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- Control - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinSome of us are admitted control freaks, others of us claim that control is just not our thing. But the truth is that we all have ways in which we use control for various reasons. Usually the need to control a person or situation comes from a need or a sense of lack within ourselves. We need ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Coping as a Tool of Enchantment - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinMany of my readers write to me about the tensions of everyday life. Not only do people wonder how to relax, but people often ask, "How do I learn to better cope with what faces me? Can THE ENCHANTED SELF help with the overwhelming frenzy of everyday life? Can it help when I am really down or ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Coping With Long Term Stress - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Royane RealDo you feel like you are always under a lot of stress? Many of us feel as if we are always worried and pressured, but we are so used to feeling stressed that we take it for granted. Many of us feel stressed because of too little money, and too many urgent things to do, and not enough time ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - Corporate Stress Management - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Nicole AireyThe challenges, importance and impact of stress management in the corporate environment and an analysis of different approaches used in today’s market, and their effectiveness. According to research from Friends Provident in 2009, "almost two thirds of people (61 per cent) say they feel more ...
Views: 3063(3 votes) - 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) - Courage That Changes Your Life - by The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make you feel inferior. D.A. Battista
Courage is fear that has said its prayers. Dorothy Bernard
Courage. It is a word that conjures up images of great and dramatic actions. And yet I realize that we all have the opportunity to be ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Crappy Chaos - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniChaos happens. It happens to everyone. Some people live in a constant state of chaos. It may not serve them but they accept and react to it like it’s normal. Chaos is not normal. Chaos is a direct reflection of your beliefs and how you perceive a situation. In many cases, chaos is simply a ...
Views: 1106(2 votes) - Create “New Beliefs” For Greater Success - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John James Santangelo PhDSuccess is NOT about goal-setting. If it were we’d all have EVERYTHING we want! It’s about creating new beliefs that create new behaviors to produce the goals you want. Can you relate to this: when I was an 8 yr old child, my father said to me; “You’re so lazy.” Now I’m sure he didn’t mean ...
Views: 2003(2 votes) - Creating Your Personal Theme and Resolutions for the New Year – Part I - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Joanna LindenbaumEach December, many of us begin making our New Year's resolutions – lists of juicy and not-so-juicy goals we'd like to achieve over the year. We promise ourselves things like "lose 10 pounds," "create a loving relationship," "take a trip to Costa Rica," or "eat less sweets." Often we accomplish ...
Views: 1463(3 votes) - Creating your Vision - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowCreating your Vision; being able to look into your future through a selection of pictures, words, symbols and shapes creates a visualization of where you would like to see yourself, the direction you think you might be going in and the means in which to make it happen. Generating a map of your ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Creativity and Madness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Paul HoodMuch has been written and discussed about the relationship between creativity, particularly creative genius, and insanity, mental illness. Shakespeare wrote, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: “The lunatic, the lover and the poet are of imagination all compact.” Still, there is to this day no ...
Views: 3166(1 vote) - Dealing with Anger & Frustration - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Debi BerndtIn your everyday life, you may get impatient with the person on the highway in front of you, the checkout attendant at the grocery store and the car in front of you who ordered the ultra-supreme wash that takes twenty minutes. Watching the clock in the mid-afternoon, wishing it was five o’clock ...
Views: 2530(2 votes) - Dealing With Negative People Made Easy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2004 from Peter MurphyI was playing tennis today with one of my tennis buddies. We play once a week and we usually chat about work, professional tennis players and local news. Today he was very negative about the people of the area we live in. According to him they are all thieves and crooks. Now this makes me ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Death Upon Us - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Mark EarlixFor the past many years, many people have asked for a response of what so many of them are currently going through… as they feel the sadness and separations in life in the season of this time of year… and as some are just beginning to come forth from it. In the winter season, from the ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Debt Collection Agencies – How to beat them in 1hr - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew SellarIf you have unfortunately been in debt and had your debts sold to a debt collection agency, you will have no doubt been under stress and been bullied for what is now an epidemic in the UK debt industry. Buying in bulk debts from banks and other institutions for a small percentage and chasing you ...
