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- 3 Crucial First Steps To Beat Stress, Depression & Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Chris GreenIf you’re enduring a harrowing episode of stress, depression or anxiety, then seeing light at the end of the tunnel can be difficult. You just want the torment to stop. Here are three steps you can take to start walking towards the light today: 1. With many changes in life, the first step is ...
Views: 1421 - The Internet Dating Rollercoaster: 7 Ways to Even Out the Ride - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Trisha StoneTHE FIRST BIG STEP You have made the big decision. You have signed up with one of the internet dating sites and are not alone. 80% of people over 38 who are actively seeking relationships are using the internet to meet potential partners. But no one really tells us how to deal with it. It ...
Views: 1278 - Take the First Step Toward Finding Your Ideal Job - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2006 from Shawn DriscollIf I asked you to describe your ideal car...assuming no limits...how would you describe it? Most people can describe their ideal car in great detail--from the make,model, features, and color, to any accessories to how it would feel to be behind the wheel. When I ask people to describe their ...
Views: 1182 - How My Many Hats Fuel My Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2006 from Linda DessauMargaret Lobenstine would call me a Renaissance Soul. Chris King would refer to my "portfolio career". I usually just use the expression that I wear many different hats – throughout each day and throughout my life. I love this life and wouldn't have it any other way and yet sometimes it wears ...
Views: 1315 - Team Building: Leadership Strategies To Address Today’s Most Common Team Building Problems - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2006 from Gayle LantzDespite best team building efforts, many organizations are still operating on low power when it comes to producing desired results. They’ve invested time and dollars in events that supposedly help team members bond and function coherently, yet results are short term at best. So what’s the ...
Views: 1036 - Motivation vs. Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Kenneth MacLeanI was listening to a lecture by Dr. Wayne Dyer the other day. Dr. Dyer said “I don’t think it’s really possible to motivate another human being…” I began to think about that and I believe Dr. Dyer is correct. I believe that there is a subtle and powerful distinction between motivation and ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - Productivity Challenges: Laboring More & Enjoying It Less? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Denise LandersThere can be something wrong with time management skills when everyone is so busy that they cannot even pause to reflect on the meanings of the Labor Day holiday. Consider two definitions of this event:Labor Day 1)A holiday set aside to celebrate and honor working people, inaugurated in 1882 by ...
Views: 1915 - Which comes first Success or Happiness? - by Which comes first Success or Happiness?
Tim Connor, CSP
Everyone is searching for success, happiness, fulfillment and a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. Many people unfortunately have not learned that putting the cart before the horse does not answer their dream of lasting ...
Views: 804 - "Go ahead and make the first move" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Leslie Gail"Go ahead and make the first move" So, my son is starting Kindergarten next week, a big step in his little life. Of coursehe is anxious, I am anxious, and my husband is anxious. Like any mom, I want to dowhatever I can to create a smooth and comforting transition. I thought it would ...
Views: 1144 - "A little restraint is good" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Leslie Gail"A little restraint is good" Every day we are faced with situations that could easily bring out the worst in us. A colleague says something that upsets you. A friend makes a comment that irritates you. It is easy to lash right back, but it might be wiser to adopt a little restraint. Our ...
Views: 1144 - Keys to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Richard SalvaKeys to Inner Peace In the midst of our increasingly busy lives, where we are bombarded with information and daily scared out of our wits by world events and the media, it is more important than ever to find and maintain a sense of inner peace. The first step toward finding peace must be ...
Views: 1135 - Writing Your Cover Letter – You Really Can Do It - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Heather EagarThe dreaded cover letter. This is where you, the job candidate, have to convey all this important information as to why you’re the perfect person for the job. It shouldn’t be that difficult, right? For multiple reasons, however, it makes some job seekers procrastinate applying for jobs. Do you ...
