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- Author of Marriage Fitness/Marriage Coach - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2005 from Mort FertelTHE 5 MOST COMMON MARRIAGE PROBLEMS And How to Avoid Making Them Worse No marriage is perfect. So what are the most common problems that 60 million married couples face? A recent survey I conducted showed that the five most common marriage problems are: 1. Infidelity 2. Constant low-grade ...
Views: 2741 - Excerpt: Jane Austen's Guide to Dating - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2005 from Yolanda CardenKitty and Lydia Bennet "From all I can collect by your manner of talking, you must be two of the silliest girls in the country." --Pride and Prejudice Kitty and Lydia Bennet, the two youngest sisters from Pride and Prejudice, are the wildest, craziest flirts that Jane Austen ever created. ...
Views: 2132 - THE ULTIMATE SERVICE - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2005 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.1. Why is it so important to be “of service” to humanity? 2. What can I possibly do that can make a difference? 3. Where is the joy in serving? 4. What does my life purpose have to do with service to others? 5. When can I find time to serve others when I’m barely getting by? 6. How can I ...
Views: 1014 - Pregnancy and the Miracle of Receiving a Baby's Soul - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Jennifer Rodriguez-AllenOne of the most magical moments in my life occurred over seven years ago while I was pregnant with my daughter, Soka. Prior to the conception of our baby, my husband and I prayed for her to come into existence. Because I had lost my previous child to miscarriage, I also spent my entire pregnancy ...
Views: 6212 - The Power Of Goal Achievement Is In The Habit - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Josh HindsYou had your new year's resolution all planned out. This was your year to "insert your missed goal here" :). You knew exactly what you needed to do; maybe you even got off to a blazing start! You were absolutely sure this was going to be your year! This goal is as good as in the bag you ...
Views: 1537 - Blogs And Your Work From Home Internet Business - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Tom WorsleyAs a work from home internet business entrepreneur you have several really good tools on the internet you can take advantage of in order to build your work from home business. A blog is just one of those tools that you can use and should be taking advantage of. In recent months blogs have ...
Views: 1329 - 7 Easy Creative Rituals to Spark Your Imagination and Inspire Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Nancy MarmolejoCreativity is a mysterious force that visits us with great ideas, new ways of seeing the world and the courage to do things differently. Revitalizing your creative talents will help you in the most unexpectedly wonderful ways: a new business idea, a renewed commitment to self-care, an ...
Views: 1406 - Explaining World tragedy to Children - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Chick MoormanYour 6 year old has just seen video of real children being washed out to sea. Your teen sits transfixed watching images of people clinging to trees, mothers wailing as they discover dead children in an endless line of unclaimed bodies, and babies crying hysterically for their mothers. At the ...
Views: 1236 - Holistic Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Gabriel FosterSometimes living that wonderful and beneficial holistic life can sometimes seem daunting. However! The moment you resign yourself to it, you wonder why you were even thinking about the sometimes nuisance it causes. These weak moments are normal experiences and very healthy to have. Periodic ...
Views: 4469 - Every Art Masterpiece is a Forgery! - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Tobias LarsI'm walking down a section of Oak Creek here in Sedona Arizona where the water has literally cut into the Red Rock itself. The river bottom and walls are solid red rock carved in waves and curves of amazing shapes finer than any sculptor could conceive of. It is so beautifully conceived-birthed ...
Views: 2181 - Divorce and Children: Things To Consider When You're Staying Married Only For Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Karl AugustineAll children are different and respond differently to divorce. Depending on the characteristics of the children - age, emotional maturity, happiness, resiliency to trauma - the easier or more difficult it will be for children to weather a divorce. As a parent, you should know your children ...
Views: 10652 - Healing The Mid-Life Love Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Trevor EmdonAll I wanted was to fall in love and live happily ever after. The End. Except it wasn’t that simple. At forty-something, I was hardly “on the shelf”, but I was the veteran of two divorces. That gave rise to plenty of self doubt. It gave rise to another more sinister, subtle symptom too: I ...
