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- Self-Care: How to Take It Easy on Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI will be the first to admit that self-care does not come natural for me! I am your “Type A, push through ‘til you drop, make it perfect or else” – kinda girl! Grasping the importance of self-care is something I’ve had to learn. I usually do a pretty good job with it, because I’ve learned ...
Views: 2869 - 9 Reasons To Have More Sex - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHere's a fun fact: Having sex 3 times a week cuts your chances of experiencing a heart attack in half. Yes, that's right - in half! Now that I've got your attention on the benefits of sex let's look at 9 reasons you need to get your partner into the sack more often: Instant Stress Relief: ...
Views: 1104 - Are you seeking for gratification or happiness? Understand between what is gratification and happiness - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mykim TranDo you think it is important for you to take action to improve your community or society? Have you ever stop yourself from taking action to try to improve your community or society because you believe that one person cannot make a difference? Do you feel like it would be a waste of your time to ...
Views: 746 - Creating Holiday Magic - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Tina TessinaRecently, as we were eating in an Italian restaurant, the music being played transported me back to holidays with my Italian/American family. Traditional, sentimental Italian songs were such a large part of our gatherings for the holidays. After a huge, slow, multi-course dinner, Uncle Tommy ...
Views: 1435 - Happiness is right where you are!!! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Larry CraneHave you ever experienced something beyond words? Perhaps a first kiss… An unbelievable sports victory… Wearing a new outfit by your favorite designer… Driving an expensive car… How about wedding day bliss? The birth of your children… Yes all of these occurrences are transformational! ...
Views: 2096(6 votes) - Respect Thy Self - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from KL AdamsWhat is respect really? It is the standing of ground in moments of tests. People have a funny way of challenging each other throughout our interactions. If met with respect, the challenge falls by the waste side to allow for open communication to occur. If met with competition, it creates ...
Views: 1798 - A Life Changing Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Joanne DufaultTwo years ago, my life changed dramatically. Although I was diagnosed with a life-long neurological disorder for which there is no cure and no hope for a cure during my lifetime, my life is better than it was before the diagnosis. Of course, you are wondering HOW my life could be ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Sanity before Success - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Avril AllenSanity before Success! One common cause that brings clients into coaching with me to stop anxiety spoiling their lives, is the ever-increasing cultural expectations to do more, be more, have more and faster! This is fuelled by the feeling that unless we earn a certain income, and possess ...
Views: 1572 - Make gratitude a family value this Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from wendy dolberThanksgiving is right around the corner now. Friends and families are planning and gathering for the day. Is it going to be turkey, or goose, or maybe we'll even try turducky! How many side dishes this year? Remember last year we forgot the broccoli! Do we really have to have candied yams and ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Don't be a Supposed To Child for the Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from wendy dolberRaise your hand if you think the holidays bring out the best and worst in us. It always seems that by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, the year seems to circle the drain at breakneck speed. So much to do — so little time. The lives of past holidays flash before our eyes as we try to focus on ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - THREE TIPS FOR CREATING HAPPIER HABITS - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Vivien McKnightOne of the main reasons why humans have so much trouble being happy is that, in the majority of cases, we don’t know what happiness is. The Dalai Lama said that the purpose of life is to be happy - but if we don’t know what happiness is, how do we search it out? There are two common ...
Views: 1213 - Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Marta HatterAs responsibilities mount and options narrow, we are inundated with news and evidence concerning changes. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension may induce a response in us of feeling stress. Stress is a term we use to describe both the physical and psychological state. Experiencing ...
Views: 1188 - Uncertainty And The Creative Space - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffIn an episode of the classic television series The Twilight Zone, a gangster dies and is greeted by a man in white who introduces him to life in the hereafter by giving the guy absolutely everything he wants. Beautiful women, fabulous food, money, whatever. He asks for crap games and he cannot ...
Views: 1178 - How to Know You're Good Looking - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Sarah LambertGrowing up I never doubted I was attractive. As a teenager I pretended to have issues with my appearance to fit in with my friends, but didn’t think any of us actually believed it. I thought it was a game, and complained about my looks for the entertainment value of talking about myself. It ...
Views: 1160 - Follow Your Heart...Dare to be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Eloryia RAThere are many different ways to follow your heart to your happiness and all the other wonderful things you intend to have in your life. The quickest way is being free to express the magnificent spirit of you without concern of the opinion or judgment of others. Do not allow your ego to ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - TO-DO LISTS - REMEMBER WHO'S IN CHARGE (Part2) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Alan KeyseIn the Part One of this blog I discussed the problems that can be posed by attitudes to ‘To Do lists’, especially in the workplace, when people find themselves labouring under the burden of excessive stress. We looked at the possible adverse reactions and counter productive effects that the ...