Views: 947 - Get the Results You Want By Using an Executive Summary on Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Heather EagarIn the not-so-distant past, the resume objective section was widely used. The resume objective, simply put, is a 2-3 line statement summarizing the goals you have set for yourself and the position you seek. Many experts in the field feel that a section on resume objectives may be omitted. They ...
Views: 1052 - Listening as a Spiritual Practice -by Gina Lake - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeMeditation is the most common spiritual practice used to still the mind. In meditation, you give your full attention to something, such as the breath or a mantra. A kind of meditation also takes place when you give yourself fully to any activity, such as hiking, running, making music, or ...
Views: 1954 - Why We Suffer -by Gina Lake - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeThe egoic mind is the cause of suffering. Nothing more. Suffering only happens in response to a thought. We suffer because we think something about what is happening, what happened, or what might happen. We create a story about what is, what was, or what will be; then we suffer over it. We ...
Views: 1251 - The Power Of Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from James BecherTHE POWER OF INSPIRATION By James M. Becher 484 words INSPIRATION can be a powerful thing. It can keep you going when all around you cries out "quit!" It is even more powerful than motivation. Motivation gives you your basic reasons to keep going. But inspiration fills those reasons with ...
Views: 880 - Foods For Optimum Health - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Clare EvansOne of the important things we need to do to ensure a good balance in our lives, is to be aware of what we eat , so that we can have optimum health. There are certain foods that contain high amounts of beneficial substances – antioxidant vitamins and minerals and beta-carotene that can help ...
Views: 1643 - What Moves You? By Coach DQ, CPCC, PCC - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Dawn Quesnel"What moves you?" by Coach DQ I sat quietly on the porch and listened - a rustling in the garden, chirping across the way, wind ruffling the leaves of the trees. I sat quietly on the porch and felt - a cooling breeze, a connection to the squirrels silently busy gathering dinner, peace at being ...
Views: 963 - Sanity Saver #11: Balance Being and Doing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Stephanie MarstonRemember when your mother or father said, “If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well”? Well it’s not quite that black and white, especially not today. There are very few things worth doing well and there are an endless number of things not worth doing at all. But in between are numerous ...
Views: 1445 - The Mind of Sport - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Tom NicoliAnswer this: Are you at the top of your game? I’ll bet the teeth I need to chew a delicious steak that you’re not. And how do I know this? Because the greatest asset we all have for improvement and peak performance is ignored and dismissed. But those who know better and rise to the top sit back ...
Views: 1168 - Skyrocket Personal Success - What the Experts Say - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Tom NicoliSkyrocket Personal Success – What the Experts Say by Tom Nicoli, BCH, CI. www.skyrocketpersonalsuccess.com Ah, success. The word either creates a warm feeling or makes you feel scared to death. If it scares you, I believe it’s mainly because you don’t have the tools to become as successful as ...
Views: 1231 - Daughters of the Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Yolanda CardenAmerican girls today are the daughters of the revolution -- the first generation that is reaping the full benefits of the women's movement. Their mothers and grandmothers fought and won the battles that produced the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. They ...
Views: 1371 - 6 Things to Consider When Naming Your Baby - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Anne WolskiHave you ever considered the immense responsibility in choosing a name for your child? This is not just something that sounds good at the time but it is the choice of your child’s identity for life. A name, though not necessarily unique, reflects how your child is known. Hence, the importance in ...
Views: 1032 - 10 Things You Should Know About Raising a Baby - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Anne WolskiSo¡Kyou are now the proud parents of your beautiful baby but how much do you know about looking after him or her? Having a baby can be the most joyous event in your life but it can also be the most intimidating. There is no instruction book and it is therefore important that you know about some ...
Views: 1229 - Noticing Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeIf you notice, you will see that happiness is already here. Still, no matter how good life may be, the ego says no to it: “It would be better if….” “I will be happy when….” As long as we don’t follow those thoughts, we will be happy. But usually we give our attention to the ego’s rejection of ...
