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- Coping Through Faith - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Arthur LevineMagic Genie Helps People Find Faith in the Face of Disaster Couldn’t you use a little more faith today? How can we expect to cope with a natural disaster or acts of terrorism without faith in God? A nonsectarian Magic Genie named Glorious uses 99 Magical Keys to help people find the faith to ...
Views: 1200 - Exercise Your Heart Needs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Al SearsHere’s a fact missed by just about everyone: To maintain a healthy heart that will take you far into old age, long duration endurance training is the last thing you need. You will do much more for your heart by exercising in brief spurts. If you do it effectively, expect to spend no more than ...
Views: 3107 - IMPROVING SELF ESTEEM WITH AFFIRMATIONS AND THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION MUSIC - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Harry HenshawPositive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our ...
Views: 1131 - Negotiations: The art, science, & sport of online deals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Donald LeeNegotiations can seem as complex as physics, and in fact, people go to college to study the science of negotiating just as they would the laws of nature. At the same time, negotiation is like an ancient art form, some sort of Zen mental jujitsu. When neither the Zen nor the science works, ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Why Daily Planning is So Important for Adults with ADD - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyFor adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), details are a drag. We tend to see the big picture and want to jump straight to the finish line, wishing we could skip all the steps in between. Unfortunately, this perspective often causes us to become overwhelmed when it's time to start a ...
Views: 1387 - The Wonderful Spirit In That Guy Giving You The Finger. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 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: 1295 - Herbal Allies for Post Menopausal Women - Pts 3-5 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopBIOFLAVONOIDS Plants containing flavonoids (from the Latin, flavus, yellow) were originally valued as dye plants. Today we appreciate them because we know they are anti-inflammatory, antihepatotoxic, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiallergic, antiulcer, analgesic, and ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - 4 Ways You Can Get Over Your Need for Acceptance and Get on with Your Life - by Imagine what your life would be like if you could just be yourself, without thinking twice about what other people think of you! Here are four quick tips that will help you learn how to accept yourself. Make these four things a part of your daily routine and you’ll find people will judge you ...
Views: 1369 - Migraine Headache Relief Without Medication - by Based on the discoveries of Albert Einstein and the ancient principles of acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) often provides proven results for migraine headache relief. Newcomers who apply this simple process to themselves achieve relief 50% to 80% of the time and, in many cases, ...
Views: 3327 - 10 Solid Reasons To Make Your Next PC A Notebook - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Titus HoskinsNotebook computers are becoming very popular. They seem to be popping up everywhere: on tv shows, on airplanes, in movies, or in your friend's lap. These sleek little machines are invading our daily lives like never before... and the invasion has just started. Find out why they have become so ...
Views: 2295 - Soul Mates – Finding True Love and Commitment - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Sherry SimsFinding your true Soul Mate is something that many people hope to do. We all long for that one special person in our lives to make everything wonderful. We want to live the fairy-tale life and find our very own Prince or Princess Charming. We know that somehow that would make our lives ...
Views: 3193 - 7 Stepping-stones to Career Growth and Excellence - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstAchieving excellence in our work is an integral part of feeling genuinely satisfied in life. We want our careers or businesses to blossom, making us financially secure and content with our achievements. Here are seven stepping-stones that lead to career growth and excellence. When used as part ...
Views: 1243 - Over 35 Ways of Controlling Stress: Absolutely Necessary to Control Smoking and Weight! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Vance RomaneSummery: Certified Hypnotist M. Vance Romane gives you 35 ways to control stress. These techniques will help you to reduce stress with your own willpower. Stress is one of the mail reasons why people smoke and over eat. Article: * Play Romane’s stress control seminar recordings, and read ...
Views: 1288 - Standing Above The Crowd - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Kelley RobertsonStanding Above The Crowd In today’s highly competitive business environment it is critical to find ways to separate yourself from the other companies who sell the same – or similar – product and/or service. Here are several strategies that can help you accomplish this: Help your clients ...
Views: 910 - Join the Journalution! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Sandy GrasonRemember the scene in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy asks Glenda the Good Witch how to get back to Kansas? Glenda tells Dorothy, “My dear, you’ve always had the power.” We all have the power to create a life we love. But often, like Dorothy, we look in faraway places for our answers when the real ...
Views: 1212 - Reading and the four doors to memory - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Selby EvansDo you ever complain that you don’t remember enough of what you read? Here’s what to do about it. Think of your memory as having four doors. You brain automatically stores experiences by using one or more of these doors. If you decide to remember something, you can decide which of these ...
Views: 1294 - Life Happens - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2005 from Pauline WallinShit happens. I know this to be a fact, because I read it on a t-shirt. ;-) It's one of those simple truths that most people agree with, even though they may not like the crude language. Life is full of unwelcome surprises. It does not progress in a flawless path, no matter how hard you ...
Views: 1298 - Beluga Whale Hits the River - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2005 from Laurie Smith(c) 2005 Laurie Smith Wonders never cease. Just when those in our area of the Delaware River were beginning to recover from the recent floods, a whale arrives to shake things up. A 15-foot Beluga whale-now identified as named "Helis" and hailing from the St. Lawrence Estuary in Canada--has ...