Views: 1070 - Welcome to Your Life – 33% Chances of Happiness Included - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Andrea BahamondesSeriously? 33%? You gotta be kidding me… Well, according to the Harris Poll® Happiness index, only 33% American are very happy. How does that number feel? A little low for my taste. Let’s look at other statistics… The American Psychological Association states that in western cultures ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Welcome to Your Life – 33% Chances of Happiness Included - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Andrea BahamondesSeriously? 33%? You gotta be kidding me… Well, according to the Harris Poll® Happiness index, only 33% American are very happy. How does that number feel? A little low for my taste. Let’s look at other statistics… The American Psychological Association states that in western cultures ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - TO-DO LISTS - REMEMBER WHO'S IN CHARGE (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Alan KeyseIn an intensely competitive and, occasionally, unforgiving business environment, it has never been more important to maximise our efficiency so ensuring we maintain pace with the demands the world appears to impose upon us. As a useful tool to aid our own time management and productivity many ...
Views: 1180 - Performance – Should You Grade Your People On Their Performance? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Tracey FieberGrading your teams’ performance is one of the most powerful ways to improve the strength of your company’s human capital, although it is often viewed negatively by both employees and managers alike. Many people have made arguments against grading on performance, but in most cases, their ...
Views: 1816 - The Good Idea/Bloom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - ***The One Step That Ensures Personal Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderI love interacting with positive people. The energy they emit is like fuel for the inspirational fire to those around them. Years ago, in an early post-college job, I overheard an older co-worker ask another much younger associate why he was always in a good mood. Even today, the answer still ...
Views: 3486(2 votes) - Life & Work Balance – Myth or Reality? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa Johnson“Is it even possible to achieve life & work balance?” bemoaned a client of mine a few months ago. She was running herself ragged trying to juggle about 15 plates at once. She’d hit a wall and wasn’t even sure where to go from here. She was exhausted, short-tempered with just about everyone ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - What Is Important in Life for You? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever asked yourself “What is important in life?” I’m not sure many people do. Let’s face it, life is busy. Life is chaotic. Life is exhausting. All of our “to do” lists are completely unrealistic and ridiculous. But that’s just life, right? Um….I’m going to be that little ...
Views: 1490 - My Thoughts and Experiences With "The Secret" and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat I understood from the film "The Secret" is that the law of attraction brings similar things together and the images that you hold in your mind and the thoughts that you think will create your reality. 'Fair enough' I thought, but it scared the crap out of me! All I thought about each day ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Leadership Must Balance Dynamic And Static Growth - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Rick CarterLeadership needs the balance between the static of what works vs. dynamic creative growth. This is not a division between conservative or low-risk-takers compared to risk-takers or recklessness. It is the decision between choosing what must be kept in place - the static - and what must be ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - How to heal from an abusive relationship. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Heather WattersHealing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn how you can start the healing process to become a better you! Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - How to start to heal from an abusive relationship. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Heather WattersHealing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn how you can start the healing process to become a better you! Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - The Value of the Gift of Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Eloryia RAWe simply never know when, where or how our soul will choose to leave the physical form that houses it. In any given moment you might just stop breathing. This is not to create fear in you; it is to awaken awareness in you. It is important to realize delaying dreams for one reason or another; ...
Views: 1603 - Collect All Your Worries in a Box - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Vinod AnandCollect All Your Worries in a Box (Vinod Anand) On a pleasant, cool night, everyone in the apartment block had gone to bed after a nice dinner, and there was absolute silence. Early in the morning, the police came with a search warrant for carrying out a search operation at Apartment ...
Views: 1660 - The Dangers of Tolerating or Accepting What You Cannot Change (and the Surprising Alternative) - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Janet PfeifferYears ago, there was a major campaign in schools teaching children to tolerate the difference of others. It was an attempt to create a more comfortable and conducive environment for children of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds to coexist peacefully. I suppose some good came of it but still ...
Views: 1726 - I’m Not Perfect – But I’m Getting Better - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonOk, I admit it! I’m not perfect! Whew – I feel better getting that off my chest! Sometimes I feel a lot of pressure to seem like I’ve got it all together. My kids are watching me. My clients are watching me. People in organizations where I hold leadership positions are watching. I know, I ...
Views: 1474 - Surgery Not the Best Option for Spinal Fractures, says New Study - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Igor StilerRecent studies have revealed that surgery may not be a better option to treat spinal fractures and so non-surgical methods are the best choice. A new study of Medicare patients conducted at the University of Washington in Seattle found that surgery may not be the best treatment for spine ...
Views: 1926 - Happiness and Journal Writing - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Mari L. McCarthyDo you want more happiness in your life? Do you want to find greater meaning and wholeness? Most people would say yes to these questions even if they are relatively content. Most of the time, we think of happiness as serendipitous. We have “good” days and “bad” ones. Our lucky days bring ...
