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- From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Don Neviaser,The human mind is a creative force of nature, and throughout history our propensity for imagining new perspectives and concepts allowed humankind to come a long way in a relatively short period of time. By being able to think outside of the box and devise better and more efficient ways of ...
Views: 1769 - Your Bestest Friend – You - by Submitted on May 04, 2014 from Tina TessinaI have a friend, Maggie, who has been my friend since 1968, and she calls me her “bestest” friend as a way of appreciating our connection. It always makes me smile, and I feel the same about her. Often, my clients have trouble learning to appreciate and trust themselves, and I think ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - Accountability - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Jean AdrienneYou are the creator of your reality. This is your birthright. You have always been able to manifest with your thoughts and your words. Now you have reached the place where you are able to do this consciously. Once you realize this beautiful gift you were born with and begin to use it to its ...
Views: 1768 - The Implicit and Unspoken Consequence of this type of thinking:weather anomalies, earthquacke,volcanoes... - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from VIE Loriot de Rouvray at Bio-Institute of Light and Sound Healing"Some intrinsic problems regardless of its origins—by its very nature—is self-limiting and essentially disempowering. And too much time spent delving into these numerous scenarios can lead one into a very negative state of mind indeed. The unspoken consequence of this type of thinking is that ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Those Are Fighting Words - Now What - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesIt's the end of another great day in the world of real estate. You held a contract together despite the home inspection results, while maintaining your commission. You listed two sellable properties. You enjoyed three hours of and managing those leads. You are standing in the kitchen whipping up ...
Views: 1766(3 votes) - 2008, My Watershed Year - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Barbara J. HenryMost of us have had at least one watershed experience in our lives,that event that resulted in a crucial turning point which continues to affect how we think and what we do. The watershed experience could have lasted only a moment or two, but in that short time,all things changed. Whatever it ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - How To Be Single AND Happy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Laura Ann AllahverdiTo be happy and be single, you must first be happy with yourself. You cannot rely on anyone else in life to make you happy, the happiness comes from within. To start you need to look for the good in all you have, not focus on what you don’t have, which would be a partner in this particular ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - Sex - Or Gender? Children of Same-sex Couples - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Sam Vaknin"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman." Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (1949) With same-sex marriage becoming a legal reality throughout the world, many more children are going to be raised by homosexual (gay and lesbian) parents, or even bytransgendered or transsexual ones. ...
Views: 1764 - A Friend in Need - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Rhonda RabowThere are many ways to help a loved one through illness Recently, I have had a few clients come to see me because they were worried about a friend or family member going through a critical illness. One woman said she wanted to be supportive, yet was concerning about being too pushy or ...
Views: 1762 - Learning how to Llisten - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Christine SherborneOne of the greatest skills that we can acquire is the ability to listen to others. Some of the most popular people have this ability. Everyone likes to feel that they are important enough to be listened to without interruptions. If you acquire the ability to listen well you will soon find ...
Views: 1762(6 votes) - Does it Feel a Little too Close to Home? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.I am recouping from my busy weekend with family. We had a wonderful time celebrating our parent’s 50th anniversary and everyone made it home. My mother enjoyed every picture taking minute of our time together. It is tough to get all 25+ of us together at one time, so she took as many as she ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - How the Angels Taught Me to be Positive - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lily GraceWhat you are about to read, is my translation of some conversations I’ve had with the Angels. For much of my life I encountered some very negative experiences and people. There are some people and situations you simply must deal with in life, some you cannot walk away from, for at least a ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Spain's Holiday culture and its Influences - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Porsche KlingerWhen you arrive on your HOLIDAY TO SPAIN you will be able to sample the true Spanish culture. This culture is known far and wide, as being one of the friendliest civilizations that welcome friends and visitors alike with open arms. This spirit of friendliness along with their generosity is what ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Use Your Journal To Record Your Experience. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniIt is important to incorporate journaling into your daily life. The purpose of a journal is to draw out what is within you. Journaling is a wonderful process because it combines both left brain and right brain activities and synthesizes both experiences. Writing tends to be logical and ...
Views: 1759 - 3 Hot Tips to Help You Add More Adventure into Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Michaela SibandaMake life an adventure, not a cocoon. Death will give you peace and safety soon enough.-Tom Rusk and Randy Read We are designed for adventure. Take a minute and think about what you have done today. Did you do anything that made your heart skip a beat or cause a little anxiousness? If you ...
