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- Weight Loss Journeys - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Elicia FaulApril 3rd Today is a good day. I didn't run this morning or even jog. I'm still in my jammas more or less and I wont tell you what time it is. I've been an emotional wreck more times than I can count on one hand. And I've had blackberry pie for two meals with whip cream (a person needs their ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - Political correctness or a culture of fear? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Maria KuroshchepovaA close friend was recently fired from her job at a major corporation. Someone working under her had reported her to higher management for racially inappropriate remarks, after my friend casually mentioned that she was a second white person to move into her neighborhood. That last fact is a ...
Views: 1181 - Avoiding the "Maybe Someday" Clutter Trap - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerIf any of the following sounds familiar, the odds are that you're a victim of the "maybe someday" clutter trap: * Do you have clothes in your closet you haven't worn in five years because they no longer fit? Instead of giving them away do you tell yourself that "maybe someday" you'll get ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Why Do We Suffer? Are You Suffering? Then You May Need to Rejoice! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhy do people have to suffer? Do some people simply have bad luck or is there a good reason why we suffer? Why do we all get sick, grow old, and die? And is all suffering really bad, or is it actually a blessing in disguise, somehow? Here, I will outline some of the reasons why we ...
Views: 9204(8 votes) - Dealing with Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Stanley HibbsNo one likes to be criticized. I wish I could avoid it completely, but that’s not the way life works. I have spent many an hour listening to clients complain about the criticism they receive from parents, spouses, and bosses. They clearly need my empathy and understanding and perhaps ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Odor Control Products for Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Eric KampelOdor control products for your home help reduce all unpleasant smell and bring a fresh, tantalizing fragrance to your home interiors. They are the best means to avoid various household odors such as pet odor, carpet odor, toilet odor and more. Make Your Home More Welcoming with Suitable Odor ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Don't Eat Crap and Die (The Sobering Facts about Street Drugs) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersIf you looked at a product label and it included ingredients like feces, or poison would you readily ingest it? Well, if you decide to use illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine or even marijuana some nasty and toxic stuff can get into your body. Unlike the FDA approved products ...
Views: 3573 - The Coaches on the Edge Demand a Day Off. Thank You Very Much. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy & Laurie Lawson Coaches on the Edgeelizabeth: I want a day off. I am sitting here typing these words but inside my little head I am complaining in a rather whiny, pissed off, juvenile voice that I want the day off. I want to be given the day off without guilt. For the last 2 years, I have been telling myself that if I take a day ...
Views: 1480 - Ten tips from Coaches on the Edge to Save your Sanity while Working at Home - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy & Laurie Lawson Coaches on the Edgeelizabeth: Number One with a bullet: For the love of God and everything we hold dear in this world, do not, I repeat, do not buy sweat pants for comfort while working. You can be just as brilliant in your own damn trousers! I fell under the spell of “well, they are kind of cool black sweats and ...
Views: 1587 - Scaredy Cat! Scaredy Cat! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanScaredy cat, scaredy cat! Jeez phobias are great craic aren’t they? There’s yer man, could fight the whole pub but scared of spiders. And yer wan runs out of the house at the sight of a wasp. That boy there can’t go to visit his own grandchildren cos he’s scared to fly. Birds, dogs, spiders, ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - An Ordinary Day - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Fireflies TeamNothing seemed out of the ordinary on that warm day. Glynn Birch and his family loved to entertain, and his yard was full that day. Cousins abounded and little Courtney Birch triumphed in keeping up with the "big kids." He was not quite 2 years old but he didn't want to miss out on any ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - 8 Tips For Coping With Teens - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Margo BastosAs they say... Been there, Done that! I have two wonderful adult kids (in their '20's), and enjoy them immensely. But it wasn't always a smooth road to get through the teen years - we all had our bumpy moments... Here are some things that helped me: Always remember that adolescent ...
Views: 6045(2 votes) - Staying Positive - Useful Advice on Staying Positive Around Negative People - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsOne of the most challenging things we can face sometimes, is staying positive when people around us are very negative. We all know that this is not easy to do...so here are 3 powerful ways for you to consider. Firstly, when it comes to other people, there are a couple of key things to keep in ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - How a Unique Way of Looking at Your Personal Relationships can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsWe so often go through life without recognising the significance of the personal relationships in our lives. Very often it is only with hindsight that we are able to see what they really meant to us. More surprisingly is the concept that some of the perceived negative things people do or say ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Contraction Won't Quench Your Thirst - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Tambra HarckCan you feel it? There are so many people contracting out of fear and worry. Tightening their wallets, and their muscles. Closing their minds so that only what's already in there can inform. As if we've taken one massive, collective inhale. Then stopped right there in the middle of ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - 5 Lessons We Can Learn from Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYesterday was a day I will probably remember for the rest of my life. I had the very special privilege of attending the beloved King of Pop, Michael Jackson's memorial service. Approximately 1 billion people all over the world watched as we bid farewell to the greatest entertainer the world has ...
