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- Teenagers... How Is Your Self-Esteem? FREE Test! - by Self-esteem might sound pretty complicated, but not if you break it into two words. Let's take a look at the word esteem first. Esteem (say: ehs-teem) is a fancy word for valuing someone or something or thinking that someone or something is important.
For example, if you really admire your ...
Views: 5815(2 votes) - HOW TO LIVE LIFE - Part Two: The Boss of the Brain - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from John VorhausEverything I know about myself I've learned from studying the characters I create when I write. Everything I know about the characters I create when I write I've learned from studying myself. One thing I've noticed about all these people (both my characters and myself) is that they're not ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - 15-Minute De-Frazzlers - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Susie CortrightWe strive to create balance and peace in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to simplify our lives, but our family's competing demands are anything but simple. ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Accept the Inspiration - Take the Next Step - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Dan BrittI am not a marathon runner; I'm not even an experienced runner. In fact, I'm a professional drummer, and I am a new runner. In the drumming world, I learned firsthand that I should try to stand on the shoulders of giants - the legends that paved the paths. Well, I found that to be the case in ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Eight simple anger management tips - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from David Leonhardt"The other night I ate at a real family restaurant. Every table had an argument going." One of the biggest obstacles to personal and career success is anger. When we fail to control our anger, we suffer several blows: - Anger impedes our ability to be happy, because anger and happiness are ...
Views: 6246(1 vote) - Thoughts on Inventing Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from Norman GilbreathGood evening, I am actually very glad to be here, and if you give your very close attention to what I am about to say you will also be very glad to be here. You may think that what I am about to present to you will be just words -- but keep in mind two things: 1) words can convey anything the ...
Views: 1883(2 votes) - Leading High Performance Organizations - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from Brian WardOrganize your leadership efforts around a high performance trilogyLeaders in high performance organizations know that they must excel in every aspect of their business. To achieve that, they must develop high performance leaders throughout their organizations, who in turn must build high ...
Views: 2803(3 votes) - Feng Shui with Style! Working with Your Element Type - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsWhen you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Wishin and Hopin - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Liz SumnerI like a good challenge now and then. A couple of weeks ago I took on Mother Nature in a test of wills. I attempted to clear two feet of snow from my driveway through the power of positive thinking. I also used deep breathing, relaxation techniques, and openness. When those didn't work I tried ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - SELF-REFLECTION & FENG SHUI TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Aroon AjmeraNew Year is a time for making resolutions to transform your life. Do a self-reflection analysis and see how you can enhance each of the nine areas of your life to improve your emotional, mental and spiritual status for living in harmony and balance. 1. Journey: Set yourself a goal. Visualise ...
Views: 3656(1 vote) - Why Would a Manager Want to Learn Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Susan DunnThe best managers are the ones with emotional intelligence! Here's why. 1. Managers are called upon to make decisions. Primitive emotions, unmonitored, automatic, powerful and not always conscious can “hijack” us making us react thoughtlessly to people and situations instead of thinking ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - How to Choose a Good Partner - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Susan DunnThe best way to choose a partner is using your emotional intelligence. Here are ten tips. 1. Sexual attraction is based on a primitive and powerful feelings that can "hijack" us. It comes from the reptilian brain and is automatic and powerful because it relates to our survival. It is ...
Views: 7914(1 vote) - RAISING A PARENT - “Congratulations…It’s a girl!” - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Jill Interland PressOver the years, many people have asked why the title of my book is Raising A Parent-A “How To” Guide to Survival? So, in case you too are wondering, let me explain with the following story. The day we left the hospital, I took the “mandatory” wheelchair ride to the car. You were allowed to hold ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - The Big Fat Lie...About "Trying Harder" - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2003 from Jill Ammon-WexlerYou've been searching for self improvement or personal development. To increase your self esteem, achieve personal growth, have more happiness in your life...or perhaps reach an important goal. Maybe you're even working with a personal success coach. You're on a meaningful quest! But if ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Protect Your Computer! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2003 from Joe McHenrySurfing on the Internet can be a major problem if you don't employ a reasonable amount of protective software. Hackers, spyware and viruses all combine to make it essential that you have a firewall, a spyware detector and an anti-virus program - all up to date and operating on ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - ***Say What You Mean What You Say - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenWashington Post columnist Bob Levey shared a list of some of his favorite funny headlines. His list includes some incredibly funny, laugh-out-loud lines. Among them were: •"Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link." •"Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought." •"Low Wages Said To Be Key ...
