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- A Spiritual/Psychotherapeutic Retreat - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from John HouckThis article describes what one therapist trained in reparenting methods did over the past few years, including a model of short-term regressive therapy developed in a series of twice a year five day workshops with German nuns conducted from 1992 through 2004. I welcome questions, comments and ...
Views: 3701(1 vote) - Equilibrium December 2004 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Warren RedmanThe invitations have started arriving, the lights are going up, the stores are playing Christmas music and people appear to be bracing themselves for family reunions. There is an air of unreality about all this: a case of people seeming to try too hard, of going through the motions without ...
Views: 850 - Fatloss4idiots - How To Lose Weight Effectively - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Terje EllingsenIf you have ever attempted to lose weight, you may realize how difficult it can be to accomplish. The problem with fat loss is the fact that after you starve yourself to lose weight, you almost invariably gain it back after you revert to your old lifestyle. This is why fatloss4idiots may ...
Views: 1231 - Afraid To Decide On Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Diane ZornFear can paralyze us and prevent us from making good decisions. The unknown scares us and stands in our way of success. As an employment counsellor, I saw many people afraid to take the risk of making a career change and remained in unsatisfying jobs as a result of their fears. Risks are ...
Views: 976 - Too Busy Too Train? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from George HedleyDo you wish your field crews and management people were as good as you? Do they often struggle and fail to do things the way you want them done? How long does it take them to master a new task or idea? Would a regular training program make a difference? I recently surveyed more than 2,000 ...
Views: 782 - Garlic: A Quick Ingredients - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from lan CuxvGarlic, there's nothing like the smell of garlic. It's great in soups and sauces, roasted with meats or on its own, and it's wonderful mixed with butter and slathered on bread and then baked. The scientific name for garlic is Allium Sativum. It is related to the lily and the onion. Although ...
Views: 1181 - Thanks, But No Thanks! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from George HedleyOver the last twenty five years, our construction company has built over 500 projects and hired at least 10,000 subcontractors. As I think back, I don’t recall receiving a thank-you note from a subcontractor, ever! For any reason. It seems like the art of appreciation for your customer has ...
Views: 713 - The Circle - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from margaret deadmonThe Circle A portrait quietly stands vigil during the long evening. Positioned on the solid wooden box it looks out over the many people who have come to pay tribute. Neither the portrait nor what lies inside the box are aware of the sighs, the tears, the murmured whispers. Unspoken words ...
Views: 887 - Let Go To Grow! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from George HedleyAs a business owner, I need to get a huge return on my time. Every year, our company does $40 to 75 million in commercial construction and development. We also manage over 700,000 square feet of leased buildings. I don’t have time to sweat the small stuff. But, I have great people who do! When ...
Views: 735 - Leaders Make Selling A Priority! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from George Hedley"I have some deep concerns about the future of your company. I have some deep concerns about your leadership. I have some deep concerns about the management team you have assembled. Your business is not growing for one reason: You and your management team are not leading by example." This is ...
Views: 767 - Work, Work, Work: Making Each Moment Count - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerTime, time, time. It seems there is never enough of this precious life support. In a previous story about time, I quoted the following aphorism: TIME IS MY FRIEND, TIME IS MY ALLY I HAVE ALL THE TIME I NEED FOR EVERYTHING I WANT TO DO. I received a lot of grateful responses and some ...
Views: 778 - The Hot Tub - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerI swim most mornings at the community pool and then, if there’s time, reward myself with a soak in the hot tub. It's a great tub with room for four or five people, the water is really hot, and you can turn the bubbles on or off. My favorite soak is when I'm alone and the water is still. I ...
Views: 661 - Thank You Very Much – Turning Problems Into Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerI am a martial artist and black belt in aikido, a practice that continues to teach me about life, both on and off the mat. For example, at the end of each aikido practice, I express gratitude to my partners by bowing and saying: "Thank you very much." I've found over the years that sometimes I ...
Views: 830 - Reflections On A New Image - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerOccasionally I have an identity crisis. I think that's good. From time to time I have to ask myself questions like: Who am I? What am I doing? Do I like doing it? Am I good at it? Will it help the world? and How does the world know I'm doing it? It began this time when I asked a friend and ...
Views: 717 - Book Review: Faery Wicca Tarot Deck - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Tarot. Tarot reading is the use of a deck of Tarot cards for purposes of personal transformation and divination. Kisma Stepanich-Reidling is the Official Guide to Tarot. Faery Wicca Tarot Deck, Kisma Stepanich-Reidling, is a valuable ...
Views: 2339 - Practice Makes Perfect: Changing Your Communication Habits One Step At a Time - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerWe are what we do repeatedly, Excellence, therefore, is not an act, It is a habit. -- Aristotle The concept of practice applies to any skill that you want to cultivate. If you take up a new musical instrument, you will need to practice a while before you're ready to give your first concert. ...