Views: 5634(1 vote) - Decisions From The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you know the difference between making a decision from the soul and making it from the ego (or personas). If yes, well done! If no, do not fret. This message is designed to give you some ideas for making your decisions from the soul. It is essential when manifesting your life purpose that ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - Decisions, Decisions - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Thelma MarianoIt was the hardest decision of my life. Was now the time to put my mother in a nursing home? My mother, at 83, is fiercely independent and lives on her own. Unfortunately she is becoming more and more confused due to Alzheimers. After the low score on her last geriatric evaluation, the ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Declare Independence from Fear - by The belief that we can think and act in such a way that fear will be banished from our lives is a dangerous fairy tale, a fiction that contaminates personal responsibility and leads to reckless reactivity or paralysis. As long as we cling to the need to send our fears into exile, as long as we ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Desks Are Designed To Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Annie DeakinIf you have ever went shopping for a desk you know that there are many different options to choose from. Desks come in a variety of different styles and sizes. They are made from different materials. You want to pick out the perfect desk because it is something that you will have to use every ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - Developing Will Power and Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Remez SassonMost people admire and respect strong individuals who have won great success by manifesting will power and self-discipline. People in all walks of life, who with sheer will power, self-discipline and ambition have improved their life, learned new skills, overcame difficulties and hardships, ...
Views: 3549(1 vote) - Disabled now enabled because of " The Artist's Way - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2004 from david hartI was injured very seriously and was told I would never walk again. I began painting and creating art at age five and sold my first work at age 14 for $400.00 I was injured at age 38 and had lost all hope while I lay in a hospital bed. I had never really succeeded with my art and music. I was ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Disposition Of The Mind (Part 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellI can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. This quote from Jimmy Dean carries within it the secrets of success, in most circumstances, no matter how terrible the situation is or how hopeless the state of affairs seems to be. If you ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - Do You Make These Common Mistakes When Talking to People? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2004 from Peter MurphyMany moons ago. Talking to people was something I avoided where possible. At the time, I did not know I was unconsciously setting myself up for failure. I kept making the same mistakes without even noticing what I was doing wrong. You may be doing the same thing. Here are three common ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Does the Internet Cure Loneliness or Cause Loneliness? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Royane RealA few years ago a surprising survey discovered that people who spent a lot of time on the Internet were a lot lonelier than people who didn’t spend much time on the Net. This was an unexpected find because many people view the Internet and e-mail as a great way to make and keep connections ...
Views: 4114(3 votes) - Don't Let Motivation Cause You To Fail - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Della MenechellaYesterday my teenage son Matt came home with a less than stellar report card. (Yes, even peak performance experts sometimes have trouble motivating others.) Now Matt is by no means stupid. The reason he got poor grades is because he did not do the work that was required for some of his ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Don't Stop Short of Your Blessings - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonThe one most single thing that can keep you from your blessings is pride. If you’re too prideful to see that you need to change some things in your life then you are cheating yourself. You won’t push through to your blessings. You’ve got to push through. A lot of people stop short of their ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - Don’t move the golf ball - by The sun’s crest peaked over the horizon as Jerry slammed his trunk shut and stepped onto the course, armed to the gills with clubs and a scorecard.
Dew glistened on every blade of grass. Alone, Jerry squared his shoulders and teed off.
He watched his first shot drop half a foot inside the deep ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Don’t Overlook the Support from Those Already in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the lessons that I had heard before, but which was reinforced with me over the last couple of weeks, is that sometimes you can easily overlook the resources available to you when they are immediately in front of you. That bit of wisdom came to light as I was marketing my most recent ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Dream Power - Basic Notions and Advanced Techniques of Mind Empowerment - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Christina SponiasThe scientific method of dream interpretation provides you with the most accurate instant translations of the meaning of dreams. This ability gives you many advantages in life because your dreams are produced by the wise unconscious mind that answers all your questions in dream messages. The ...
