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- 5 Steps to Make the Rest of 2005 Extraordinary - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2005 from Steve ErreySo here we are in July. Where did the first half of the year go? It only seems a couple of weeks ago that I was drinking festive egg-nog, wearing my Christmas sweater and humming 'Sleigh Ride' too loudly in line at the supermarket. It's kinda scary to think that there's just six months of 2005 ...
Views: 1020 - The Childbearing Year - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe childbearing year is a thirteen month year: the two months before conception, the nine months of pregnancy, and two months following the birth. The childbearing year is a time of change and an opportunity to grow, filled with rapid physical adjustments and fierce emotions. The childbearing ...
Views: 1278 - MANAGING YOUR OCD, PANIC ATTACKS, AND OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Stanley PopovichThere are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger the thoughts become and the more difficult they become to manage. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use ...
Views: 1377 - Harmony Inside - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all have sources of stress in our lives. It’s our reactions to those stressors that determine our health and well-being. This was a key point discussed at “Listening to the Body: The Language of Stress-Related Symptoms,” a recent seminar attended by Linda Binns and presented by William J. ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - KABBALAH OF LOVE II: The Secret Power of Ego - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Shifra HendrieTHE KEY TO TRUE LOVE Do you long for love? Most of us do. The intimate touch of another soul is the most powerful antidote for the all-too-human experience of aloneness. It may be the most compelling and pleasurable experience there is. So why do we spend so much of our time and energy ...
Views: 969 - The Kabbalah of Love: Part One - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Shifra HendrieIntimate Love. What feelings do these words stir up in you? Longing? Excitement? Pleasure? Fear? Whatever the feeling, if thinking about intimate love makes your heart beat faster, I’m not surprised. This feeling is more powerful than almost any we can experience. That’s because it’s nothing ...
Views: 1067 - CAN PEOPLE REALLY CHANGE? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Shifra HendrieMOST PEOPLE NEVER REALLY CHANGE Sad, but true. Some people never even try. But those of us who do – and I assume that you are in that group – often experience great frustration and disappointment as we encounter the same limitations over and over again. Life can start to seem downright ...
Views: 1160 - A Calm Home ADD ADHD Atmosphere - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from ron rougeauxDESIGNING A CALM ADD ADHD HOME ATMOSPHERE Attention Deficit Disorder is a mild brain disorder thatis passed down from parent to child. If one parent has Adult ADHD, then their child has a 50%chance of inheriting it. If both parents have it, a childis almost 90% likely to have attention ...
Views: 1802 - The Wonderful Spirit in That Guy Giving You The Finger. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Larry HochmanI found a wonderful little trick to change the way I see other people. Along the way, I found the person it had changed the most was myself. Here's how it started: My wife and I were talking about how everyone has a spark of the Divine in them, no matter what path they may have chosen in ...
Views: 1482 - Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Maya Frost“It’s a free country,” they say. “Celebrate our independence,” I hear. Well, I’m all for having a party, but it strikes me that you don’t have to be an American to appreciate freedom, and doing what I’m told isn’t the best way to exercise independence. So, let’s expand that notion of freedom ...
Views: 1278 - Grounding is Good Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Francesca McCartneyGrounding Is Good Medicine Francesca McCartney, PhD The Intuition Medicine® practice of grounding is a connection with the earth that provides health benefits. Grounding is a free, natural inducer of emotional and physical health. Grounding helps you ...
Views: 1250 - What do you see? - by What do you see?
This article is a continuation of a series. They are based on the book – “A Belief Statement for the New Millennium”
For more information on this writing visit www.Beliefstatement.com or email us at GBA_LLC@yahoo.com
The following addresses some aspects of our awareness of ...
Views: 1122 - I’m My Own Grandpa! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsOK, maybe not but I’m a lot like him in many respects. Yeah and the same goes for my Grandma and my Mom and Dad, too! I’m a lot like all of ‘em. Naturally, genetics does play a substantial role in all of this but I’m talking about all of the other stuff that goes deeper than that. Like my ...
Views: 1052 - Strategies for Alleviating the Boredom Associated with Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyJust about every expert in the ADD field will tell you that exercise is one of the best ADD management strategies there is. According to the book Delivered from Distraction: "When a person exercises, she sets in motion a cascade of events that her brain loves. She sends more blood to her ...
Views: 1667 - VACATION HASSLES? TAKE A PICTURE! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Pauline WallinLooking for some fiction to read this summer? Try a travel brochure. Those beautiful glossy pamphlets promise you the time of your life, with nonstop fun. To illustrate their promises, they show pictures of perfect people with perfect bodies and perfect teeth, frolicking and smiling. No one ...
Views: 1522 - How to Tell if a Single Woman is Really Interested in You - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Don DiebelIt's very important to learn how a single woman acts, speaks, and uses body language around you that indicates that she is romantically or sexually interested in you. When you learn these signs, you can use this to your advantage. If a woman is truly interested in you, this really increases ...
