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- How About a “Natural High” Instead Of Those Mood Altering Drugs? - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from Helen RobinsonA few years ago I retired from a very active management position and suddenly found myself spending most of my time at home. I sat at the computer, read my email, played ten different kinds of solitaire, read food recipes which made me hungry and I ate a lot. I read, I watched TV and did all ...
Views: 852 - How to Be Romantic - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from Jill BrennanNo one is born romantic. But like most things in life, being romantic is something that can be learned. Although romantic gestures may seem like they come easily to some people that is only because they’ve had lots of practice and because they are in tune with what motivates the opposite ...
Views: 1317 - Raising Your Happiness Quotient - by Submitted on May 13, 2006 from Diana LaSalleHave you thought “Why can’t I just be happy?” If so the answer may be staring you right in that mirror. We all have it within us to be happy, but often we get so caught up in everyday life that we neglect important parts of ourselves that bring us contentment and even joy. Happiness begins ...
Views: 11284 - Wedding Planning 101: Keep It Simple With A Wedding Timeline For Brides And Grooms - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Lesley MattosYou’re Engaged! You certainly want to enjoy this wonderful and magical time in your life but you know that planning your own wedding is going to be a big job! The following checklists might make it a little easier for you to keep it simple, keep it organized and keep you sane! The 12-Month ...
Views: 1124 - Nothing Is Impossible ! - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jill KoenigBy Jill Koenig Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker I do believe that anything a human being can conceive, they can achieve. The bigger question becomes, is the person going to have the desire, commitment and determination to see the goal through. Nothing is impossible. There are ideas and ...
Views: 1282 - Being With What Is - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI've been observing the tremendous power our interpretations of events have to influence our bodies, our moods, and our ability to be present and notice what is. An example: My knee started hurting a few years ago. Having had my share of knee injuries and two surgeries, I quickly assumed (or ...
Views: 1311 - The Power Of Dominant Thought - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Brian CarsonWayne Dyer, the famous author, speaker and teacher, likes to say in his writings that what you focus on expands. Nothing could be more profound or truthful. What you focus on expands should be a rallying cry for all who want and are willing to pay the price to live the life they imagine. We ...
Views: 5044 - Music And Movies Download Sites - Are They A Scam? - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Harry RackersThe so called music and movie download sites are under attack. In America the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)and Hollywood's MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)are trying to shut them down, and seasoned Internet users are calling them a scam. Do they deserve ...
Views: 3337 - It's About Appreciation, Not Achievement - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsIt's about Appreciation, not Achievement Have you ever found yourself waiting for something “good” to happen so that you could be happy? “When I get that promotion, lose those ten pounds, fall in love, graduate from school, pay off my debt, have a baby, buy a house, accomplish that big goal, ...
Views: 1408 - Growth Happens - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Leah LightMrs. Anderson’s class of first graders crowd around the glass cage containing their science project. They have spent the last several weeks witnessing its evolution from caterpillar to chrysalis to graceful, golden Monarch butterfly. And today is the big day to set it free. Mrs. Anderson ...
Views: 1151 - Appreciating "Difficult" People - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsAppreciating “Difficult” People Are there people in your life, on your team, and/or with whom you interact regularly that get on your nerves? Have you ever found yourself wanting to yell at the top of your lungs, “Knock it off, I can’t stand you?” If so, you are not alone…welcome to being human! ...
Views: 1124 - Let's Appreciatie Ourselves - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsLet’s Appreciate Ourselves In my years as a college and professional baseball player I learned many things. One of the things I learned to do as well as almost anything else was beat myself up. I became a master, along with many of my teammates, at being hard on myself and “never being ...
Views: 1019 - A Good Defense Without Being Offensive - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jacquie HaleI recently had to learn a lesson which I often suggest that my clients learn: how to set boundaries and convey the truth in such a way that the other person doesn't feel attacked. In other words, how to respond when someone has irritated, frustrated, or infuriated you. The main aspect of this ...