Views: 1637 - I Lost My Instruction Book to Life When They Cut My Umbilical Cord - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Ada GimlanBefore I was born I knew how to do very complicated things, like make sure my heart, brain and legs developed correctly. I even knew how to breathe underwater. I must have done something wrong because then I got kicked out, slapped and was forced to breathe air. Since then, everything I’ve ...
Views: 884 - How to Overcome a Confidence Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2005 from Caterina RandoAs a business success coach I have worked with many women in business who consider themselves successful and who are considered successful by their peers. No matter how much you earn, how fast you find yourself expanding your organization, or how much satisfaction your gain from your business, ...
Views: 1015 - How To Discover Your Passion and Live Your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Romy MaciasMy friend Tellman Knudson of List Crusade.com recently interviewed Janet and Chris Attwood about "The Passion Test." The complete interview is available at: http://www.ListCrusade.com/attwood.html What is the Passion Test? First let me tell you a little about Janet and Chris. Janet Attwood ...
Views: 3130 - Helping a friend who's starting a business: sugar vs spice - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinQ. "My friend is really excited about her new business venture. She assures me her coach and boyfriend think it’s a winner. Personally, I think it’s a harebrained scheme with zero potential. How can I be supportive but also realistic?" A. You’re a good friend. It’s easy to send lots of empty ...
Views: 1535 - What NOT to look for when seeking therapy! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James MiddletonWhat NOT to look for when seeking therapy - By James Middleton What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - or in other words; (how to save yourself money, time, and loss of independence). What NOT to look for when looking for a therapist. Here are some tips to help you avoid ...
Views: 2433(1 vote) - Ideal Weight for Health - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Sophie MelansonYou may have heard the sayings "Thin is in." or "Fat is where it's at." Such extremes in weight are generally not healthy. It makes good sense to find what works best for you according to your genetic makeup, body type, age, gender and lifestyle. There are many factors that contribute to your ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Mindful Parenting and Traffic Lights - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Scott RogersAs I write this, I am looking out over Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach, Florida. It is Christmas Eve and there are a handful of cars on the road. The weather is a delightful 64 degrees Fahrenheit and a cool breeze licks my fingertips. The ocean is over my shoulder and dozens of palm trees ...
Views: 1084 - Top 10+ Ways to Jumpstart your New Year’s Finances! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Cindy MorusOf course, these don't have to be done in any particular order! Just pick one or two that particularly apply to your situation. * Create your 2005 filing system. This might include new file folders, a new box to hold them or space in a filing cabinet with easy access. * Set up a folder to ...
Views: 1416 - Wild Foods for Wise Women - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopTHE MISSING PART OF YOUR DIET MAY BE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD (Boost Your Immunity and Prevent Cancer With Dandelion, Honeysuckle, Clover and Other Ordinary Weeds) Did you know that many of those unglamorous "weeds" that you've been poisoning or pulling out of your garden and lawn are some of the ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - A Recipe for Alchemy - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2004 from Keith VarnumGrandma has a scrumptious, old-family recipe for chocolate pecan pie that melts in your mouth. Uncle Bert whips up a killer BBQ sauce for ribs (or grilled tofu). I’ve discovered a more direct route to happiness—a tantalizing recipe for alchemy! According to Webster’s dictionary, alchemy is not ...
Views: 1385 - Top 10 Strategies to Boost Your Business for 2005 - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2004 from Dr. Letitia Wright, D.C1. Blog- blogs are easy to use and maintain and give you the freedom of updating as little or as much as you want. You can have blogs where you write, create audio or even video if you want. 2. Power PR- More women business owners are understanding the power of Public Relations and making sure ...
Views: 1829 - Pre-Diabetes - The Calm Before the Storm - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2004 from david andersonRemember when the medical world identified pre-hypertension to better monitor your blood pressure? The new buzz: Pre-Diabetes concerns a similar condition pinpointing people who are at severe risk for getting diabetes. Because diabetes silently invades your body, early detection and ...
