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- Creating Balance with just Two Steps - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from JJ FredericksonHave I mentioned that I used to be a dance teacher? Balance was a physical quality back then. Something that all the dancers strived for. Some days it was elusive and their performance would be off the entire class. Other days they felt strong, their steps were clear and precise, and they felt ...
Views: 1989(5 votes) - Happy Family at Holidays? Not So Fast - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantFor many people, family gatherings during the Happy Holidays aren't so happy. While most of us enjoy getting together at holidays, mixed feelings of love, anxiety and confusion often collide. But why in the world would family holidays cause consternation or anxious feelings? Why would family ...
Views: 2088(5 votes) - How You Can Get Help From The Most Intelligent People in The World - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steven AitchisonHave you ever been stuck with a question about life, about your business, about your spirituality? I want to share with you a technique I have used to great effect over the last few years. As an example I would like to use growing my blog as an example. I often ask ‘How can I make the blog ...
Views: 2368(5 votes) - Managing your Stress - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsJust as the world’s economy weakens the entire global economy, stress and anxiety can weaken your entire body so learning to deal with stress is an important part of maintaining your well being and protecting your health. What is stress? Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting ...
Views: 1773(5 votes) - Talking Feet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Yvette EastmanYour feet are story-tellers. As a Reflexologist, I can tell so much about you by observing your feet for lines, creases, callouses and markings. Let’s discover some of this foot-chatter. Are your feet cold? “Cold feet relate to fears or stress you are dealing with – financial, relationship, ...
Views: 3221(8 votes) - ***Loving Yourself First - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line."--Lucile Ball, 1911-1989, Comedienne and ActressLucile Ball was a very smart woman!Do you believe that if you put others first, they will love and value you and you will feel ...
Views: 10797(18 votes) - ***Read Tarot without being Psychic - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromYou don't have to be psychic to read Tarot and get accurate answers to questions! You can do this just as you are. Well, there are some things to learn... In 1981 or so I listened to a professor's lectures on 'Consistent Violators of the Laws of Random Distribution.' 'The Laws of Random ...
Views: 4329(9 votes) - Real-World Self-Defense: A 2-Sided Approach For Mastering Personal Protection - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Jeffrey MillerMost people, including karate and so-called self-defense experts really don't know where to start when it comes to mastering the ability to protect yourself against a real-world violent attacker. This article takes a look at the two-fold approach that I suggest for clients who are serious about ...
Views: 1894(9 votes) - ***Positive Thinking - Positive Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Janet NestorHow many times have you said to yourself, “I wish my mind would just shut itself off. I need to sleep!” Then you began thrashing around in bed, trying to find a comfortable position … never quite finding it. Mind on go. Body exhausted. Beating yourself up for having a sleep problem. Angry ...
Views: 5563(39 votes) - Some Effective Creativity Tips To Make Yourself Happy - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThink about those times when you have been at your more most creative. Those times when the hours seemed to have passed in just a blink of an eye, when you have been entirely lost in your own world of creativity, intensely focused and free-flowing. Ahh...yes, happy times, right? In a way, being ...
Views: 858(2 votes) - Are you creating Greatness? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezOne of the political slogans of 2016 is “Make America Great”. But, how do you make a country great? Who makes the country great? What makes a country great? When and Why? And HOW? These are the questions school teachers ask students all the time, and we adults have to do the same. As ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Dispelling One of The Big Myths About Being Organized - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerRecently, a woman called to ask whether I could help organize her husband's home office. My first question to her was whether or not her husband had requested help organizing his office. She sheepishly confessed that it was her idea because his messy office was driving her crazy. Next, I asked ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Why Is It So Hard to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from A.J. MillerGetting organized is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions made by people every year. But what does it actually mean to get or be "organized"? Here's my definition: Being organized is about being able to get everything done when it is due and finding everything you need when you need ...
Views: 4020(1 vote) - "Finding" Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Arlene Unger"Finding" Happiness Arlene K Unger, PhD Clinical Psychologist (PSY) Wellness Coach Certified Nutritionist The Center for Empowerment Dana Point, CA 92629 Everyone wants to "find" happiness ... but happiness is not really a destination or an object that can be lost or found ... it's a ...
Views: 1885(5 votes) - ***10 Steps to Jump-Start Your Life Today! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself, you have to be honest about what is and is NOT working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles: you're moving, but you're not getting anywhere. 2. The only person you ...
Views: 4022(2 votes) - ***3 Possible Reasons Why You Are Asked to Repeat Yourself (a Lot!) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAre you frustrated because others constantly ask you to repeat yourself? Especially because you think they should have heard or understood you the 1st time? If you frequently hear, “What did you say?” then maybe it is time for you to discover exactly why your message is not being ...
Views: 8284(2 votes) - ***3 Ways to Be More Expressive in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you find that you have difficulty speaking with emotion when addressing an audience, then your nervousness is in control and you are not. When that happens, it is not easy to allow for any expression in public speaking aside from the look of near death because you are allowing for your ...
