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- Home-based Loneliness, is there a cure? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from Teena RoseOne of the drawbacks of operating a small, home-based business is the continuous loneliness caused from operating the business alone. It can be difficult being the only instrument player in a marching band, but since more and more individuals are seeking the freedom of working from home, ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - THANK YOU - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know the magical words which can change your life? No kidding, you already know, the words are “thank you”. The magical and powerful words “thank you” open the hearts and minds of other people for us and thus pave the way for our prosperity and popularity. Don’t say thank you in ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Monograph - A Breakthrough in Reading - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Evelyn WoodMonograph - A Breakthrough in Reading - 1960 Evelyn Wood, Dynamics Reading Institute To destroy the Western tradition of independent thought, it is not necessary to burn the books. All we need to do is to leave them unread for a generation or two. Robert M. Hutchins If you could read a ...
Views: 2423(1 vote) - Life Satisfaction Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Thelma MarianoTo determine your degree of life satisfaction, answer True or False to the following. I enjoy getting out of bed most mornings, as I look forward to starting the day. I see the problems in my life as challenges which I can learn from. I am usually able to focus on what I am doing ...
Views: 6145(2 votes) - Listening to Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf you never imagined that a goose could teach you about your personal growth, think again. Here's a bazaar, true story that our daughter told us about her co-worker Ann's experience. Ann was training for a marathon, running on a bike path in a major city where she lives. As she was running, a ...
Views: 1410 - Accepting Your Child's Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Mark BrandenburgOne of the most difficult parts of being a father is learning to accept your children's mistakes. It's certainly easy to be loving, supportive, and helpful when your children are mistake-free, but most fathers who are paying attention don't find too many mistake-free periods of their children's ...
Views: 2256 - Simple Steps to Self-Confidence and Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Steve CluteConfidence is a requirement for success and happiness. There are amazing differences in performance, achievement and self-satisfaction when you compare the performance of confident and scared individuals under the same conditions. Never feel that it is impossible to gain confidence if it is ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - THE JERK IS NEVER ME - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Pauline WallinAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Word count: 558 Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved ---------------- Comedian George Carlin once remarked, "Have your ever noticed? Anyone going slower than you is an idiot. Anyone ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Resume Blunders! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Maria HebdaEmployers and recruiters don’t have time to waste and they have no problem tossing out your resume. More than likely there are hundreds, possibly thousands following yours! The job market is tight and it takes more than a mediocre to open doors. To make it to the second round of reviews, your ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - The Power Within - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2003 from Julie DonleyAt a recent outing, a woman seated near us lit a cigarette. My 7 year-old-son commented to her, “Smoking is bad for you.” At which the woman replied, “Yes, so make sure you never start.” Every day you wake up, you make literally hundreds of choices. You choose your mood and your attitude. You ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - When You're Traveling Abroad, Don't Forget to Pack Your EQ - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Susan DunnWhat do you do when you don’t know the language or customs? That’s when your EQ, or Emotional Intelligence, comes in handy. On my recent tour to Russia, the people in large cities (Moscow, Saint Petersburg) knew English, but not in the small villages (Yaroslavl, Uglich). I thought I’d pick ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - ***The Art of Diverting Negitive Energy - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Melissa ZolloWe are living in a time when we need to look at and hopefully transform our mental and emotional habits. The "season of adversity" is the best time to start dropping a few wealth, health, protection, success and happiness seeds into our deeper mind and fertilizing them with powerful loving ...
Views: 2521(1 vote) - PERFORM RANDOM ACTS OF FACILITATION - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Steve DavisIf you happen to be a member of any kind of group that meets regularly, I’m calling you to play your part in saving the world from millions of wasted hours in boring, poorly facilitated meetings! Premise Any participant in any group, at anytime, can commit a Random Act of Facilitation to ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - HOW TO CHOOSE A COMPETENT THERAPIST - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2003 from Dave ShieldsI received a disturbing email this week. It's one of many on the same theme which I have received over time, so I knew it was time to address this issue. Here's the story. A young lady's boyfriend went to see a doctor for depression. She shared with me that the doctor apparently said he has ...
Views: 3137(2 votes) - The Time Bomb: Dreams and Choosing a Career - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2003 from John Goldhammer, PhD© 2003 "Naturally nature has so disposed me." - Leonardo da Vinci My fascination with dreams actually began nearly two-and-a-half decades ago when, seemingly out of nowhere, a torrent of unusual dreams roared into my life. It was as though somewhere in my ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Hot To C.O.P.E With Anger - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2003 from Debbie MandelWe fill our lives with dramas that rival the Greek Tragedies. We play the lead actors reliving the stressful scenes, keeping the conflict alive and ever present. Anger begins to dominate our thinking. However, who are we really angry at? When someone like a boss, a lover, a friend, or a family ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Avoid a Three-ring Circus with These New Interviewing Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2003 from Teena RoseI referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn’t that make the question null and ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Are You the Next Oprah or Bill Gates? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Jill Ammon-WexlerA 10-Minute Self-Test By Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler International Success Mentor www.quantum-self.com Discover if you're a natural General, or perhaps have John F. Kennedy, Oprah, or Bill Gates-type leadership skills. Choose the ONE below numbered item that best describes your leadership ...