Views: 1571 - HOW TO SUCCEED AT PRACTICALLY ANYTHING - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinI don't know how many times I've been asked, "How do I get into the speaking business?" The question always frustrates me. I'd rather be asked something I can really answer, like how to become a barber. One inquirer said something, though, that caught my attention. He said he had speaking ...
Views: 875 - Shift Your Attitude to I Love That & See Your Actions Change - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Beth TabakAs I began my morning jog one day last week I found myself really struggling. It was hot, sticky, and humid. My legs felt like each one had a sand bag strapped to it. The mosquitoes were out in swarms. Ugh! There was no way I would make it unless I could shift my attitude. A phrase came to me ...
Views: 1562 - The Search for God’s Intention – Joseph Ghabi - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Joseph GhabiThe Search for God’s Intention – Joseph Ghabi I believe in the source we refer to as ‘God’. This is the powerful Universal Energy from which all that is manifests. This energy is always there and is available to all. My God is the same as your God and everybody else’s God. However, we still try ...
Views: 1786 - How to Organize a Seminar or an Event - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Matt BacakSeminars and events have always been implemented as a holistic experience to participants. Thus, organizing an event requires extensive planning and preparation with most work implemented at least a few months before the actual event. Most of the time, seminars seem to run like clockwork with ...
Views: 1956 - Adsense – The Powerful Passive Income Generator - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Matt BacakWebmasters have a revolutionary new method of collecting income from their websites. Whereas in the past advertising revenue was reserved for those sites with large a coming and going of visitors, now even teenagers are making a quick buck with their online hobby blogs. People place adsense on ...
Views: 1829 - Finding Your Own Pathway to Specialized Health Care - by We live in a highly specialized age. New industries and professions spring up as the established sectors break down into smaller categories. Driven by the wealth of detail in an increasingly complex world, employers and clients prefer to hire specialists rather than generalists. That decision ...
Views: 1193 - 50 Quick Interview Tips - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2005 from Linda Matias1. Identify your accomplishments before you go on an interview. 2. Don’t let your guard down. No matter how friendly the interviewer is, you must always remember that s/he is not your friend. 3. Answer the interviewer’s questions in a direct and concise manner. 4. Identify your needs and ...
Views: 5050 - Expecting the Unexpected Can Save Your Tradeshow - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2005 from Susan FriedmannCatastrophes come from out of nowhere. Massive thunderstorms can roll through a region without a moment’s notice, knocking out power and phone lines. An iffy meal at a local restaurant, and you have a staff member flat on their back with food poisoning. Open up your sales materials only to ...
Views: 1026 - Negative vs positive. The ever-existing battle in your mind - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2005 from Lynne DeanNo news here just a statement. WE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME. Can you believe that our thoughts never leave us. Wow! Silly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; that’s a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, ...
Views: 1337 - Natural Summer Skin Care - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2005 from Karyn MaierIt’s that time of year again. Backyard barbecues, lakeside picnics and lazy afternoons at the beach are on just about everyone’s weekend agenda. Americans not only love outdoor leisurely pursuits, but we are also a nation of dedicated sun worshippers. For many, the primary objective is to ...
Views: 3188(2 votes) - How to Get Your Pre-pregnancy Body Back - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Joey AtlasThe second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” (The first, of course, is, “Will I be a good mother?”) The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even ...
Views: 5715 - Choosing A LASIK Surgeon - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from katie carlisleHave you ever thought about LASIK? If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses chances are that at some time you will find things about glasses and contacts that are just annoying enough to make you want to get rid of them. LASIK Eye Surgery is by far the most popular type of laser eye surgery for ...
Views: 1105 - Empathy Can Go a Long Way - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Sophie MelansonWebster's Dictionary defines empathy as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an ...
Views: 1232 - HYPOGLYCEMIA: SUGAR IS NOT SO SWEET! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Priscilla SlagleNow let's get it staight. I am no paragon of virtue when it comes to sugar. I used to live on Hostess Pies, Snickers, Mars Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Bridge Mix, See's Candies, & Coca Cola. I would bake 5 dozen chocolate chip cookies, eat half the batter while they were ...
Views: 1384 - The Hunter, The Forest, The Nagual and You - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from David CameronWhat does it mean when they say "look inside you to find the way to success?" There was once a hunter called Juan who came from a little tribe, deep in the great Amazon forest, a tribe that was famous for its hunting skills. In his village, there were about twenty hunters just like Juan. At ...
Views: 1289 - Cortisol and DHEA - The thing that makes you smoke ? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Ian ClarkCortisol and DHEA - The thing that makes you smoke Part of my research is going to be into the short term mental issues of smoking. For instance when we talk to kids about smoking we always tell them about the long term effects that may or may not take place forty or fifty years after starting ...
Views: 6740 - Mindfulness and Perspective: Getting Hip - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2005 from Maya FrostDiane is one of my favorite clients. A warm and engaging woman, she is a loving grandmother and a talented painter. We worked—I think of it as playing, really—together a while back to help her reignite her creative energy after a major move. Diane was scheduled for hip replacement surgery ...
