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- What The Sandwich Generation Can Bring To The Holiday Table - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Phyllis GoldbergWhat the Sandwich Generation Can Bring to the Holiday Table By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. Are you wondering whether your family dynamics at holiday dinners are going to scare off your daughter's new boyfriend? Do you want to take the family conversation up a notch ...
Views: 812 - Mothering The Hard Way - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldParenting does not come with guarantees. Sometimes it feels as though we are banging our heads against a wall while parenting. We work, we teach, we listen, but we wonder if we're getting through! Well, consider the alternative; there are some basic mothering guidelines that you can choose to ...
Views: 934 - Weight Loss Hypnosis CDs Will Keep You Motivated To Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyWith chilly, winter days ahead for most of us, the prospect of braving the elements to get to the gym or go for a jog does not sound very engaging. Keeping the motivation to adhere to your weight loss goals when the rest of the world wants to hibernate is effortless with self hypnosis for weight ...
Views: 838 - Discovering The Secret Of Exercise Motivation Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyRemaining trim and healthful is critical for many people -- and thus developing an exercise plan is so important. It may surprise you to find out that studies usually demonstrate that only two core kinds of exercise are useful -- which suggests that you can't just select any variety of exercise ...
Views: 874 - Magnetizing Your Desires - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Richard IngersollDo you want to learn more about using the Law of Attraction to magnetize your desires? There is nothing more rewarding than watching your desires begin to manifest around you in your daily life. Beginning a daily magnetizing routine will assist you in bringing your desires into being more ...
Views: 1645 - Clear Vision - 5 Tips For Writing And Completing Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Eduardo RodriguezImagine going on a out of state road trip to a place you have never seen or been to before. You know were you want to go and what you want to do when you get there, but you did not take a road map to lead you. How long do you think it will take to get there? How long before you give up and go ...
Views: 1930 - Quick Tips On How To Build Your Trust In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jennine EstesIt is very important to show your partner that you are trust-worthy....and here are some quick tips. 1. Follow through with what you say. If you tell your partner that you will be home by 8:00, come home no later than 8:00pm. If you are going to be late, call them and let them know ahead ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - ***Moving Beyond "Why" And Creating New Outcomes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyA question frequently asked by individuals overcoming an eating challenge is "Why? Why do I struggle with food and weight?" Asking "why" is great starting question. It certainly makes some sense to uncover the reasons behind why an eating challenge or weight challenge emerged. Asking your brain, ...
Views: 798 - You Can Tell Who Will Succeed Based On Their Speed of Implementation - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenSuccessful people immediately take action to implement their plans and ideas. In contrast, unsuccessful people rarely ever implement anything they learn. They get caught in the learning and analysis trap and can’t move forward and take action. Plus unsuccessful people don’t ...
Views: 628 - Do I Still Burn Fat When I Exercise Intensely? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Yuri ElkaimThis is one of the most frequently asked questions I've been asked in my life as a fitness expert. So, here is the answer - hopefully it makes sense to you! Your body’s first choice of fuel during exercise is carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are stored in the body as glycogen, both in the liver and ...
Views: 1264 - It's Not About The Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Magdalena BallIn my novel Sleep Before Evening, a brilliant teenager named Marianne finds herself slipping down the treacherous path of heroin addiction. While the novel is ultimately redemptive, with a positive outcome and a positive message, it isn’t meant to be salutary or didactic. But fiction ...
Views: 739 - The Gift Of Health - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Chuck SheltonEvery day, every minute, every moment is an opportunity to choose and recreate. It all begins with a single thought. Awareness of your thoughts is of vital significance. To be conscious of the thoughts we think is to deliberately create the experiences we will have. Positive thoughts create ...
Views: 564 - ***The Power of Positive - Create Success With Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyCan we create a better life through the power of positive thinking? Positive thinking is only a small portion of the process of conscious creation, but without it, we haven’t got a chance. People are more successful when they encourage themselves with positive thoughts and hold positive images ...
Views: 740 - ***How To Use Your Complaints And Frustrations To Build A Better Life - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyAre you unhappy or depressed? Do you find yourself complaining about your life? Excellent! The fact that you are discontented and feeling pain are powerful indicators that you are ready to create change in your life. One of the first steps to creating your better life is getting clear on what it ...
Views: 760 - Parents And Children In The New Energy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from George LockettAs parents, should we be worried, should we interfere when our children reach adulthood? Or should the now adult choose their own life path, following their own dreams and intuition? For parents these are difficult questions. A number of children and young adults are looking at the world in ...
Views: 1176 - How To Move On From Break Up And Find Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from George LockettNo one can make us unhappy unless we let them. It is not what happens in our life that brings unhappiness; it is how we choose to react to what happens that sets the mood for our feeling and emotions. I say this to allow you to take personal responsibility for your reaction in every ...
Views: 1132 - ***Tantra, Monogamy And Safe Sex - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandTantra, Monogamy and Safe Sex By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra The concern about safe sex has resulted in a revival of monogamy. But there is no turning back the clock. Sex is out of the closet since the free love days of the sixties. The problem with monogamy ...
