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- Friendships click of fingers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminFriendships click of fingers”. “Will I ever be invited to be your friends by any means? To know each other by click of a finger other side of the Worlds? It's easy to click in computers or laptop but difficult to believe in a 'Click of a finger Friendships?' I don't know the reasons myself ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Failing Forward: Looking at the Bright Side to Getting Fired - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Liz Wright"With every adversity comes with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." Nobody likes getting fired. It always seems better to leave a situation with the upper hand, knowing that your services were appreciated and valued and that you left a positive impression. Never mind the fact that ...
Views: 1693 - Saying Goodbye - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerThey say its takes a moment to say hello and a lifetime to say goodbye. Tonight I sat in my son's room and rocked him to sleep for the last time in the only house he has ever known. The house that I brought him home on that terrifying, joyous Saturday afternoon when he weighed nine pounds. ...
Views: 1693(2 votes) - Secrets Of The Best Appointment Setting Team - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Belinda SummersEver wanted to get more B2B leads? That sounds like a very daunting task to those who are not ready for it. But none of us are really ready for it, right? That is why we need to hire someone else to properly do the job. This is where a competent telemarketing team becomes even more important. ...
Views: 1693 - Staying Afloat on the Ebb and Flow - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANWhat got me started writing these weekly messages was a need expressed by one of my patients. He always felt particularly motivated after meeting with me, but was frustrated that the motivation quickly faded once he was back among the pressures of his life. We came up with the idea of a weekly ...
Views: 1693(2 votes) - 5 Things Resilient Women Do - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisI invite you to take a moment and think about the women you know or admire. Perhaps it’s your mother or favorite teacher or even Miss Oprah Winfrey herself - what is it about these women that garners your affection and admiration? While they might possess many endearing qualities such as ...
Views: 1692 - Convert Mistakes into Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Vinod AnandConvert Mistakes into Blessings (Vinod Anand) Every single mistake is a blessing in disguise...there are actually untold blessings hidden within every mistake. Children make many mistakes while learning how to ride a bike or write, and we don’t give it a second thought because we know that ...
Views: 1692 - The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your College Roommate - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Catherine PalmerThere are so many things to think about when it comes to colleges. Starting from an application, then waiting for a response and getting anxiety attacks whether to open the envelope or not when it finally arrives. Moreover, that is not the end of it. In life, you will confront tough ...
Views: 1692 - Why Can’t We All Just Get Along - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Frances LucasWe may believe we are good people and we tend to get along with everyone; however, we need to examine our thoughts and judgments we have about others more closely. We need to recognize that our first impression of someone may be based on something we heard they did or something they said we ...
Views: 1692 - A Four-Letter Word - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Haim FactorA few years ago, after I met one of those helpful highway patrolmen on the road one too many times, I received an invitation in the mail to take a refresher, compulsory, driver's improvement course. Full of disdain, I indicated the date in my day timer (this was before the days of the PDA). I ...
Views: 1690 - Building a Skincare Routine: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Catherine PalmerOur skin is our bodies largest organ. Taking care of your skin requires the knowledge of your skin type and the products you need to maintain a healthy, glowing epidermis. Building a daily skincare routine that nourishes and revitalizes your body will ensure that you fight off the signs of aging ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Power Through Weakness - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all have, at one time or another, been so tired we felt like we just couldn’t go on. We have had days where we knew we would fall right asleep once our head hit the pillow. We have worked on some things so hard that we were so tired we couldn’t think straight until we found some time to rest. ...
Views: 1690 - Creating your legacy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Sandra DawesI was doing a workshop at a youth shelter I volunteer at and the topic for the day was Values. One of the exercises was borrowed from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: write your obituary. The purpose of this exercise is to give you an opportunity to think about how you want to be ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - How to Survive the Emotional Baggage of the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Jessica SabatiniThe holidays can be the most stressful time of year. There is travel, family, friends, presents, decorations, work deadlines, too much food, and not enough time! This year we have the added pressure of an economic crisis. All the while, TV keeps telling us that this is “the most wonderful ...
Views: 1689 - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step One. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy2009 might have become the year that people built fall out shelters out of refrigerator boxes because the news kept getting more and more dismal. I know my 401K is worth about 38 cents as of today, but I wouldn’t be doing my job if I couldn’t peel away some of the gloom to reveal that today is a ...
Views: 1689 - Are You Orbitting a Human Black Hole? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Eric SolomonA Black Hole is a region in Deep Space created when a Sun dies. Nothing can escape a Black Hole’s gravity – not even light! It is the ultimate negativity in the physical universe. Any sun is essentially a gargantuan nuclear power plant, fueled by its own atomic matter, in a never-ending ...