Views: 4604(2 votes) - Expanding Your Sphere of Influence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Doug StaneartWord-of-mouth advertising is one of the cheapest and most effective types of advertising your company can invest in, but how do we generate this elusive type of advertising? Most experts in the area will say, “Get out and ‘network’.” So we go to a Chamber of Commerce meeting with dozens or ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Tips For Networking Success - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Dale KurowWhen it comes to activities that most people dislike when conducting a job search campaign, networking tops the list. From vice presidents on down, the lament is: "I'm not good at it" or "I'm shy." This response comes from professionals who are otherwise at the top of their game! All the tips ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Are You Programmed? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Jan TincherAre you programmed? Definitely. How can you tell what programming you have in your unconscious mind? That's easy. Just look around your life and see what has manifested. If it's happening -- manifested -- you have a program in your mind that attracts it. Now, don't go blaming ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - The Top 11 Things That Might Surprise You When You Become an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2003 from Susan DunnIf you've always worked for someone else, you may harbor fantasies of what it would be like to "be your own boss." While working for yourself has major advantages; if you choose this route you may find some surprises. 1. MYTH: I won't have to work as hard. REALITY: You'll probably work ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - 1 Step To Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Wayne PerkinsIn Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's original "Chicken Soup for the Soul," I am reminded of the short story titled "Another Check Mark On the List." This is a story about a 15-year-old boy named John who, on one rainy day, when it was too wet outside to play, he decided to write a list of ...
Views: 4393(2 votes) - Remembering intended actions and future events - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Fiona McPhersonThere is no such thing as a poor memory. You may be terrible at remembering names, or great with names but lousy at remembering birthdays and anniversaries, or terrific at remembering facts you’ve read but hopeless at remembering details about people. These are memory tasks, and there are ...
Views: 2201(1 vote) - Never Complain, Never Explain. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from greg hickmanQuite a number of years ago, I stumbled across a phrase in a magazine that really piqued my interest. The phrase simply said "never complain, never explain.” From the moment I read it, those four words really hit home with me. To my way of thinking, they summed up the philosophy of all winners. ...
Views: 32855(7 votes) - Strattera, The New ADHD Medication - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2003 from Jeannine VirtuePlease feel free to reprint this article about the newest ADHD medication to hit pharmacy shelves, keeping author bio and URL intact. Thank you! “Strattera, the New ADHD Medication” The newest ADHD medication Strattera (atomoxetine) is expected to hit the pharmacy shelves this month to much ...
Views: 6032(1 vote) - Want to Know How to Feel Better? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWe tend to think of feeling angry as being caused by rude drivers, people we don't like, or 100 degree temperatures, and feeling good as being caused by kind people, successful projects, or ice cream cones. When we're working on our emotional intelligence we work on our self-talk and ...
Views: 4128(1 vote) - CREATING TO BE AUTHENTIC - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Douglas Eby"Creativity comes from a desire to express the true self." Art has often been isolated and considered precious, something only official artists do. In her book "Revolution From Within" Gloria Steinem notes that "most art in the world does not have a capital 'A,' but is a way of turning everyday ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Be "You-nique"! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bryan HallBe "You-nique"! One thing to always remember: "Bad association spoils useful habits." In other words, surround yourself with positive-minded, caring, loving, and giving people, whether in your friendships, love relationships, or family. The more you surround yourself with the energies of love ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - The Four Stages of Life Transformation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michelle CastoSeptember 11, 2001 was the world’s wake up call. After the chaos and confusion, we awoke to the realization that life is a precious gift and that it is our responsibility as a citizen and human being to lead and live our best life. For most of us, that meant looking at our current state of ...
Views: 14075(4 votes) - How to Improve Yourself For a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michelle CastoOccasionally making improvements is easily achievable for most people. While continuous improvement is mostly unachievable; however, striving for it separates the winners from the losers. There are many areas in your life that may need improvement: career, relationships, learning, finances, ...
Views: 6779(2 votes) - Can anxiety be tapped away? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Seamus Hayes© 2003 Seamus Hayes Could you believe it if I told you that you can tap yourself out of an anxiety? Yes, actually tap away your anxiety. Anxiety about your golf stroke, anxiety about your performance at work, anxiety about achieving your personal goals, anxiety about your family, anxiety about ...
Views: 5053(1 vote) - 10 Sure-Fire Feng Shui Tips for More Romance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kathryn WeberA central feng shui tenet is that marital or romantic happiness is an important element for a happy, well-lived life. And if you’ve had marital or romantic unhappiness, you know how true that is! Of course, one of the keys to an effective partnership is having the relationship on a solid ...
Views: 8950(1 vote) - Case In Point: Developing An Ezine Built To Last - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.creatingezines.com Jill Whalen is well known for her search engine optimization talents. She’s equally well known for her ezine, High Rankings Advisor. From its inception in 2000 until today, she has built an exceptionally loyal subscriber base of over 15,000 that would ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Is It Time For A Copy Facelift? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I just had to laugh! During a recent conversation about how often you should change your copy, I had one person tell me “Well, if there were any *good* copywriters out there, they’d be able to write it once, and it would work forever!” Oh really? ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - The Three Spiritual Powers of Independent Thinkers - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tom RussellIndependent thinkers are growing in number. Though still a tiny minority, everyday more and more people are throwing aside conformity and seeking to understand spiritual themes direct from their own hearts, and not through any person, book or organization on earth. Though these can be valuable ...
