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- When Not Changing May Be More Painful Than the Change Itself - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseIn my last few articles, I’ve written quite a bit about the topic of change. I’d be remiss if I did not take some time to approach this topic from the perspective of those who choose not to change. Not changing how you approach the situations which come into your life is certainly a ...
Views: 2495 - Find the Best 50 CC Scooter and Shelve the Worst One - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from robin brainPeople often get confused when the buy scooters and the confusion become even more pronounced when they buy something such as the 50cc scooter. What the Buyer Looks For? Usually the average buyer would look for the following aspects while buying any electric scooter, gas moped or even the ...
Views: 2493 - Getting to the Heart of What Matters in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Sandy Brewer, PhDGetting to the Heart of What Matters in Your Life. This is what the Sandy Brewer Show is all about! Experience the powerful voice of Human Behavior and Relationship expert, Sandy Brewer, PhD, as she provides empowering perspectives about life’s everyday challenges. Sandy gets right ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - Is Pole Dancing Hard To Learn-Learning Pole Dancing At Home - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Joan RiversIs pole dancing hard to learn; What Happens In A Pole Dance Class? Pole dancing, with its associations with stripper in seedy clubs has a fair amount of stigma attached to it? Despite all of this, pole dancing for exercise is a fitness trend sweeping the country and scores of women flock to ...
Views: 2490 - 12 Quotes of Gratitude that Can Help to Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggOur lives today are fast paced, and we all experience a degree of stress at some point. Each of us must learn how to cope with the stressors of everyday life, and have a means to reduce our stress levels. It is essential to practice giving gratitude on a daily basis. People who are ...
Views: 2489(1 vote) - How Crickets Considered a Pest - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanOutside at night, the chirping of crickets can sound like a harmonic symphony. But inside the house, that harmony can turn to dissonance -- because the sound means you have an infestation of crickets. Problems Caused by Having Crickets in the House Having a couple of crickets in your home ...
Views: 2488 - Five Ways to Facilitate Group Conversations - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Steve DavisHave you ever felt ‘stuck’ in a conversation with three or more people that just wasn’t going anywhere? People are droning on and on about this and that, leaving you bored and wishing you could just slip away? This is an all too familiar social situation - we’ve all been there and , chances are, ...
Views: 2487 - Connect: Be Fully Present NOW! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MAEager to fill our hungry bellies after a full day of hiking and soaking in the mineral hot springs, John and I sat waiting for our food to arrive. Observing my surroundings, I noticed a woman sitting with her husband text-messaging with her iPhone. The couple appeared to be on vacation. Next, I ...
Views: 2486(2 votes) - Cyber-Bullying – It’s Not Cool to Be Cruel - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderWe’ve all heard the horror stories of young adults and children having hurtful or embarrassing photos, video and/or speech about them posted on the Internet for the world to see. But did you know that cyber-bullying can be as simple as sending an email to someone who has indicated they do not ...
Views: 2485 - Family Smoking Facts - Harmful Effects of Cigarettes and Your Smoking Behaviour in the Home - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThe smoking facts about the effects of cigarettes and the smoking behaviour of parents is clear. Secondhand smoking in children is a significant cause of morbidity. Children who live in a family where smoking is normalized are more likely to grow up to be smokers. Harmful Effects of Cigarettes ...
Views: 2485(2 votes) - How To Maintain UPVC Windows - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Kate CritchlowOne of the excellent benefits of UPVC windows is their efficiency and also maintenance. Unlike classical materials like wooden, UPVC needs very little in the way of maintenance as you don’t have to give them a fresh lick of coloring every so often and they don’t wear much, if at all, in adverse ...
Views: 2485 - Somewhere - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all get caught up with things that are going on in our immediate environment, sometimes it’s hard to imagine what’s going on somewhere else in the world. This might bring you a little closer in thought and hopefully in heart. While you are eating; somewhere, someone is hungry. As you are ...
