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- Death - An Interlude Between Two Activities - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2004 from William MeaderIs death an end or a beginning? Throughout recorded history, this question has been central to human existence. Religions have been born in response this question, as have the inspired works of many poets, artists and scientists throughout the ages. When confining our consideration of death to ...
Views: 1191 - Triggers That Call Their Name - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2004 from Mitch CarmodyOn the day my son died Dec.1st 1987, something shifted in my soul, something deep inside my being got rewired. As a newly bereaved parent you anticipate that the affects and symptoms of shock will eventually wear off as reality arm wrestles for control of our conscious thought. Shock ...
Views: 2079 - A Bird's Eye View of THE ENCHANTED SELF and what it means to YOU! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2004 from Barbara Becker HolsteinThe Rebbe Nachman of Breslow often said, “Always remember-Joy is not merely incidental to your spiritual quest. It is vital.” As the years have gone by and I’ve been in the practice of psychology over 20 years, I have become more and more convinced that he was so right, that joy is not an ...
Views: 1220 - 7 Powerful Ways to Get One-Way Inbound Links - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Trent BrownriggIt’s no secret that having links pointing to your website is very good for search engine rankings, and gives more ways for human visitors to find your website. So, how do you get one-way inbound links to your website? Well, there are numerous ways, and I am going to focus on seven of the most ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Make a One Decision Not Just a New Years Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Judith WrightEvery year the majority of us make a promise to ourselves that we will change some habit we find unseemly – we make a New Year’s resolution. And for a time, even if it is just a fleeting moment, we actually believe that we will keep that promise. We will stop eating a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ...
Views: 1400 - Excerpt: Listening to Fear: Helping Kids Cope, from Nightmares to the Nightly News - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhen Things Go Wrong: Trauma and Our Youngest Children Our children's nightmares are filled with the dangers and fears that span development from infancy into adulthood. These bedrock fears -- of losing our lives or the lives of those we love and upon whom we depend, of losing the love of ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Mary Ann BaileyWe live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But the truth of the matter is, making any kind of intentional change in our life can be difficult. When we decide to ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Five Basic Steps to Benefit from Your Creativity - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Kabarow NicholasThe ability to exercise your creativity is even more important for you than you probably think. Why? First, your creativity tremendously contributes to your self-actualization, which is essential for you to feel satisfied with your life and be happy. Second, it is exceedingly important for being ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Unemployment Blues: Take Back Control! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2004 from Virginia BolaOne of the most emotionally crippling aspects of unemployment is the sense of powerlessness it engenders. Job layoff triggers financial pressures, emotional distress, family turmoil, and dashed career hopes. It is forced on us by unrelenting fate, an emotionally disengaged employer, and ...
Views: 3428(1 vote) - Create a holiday feast for the senses - by This is my daughter’s first Christmas. Naomi will be nearly nine months old and eager to explore all that the holidays have to offer. Within a few weeks after conception, babies develop the sense of touch, with taste, smell, hearing and sight following in that order. At birth, babies possess ...
Views: 1110(3 votes) - Low Carb Diets: Recipe for Success or Formula for Failure? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2004 from Travis SmithLife in the Fast Food lane is taking its toll on Americans. Yes, it's official two in three adult Americans are overweight or obese. TWO IN THREE! We need to do something about it and fast. In fact, left unabated, "obesity may soon cause as much preventable disease and death as cigarette ...
Views: 4397(1 vote) - Plan To Manage Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyEveryone finds themselves stressed out during the holiday season. But for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), November through January can feel like a whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities. Lack of time management will result in undue pressure and overwhelm for the ADD adult. ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - The Great White Yacht - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Rick BeneteauMy intention was to write this article with a fairly clear idea of what Iwanted to express. But you know what they say about intentions –at least good ones?:-) I came out to my balcony with laptop in tow and I started typing.However, the impressive powerboats and mammoth lake and ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - PAY IT FORWARD - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Anne LeedomSometimes you’re not nice and, for whatever reason, you can’t go back and apologize to people for having been mean, malicious, or unkind to them. The main thing to realize is that feeling guilty will only delay and obstruct the lessons and practices of becoming a nicer person. It seems and feels ...
Views: 3822(1 vote) - Double Whammy: Prevent Cancer and Lose Weight In One Fell Swoop - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Laura TurnerToday, I've learned some great news and I’m shouting it fromthe rooftops! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! According to new research, you can prevent cancer and lose weight: both at the same time!What’s more? It’s easy! Easy, that is, if you are willing tomake just a few lifestyle adjustments (You are ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - My Finances are a Mess, NOW What Do I Do? - by Okay, so you've done just about everything wrong that you could, and your finances are a mess. You're up to your eyeballs in debts, and your investment in that "can't miss" Internet stock went south faster than a roller coaster at Disney World. What are you going to do? How are you going to ...