Views: 835 - The Power Of Internet And Free Recipes! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Gareth KelleyIs your most passionate pastime or the one thing you take to like fish to water, cooking? When attempting a new venture do you wish to invest money prudently and be very realistic? Then you certainly should search for some great Dutch oven recipes! There are numerous recipes available today for ...
Views: 737 - Definition: Tarot - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoTarot has been used for divination and as a transformational tool for many centuries. A reading revolves around the belief that the cards can be used to gain insight into the current and possible future situations of the subject. Some cartomancers believe the cards help them tap into a ...
Views: 2437 - Book Review: The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Pro - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Accelerated Learning. Accelerated Learning is a style of learning in which one learns and retains information in an intensive and shortened amount of time using various methods which allow you to read, retain, and recollect ...
Views: 2543 - Bug Me Not - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Gayle EversoleNatural Notes on Health - Bug Me Not With Home Grown Plants Bugs have been in an overabundant supply around these parts in case you haven’t noticed. To keep them from biting you, most mainstream sources provide information suggesting the use of DEET based insect repellants. This information ...
Views: 1586 - So You're Breaking Up... - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Aimée CartierPART 1 So you’re breaking up; as a friend said to me during my last break-up process, “That’s always hard, even if it is the right thing.” I feel she summed it up precisely. The ending of a relationship is a process, just like any loss. It requires grief, strength, clearing, and caring. In ...
Views: 1231 - Definition: Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoThe term "accelerated learning" is a very broad term encompassing diverse techniques, methodologies and approaches to teaching and to learning. Some methods which would generally be considered to fall under the title of accelerated learning would be: mind maps, Brain Gym or Edu-Kinesthetics, ...
Views: 7040 - Operations Support Staff - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Wally AdamchikSome businesses and business managers view Operations (the functions and people who produce revenue) as better than every one else. Some firms recognize the critical and complementary role played by those not directly involved in Operations. For most of my life, I worked in Operations, and it ...
Views: 2309 - Manage Them Out The Door - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Wally AdamchikYou are reading this because you’re in a position of leadership. You may have some people working for you who are not quite cutting it. So, you have three options: live with them, get rid them, or help them. Said differently, you can surrender and do nothing, you can “manage” ...
Views: 2433 - The Easier Buttons - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Wally AdamchikOK, you have all seen the commercials, just press the Easy button and troubles go away. And you all know the reality, which is why the commercials work. There is no Easy button--never was, and never will be. However, that doesn’t mean that life is all hard. It may be easy sometimes; it ...
Views: 1869 - "What You Don't Know..." - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Hal Wechsler“What You Don’t Know, Can Kill You?” Most of us secretly subscribe to the philosophy, “what-you-don’t know, can’t hurt you.” Come on, admit it, reading or hearing about sickness and dying makes us antsy and queasy, so we change the channel or delete the ...
Views: 981 - 'No' Hesitation - Say Yes To Saying No - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Colette RobicheauHow often have you found yourself unable to say ‘no’ to someone? It isn’t easy turning down an invite or request. There are many reasons why we might find ourselves unable to say no to requests- anxiety, a sense of obligation, wanting to be liked, wanting to be useful or to ...
Views: 1108 - Cure For Addiction. - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Andre BrinkThis article comes from the experiences I had myself and workshops I have written to assist others in there "struggle with addiction". First and foremost, what is addiction? It is only the result of abuse. To clarify this, I will break it down step by step. Before any person gets to a stage of ...
Views: 1456 - The Bright Side Of The Midlife Muffin Top - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Gregory Anne CoxDern, I wish I'd invented that term "muffin top." Alas some other smart woman got there first--kudos and thanks for the hysterical yet accurate descriptor. Just in case the subject of this article is not perfectly clear let me say it to you plain. A muffin top, outside of Dunkin' Donuts, can be ...
Views: 1092 - Calling All Cell Phone Users - Show Proper Etiquette - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Colette RobicheauDon’t be mad at cell phones, it’s not their fault they interrupt your dinners, movies and business meetings. It’s their owners that need to take a quick lesson on how to treat them. With the advancements of today’s technology it seems like they are showing up everywhere and everyone, young and ...
Views: 901 - Why Is There A Lot Of Buzz Over Hellboy Smiley? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Christiene VillanuevaSetting out free smileys of entertainment megastar Oprah Winfrey and American Idol superhit, David Cook, or even the boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao in what are now downloadable favorites oprah smiley, david cook smiley and pacquiao smiley, caused some email smiley companies to get the ire of ...
Views: 899 - ***It's About the People - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Kelley RexroadHuman Resources is THE topic in today’s world. There are downsizings, union negotiations, pay issues, telecommuting, health insurance, retirement issues and how to save the historic memory in talent. The networking today is social media and that involves people. So, why is the HR ...
Views: 1468 - How To Market Your Home Business - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Diane ZornMarketing a home-based business presents more obstacles than a large business. Most small home businesses have the disadvantage of low visibility, and often a smaller marketing budget. It may call for some creative thinking, but one should approach the problem with the same marketing plan as a ...
