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- Why I Get So Angry Right Now at the"People Who Have So Much" - by On December 4 of this year,it will be two years that my husband George will have died from complications of a stroke.I am a heavy set person,who,because of disabilites,cannot work.My 19 year old son lives at home with me,and works to help support the small government pensionsI receive.The labor ...
Views: 821 - Preventing Learning Disabilities in Children - by © Martyn Carruthers
When I am asked about pressing social problems, I think of parenting. This article presents some observations about co-dependent relationships between mothers and their sons, gained while coaching people to clarify their relationships using the techniques of Soul Centred ...
Views: 1417 - Your Flab To Fab 15 Minute Fitness Solution - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Robert AdamsBy Robert Adams CPT/Fitness Coach N.E.S.T.A – National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association Ok, so you just got done reading the latest monthly issue of your favorite fitness and health magazine about the newest and latest exercise program and you are more confused than ever on what is the ...
Views: 2790 - 6 WAYS TO BLAST YOUR HOMEBASED BUSINESS TO THE STARS!! - by #1. Get into a business that has exclusive rights to sell products that will in the near future be in high demand in the world's marketplace and provides you with a top notch website. Getting into a business that produce such products reduces competition and leaves a wide open niche market for ...
Views: 866 - Power Words - by One of the most amazing areas of self-creation comes in the form of words. The things we think and say to ourselves and the things we think and say to others carries a creative surge of power. This is an area of creation that is often underemphasized. It is truly incredible how we can become so ...
Views: 1185 - POWER WORDS - by One of the most amazing areas of self-creation comes in the form of words. The things we think and say to ourselves and to others carries a creative surge of power. This is an area of creation that is often underemphasized. It is truly incredible how we can become so unaware of the words that ...
Views: 887 - The Clay Pot Connection - by I really love gardening. When we were kids, my father, rarely home as a ship’s captain, made a huge garden in our back yard. We grew lots of vegetables that I never ate, but it was the collaboration and time spent that I truly loved.
Now, as an adult, I no longer live in a house with a big ...
Views: 1005 - 7 Easy Steps for Remembering Names - by Do you ever get frustrated because you cannot remember someone’s name just minutes after you’ve met them? I used to. Then I learned this simple technique for remembering names and now everything has changed.
I am going to show you seven things that you can do quickly and easily everytime you ...
Views: 2217 - When Positive Thinking Doesn't Work - by We’ve all heard it said, “Think positive, think positive, think positive!” The fact of the matter is that forcing ourselves to think positive has very little value when it comes to making any permanent changes in our lives. Sure, we can force ourselves to think positive for a few minutes or a ...
Views: 1134 - How To Become An Expert - by Have you ever noticed that experts make more money than generalists? That's because they specialize and generalists generalize. Or, as Zig Ziglar says, they are a wandering generality.
How did I become an expert in certain areas? How have others always done it? It's really simpler than you may ...
Views: 822 - It works! Knock-Their-Socks-Off, Wildly Effective Advertising - by Have you ever noticed that most ads suck?
For example, you probably saw and heard about 400-600 ads yesterday. How many of them do you even remember?
Why do most ads suck? Because marketers and advertisers follow trends. If everyone's doing it, it must be right.
Tsk, tsk. I can just hear ...
Views: 1135 - The Grey Knit Vest - by When I was little, the sun rose & set on my Grandpapa. Frozen forever in time are memories of wire rimmed glasses and a grey knit vest that almost always had chocolate covered raisins in the left pocket. Grandpapa always read to me. I'd curl up beside him and listen, spellbound.
When Grandpapa ...
Views: 1040 - Change In a Right Direction - by My story begins with the harsh realization that I could no long continue working in the entertainment field, most of the years of training and experience had not prepared me for leaving so young.
All of what I did for a living was physical; and after several doctor's, It was time for my ...
Views: 1066 - REBOOT "Those People" Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Stephen AlbertIf there is one area of life which causes a great deal of anxiety for the average human, it is facing “the unknown.” The unknown, no matter of what type, creates a degree of fear which automatically sets up a mental, emotional and physical response in our body. Very young children are not ...
Views: 874 - The secret that the self-help gurus, psychologists, and counselors haven't told us ... because they don't know it! - by All of us have had moments where we believed that we had more potential than we were using. We just knew that we could get a better job, make our marriage better and improve family relationships. Surely we could learn more - faster!
There are thousands of books and tapes urging us to get more ...
Views: 977 - Stop Talking to Brick Walls - by A new discovery called ICTech (I see tek) tells us that people are born with an automatic response to information. They feel good and understand clearly when this in-born response is used. The way your brain was born to respond to input of any kind is called the Natural Style. Research shows ...
Views: 1754 - 10 Ways to Ease Anxiety And Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Bill UrellAnxiety attacks aren't always composed of sudden, debilitating bouts of depression, melancholia, and worry like some people would have us think. As a matter of fact, anxiety and stress is at it's most troubling when it creeps up on us slowly, in the course of our daily lives. Instead of being a ...
