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- 7 Tips to End Night Time Eating - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Kathryn Martyn SmithStop Being Influenced by Food Advertising The news is full of stories about obesity and overweight and the food industry fully intends to place the blame squarely on you, despite the fact they spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year in an effort to entice us to buy more and more of ...
Views: 1007 - Grapes May Prevent Alzheimer's - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Joseph MercolaResveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, may be prove to be a potent weapon in the battle against Alzheimer's. Fights Amyloid-Beta Peptides A study has shown that it lowers levels of the amyloid-beta peptides, which are responsible for the plaques leading to Alzheimer's disease. ...
Views: 962 - Scaring Kids Away From Fast Food - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Joseph MercolaAccording to a study by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), roughly a third of children polled didn't know the main ingredient in French fries. And, about 10 percent of them thought fries were mostly made of oil; others suggested eggs, flour, and even apples.This may be part of the reason ...
Views: 986 - How to Survive and Enjoy (!) a Blind Date - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from David LevineYou may not agree, but it seems to me that blind dates are high on the list of things that everyone loves to hate. I have just one question – why? Apparently, there are a number of myths about blind dates that are ruining their reputation. If you’re interested in exploding those myths and ...
Views: 980 - To Chose or Excuse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyOne of the best things about being diagnosed with ADD is that you finally have an explanation for many of the challenges you experience in life. So this is why it's hard for me to get started and follow through! This is why it's hard for me to pay attention in meetings! This is why it's ...
Views: 1181 - What Does Creativity Bring To Your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Linda DessauIn my 2004 e-book, the Creativity Interviews, I asked 7 questions about the creative process to 19 creative artists from a variety of disciplines. One of these questions was "what does creativity bring to your life?" As I'm looking through the answers with new eyes, themes start to pop up in ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Connect With Other Artists - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Linda Dessau"So I am not the only one having these creativity blocks? This makes me feel less lonely." - Martine, Painter Why IS it so vital to our creative fulfillment to connect with our fellow artists? Support – Asking for support is often the last thing we think of, even when things are at their ...
Views: 1182 - Kids of Separated Parents: The Annual Holiday Access Dispute - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldKids of Separated Parents: The Annual Holiday Access Dispute Forget about the last minute gift shopping. The real issue for separated parents this season is who gets what time with the kids. With divorce seemingly as popular as marriage, more and more kids will be subject to the annual access ...
Views: 1606 - What You Need To Know About Depression - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from debra tulllisWhat does depression mean to you? Depression is a very serious mood disorder that can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, social status or ethnicity. Depression is an illness that affects your body, mind, disposition, sleep and your thoughts. This condition can be caused by many ...
Views: 1332 - The Hidden Effects of Childhood Maltreatment and How Life Coaching Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from debra tulllisViolence against women is one of the primary health problems facing adults today. Many people are not aware that childhood maltreatment is a powerful risk factor for health problems in adulthood. Its victims can suffer lifelong health effects. Maltreatment is best viewed as a risk factor ...
Views: 1491 - Mysticism, Dogma and Truth - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaAt a recent lecture on Belief Systems, a student asked, "Is mysticism a religion?" Mysticism is a spiritual discipline aiming at direct communion with God or the ultimate truth. It is not a religion and, in fact, all religions have mystics. There are Christian mystics, Jewish mystics ...At a ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - A Daily Refreshment - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2005 from Amy BiddleHalf an hour's meditation is essential except when you are very busy. Then, a full hour is needed. --Francis de Sales Meditation is one of those things in life that benefits you the most when you want to do it the least. It is a practice that helps to calm a racing mind, while it refreshes and ...
Views: 989 - You've Screwed Up - Now What Do You Do? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2005 from Kim DukeOK everyone - even the Sales Diva is not immune to screwing up royally every now and then! I can't believe I am actually going to tell you what happened to me recently... but it will give you a laugh! I was recently asked by a local college to do a tele-class call. No problem. Booked the date. ...
Views: 975 - 12 Steps for a Stress-Free Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2005 from Joanie WinbergDo you feel like Clark W. Griswold trying to make a perfect holiday and stumbling through mishaps? Everyone faces challenges of juggling their time effectively during the hectic holiday season. We all have to carry on our normal activities plus shop, wrap, cook, clean, bake, decorate, travel, ...
Views: 1184 - The Truth About Persistence and Success - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany people who want to be successful spend a lot of time reading motivational books and articles. You probably do too. You want to know what qualities are required for success. When we read about the tools required to achieve success, very often we are told that if we really want to be ...
Views: 6682 - Handling Interruptions - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2005 from Sri HariInterruptions are probably the most hated problem in the field of communication. It is very easy for anyone to slip into the habit of interrupting others. In some people it is such an ingrained habit that they will not even know that they are interrupting someone. I have been one of them and ...