Views: 3409(1 vote) - Hey, Watch Your Language! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Jan NoyesDid you know that tone of voice and non-verbal language are more important than words in conveying meaning in communication? We spend so much time figuring out what we’re going to say that we often forget that our facial expressions, gestures and voice tones are speaking volumes. You can say, ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Four Cornerstones to doing any Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Danish AhmedBefore we begin, let me say that I use the term "personal development" very loosely. Anything that we are doing in life that helps us to grow personally, is personal development. So, taking a new cooking class is personal development . . . Deciding to travel to a new country and experience ...
Views: 1299(3 votes) - Take the Road Less Travelled - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Sharif Khan"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost I have become increasingly annoyed at the suggestion of friends and acquaintances that I "must" see My Fat Greek Wedding because of how wonderful the movie is. I ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - Peace Seeds - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Susie CortrightThere is a law that guides the peace process, and while world leaders may disregard it, your average mommy knows it pretty well. It is this: The world can be only as peaceful as you are. And it all starts with you. I have three kids under the age of 5. If I wake up in a sour mood, the day is ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Writing An Accomplishment Driven Résumé - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2003 from Heather EagarIn the midst of hundreds, if not thousands, of résumés recruiters and employers receive for any given position, your résumé needs to stand out from the crowd. You must make the Hiring Manager want to read your résumé more thoroughly than just the rudimentary 10-20 seconds the vast majority of ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Achieving Optimum Health - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2003 from Tim Ong"Optimum health is not just the absence of disease but the presence of wellness in mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social areas. Some would also include financial health." Introduction: Optimum health is essential at all levels, from the individual to the society we live in to the ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - Master your beliefs, Master Your Emotions. - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2003 from Steve DavisJoe makes a comment and you suddenly feel a rush of energy. Your face flushes and your knuckles whiten as you begin squeezing the edge of the table for dear life. Some part of you knows that this feeling is not proportionate to Joe’s comment or intention, but something was triggered in you ...
Views: 2505(2 votes) - Life-long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Drake"Life-long learning" is a popular trend that continues to offer vast opportunities to all those who recognize its value. It also applies to more than a single segment of your business. For instance, consider its application in a key area such as customer service and satisfaction. Do your ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - The Wedge of Discouragement - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2003 from Tom VenutoOne day the devil was having a sale, hawking his many diabolical tools of the trade. On display, with their price tags attached, were all the devil's tools and weapons: The arrows of jealousy, the hammer of anger, the dagger of worry, the slingshot of doubt, the axe of hatred and numerous ...
Views: 6818(1 vote) - Chapter One: The Deadly Duo: Depression and Depression Fallout - by Love and depression speak different languages. Every man and woman in a relationship touched by depression comes face to face with this unpleasant truth. Although each believes that he or she is living through a unique situation, the behavior of both parties conforms to a predictable pattern. ...
Views: 2615(1 vote) - Within You Lies All You Need - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Ubong Essien,Within is the person we really are. Within lies our very existence. And only from within can we make it happen. This is where our very all subsists. Within you is the ability, the “what it takes” to make it all happen for you, just the way you want it. WITHIN! WITHIN!! WITHIN!!! Oh what a place! ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - The Power of Listening - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2003 from david grayListening I have recently rediscovered the power of listening. Why is listening so powerful? Listening is something we do every moment of every day. Even when you are in a room all by yourself, there are external sounds and internal voices which you could listen to. As well, in any moment ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - I Know Metaphysics is a Branch that includes Astrology, Tarot and New Age thinking, but why is it called Metaphysics anyway? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2003 from Nancy FennThere are a couple of different meanings for “metaphysics” in Dictionary.com: • The “branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, fact and value”. • The “theoretical or first principles of a particular ...
Views: 3243(1 vote) - The Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Lisa WellsThe thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that is located over the trachea (wind pipe) just below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland plays a very important role in most all the metabolic processes of the body. The thyroid gland with its thyroid hormone is responsible for regulating ...
Views: 11854(2 votes) - Mercury: God of the Crossroads - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2003 from Nancy FennThe planet Mercury is a complex and enigmatic planet that has much more to do with our lives than just “communication”, like faxes, emails, answering machines, telephones and media. Mercury in ancient astrology was the Winged Messenger of the Gods. In the Iliad and the Odyssey when someone had ...
Views: 4068(1 vote) - DEPRESSION BECOMES YOU - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2003 from Dave ShieldsHave you ever overheard people talking about couples that have been married for a very long time? One of things often said is how a couple will begin to look alike over time. How and why do you think this occurs? This phenomenon parallels a tea bag being steeped in clear water. After a while ...