Views: 8439 - What Is A Dry Drunk? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Bill UrellWhat is a dry drunk, and the 'dry drunk syndrome', as it is sometimes called? It can best be described as someone who fits one of two conditions. The first is someone who has given up drinking and drugging and not made any internal or emotional changes, they stay the same but the substance use ...
Views: 4689 - Communicating Your Business in 60 Seconds - by “It took me eight months before I finally got my first lead from this networking group,” a woman (we’ll call her… Megan) said at one of my networking meetings. I was shocked. Eight months! My first sale had come in the first meeting and nearly every meeting after that. What were we doing ...
Views: 3563 - Don 't Fight the Fear! - by In this article, I'm going to explain why so many people have so much trouble with anxiety, and what you can do to have less trouble with yours.
Anxiety is the most common psychological problem for which people seek help. The 1999 Surgeon General's Report found that 13% of the U.S. population ...
Views: 3036 - Overcoming Stagefright - by Your hands shake, and drip with sweat. Your voice cracks. Your legs threaten to collapse. Your mind races. Your heart drowns out all other sounds with its powerful thumping. Any minute now, the audience will break into small groups to discuss what a loser you are!
You've got stagefright. ...
Views: 3717 - Change the Picture, Change Your Life - by Our lives are the byproduct of what is on the inside of us. Each of us has mental pictures in our mind and soul, which have been shaped and developed by what we hear, see, and say. Many of the pictures in our lives are wrong and must be removed and replaced with new images of the way we want to ...
Views: 1101 - Change the Picture, Change Your Life - by All material presented here is protected under Federal Law. Reproduction in whole or part without the expressed written consent of the author is strictly prohibited by law. ?2000 All rights reserved.)
Introduction/Training Module #101 - How Do You See Yourself?
Close your eyes for a moment, ...
Views: 944 - Spiritual Empowerment - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Diane BrandonThose of us on the spiritual path have by and large undergone profound shifts in the past decade or two. We have sought “enlightenment,” more peace, positive energy, and healing. One of the most significant shifts, I feel, is that towards what I would call “Spiritual Empowerment.” If ... ...
Views: 2708 - What Do You Know About Fat, Skinny? - by I earnestly desire to gain weight as much as many of you reading this article would like to lose it. I believe what I am going to share with you here is both simple and yet, profound!
I am 5¡¯ 10", 145 pounds. What do I know about weight gain?
I have no secret formulas, no instant diet ...
Views: 896 - Carbohydrates - by There seems to be a lot of misconception today regarding carbohydrates. Although our bodies need carbohydrates to survive, many of us are consuming the wrong types of carbs.
Simple Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide "fuel" for our body. Once ingested, carbs turn to ...
Views: 1389 - Tips on Understanding and Living with a Child Who has Autism - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Connie LimonGrowing up with a friend or a sibling who has autism can be frustrating if you don’t understand what having autism is all about for that friend or sibling. Children with autism sometimes have a difficult time understanding what we say or what our facial and body expressions mean. You should ...
Views: 1964 - UNDERSTANDING MRSA AND VRSA - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from George L Fiedler IIIThere is an uprecedented pandemic in our midst concerning an organism that lives on everyones skin surface. It is a well known bacteria named Staphylococcus Aureus. Of itself it is harmless and a bacteria that is genetically personal to each individual. However over the decades, with the overuse ...
Views: 1041 - Internet Paralysis Costing us our "me" Time - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Jack WittIn a time not so long ago in my memory, hard working adults re-centered by experiencing “me” time to decompress from demanding jobs and get more in tune with themselves. There were no cell phones, beepers, or Internet. People indulged in good books, had ample stress free vacations, took ...
Views: 901 - Getting Married Soon? Five Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say "I Do" - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Rod LoudenAfter what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You’re excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you’ve got all the important questions asked and answered. Are the guests seated properly? Did we give the florist a deposit? Are all the relatives ...
Views: 1306 - Life Lessons From Virginia Tech - Appreciate the Happiness of Your Life Today - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealTwo things have happened to me recently that really affected me a lot. One event of course was the shocking killings of thirty two students and teachers at Virginia Tech in the United States. The other thing that happened that affected me a lot this week was an accident that I witnessed ...
Views: 1000 - Emotional Pain: Friend or Foe - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Rod LoudenWith every emotional and/or physical painful experience in life, you have the opportunity to write and store knowledge about pain. You add new volumes every year. Moments of unhappiness, confusion, failure, depression, and the act of making the same mistakes over and over, all present the ...
Views: 1873 - The magic of Intuition - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Julia NestlerWhat is intuition? Intuition is a wonderful ability we all are gifted with as human beings. It is often called our Inner Guide, since it secretly reveals to us what we should do or pay attention to in many important situations. Intuition has nothing to do with our rational thinking, it ...
Views: 797 - Real Alternative Heath - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Steven J. MonkiewiczTaking responsibility for your health – is alternative medicine at it’s best! You hear lots and lots of discussion about what is alternative health care and what isn’t. You can talk about nutrition, stress relief, botanicals, whatever. All of that can become just another sidebar to the real ...
Views: 711 - Seven Easy Steps to Improve Your Concentration Powers - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardPerhaps you have heard the old saying “If there is a will, there is a way”. Many say that the same holds true with concentration. If you can learn to harness your power of concentration, then you will have the willpower to do just about anything. Perhaps you have even heard the ever ...