Views: 932 - The Seventh Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2005 from Eric GarnerIt’s tempting when you’re struggling with money issues to think that this really is a cruel unfriendly world. There you are, working your socks off, and it’s all money out, out, out, leaving you constantly on the bread line while others around you seem to have anything and everything they ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Read the Signs Life Gives Us - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2005 from Keith VarnumTo look is one thing. To see what you look at is another. To understand what you see is a third. To learn from what you understand is still something else. But to act on what you learn is all that really matters! - Native American Wisdom Your spirit has great plans for you this lifetime! Want ...
Views: 1147 - Drama: How It Zaps Creativity and Success - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2005 from Catherine FranzDrama occurs all around us. We don't think of ourselves asa drama queen or king. "isn't that a movie?" isn't that aneighbor, co-worker, friend, or in-law? For artists, dramacontributes to their creative production. There is a darkerside. One we don't want to admit to. At least not ...
Views: 1367 - Values - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Grampa KenThe high intensity and shrewdness of marketing is influencing our society and family life in the wrong way. It is shaping our lives by starting on us at a very early age and continually persuading us to want something new. We need to stop and consider what is important in making our lives ...
Views: 1388 - Just Do It - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2005 from Grace CiroccoJust Do It! It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. Seneca Everyone admires those who can just do it. That’s why the Nike ads were so successful--they resonated with people. We want to do it, but we feel impotent. We ...
Views: 1022 - Music And The Brain - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2005 from Steve GillmanWhat is the connection between music and the brain? Is it possible that music can help you think better? The research says yes, and after telling you about some of it, I'll let you in on an even faster way to boost your brain power with music. Music And The Brain - The Research The research ...
Views: 1955 - How to Change Anything: The Chain Reaction of Action - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2005 from Steve ErreyYou know what really gets me fuming? People in queues who start to dawdle around once they get to the head of the queue, not really knowing what they want, what they're there for or what to do next. I mean, why are they in queue if they're not ready to be served or don't know what they're doing? ...
Views: 1016 - Holiday Family Get Togethers--Yikes! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Noelle NelsonThe family is getting together for the Holidays – at your house. For the first time. Lucky you! All these years you’ve managed to plead one reason or another why you couldn’t host the “do,” but you’re out of excuses, nowhere to go, so it’s time to grin and bear it. And we’re not just talking ...
Views: 1431 - Living the Dream --- Yours or Theirs? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Kim OlverI know people in my life who when asked how are things going, will reply, “I’m living the dream.” Can you say the same? If you could, what would it mean? As far back as Sigmund Freud, psychologists have been saying that there are two major areas in a person’s life---love and work. When you are ...
Views: 1145 - The Three Stages of Mending a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Dorothy ThompsonThe Three Stages of Mending a Broken Heart You've been dumped. Short of throwing yourself off the nearest bridge, you resort to hiding in your bed for days, comforted only by the fact that at least you have a year's supply of Moonpies by your bedside and your answering machine is on the alert in ...
Views: 4448 - Christmas and the Single Person - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Susan DunnDid you know that more than 47% of US households are headed by unmarried individuals? The American Association for Single People projects this figure will continue to rise in the coming decade. Therefore, if you are single you are not alone. And … if you have single adults in your social ...
Views: 1390 - Know Thyself! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Adebola OniIt is very appalling considering the rate at which people pass through this world without getting to know what power they carry inside of them. For some time now, I have stopped listening to news because I realize that most of what we hear read to us seems not to be good news. We hear people ...
Views: 1034 - DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR - YET - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinEvery day, several times a day, I saw the same sign. It was taped on the inside of the door, leading from crew quarters to passenger staterooms. As a guest lecturer aboard the Coral Princess, bound for Panama, I was considered part of the crew. I was one of those to whom the sign applied. It ...
Views: 1005 - The get Rich Quick Mentality - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2005 from Alan LeStourgeonBuilding any kind of business takes time, money, energy and focus. Obviously some businesses take more or less of each ingredient. Internet businesses are no different than a traditional brick and mortar business, except for the fact that they can cost substantially less to get started. That's ...
Views: 1642 - Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2005 from Irene BeckerULTIMATE SUCCESS © 2005 Irene Becker ”No one can cheat you out of ultimate success but yourself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson At the end of this article you will find a link to a free and inspiring video. Visit the What’s Hot tab on our site at www.justcoachit.com to experience more inspiring ...
Views: 931 - Your Yearly Numerology Organizer for 2006! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2005 from Vitae BergmanYour Yearly Numerology Organizer for 2006!© 2005 Vitae Bergman YOUR YEARLY NUMEROLOGY ORGANIZER FOR 2006! Every year offers you a new vibration for your work or play. According to the numerology system of rhythms, we humans journey through cycles that are nine years in duration. Each year ...
Views: 1153 - Take Care of Today - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2005 from Ron KirklandListen to the salutation to the dawn, Look to this day for it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the verities and realities of our existence. The bliss of growth, the splendor of beauty, For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, But today well ...
Views: 838 - How to Deal With Difficult People Part 2 - The Bully - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Dr. Tony FioreSixty-four year old Bill was a married retired executive who sought anger management help on the insistence of his wife Ann. After 24 years Ann could no longer tolerate his bullying behavior toward her, their children, and their friends. He would often relate in an insulting, "get in your ...