Views: 2485 - ”You Are Eternal!” Near Death Experiences, Reincarnation and the Honorary Guards - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Hope Bradford“Your existence is eternal. This phase (of your soul) is so important because you learn so much in human form. This is where the individual’s ‘spark’ of existence can expand into bigger, more powerful energies…Many spirit energies are coming in all the time. Soul evolution is linear for some, ...
Views: 2483(1 vote) - 10 Extraordinary Cars That Will Make You Look Cool - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Harry DentonThere is something extraordinary in powerful cars that make you look really cool. These amazing sports cars will increase your coolness quotient. Generally, the cars which are not seen normally fall under this category. A cool car is the one in which you would like to drive with your new crush. ...
Views: 2480 - California Divorce Forms - Can You Fill Them Out Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanSince I started the self-law movement in Berkeley, California in 1971, millions of couples have successfully filled out and filed their own California divorce forms, so you can almost certainly do it too. After reading this article, you'll know how to get started. Doing your own California ...
Views: 2479 - Why Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Humaira AnsariWhy Quit Smoking? Well, simply because you can! Yes, you can quit smoking. Millions of people have stopped after they have realised the ill effects of smoking and seriously deciding to put an end to that self harming habit. I have compiled the following facts and information about ...
Views: 2479(2 votes) - How to Have That Courageous Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from David WoodIn this article I'll tell you why having the courageous Conversations in your life is the most important thing you can do for your spiritual growth, and for your freedom and fun on this planet. And - I'll tell you how to have them. What is a 'Courageous Conversation' (CC)? A CC is the one you ...
Views: 2478 - I'm Not There - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The holidays are such special occasions. Many people do not celebrate the holidays due to the loss of a loved one. Life is meant to be enjoyed and you can be at peace with the loss of a loved one. You can go visit my gravesite, but I’m not there. My spirit lives on, everywhere. I can see ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - Self-Acceptance and Freedom to Be Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Krystal KuehnTo find the good life you must become yourself. ~ Dr. Bill Jackson We all want to be liked by others. We want to be accepted for who we are, and we want to feel free to be our genuine selves around them. But sometimes we feel pressured to live up to a certain image or expectation of what we ...
Views: 2477 - A Life Worth Living - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo achieve your Core Desires-whether they are earning more money, enjoying more intimacy, or having more joy in your life-you need to grow, become more, learn, and change. How fast you grow is within your control; you can experience great growth if you desire it. But you can't just sense a need ...
Views: 2476 - Unique Gifts for the Father of the Bride - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from David AndrewsThere are many things to consider when planning a wedding, things like venues, decorations and table settings. These are the elements that usually take center stage whenever someone is planning a wedding and rightfully so. But there are many areas which shouldn't be overlooked just because ...
Views: 2476 - Creating - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all create something every minute of every day. It doesn’t matter if you are creating a sacred spot to call your own for reading or whatever you choose to do. Some people create relationships; some create artwork while others create time efficiency. We are continuously creating. While ...
Views: 2473(3 votes) - Use The Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Get Anything You Want in LIfe - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2006 from Kanayo OkwuraiweThe subconscious mind is a very powerful tool. Unfortunately, the majority of people do not know this. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive, it can achieve.” This is a well-known saying and fact. Science, as well as religion has repeatedly told us about the limitless potentials of the human ...
Views: 2473 - The Power of Thanks - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Eva GregoryIf you were like me growing up, when it came to accepting presents or gifts from others, your parents may have told you, "No, you can not accept that." They told you this for a variety of reasons, but the message was clear. You should not accept gifts. To further complicate things you may have ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - Information Addiction - Costs of Excessive Internet Use & Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleAre you are an information-maniac, a news junkie, a social-media butterfly? If so, you might be hurting yourself more than you think. The costs of information addiction are many and profound. Alas, I know this not only from personal experience ("Hello, my name is Liisa and I'm an ...
Views: 2469 - Why You Need To Stop Beating Yourself Up About Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaEzineArticles Contact Us! Scratch Pad Suzanne Zacharia Notifications 1 My EzineArticles Home Write & Edit Performance Profile Networking Resources Library Store Suzanne Zacharia Write & Edit Submit New Article Unpublished ...