Views: 980 - Speak Like A Pro And Make Money Doing It - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Rochelle Togo-FigaOne of the fastest ways to attract clients is to become known as the expert by speaking to groups. Yet, most people would rather be pushed from an airplane than get up in front of a group and speak. No one was ever born a natural speaker. When you watch dynamic speakers, it may seem as if they ...
Views: 874 - Lawyers And Pirates - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from FSB AuthorsI have been surprised since writing my novel, "SILVER -- My Own Tale As Told By Me With A Goodly Amount Of Murder", by a particular question that readers have asked and the frequency with which it has been asked. The question assumes different forms, but it is chronic: "What is the difference ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Seeing The Past - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Keith Bray-flashback to my 20’s, it’s not me today I went to a concert over the weekend to see Credence Clearwater Revival, or what’s left of the group. The music was great, it really was good old rock and roll, but the feelings were funny! There was a lot of gray hair in the crowd, ...
Views: 885 - How To Get People To Respect You - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Peter MurphyMany people around us fail to respect us. Some people use us and take advantage of us, while others talk and behave with us in ways that offend us and hurt us. However, when people fail to respect us it is our own fault. It’s our fault because we have failed to establish boundaries for ...
Views: 1466 - The Narcissist's Addiction To Fame And Celebrity - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: Are Narcissists addicted to being famous? Answer: You bet. This, by far, is their predominant drive. Being famous encompasses a few important functions: it endows the narcissist with power, provides him with a constant Source of Narcissistic Supply (admiration, adoration, approval, ...
Views: 4191(2 votes) - Are You Overweight but You Do Not Have A Diabetes Diagnosis? You Are Lucky! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Emilia KlappPart I It is not a mystery, and researchers do not have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Type II Diabetes incidence that plagues us nowadays as the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diets, our levels of activity (none in many cases) ...
Views: 963 - Hoodia Gordonii Avoid The Scams - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Stephen GommAccording to recent estimates 60% of the Hoodia diet pills on the market are counterfeit. Genuine Hoodia is still available but you need to be careful when buying it. This article outlines the perils and the ways to avoid them. So you want to buy Hoodia Gordonii diet pills, where do you start? ...
Views: 994 - Strategies For Enhancing Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanHave you seen a toddler cry for food and what happens when the mother turns a deaf ear to his plea for food? The child tries to drop a thing on the floor to draw attention. Soon the mother or another family member rushes to the child who is then comforted and given something to satiate his ...
Views: 1625 - Top Depression Treating Techniques Revealed! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Ian SpencerThere are many individuals today who suffer from depression. Most of them suffer in silence, trying to hide the way that they feel from those close to them, as they fear being judged or embarrassed. This is especially true in today’s competitive society where suffering from such a ...
Views: 724 - How To Become An Encourager - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanDebating as a vocation, in my school was a big thing. Students who were good in this segment of the school curriculum were praised, rewarded and those were not too adept at it, were ignored. Unfortunately I belonged to the latter group and it would not be an understatement to say that I did feel ...
Views: 3965 - Taking Up The Challenge To Help Others - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanEven if you put all the sense of benevolence and innate goodness of character that you possess and put them into action, to ‘help’ someone, who you think is in distress or living in a dysfunctional world, it is likely that you and your gesture would be turned down. Any one who has tried to help ...
Views: 1364 - How To Become More Assertive And Confident - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanOne of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One of ...
Views: 14595(6 votes) - Top 3 Cures For Depression Exposed! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Ian SpencerThere are various forms of depression, each having its own cause and effects. Every individual has exhibited signs of depression in various points of their lives. Depression is the result of the mind processing events, examining the situation and negatively responding to it by feeling sorry for ...
Views: 832 - How To Use Adversities To Propel Yourself Forward - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanI do not quite remember who said this but one of the most familiar quotes which I found nearly everywhere I went when I was getting into college was ‘when the going is tough, the tough gets going’. Impossible, as it seemed to me then, the saying was in picture frames, was hung behind doors in ...
Views: 1735 - The Music Age: Listen To Free Online Music And Videos - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Mike GonzalesWant to listen to free online music and watch free videos? Well then check out The Music Age! The Music Age is a social gathering place for music lovers all over the world where the content for the site is contributed by the entire online community. However listening to free music online is just ...
Views: 2904(1 vote) - How To Increase Your Search Engine Ranking - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Nelson TanThe methods employed to increase your search engine rankings may seem like rocket science to you, so you have probably avoided dealing with this issue. I am here to tell you--the time has come to face your website! A high search engine ranking for your website is so essential that if you have ...
Views: 1094 - 7 Essential Homepage Tips To Ensure That Your Site Converts Traffic Into Sales - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Scott MargenauEvery company today has a website. But is your website compelling? Does it reach out to your potential customer base and convert traffic into sales? Well, It Should . . . On average, you have roughly seven seconds to get your message across before the end user abandons your website for one of ...
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