Views: 2389(1 vote) - A Cancer Healing Story - Full Responsiblity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Pamela SaundersOne day, in the 1970s, I had what was—for me, at the time—a revolutionary thought. I was about four years into a bout with cancer. I’d had six surgeries and was beginning a chemotherapy regimen that, unbeknownst to me, would last for three years. I was a working singer/actor, and was tap dancing ...
Views: 974 - Rekindle The Motivation Fire - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Deborah ShaneRe-kindle the Motivation Fire By: Deborah Shane “Today, take responsibility for your life. Have the courage to live it to the best of your ability”. Frank Richelieu, the Art of Being Yourself One of the hardest challenges we all face in our lives is staying motivated. Whether it’s our job, ...
Views: 800 - The Formula For Financial Success (from the Oprah Winfrey Show) - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Formula For Financial Success (from the Oprah Winfrey Show - Updated) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Money, Finance, Financial Success, Money Management, Financial Independence Web Site: http://www.craiglockbooks.com Publishing Guidelines: We hope that the ...
Views: 3454 - A Parenting Tip - The 3 Top Mistakes Parents Make - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldParenting is an exhilarating roller-coaster ride at its best. At its worst, well, no one wants to even go there. Is there a way to put the parenting odds more squarely in your corner? I think so. While there are no guarantees when it comes to parenting, there are some basic concepts that are ...
Views: 830 - Feng Shui & Front Doors - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Lori GrearI know, I know, you expect me to tell you to get out the red paint, right? Red is the color associated with power, and is very popular in the Far East on doors that are facing the South. I would much rather discuss the ways you can create a powerful entry without much effort and without ...
Views: 6463 - Sexuality and Spirituality – Strange Bedfellows Or Natural Partners? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Anthony FleschSex. Possibly the most loaded word in any language, and with good reason. Sex reaches deep down into who we are at our core, and tells truths about us that are undeniable. Freud tapped into this over a century ago, and his insights still reverberate across the decades, and did a lot to break ...
Views: 1036 - Three Ways to Increase Credibility in Your Messages - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Bonnie BudzowskiBy Bonnie Budzowski President, InCredible Messages, LP We say “yes” or “no” to a message or a person long before we have time or information to process things rationally. Kevin Hogan, author of The Science of Influence, explains it this way: “When you first meet someone, millions of neurons ...
Views: 1283 - Do’s and Don’ts for Socializing with the Boss and Clients - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Dianna BooherAllie’s bubbly personality gave her an edge as regional manager of Men’s Sportswear for a prestigious department store chain. As her departments became top revenue producers for the nation, her paychecks grew—as did her popularity. Soon, it was longer and longer lunches when she met with the ...
Views: 2659 - You Can Lose Weight and Maintain Weight Loss with God’s Help - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Steven ShermanLosing Weight, Proper Sleep, Sufficient Amounts of Water, Praying and Memorizing Scripture are Strategies that Lead to a Healthier Body, Soul & Spirit. Chapter three of the Gospel of John records the account of Nicodemus and his private meeting with Jesus. Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish ...
Views: 4051(1 vote) - When You Hate Your Job and Can't Leave - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Denise TaylorYou hate your job, but what specifically? Take this structured approach to get some clarity, and identify some action to take. It's unlikely you hate everything, there must be something that is good, and other elements that are ok. Step 1: Take some time (perhaps over the weekend) and put down ...
Views: 2261 - Goals are Moving Targets - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Chris Waugh"Three tries for a dollar," shouted the midway huckster above the din of the crowd. "Shoot a duck and win this giant gorilla." The stuffed animal had an affable sneer; it was cute. I eyed the yellow plastic ducks as they swam across the plywood ocean at the back of the booth. Each little ...
Views: 845 - How To Be Confident In Talking To People? The Answer Is One Little Word. - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Paul BartonCopyright ® 2007 W. Paul Barton So you want to be confident in talking to people -- dates, people you want to meet, anyone. If I were a $150 per hour consultant (which I am) I might make a lot of money helping you do that. But, since the answer is just one word -- only 7 little letters, ...
Views: 5926 - Goals are Moving Targets - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Chris WaughI was raised on the Oregon Coast, and I enjoy hiking in the woods. A while back, I signed up for a class on wild mushroom identification. I learned the basics of finding, recognizing and cooking some of the many varieties of edibles in the rain forest. I learned to find some basic varieties: ...
Views: 746 - 10 Truth's About Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Jeanna GabelliniFor those of you who tend to use only your logical mind to create wealth, you may want to sit down. Here are a few rules of prosperity that guarantee results. Truly know what you want. Then put your request out for others to hear. If you can formulate the question, you WILL get an ...
Views: 951 - Feel the Guilt and Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Suzanne BlakeFeel the Guilt and Do it Anyway! By Suzanne Blake Being “Selfish” Can Benefit Others Would you believe that taking care of yourself first (in other words, being “selfish”) is good for you and for everyone around you? We are often programmed to disregard our body's signals and our own ...
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