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- Strategies for Controlling Food Cravings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from odette worrellCRAVINGS. Often seen as a bad thing and our reason for not fully being able to commit to a lifestyle of healthy eating that will allow us to let go of the extra weight and the medical health concerns that are exacerbated or created from the eating rollercoaster that many battle with for years. ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Structure Your Schedule - Be More Creative - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFor those living a creative life, the absence of an externally-imposed schedule is both a joy and a delight. How marvelous to know we have the entire day (or much of it) to frolic among our creative pursuits! Yet at the end of the week, should we survey our accomplishments, we may find them ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Structures to Keep You on Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniYou know the importance of goals, so you make them. You know what a bad habit looks like and notice when you're doing that thing that you do that sabotages your success. But how do you stop doing those things that keep you from your goals and start doing more of the good? Create a structure ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Stuck IN your life? Work ON it instead! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from John Robson“I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives.” -- Jim Rohn Are you stuck in your life? Here’s how you can tell: When we only work IN our lives: - We know what we have to do right now. - We do things as we have always done ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Suffering - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Andrew SchneiderThe most basic experience that all human beings have, which begins in the birth canal if not before, is that of pain and suffering or affliction. The fact of suffering, and how to deal with it and its effects, prompted the Buddha to present the Four Noble Truths. I like to refer to these as the ...
Views: 1664(5 votes) - Surf the Wave of Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2004 from Keith VarnumSurf the Wave of Abundance By Keith Varnum Bank account bare? Bedroom barren? Body running on empty? Buddha not showing up? Why? Maybe because your beat is off! You’re out of step with the AbunDance. It’s a dance that requires flexibility, fluidity and, above all, the willingness to flow with ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Surround Yourself With Light - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Ton PascalSurround Yourself With Light by Ton Pascal I received many great suggestions and wonderful quotations for a better living, this past week, from two dear friends. I am grateful and feel blessed to have friends like that. Whether we are well, but looking for support of our convictions, or ...
Views: 2306(1 vote) - Surviving Family Drama during the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Mary Kay CocharoEmily stood in the rain intently staring at the travel poster outside the travel agency. Stunning sandy beaches, sun streaming onto golden beach goers, calm water just as blue as a sapphire. But the photo told only half the story; the headline told the rest: “Forget the Family Drama & ...
Views: 3734(3 votes) - Sympathy Inspirational Gifts Bring Hope and Encouragement - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Karen E GrishamThoughtful sympathy inspirational gifts combine spiritual support with encouragement in times of grief. They place an emphasis on celebrating the life of the deceased and challenge us to move on to honor our loved ones with courage and hope. In times of grief, it is important to balance ...
Views: 2003(2 votes) - Take Control - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Charlie MooreTake Control Now that the election is over and the dust is starting to settle, I started to think about the next 4 years and how it is going to get worse (I hope I am wrong). There was over 2 billion dollars spent on this election only to get the same results, nothing changed. So I looked ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - Take Inventory of Life’s Transitions - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn the month of February the focus was love. It feels so right to begin March – Spiritual Wellness Month by sharing how taking time out for self-care allows you share the best of yourself with your family and through your business. When you love yourself so much that you like yourself, you ...
Views: 1847(3 votes) - Take the style self-exam - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteI once worked with a branding client who had a closet full of clothes fit for a hooker. Purple animal prints, a sequin skirt (with the price tag still on it,) lacey, itty-bitty things. Yet, she told me that her ideal outfit was a crisp white shirt, straight-legged jeans and a single strand of ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Talk is Cheap - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever caught yourself saying the same thing over and over? Things like: I’d like to change careers or start a business... BUT... * I don’t know what I should do; I only know its not this... * I’m afraid I won’t be able to make enough money and do something I love. * I’m ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Tap The Power Of The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Thomas BriggsMost people fail to understand and recognize the importance of their attitude and the power of their beliefs. They would be greatly benefited if they could learn to tap the power of their subconscious mind, which is often the hidden depository of such attitudes and beliefs. Have you ever ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - Teeth Whitening at home is on the rise - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Vennie BrownThe benefits of take-home teeth whitening kits. The path to brighter whiter teeth With the way Americans eat and live these days, many of us suffer from discoloration of the teeth, with some having teeth that are more discolored than others. As times goes by our teeth continue to lose its ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Tell A Better Story About Yourself - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Keith VarnumEvery time we open our mouths, every time we write a line of an email or text message, we’re authoring our current story—and fashioning our future! Through the meaning and vibration of the words we use, we’re attracting the next events of our lives. We’re energizing our current reality—and ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Tell It Like It Is - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOften I find that clients are not getting their goals and experiencing frustration or sadness. They are caught up in their feelings but not truly observing what is happening. My client, John, was in deep need of attracting his ideal administrative assistant. For years, he kept hiring subpar ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Ten Habits for More Brain Power - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Alvah ParkerA recent issue of a magazine includes a list of 10 activities to boost your brain health. The list includes many activities I would call important for overall wellness. In this competitive environment there is a tendency to forget health and focus intensely on a job search. It is important to ...
