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- Tell the Universe What You Want! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Mary AyersSo what is the Law of Attraction? Simply put it states that whatever we put our attention on expands. It’s easy to notice the truth in this. For example, if you were going to buy a certain kind of car you tend to notice all the cars on the road that are like that one you are thinking ...
Views: 1503 - The Top 10 Best Ways to SCREW-UP The Law of Attraction! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Mary Ayers1. Keep whining about how your stuff isn't coming. Continue to notice several times during the day how much different your life would be “if” you had the things you are wanting. Talk about how this Law of Attraction stuff really doesn’t work because if it did you would have ...
Views: 922 - Creativity and Flow - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Douglas EbyThe experience of optimal functioning called flow enhances creativity, and can be nurtured in our own lives, says the psychologist who developed the concept. Author of "Flow: the Psychology of Optimal Experience" and a number of related books, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced me-high ...
Views: 1600 - Clearing the Fields - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonThe changing of the seasons always provides an opportunity for personal development. Spring is a time to reflect upon one's self and life, clear out old ideas and beliefs, and cut away things from the past to allow for new growth. From the depth of his trance, Edgar Cayce, the great ...
Views: 1550 - A Model for Success in Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Janis EricsonThis past January, my maternal grandmother, Jessie Hunter, passed away after ninety-five exceptional years. I would like to dedicate this article to her, and share with you the model of her success. Born Jessie M. Culp in Detroit, 1911, she was president of her high school graduating class, ...
Views: 1152 - On the One Hand -- And on the Other - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Peter BrentsOn the One Hand -- And on the Other Making Decisions You Can Live With by Rebecca Brents The consequences of a bad decision can range from inconvenience, wasted time, embarrassment, and wasted money ... to the truly catastrophic -- the loss of something valuable and irreplaceable, even the loss ...
Views: 1178 - Life Coaching for Problem Habits: A Model of Change for Life Coaches to Use - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from David Bonham-CarterThis article looks at how a model of how people make changes proposed by the psychologists James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente can be used by life coaches as a framework for structuring coaching intervention, particularly in situations where a client is seeking to break away from a habitual ...
Views: 1622 - Are You Inspiring Others to Succeed? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Paul Lawrence VannLast week while delivering an interactive diversity program at Health & Safety Canada 2007,IAPA Tadeshow and Convention the audience inspired me. How did they do it? I'll explain how the audience inspired me. Speaking in foreign countries is great because the audience doesn't know you and it ...
Views: 2274 - Listen to What You’re Really Saying - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Nancy WassonHave you ever really listened to yourself thoughtfully, and analyzed the deeper meanings and implications of what you were saying? Doing this can be a sobering experience. Recently, after something really positive had happened unexpectedly, I said to my husband Lee, “I don’t believe ...
Views: 1583 - Colon Cancer: What you should know - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from deborah imaniColon Cancer: What you should know.. Colon cancer is currently the number two cause of cancer death in the United States - only second to lung cancer today. In recent years, there has been a lot of good news regarding colon cancer; however, we know now that with relatively very simple ...
Views: 1249 - Where is Your Money Going? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Olivia MalloryEveryday we are bombarded with dazzling images of luxury items we simply "can't do without" and offers we simply can't refuse. All it takes is succumbing to one of these to wipe out an entire windfall. We've been programmed by our culture to seek out instant gratification. We buy things we can't ...
Views: 797 - Tips for Pet Digital Photography Dilemmas - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Kristin MartoriPets are a member of the family, so it’s natural to include them in all sorts of family activities, even family portraits. As with any family member, it can be frustrating after capturing what you perceived to be a fantastic image, to find that you would have an otherwise good picture sans ...
Views: 1148 - How to Avoid Kids’ Blood Sugar “Spike and Crash” - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Yolanda CardenKids love roller coasters. Moms don’t -- well, at least not the ones that take place inside our homes! I’m talking about the “spike and crash” syndrome that describes the rapid ups and downs of children’s blood sugar levels when they eat too much sugar and overly processed carbs, especially on ...
Views: 3686 - Do You Know the Stories of Your Parents and Grandparents? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Kayal RajendranCelebrities such as Oprah, Tim Russert, Tom Brokaw, Larry King, and President Clinton have discovered how enlightening and rewarding it is to write your own story and read the stories of their parents and grandparents. I urge you to pursue preserving your personal history to allow your ...
Views: 1117 - Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Greater Risk of Stroke and Paralyzing Fear - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Kayal RajendranAnticipating National Stroke Awareness Month in May, heart health advocate and patient Mellanie True Hills speaks on her life-threatening bout with atrial fibrillation, a rapid or irregular heartbeat or a quivering of the upper chambers of the heart, to raise awareness in the public about this ...
Views: 4660 - Earn Money Online From Cashback Websites - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Matt TuttIf you find yourself reading this article then there’s probably quite a high chance that you have made a purchase online, as now a days the amount of shopping done online is vastly increasing. I estimate that around 90 percent of the amount of people who shop online are completely unaware ...