Views: 1782(2 votes) - Dreaming of a house? Plan it! - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Robin WilliamsOne may dream a lot about a perfect home but when it comes to achieving the same in reality, complications automatically seep in. The apparent gap between ones dream house and reality is due to the lack of proper house planning. House planning is a time consuming process. Once the planning ...
Views: 670(1 vote) - Dress Up Games and Your Closet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Erin PeterssonA game every girl and woman should play on a regular basis is the dress up games that help you determine what stays and what goes in your wardrobe. If you shop on a fairly regular basis, or even if you just buy new school clothing once a year, you should take control of your fashion by keeping ...
Views: 2009(3 votes) - Dwelling in the Land of Tranquility - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Jerry LopperAre you dwelling in the land of tranquility or the land of turmoil? Given a choice, which would you select? a). A life surrounded by peace, tranquility, and love, or b). A life surrounded by strife, turmoil, and anger? Many people will say they would pick a), tranquility, given a choice, but ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Dynamics of Bioenergy Medicine & Healing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Michael CohenRaphaYad Bioenergy Healing is the dynamic technique that is at the cutting edge of Bioenergy Medicine and Healing. Throughout a persons life emotional and physical traumas as well as conflicts impair the connections in their body. These in turn cause blockages and cellular degeneration, ...
Views: 3118(1 vote) - Early Morning Thoughts! - Part XXXIV - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Friends Part XXXIV - Some early morning thoughts: . Look deep, deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. - Einstein . Man no longer regards Nature as being divine and feels perfectly free to behave towards her as an overwhelming conqueror and tyrant. - ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Easy-to-Follow Guide in Making Scrumptious Cake Balls - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinIf you have an upcoming party, you might be thinking of a fancy finger food that would appeal to everyone. For children’s party, baby showers or any other gathering, a sweet dessert is always a big hit. Such food item with a rich taste would complete a heavy main course. You may consider serving ...
Views: 1936(2 votes) - Easy-to-Follow Guide in Making Scrumptious Cake Balls - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinIf you have an upcoming party, you might be thinking of a fancy finger food that would appeal to everyone. For children’s party, baby showers or any other gathering, a sweet dessert is always a big hit. Such food item with a rich taste would complete a heavy main course. You may consider serving ...
Views: 1936(2 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping Into the Qi - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Elene GuschEven if you are in the midst of being treated with acupuncture or other methods of healing, it’s always useful to find ways to help yourself in between treatments. Emotional Freedom Technique is a deceptively simple use of common acupuncture/acupressure points that you can learn in just a few ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence and the Gentle Art of Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Susan DunnHaving just returned from a cruise, where I was seated nightly with a table of 10 stranger, I was reminded of the many definitions of ^emotional intelligence.^ When I ask laypeople what EQ means, they respond “common sense,” or “manners,” or “knowing how to get along.” These are good ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 725(2 votes) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 669(2 votes) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Escaping the Two-Income Trap - by "The Two-Income Trap -- Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke," by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, describes an escalating condition in American family finances:
“…the people who consistently rank in the worst financial trouble are united by one surprising ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Establish Key Connections – Connect To Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherThe relationship you develop with yourself will be the most pivotal connection you make in your lifetime. This is the link that allows you to understand what you want, who you are, and how you want to live your life. Your self-connection will ground you and give you a sense of certainty that ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Estate Planning: Importance of a Valid Will - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Smith Gilliam Williams MilesEstate planning is essential for anyone who owns property, has a family, or has assets that they plan to bequeath after death. The longer you wait to take care of your Gainesville, Ga. estate, the more difficult it becomes. And if you pass away without a valid will then the potential problems ...
Views: 653(2 votes) - Evangelical Skepticism: Pursuing Your Right To Be Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Maya FrostMichael Shermer speaks with the energy and passion of an evangelist, so it's not too surprising to learn that he used to be one. What is surprising is that he has made a 180-degree turn in his approach to belief. As a college student at Pepperdine University, he knocked on doors to spread the ...
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