Views: 6171(2 votes) - ***Being True to You - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Don Neviaser,One of the best ways to begin the process of being truer to yourself is to stop acting or “per-forming” with a primary impetus being to appease others. Granted, there are times and places when it is necessary to act within certain parameters, such as in a work environment. However, we all go ...
Views: 2106(1 vote) - ***Holistic Nutrition Approach - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Mike CaldwellIn a perfect world, your weight and your body’s fat percentage could be controlled simply and easily by monitoring the calories you consume and the calories you burn. Consume more than you burn and you gain weight and increase your fat. Burn more than you consume, and the fat disappears and the ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - ***How to Be Less of a Perfectionist and Enjoy Life More - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanYou will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own perfectionist patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to accept your ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - ***How to Win Your Struggle with Losing Weight! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Laura YoungThere are a multitude of reasons why people struggle with weight control, many of which are unconscious. This article explains that it is not just about the food! Without recognizing and understanding your opponent, your struggle will continue to bring more of the same results. I will assist ...
Views: 9561(1 vote) - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, Your Message Is Not Being Heard - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsI once met a man who told me that his soft-spoken voice made others become quiet and pay attention to him. It took everything in my power not to laugh in his face. In today’s loud, fast-paced, hectic world, being soft-spoken is definitely not a strength, especially in America. To be ...
Views: 5323(4 votes) - ***It is Neither Normal nor Necessary to Have Negative Feelings and Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneContrary to popular opinion it is neither normal nor necessary to have negative feelings and emotions. All negative feelings and emotions come from negative thinking and wrong points of view. Period. It is our thoughts and interpretation that create our feelings and emotions. Negative ...
Views: 2426(1 vote) - ***Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Janet NestorI thought you might enjoy an excerpt from my new book, Nurturing Wellness Through Radical Self-Care: A Living in Balance Workbook. I hope you find the information helpful. Mindfulness has become popular in the United States as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBSR education ...
Views: 3349(13 votes) - ***Sugar Free Depression Treat - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Popa WoolseyAward winning sugar free depression treat with yogurt low fat low calories great for a weight loss diet.Even people who are committed to eating healthy want that sweet treat on occasion and that includes those people who have dedicated themselves to a depression diet in order to help them ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - ***The 2 Things You Must Do to Eliminate a Nasal Voice - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we hear the word nasality, we tend to think of New York City and her 5 boroughs. Excessive nasality is not limited just to New Yorkers though. I have found various forms of nasality common in certain pockets of both the United States and Canada. If you are from Philadelphia, Detroit, or ...
Views: 25772(6 votes) - ***The Transformation - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Popa WoolseyThrough the transformation learn how to heal stress and overcome depression and anxiety. Amazing new discovery for coping with personal problems. Simple, easy to learn, step by step, plan that will enable you to change your life in one day. A combination of little known works by Albert ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - 10 steps to Self Love - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Robin RobertsSteps to Self Love This may seem a strange topic in a world full of self entitlement but often those who need more are those who have a bigger hole to fill. Our notion of self love is full of misconceptions a woman taking care of self may be called vain or worst yet selfish and a man ...
Views: 1989(2 votes) - 17 Steps to Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Bryan Schuetz1. Plan for Success The first step of a successful venture is to take time and careful planning. If you fail to plan then you plan to fail. It can be difficult to make the time for proper planning, but this time is crucial to get any venture off the ground. You might have to wake up 15 minutes ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - 3 Carpet Problems and Their Solutions Just For You - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Ron SpencerWhen it comes to cleaning your carpets yourself, there are times when you have a close look at it, and you find snags in them from furniture dragging, scratches from pet nails, sharp-edged toys of your kids, etc. You can also witness thinning or probably holes in them coming when there is ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - 3 Common Signs Your iPhone Battery Is Dying! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Ron SpencerAre you acclimating to a sub-par iPhone performance? Has restarting your hampered smartphone become a ritual? More importantly, have you accepted its substandard performance as another drudgery of your life? Then you’re not the only less fortunate one ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - 3 Essentials to Remember Before Hiring Security Guards for Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2019 from Ron SpencerGiven the ever increasing rate of theft and vandalism in residential as well as commercial areas, during the day or at night, it has become mandatory for all to get help from security guards. Security systems do their job but an additional protection is something that has become mandatory for ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Making Small Talk Easy to Do - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2004 from Peter MurphySmall talk used to be really hard work for me. I never knew what to say and I always worried about saying the wrong thing. Then something awful happened to me.... I had to take a job dealing with the public. My worst fears came true and I had to make small talk with a whole range of people ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - 3 Power Practices for Prosperity with Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisProsperity. Isn’t that a topic on every woman’s mind!? How do I become more prosperous? What will increase my financial flow? How can I prosper in my life doing something I love? This last question is absolutely essential for women! How can I prosper with purpose? Women are not ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - 3 Practical Ways For Safe and Hassle-free Residential Garage Demolition - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Ron SpencerIs your building not that spacious? Are you planning to tear down your garage to extend your residential space? Well, it’s not a job to be done single-handedly. Garage demolition has always been a hassle. The use of heavy-duty machinery and equipment makes it an arduous task for a majority ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - 3 Steps to a Sustainable Prosperity Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffIs there a sustainable lifestyle that provides calm; one that reduces stress and increases prosperity? It was once thought that the only way to achieve this was to live on a mountain top, in a Zen garden or to isolate oneself from the outside world. Today, with the use of positive thinking ...