Views: 1688 - My Biggest Mistake I Made in Loving Myself - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHThe Biggest Mistake I Made in Loving Myself My conscious journey of Self-Love began when I divorced my fourth husband almost 6 years ago. The demise of that marriage began my journey of self-reflection and emotional excavation. I realized that the only common denominator in all of my ...
Views: 1688 - Step Out of Your Box - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Mike RobbinsOne of our greatest sources of authentic power in life comes from our willingness and ability to act - especially in the face of obstacles and fear. To be truly successful and fulfilled, we must challenge ourselves to take bold and courageous actions and to go for what we want. Legendary ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - The Pain in Spain Falls Mainly in the Computer - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Sally MarksI had to follow my own advice the other day. A hacker figured out my password and sent emails to dozens of my contacts asking for money. Apparently the email described that I was off in Spain, lost my wallet and needed $3,000. I contacted yahoo, changed my password and have been responding to ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - This is Unbelievable! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Maggie SliderOver the summer, my daughter turned 16, legal age to get her G1 and start learning to drive. Not something I have been looking forward to as I literally just finished cleaning being a driving instructor to my son in July when he passed his driving test. My daughter asked if she could write the ...
Views: 1687 - Vitamin C – Sunshine in a Bottle - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIf you live in a state where sunshine does not shine too frequently and you can’t go to Florida or Arizona to get more of it, you can find it in a bottle. Vitamin C in a bottle can replace the lack of sunshine you can’t get naturally. Now lying in the sun has been getting more approval then ...
Views: 1687 - Let Go of Negative Comparison - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Mike RobbinsI'm heading to my 15-year class reunion at Stanford this weekend. I'm excited to see some old friends, spend time on campus, and attend the various parties, sporting events, and fun stuff planned for the weekend. At the same time, I'm feeling quite anxious about the whole experience - knowing ...
Views: 1686 - Life Lessons: Recognition - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Willie HortonWe all have the ability to recognize – someone we already know, a difficult situation when we see one, an opportunity that’s staring us in the face or a problem that needs our attention. However, our psychological ability to recognise is just as much a curse as it is a blessing. We take in raw ...
Views: 1686(21 votes) - Setting yourself free from the enemy of progress: Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tele OpakunleProcrastination is hiding in the shadow of the future when you should deal with “now”. It is all about delay tactics, which turn seven days journey into seven years. Procrastination thwarts growth and hinders progress. It is a canker worm that thrives on excuses at all times and in every ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - What Our Athletes Can Teach Us About Recovery! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis summer in particular, we had some pretty spectacular athletic competitions in England, France, and more recently, Rio. Whether you follow cycling, tennis or any of the competitions that took place in Rio, it is hard not to be inspired and learn from some of the stories. Stories and ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Take Control of Your Breathing and Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Jennifer DavidWhen you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world, dormant forces, faculties, and talents become ...
Views: 1684 - ***Food Ethics: Eating without working for it is stealing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongThe thought of a creature, any creature, dying in order for people to eat is very unsettling for many. It is also puzzling that humans seem to be the only ones who make a fuss about it. Other creatures just eat what they are designed to eat and apparently never give it a second ...
Views: 1683 - A true, inspirational story about little angels - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Lais StephanI’m reading “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer when I came across this true and absolutely inspirational story. As usual, when I feel so inspired I will shed some tears and will share these stories in my blog. Hope this story moves you as deeply as it moved me. At a fund-raising ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - Are you really who you say you are? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1683 - Forgiveness: The One Exercise that Can Change Everything in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Holding onto resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" Famous quote Let's face it - many of us have issues from our past that hold us back and cloud the enjoyment of our present. Whether it's your "crappy childhood", a terrible past relationship, a psycho ex ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Denise FranklinWe all are familiar with the famous saying: “The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall”. And we all at some point assumed this quote referred to individuals in one way or another. But as a dreamer myself, struggling to achieve my goals, I have broadened my view of this quote and began to view ...
Views: 1683 - A Lesson in Letting Go and Letting God - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jo LeonardAt the beginning of my kindergarten school year, the teacher handed out boxes of crayons. Old boxes were issued to my morning class while new boxes were given to the afternoon class. Because the supply of old boxes was about five students short, a handful of morning students was given new ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - LIFE IS ALL ABOUT MANAGING PARADOXES - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Dr. Madan TripathyLife is all about managing paradoxes Dr. Madan Tripathy Life is full of paradoxes…… I am already seeing some frowned faces and raised eye-brows, even before completing my sentence. Before you start concurring or differing with my views, let us quickly see what exactly is meant by paradox. ...