Views: 1111 - What To Do When You're Feeling Blue - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jacquie HaleEveryone has an occasional time of feeling down. Some people may be clinically depressed while others have bouts of feeling blue or times of low energy. Regardless of the frequency or the cause, and whether or not you are on medication, you can lift yourself out of the doldrums with a few ...
Views: 16858(5 votes) - Two Words that Bring Music to a Mom's Ears - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Lori RadunIt was a typical evening in our home. Arguments from my teenager, opposition from my preschooler – family dynamics that were driving me crazy. I don’t remember quite what sent me over the edge. I do remember reaching my limit. We’ve all been there. However, this time, for me, was different. ...
Views: 1109 - Follow The Little Leaders - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“I meant to do my work today – But a brown bird sang in the apple tree. And a butterfly flitted across the field, and all the leaves were calling me.” --Richard le Gallienne Remember that scene in “Big” when Tom Hanks -- the man who woke up one day to find that he was trapped in a boy’s ...
Views: 608 - Hair Loss - Natural Remedies That Work - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Jay ChatterjeeMost of us would privately agree that hair loss affects our psyche and self esteem intensely. The hair we have on our scalp - our crowning glory - is one of the most important features of our appearance and affects our overall ‘attractiveness quotient’. It is absolutely devastating to our ego ...
Views: 1056 - The most common mistake in Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Philip GoslingIn a recent Reader’s Digest article, best-selling author and ex-teacher Philip Pullman put his finger on what’s gone horribly wrong with the teaching of English in schools today and points the way to a common goal-setting mistake made by millions of people. It’s the mistake of turning ...
Views: 1511 - Learning the Language of Feelings - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Mark Linden OMearaLearning the Language of Feelings An excerpt from The Feeling Soul – A Roadmap to Healing and Living Mark Linden O’Meara, Soul Care Publishing ISBN: 0-968045928 Available at Amazon.com Part of self growth and developing self-knowledge involves learning to express the feelings, ideas and ...
Views: 2503 - False Expectations Appearing Real - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Marc de BruinFEAR Fear is an interesting energy. We all seem to suffer from it every now and then (and sometimes more often….), and although we don’t like being fearful, many people are nearly addicted to experiencing fear in their lives. Not a day goes by in which they don’t entertain a thought like “what ...
Views: 2248 - We Are Making Progress - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Joseph MercolaMarketers are attempting to make unhealthy products seem more nutritious for health-conscious shoppers. 7Up, for example, is now being billed as "100 percent natural" now that it has been reformulated to remove an artificial preservative. TV ads will soon show 7UP cans being picked like ...
Views: 1185 - Market Your Way to Millions! - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Matt BacakEvery successful entrepreneur understands the value of savvy marketing. Regardless of how they began, what products they promote or where they operate, millionaires around the world have one very important personality trait in common: they know how to market themselves. The word “marketing” ...
Views: 1400 - Fear of Publishing and What to Do About It - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Gina HiattYou’re almost done with the whole article. You should feel relieved. Instead you feel like you’ve written a bunch of junk. It’s funny, though. At other times you’ve felt that you’ve written something worthwhile. Now, however, you feel the urge to read several more articles, add more ...
Views: 771 - Questioning Reality - Following Rules vs. Following Your Heart - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Robin JonesI was watching the animated film Chicken Run with my daughter a couple of weeks back - if you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a rental, especially if you're into a send up of old concentration-camp-breakout movies. Anyway, Ginger, leader of the fowl breakout plot, rallies her fellow ...
Views: 1097 - How to Get Good Karma! - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Lissa Coffey“Karma” is what we do every day - it's really another word for “action.” An action (I drink a cup of coffee), creates a memory (I liked that cup of coffee), which creates a desire (I want another cup of coffee) which creates an action and starts the cycle all over again! To break out of our ...
