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- How To Manifest Using The Law of Expansion - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Anne HartleyI stumbled across the law of expansion accidentally more than 20 years ago, when I was working with a client to improve her financial situation. My client had a problem with debt and never had any money left over for the things that were important to her. At first I worked with her on a ...
Views: 1219 - Financial Success or Environmental Mission? <br>Now You Can Have Both - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Shelia NorlingHave you ever wished you could create a financially secure future doing something that helps the environment? Usually we have to choose between what we do for money and what we do to support the environment. Now, at least one opportunity provides both. Imagine having a service you can offer ...
Views: 941 - Discover Current Acne Medicines that Might Help You Win Your War with Pimples - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Patricia WagnerIf you suffer from acne, you may be wondering what type of acne medicine is best for you. Since there are a number of choices for you to try, you need to find out what they are so you can check them out. For example, why not investigate over-the-counter products at your local drugstore? There ...
Views: 1050 - Does Depression Treatment Make Sense? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Alex MatisDoes depression treatment make sense? If you ever suffered from depression as a patient or had to deal with depression as someone close to a patient having this mental illness, you most certainly will have had doubts like this in your mind or will have had arguments about this question. It seems ...
Views: 1399 - Core Training Exercises for Core Strength - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Joey AtlasThe right core exercises can mean the difference between great progress and definite results with your core training program or not getting any results at all. There are hundreds of muscles in the core of your body - the abdominals (all layers), lower and mid back, pelvic region, obliques and ...
Views: 2869 - What is Your Personal Change Style? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Laura KoehneFear of change is overrated. This quote from Ketzel Levine of NPR’s Morning Edition came at the end of her year long series on life changes. The career transitions chronicled on this radio program are astonishing – from doctor to real estate strategist, fireman to magician – and first hand ...
Views: 1618 - Debunking the Myth of Failure - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Laura KoehneI have a long, bitter relationship with the fear of failure. As a recovering perfectionist, I tend to go straight to my worst imaginings (like total public humiliation) whenever I start to critique my own performance. But a funny thing happened the last time I grappled with this fear: I ...
Views: 1303 - Getting Clear: Do You Need a Coaching Group? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Laura KoehneShould you join a coaching group to help you get clear on a critical life decision? Group coaching is both fun and daring: You lay it on the line with a group of like-minded people, develop a community of support, and get the benefit of group members’ varied experiences and perspectives. It ...
Views: 1467 - Yes You Can - Work At Home - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. Keywords: Work at Home, New Middle Aged Group, New Beginning, Starting Over, New Start © Copyright Arthur Levine 2007 Words: 875 Yes You Can – Work At Home You have probably wondered whether people like ...
Views: 868 - How Essential Oils Differ From Dried Herbs - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Melodie KantnerEssential Oils are the heartbeat of the plant kingdom, and are perhaps the most exciting life-giving substance we have in the world today. They represent in plants what blood represents in humankind - life! This heartbeat is the energy that was created to deliver the nutrients into every cell of ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - Meditation & Being Present - The Art of Paying Attention - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Curtis G. SchmittFor many of us, the phrase "pay attention" conjures up memories of parents, teachers, and maybe even bosses who would scold us for not being focused on what they felt we "should" be focused on. But paying attention has a much deeper and fundamental meaning. Paying attention is the equivalent of ...
Views: 1115 - Make Time For Important Things By Making An Appointment With Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Shafir AhmadWe only have a limited amount of time each day, and it is important that we get as much as possible out of our day. Often we are inundated with things to do that are urgent, and lots of stuff that just happens to need to be done today. If we do not know how to prioritize these tasks, we may ...
Views: 1067 - 10 Powerful Steps To Abundance - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Lynnea HagenBE GREAT! I recently received an email from a busy attorney that said simply, "Lynnea, help! I need abundance! Contact me." Hmmm. What's wrong with this picture? He's busy, but he doesn't feel like he has abundance in his life. How often do you feel that way? I believe that most of us yearn to ...
Views: 1285 - Accelerated Learning in Busy Times - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Leon NelsonConsiderations about a new learning approach for busy people! We are all aware of the great importance of continuously improving ourselves personally and professionally in response to constant changes in our busy lives. It’s what I called “Living the Future now”, which literally means “doing ...
Views: 1158 - Who's Older, You Or Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Cecelia YapYou Reckon Who's Older, You or Your Body? Could your body's age be older than your chronological age? Chronologically you're 45, but your body in terms of age, could be 53...... Ah....Your body's already on the verge of "retirement" but you're only 45...... Can you do something about your ...
Views: 2772 - Phobias Explained - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Ian BracegirdleIn an earlier article Phobias - A Description I told you about the way Jane reacted when confronted with a snake. What follows is a brief introduction to the model I use to explain phobic reactions and why they are so very real for the individuals that experience them. All phobias are ...
Views: 1891 - Easiest Butt Shaping Exercises for a Super Sexy Butt - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Joey AtlasEverybody wants a nice butt. And with the right butt exercises anyone can have a good-looking, firmly lifted bum. Men & women, young or not so young, underweight or overweight – getting a nice set of glutes is a function of following a series of targeted exercises that bring about the ...
