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- Put Wings On Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Ginny DyeWe Need Dreams Dreams are important. Not the dreams you have when sleeping. I’m talking about the dreams you have for your future – the dreams that keep you going – the dreams that make each day worth living. Dreams Aren’t Enough As important as dreams are, they aren’t enough. Why? Dreams ...
Views: 1018 - Future of Health Care with Independent Health: hosted by Lester Robinson - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Les RobinsonFuture of Health Care with Independent Health Part of a new Western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health. According to David W. Walkowiak, LCSW, CCM Manager, Health Education & Wellness and Jo Ann Sorce Director. New Business & Broker Relations from Independent ...
Views: 1323 - Remove the Cause of Your Anxiety with EFT - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Gary CraigAnxiety can be triggered by something specific like performance or intimacy, or it can be an unexplainably uncomfortable feeling that lasts all day. Positive thinking, task management techniques and a variety of medications have all become acceptable ways to manage anxiety. However, because they ...
Views: 2196 - I Care … But not that much! - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Paul ShearstoneA simple thesaurus-search on the word ‘Care’ reveals the following: Mind, Concerned, Worry, Think About, Be Bothered A quick look around the workplace, or anywhere else for that mater, reveals a world of Mindful, Concerned, Worried, Thinking and Bothered people. On the surface, it would appear ...
Views: 1214 - The Startalittles versus the Putitovs - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Selby EvansEverybody knows the Putitovs. They are those voices in your head telling you that you can put it off until later. People who really have trouble with the Putitovs call themselves procrastinators. Some people bring in the Head Nazis to give orders about starting. In the fullness of time, most ...
Views: 1030 - Ten Simple Tips to Feng Shui Your Office - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Carole Provenzale10 SIMPLE FENG SHUI TIPS AND ADVICE FOR YOUR OFFICE Getting through your Workday the Feng Shui Way By: Carole Provenzale Feng Shui Long Island www.FengShuiLI.com Think about it. Every day we get up, go to jobs we don’t really care for and hold our breath until the weekend. When we finally ...
Views: 2859(1 vote) - Weight Management and Heart Rate Monitors - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Richard DafterWeight Management and Heart Rate Monitors by Richard Dafter - President, Howtobefit.com Improving Your Quality of Life, One Heartbeat at a Time The following article addresses how to create an appropriate plan of action to capitalize on the relationship between heart rate and calorie burning ...
Views: 1321 - Practice Extreme self-care. - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Clare EvansAt times when life seems to be getting us down or we’re going through a period of stress and uncertainty, it’s important to take special care of ourselves! - Take time out. If you can get away from your usual environment then do so. Go away for the weekend or even a day – do something ...
Views: 2141 - Expect Success! - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Diana EnnenThat’s right! Don’t sit back and hope that clients will come your way and this business might work for you. EXPECT IT! Go in with a winning attitude. An attitude that no matter what obstacles come your way, no matter what challenges arise, you will meet them. Not only will you meet them, ...
Views: 1307 - How to Choose the Best Treadmill for Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Deirdre JonesWhen choosing a treadmill (or any piece of exercise equipment for that matter), there is a lot to consider. Many people tend to look at the price first, but you don't want to be a slave to a price. When you're buying a car or house, you don't just look at the price; you consider durability ...
Views: 976 - Sunflower - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Sally ScottOne cold November morning I noticed a sunflower coming into bloom on my patio. It was growing up from a crack between the house and the paving stones underneath the birdfeeder. The little flower stood straight up. It had a thin stem with mottled green leaves and a small, round burst of ...
Views: 742 - Everything is Relative - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Michael LevyEverything is Relative. (extract from "The Joys of Live Alchemy.") Everything relates to nothing … Nothing is relative to everything. When you live as nothing you have no-thing to lose and can turn into any-thing you wish. Living life in an ever-changing universe can become complex and ...