Views: 7144(1 vote) - Dump those Goals! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Selby Evans(A collaboration of the Engineer and the Un. The Un is the perpetual adolescent in all of us. The Uns want to do things differently, bass-ackwards. The Engineer is the practical problem-solver in all of us. The Engineers are always finding ways to get things done.) Which goals? The big ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Housing Bill - Changes in Right to Buy Mortgages - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Nicola BullimorePresently council tenants are able to purchase their rented property after 2 years of tenancy. However, this is about to change. As of the 18th January 2005, the new Housing Bill becomes law and the current 2 years will change to a period of 5 years. This means, that once the proposals come into ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Martial Arts and The Bible - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Tom KatchMartial Arts and The Bible As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have often wrestled with the idea of self-defense. Does God expect me to defend my family and myself when physically attacked or am I to “turn the other cheek” and endure it in the name of Jesus? As I considered the many ...
Views: 8628(1 vote) - Top 10: How to Use The 12 Steps for Management Conflict and Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Elizabeth TullOne of the reasons for the success of the 12 Step programs is that they are based on solid principles that can be applied to many areas of life, and that includes business. A successful company takes stock regularly and turns liabilities into assets. Here are some guidelines for applying ...
Views: 2259(1 vote) - Tips For Singles On Celebrating The New Year - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanIt's coming up soon and you don't have any plans. Many of your friends will be away or out with their significant others. You can't believe it's been a whole year and you are facing another dateless New Years Eve. What can you do? If the above sounds familiar, it may be time for some quiet ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - People Literacy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Susan CullenPeople literacy is knowing how to read and understand the behavioral style differences of others. Every Manager has experienced the frustration of not understanding why one management approach that works beautifully with one employee is ineffective with another. That’s because what we think ...
Views: 2309(2 votes) - How to bypass your conscious mind and program yourself for success. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Emmanuel SeguiEmile Coué, the French psychotherapist once said: "When theimagination and will power are in conflict, are antagonistic, itis always the imagination which wins, without any exception."Then you can program yourself for success by understanding thepower of imagination. Imagination builds cities. ...
Views: 8117(3 votes) - Two Choices That can Make Next Year The Best Year of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Margaret PaulWhat if there were just two choices you could make to insure that next year would be wonderful? There actually are, and these choices are quite simple in concept, yet not easy to do. They are not things you do on the outside, such as exercising your body (which is always a good thing to do!) but ...
Views: 4352(2 votes) - The Difference Between “Need” and “Want” - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Craig NathansonLet’s face it: Most people spend way too much money on things they don’t really need. The more money we make, the more we tend to spend. This endless cycle of materialism has led many people to confuse the word “need” with the word “want.” As in, “we need a big-screen TV for our new home ...
Views: 14771(4 votes) - "How Do I Gain Weight?" - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from JP CliffordTry asking people how to gain weight and you'll likely see some bewildered faces staring back at you. For the majority of people, hearing that question is akin to hearing the questions, "How do I stub my toe?" or "How do I run out of gas?" Those confused faces not withstanding, the question ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Making It A ÒHappyÓ New Year - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Marc Kern Ph.D.The new year is the cultural icon for self-reflection. At what we've accomplished, and what still needs to be addressed; to reflect on what's working and what isn't. You may say, I need to address my drinking, or my weight, being better to my children, or whatever it is. But bottom line, we ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Did He Really Behave Himself At This Year's Christmas Party? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Debbie Jenkins"Did He Really Behave Himself At This Year'sOffice Christmas Party? 6 Tips To Spot If YourMan Is A Saint Or A Sinner" Author and persuasion coach, Tony Walker has beenstriking fear into the hearts of liars and cheatsthis Christmas with the release of his "Human LieDetector" book entitled, Liar ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Is There Such a Thing As Your “Dream Job”? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Steve ErreyMore than four out of ten thirtysomething professionals want to change careers, but feel trapped and don’t believe that they will, a new study shows. More thirtysomethings than ever before are feeling disillusioned with their careers and openly acknowledge that they’d like to move into ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - The Movies - by When I was a small child, I watched many movies in the Shawmut Theater in Roxbury. It was located close to Eagleton Square, which was bustling with activity and safe years ago. Today you don’t venture there if you value your life. The Shawmut was more than a movie house. It was a community ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - How You Can Achieve What You Truly Want In Life - by The key to getting the most out of life is to first have a clear picture of where you're at right now. For example, if you wanted to go on a trip across the country, you'd obviously take out a map, determine your point of departure and THEN chart the course to your destination. Life is no ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - [Excerpt]: What Astrology Can and Can Not Do - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Susan MillerCopyright © 2004 Susan Miller What Astrology Can and Can Not Do Astrology can be used to help you in many ways. It can reveal damaging behavioral patterns or forewarn you of upcoming challenges. It can help you pinpoint latent talents you may possess and provide you with specific hints on how ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Speed Reading Myths and Facts - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Magda SantosSpeed Reading is one of those subjects that is spun to sound like a tonic that will solve all your educational ills and grow hair on your bald head for 2 easy payments of $19.99 each. At times it sounds like a medicine show. Some write about how it’s a hoax. Others claim it’s the best thing ...