Views: 6007(1 vote) - Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of finding enjoyment in the present, feeling fine and having that special kind of glow that comes along with smiling eyes, a happy heart and true love and passion for the moment. Does it come automatically? Absolutely not. Can it increase your daily awareness and reap more positive ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Exposing Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Lisa BoussonWhen we’re in our teens, and then throughout our lives, we often attempt to portrait ourselves as someone we are not. Of course, we act in a manner in which we believe others will find appealing. Whether we dress our best to appear more financially abundant than we actually are, or maybe we ...
Views: 2739(2 votes) - How To Break Your Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Jean-Paul CortesImagine that you believe that you won't be successful because you weren't fortunate enough to get into the school of your dreams. Without a doubt this thought, if left unchecked, will end up ruling your mind, your decisions, goals, aspirations and behavior. False beliefs without a doubt, ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Real Life Questions - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Seun KilankoThis post will be trashing out issues on how you and I have been living our lives, how we are living our lives and how we should continue to live our lives. Life is good for those who know the pathway. I must note here, however, that a good or successful life is not based on the amount of riches ...
Views: 827(2 votes) - Who Runs YOUR Life, Your Ego or Your Soul? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Carolyn Shannon"When God takes something from your grasp, It is not to punish you, it is merely opening your hands to receive something better." 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.' Have you ever noticed that our Ego often chooses to perceive this ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Relapse - It Happens (But it Doesn't Have to Be the End of the Road) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWhat do you do if your loved one relapses? "It's the same old story, the same old song and dance." -Steven Tyler/Aerosmith The above bit of lyrics, from a song by Aerosmith is a good analogy for an addict that chooses to try some more "controlled using" (better known as ...
Views: 4478(4 votes) - The "Rock Bottom" Myth - Learn How to Raise the Bottom - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekYeah, when he hits bottom he'll be ready. A user has to hit bottom before he will change. Sooner or later she will hit bottom. Then she'll be ready to get some help. Raise the Bottom. This whole idea of "hitting bottom" is out of date. Some people will wait years-even decades-for their ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Take Back Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Kirsten MahoneyToo many of us live such busy and stressful lives nowadays. So much so that stress continues to climb as one of the primary causes of many of our most serious health concerns. Our lives quite literally resemble a Three Ring Circus, complete with Get the Kids to School and Yourself to Work on ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - "Miracle" Plane Crash Survivor: Six Questions and Answers About Your Next Flight - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe sole survivor of Yemenia Flight 626 could barely swim and didn't have a life jacket. When Bahia Bakari's airplane crashed into the stormy Indian Ocean this week, killing 152 other passengers and crew, the 12-year-old girl suddenly found herself in the watery darkness. She could hear the ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - What Makes a Well-Lived Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczFor you - personally - what would you consider a well-lived, full life? Do you know? Or, do you avoid the question altogether and just shuffle through the day to day? This week as I attended my grandmother’s funeral I was reminded once again of how quickly even 89 years can go by. And of ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Empty Your Mind to Become a Creative Thinker - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jason CooperSince starting my blog, I have found it rather difficult to read (oddly enough, something that I usually love to do) a good book for any particular length of time. My observations are, that the less I read the more creative in my writing I become. It is also no accident to discover that ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Fear of Reoccurrence - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's been quite awhile since I wrote a blog post on this site. I've been busy with my life and running Pink-Link. My two kids are pretty much grown (19 and 16) and I'm starting to feel the "empty nesting" stage creeping up slowly. I'm looking forward to that stage in my life, 3 years from now, ...
Views: 813(2 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can we deal effectively with change? The Challenge Change is all around us, it’s unavoidable, in fact, change is part of the process of life. So … why do we chronically fear change and react with anxiety through this natural process. We should be used to change by now … it’s been ...
Views: 3333(7 votes) - Are You too Nice? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Ann Marie O'DellAre you too nice? Even Jesus took a "bitch pill." What does that mean? It means with out boundaries you attract abusive, using friends and lovers. Sadly it creeps on you so subtly you never saw it enter the door. You have unintentionally trained yet ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - "It's not about what's on the other side, it's about the climb" - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from SCOTT LIFER“It’s not about what’s on the other side, it’s about the climb” There are movies in history that touch the lives of many but it’s usually due to the violence, action, key word phrases or some other stimuli other than our sense of well being and self awareness that embeds them in our ...
