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- Why Should You Purchase a Tomato Juicer? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanThere are times when you tend to consume the least nutritious food because it is easier to eat. This is particularly true for those who frequently have to rush for work. If you are one of these people, you might often find yourself popping a chocolate bar in your mouth for a quick source of ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Why You Should Love Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownYou should love your life because the Bible says God has given us richly all things to enjoy (I Timothy 6:17)! Unfortunately for many people, life is just made up of one struggle after another with little to no enjoyment whatsoever. Some may even resort to using alcohol, drugs, food, or sex to ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Winning In Life - How to Hit the Target Every Time! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe are often told to aim high in life, but we must aim at what we would hit instead. A general purpose is not enough. The arrow shot from the bow does not wander around to see what it can hit on its way, but flies straight to the mark. ~Og Mandino We can aim for the stars, but without clear ...
Views: 2226(2 votes) - You Can Do It - Stop Believing You Can't - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceMost individuals will spend their entire life being told that their dreams are something that they can’t do. “There is no way that you can play football with the boys”, or “No one would make you president”, or “You can’t possibly fly planes with all girls in the military”. It’s really hard to ...
Views: 3637(2 votes) - Your Control Center - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lucy Grace YaldezianTaking a road trip anytime soon? Whether you are driving alone, or with family members, here’s a creative way to pass the time. Imagine that somewhere in your body-mind is a Control Center where all of your body’s systems are monitored. Imagine that this Control Center also monitors the full ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Your Legal Rights after a Vicious Dog (pitbull) Attack - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from William HayesPitbull attacks (And dog attacks in general) can be a difficult topic to address. Dogs are such an integral part of our society and are often considered a member of the family. Yet every year 4.7 million people are victims of dog attacks in the United States, and routinely the pit bull is either ...
Views: 6811(2 votes) - 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) - 5 Ideas to Make This Valentine's Day Really Meaningful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtTake a look at the marketing out right now and see the images that they are trying to project so that we will buy or spend money. Furthermore, they love to put ideas into our heads about how certain gifts will make our partners feel. Not to say gifts are bad, but do they TRULY represent what ...
Views: 2230(5 votes) - Discover the Top 5 Reasons Smokers Resist Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottWhen you stop smoking, your mind and body will initially resist your choice. For days, weeks, or even years after quitting smoking, many smokers come up with reasons to justify a relapse. Do not fear, it is the same with any other kind of behavior or addiction. Quitting smoking is just like ...
Views: 5688(5 votes) - Ensure a Fire-Free Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ashley FordThe holidays are here! Now that the holidays are here we find that many Americans will be spending loads of time at home with family and friends. In the midst of all the holiday fun it is important that we take extra care in making sure that our family and friends stay safe and sound throughout ...
Views: 846(5 votes) - Manifest Your Ideal Relationship with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Priya DeelchandToday, more and more people in all the different parts of the world are looking for the right partner with whom they can “live happily ever after”. Many people succeed and many others find it difficult to find the right person. But who is the right person? According to Don Miguel Ruiz, “The ...
Views: 3886(5 votes) - Overcoming Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Lori Lynn SmithThe major holidays of the year come back to back. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, people spend the most time with relatives. But, as much as we love our family, much of our stress during this time can be due to them along with the actual actions we must perform. Holiday stress can be of ...
Views: 3070(5 votes) - Overcoming the Biggest Obstacle to Sports Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Jack SingerThe Fear of Failure You just split sets with a tough opponent. You won the first easily and he won a close second set. As you begin the third set, you become aware of subtle changes in your approach to each point. You’ve been in this situation before. You are playing it ...
Views: 4244(5 votes) - Veggie Trivia - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowTypically, however not always, complaints and concerns regarding this food group surface more often from numerous Lovely Ladies than any of the other food groups in our repertoire. The usual comments boil down to tasteless selections, queries as to their use and questions noting their flavor ...
Views: 2000(5 votes) - What an Email Inbox is NOT - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Donna LindleyConsider your physical mailbox at home. Would you store pieces of mail in your mailbox that require action? What about mail announcing that your friend has moved and has a new address? How about mail reminding you of an upcoming appointment? I didn’t think so. Your email inbox should not be any ...
Views: 1506(8 votes) - *** What to Do with the Negativity we Encounter during the Course of a Day - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf we are not careful, then other people’s negativity can easily affect us. We don’t have to go to a licensed hypnotist to get hypnotized because it happens every day in our everyday lives. The subconscious mind has no reasoning ability. However, most people on Earth are run by their ...
Views: 2358(3 votes) - ***Could Your Speaking Voice Use Some Work? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen you hear yourself on your voicemail, chances are good that you don’t recognize what you hear. Chances are even better that you not only don’t recognize the sound but that you find it embarrassing, shocking, or revolting. Because you are unable to hear yourself the way everyone does, the ...