Views: 1174 - Quick steps to get motivated - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2005 from Edward SmithQuick Steps To Get Motivated When You Don't Feel Like It. The secret to getting started on something when you don't feel like it, is surprising, but easy. Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, ...
Views: 926 - Repetition is The Key to Learning Something Deeply - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2005 from Ron WorthyRepetition Is The Key To Learning Something Deeply Repetition is the key to learning something deeply. It works most effectively when you are isolating a small amount of material, because the object of your focus will be more specific. When you have the correct chord movement for part of an ...
Views: 2034 - There is no such thing as Time - by There is no such thing as Time
This article is a continuation of a series. They are based on the book – “A Belief Statement for the New Millennium”
For more information on this writing visit www.Beliefstatement.com or email us at GBA_LLC@yahoo.com
The specific area of discussion for this ...
Views: 2918 - Women with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD): a Job From Hell - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2005 from Sarah Jane KeyserWhat does it mean for a woman to have Attention Deficit with or without hyperactivity (AD/HD)? Much public talk around Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) centers on the hyperactivity part, but the hyperactivity is, in fact, the lesser of the two problems. Early ...
Views: 1643 - How To Control Your Inner Thoughts So You Discover Clues To Propel You to Find Exciting Events In The Future - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhat kind of conversations are you having with others? What kind of conversations are you having with yourself? Is it laced with positive words or negative words? Is your glass always half empty or half full? It's very important that you become conscious of this matter real soon. Why is it ...
Views: 2456 - When Is Time Management Not Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2005 from Gerry McRaeA working manager needs more than time management. That old saying, “Dance with the one that brought you to the ball,” came to mind as I received a reality jolt recently. Let me share with you that jolting insight. I was in transition away from managing several groups of technicians and ...
Views: 1121 - Achieve Your Dreams Step #2 - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2005 from Patricia CraneLETTING GO OF LIMITATIONS Argue for your limitations and they’re yours. -Richard Bach, Illusions Growing up, we all receive comments on our self-worth and abilities. We also have experiences that leave us with beliefs about ourselves and every area of life- ...
Views: 1198 - The Empowering Souls of Words - by When the United States and the USSR engaged in the START II negotiations, how many of us had any idea how important and significant each and every word used would be in the dialogue between the two superpowers?
During those talks I served as a legal advisor to the negotiating team representing ...
Views: 1195 - Midlife Dating: Where to Find the Men - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Susan DunnThe recent proliferation of dating websites makes it clear that you’re looking for him, and he’s looking for you, so how do we get the two of you together? AT WORK Most people meet their future mates in the workplace, despite the distinct possibility of Double Jeopardy: you could lose both ...
Views: 2031 - Cancer Alternatives - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Andrew Bauman IVFrom an article by Andrew Bauman (cancer survivor), editor of "The Positive Press" Newspaper in Moosic PA. Number of Cancer Deaths Still on the Rise? We all either know someone who has died from or dealt with cancer, or has a person in their life who has an experienced it. As promised, I ...
Views: 1215 - How can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Kyna MorrisonHow can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer? Want more free time to travel? Less stress? More money. We can do this together! What could be worse than waking up in the morning, knowing you still have a mess on your desk at work? What a way to start the day! ...
Views: 811 - What’s the point of meditating? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from graham julieWhat are you likely to gain from meditating? Simple: • It improves the power of your concentration. • Calms you down. • And enables you to know what you want out of life and how to achieve it. In our experience, we each have two sides of us, two YOUS if you prefer. ONE YOU: wants to be ...
Views: 1434 - Do You Know What's The #1 Success Secret Is? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Patric ChanHow many people do you hear complaining about their job, where they live, how little money they have, or how they can never take a vacation? How many times have you heard those same people, when they hear about someone else who made a lot of money from an idea, say, “I could have done that!” ...
Views: 1045 - Self-contentment Leads to Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Laura SandhamBeing self-content means accepting and acknowledging who you are at your core and becoming satisfied -- maybe not perfect, but satisfied -- in all areas of your life. When you learn to better understand, better appreciate and eventually love yourself, you exude a quiet confidence that will open ...
Views: 3498 - Health Is Internal Beauty - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book "Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You" by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com Jean Kerr, American author and playwright wrote: “I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only ...
Views: 1453 - A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2005 from Brendan RehmanA Positive Attitude Attitude is fundamental to long term stress management. Where your attitude is negative, opportunities seem like problems or even disasters. If you are hostile, you will create stress by alienating and irritating other people. On the other hand, with a positive attitude, you ...
Views: 833 - Does your weight loss plan include these 10 Essential Steps? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2005 from Winston NgBe prepared to be less effective and waste your own time, if your weight loss programme does not contain these quick lose fat tricks. 1. Must have a Change in Lifestyle Every effective weight loss programme will help clients change their lifestyle. This is absolutely critical to the long ...
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