Views: 1758 - In My Seat - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You could be in my seat. You’re walking around aimlessly, not sure which way to go. You could be in my seat. You can review all of the court case files, yes; you could be in my seat. You can watch people come and go, deciding their fate; you could be in my seat. Sitting there, arms in ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Go For It - The Power of Boldness - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Mike RobbinsDo you consider yourself bold or someone who goes for it with passion in life? Some of us do, but most people I know and work with, myself included, admit that they don't often think of themselves as a bold person. Or, if we've done or said bold things in our lives, they seem to be few and far ...
Views: 1756(2 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: 1756(2 votes) - I Feel Like I'm Lying When I Say I Love You - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Sheryl PaulThese are statements I hear quite often in my practice: I feel like I’m lying when I say I love you to my partner. I feel like a fake, an imposter, like I’m leading him/her on. If I don’t feel love, how can I say it? And I’m not always feeling it. In fact, it seems like more often than not I’m ...
Views: 1756 - Goals - Think Small - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Carl Bruggemeier1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. 2. the terminal point in a race. The Goal - the desired result - the finish line; if we have not established these yardsticks for all that we do, how do we know where to begin or measure the success of our efforts? Having a ...
Views: 1754 - Practicing Self-Care: Women are We Killing Ourselves in the Name of Love? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Lynda KlauDr. Lynda Klau A Call to All Women: more than ever, we need to choose Self-Care as our first priority in order to fulfill our potential. Dear Woman, -Are you more “burned out” than you realize, running on empty most of the time? -Are you too drained to be truly present with the closest ...
Views: 1754 - RESPONDING TO A CALL TO ACTION - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from al betz9-year-old Christina Taylor Green had lofty dreams. She wanted to help other people. She traveled with her neighbor in Tucson, Arizona to see her Congressperson, a woman, a role model, someone from whom she could learn about public service. You know what happened. President Obama spoke ...
Views: 1754 - How to be Wealthy - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Willie HortonNormal people are obsessed with money and ways and means of getting their greedy little hands on it. The vast majority of self-help websites focus on making money, trebling your income, achieving financial freedom, becoming “wildly wealthy – fast”. They simply feed the normal frenzy for more ...
Views: 1753(4 votes) - Lessons from the Wise Dog (aka Lulu) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Sandra DawesI’ve had my dog Lulu in my life for 6 years and she has taught me quite a bit about myself and life in general. Before adopting Lulu, I had fish and rabbits as pets. I had never imagined the joy of having a dog! Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been all kisses and tummy rubs, but even in her ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Uncomfortable Zone - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinIn case you don’t already know, a comfort zone is the boundaries within which you feel comfortable. This can mean mental, physical or habitual or all three. The reason a comfort zone is called a comfort zone, is that when you step beyond the boundaries, you start to feel a bit uncomfortable… ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Diversity Leads to Apathy - So Now What? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Carla Goddard"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color." - Maya Angelou Nearly every conversation in the past two weeks a single word comes up. I find that when something is ...
Views: 1752 - Thoughts, Food, Wine and Bubble Wrap - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Veronica DrakeOh No, not another self help ANALytical article – nah, I will never be that kind of writer. This piece of work is my platform to exercise my freedom of speech and if it touches someone in a profound way that is the proverbial icing on the cake! I am going to tell you straight up that I am ...
Views: 1752(4 votes) - How to Make Positive Changes in Your Life - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Cynthia LindnerWhy do people seek out a Professional Counselor or Hypnotherapist for help? There are many reasons a person may seek help. Some people would like to understand themselves better, while other may have a particular issue or self-defeating behaviors they want to address. Perhaps change is needed ...
Views: 1751 - You Got a Problem? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANThe upbeat messages bombard us all the time: “Just think positive,” we’re urged. Or: “You should view the glass as half-full, not half-empty.” If we seem beset with self-doubt, we’re reminded to “just believe in yourself.” I’ve been part of this chorus of cheerfulness; you’ve heard me extol the ...
Views: 1751(6 votes) - The Three Most Important Words in Any Language - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Jim Fargiano"I love you." Those are three of the most meaningful words to say and to hear. With them; you are creating an opportunity for personal and global unification. Happiness and a level of emotions that exceed anything and everything will be intensified. Your life is given a lift when you have ...
Views: 1750 - A Tale of Attempted Abduction - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonThis event is the second of two of the most terrifying in my life. Like one of the other attempts on my life i've spoke here about, i've never spoke in 'public' about this before either. Without a doubt i'm emotionally damged by this still. In a strange way, maybe more than when that four man ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Making peace with not having children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Hope TackaberryI have always longed to get married and have a family and I have always believed I would. It never occurred to me that it wouldn’t happen, not until recently. At 38, I thought: there’s still time. At 39, I thought; there’s still a little time. And at 40, I am finally facing the reality of the ...