Views: 1474 - Change your thoughts, let go of painful experiences to change your life - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Terai Koronui“THE HUNGER FOR LOVE IS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THATN THE HUNGER FOR BREAD’ - Mother Theresa. We all want to be loved and someone to love. We want to connect with people or groups that make us feel wanted, adding meaning to our existence helping us feel a sense of significance. ...
Views: 1436 - Because 10 Years is Enough - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThat is what he said to me when I asked him why he quit drinking. “Because 10 years is enough, don’t you think?” It has been a long time since someone’s words struck a chord in me but these particular words shook my core. It was as though my life flashed before my very eyes. Every area of ...
Views: 1105 - Green Coffee Bean Extract Is Safe And Features No Side Effects - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from sheree potterMany individuals nowadays are growing a bit leary of all the newest and hottest diet pills and diet fads. For many of us who have tried the latest diet pills to lose weight, they might have seen some success but then they always manage to gain the weight back, plus some. For that reason, a lot ...
Views: 1115 - Create a Miracle In Your Life – Be a Persistent Person - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusFor those not really sure what a miracle is here is the definition in Webster’s Dictionary “An extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.” There are story after story of people who have been successful in their lives and being persistent seems to be one of the key ...
Views: 1464 - A moments Breath - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from KL AdamsIn the midst of utter chaos, there is but the sensation of losing control. The world is spinning around wildly too fast to make out images. The breathing is so heavy you are only able to gasp at it. The atmosphere is shrinking into your already tiny existence, invaliding the area you know as ...
Views: 1736 - How Auricular Therapy Can Help with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Igor StilerMany people are finding that they can count on auricular therapy for weight loss. This unique treatment focuses on curbing addictive eating and strengthening will power. Obesity is a global health issue. According to the latest OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), ...
Views: 2133 - Looking at Life and Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Vinod AnandLooking at Life and Happiness (Vinod Anand) Each of us wants some peace and happiness in life. Still, happiness often evades us. “Is there a simple, straightforward roadmap to get happiness and peace in life,” I asked Swami Paramarthanandji in Chennai. He replied, ‘Reducing PORT is the ...
Views: 1494 - 3 Strategies to Avoid Vacation Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Joey Faucette“Dr. Joey,” she asked. “Why is it to be gone on vacation for one week, I have to do two extra weeks of work? One before I leave, and the other when I get back?” Have you ever wondered that? Sure seems that way, doesn’t it? Here are 3 Strategies to Avoid Vacation Anxiety: Describe ...
Views: 1355 - 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahHave you ever considered that your past, no matter how difficult, may actually be the platform to your exciting future? I thought I had a fairy tale life, and then suddenly, I didn’t. The loss of my child, and subsequently the loss of my marriage and my husband, changed every chapter of my ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - 9 Story Points for Writing Your Own "It's a Wonderful Life!" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahThe greatest truth about being happy is that happiness is a choice and a decision. It's just a thought away! Every day you wake up and get to make the decision about how you want to feel. Ask yourself, "Do I want to be happy today?" Isn't that the choice most of us would want? And yet, we ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - ***Holistic Addiction Treatment offers a healing pathway to sustainable recovery - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliExperiencing a traumatic life event can often leave us feeling both mentally and spiritually debilitated. We are often unable to clearly see the road to recovery. Instead, we may find ourselves looking inside the hole of a deep abyss of bottomless pain. Somewhere along the way, we chose to ...
Views: 6060(1 vote) - How do I get peace of mind in relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonAs women, we love relationships! But how often do you find yourself asking “How do I get peace of mind relationships?” I mean, they can cause our greatest joys and our greatest heartbreaks! It can be quite a roller coaster if we’re not careful. Today, I’d like to share a simple process for ...
Views: 1409 - If life is a decision, why not decide to be happy? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Larry CraneThe only reason we haven’t decided to be happy, is because most of us aren’t really sure what real happiness is. We mistakenly believe that other people, experiences, or things are what we need to make us happy. In truth, you are the only one capable of making yourself happy. Happiness is ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Finally Do That Thing You Have Not Done Yet - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesI do not believe in coincidences. I believe you are reading this because you are ready to see this message. I trust you to know what this moment is challenging you to do. Or should I say what you are finally ready to do. Yes, this is about that thing you have been putting off. You are doing ...
Views: 1688 - 5 Steps to Create Hope When Things Feel Hopeless - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYou did not except this. You are not happy about it. In fact, you are feeling pretty low about how things are happening. It may feel like you have no control. You may feel like you want to do something but you just don’t know what to do. The hopelessness can be overwhelming and make you feel ...
Views: 1967 - How to Deal with Your Anger in Constructive Ways - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWow, some people just know how to push your buttons, don’t they? Wait, I KNOW he did not just cut you off in rush hour traffic and you are already late as it is?! And why is she always so mean and nasty to you? This is her job. It’s what she gets paid to do. You would think Ms. Thing could ...
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