Views: 1072 - One Humanity - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Judith PenningtonThere's a wonderful story about Milarepa, the Tibetan Buddhist saint who as a young man went out into the world to experience life and returned home to find his house filled with demons. He was angry and afraid at first and wanted to fight them or flee. Instead, he did the unexpected. First he ...
Views: 1198 - Opportunity Knocks Every Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Steve GillmanYou've heard people say that opportunity only knocks once. I say it knocks a thousand times, or at least it can. The problem is, we often don't listen, we don't see, or we don't want to work. The biggest problem, though, is that opportunity really isn't opportunity, if you're not ready for ...
Views: 1084 - THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN THE TRAINING PROCESS - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeTraining is one of the most profitable investments an organization can make. No matter what business or industry you are in the steps for an effective training process are the same and may be adapted anywhere. If you have ever thought about developing a training program within your ...
Views: 71786(8 votes) - Five ways to walk away from an offer that's all wrong for you - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Cathy GoodwinQ. I just finished a job interview. Everything went well. But I can't get excited about the job. The people were nice but frankly, I got bored. Should I withdraw my application or hang on to see what happens? A. Let me share a secret. I love country music – especially the classics. Your ...
Views: 1554 - 60 Hour Work Weeks -Can You and Your Career Survive Them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Alvah Parker60 Hour Work Weeks – Can You and Your Career Survive Them? In the 80s while I was an account executive for AT&T most people in my organization worked normal (for then) business hours. By that I mean they arrived close to 8 or 8:30AM and left between 5 and 5:30PM. By 6 PM the office was empty. ...
Views: 902 - 10 Tips For Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Remez SassonSpiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming conscious our inner being. It means the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who you really are. Spiritual ...
Views: 1884 - WHY YOU WANT WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVE - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“You can’t always get what you want . . .” The Rolling Stones will soon be singing this refrain at venues around the world, as they embark on a year-long concert tour in August. This song, now decades old, addresses a universal truth. Here’s the rest of the refrain: You can't always get ...
Views: 43892(2 votes) - LIVING IN THE MOMENT - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from kenneth andertGoethe is quoted as saying, “There nothing worth more than this day”. He certainly was correct. To miss the experiences of today because of thoughts of tomorrow…..or the next day……or the upcoming weekend, would mean missing the experiences of today. So, to resolve to live in conscious ...
Views: 877 - YOUR DREAMS MIGHT BE MUCH CLOSER THAN YOU THINK - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Aislinn O'ConnorIn his classic book, "Think And Grow Rich", best-selling author Napoleon Hill tells the story of a man who put everything he had into the search for oil, but every shaft he sank stayed dry. Eventually, after many unsuccessful tries, and with his funding and his patience both exhausted, he gave ...
Views: 900 - It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Sigrid MacdonaldMany of us make mistakes in our lives. We hurt other people and disappoint them. That doesn't make us bad people. We're all works in progress. We're bound to let each other down from time to time. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to say “I’m sorry,” and to accept other people’s ...
Views: 1852 - Excerpt: The Great American Detox Diet - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Yolanda CardenWhat's the Difference Between a Refined and an Unrefined Carbohydrate? Do you remember making papier-mâché projects in arts and crafts class? The usual tools were strips of newspaper and a bowl of paste. That paste was made of a simple, cheap combination of ingredients: just standard white ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Fitness Wars: Revenge of the Girth - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Aaron PottsAs of the writing of this article, May 16, 2005, we are all almost 5 months into our New Year's Resolutions. Are you skinny yet? Did you find your six-pack? Does your butt look like you wanted it to in those jeans? For a lot of you, the answers to these questions are going to be "No, No, ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Ways to Make Life Fun - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Keith Varnum10 Tips to Make Life More Fun Contrary to the opinion of many parents, it’s OK to want to have fun in everything you do in life. It’s not selfish, insensitive or self-centered. Wanting life to be fun is natural, normal and healthy. Every aspect of life goes better with fun. Fun can lubricate ...
