it's true. If you're not using Facebook to enhance your dating life then you're truly missing ...
Views: 1554 - Michael Mantell's Exercise For The 14 Muscles for Joy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell coaches people to stir their healing power in the medicine of laughter and play. Living with stress, feeling uptight, being worried, not sleeping, and thinking limiting thoughts, kill the joy in your life—as well as your health and wellbeing. One of the best anti-stress ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Veterans with PTSD-- Don’t Give Up Hope! - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1553 - Your Friends Should Feel Your Presence In Their Lives - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheFriends are very important since we need to socialize with people other than family members. One thing you should understand is that you have no choice to select who to be your family member but you have the choice to decide who your friends are. There are some things that you cannot tell and ...
Views: 1552 - Practical Alchemy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonMy aunt ended her five-year battle with cancer recently. While I was teaching hypnotherapy in south Florida, I visited her at home and knew it would be my last time with her. I am thankful I had the opportunity to sit with her and share my love and respect for her. So, after two days of tears ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Don't Be A Downer-- Your Friends Love You! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere's a reason why you've got friends--it's because they like you! So don't try to label yourself a Loser because nobody wants to hang out with a loser. Don't try to sound like you are your own worst enemy, because your friends are there for you. Don't be a downer; if you hang out with your ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - Wish You a Very Happy Friendship Day - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Ashish KumarFriendship is such a relation who knows no boundaries & perhaps the oldest relation in the world. So to make this relation extraordinary & much celebrated let us enjoy this friendship day in a unique way. A true friend is the best gift for a life time. A relationship which is loyal, trust ...
Views: 1548 - Behind the Mask - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Tom BlairRemember Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles? All the lonely people. She kept her face in a jar by the door. We all have these faces, they are our defense mechanism to protect our vulnerable self. The problem is not that we have them but that we don't know the false from the true. We live ...
Views: 1547 - "Self Pity" by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzLois tried to think of a plausible excuse to beg out of lunch with the other teachers. They were a great group of women and there was a time not long ago when she really looked forward to being with them. But, now it seemed too much to bear. Yesterday, Lois lost her patience as Marge droned ...
Views: 1545 - Your Top Five: What is Your Interpersonal Grade Point Average? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Patti WoodWhat is Your Interpersonal Grade Point Average? How do we become the people we are? How do we grow? How do we slide into bad attitudes and bad habits? Studying nonverbal communication all these years I have been fascinated with how other people’s energy affects us. One of my favorite aspects of ...
Views: 1544 - Could Facebook Be Destroying your Social Life? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from eric hirotaEven though most of us check our facebook pages obsessively throughout the day, remembering why we initially signed up for one in the first place can be a challenge. Don’t worry, I’ll give you some time to think. Assuming your answer wasn’t so you could stalk your ex girlfriend, the answer ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - When Saying Nothing Is Best - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Karen KleinwortI have been noticing there is a fine balance between being able to express your thoughts, perspectives and observations to another individual and it being seeing as such – just observations and being taken as “this is what is wrong” or “this is what you should do.” People seem to think that ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Love is in the Air - Send Flowers to Chandigarh - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Ashish KumarIf you need to send flowers to Chandigarh from any other place then you will be really happy to know that there are plenty of websites which make the job really easy for you. The online flower shops have a lot of different kinds of flowers in store which you can send to anyone in Chandigarh ...
Views: 1541 - How to Get Over a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Erica JohnsonHave you ever been in a relationship and everything was peaches and cream at the beginning? As time passed by, it seemed that the relationship started to take a nose dive to a place you never thought it could go. You find yourself silently wishing that he would stay out longer or roll your eyes ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - I Can’t Get No Satisfaction - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerYour emotional needs must be filled in order for you to feel truly fulfilled. But do you know what an emotional need is? Some emotional needs have a physical component. For instance, your need for physical shelter contributes to your need to feel safe. Other emotional needs require an ...
Views: 1540 - Social Media: Can Social Media Erode Real Relationships? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the people one has on their friends list, there can be the people they know and there can also be the people they don’t know. As a result of this, just because someone is classed as a friend it doesn’t mean that this is actually the case. The Same School For example, one ...