Views: 12763(1 vote) - Managing Conflicts with Loved Ones, Helps Love Grow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Nora Femenia,We are all sure that having peace and harmony in our relationships keeps us healthy, vital and productive. We all know that, on the other hand, conflict can make us tense, sick and unhappy…only because we are scared of its consequences. Unfortunately, harmony gets broken because we ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - 5 Rules for Saving Money at the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from John JanneyThere are lots of ways to save money, and any method you can add to your money-saving toolbox will help you better achieve your financial goals. Whether it’s putting more money towards retirement, a college fund, a down payment on a home or automobile or that vacation you’ve been dreaming about, ...
Views: 856 - Conflict of Libidos - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldConflict of Libidos? Libido refers to sexual drive. Over the course of the human life span, libido can increase or decrease depending upon numerous factors. Those factors can be divided into biological, psychological and social. Of the biological factors, a woman’s menstrual cycle is ...
Views: 1601 - Bless the Coach - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldBless the Coach Be it t-ball, baseball, soccer or hockey, most little league coaches are there for the love of children. For some it’s even more personal. Their kid is on the team. The value of participation by children in little league sports is manifold. Children get to learn the game, ...
Views: 1468 - Choosing Mr. Right - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldChoosing Mr. Right Some women find it difficult finding Mr. Right. They may be jumping into the relationship too quickly. These strategies may save a lot of disappointment and hurt: Determine if this should even get started: For whatever reason, men of limited virtue seem to have radar for ...
Views: 1136 - A guide to Travel Health Insurance - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Jimmy ChuangNone of us want to think about all the things that can go wrong when we're on that much needed vacation, but the truth is, many things can. You could become ill while away, or you could even get sick right before the long awaited day has arrived and not even board that pre-paid cruise ship at ...
Views: 1278 - The 7 Secrets of Successful Living - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Rob Parnell1. You are the expert on you. You don't need anyone to tell you what you're like or what your are capable of. Nobody else knows you as well as you do. Therefore, you are the only person who can and should decided what is right for you. No-one else's opinion matters. 2. You are not broken; you ...
Views: 1625 - Top Ab Exercises for Targeted Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Joey AtlasYour choice of ab workouts can mean the difference between great progress and definite results in your abdominal area or not getting any results at all – and possibly being injured. There are hundreds of muscles in the torso - the abdominals (all layers), lower and mid back, pelvic region, ...
Views: 3891 - Seven Insights into True Silence - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaWe all have within us a vantage point -- a very special part of ourselves within which we may be at peace regardless of what goes on around us. This yet-to-be realized state of ourselves may be called conscious self-awareness. Through its power, instead of being pulled down into painful ...
Views: 971 - Are you seeking a MLM opportunity to start for your home based business? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Dale ThomasA great MLM, AKA Multi-level Marketing or Network Marketing, opportunity is to work from home. A home based business can give you the income and the freedom you are looking for and deserve. You can do the things that YOU want to do: be there for your children, cook dinner… and still ...
Views: 1384 - The Challenge of Merging Your Lives - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Margaret PaulLily and Don, both in their 40s, decided to get married after dating each other for a year. Lily’s children were in college, while Don still had children coming to his house every other weekend. They discovered early in their marriage that it was one thing to date and quite another to ...
Views: 2625 - Is there a relationship between panic attacks and depression? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Kiowa JacksonWell, the short answer is YES… Here’s the details: In the first place, chronic panic disorder can easily cause depression. This is most likely to occur in people who are exhausted from the chronic anxiety that can come with panic disorder, and also people who have developed agoraphobia (i.e. ...
Views: 1201 - The Characters of a Meeting: Which One are You? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Craig HarrisonIn the Star Wars movie's famous bar scene you knew, by appearance, what zany character was sitting beside you. Each character had a distinctive look. Yet in meetings you may have no idea the constellation of characters that you're meeting with. That's because their normal outward appearances ...
Views: 2404 - Imagination: The Key to Dream Fulfillment and Creative Expression - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from William G Jr CovingtonImagination is the foundation upon which breakthroughs that improve life's quality are made. Just one thought, if pursued and realized can have substantial positive outcomes. Writing in the early 1900s, French psychologist Theodule Ribot noted that the inventive process comes from desire, which ...
Views: 1302 - You Are Already Good Enough To Be Enlightened - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Elysha ElyshaJust as you are, right now, is good enough for you to be the enlightened one that you already are. Absolutely nothing more for you to do to get it "right." You are already "right." You are the living one itself, the beyondness itself in which all things are begotten from, sustained by, and ...
Views: 1496 - Are you a winner? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2007 from John PhillipsOver the last several years I have had the opportunity to meet many successful people. It has been my pleasure to meet every type of person from real estate professionals to movie stars. Each one of these people have a different story but they have one thing in common. PERSISTENCE! I have also ...
Views: 1060 - The effects of genetic and environmental factors on IQ - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2007 from Alexander RoulinskiFor the last 140 years, scholars have been preoccupied with identifying the exact factors that influence one’s IQ. The numerous studies on the subject have led most scientists nowadays to the belief that one’s IQ is determined by a variety of both genetic and environmental factors, although ...