Views: 1086 - Comparing Corporate and Personal goal attainment programs that have developed over thousands of years with those of modern day l - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from jason armstrongIn the 1990s Stephen Covey’s name became famous through the publication of the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. As many know the “7 habits” are not a group of new concepts but age-old approaches to success represented in a way that can be clearly applied to modern day personal and ...
Views: 967 - Top 5 Benefits of Using An Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillConsidering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer can benefit you? If you're trying to decide between an elliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment, here are the top 5 unique elliptical trainer benefits to help you decide: · No Impact: Recently my ...
Views: 25835(2 votes) - Are You The Driver Or The Passenger? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIn your journey through life are you the "driver" or the "passenger"? Let me be perfectly clear what I mean about this statement. In other words,do you take charge of your own life? Do you make the judgment and set the goals for what you want your life to be like? - Or - Do you let others do ...
Views: 1293 - The One-Minute Guide To Health and Happiness - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from Thomas WestDo you want to be healthy and happy? Prove it! I thought I was under a lot of job stress, and I felt it daily. I thought I was somewhat healthy, and I became that way – only somewhat healthy. I thought I was failing financially, and I did. In the past couple of months, my view of the world, ...
Views: 1070 - Building a Web Store on Shoestring Budget in less than Four Hours - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from Nowshade KabirStarting a business online is no longer as difficult as it used to be! Now, there are plenty of interesting business ideas that anybody can pick up from various Internet resources. Startup related cost, which used to deter many in taking action, has become negligible. Many people already started ...
Views: 1605 - Just How Do I Become A Really Good Parent? - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Linda MiloJust How Do I Become A Really Good Parent? Raising a child has never been easy or simply. Did you ever wonder how we learn to become parents? Most people believe the instinctual theory of parenting, where there is an inborn tendency to act in a certain manner. Supposedly, parents are then ...
Views: 1393 - The best weight loss exercise is… - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Adrian BryantThe best weight loss exercise is… • Not walking on a treadmill everyday for 45 minutes • Its not swimming a lot of laps • And its’ definitely not running 5 miles everyday The best weight loss exercise is… • Something that you like (love) to do • Something that you can do everyday for 30-60 ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Cow's Milk And Milk Alternatives -- Is Mare's Milk Too Exotic? Part 1 - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Núria RoigMilk is a word that brings about impassioned arguments. Some defend cow's milk like tigers; others demote it and do not give it a chance. You would think people are discussing a dangerous illegal drug. To defend their position cow's milk critics maintain that humans are the only mammals that ...
Views: 2227 - A New Conversation About Dreams - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Marcia WiederIt’s time to change the way we think and speak about our dreams. Transforming a conversation, just like manifesting a dream, begins by setting an intention. Your intentions will assist you in taking greater control of your life. A working definition for intention is: “to have in mind a purpose ...
Views: 891 - 12 Reflections on Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstResponsibility means being accountable for what we think, say, and do. Personal responsibility involves working on our own character and skill development rather than blaming others for situations and circumstances. It means choosing to design a life that honors our values and purpose.Here are ...
Views: 1218 - You No Longer Have A Label, But You Do Have A Ticket - by Submitted on May 14, 2005 from Tama KievesWhen I first dropped out of my lawyer life, I sometimes walked downtown on weekdays like some wayward ghost haunting a former territory. I’d stare at the office high-rises with fountains gushing in plazas and geometric murals in cool lobbies. Then I’d gaze in the windows of trendy boutiques ...
Views: 944 - Using Perceptual Variations to Persuade People - by A very potent way in which you can persuade the target of your persuasion goal to make the desired decision is by altering the way in which the situation is visualized. One of the most common forms of this persuasion technique is to break down a larger cost into an average daily cost.
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Views: 997 - How natural training will help improve your athlete abilities: Complementary Health TV Series - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Les RobinsonHow natural training will help improve your athlete abilities Part of a new western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health. According to John Opfer a CPT, and owner of Proformance Sports Training, taking the natural way to develop your body, is happening all across the ...