Views: 1749 - What is Your Vision in Life – Important Facts to Know - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhat is your vision in life and why is it important facts to know? Here is why, because success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, ...
Views: 1749 - 5 Tricks to Conquering Fear, Why You Don´t Have to Live in a Bus by the River - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Drifa Ulfarsdottir“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” Mahatma Gandhi There are basically two major motivators in our lives, fear and love. The problem is that fear is the one that we predominantly use to dictate what decisions and what direction we are going to take in our lives. When ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - Earning the Respect of Others - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceIt is essential for a leader to have the respect of his or her followers. Respect is the key ingredient in the effectiveness of a leader. The leader whose followers respect him will go beyond the call to accomplish whatever they need to accomplish to get the job done. Most people equate being ...
Views: 1748 - How to Feel Better Now & A Life Review Excercise - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneI saw a technique on UK TV recently that I thought would be worth passing on to you. It is a technique for feeling better about yourself, your self esteem and your success. Whatever area of your life that you would like to bring up to a better emotional state can be done successfully by using ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - How To Spot Entrepreneurs In Your Lead Generation Campaign - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Belinda SummersIf there is one quality that you will need to ensure that your lead generation and appointment setting campaign is to succeed, it is by having people that have an entrepreneurial spirit. Yes, you will need people who have this quality, and they do not have to be the owners or the leaders of your ...
Views: 1747 - A New Lifestyle Plan For The Months Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Karen KennabyAre you “wired and tired”? ready to snap at any time? Exhausted? Pushing yourself through the day? Not really enjoying life? Gaining weight uncharacteristically? Not seeing the beauty in everyday things? If so, you’ll be very pleased to know that you can often easily and pretty quickly make ...
Views: 1746 - What Can a Car Wash Teach you About Life? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Rena ReeseIf you are like most people you get in your car, start it and either adjust it from the "park" position and put it in "reverse" or "drive", right? You are either moving forward or in reverse. In much the same way in life, we are either moving forward, towards our goals, or being distracted by ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - 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 - Maria Shriver/Arnold Schwarzenegger Divorce of Concern for their Teens - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaImagine going through your divorce with billions of people around the world following your every move. That’s the reality Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger are facing as they explore the options that lie ahead for their family. For the Child-Centered Divorce community, this very public ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - Strategi IDN Poker Online - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Rahul RahejaDunia poker online tidak akan begitu semarak dan menarik jika tidak dengan penggunaan strategi poker online yang telah diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi. Orang-orang menggunakan strategi poker online untuk dapat memperoleh pengaruh dan keuntungan atas lawan mereka. Disebutkan di bawah ini ...
Views: 1745 - Life Coaching + Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Lori Lynn SmithDo you think happiness is a state that only a few can achieve? Does Happiness feel like an unending quest that you find yourself on? I believe that a person has never reached true success if he has never felt real happiness. So many people think that happiness only comes after the ...
Views: 1744(3 votes) - Natural Brain Entrainment vs. Artificial Brainwave Induction - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Shannon PanzoAdded Monologue: When I first posted this article, my intent was to be clear and only speak of one specific circumstance where the system that someone was using didn’t provide what his goal was. I wanted to keep it brief - maybe too brief. (I apologize to my readers that I was not more ...
Views: 1744 - Please Notice Me - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANWatching the Olympics, I found myself wondering whether the competitors would work so hard, becoming expert at what they do, if there were no one around to acknowledge their achievement. (Many no doubt would.) And what about me—would I have spent time and effort writing a book and these weekly ...
Views: 1744(5 votes) - Summer House Clearing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Jakob BarryWhereas winter seems like one of those times of the year to stockpile groceries, clothing and other items summer is the perfect season to clear house. That’s when windows and doors are open wide and fresh air is supposed to be flowing through but often gets caught in unnecessary ...
Views: 1744 - Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1743(5 votes) - Don't Be Rude - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Susan VernicekDon’t be rude, especially during the holiday season. Think back to a time when you encountered an unpleasant experience while checking out of a grocery store, the mall, bank, while driving, etc. Now think (hopefully hard) if there was a time when you gave somebody an unpleasant experience. ...
Views: 1742 - Microwave Dangers and Cell Phone Health Risks - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Sonny JuliusTwo of the most common products that many Americans use today should trigger medical concerns about them because they are both considered hazardous to your health. They are the microwave oven and the cell phone. Dr. Percy Spencer, a self- taught engineer with the Raytheon Corporation ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - Can You Survive Retirement? - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Brad NearWorkers and employers in the U.S. are bracing for a retirement crisis, even as the stock market sits near highs and the economy shows signs of improvement. It is time to ask you some serious questions: Are you set up where you can maintain your personal lifestyle with your known retirement ...
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