Views: 2467 - Personal Development and the Curse of Useless Thought - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Willie HortonI’m writing this article on a Friday morning. A couple of years back, I did a breakfast seminar – a short discussion on effective personal development – for a large organization in Dublin. Early on in my presentation, I mentioned that fact that I was greeted at the door by a particularly ...
Views: 2466(12 votes) - Life Keeps Moving and So Should You - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from odette worrellLife is ever changing and keeping up with it is stressful. By the time we have figured out what our world looks like and what we can count on, something happens to change the dynamics of what we know. This applies to everything …cell phones, jobs, family. Nothing stays the same. Change is life’s ...
Views: 2465(2 votes) - Nine Perceptions for Creating Abundance - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Roberta SwartzThis article can help you understand some core ideas behind the law of attraction so that you can be more successful in creating abundance for yourself. While much information has been written about the steps for participating in successful manifestation, some key elements that are less explored ...
Views: 2465(4 votes) - Intimidating Boss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Zannah HackettMy boss is intimidating. She arrives at the office everyday at 7:00 but we don’t start until 9:00. She claims, she gets to the office early to do work beforehand. Personally, I know it’s not true because she’s on the phone with her mother, sister or friend when I arrive. Instead of her ...
Views: 2463(2 votes) - A Porn Addicted Nation - Are You Addicted? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Gordon Bruin"My 12 year old son is addicted to pornography. Can you help him? He is defiant or isolates and I don't know what to do anymore." This was the plea of a parent I spoke with, recently. "I have no urge to stop using drugs; there is nothing wrong with it. I don't care what my stupid parents say, I ...
Views: 2462 - Valance Sheets - What Are They and Should You get Some? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from indri hapsariToday nobody is aware of what valance sheets are. You may not know which the second but this really is a thing that I might be explaining for you so you may understand their benefits. They may be seriously underrated but you might find that most hotels nonetheless use them so they can be ...
Views: 2462 - The Inner Critic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Sarah KoestnerBeing an actor seems like the most fun job in the world. You ostensibly get to "play pretend" for a living. But sometimes for myself, and perhaps for you, it isn't fun. When my inner critic gets involved, it can suck all of the joy out of the process. I spent a few years solely teaching and ...
Views: 2461 - Hypnosis and self hypnosis- part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Lawrence MichaelsThis is the second article of two parts on self hypnosis, with a focus on the practical learning of how to use self hypnosis to achieve a specific outcome. Once you are able to enjoyably enter the state of trance easily in your own unique way through exploring some or all of the techniques ...
Views: 2459(1 vote) - If We Stop…We Get Stuck - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneIt Worked So Good…We Stopped Doing it Following, is a recent email received by Larry: “I purchased the Abundance Course about 18 months ago. I found a peace that I never had. However, after some time, I recently decided I would re-learn the whole course again (kinda forgot about it) and am ...
Views: 2458(1 vote) - Is Your Nose Accentuating Your Age? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Cynthia RowlandOh dear - If you’re near the age of 40, shockingly, your nose may be elongating and causing you, the wearer, to look years older. Nose tips that dip and even hook downward do not present a pretty mental image for a beautiful face. Along with the nose tip drooping, the bridge of your nose may ...
Views: 2455 - Core Desires Ignite the Conquering Force - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires are the ignition mechanism for the Conquering Force. This is what a Core Desire can do in your life- ignite the Conquering Force within you. I've taught hundreds of karate students, most of whom indicated they wanted to be black belts, but few of them ever achieved that distinction. ...
Views: 2452 - Resolutions vs. Re-solutioning - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Richard LiottaAs we enter a New Year it is customary and valuable to reflect on where you have been and on where you are going. It is time consider what you want improved in your life, what you want to be different, and what you wish to change. In that spirit many of us make New Year’s resolutions. But the ...