Views: 1494 - The Insidious Cancer of Envy - and How to Get Past It - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust the other day I noticed, yet again, that people have a way of being resentful when others have some sort of mild success. I posted this comment on facebook and was interested to note that many people felt the same way. In fact a LOT of people felt the same way. So why is it that instead ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Tips to Make Organizing a Family Affair - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerIf your family doesn't share your enthusiasm for maintaining organization at home, here are some tips to help you deal with the situation. TIP #1 - EXPLAIN WHAT'S IN IT FOR THEM: Let them know that you'll be more pleasant to be around if they pitch in and help and you don't feel you have to ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Organizing Tips To Help You Reduce Stress and Save Time and Money - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - THE ORGANIZING PROCESS: You won't be able to get every area of your life organized in one day so don't frustrate yourself by trying! Work at a pace that is comfortable for you and remember that being organized is a life long, on-going process, not a permanently achieved state. You'll ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Small steps add up to big changes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerFor some people, achieving organization seems like an impossible task. If you think it would be easier to win a gold medal at the Olympics than to get organized, let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth. Although some people just seem to be naturally organized, being organized ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Get organized and protect yourself from identity theft - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerThe Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year, making identity theft one of the fasting growing crimes in this country. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - What Black Men And Peacocks Have In CommonSubmitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Gian Fiero |The interesting thing about being the only black man, and black person, in an office is that I have this unique opportunity to educate white people about black culture. For me, and many black men in my position, we find that once the initial barrier of resistance is overcome and a right of ...
Views: 2559(5 votes) - Guilty as Charged - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Holly AmarandeiI am very familiar with the feeling of guilt. No, I don’t have a terrible secret. Many women experience this feeling as they continue on their journey to better health. They describe themselves as being “good” or “bad”, depending on whether or not they have followed their eating plan for the ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - Isn't it about time education had a makeover? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Jon MumfordDo you recall sitting at your school desk that had been used by countless kids before you? You can see names scratched on the surface going back 50 years or so, heart shaped ink blots, dribble stains of yesteryear. Then you feel the pain of trying to absorb the meaningless data, the blackboard ...
Views: 532 - How to Shock your Internet Date into Being Safer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersGood looks, charm and a promising career. His online rap has you convinced he’s the complete package and just perfect for you. Mind made up, you’re going to get away with this super fine guy who seems to be the real deal. Of course you cannot let a little thing like the fact that you really ...
Views: 1910(3 votes) - Who are your principle advisors? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Carl MassyNow let me just say up front that I am bound to annoy your friends, parents, brothers, sisters, aunties and uncles with this short article; but what the heck. I have been bugging my own friends, parents, brother, sister, aunties and uncles for about 40 years now; so at least you could never say ...
Views: 1094 - The Power of Love - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel Clark“We have learned to fly in the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not mastered the simple art of living together as brothers.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Modern technology is supposed to simply our lives. Automobiles, cellular telephones, computers and so many more ...
Views: 1657 - Being a Peacemaker - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel Clark“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -- Marcel Proust Are there people you’ve known who have made a great impact on your life? A teacher who inspired you, a coach who encouraged you, a friend who was always there when ...
Views: 3133(2 votes) - Rampant Rudeness: What's the Real Cause? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from lisa mcleodOutbursts in Congress, cursing on the tennis courts, and grabbing the mic from a young award winner; everyone is lamenting our loss of civility as more and more public figures continue to behave badly. To quote my grandmother, "I think someone has forgotten their manners." It would be ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - 3 Key Mental Strength Questions to Stay Focused in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonThe economy, global warming, corporate downsizing, obesity, etc…WOW! With all this all this perceived horrible situations it’s not wonder that our society is paralyzed with fear. After all, if you listen to the news it sounds like we’re in the worst situation every, right? Wrong! ...
Views: 1657 - The Racket - Internal Dialogue - Mind Chatter - Monkey Voices - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! There’s chatter in our minds. There are things we say to ourselves without realizing it. This is our internal communication. Think about it. Are you saying things to yourself right now as you read this? Are you asking yourself questions? Are you pausing and ...
Views: 5265(5 votes) - The Hidden Costs of Owning Too Much "Stuff" - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerEvery day we're relentlessly bombarded by advertising that tells us to buy this, that or the other thing. It's all too easy to succumb to the temptations and no surprise that many of us end up owning as much "stuff" as we do. Sometimes though, our "stuff" seems to end up owning us instead of the ...
Views: 3528(3 votes) - Are you Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellI didn’t realize it at first, but they happened on the same day. On Saturday morning I am taking a walk with a friend. We cover our familiar route, knowing the circuit automatically in our steps. We are on the home stretch of the walk, moving down a country lane, all green and leafy. Out of ...
Views: 4046(1 vote) - Coaches on the Edge ask: It’s 10 PM. Do you know where your funny bone is? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy & Laurie Lawson Coaches on the Edgeelizabeth: As a life coach, I do ask my clients if they are open minded enough to ask the universe questions before they go to sleep at night. I tell them at night their brains are quieter and the grey matter can regroup and consider their requests. Throw in a little intuitive dance and with ...
Views: 1434(4 votes) - The Human Lessons of Iran - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPlenty has been said about Iran, and I can only say that there are many angry blogs offering solutions, and making demands, and calling names. I won’t be doing that. I’ll observe, though, that the US is now in a strange place. We, in the US, backed Saddam Hussein all those years before we ...
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