Views: 3953(6 votes) - ***Ginger Honey Soy Coffee - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGINGER HONEY SOY COFFEE You would never know coffee is under all this when you are done. Even if you don't like coffee, you will adore this. Forget those $5 lattes. The Cowboy Bible says “Drink thy coffee hot and strong and black,” but all the cowboys but one that I served this to ...
Views: 3717(6 votes) - 7 Quick Exercises to Help You Develop a Business Mission and Vision Statement - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Don MidgettMission and vision statements generate a lot of attention in the business world, ever wonder why? Building a successful business is part of the motivation. After all, you should understand exactly why you are in business. Your employees should not only reflect this but deliver on that ...
Views: 7059(3 votes) - A Case Study in Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jack ZufeltA PERSONAL STORY Like Michael Jordan, I have achieved everything important in my life and work without any goal-setting. I never wrote down that I would be a professional speaker or author of a book. My background would suggest that what I have accomplished in life is impossible. I was ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - Analyzing Dreams—How to Recognize the Negative Influence of Dark Energy - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have had dreams that made you so mad when you awoke that your whole day seemed to be wrecked? Do you understand how to analyze such a dream? Do you think those dreams can influence how you act the rest of the day? Furthermore, have you noticed that such dreams can oftentimes ...
Views: 3051(3 votes) - Be More to Do More - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltFar too many people are trying to do more to be happy instead of trying to be more. Those who seek more peace and happiness in their lives describe what they "do" in a normal day as feeling overwhelmed and unable to get a handle on their lives. When I write the word do on a white board for each ...
Views: 2863(3 votes) - Consumer Complaints: - Raise Your Voice Against Injustice - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Consumer ComplaintsI recently bought a Nokia E-series for my personal use. For 2 months I was getting a really good service from the mobile with sound speakers and good set of headphones. I was really elated. But after few months of buying the mobile the speakers and the display encountered some problems. I headed ...
Views: 2302(3 votes) - Dealing With "Idiots" - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Chris ConnellDealing with idiots is hard. Its one of the hardest areas of my life. Now, before we go any further, yes I realize that seeing someone as an idiot is part of the problem. I am using my phrasing the way I am just because we can all identify with the sentiment. Its has more a draw than “dealing ...
Views: 5250(3 votes) - Enough is Enough ~ How 'Just Enough' Thinking Blocks the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Have you ever thought: "Please, if I can just make enough money this month to get by, or let my business grow just enough to get this goal accomplished?" You believe in the law of attraction and things happen in such a way that your needs are met, but could it be that the 'enough' mind set is ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - Enough is Enough ~ How 'Just Enough' Thinking Blocks the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Have you ever thought: "Please, if I can just make enough money this month to get by, or let my business grow just enough to get this goal accomplished?" You believe in the law of attraction and things happen in such a way that your needs are met, but could it be that the 'enough' mind set is ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - How to Find the Best Possible NLP Training Courses to Assure Your Career Success - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Kevin ColeWith all the stresses and strains of everyday life, many people are turning to a life transforming methodology and set of techniques called NLP – neuro linguistic programming – to help them more effectively steer the direction of their life and improve their performance in business, in sports ...
Views: 676(3 votes) - In My Opinion… - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWe all have ‘em, don’t we? Thoughts and opinions on our government, climate warming, drug companies, religion, the latest fashions, the best TV programs, diets, raising children, hair styles, house colors and whether or not the gal in the next cube is sleeping with the boss. When you get right ...
Views: 1275(6 votes) - Journaling: a moving meditation - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyExercise your mind-body connection An aspect of journal writing that is both fundamental and subtle is its use as a moving meditation. Like the ancient Chinese practice of Qi Gong, journaling can serve to provide a connection between the mind and the body. A holistic awareness of health ...
Views: 2763(3 votes) - Managing Stress - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockStress is something that comes with everyday life, and there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. I am going to share with you some tips that can help you cope with stress and gain back your control. Stress comes from the mind. It's based on our own perceptions and ...
Views: 1284(6 votes) - No More New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sumner Davenport2009 went fast didn't it? How did you do? Each year millions of people have a reaction to the transition of one year to the next. Some people are happy with their results. Others want something to change. Some people exceeded their goals and are excited for their next results. Others are ...
Views: 1745(3 votes) - Set In Motion Positive Energy for Self Growth Step #2 - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Patricia RossDFW TEEN VOICE Prosperous & Thriving Youth BY Founder Patricia Ross http://www.teenvoice.ws/ SHOP ON-LINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.ws Stay Connected: www.hubpages.com/hub/dfwteenvoice and dfwteenvoice.blogspot.com dfwteenvoice@hotmail.com 972-504-6773 As you move forward ...
Views: 1654(3 votes) - Slow Down, You Move Too Fast - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Karen SchachterDo you ever feel like you resemble a hamster on a wheel - running and running and running, with no time off and no chance to catch your breath? This is a common theme among many of my clients, and as a mom of two young children as well as a business owner, it is one I can certainly relate to. ...