Views: 1334 - Tips on boosting your self-confidence - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsHow you feel about yourself truly does affect your interaction with others. It truly saddens me when I hear women using negative talk when referring to themselves. We aren't born with self confidence but it is something that we gain throughout our lives. There are many things that we ...
Views: 1255 - Ready for Success? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2005 from Dr. Ulla SebastianYou find the key to success in what you think all day. Watch your thoughts and use positive affirmations to resonate with success scripts It is not by accident who resides on the sunny side and who on the shadow side of the street. You find the key to success in what you think all day. If your ...
Views: 1068 - 8 Inspirational Truths - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2005 from Mark ThompsonI know the reason why so many people do not achieve so much of what they want. It's a simple reason and a simple solution. Ready? You may fall into one of these truths. The thing is, you may already know it. So if you know it, why haven't you already achieved your goals, aspirations, dreams or ...
Views: 1142 - The Hidden Philosophy of Abundance - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Carmellita BrownMetaphysics refers to the branch of philosophy that seeks to address all things Universal whether it is divine, cosmic, spiritual, or human. Ultimately, those who study metaphysics seek to address how we play a role in this continuum. It addresses those things perceived to be hidden.” To that ...
Views: 1838 - Abundance: The Fear of Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2005 from Carmellita BrownIs it possible for someone to fear abundance? Who would not want to live the abundant life? Polarity is a universal law. The law of polarity contends that everything has its polar opposite. The scales of life assures the existence of polar opposites. In conjunction with the Law of Rhythm, ...
Views: 2125 - It's the Little Things - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2005 from Stuart RosenEven the mightiest of oaks starts as the tiniest of acorns. Neither one is greater than the other; they're just merely different forms of the same thing. And yet, we often look around our lives and see things from only today's perspective. We look up at the oak, but down at the acorn. ...
Views: 1016 - How to Overcome Procrastination in 4 Simple Steps - by If procrastination is holding you back in life, these 4 simple steps are a sure way to help you overcome your endless struggle with procrastination. You’ll soon be able to achieve those daunting tasks and in some cases, even look forward to doing them!
Step 1: Identify the REAL cause of your ...
Views: 1364 - Life Gets Teejus, Don’t It? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThose five words are from a song that I remember hearing a long time ago. It may even be the song’s title. I dunno. For those of you who don’t speak casual English, the word “teejus” can be translated to “tedious”. Somehow it just doesn’t have the same impact though. I think I’ll just stick ...
Views: 1484 - Anyone Can Play a Harp with Confidence from the First Time They Try - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2005 from Raphael WeismanA player at any level of skill can draw soothing music from a harp It may seem daunting to imagine yourself playing a harp. But it really isn’t such an impossible task. To ease you into that possibility, let me share some perspectives with you. Learning to play the harp is like painting by ...
Views: 1317 - Is Fear Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Linda SimmonI get many clients who come to be because they have found that they can’t seem to stick with their resolutions or reach their goals and they ask my help in figuring out why and helping them break through their barriers. I thought you all might benefit from the following suggestions and ...
Views: 1322 - Everyone talks in code! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from graham julieHow often have you left a meeting with a customer or your boss telling yourself he likes my ideas. Only to find later that you didn’t get the sale or your boss has told everyone that you are crazy. As we get older it seems to us that everyone talks in code. No one tells us what they really ...
Views: 1562 - How To Uncover Profit-Pulling Keywords for Your Pay Per Click Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Kathryn O'NeillChoosing to bid on the right keywords can be key to your pay per click success. By choosing the proper keywords - words that your potential customers would use to search for your product - you can pre-qualify web traffic and skyrocket your conversion rate. But how do you choose the right ...
Views: 1830 - Small Steps. Great Strides - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Bonnie MossAllow yourself sacred space, sacred time . Believe in your personal power, retrieve if lost. Explore, enhance creativity to allow the flow of positive energy. Don't get stuck in a rut, seek out a form of support system. Assess, evaluate your attitude. Believe in the power of positive ...
Views: 1020 - Dads Are Heroes - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Alvah ParkerMy friend, Dovid Grossman, who is the father of nine children, told me he intended to have a website and teleclass series dedicated to the Hero’s Journey for Dads. He wanted to use the framework of a Hero’s Journey to engage in a discussion with fathers on parenting. I was somewhat aware of ...
Views: 905 - Are you paying taxes on your charitable giving? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Marc PitmanIf you are not strategizing your giving with your advisors, you may inadvertently be paying tax on your charitable gifts according to Marc A. Pitman, director of the Inland Foundation, Inland Hospital’s fundraising subsidiary. “Accountants, tax strategists, attorneys, and insurance agents are ...
Views: 1373 - Letting Go and Moving Forward - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Karim HajeeLet's face it Many of us choose to hang on to things that at some point have hurt us, angered us, made us feel sad, or depressed us. If we choose to hang on to them, we will never move forward and we could even create physical or medical damage to our bodies. To prevent this from happening we ...