Views: 2360(2 votes) - Ten Steps to an Easy Life--Without Struggle - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Jerry LopperWhat does it mean to you to live an easy life? Do you envision a life on the beach or around a pool, surrounded by everything you need for relaxation and entertainment? I’m talking about something else--to me, an Easy Life means a life that is easy to live--a life without struggle or hardship--a ...
Views: 13467(2 votes) - Ten Ways to Get Along With Family Members You Don't Like - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWe all have them: the obnoxious siblings, the drama queen mother, the trouble-maker cousin, the gossip monger, know-it-alls, rude, selfish, and even mean-spirited family members. We try to avoid them yet fate often intervenes and brings us face-to-face with our nemesis. We dread family ...
Views: 11873(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Maintain Balance in a Chaotic World - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Joan CerioHow do you cope with a world filled with foreclosures, job losses, natural disasters, and social changes? A famous line from the movie “The Karate Kid” says it all: “Balance is key.” Here are ten ways to maintain your sense of balance in a chaotic world. 1) Breathe! When we are stressed ...
Views: 3337(1 vote) - The *5* Dangerous Spirits - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from C.F. JacksonIn life there are many dangerous individuals, traits, characteristics and spirits within people. It's a guarantee that one of the below people will exist somewhere in your life. The key is to learn the characteristics of the "dangerous spirits" camped around and throughout one's daily ...
Views: 697(2 votes) - The 3 Steps to Healing - Awareness, Expression, Resolution - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Robert VibertI recently realized what was missing in many emotional healing techniques - a systematic and comprehensive approach that would ensure that the three key aspects of the emotional healing process would be properly handled. Since early 2001, I have engaged in a dedicated and intense research ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - The ART of CONVERSATION - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2005 from Danish AhmedThree Steps to The Art of Conversation Do you want to feel more love and connection in your life? One way to accomplish this is to have more conversations! It's that simple. Think about it... Have you ever been in elevator with a dozen people and nobody said a word to each other? Why do we ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - The Art of Sleeping - 7 tips to getting a great nights sleep - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Linda ConnorsWe all know the body needs to sleep to rest, to rejuvenate, to tune up and repair what needs repairing. Lack of sleep impacts our thinking process, makes us tired, grumpy and irritated at times. Good sleeping patterns are essential to our emotional and physical well being. The Art of ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - The Benefits of Double Glazing - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Tony BuryDouble Glazed windows have become the very fabric of our homes. They are now so much a part of house construction and home improvement we rarely give a thought to the huge and varied benefits of double glazing. It is almost taken as read that if you can afford them it goes without saying they ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - The Benefits of Exercise in Everyday Activities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeQuestion: What daily-life activities can I do that use different muscle groups in different ways? How do I do them correctly? What muscle groups they will use? 1. Driving – Practicing Seated Posture, Relaxed Shoulders, Low Abdominal Support Sit with your back tall (adjust your rearview ...
Views: 6679(4 votes) - The Choice for Change - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Geoffrey CanavanEvery time a report card came home Ellen knew that, no matter how well she did in her exams, the same three words would appear at the bottom of the page. Her teachers always felt that she ‘could try harder’ but in fact she really was doing her best and trying her hardest. Every day after ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - The Courage to Change - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE COURAGE TO CHANGE Courage: The power to let go of the familiar. --Raymond Lindquist Letting go of the familiar really does require courage. Why? Very simply, the thought of change evokes fear. Fear of what? Only YOU can answer for you. Let me pose three very simple questions to you. If ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - The Devastation - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You drive that very long drive to the old neighborhood. You see all the familiar surroundings along the way. We are getting closer to our destination; we are still 10 miles away and are already seeing the signs of destruction. There is a line of trees that have been uprooted and stripped of ...
Views: 2178(1 vote) - The Divine Harmony of Simplicity - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Elizabeth Godwin SayleThis afternoon I put a jar of sweet tea outside to steep then ate fresh blueberries while staring at sunflowers that were on the kitchen table. It was idyllic to the point of feeling like a living greeting card. I was smack in the middle of what simplicity means to me and I felt deeply ...
Views: 1001(3 votes) - The Eating Disorder Struggle Begins and Ends Within: - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Michelle MorandThe eating disorder struggle begins and ends within: I know, I know, it really does seem like the issue is food and what you weigh and all those people out there who seem to judge or criticize you rather than love and appreciate and welcome you. And it's really frustrating to hear that that ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - The emotional cycle of redundancy and how hypnotherapy can help - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Linda ConnorsYou may be reading this article for a number of reasons, such as you are worried about your job security, you are facing redundancy or have been made redundant or maybe you have a friend, partner, work colleague or a family member who is facing an uncertain time. It may be a difficult time as ...