Views: 15237(2 votes) - Encouraging Responsible Cell Phone Use - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCToday, a teen's gift list is likely to include a cell phone right next to requests for video games and toys. But in the hands of a child without direction, a cell phone can be an enormous problem. How can you avoid the pitfalls and teach your teenager to use the phone responsibly? With 25% of ...
Views: 5939 - Making Peace With The Unknown - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Paula Gregorowicz"It'll be OK". "Everything will work out for the best." "You'll be just fine." How often do we quickly utter these words to comfort ourselves or someone else? How do we really know it'll be ok? Are we (at least on some subconscious level) simply reassuring ourselves that whatever happens ...
Views: 931 - The Aggressive Advertiser! - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from John ArringtonFrom the desk of: John Arrington Saturday 7:52 am The internet is making people like you and I very rich. Home Based Businesses are popping up everywhere. And those of us who are smart enough to jump aboard have a very good chance to become very wealthy in a short period of time. But, I also ...
Views: 821 - Leading Knowledge Workers: 5 Deadly leadership Sins To Avoid - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Faith RalstonAccording to the latest studies, the average employee is delivering only 50% of what they are capable of offering to your organization. As a leader, you’re frustrated by this lack of performance. You’d like to clone your high performers so you can become more results oriented like the ...
Views: 1045 - Does Your Dress Code Address "Flip Flops”? - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Glenn ShepardOne of the most important things a manager can do to set healthyboundaries in the office is to define a dress code. It's morecritical today than ever before. Young men today show up for jobinterviews wearing shorts and muscle shirts. Others look likethey just crawled out of bed wearing baggy ...
Views: 4679(1 vote) - Ahimsa: The Greatest Form Of Self-Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Priya Florence ShahWhen Mahatma Gandhi gave us his philosophy of non-violence, or ahimsa, I believe he was preaching the highest form of self-love. Self-love not only means accepting myself the way I am, warts and all. It also means never tolerating anything - even from myself - that harms or disempowers me in ...
Views: 2302 - Getting Your Power Back - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Keith VarnumDuring many years of observing others and myself searching for fulfillment, I’ve noticed an essential ingredient is often missing. I call this ingredient sovereignty, self-sufficiency or total independence from outside sources. Without this quality in its authentic form, no one I know has been ...
Views: 1327 - HOW AGGRESSIVE IS YOUR MARKETING? - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Charlie CookCathy, a business writer, emailed me and said, "Boy, do I need to work on my Web site this year!" I gave her a couple of ways to improve her site and had her look at several websites that sell effectively on the Internet. Her response was a common one; she thought those sites were marketing ...
Views: 1369 - Super Foods For Super Health - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Steve GrayWe all hear about the many wonderful foods that are good to eat, and good for us. We always hear about eating fruits, and vegetables, and nuts. But that’s a big list to sort through, and wouldn’t it be simpler to have a few super foods that you can always turn to? To help you in your endeavors ...
Views: 934 - 5 Surefire Ways to Increase Sales - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Jeff CasmerThe Internet has changed how people do their business. Even small business owners are able to reach global market inexpensively nowadays, selling anything from apparel, collectibles, to computer software, service and coaching. The core of every business is sales. Many of the strategies to ...
Views: 1185 - 4 Most Popular and Quickest Ways Start Working From Home - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Jeff CasmerIt is very trendy to have a work from home business these days. Making money online is increasingly becoming popular as people seek to be in charge of their financial situation, earn income from home and get a better work-life balance. The internet is full of various opportunities for making ...
Views: 1176 - 10 Essential Steps You Need To Take To Succeed With any Affiliate Program - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Jeff CasmerAfter you have joined an affiliate program, there are several crucial steps you will need to take in order to succeed. Without taking the steps outline below, your chances of succeeding will be limited. By simply following these guidelines, you will be able to increase your affiliate commissions ...