Views: 1870 - Shifting From Stuck To Flow - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Gregory NewmanWhenever I’m feeling “stuck,” I almost always ask myself the following questions. I’ve also asked them in many coaching sessions with clients who were able to shift from stuck to flow. If you’re feeling stuck in any area of your life (work, relationship, creativity, etc.), consider answering ...
Views: 953 - How to Get Teens to Organize and Clean Their Room - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Barbara McRae, MCCHere’s a painless solution for frustrated parents who want help on how to get their kids to clean and organize their room. Often parents get tired of nagging and decide to wait it out, hoping their teen will get to cleaning before it becomes a hygienic necessity! Of course, simply keeping the ...
Views: 12519(2 votes) - Patriots - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Liz SumnerMid-way through our recent trip to Italy, my husband, Michael, got bronchitis. We had to take it easy to conserve his energy. After 4 days recuperating by the seaside we decided to venture into Pietrapertosa, a small mountain village in Basilicata. To get there by bus we had to go through ...
Views: 882 - The Law of Attraction in Action - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Diana KennedyWould you like to be able to experience more of what brings you joy in your life? Do you have unmet wants and desires that have left you feeling unfulfilled in some areas of your life? Were you taught that it is our desires that make us unhappy? Whoever taught us that desire is a bad thing was ...
Views: 1174 - The Coach Approach - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Diana KennedyWhen you use what you go through to grow through, you take the coach approach. I am suggesting that you hire your own counsel. After all, who else knows your dreams, goals, and intentions better than you do? Who else has access to your inner compass? Yes, you have an inner compass. And it ...
Views: 1357 - How to Ask Women for a Date - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2005 from Don DiebelThis week I want to focus on some unique ways to ask single women for a date. Try these methods to get a date. They work much better than using the direct approach of just saying, "Would you like to get together sometime?" Here are some scripts I used successfully to get dates: Let's say that ...
Views: 1579 - Once-A-Day Prescriptions for Joy - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2005 from Keith Varnum1. Act whimsically at least once a day. Do something that is outrageous or totally out of character, out of the box, not the “usual” you. Invite spontaneity. Do something meaningless, without any purpose or value—just because you feel like it, just because it’s fun! Surprise yourself! Don’t ...
Views: 1111 - How to Find a Soul Mate Instead of a Cell Mate - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2005 from Debbie MandelFalling in love has been described as a thrilling adventure, a fluttering emotion and the ultimate life force. That’s why I wonder why the term, “falling in love,” is used to describe such a positive love relationship. It implies tripping, getting hurt, not mindful of where we ...
Views: 1273 - Changing Your Position When There's Competition - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenAre you finding many of your best prospects already working with competitors? When you pursue a new opportunity, is someone else capturing the prize? Maybe it's time to re-evaluate your positioning. Your market position is the place you occupy in the mind of your prospective clients. It's ...
Views: 1330 - The Art of Adapting to Change - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2005 from Michael LeeOne of the main reasons that may hinder us from reaching our innermost goals and desires is our inability to be flexible. This fact may be hard to swallow, but it's true. We do everything we can to eliminate any type of suffering in ourlives, yet challenges and pressures can bring out the best ...
Views: 789 - Living Powerfully in the Present Moment - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2005 from Charlene ProctorThe time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the universe. Often, we don’t see the big picture and get lost in the details. What is our purpose in the few years we have? It is to become a living embodiment of spirit while we are here. We must learn to express spirit ...
Views: 1033 - - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Janice Smallwood-McKenzie“What I Do ‘Is Not’ Who I Am” Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big difference for the better in our lives and the lives of those who have an opportunity to experience a personal touch from us. If networking and effective communication are centered on other people, can we ...
Views: 1122 - FOCUS ON FENG SHUI – SPRING CLEANING ATTRACTS POSITIVE ENERGY - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Linda BinnsAs the earth renews itself each Spring, many of us (well, at least a few of us) feel the urge to heed one of the season’s age-old rituals – spring cleaning. This year, don’t think of spring cleaning as an unpleasant chore. Instead, realize that it’s an opportunity to use the principles of Feng ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Embarrassed To Discuss Your Prices? Seven Common Reasons We Can’t Talk About Fees And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Karyn GreenstreetLast week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, “How much do we owe you?” and his embarrassed ...
Views: 1234 - WHO are YOU, really? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedWhat makes you, you? Think about that for a moment... There's probably a bunch of characteristics that come to your mind. Sometimes, the most basic of traits we overlook. For example, did you think about your gender, your ethnicity, or your age? We tend not to describe ourselves with these ...
Views: 1436(4 votes) - Beware of Spyware - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Nowshade KabirOne day, you suddenly realize that your computer started to worknoticeably slower than it used to. You decide to run de-fragmentation of your hard drive and add more virtual memory to the system. No luck! May be, it’s probably some viruses, you reckon turning on your virus scanning software. ...
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