Views: 1027 - Considering A New Yoga Teacher Or Yoga Class - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2006 from Segovia SmithTry the Class Yourself Recommendations for a yoga teacher from a friend may be good but you must check the class out for yourself. What works perfectly for a friend may not be a good fit for you. Even if you know what school or style of yoga you prefer, classes vary according to the individual ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Desiring What Is - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Daniel ErwayBuddha said that desire is the root of all suffering. He didn’t say most of the suffering or much of the suffering but all of it. Every single contraction of being is caused by desire. Because desire is such a powerful force, it is worth looking into. As powerful as desire is, every desire ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - How Goals Unleash the Superhero Inside You! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2006 from Jill KoenigWithin every human being, exists an infinite supply of creativity, strength and wonder. You are capable of more than you know. Let me tell you about a real life Superhero I know. His name is Mike Berkson. Mike Berkson was born a few minutes after his twin brother David, on February 4th, 1989. ...
Views: 1597 - Do You Think She Likes Me? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi there, I'm 18 years old and I can't seem to get any friendly advice from anyone about this girl I like so maybe you can help me out! I met a girl over at the local community college this past week, and I can already tell that I'm developing a major crush on her! She is absolutely beautiful! ...
Views: 1180 - Who's Your Guru? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Brian AndersonThe other day I was talking to a guy at the health club I just joined. (Never had time when I was working for someone else.) We started talking about our personal trainers. If you aren't familiar with the term, these are fitness experts who are educated to design work-out routines based on an ...
Views: 865 - Find Your Strength - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Aaron PottsAs Dr. John Hagelin says in the amazing movie ‘The Secret’, “You can have, do, or be ANYTHING”. Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith backs him up in the same movie when he says, “You could start with nothing, and out of nothing, and out of no way - a way will be made”. These are powerful statements and ...
Views: 893 - Tough Life Questions: The How and the Why - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Amy PotavinAs a Professional Coach, I am frequently asked, "why is thisso hard?" Now this question often comes in many different forms, suchas "Why is such-and-such at my job so hard?" Or, "Why isaddressing this issue with my child, spouse, family sohard?" Or, "Why is it so hard to accept this thing ...
Views: 914 - Being Unique is a Good Thing... Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenNew entrepreneurs frequently hear the advice to "be unique" in their marketing. The basic idea is a valuable one -- to get attention in a crowded marketplace, you must stand out in some way. Distinguishing your product or service from the competition can make your marketing more effective. ...
Views: 1657 - 25 Things I Wish I'd Known in my 20's - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky Waters1. The only thing you have control over is yourself. Trying to control other people or things is a waste of time and energy. 2. Holding on to something or someone is the best way to lose it. The tighter the grip, the faster they run. 3. You create your life experiences one thought at a ...
Views: 1424 - Creativity - Let Go and Let it Flow! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersCreativity – the ability to make, cause to be, become or bring into existence. We all have this ability. It’s not just for writers, artists, musicians and other “creative types.” It doesn’t happen only when you write a poem or paint a picture. Creativity happens anytime you combine ideas in a ...
Views: 2915 - A Self Image Makeover That Anyone Can Do: Eliminate Depression, Anxiety and Melancholy and Start Making New Friends - by Do you want to change your life? Are you reading tons of self-help books and trying to do your affirmations every day, desperate to feel better about yourself? How is that working? Self help books and affirmations didn’t work for Lori* but she made major progress with Emotional Freedom ...
Views: 1775 - How to Exercise your Nervous System - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Gary AmesYou exercise your cardio-vascular system with aerobics. You strengthen your muscular system with weight training. You watch your diet to avoid toxins and supply nutrients. All these good things promote health and vitality. But what have you done for your brain lately? It’s the most important ...
Views: 26311(6 votes) - Freelance Copywriting Clients - Are Yours Peppermint, Bitter Lemon or Pure Humbug? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from MIKE BEESONFreelance Copywriting Clients – Are Yours Peppermint, Bitter Lemon or Pure Humbug? So you set yourself up as a freelance copywriter. You’ve always fancied yourself as an advertising copywriting sort of person. So what’s stopping you scaling the heights of fame and fortune as a true ...