Views: 2452(3 votes) - Turn On The Switch To Your Hidden Energy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAlthough many people acknowledge that we are born with an incredible, God-given power to do, have, or become whatever we want, no one has explained what it is or how to turn it on. We wonder, "Where is the switch to my hidden energy?" Your Core Desire is the switch. Having your heart fixed ...
Views: 2451 - What's Cooking in Your Soul? Vibration Cooking - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Dr. Carol BateyWhat’s Cooking in Your Soul? Use Vibration Cooking Often, I question what is stirring within my soul, directing my life. Do you feel lost? Are you seeking to find a clear direction? Is it time for you to leave your 9-to-5 job and seek your soul’s fulfillment or fulfill your ...
Views: 2451 - Coping With Change - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Nova ReedLife-changing events can send a jolt through your well-being, creating a state of unbalance and stress. A major change in your life such as the death of a loved one, losing your job, a divorce, or a major financial change can pull the rug right out from under you, leaving you facing in a ...
Views: 2450 - COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS: Do you have what it takes? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBRICKBATS AND BOUQUETS Whoever coined the expression brickbats and bouquets summed up the nature of life in these wise words. Or as Dale Carnegie once said: No one kicks a dead dog. Kicks, also known as brickbats, are the jibes from critics or jealous people all too ready to comment adversely ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - How Can You Financially Reinvent Yourself? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsToday I Will Financially Reinvent Myself! I don't think anyone wakes up one morning and says, "Today, I think I will reinvent myself financially", or "I'm going to totally reinvent my life today". No, it usually takes something drastic hitting you square between the eyes. For me, it was a ...
Views: 2450 - A Quick and Easy Way to Ground Yourself and Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from José de la TorreDo you ever have those days when you wake up tired, and no matter what you do, you seem to drag all day? Or perhaps it is already afternoon, and you feel like it is too late to have another cup of coffee, but your energy is dragging. You need an energy boost, but you’re not sure how you can ...
Views: 2449(1 vote) - Emotional Eater's Don't Just Eat When They're Sad or Depressed - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Julie SimonAt a seminar I gave recently on emotional eating, Cyndie, an attractive, well-dressed woman in her late forties came up to me and shared: “Even though I’m obviously overweight, I don’t think that I’m an emotional eater because I don’t eat at all when I’m sad or depressed. In fact, I can’t eat at ...
Views: 2448 - Need More Self-Confidence? Five Secrets To Turn On And Turn Up Your Self-confidence When It Counts. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Floyd WillsYou are preparing to give a speech in a few minutes and you can feel the butterflies in your stomach fluttering. You hope to deliver your message eloquently and with confidence, but you start to hear that negative internal voice starting to question your abilities to pull it off. You are ...
Views: 2448 - Stop Limping Through Life - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Willie HortonDecades of psychological research prove that about 96% of people use only 1% of their mental energy to focus in the present moment. Instead, the “normal” subconscious (the greater part of your mental energy) lives in your formative years, when you were so “sponge-like” and open-minded that you ...
Views: 2448 - Have you tried everything for your stuttering, and nothing worked? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtI re-programmed my sub-conscious mind and I now speak completely fluently. Speech Block For a stutterer, certain situations can be extremely stressful: you come to an office, enter into the reception and a beautiful woman walks up to you, greets you and asks you to feel welcome. And ...
Views: 2447 - How To Deal With In Laws That Ignore You: My Mother In Law Completely Ignores Me - Living With In Laws No Privacy - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHow To Deal With In Laws That Ignore You: My Mother In Law Completely Ignores Me - Living With In Laws No Privacy Interfering in laws; they are one sure way to ruin a great relationship with your husband. And since I assume you got married to be able to stay married, then the quicker you find ...
Views: 2447 - Fabulous and Simple Pound Cake Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWhen it comes to desserts, cakes are among the popular ones. Kids and adults alike enjoy the sweet taste and rich texture of any type of cake. However, most kids love a kind of cake that is sweet, while others love a kind of cake with a smooth and creamy texture. You can make the cake according ...
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