Views: 960 - Seven Common Misconceptions About Yoga - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2004 from Dada VedaprajinanandaAlthough the practice of yoga has become widespread during the last 30 years, there are still quite a few misconceptions about this ancient method of self-transformation. Here is a brief survey of the most common myths about yoga, and a look at what yoga is really all about. 1. Yoga is a ...
Views: 9274(3 votes) - The Power of Conquering Fear - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Myles Miller“You must do the thing that you fear until the fear of that thing becomes no more.” - Brian Tracy One day, not too long ago, I was in the middle of a 5 day fast. I was looking for spiritual answers to some situations that I was facing. On the third day, I got hit with the truth. ...
Views: 12510(9 votes) - Soul Direction and Life Purpose; An Astrological Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from elizabeth springSoul Purpose and Life Direction An Astrological Perspective “We are born at a given moment, in a given place, and like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and of the season in which we are born.”–Carl Jung Are you thinking of changing jobs, getting divorced, or ...
Views: 8873 - It’s All About Taking Risks - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Marshall NorthcottOur country was and continues to be built because of those special people who are willing to take a risk. Many present day success stories are based on people who traveled here, arriving with nothing more than a dream in their heart and little or no financial resources to their name. Risk is ...
Views: 1527 - Avoid the Top 5 Resolution Pitfalls - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Judith WrightAvoid the Top 5 Resolution Pitfalls (and find more happiness along the way) Do you make the same New Year’s resolution year after year? Do you ever keep it? Do any of these common resolutions resemble those you promise to keep, but never do? I’m going to… · Lose weight · ...
Views: 1854 - Your Most Important Decision of 2005 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Danish AhmedYour Most Important Decision of 2005 In the next couple of weeks, some of us will be thinking about what we really want for our lives in 2005, and some of won't be. Perhaps some of will make the time to write down a New Year's resolution. Your most important decision of 2005 will be your ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - Mind is the forerunner of all states - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Tim OngOur lives and the circumstances we live in are largely the result of our own thoughts and beliefs. The sum total of our thoughts, if they are positive, will result in a positive life for us. The converse is just as true. If we think negatively most of the time, we tend to attract negative ...
Views: 1481 - Miscommunication - Root Cause of Problems? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Michael LeePeople of two opposing ideas can stir up argumentsand fights. It's that situation when one thinkshe has the right concept while the other one also believes he has the proper notion. Both of themwould try to outsmart each other until one claimsvictory. Here's an actual example. My girlfriend ...
Views: 4232 - Preparing for the Best Year of Your Life: Cleaning the Slate - by Imagine waking up each day knowing that you have a clean slate on which to create the life you desire. Your past is behind you, your tasks are up to date and your projects are complete. What could you accomplish if there were no unresolved issues, projects or relationships to divert your ...
Views: 1033 - DE-FENCE AGAINST I-CAN'T-ITIS - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinIt was a cool winter morning, and getting cooler. That morning, before I left for the barbershop, I told Sherry that maybe the yard work we had planned for the next few afternoons should be postponed. The clock radio had said it was supposed to be very cold for a few days. It would be very ...
Views: 1027 - THE ABC'S OF INSURANCE COMPLEMTARY HEALTH SERIES TOPIC NO. 15 MASSAGE AND PREGNANCY AND CHILDREN HEALTH - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Les RobinsonTHE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series” hosted by Lester J. Robinson FIC. TOPICS: Show 15: Massage and Pregnancy and Children Health This week the show will be interviewing Erin Gugliuzza of Route 78 Hair Design & SPA. Erin will show examples how Massage Therapy is Healthy ...
Views: 1378 - Avoid the Top 5 Resolution Pitfalls (and find more happiness along the way) - by Do you make the same New Year’s resolution year after year? Do you ever keep it? Do any of these common resolutions resemble those you promise to keep, but never do?
I’m going to…
• Lose weight
• Stop procrastinating
• Exercise more
• Spend less money on things I don’t need
• Eat ...