Views: 3250 - "Just say no" ain't enough to avoid holiday weight gain - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Pauline WallinThe holiday season is coming up fast. For weeks magazines and newspapers have been printing recipes and alluring photographs of rich, mouth-watering goodies such as cookies, candies, dips, and calorie-laden drinks. Then, in the same issue, they offer guidance on how not to eat all this stuff. ...
Views: 1269 - Is Transcendental Meditation the Vedic Key to Success? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Vince DaczynskiThe Vedas are the records of eternal wisdom. They are divine truths that transcend religion. The Vedas reveal the transcendent unity of life that underlies the differentiated perceptual world. The truth expounded in the Vedas may be held by some to be a philosophy or a religious doctrine. ...
Views: 1506 - Interview Bias: Overcoming the Silent Forces Working Against You - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from simma liebermanYour job interview is tomorrow. You know your appearance will matter, so you polish your shoes and brush your hair. You realize your interviewer will have your resume in hand, so you've come prepared to explain every minute detail included on it. You've even done practice interviews and prepared ...
Views: 980 - Childhood Obesity: Your Kids And Heart Disease! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Ray KellyShockingly, it is estimated that 22 million of the world's children under 5 are overweight or obese and approximately one in four American children are overweight. The problem this presents is that these children are more susceptible to pediatric hypertension, type II diabetes, greater risk of ...
Views: 976 - Cultivating Your Personal Brilliance - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Jim CanterucciPersonal Brilliance is the result of mastering the everyday habits that create a lifetime of success. Personal Brilliance is the sum of what you’ve learned, experienced, and practiced. Awareness, curiosity, focus, and initiative are the catalysts that spark innovative thinking and light the way ...
Views: 2640(1 vote) - Gratitude as a Tool to Self-Esteem, Prosperity and Joy - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Linda SimmonIt’s that time of year again and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is the perfect time to take inventory of our lives and the perfect time to focus on the amazing and magical effects of thankfulness, appreciation and gratitude. If you want to be the magnetic force in your own ...
Views: 1331 - Cats Need Wet Food - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Beth Taylor and Steve Brown The natural diet of cats is meat. Cats are meat eaters, designed to thrive on a wide variety of small prey animals, eaten fresh and whole. Their natural diet is high in water and protein, with a moderate amount of fat, and a very low percentage of ...
Views: 7795 - The Spirit of Giving - Thanksgiving Day - by "The more gratitude I feel for my life, the better my life becomes."
On November 24, people in the USA will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day.Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving Day on October 10. Though you maylive in another country, the concept of "giving thanks" is universal.
But how do we ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - TOP TEN WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE AND INVOLVED DURING THE POST RETIREMENT YEARS - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Donna BradshawThe retirement years can be the best time of your life. It is a time when you have more flexibility; you’re older, wiser and have a better idea about what you want to do with your life and what is important to you. However, there is a great deal of security with having a predictable job. ...
Views: 1253 - What's In A Name? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Darlene MontgomeryI have a friend who'd been working very hard to put on an innovative "structured networking event" for the Mississauga Board of Trade. As much as I wanted to support her, it was called for 7:00 am. My love for sleep made me question several times if I really needed to go. Each time the answer ...
Views: 1886 - What is Vibrational Healing? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Elizabeth HessWHAT IS VIBRATIONAL HEALING? What is vibrational healing? When I started on my quest to understand and answer this question many years ago I was a practicing Herbalist in Southern California, living on five acres and growing many of the herbs I used in my practice. Although I understood that ...
Views: 1356 - Mindfulness and Contemplation: New Ways to Navel Gaze - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Maya FrostThere's been a lot of talk about navels in our house lately. You see, my youngest daughter is asking to get hers pierced, and we are saying no--for now. So, naturally, I have been noticing navels more than usual. The term "navel-gazing" means indulgent contemplation, and that's an interesting ...
Views: 1241 - Double Benefits from Educational Toys - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from michael kirtleyHere are some carefully selected fun toys to help in the learning and spatial development for children of all ages. These educational toys are particularly effective for spatial development, imaginative play, cognitive skill and motor development; plus and most importantly, they are all lots of ...
Views: 3160 - Dynamic Breathing Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Michael CohenDynamic Breathing Exercises with Michael Cohen, Founder of the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation "Before breathing exercises it took me 45 minutes to really get into my stride when off road mountain biking. Within 2 weeks of breathing exercises, the warm up period disappeared. At the end ...
Views: 8245 - Teaching the Body Health - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Amy BiddleQuantum physics continues to make believers out of scientists and informs spirituality. Most of us grew up believing what scientists believed. We “knew” that a cell’s nucleus contained its DNA, that DNA contains genetic material, and that the nucleus of a cell therefore functioned as its brain. ...
Views: 1000 - Positive Aikido - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Derek EastmanPositive Aikido Fighting Arts International . Henry Ellis describes the early days of British Aikido. I was born in Yorkshire, in May 1936 in a little coal mining village called Brampton, near Rotherham. A place where you had to fight your way to and from school each day. Introduction to ...
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