Views: 1538 - Whose Story Are You? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Sara LeveneThere’s nothing better than losing yourself in an afternoon’s reading session; I thoroughly enjoy finding myself engrossed In the comings and goings of the characters of a good book, and the entire time I’m in that zone I am totally aware of how they’re affecting each other, good, ...
Views: 1537 - 20 relationship boosters for greater relationship richness in business and pleasure - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePOSITIVE POWER 1. When you have a choice as to who you can associate with – choose people who are positive, who can help you positively and who give you an energy boost when they are around. Be with people who you are proud of, people you admire and people who like and respect you. 2. ...
Views: 1536 - Sex and Chocolate - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Rebecca KimbelSex and chocolate have a lot in common. They can be sweet morsels that soothe ones soul or addictions that ruin life. When one tries to fulfill their natural love of sweetness with chocolate or sex alone, one is left more nutritionally depleted than they were when their hunger started. We must ...
Views: 1535(3 votes) - Friends Thanksgiving – a New Tradition - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from James LeGrandIn addition to spending Thanksgiving with your family this year, why not start a new tradition and have a “Friends Thanksgiving”? This is a great way to spend time with and honor your friendships, and the families of your friends. As an annual event, your friends and their children will be ...
Views: 1533(4 votes) - The Best Friend You Ever Had - Your Journal! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Mari L. McCarthyThere exist an untold number of reasons to keep a journal. Journals are indispensable for documentary, motivational, devotional, emotional, intellectual, health and a host of other reasons. Almost any ongoing concern in life is fair game for journaling. Though the impetus to start a journal ...
Views: 1532 - 10 Things You Can Do When You Are Lonely But Not Ready for a Relationship (Part 1) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoI know of a woman who so longed to be loved, held, and not feel lonely that she gave her lover, a man she hadn’t known long and knew to be a criminal, all of her life savings—some forty-three thousand dollars to be exact. He promised, along with his abiding love, that he would give her back her ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Top 10 Punjabi songs in 2018 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2018 from Maria DianaThe year 2018 for the Punjabi music industry is extremely explosive. Keeping the last year's success, this year also came hit songs such as Hummer which is yet to leave the spotlight. Even many of the songs of Guru Randhawa were included in Bollywood films and those songs also sounded ...
Views: 1524 - Social Media: Can Someone Use Social Media To Stay Up To Date With Their Friends? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to find out about what their friends have been doing, there is a strong chance that they will use social media. The primary reason for this is that it is likely to be the easiest option. And when one goes online, they might only need to scroll down their news feed to get an ...
Views: 1523 - Gossip - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaWhen we directly or indirectly participate in negative talk about others or gossip, we are not a match to divine love. Our choice to listen to, indulge, participate in, spread or instigate gossip or negative talk of any kind directed towards others causes an absolute breakdown of our ...
Views: 1522 - What Makes Writing So Good For You? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Caroline MacroryCan writing down your thoughts, feelings and experiences be a healing experience? Can it change your entire life for the better? More and more studies show it can. Human beings have used the written word to explore their emotions for thousands of years, but only recently has research shown that ...
Views: 1522 - How to Help Those Who Grieve - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mary ZemitesWhat can I do for someone who is grieving? Is there really anyway a "bystander" can help? Sometimes watching a person suffer the pain of loss is almost unbearable. Often in life it is easier to accept our own suffering that it is to accept the anguish of someone we deeply care about. The ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - How to Talk to Women - The Number One Tip on How to Talk to Women - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsYou know how it is, some guys just seem to know how to talk to women. They mysteriously seem to be able to hold a conversation with a woman for hours and have her looking completely captivated the whole time. 'How can he find so many things to talk about?' you wonder, and 'what is his secret?' ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Living In The Moment - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerMy rear bumper has been adorned with a sticker one of my kids picked out seven years ago when we brought two English Mastiff puppies, Spunknik and Tasaki, into our family. The sticker read I Love (heart actually, a drawing of a heart, you know!) My Mastiff. I used to also have one that read My ...