Views: 1552 - Just Divorced - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Robert NajemyMargarita’s husband just left her for another woman. Her world has collapsed. She feels rejected, betrayed, hurt, depressed, belittled, shamed, fearful, bitter, injustice and anger and even revenge at times. She fears that she will not be able to cope with life alone. She fears that ...
Views: 908 - The Fear of Truth - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Robert NajemyIt is not easy to be totally truthful with others and often even with ourselves. The main reason for this is our fear or rejection. This fear is often greater even than the fear of death. We identify our self-worth and consequently our feelings of security with how others perceive us and ...
Views: 1091 - Histrionic Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Sam VakninMost patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome which reflects the values of a patriarchal and misogynistic society? A man with similar traits is bound to be admired as a ...
Views: 3553 - Quiet, Please - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorI live in a quiet building in a quiet neighborhood. Awakened at 4:15a.m. by a racket, I couldn’t help but notice it was unusual. A couple was engaged in a squall and had no qualms about sharing it with neighbors when they took it into the hallway. Based on what I overheard, if that relationship ...
Views: 837 - One Simple Technique to Help You Find Hot Deals in Italy - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Enrico ForteWhat can you do to find "real" cheap travels in Italy? On the web you can find lot of different sites where search, book or compare different offers...are you sure it's a good deal? The first thing to consider is that on the net you could search on thousand of travel website...but the number of ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Career Satisfaction - What Does It Mean to You? What Do You Need to be Happy at Work? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Denise TaylorYou want to love your job, you want to have career satisfaction, but have you ever taken the time to think about what career satisfaction means to you? This article outlines the main reasons why people feel satisfied with their job. So read through each of these 8 areas, and decide if they are ...
Views: 4460 - Truths Which Aid Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Robert NajemySome truths which will help us forgive others are (some are based on various spiritual beliefs or Christian concepts which might not be acceptable to you or the subject): 1. All happens according to a divine plan which brings me exactly what I need at every stage of my evolutionary process in ...
Views: 861 - Our Unity is A Scientific Reality - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Robert NajemyFor many centuries spiritual leaders have taught us that we are one family and that the solution to all of our problems is to live in unity, peace, love and cooperation. Christ gave special emphasis to these values and encouraged his followers to think of God as their mutual Father and all ...
Views: 832 - Make Sure You Face the Media Confidently. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Delia ThompsonWe live in an incredibly effective media era. Daily via radio, television, magazines and newspapers we are informed about the in’s and out’s of corporate companies and government departments. More and more people are being called on daily to deal with questions the media may have. This is an ...
Views: 1060 - Learning to be Proactive not Reactive - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Craig HarperOne of the interesting things about my work is that I get the opportunity to see how people 'work'... how they're wired. Typical behaviours, thinking, attitudes, reactions. How they deal with situations, circumstances, events, catastrophes, tragedies, good stuff, bad stuff; life. It's all ...
Views: 6904 - Asking for What You Need - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Carolyn EllisAs I waited for my appointment at the fracture clinic, a number of worries consumed me. I can't drive for six weeks. How will I see the Great Wall of China with an air boot and a cane? I decided to take hold of my emotional state by asking myself an important question, "What is the possible gift ...
Views: 2438 - What Are You Thinking? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Carolyn EllisWhat Are You Thinking? After you separate or divorce, the most important tool you have at your disposal is your mindset. What are you thinking? What are you telling yourself? Is your goal to “survive” your divorce? Do you feel like you’re a failure or “damaged goods”? Your thoughts have a ...
Views: 2025 - Natural Herbal Remedy For Hives - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Evelyn LimYou may find yourself getting hives on a regular basis. This is a very common experience with many. If so, you may wish to consider using a natural herbal remedy for hives. Hives are usually caused by an allergic reaction to drugs or food or may be due to stress and infection. Your body ...
Views: 7924 - Job's Comforters - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Bette DowdellSo there you are in the middle of one of life’s train-wrecks–dazed, wounded, wondering what shoe–or bomb–will drop next, and up walks Job’s comforter. You may remember Job from the Bible. A rich, powerful man, a great father and good in every way was Job ...So ...
Views: 1387 - Thoughts That Keep Us from Hearing God's Voice - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from DavidPaul DoyleAlthough I can remember talking to God as a child, when I was an adult and thought about talking to God, what came to mind was: "Who are you to think that you can talk to God?" There are lots of thoughts that arise within us when we think about hearing God's Voice: "Talking to ...
Views: 1128 - The Effects of Stress on the Brain - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhen the human body first experiences stress adrenaline takes over and causes a chain-reaction within the nervous system. The heart begins to beat faster, the sizes of the body’s blood vessels are changed, and the body actually prepares itself for a frightening or emotional event. Even though ...
Views: 8240(2 votes) - So Much to Do, So Little Time! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneWe recently received a phone call from one of our clients. She was frantic. She couldn't get it all done. There were so many deadlines. There was so much to produce, and there was so little time. We had a conversation with her and within 10 minutes, she gave up feeling overwhelmed, had gotten ...