Views: 1234 - It's Never Too Late to Begin Life Anew - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Mary-Glen ScotIT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BEGIN LIFE ANEW by Mary-Glen Scot. (Unpublished as of 4-13-05) 1496 words) Perhaps you may have recently suffered the tragedy of a sudden death of a loved one or you may have lost your home and all of your material possessions. Possibly even a combination of ...
Views: 1645 - “Anything that’s worth doing, is worth doing Poorly” - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from graham julieYes you got it. You read it correctly. We’re not out of our minds. We really are saying that “anything that’s worth doing is worth doing poorly”. When we found this quote by Joachim DePosada on the web site: The Gary Halbert Letter, it struck such a huge cord. It made such immediate sense to ...
Views: 1407 - Anthony Robbins' 12 Reasons Why People Don't Get Wealthy - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from David CameronAccording to Wallace Wattles, in his popular wealth treatise called the Science of Getting Rich, said that, "There is a science of getting rich, and it is an exact science, like algebra or arithmetic. There are certain laws which govern the process of acquiring riches, and once these laws are ...
Views: 1678 - Secrets Of Clear Thinking - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Steve GillmanNo More Brain Fog Where is...car...my keys...hmm...and that...oh yeah, but...hmm - Does your brain feel like that sometimes? How can you combat "brain fog," and think more clearly? Try some of the following. Clear space equals clear thinking. Despite many protests to the contrary, it's rare ...
Views: 1157 - Zen And Romance - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Brenda ShoshannaThe art of romance and the art of Zen are actually very similar. By romance we mean the feeling of love, happiness, joy and delight in just waking up in the morning. We mean being able to be excited about our day, our lives and the people we meet along the way. This is usually the way we feel ...
Views: 6120 - KABBALAH OF LOVE: The Secret Power of Ego - by Submitted on May 13, 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: 1193 - Looking For Love in All the Wrong Faces - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Susan PeabodyFALLING IN LOVE WITH AN UNAVAILABLE PERSON Many love addicts find they have a history of falling in love with an unavailable person and they wonder why this keeps happening over and over again. The following is a list of the most common reasons love addicts keep falling into this ...
Views: 10272(1 vote) - Parent's Report Card Time - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Lesley Spencer PyleA friend recently told me that he took his son out for a burger. While they were eating, his son said, "Dad, do you know why I am eating so slowly?" His dad said, "No. Why?" And his son replied, "So I can have more time with you." Those are powerful, thought-provoking words. Kids need their ...
Views: 984 - Reaping the Fruit of Success in Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Barbara WhiteOne way to become more successful in our lives is to look at the lifestyle and habits of people who are already clearly reaping the fruits of success in life and living and growing towards their unique God given potential. What are some common characteristics and behaviour that we can apply to ...
Views: 1111 - Unhealthy Attachments Lead to Unhappy Results! - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Bennett MarksI will be the first to admit that every time I have formed unhealthy attachments in life, it has invariably led to trouble! Trouble such as resentment, fear, anger, discouragement, low self-esteem, and limiting beliefs, which all seem to be the potential result of unhealthy attachments! One day, ...
Views: 1164 - Change Your Outlook on Change - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Charlene ProctorMake no mistake about it, change is challenging whether it is conscious or unexpected. Viewing adversity as change, not loss or failure, is part of empowered and positive thinking. Humans develop resiliency through change, both physiologically, and emotionally. It’s necessary for all life ...
Views: 935 - How to Be a Beacon of Influence - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from david doyleArnold Schwarzenegger. Abraham Lincoln. John F. Kennedy. Martha Stewart. What do these names have in common? They have “IT”. They have that mysterious quality I like to call the "IT Factor". What's that, you ask, the "IT Factor"? The "IT Factor" is that elusive and singular quality of ...
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