Views: 2734(1 vote) - 3 Technologies That Will Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alex KnollAs a techie I am always looking for new and better ways to use technology in my life. Through these searches, I always come across some great ideas that most people don’t know about. In this post I will discuss three of these ideas and how to use these technologies to make your life ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - 3 Things to be Thankful for Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Krystal KuehnPracticing gratitude is one of the best habits we can develop. It not only changes our lives, but it affects others around us. Our gratitude is like a positive energy that can inspire and energize others. I knew a woman who always confessed that she had a black cloud that followed her ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - 35 Questions to Check Your Commitment to Success in Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Billy ArcementI believe questions are the gateway to learning. I often use them during my training sessions to challenge audience members to think a bit more deeply about a point I’ve made. In my first book, Searching For Success, I posed lots of questions for my readers to ponder. One such group of questions ...
Views: 8360(1 vote) - 4 Easy Steps To Update Linksys E1200 Firmware (version v2.0 and v2.2) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Shubham VermaIf you are planning to update Linksys E1200 Firmware, then, first of all, ensure you own a compatible WiFi router; the latest versions are suitable only for E1200 v2.2 and E1200 v2.0 wireless products. It is recommended do not even try to install the latest version of Linksys firmware on other ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - 4 Important Tips on How To De-Clutter Your Home You'll Enjoy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt was a beautiful cold day outside. I know it is cold when my outdoor thermometer says it is 4 degrees. I thought it might be broken but when it warmed up to 6 degrees I knew it was working as the temperature had changed. This is the perfect kind of day to stay inside and bake cookies, read ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - 4 Instructive Tools To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIn the book Alice in Wonderland Alice falls down a hole. The first time I read this I felt so closed in I never finished reading the book. I know this is silly but that’s the way it was. Do you ever have fears about how to declutter your home and it seems silly but that is just the way it ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Get You Clear on What Your REAL Dreams Are - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakOften when I ask people what their dreams are I initially get a laundry list of, quite frankly, boring things. It goes something like this…”My dream is to have lots of money, pay off my bills, repair my relationship with my partner, buy a new car, run a marathon, loose ten pounds….." After ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - 4 Steps to recovering your self-esteem after the affair - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonTime has passed and it is now after the affair. You have spent some time thinking about your feelings, trying to put your negative thoughts aside and making an effort to understand your emotions. The initial shock is over, your husband’s cheating is out in the open and people now expect you to ...
Views: 9690(1 vote) - 4 Tips for De-Stressing Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Emotional stress comes from the reaction to fear. Anytime we feel threatened by situations we cannot control, fear arises. Emotional responses are expressed in many ways, such as, anxiety, frustration, anger, hatred, powerlessness, sadness, grief, depression and more. The purpose of this ...
Views: 3140(4 votes) - 4 Tips To Keep A Healthy Sex Life - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Eng Hou NgWhen most relationship first begins, sex is full of discovery, intimacy and fun. Over time, this new-found excitement and intrigue starts to wane as demands of life may get too overwhelming to an extent that you begin to neglect your sex life. This does not mean you can no longer have a ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - 5 Easy Steps for Generating Time - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheAfter hearing complaints about how slow he was in getting dressed in the morning to go to work, Jed decided to examine his routine. He learned that it took at least an hour for him to shave, shower, and get dressed. If he could invest just 15 minutes less every morning, he would generate more ...
Views: 1626(3 votes) - 5 Quick and Cheap Home Improvement Projects to Increase The Value of Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Youri NaimarkHome improvement projects (even small ones) not only can dramatically improve your living space, but better yet, they can increase the value of your home. Sometimes, however, the efforts and costs associated with remodeling your home are overwhelming. But don’t give up on improving your ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - 5 Reasons to Choose Entertainment Center for Your Home - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2019 from Wooden StreetThis is the world of entertainment. Without the mere presence of a home theatre or a wall-mounted TV, your life will become almost equivalent to that of the primitive men. And, this is something you cannot afford to have while still living in the 21st century which is defined by modernization ...
Views: 467(1 vote) - 5 Reminders to Help Build Stronger Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Chalene JohnsonYou're distracted and upset. The dull ache in your stomach has robbed you of your appetite. You just can't focus. Your day is a blur. You nearly ran a red light. The most recent events keep playing through your mind. Something is awry with one or more of your closest relationships. You ask ...
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