Views: 1147 - 10 Costly Search Engine Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Jeff CasmerIf you have a website then you already know the importance of traffic. Traffic is to Internet marketing as location is to real estate. It's the only thing that really matters. If you cannot generate targeted visitors to your site, you will not make any sales. Usually the owner or designer of ...
Views: 1128 - Love or Die! - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from hifzur rehmanIf you cannot love, you can’t live because love is the soul of life. Can you imagine of living without soul? Of course not! What love really is? Love is much more than the romantic feelings, physical attraction, or sexual desires between a man and woman. Love is the divine force within you ...
Views: 933 - An Unhappy Marriage: How to Know When It's Really Over - by It's a fact. There are a lot of people who feel unhappy in their marriage. But the real question many of them are asking themselves is, how do I know when my marriage is really over? Is it when your spouse says, "I don't love you anymore?" Is it after an affair takes place? How do you REALLY ...
Views: 6148 - Are Your Policies Hurting Your Business? - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from Kelley RobertsonA customer’s purchase is overcharged by $10.00. The store policy is clear… “No cash refunds” so the sales associate refuses to issue the refund even though the mistake was hers. The customer was told he would have to accept a store credit or wait for a cheque to be issued by head office. A ...
Views: 912 - Stress and the Self - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from ronan rooneyWe are all made up of many layers - the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Each of the layers needs to be given as much respect and attention as the others. Traditionally, we have given more attention to the physical aspect, reflecting on our physicality and the physical world. Our ...
Views: 667 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from ronan rooneyOn a business trip last week I left early in the morning. Half way through my journey the sun began to rise. I just knew it was going to be beautiful and so I pulled over to watch. I looked out the car window, over the country wall, down into a valley above which the amazing sunrise was about ...
Views: 717 - It's All Good! - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from ronan rooneyIt’s amazing how we beat ourselves up about who we wish to be. I was having a challenge recently about where I has heading to, where I was going and seeing a greater picture before me. I was being hounded by this vision because I felt I needed to aspire to it but it felt so far away. I kept ...
Views: 586 - Lose Your Grip On Reality - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Jeannette Maw“Naïve, pollyanna, dreamer.” These words are not often used to favorably describe someone. And yet, it is exactly these qualities that can bring enormous success in life. Because we get what we think about, our focus determines what we create in life. Thinking about what you don’t want, what ...
Views: 1587 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Kathy GatesWhat does happiness mean to you? There’s a lot of searching going on these days for the elusive emotion of “being happy” --where do you find it, how do you create it, even what it actually is. But I’d like to share a little secret with you -- happiness is not for the lucky few who were born ...
Views: 1295 - The Secrets of Emotional Abuse Recovery For Women - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Annie Kaszina1. Sticks and stones won’t break my bones” – and words won’t leave any measurable physical damage, but they will cause progressive, long-term harm. Never underestimate the power of words: words are used to brainwash. Being told you are “stupid”, “ugly”, “lazy” or “worthless” is never ...
Views: 13979(2 votes) - Taking Control of your Finances. - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Debra LohrereTo find money to invest for your future, you need to make sure that your outgoing expenses are less than the income that you are receiving. You need to develop an excess that you can have free to invest. Now before you start to think….”well I don’t have any excess left…if I was earning more ...
Views: 1339 - How You Can Get Anything You Want In Life In 68 Seconds - by Submitted on May 06, 2006 from David CameronLet's keep this simple. As simple as can be. What do you want? More money? A new house? A nice luxury car? A holiday in France? A new boyfriend or girlfriend? An athletic body? Whatever it is, it is a physical result, is it not? Physicality. Why? For what feeling? So you can feel secure? ...
Views: 5905(1 vote) - Do You Ever Wish You Could Just Keep Up With Your Reading? - by Submitted on May 06, 2006 from Brenda CyrDo You Ever Wish You Could Just Keep Up With Your Reading? How many times have you looked at your stack of reading materials, and felt overwhelmed? Most of us are bombarded with more and more written information every day- magazines, reports, e-books, newspapers, professional studies- it seems ...
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