Views: 2658(1 vote) - The Dawning of Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2003 from Guy FinleyKey Lesson Part I: Life itself has never weighed-in so heavily upon us as to hurt us; rather it is we who - - in ignorance of reality - - carelessly attribute weight to events that are essentially without substance, causing ourselves to suffer nothing less than the fervent magnitude of our own ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - “Out of Focus” Ads Can Cost You Customers - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2003 from Karon ThackstonAs I was riding down the road last week, I noticed a billboard. As I sat waiting on a stoplight I kept staring at it. I couldn’t help wondering what those people were thinking when they created that thing. It made no sense to me whatsoever. The focus was completely off. They were spending ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - The Truth About Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenEvery day, I receive dozens of emails and telephone calls from worried anxiety disorder sufferers asking me about medications, therapy and other less conventional treatments; my answer is simple, I DO NOT encourage the use of medication and there are so many therapies available now that it is ...
Views: 7080(5 votes) - STILLNESS SPEAKS - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Eckhart TolleChapter 2 "Beyond the Thinking Mind" (Excerpt From STILLNESS SPEAKS)by Eckhart Tolle, author of THE POWER OF NOW Most people spend their entire life imprisoned within the confines of their own thoughts. They never go beyond a narrow, mind-made, personalized sense of self that is conditioned ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - Are Your Goals Exciting? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Jim DonovanThis may sound like a strange question, but are you really excited about your goals? Of course, I'm making the assumption that you have already invested the time to think about what you want your life to be like and identified some of your goals in several areas. If not, please do this ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - The Explosive Power of C4 Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Paul EvansCONTENT Have you ever heard a speaker and thought, "What in the world is he talking about?" Content prevents that being said about you! Without content - you've got nothin'! Let's say you're one of the few who is not afraid of public speaking or presenting. Does it matter if you walk away ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - HEALING DREAMS - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Wanda BurchArticle adapted from SHE WHO DREAMS By Wanda Easter Burch Published by New World Library (1500 words) At the beginning of 1990, I followed my dreams to Africa. I was in Ghana when I fell asleep on a warm afternoon, lulled in and out of awareness by the syncopated beating of yams in the ...
Views: 5854(2 votes) - Oppositional Defiant Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2003 from Robert SterlingOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a common mental disorder seen in childhood and adolescence. The incident of ODD is, on the average, about 10% but fluctuates from study to study depending on the population and the methodology used to determine the diagnosis. ODD is seen more often in ...
Views: 4922(2 votes) - Zen And The Art Of Falling In Love - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2003 from Brenda Shoshanna(Practical Zen Steps To Falling In Love) Brenda Shoshanna, Ph.D. "We never ask the meaning of life When we are in love." Bhagwan Osho We are meant to live a life of love. When we're not in love, something's the matter. However, no matter how successful some are in other ...
Views: 5062(1 vote) - Introverts are Not Mentally Ill! - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2003 from Nancy FennOne of the biggest differences between introverts and extroverts is how they react to stress. Some people don’t understand how introverts react to stress. Because of this, they think that all introverts are “neurotic” or mentally ill. Let me explain why this is a misperception. When ...
Views: 8262(1 vote) - Tap into your body's Living Matrix - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2003 from Michael CohenIs the flow of energy in your body’s ‘Living Matrix’ the key to you experiencing the interconnectedness that can enable you to move beyond illness, disease, past limitations and performance restrictions? Michael Cohen, Bioenergy Healer and Teacher explores how you, by virtue of your birthright ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - Top Ten Spiritual Retreats in America - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2003 from Nancy Fenn(in no particular order ... they are all great!) Who does not need a moment in life to reflect with the Self? I have searched the Internet for the best looking spiritual treats of all denominations, most are very reasonable in price and serve great food in a modest setting. Most are open to ...
Views: 3515(1 vote) - How To Tell Sadness From Depression - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2003 from Dave ShieldsYou have and will experience sadness. It might be the loss of a job, pet or a loved one. Yes, even a loved one. The trouble is, particularly here in the United States, we have a quick-fix for everything... why not sadness too? Our quick-fix for sadness is that it's simply not allowed. Healthy ...
Views: 3096(1 vote) - What Everyone Needs to Know about Extramarital Affairs...and what you can do to help - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2003 from Dr. Bob HuizengaRecent statistics suggest that 40% of women (and that number is increasing) and 60% of men at one point indulge in an affair. Put those numbers together and it is estimated that 80% of the marriages will have one spouse at one point or another involved in an affair. That may seem like a very ...
Views: 6190(1 vote) - Women and "Bad Boys": What Is The Attraction? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) Coleman"Bad Boys". If you're a woman, you may be saying "hmmm" as you hear these words. You know you shouldn't, but you just can't help yourself. There is just SOMETHING about these guys that draws you in, even as your head tells you to "beware"! So, what exactly is the attraction? It's not ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - 5 THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO IF HE’S CHEATING ON YOU - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2003 from Ruth HoustonThis may be the most important article you’ll read about dealing with your husband’s affair. There’s plenty of information available on what to do if your husband is cheating. But very little has been written about the things you shouldn’t do. Your husband is cheating. You’re not sure what ...
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