Views: 7516(1 vote) - How To Stay Positive In spite of The Negativity Around You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Josh HindsI'm often asked how it is that I stay so positive. Now allow me to clear up some misconceptions you might have based on that last statement. I am not one of those folks that walk around with what is commonly referred to as a career politician's smile painted across my face. Although I do ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - Decision-Making Rule #1 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2004 from Robert (Bob) CannonAs I have studied a number of books on decision-making, it has been encouraging to find that academicians have validated my own experiences. One example goes back to a time, when I was working in a company that had an incredible product but some problems with delivering products on time. It was ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Collective Intelligence and Collective Wisdom - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2004 from Robert (Bob) Cannon“Change” has been the big topic of conversation for some time now. For the most part, the change that everyone writes about and talks about is economic change. There has been much written about the change from a manufacturing economy to a service economy and there has been much written about the ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - What Your Throat Is Trying To Tell You - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Gregory NewmanSome years ago, a friend of mine said “you sure do clear your throat a lot.” His comment stuck with me. Over the next few weeks I noticed that I was a chronic throat-clearer, especially during my conversations with people. Then I had an awareness that changed my life. As my ...
Views: 1148 - How to Reduce Stress and Reverse the Aging Process - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Debbie MandelA team of researchers has discovered that severe emotional distress, as experienced by those who divorce, lose a job, or care for an ill child or parent, accelerates the aging process up to a whole decade. The investigation was able to accurately quantify the aging process by measuring ...
Views: 2034 - Can Your Ideas Really Make You a Millionaire? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonWhat would you say to me if I told you that I owned the moon and I'd be willing to sell you some land there at a good price...You'd probably think I were nuts or tell me to get lost, right? Why the heck would anyone buy land on the moon? Now, what if I told you that someone has already tried ...
Views: 4007(2 votes) - Fiber Supplements to Beat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Sophie LeeFiber supplements can be tremendously beneficial for IBS sufferers. Although supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are generally marketed as laxatives, and are very useful for constipation sufferers, they can also be used to combat diarrhea because they add bulk to the diet and can make ...
Views: 1570 - Surefire Ways to Attain Moneymaking Success - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Michael LeeYou have probably heard other people say that "Money isn't everything" or "Money can't buy happiness." They may beright in some aspects; but it's not just about the money. It's about having an ideal lifestyle - being able to have control over your time and schedule, having no one orderingyou ...
Views: 1092 - ADD, Blessing or Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Bill DueeaseCopyright © 2004 by Bill Dueease Approximately three to five percent of the American population is believed to have ADD. ADD stands for “Attention Deficit Disorder.” My belief is that ADD is misnamed. Instead, it should be renamed "Attention Expansion Advantage" (AEA). People with AEA/ADD ...
Views: 2705 - Acupuncture and Children - by How many people realize how much acupuncture treatments can help children rid themselves of unwanted illness? Rearing children without overuse of antibiotics, ear tubes, allergy shots, and excessive use of OTC and prescription medications can be a daunting task. If western society understood how ...
Views: 1147 - Here Come the Holidays - Strategies for Eating, Fitness and Reaching Your Goals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Alan WaylerSay the word " holidays" and women with food issues start to fidget. It's the time of year when many of us find it hard to stay focused, hard to stay motivated, hard to exercise, easy to get too busy, too tempted, or just too down in the dumps to eat and exercise sensibly. It's hard ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Let the Season be Your Reason! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Danish AhmedI'm sitting on the subway across from a beautiful woman... I want to strike up a conversation, but my fears get the best of me. Then, this beautiful woman starts up a conversation with another person on the subway who is also a stranger to her (I eavesdropped on their conversation). Now I ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Shake Hands and Know ! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Anand GhuryeShake Hands and Know ! Our behaviour is a path to our inner self . How we behave in differentcircumstances gives indication of what we are , what we are thinking , whatour normal and transient nature is . Any of our expressions can be traced toour nature and can be a rich source of information ...
Views: 5350 - WHOSE PICTURES ARE YOU TAKING HOME? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2004 from Alan CohenWhile walking through Costco, I noticed the large bin of photographs that had been processed and were waiting for customers to pick up. There were probably a couple of hundred packets listed alphabetically according to customers’ names. I was struck by the fact that all of these personal bags of ...
Views: 1368 - What Footsie taught us ! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2004 from graham julieWe have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of a dog called ’Footsie’. She was found three weeks ago wandering around outside a local restaurant for a couple of days looking for food. Paula, a woman who takes responsibility for stray animals in this part of the island, took her in and started ...
Views: 1667 - Top 3 Presentation Disasters for 2004 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2004 from Dana Bristol-SmithDuring the year we've seen some great examples from celebrities of presentation Do's and Don'ts. On the Do -side we've seen how an actor, former body builder, named Arnold, can morph into a Governor through demonstrating both charisma and confidence. We've also seen some really terrible ...
Views: 2114 - 5 hot Internet businesses for 2005 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2004 from Nowshade KabirIf you are planning to start a new business in 2005, you should seriously consider one of the many Internet based businesses available today. The online businesses have numerous inherent advantages in comparison to their brick and mortar counterparts. Investment is relatively small The basic ...
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