Views: 972(3 votes) - The Best Mental Health Counseling: Seven Steps to Stress-less Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Ken Donaldson1) Create a life vision and visit it daily What I mean by a life vision is this: Where are you going? Where are you going in life? And what are you doing all this for? What’s the target? Many people don’t have this target or vision in their lives. They’re just in motion. They don’t ...
Views: 2049(6 votes) - The Key to Success May Be to Find the Right Resources - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Linda PucciI have long been a believer in the importance of having the right resources. That's why I named my business the Inner Resource Center. I have long believed that you can accomplish anything if you have the right tools. In fact, with the right resources, you can transform your life. And you ...
Views: 1494(3 votes) - The Puppy Moment - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAshton Kutcher recently released a video on his fan page telling the story of a woman's experience during the Holocaust. She and her little brother boarded a train as they were told to do. Her brother lost his shoes somehow and she continuously called him stupid throughout the trip. Well, turns ...
Views: 821(3 votes) - The Story Of Everyone's Life - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Deb ScottHave you ever found yourself coming accross a blog post you just had to comment on without exploding? I was doing my regular blog searches, and came across one of those, “ask the expert” questions. The problem: Depressed, out of work, lack of family support, financial devastation, health ...
Views: 1776(9 votes) - The Top 3 Secrets to Think Your Way to Success and Abundance – It’s All in Your Head - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Bonny LinThoughts are forms. Everything physical was at first non-physical. The only way that one physical matter differs from another is in the vibrational frequency. As you think different thoughts, your mind, body and emotions react according to these thoughts and cause you to either move toward or ...
Views: 1391(3 votes) - Thriving After....!Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Ann FryThriving after – a destination point – a place of going beyond – a result of reinvention … or to play on the Star Trek theme: going where you have not gone before. Let me explain. Life has a way of showing up in unexpected ways…circumstances show up. I sometimes call them “landmines.” We ...
Views: 1061(3 votes) - When Organizing, Trust Your Instincts! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroI was working with a client recently to organize her home papers. We were purging papers that were no longer needed, and sorting the keepers into categories so that we could put them into files for future retrieval. So far, so good. My client confided that she considers herself organized at ...
Views: 1685(3 votes) - Why dieting doesn't work and how to use the law of attraction for losing weight - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Frederick DodsonIn the long run, dieting causes overweight. Nutrition and Diet experts take dieting disagree what diet is the best but hardly any of them question dieting itself. But if you look at the real life experience of yourself and those around you, you will notice that dieters are the ones struggling ...
Views: 2103(3 votes) - Your Successful Life Journey Requires You Follow Your Compass - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiNo doubt you've heard the phrase "your life is a journey" before. If you're like most people, you are quite easily willing to accept the statement as true. However, if you're like most people, you also haven't really considered the degree to which it's not only true, but to which it means you ...
Views: 5003(3 votes) - 11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtReading helps us in every area of our lives. It helps us become successful in school and later in our careers and it helps us grow as individuals by either teaching us new information or by allowing us to step into someone else's shoes. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and ...
Views: 1851(7 votes) - The Attitude Of Gratitude –Express Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Brenda BlindenbachOne of the first ways to develop the attitude of gratitude is to express gratitude with your words when someone has served you in one way or the other. Most people find it easier being grateful for the big things that happen in their lives and forget to be grateful for all the small things that ...
Views: 3320(7 votes) - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
Views: 11510(4 votes) - 12 Things You Can Do To Manage The Change In Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Connect With Inspiration12 Things You Can Do To Manage The Change In Your Life The technology is helping world make smaller and faster. People have access to instant information and they connect immediately around the world. Social networking is changing how we interact with the world in general. Prolific access to ...
Views: 1234(4 votes) - 3 Ways to Improve your Mood Instantly! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Daria VerjansFirst of all: Laugh out loud! When was the last time you had a really good belly-laugh? I mean the one where you are shaking uncontrollably with laughter and the tears are streaming down your face? I'm guessing that, for most of us, it's been a while. When we grow out of childhood, there ...
Views: 1681(4 votes) - Bad Relationship = Opportunity for Growth - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan DerryLooking at any negative experiences in our lives as an opportunity for growth, rather than misfortune, will allow our lives to have an uphill rather than a downhill trend. When you use what you learned from a previous relationship to grow and mature you will be in a better position to form a new ...
Views: 1904(4 votes) - Coaches on the Edge ask: It’s 10 PM. Do you know where your funny bone is? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy & Laurie Lawson Coaches on the Edgeelizabeth: As a life coach, I do ask my clients if they are open minded enough to ask the universe questions before they go to sleep at night. I tell them at night their brains are quieter and the grey matter can regroup and consider their requests. Throw in a little intuitive dance and with ...
Views: 1434(4 votes) - How to Achieve a Mindful Moment - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Robin EschlerA pot of beautiful, blooming tea, a relaxing moment and time away from the stresses of the day, a comfortable place to sit and observe the simple beauties unfolding before you, everyone needs such a moment in every day of our lives. “Impossible!” you say? “How can I possibly make a habit of ...
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