Views: 2346(2 votes) - The Endless Benefits of Theta Brain Wave Activity - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laura SilvaNo matter what you may think about psychics or the world of the paranormal or unexplainable, there are people who are so relaxing in both mind and body that they have the power to channel the unknown by communicating with the deceased or be clairvoyant enough to receive information about your ...
Views: 7426(1 vote) - The Feng Shui Secret - Don't Forget It - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffHave you applied Feng Shui principles to your home over the last few years? Have you tried a “do-it-yourself” Feng Shui balancing act where things were better for a while then everything fell apart again? Has anything changed in your life since you created balance in your personal or workplace ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - The Fifth Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Joe VitaleIt was October of 2012 that I told my music producer and friend, Daniel Barrett, that my desire to make more music was dead. I didn’t feel inspired or connected to the muse. I was happy with the four albums of healing music I had already created, but I didn’t see any more on the horizon. I ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - The Groundwork of Success - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Thomas JankowskiThe Groundwork of Success Like everything powerful, you must develop achievements and success on a powerful and long-lasting foundation. Lifestyle is a cycle of times and your achievements and success will depend on the thoughts that you use in your everyday activities. Examining guides, ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - The Haunting Of Your Violin - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Roberto MeunierThe sad and haunting melodies of your violinist are certainly not forgotten. They stay with you always coming again all over again and yet again. The genuine charm of songs lies in how it may impact you and your emotions. I feel that violin has the facility of captivation. It truly is not just ...
Views: 527(1 vote) - The Healing Benefits of Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Sue HeldenbrandEssential oils come from the aromatic liquids that are found within flowers, roots, leaves, shrubs, bushes, resins and seeds. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for healing purposes. In Egypt, bowls of alabaster were found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb filled with more ...
Views: 2514(1 vote) - The Healthier the Better: Your Brain’s Health Improvement - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Charles EduardosThey say that aging is one of the causes that lead to the deteriorating of your brain’s performance. As you grow older, your memory becomes out of form, this is why there are illnesses such as the unfortunate Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, there are already known ways that can help you better ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - 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) - THE HOUR OF WORLD TRANSFORMATION HAS ARRIVED - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf seeds are sown at an apt hour there is a high possibility of getting a very good harvest. Seeds of corn, wheat etc sown at the start of monsoon season get the opportunity of growing in thousands of more such grain. If we miss this optimal time and sow the same seeds in other seasons, the ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - The Importance of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Ann GattyWhy Are Relationships Important in People’s Lives? It is easy to feel isolated when life is challenging and you are struggling with stressful situations in your life. During times like these, you may want to withdraw from socializing with people and stay by yourself, away from others. You ...
Views: 18665(1 vote) - The Key to Making Visualization Work for You - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Marquita HeraldTo make your dreams come true, visualize your goals as already complete in full color and in the most vivid details you can muster, and then allow yourself to f-e-e-l (fuel your emotions) it and you will “attract” your goals to you … or so the advice goes from self-help experts. I will admit ...
Views: 2761(1 vote) - The Ladder to Success –A Dedicated Project - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThe ladder to success needs to be a dedicated project if you want to reach the goals you desire. Don’t expect to just sit back and hop your goals can be reached without any effort on your part. It is not likely to happen. Many people are lazy about setting goals for themselves. They either ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction for Health - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Secret AbundanceI love myself and the people around me. I love having such a healthy body, mind and spirit to be living this life abundance. Thank you, thank you God for giving me the grea universal gift of law of attraction and such great lifestyle of abundance. I feel great, I feel fantastic! Staying ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - The Moment of Truth - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The moment of truth is that moment when you realize that you can’t run from your fears. When you have to face what it is that you don’t want to face. It is about coming to terms and about letting go of what you don’t need in your life anymore. It might sound like a cliché but it’s the truth. ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - The Most Powerful Parts of Communication - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockWhen most people think about communication, it’s about the words and phrases that are spoken in a conversation. However, another important part of communication is the role of body language and gut feelings. In fact, over 80% of what you say to others is through facial expressions alone. ...
Views: 2955(1 vote) - The Must Have Habit For Living An Intentional Life - Your Own Life Audit. - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Christiana StarBusinesses perform audits of goods and services, management structures, staff performance and anything else relevant to the particular company. Often this results in internal adjustments and restructures. On a personal level we can also benefit from stopping and reflecting on how we are ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - The Naked Truth About Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSuccess is often not pretty. We can be falling to pieces behind the scenes but the show must go on. You have to keep your big boy/girl pants on and keep doing the things you know to bring the money in the door. No matter what stage of the game you're in, there are going to be times where you ...
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