Views: 10701 - A Cool Little Trick So You’ll Spend Less Time Cold Calling - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2007 from Leslie ButerinA Cool Little Trick So You’ll Spend Less Time Cold Calling By Leslie Buterin www.ColdCallingExecutives.com This whole idea about cold calling company presidents and using audio email to leverage your time for more face-to-face meetings is about an amazing technology but at the same time-- it’s ...
Views: 750 - Beyond Self-Defense: The Value of Non-Physical Skills - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2007 from Steve ZornWhile it's true that "self-defense" is offered in many martial arts schools and even some fitness facilities, we must ask ourselves if it's really self-defense that's being taught. Are the students of these schools and facilities really learning to protect themselves or are they just learning ...
Views: 3530 - Control Your Success, Control Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Shelley HolmesYour success is controlled by your thoughts. Do you have control over your thoughts? Sadly, the vast majority of people don't. The quality of the questions you ask yourself and the quality of your answers will dictate the degree of success and fulfillment in your life. When something goes ...
Views: 1344 - Is Your Lifestyle Causing Stress and Anxiety? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Abigail FranksAlthough there are many types of anxiety, the majority of us at one time or another suffer from general anxiety which makes us feel anxious and worried about what's on our mind. Although it's considered normal to feel anxious or worried at times, general anxiety is characterized by excessive or ...
Views: 910 - Ayurveda and Liver care - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Bryan IrvingWHAT ROLE DOES THE LIVER PLAY IN THE BODY? Often called the engine of the body, the liver plays an important role in digesting, metabolising and manufacturing essential compounds. For example, the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma to blood. The liver's job is to scan and identify ...
Views: 9100 - Boost your confidence - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Leslie GailBoost your Confidence Are you fairly confident in your own shoes? When do you feel your best? When do you feel the most insecure? Even the most confident individuals go through periods of self doubt. I am pretty secure in who I am and what I believe, but there are plenty of days where ...
Views: 4027 - Pollution and its effect on Human Skin - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Prashant SrivastavaWe all know that one of the enemies of modern civilization is “Pollution”. In fact it’s a silent killer who is responsible for causing various diseases and many of them are also fatal. Very few of us aware about its exact impact on our specific organs. Skin is the most sensitive part of human ...
Views: 9213 - One size Health Insurance does Not fit all - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Jimmy ChuangHealth insurance coverage and associated costs vary greatly based on whether the insurance is an individual policy (for the self-employed/unemployed), for a small businesses (from 2 to 50 employees), or for a large group. Coverage for group plans is far more comprehensive and considerably less ...
Views: 790 - Here Are Your Exercising Tips for Treating Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from aron walladHere Are Your Exercising Tips for Treating Diabetes When the pancreas produces too little or no insulin that is called type l diabetes. Someone coupled with diabetes type ll will have to inject insulin during the day to retain safe blood sugar levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult ...
Views: 980 - Dog Training - Getting a Great Family Pet - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from Abigail FranksGetting a great family pet begins with careful selection of the animal. Great care should be taken in this regard due to the growth of puppy mills that crank out cute little puppies with little emotional stability. These emotionally damaged animals can be found in pet stores in almost any city ...
Views: 1927 - How to Find Your Passion-filled Work by Listening to Your Body Talk - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from Leanna FredrichLet's face it most of us spend our lives in our heads. When we have a decision to make we use our head. We research, analyze and think, think, think! Now, there is nothing wrong with a bit of thought but when we leave out our bodies wisdom we often head the wrong direction. This is a ...
Views: 1158 - Are YOU Your Own Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiPerhaps you are wondering: what does it mean being my own leader? Well, among the aspects of being your own leader are that you are your own authority, you think independently, you live your life on your own terms, and you are authentic. And this regardless of whether it is popular or not, ...
Views: 913 - 12 Tips for Overcoming Anger and Gaining Peace - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from Remez SassonAnger appears when one is confronted with frustration, unhappiness or hurt feelings, or when plans don't turn out as desired. It also shows up when coming against opposition or criticism. Anger never helps anyone. It wastes your energy, and can hurt your health, spoil your relationships, and ...
Views: 5067 - Acne and Natural Skin Care - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 from Kathy LoveA basic description of acne would be that acne is a systemic inflammatory disease that affects the skin. But what causes acne? There are several factors that may cause acne and they are: -- hormone imbalance during the teen years -- hormone changes during pregnancy, menstrual cycle and ...
Views: 971 - Using Quantum Physics to Stay Positive - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 from Kevin StirtzRecently I've been learning more and more about quantum physics. And while I can hardly claim to be an expert, what I'm learning is very useful as I run my business and live my life. Here's something I learned you might find helpful. Quantum Physics tells us that everything is made of energy. I ...
Views: 3472 - Starting and Keeping Your Own Private Journal - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 from Chrissee LacomisThe Journal is your private place to express all your inner thoughts and feelings. Begin to understand yourself through writing. You can then move closer to knowing who you are and who you want to be in life. Your feelings, your breakthroughs, your desires record them all here. Discover ...
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