Views: 1521 - Relationships: If Someone Feels Ashamed Of Their Needs Can It Stop Them From Recognising When Someone Is Self-Centred? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who are drawn to those who are self-centred, there are others who are repelled by them. When it comes to the former, it could be said that they are going to spend time with people who are not right for them. Yet, when it comes to the latter, there is a strong chance ...
Views: 1521 - Tips for Getting Your Ex Back After a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Andrew HunterTrust me, I know how bad it feels to be dumped. It feels like you are getting hit by a bucket of cold water. You suddenly find yourself lost and uncertain about everything--especially if the two of you where together for a while. It can feel like you've lost all your will to live. This is why I ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Friendship: 4 Smart Tips of Nurturing It - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheDear reader, I want you to ask yourself these questions: Does true friendship exist? If yes, do I cultivate and maintain it? When was the last time I made my friends happy? Don't tell me your answers, just keep them for yourself. You'll agree with me that it's wonderful to have friends around ...
Views: 1517 - Relationships: What Can Happen When Someone Is No Longer Willing To Put Up With Other People's Projections? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some people have the tendency to take responsibility for what takes place within them, there are others who don’t. Due to this, it can be normal for someone to believe that what is taking place externally has nothing to do with what is going on internally. It is then going to be ...
Views: 1516 - Make a New Friend Now - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Rosemary PriceMake a new friend now... Many of us are so busy rushing around or working we do not stop and think about ourselves but the happier we are and the more at peace we are the better we can be towards those around us. Now that we spend so much time online it is natural to want to make friends to ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - You Are Flying Without a Net - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled for Life Tapestry Creations.com by Brenda Hoffman Overview of this week’s blogtalkradio.com, channeled radio show: The three eclipses between June 1 and July 1 will affect each of you differently. Listen to your being and you will know how far and how ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - How to make friends in a new town - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiAt times, it's difficult for us to move to another town due to the circumstances that we are going to face there. One thing important to note is the fact that, if it's certain that you have to move to a new town beyond your wish, would you resent? I doubt it. In this situation, what would you ...
Views: 1509 - Teacher’s Day- A Day To Respect The Pathfinder of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Ashish KumarTeachers or Gurus, whatever we say are the pathfinders & mentors of our lives. They dedicate their whole lives in teaching & educating us to become the perfect human beings. They nurture us from tiny saplings to a big tree. Teacher’s day is the day when we must respect these persons from the ...
Views: 1508 - Lonely? You’re Not Alone. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from nancy traversLoneliness is a tricky thing to combat. Loneliness seems to beget loneliness. When you feel isolated you crawl into your shell and become more so. You feel separated from other human beings. You may have physical symptoms too, like an ache or a heaviness in your chest. It’s not a good ...
Views: 1507 - Handling A Breakup - 3 Essential Tips - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Andrew HunterMen and women are forever hooking up, getting together and forming relationships. Just as frequently, those relationships break up. Most breakups, no matter how friendly, involve significant pain. Men in particular have a harder time dealing with breakups. Perhaps because they've been taught ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Scary Stuff & Pain Removal by Eye-Movements - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hal WechslerScary Experiences & Pain Are Gone in 30-Seconds • 1. “Gettoutahere!” you are Not a medical doctor, psychologist, or ophthalmologist, what the hell do you know about pain removal or trauma?” - he yelled at me. • 2. “Right-on. I suggest you go to your physician, or get a referral to a ...
Views: 1504(3 votes) - Single Moms Discover A New Friend - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI had a meeting last week with a new friend. It was only our second meeting, and I already feel like we have known each other forever. From the moment I saw her, we had something... not only is she the cutest thing ever, but we just have this synergy. We sat down and before I knew it, almost two ...
Views: 1504 - How to Beat the Loneliness in Living Alone - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Whether you like it or not, there will be times when you have to be on your own. You may be asked to work in another state or country. School may force you to leave your house for a few years. Either way, you will be demanded to be independent. ...
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