Views: 3712(2 votes) - Are You Ignoring Your Own Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Deborah FletcherEach of us is living some form of awareness of our ability to understand more than what is directly in front of our face. We do it every day in the process of managing our careers and family-life. Is it possible that this awareness is some form of psychic abilities that we all possess? I ...
Views: 3504 - Leadership Words-Why We Follow The Leader - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Eric PenningtonLeadership Words- Why We Follow the Leader I'm always fascinated by how leaders (good and bad) use words to get people to follow. It’s a very powerful reality when you think about it. What's critical is why a leader wants you to follow. Often it is not the subject (global warming, quarterly ...
Views: 1696 - Someday It'll All Make Sense - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Derek FeltonWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. - Proverbs 4:7 A relationship that was once good went bad. A business that had potential to grow prosperous failed. Health issues that arose unexpectedly and had you questioning why this was ...
Views: 710 - Busted By The Book - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Austin BondsOne of my friends read my recent article on schoolwork and told me a great little story which I just have to share. In a brief encounter with her daughter, she quickly found out that, as the German proverb states, “He who teaches children learns more than they do.” I'll do my best to recount it ...
Views: 844 - Seasonal Ringtones - Time To Let Your Phone Boost Your Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Grigoriy AnoshenkoWith the holidays just around the corner, it's time to load up on ringtones for the season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or nothing at all, letting your phone welcome in the spirit of the holiday is sure to put a smile on your face. And, with thousands of holiday tones to choose ...
Views: 943 - Home Remedies For Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Giri AnanthaUsing home remedies for panic attacks might not make it go away, but it's possible to reduce them. It's certainly worth trying as it will make use of beneficial methods for overall healthy living. Everyone is unique and your situation may indeed make your panic attacks go away by trying home ...
Views: 1329 - Popular Reiki Misconceptions - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Andrew ChrysostomouAs a dedicated Reiki professional, one thing I find incredibly frustrating is an almost universal belief in a number of 'Reiki myths' amongst Reiki practitioners and Reiki teachers. So deep rooted are these beliefs that one would think they were fact, but unfortunately they are very far removed ...
Views: 2260(2 votes) - Short-term Holiday Letting Proving Popular - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Daniel KirbyA growing number of people appear to be turning away from the usual package holidays and traditional hotels when they travel abroad in favour of renting a holiday home for the duration of their stay overseas - creating new opportunities for those looking to invest in foreign property ...
Views: 696 - Relieve Your Menopause Symptoms By Eating Right - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Dawn OlsenIf you’re experiencing menopause, then you probably remember a television commercial a few years back; (ok … maybe more than a few years back); that asked the burning question, “Who made the salad?” The family sat around the dinner table about to begin their meal. Someone would ask that all ...
Views: 940 - A Brief View Of Some Famous Fitness Models - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Terje EllingsenLiving a healthy lifestyle is a lot more than a hobbyist pursuit. There are a loads of physical and mental benefits that can derive from regular exercise and proper diet. The more rigid and committed one is to a proper diet and exercise regiment, the larger the physical and mental benefits will ...
Views: 1109 - The Three Forms Of Closure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sam VakninFor her traumatic wounds to heal, the victim of abuse requires closure - one final interaction with her tormentor in which he, hopefully, acknowledges his misbehaviour and even tenders an apology. Fat chance. Few abusers - especially if they are narcissistic - are amenable to such weakling ...
Views: 967 - ***Become Your Own Shining Knight And Live Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyChange does not happen on its own. As much as you might wish your life would suddenly take a turn for the better, no one is going to ride up on a white horse and lead you into the land of happily ever after. That does not mean you cannot live the fantastic life you dream about. Instead, it means ...
Views: 910 - ***The Secret To Lifelong Happiness And Success - Take Action! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyAre you disappointed, discouraged and discontented with your present level of success? Are you secretly dissatisfied with your present situation? Do you want more abundance, inner peace, joy, or happiness? Do you want improved health, a lighter body, or an end to a food obsession or ...
Views: 706 - Prayers Versus Spells - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Pamela M. JoyLooking at the title of this article, most people get very different pictures in their heads when they think of the words “prayers” or “spells”. Ask yourself honestly, when you first saw that title, did you get instant pictures or expectations in mind when looking at those words? Most people ...
Views: 7804 - ***Amazingly Simple, Yet Powerful, Essential Stress Buster Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyBecome Aware of Stress In Your Body Stress is something we have all experienced. But we generally haven’t stopped to define stress and understand what is really going on. One of the most common definitions of stress is, “a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or ...
Views: 938 - Time Management Tips: Are You Spinning Your Wheels Chasing Down Call Backs? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenThis time management tip is for sales professionals/business owners helping them to be more time effective and increase their sales. You like activity and lots of it because you think if you’re taking action you’re being productive but frequently you’re shooting yourself in ...
Views: 759 - ***Four Things You Must Know To Create Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette Colby"I am going to lose 20 pounds!" "I am going to get back in shape!" Sure, everybody has a few ideas of what they would like to accomplish. But do you have REAL goals? That is, a goal that you have defined, written down, and committed your motivation, discipline, and drive into? Do you have a goal ...