Views: 1073 - Suicide: In Memory - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Kay KopitDebra was radiant in her scarlet dress wrapped tautly over her swollen belly. Proudly she gave each guest a tour of the nursery, decorated in yellows and greens with love and care, as she awaited the birth of her first child. I commented to her friend Carol, “What a perfect day for a shower. ...
Views: 2261 - How to Get Over Emotional Misery - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.Whether it’s a holiday, anniversary, birthday or a time in your life where the rug of life itself seems to have been ripped out from beneath your feet, and you feel the kind of depression where you pray to not wake up, take heart. I have been there, and have learned how to come out of it to the ...
Views: 6530 - FACING YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from Danyetta NajoliOctober 1, 2004 Recently, two friends and I went rock climbing at Nashville Climb, a popular indoor spot. It was an absolute blast! If you haven't already experienced it, I recommend finding your nearest indoor rock climbing place and just doing it! Most places have lessons on rock climbing ...
Views: 983 - The most under rated method to achieve success! - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from graham julieThe most under rated method to achieve success is: The power of Visualisation. The best kept secret of success on the sports field and in athletics is: The power of Visualisation. The situation where the mind is in charge of the body. Athletes and other sportspersons constantly use the power of ...
Views: 1886 - The Art of Conversation: A Conversation Tool for Couples - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from betsy sansbyIntroduction for Couples: The Art of Conversation is a homework tool I developed for couples in my therapy practice. It's a structured exercise in which one person (Person A) gets to talk for 20 minutes about any issue she wishes while her partner (Person B) asks specific questions designed ...
Views: 3574 - Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - A Powerful Year-End Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2004 from Jennifer Koretsky© Copyright 2004 At the close of the year, we often find ourselves thinking ahead to the next year. We think about all the things we didn't accomplish this year, and vow to accomplish them next year. Few of us take the time to reflect on the past year and look at our successes and the ...
Views: 1368 - Excerpt: Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2004 from Jon Kabat-ZinnWhy Even Bother? The Importance of Motivation If, from the meditative perspective, everything you are seeking is already here, even if it is difficult to wrap your thinking mind around that concept, if there really is no need to acquire anything or attain anything or improve yourself, if ...
Views: 2611 - Let Other People See Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealDo you know anybody that you feel is particularly engaging and lively? Take a moment to picture that person in your mind. What is it about that person that you find most attractive? He or she may have a charming voice and a great laugh, but it is also very likely that you find their face very ...
Views: 3085 - Got a Headache? Painkillers Are NOT the Solution! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2004 from Arina NikitinaSay you had a stressful day at work, didn't get enough sleep the night before and as a result you've got a bad headache. What do you do? It's easy! You take good old Tylenol or other over-the-counter medicine. And it helps! No more headache, the world is bright again. The next day you wake up ...
Views: 1429 - Take Spectacular Nighttime Photos with your Digital Camera - Part I - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2004 from Andrew MalekNight photographs express a special something that cannot be seen in normal daytime photography. Whether it is a photograph of a moon and starlit sky over a windy deserted beach, the excitement of a downtown cityscape when the lights go on, or just a picture of you and some friends in front of a ...
Views: 1381 - Just Because The Phone Rings... - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2004 from David LeonhardtBrrrrrringgg. The telephone rang. It was as predictable as Niagara Falls. We had just sat down to a piping hot dinner, so of course the telephone would ring. My wife reminded me that just because the phone rings, doesn't mean we have to answer it, but... "Hello," I answered. "Good ...
Views: 1493 - Anti-Resolutions: What Not To Do To Make 2005 Your Best Year Yet - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2004 from Kathy GatesCan you believe a New Year is here already? I believe wholeheartedly in setting goals, setting intentions, deciding what you will do over the next year. However, I also think it's equally important to know what not to do. Try these Anti-Resolutions to add some Don'ts to your day, and see how ...
Views: 1184 - Banishing Bedtime Blues - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2004 from Chick Moorman“My son won't go to bed at night without a struggle. He keeps getting up with all kinds of excuses. It doesn't seem to matter what we tell him. Nothing works. What do you recommend?" This question was posed by a concerned parent in the middle of a fifteen-minute question and answer period ...
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