Views: 1847(6 votes) - How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything, Discovering Your Relationship DNA - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneStart with the idea that how you do anything is how you do everything and it will empower you to investigate how you relate, not just in a love relationship, but also with yourself and all others. This defuses the mindset of looking to fix what is ‘broken' and sets you on the path to ...
Views: 2487(6 votes) - Fun is Not a Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneOh, the pressure! Men and women are trying to find “The One.” When looking for a potential mate, the urge to get in there and make it work is a driving force. People are so busy looking for someone who is relationship material and finding Mr. or Ms. Right that they forget to have ... ...
Views: 1651(7 votes) - Chi - The Energy and Essence of Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Peter BrentsPhysicists have been saying for decades, maybe centuries, and mystics for eons that everything is made of energy. It's one thing to learn that fact as a kid so you can spit it back on a science exam. It's another thing to accept it intellectually. It's something very profound and different, ...
Views: 1447 - 5 Reasons to Promote Your Business with Seminars & Workshops - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Donna DoyonHave you ever considered offering an informational or instructional seminar to attract more clients or customers? If you have, what kept you from following through with it? If you haven't considered it, why not? The benefits you’ll receive—in both income and future ...
Views: 1670 - Real Company! Real Work! Great for MOMS! - by I have been running a bookkeeping service out of my home for 3 years and in November of last year I had found out that one of my clients wouldn’t be needing my services anymore and that meant I was going to be losing $800 a month. I was pretty scared because, we had just purchased a new home in ...
Views: 874 - The Ultimate Baby Boomer Bummer - by Medicare drying up, 401 K’s down, what more bad news can there be for middle-aged adults? The Somatopause, that’s what. The sa-mot-a-what?
The somatopause (sa-mot-a-pause) is the name scientists give to the metabolism slow-down, and loss-of-energy condition that begins in the mid-30s. For the ...
Views: 1968 - Importance of a good Coach - by Have you ever wished someone would:
Recognize your true potential?
Empower you to fully develop it?
Devise an action plan for you to achieve it?
Mentor you to fulfill it?
That someone is your personal coach!
That is the secret to the taking your personal performance to the next level. ...
Views: 3862 - INCREASING EMPLOYEE SATIFACTION AND REDUCING TURNOVER - by Employee retention and turnover are the most objective measures of employee satisfaction/dissatisfaction in organizations. Common estimates of turnover costs range from $10,000 to $40,000 per person, depending on the position; while retention actually increases revenues.
Many companies and ...
Views: 2050 - 12 Tips on Sex in Marriage for the Christian Wife - by 1. Don’t dichotomize your spiritual and sexual life. Sex in marriage is a wonderful gift to be nurtured and enjoyed. Growing sexually with your husband is a godly pursuit. Therefore get in the habit of praying about sex and praising God for this gift as much as you would (or more) for other ...
Views: 74498(7 votes) - TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MILLENIUM - by The last couple hundred years has seen tremendous technological development and change. What awaits us in this new millenium is anybody's guess. Some technology rising to the surface is actually old technology, in refined form, that went basically unrecognized for many years. An example of this ...
Views: 994 - THE STRATEGIC THINKING MINDSET - by Textbooks on strategic planning describe actions taken in the marketplace by competing companies to gain competitive advantage. Major types of strategies are catalogued and given various names by different authors. Often these strategies and tactics are so bold and innovative that they "change ...
Views: 3190(1 vote) - WHAT IS ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP? - by I use the term not just in the sense of a trademark, but more importantly to draw attention to a way of leading. I selected a chameleon for my logo because most people readily recognize it as a symbol of adaptation. Adaptation is a dynamic process of mutual influence. All creatures act on their ...
Views: 39249(11 votes) - Emotional Intimacy - by I’m confident that you recognize both the importance and the value of love in your life. The benefits of both loving and being loved are widely accepted, but have you considered what it means to be in love? Being in love means different things to different people, but true love revolves ...
Views: 1409 - Being Single - by These collages are not about art. They are not meant to be framed for a gallery. They are about me - my likes, my fears, my regrets, and my dreams. I spent my life focusing on others ?trying to please them. I was interested in their opinions, likes, dislikes and desires. I never spent any time ...
Views: 1121 - What Does She Expect Anyway? - by Every woman is different, with her own personality, so what I'm writing here is just a generalization. You need to get to know the women you are with, and find out what she wants. If you aren't willing to do that, then ask yourself why are you dating her? If all she is to you is a pretty women ...
Views: 855 - the Key to super success in life! - by Like most discoveries of this type, its origin was rooted with a need to find a solution to a real life problem. As a father of young children that showed no interest or aptitude in science or to follow my profession (I was a University physics demonstrator). I began a quest to discover what my ...
Views: 1271 - Make a Superb First Impression - by It is extremely important that people have a good first impression of you. Either you make a good impression or you will suffer for it! It is going to effect how your contact views you for the rest of that conversation. It can effect how fast a friendship starts, or how fast business ...
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