Views: 946 - How to Achieve Your Goals with EASE - by The change in seasons will traditionally bring with it new creation. Change brings about new life, growth and development all with it the possibility of creating new opportunities for ourselves. Any time of change (whether it be a change of season, career, relationship, living situation or even ...
Views: 870 - Biofeedback the Path to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Michelle TooleYou probably have heard about Biofeedback Therapy. And may even have an idea of how this form of therapy helps improve your health. But before I tell you more about this technique, I have to tell you how much I truly believe that without it I would not have made the strides in my health that I ...
Views: 2156(2 votes) - Internet marketing customer service : Mike Filsaime is wrong! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Nathalie FisetFirst, let me make it absolutely clear that I totally respect Mike Filsaime and I think he is a great Internet Marketer. Maybe I just wanted to get your attention with my headline or maybe I just want to share with you my personal experience. You be the judge of this. My simple point today is ...
Views: 1075 - Getting over the fear - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Wayne PoeWhat's your fear? Is it fear of being laughed at in front of a large crowd? Is it fear of being rejected? I'll tell you what my fears were (still are): * Fear of being humiliated, laughed at in front of a crowd * I fear being rejected by friends, family and new people I meet The ...
Views: 994 - Forget The Cures, Find The Cause - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Rayna GangiUnderstanding holistic health means understanding your roots and your connection to Earth and Heaven. The Earth, we’ve been taught, is one of nine or more planets in a solar system. It has a history, a geology, a topography and many electro-magnetic forces that create and allow life. It has ...
Views: 1064 - Recovered memories of childhood abuse - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Jane RowanWhy are memories of abuse so often hidden? This is a really hard question for people in recovery from abuse, for therapists, and for researchers. In my case, I didn’t recognize one of my early childhood memories as a memory of abuse until I was in my fifties. Then physical memories started to ...
Views: 1831 - I Need You…I Need You Not: Is Needing Part of the Love Equation? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Gabriella KortschWhy is it that so often when we feel we are in love, we also feel we are in bondage if anything happens to shake the feeling of “security” in the love? Why does love so often make us dependent on the other person? Shouldn’t love be a marvelous and freeing feeling rather than these other ...
Views: 939(2 votes) - The Essence of Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Hieu DoanMeditation is the practice of realization. In the beginning it seems that we are developing concentration, objectivity, visualization and certain perceptions - whatever the focus of our meditation is. With practice we come to understand that these states have always been there. There has always ...
Views: 3377 - How Leaders Can Achieve More by Doing Less - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryEvery leader I’ve ever talked with has been busy. Some are more stressed by their workload than others, but the reality of work today is that we all (leaders included) have plenty to do. Which should make the title of this article of great interest, I mean, who wouldn’t be interested in better ...
Views: 1100 - Moving from Anger to a Healthy Assertiveness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2006 from Lynette HoyMoving from Anger to Healthy Assertiveness Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC All of us have experienced anger. Some of us have cringed under the rage in our families, struggled with it in our souls, felt it toward our friends, co-workers and loved ones. Some of us have shocked others with volcanoes of ...
Views: 1159 - Business Success is Influence! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2006 from Rosemary HossenloppRosemary Hossenlopp © 2006 All Rights Reserved Do you feel frustrated when sales prospects don’t return your calls? Does your anxiety about paying your bills give off a “I’m frantic to get a sale look?” When you are successful business owner you have a platform to position your product or ...
Views: 748 - The Law Of Attraction: Overcome Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2006 from Trevor EmdonYou’re born, then you die. Those, apart from taxes apparently, are the only two certainties about your life. Between those two events you’ll have desires – endless desires! Some will be pure fantasy, but many can be manifested into the world of physical reality if you just follow some simple ...
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