Views: 773 - ***Nurture Self-Pride In Yourself In 8 Simple Steps! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbySelf-pride is your sense of your own value or worth as a person. It is how much you like, accept, approve, and respect yourself. You can recognize yourself as worthy and capable of loving and being loved. Or, your self-pride can be the biggest stumbling block to living the successful, happy life ...
Views: 1920 - ***How To Take Control Of Your Life In 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyLike everyone in this world, you are looking to improve your life! No matter how well or how poorly you are doing, there are definitely areas where you desperately want to boost the quality of your life. Maybe you want to end emotional eating, overcome depression, feel relaxed and ...
Views: 898 - ***Approval Addiction - How To End Your Need To Please - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyEveryone needs to feel appreciated on a regular basis. This stems from our very human need to know and feel that what we have done is right and worthy of notice. We feel good when someone gives us their love and approval. However, being overly dependent on approval from others, and fearing ...
Views: 11268 - ***Four Common Goal Achieving Pitfalls And How To Overcome Them! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyYou start out with big plans to change your life. Your energy is high and you can see yourself ready to move forward on your desires, goals, and dreams. For the first few days or weeks, things are going smoothly, and then one day your energy is a little less focused. Maybe you reached an ...
Views: 761 - ***Stop Stressing And Start Living! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyDoes your worry generate terrible stress? Do you worry so much that you can't get to sleep? Does the anxiety generated from your stress cause you to engage in emotional or stress eating, or another type of addictive behavior? If so, you're not alone. Worry is a "worst case fantasy" picturing ...
Views: 2221 - 20 Easy Techniques To Increase The Traffic To Your Website Or Blog - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Jo MarkTraffic is the lifeblood of any successful Internet business. Following are 20 easy techniques to increase the traffic to your website or blog. 1. Write articles often and submit them to article directories. 2. Use compelling headlines/titles for your articles and blog to increase the number ...
Views: 651 - ***How To Love And Support Yourself While Trying To Reach Your Goal - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyDuring the course of our lives we experience many transitions. Some of these beginnings and endings are sudden and unexpected, such as an accident, divorce, illness, death, or the loss of a job. Other transitions are a self-imposed process of transformation such as weight loss, marriage, birth ...
Views: 1032 - ***Weight Loss Motivation - Moving Beyond, "Yes, But" - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyHave you ever found yourself stuck in that awful loop of considering weight loss but not taking a step forward? You want to change your life and you keep thinking about it. However, one moment you feel excited about taking some sort of action, but the next moment you feel uncertain. If you have ...
Views: 784 - ***Unleash the Power of Persistence and Never Give Up - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyIf you refuse to quit - you will succeed. We have all heard this basic advice that persistence is your key to success and making your dreams come true. It is your ability to remain committed to your goals, dreams, and aspirations despite many obstacles along the way. Persistence involves ...
Views: 848 - What is Social Networking? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from David RiklanWe’ve all heard the buzz about MySpace.com, and odds are high that you’ve probably heard the phrase “social networking.” It’s even made its way into Webster’s Dictionary. According to Webster’s, social networking is the use of a website to connect with ...
Views: 1974 - Honoring Your Belly: Meeting place Of Body And Soul - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Lisa SarasohnHere's a familiar conversation: Jane is meeting Francie for lunch. After they order, Jane leans in toward Francie and confesses: "I shouldn't be eating. I feel so fat — my belly's so big." A familiar complaint? As you read these words, one out of every two American women is dieting. The ...
Views: 883 - Reiki Healing For The Mind, Body And Soul - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Dawn MellowshipReiki Healing for the Mind, Body and Soul In our modern society people are increasingly taking their health into their own hands and making their own informed choices about what is best for them, rather than relying on Western medicine alone. The current trend for increased well-being is ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - Question Everything - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Andrea Hess“It’s almost impossible to find a job this time of year.” “I probably shouldn’t be doing this on my vacation.” “That’s never going to work for me.” “There’s no other way out of this situation.” These are all comments ...
Views: 1488 - The Uncommon Path To Natural Bodybuilding Success - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Wade McNuttThere are so many voices in the natural bodybuilding community (and yes, I'm aware that by writing this article I'm adding one more). I remember when I first decided to shift gears from training for sports to natural bodybuilding. The first few days of research were so intimidating and daunting ...
Views: 1543 - Have Your "Affairs" At Home - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007 Have Your "Affairs" at Home Illicit affairs are about sex. And it strikes me that at some point we might grow out of their shallow gratification. I can see the jaws dropping. But come on, sex is, well, sex. It's ...
Views: 1125 - Solve Problems And Overcome Adversity – Do-The-Do - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenI say that whatever your problem is, it is also potentially and probably the start of your solution. If you take on a higher awareness, your problem is solvable. Albert Einstein said, “You cannot solve the problem at the level of the problem.” That means, metaphorically, on a ladder with ten ...
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