Views: 4153(1 vote) - THE VALUE OF USING SELF HELP BOOKS - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roy BurtonWHY DO WE NEED THEM? Although the title of this article refers only to books, the guidelines given here will apply equally to similar self-help articles and newsletters found on web sites dedicated to the subject. Whatever form it takes, the intention is to provide people with the knowledge and ...
Views: 2814(1 vote) - The Three Levels of Soul Mates. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiFrom my own personal experience of being involved in certain relationships, I have come to realize there are three different levels of Soul Mates. We discussed Soul Mates in a previous article of mine, ‘Soul Mates - Do they really exists” now we should keep our eyes open and pay closer attention ...
Views: 4434(1 vote) - Soul Mates - Do they really exist? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiThroughout centuries, story tellers, and people from different background and cultures always refer to their fascination in meeting one day their soul mates. Is Soul Mate a myth? Do they really exist? Or is Soul Mate a figment of our own imagination that can help keep our hope for a perfect ...
Views: 3501(1 vote) - Life as a Human/Medium/Psychic Being - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiLife as a Human/Medium/Psychic Being We often forget that we are human beings first, and that there is nothing wrong about our making mistakes or having troubles in life – it is all a part of our growth. We have to allow ourselves to be in situations that can bring us in different direction in ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Positive Affirmations - Do They Really Work? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mohamad LatiffI will explain why positive affirmations work for some people sometimes, and why it doesn't for some other people, some other times. I will also introduce a powerful new alternative twist to positive affirmations that works - almost as instantaneously or quicker than what mere repetition of ...
Views: 22138(4 votes) - Express Yourself and Help Others Too! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnOne of the surest paths to personal growth and well-being is expressing yoursel. You can do this through journaling, but there's a more fun way: write articles for the Internet. The web is hungry for information! Webpublishers looking for content for their websites and ezines and you could ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Some Women Get Mad When You Say "No"! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! Why is it that when women turn men down for sex, they expect us to be understanding and caring, and when men turn women down, they flip out?? Here's the situation: I broke up with a girl I had been with, but have been able to remain minor friends. I know you don't think that's a ...
Views: 8815(1 vote) - Ahimsa, yoga for peace - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christophe MouzeYama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahra, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga Ahimsa, satya, asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha are the five yamas The yoga sutras of Patanjali, 2.30-31 In the classical yoga system described by Patanjali more than two thousand years ago, the ...
Views: 2181(2 votes) - A Way to Find More Happiness Through Your Work - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnOur mantra is “if you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting.” With that in mind, let’s talk about “happiness.” If you're into professional development, you've heard of Martin Seligman, Ph.D., who developed the theory of Learned Optimism. Optimism is ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nicholas DixonHello everybody and a good day (or night !) to you all. My name is Nicholas Dixon and I am in my early twenties and I reside on the beautiful island of Jamaica.I work full time in a public library , but in my spare time I design and market websites.I personally think that it is fun to help my ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Are You Overdue for Some Changes in Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan Dunn“The Life Coaching professionals at the Life Coach Clinic helped me beyond measure,” says Dr. J. Jordan, a senior management consultant,” to achieve those overdue changes in my life and provided the foundations for successful new directions and personal fulfillment.” It’s for sure life isn’t ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - More Effective Communication with Children - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Robert NajemyToday we are experiencing an ever-growing communication gap between parents, teachers and the children whom they are responsible for. Only through honest and sincere communication can we help our children to become honest, healthy and happy individuals. Some of the basic concepts of ...
Views: 4320(1 vote) - Stop Procrastination Now - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2003 from Kathy GatesHow long did it take you to realize the benefits of removing a splinter right away from your finger? As a child, removing that splinter seemed like an awful thing to do, but experience FINALLY taught us that if we leave it alone, it will only get infected, get worse, and be a whole lot harder ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Planning For Retirement - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyPeople have many different financial goals, but one they share in common is to be financially independent. I define that as the time when we conclude that our annual expenses can be covered for the rest of our lives without working any longer. Calculating your expenses over the next 25-40 years ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Building A Mutual Fund Portfolio - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie DonleyWondering what to do and what time frame to do your investing in? Here are some ideas to assist you in your investments. Stick with stock funds. As long as you have five or more years until you need the money, stock funds will likely provide you with superior returns over any other ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Debt: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie Donley“Neither a borrower, nor a lender be,” cautions Shakespeare in Hamlet. The reality is, most of us carry debt. From a money management standpoint, that is not necessarily bad. Sometimes debt is good. Sometimes it’s downright ugly. The key is to carry the right kind of debt, and not too much of ...
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