Views: 1682 - The Tragic Events in Norway - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Vincent TreacyLike many people I was watching the television in disbelief last night and this morning as the full horror of the outrages in Norway have unfolded. Is it my imagination or do these events seem to be happening more regularly around the globe? Evil is evil wherever it manifests itself and this ...
Views: 1682 - 6 Resounding Lessons You Can Only Learn From Studying Abroad - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Anna RodriguezLeaving the comforts of your home to live alone in a faraway land, struggle with a foreign language, and deal with complete strangers can be daunting. This is magnified even more when you are still a young student who has yet to figure things out. However, the benefits of studying abroad far ...
Views: 1681 - The Impact Of Product Knowledge On Your Telemarketing Campaign - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Belinda SummersIn organizing and conducting a lead generation and appointment setting it is important that you know very well what your product or service can do. But knowing the capabilities of the products or services you are offering is never enough. You need to have a deeper understanding of what you ...
Views: 1681 - A Manual for Love - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Sheryl PaulI wish I had been given one. I wish we all had been handed a Love Manual in a class in high school, and taken levels two and three in college. For there are basic laws and practices we could have learned that would have made the path of intimate relationship so much easier had we only been given ...
Views: 1680 - Life Lessons - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn this month of giving thanks, I am grateful for the lessons of my life. Perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learned is that a meaningful life is about growing your soul, and it happens slowly, in the process of engaging life. My own soul was battered early, when all the closest people ...
Views: 1680(3 votes) - ‘Tis the Season to Step In It - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michelle RandallEvery year we head into the holidays with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Who can forget Bridget Jones’ holiday party singing that was tone deaf in oh-so-many ways. Here are a few ways to play it safe without neutering the holidays and boring yourself and others to tears: - send ...
Views: 1680 - Buy from Online Fashion Shopping Store - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Zanita JoToday, you don’t need to step out for the shopping of every kind especially for clothing. You can buy branded clothes online from Clothes Shopping Sites. It is really very easy to buy banded clothes from Online Shopping Store. The various available online shopping platforms especially for ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - The Number Three—How to Tell When Relationship is Over—Determining When to Leave - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAll of us want love. We will do just about anything to obtain it. Many of you are in dead-end relationships, but remain in those situations despite the fact that there is abundant evidence that the relationship is doomed. Why do you stay, despite opposing data? Furthermore, how can you ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - Letting Go of the Dream - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes we want something so badly, and we work so hard to get it. We struggle and sweat and pour our entire beings into it until it happens, it's reality, and it's part of our world. And sometimes it's completely worth it, and it's exactly what we hoped it would be. If it's a job we fought ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - My Life In The Military - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James McKenzieLessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - You - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You are strong and rise above things that you know would sink others. Your determination is a hunger that lies in the pit of your stomach! Nothing quenches it. Your drive to carry on is like no other. Your demand for respect can be heard from the mountain tops. Your self-worth shines like a ...
Views: 1677 - How To Be A Good Pole Dancer-How Long To Learn Pole Dancing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Joan RiversHow to be a good pole dancer; Tips for Buying a Portable Dance Pole how long to learn pole dancing; If you're interested in buying a removable dance pole, it's a good idea to get an idea of what is available on the market. Though they are becoming very popular and there are several different ...
Views: 1676 - Doom & Gloom - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from carole railtonDOOM AND GLOOM What a year! Are we trembling in our boots, do we feel fearful and uncertain about what the future holds. Even the weather has been erratic. Heat waves in countries where they have never seen it before and rains and storms in other places of the world. In the UK sun one ...
Views: 1675 - The Inner Success Mode, What Secret? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHave you ever sat down to think how success is measured? So many people dream about being “successful” but there’s really no definition of what that really is. Does being successful mean that you’ve finally earned a ton of money and you’re rich? It could also mean that you finally got that ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Three Crucial Skills For Winning At Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettToo often, we let life's problems darken our spirit and ruin our day. Believe it or not, this can also add to the amount of excess weight on our body. Here are three crucial skills that can help you keep this from happening. One of the main reasons we can't lose our excess weight, or ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Empathy Connects Us To The Heart Of Others - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineWhere Has Our Ability to Empathize Gone? Excerpted from August 2, 2012 show on A Fine Time for Healing, Is Our Ability to Empathize Eroding? Empathy is the ability to emotionally put oneself into someone else’s shoes—the capacity to share and understand the feelings, emotions, and ...
Views: 1674 - Only You Can Make Your Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Lacy S. PierceWe are faced with many decisions, small and large, every day of our lives from the time we become completely self-aware and aware of the world around us. As very young children, most of our decisions center around choosing whether or not to heed parental or schoolteacher instructions, choosing ...
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