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- Is She Cheating? - Many Unsuspecting Husbands Find Out Too Late - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Ruth HoustonRuth Houston © 2004 Couples therapists report a 50% increase in female infidelity. The cover story in the current issue of Newsweek magazine is all about cheating wives: “The New Infidelity – From Office Affairs to Internet Hook-Ups, More Wives Are Cheating Too.” Yet, as widespread as female ...
Views: 4224 - The Self-Care Minder on Transitions - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Jennifer Louden"I don't know what I want (in my career / creative passion / relationships/ all of the above)." "I know what I want to create next but I AM scared and I don't know how to do it so maybe this means I shouldn't do it." "I sense rumbling change brewing but I don't know what to do with this ...
Views: 1397 - Doing What You Love? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Jennifer LoudenCan I tell you, frankly, how sick I am of the story that because we do what we love, we should always be jubilant, light hearted, blissed out, can't-wait-to-get-out-of-bed every-bloody-morning happy and content? Have you ever fell into this belief?What a disservice this myth does to women like ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Sales and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Bob DoyleI’m about to challenge your belief system, or at least I’m going to try.I’m going to tell you exactly why you make a sale, and why you do not.By doing this, I’m going to give you access to some extraordinary principles that seem to fly in the face of logic, but nonetheless are at work in your ...
Views: 12132(2 votes) - How to answer your call in mid-life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Craig NathansonHank Bochenski’s story proves it is never too late to walk away from a life you feel trapped in and do something that you really love. Hank spent 30 years in demanding senior positions at large high-tech companies. By the time he went home each day, he felt like all the blood had been drained ...
Views: 1025 - Diets Don't Work - 4 Ways To Lose Weight Naturally and Effectively - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Mark IdzikAny doctor worth their salt will tell you diets don't work.Plain and simple. Surprised? Well you might be. You can't get away from all the talk about South Beach, Atkins, Low Carb, Zone ... you name it, they're talking about it. It's on TV, in magazines... everywhere you look. And of course ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Ten Steps to a Job-Winning Interview - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinThese days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it! 1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new ...
Views: 1477 - Time to catch a baby! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James MiddletonTime to catch a baby - By James Middleton Copyright 2004 james@hypnosis.demon.co.uk Time to catch a baby - or in other words; "Where the hell are the midwives?" Well, I thought having a home birth with my wife would be a simple process. Fact is, in the UK - less than ...
Views: 1436 - The Power In A Gathering Of Women - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2004 from Eileen McDarghForget "fight or flight" as the only duo of responses in the face of stress. For women, there's a third response: "befriend". A landmark UCLA study turned five decades of stress research on its head with the revelation that a cascade of brain chemicals gives women a larger behavioral repertoire ...
Views: 1344 - Market Your Way to Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaIt’s never too early to start saying thanks to yourclients, vendors and referral sources for what theycontribute to your business or practice. Everyoneloves to be appreciated and acknowledged, so start now and do something every month. Keep in contact with your clients and vendors by sending ...
Views: 1524 - Top Ten Keys to Successful Dating for Men - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2004 from Don Diebel1. When with a woman on a date, under no circumstances whatsoever, look at and flirt with other women. This is just plain rude and disrespectful. It's very degrading to a woman and makes her feel very unimportant. It really hurts their feelings, especially if she is attracted to you. 2. Don't ...
Views: 5662 - Reiki Distance Healing Goes to Court - by The public awareness of Reiki energy healing hascome a long way since I started my Reiki practiceyears ago. I remember trying ever so hard toexplain what Reiki was to those who were open andcurious. Today, Reiki energy healing has becomepretty much mainstream. Chances are, if you stopsomeone on ...
Views: 1708 - Why Treadmills? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2004 from Paul ReeveTreadmills have experienced substantial growth over the years. They are designed to enhance the most popular form of exercising - running and walking. Treadmills are built on the basic premise that the more effort you put in, the more you will get out. As other fitness equipment and gimmicks ...
Views: 1200 - How to Get Over Your Divorce in One Day - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2004 from Jeanette CastelliDo you know that you can come out of the pain, and suffering from divorce in just one day? When you start taking control of your healing, by setting yourself a process for recovery, you will come out of the immobilizing pain immediately. Complete emotional healing takes a series of steps, ...
Views: 27862(2 votes) - ON BEING A BORN LEADER - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2004 from Josh Hinds(c) 2004 "Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you a question: do you believe that? I'll give you mine: I *don't* believe it. AND HERE'S WHY... Reason Number One: Look Around You Look at the military, businesses, schools and other organizations. They are hiring people who ...
Views: 2259 - Improve Your Golf Game by Learning About Your Grip - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Ben PostonGrips are the least expensive yet one of the most important parts of a golf club. Remember, the grip is the only part of the clubs that you make contact with, so it’s extremely important to make sure that you have the right size and the right quality of material. If you use a club grip that is ...
Views: 2200 - SAY NO TO SMOKING - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from hifzur rehmanIs there any adventure or fun in smoking? Absolutely not! Don’t be fooled by the fun packed advertisements of the cigarette making companies. There is no “taste”, no “fun” and no “adventure” in smoking cigarettes. These are just the slogans of the cigarette making companies which are multiplying ...
Views: 1128 - Is your Business Partnership about to Crash and Burn? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviThe Seven C's: Danger Signs not to be Ignored When Harry teamed up with Joe, everyone thought it was a business match made in heaven. Both loved the clothing business. Harry was a natural salesman with good design sense and Joe was a shrewd buyer and financial whiz. Together they opened a ...
Views: 3996 - TIME MANAGEMENT? NO! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviMany people want to be coached to manage their time better. I say NO! to that. You cannot manage time anyway; it just keeps ticking away no matter what you do. What you can do is manage yourself based on the two concepts I keep mentioning: self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Following are four ...
Views: 1089 - GET OUT THOSE LEGOS - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviMany of my clients are working harder than smarter. This is not a put-down of their intelligence. It is a statement about the conventions of the way most of us live and work. Without a concerted effort to step back and take an objective look at how we function day in and day out, we find ...
Views: 1077 - TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF AND WHY SELF KNOWLEDGE is the KEY to having the life you want. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviStart by asking yourself some specific questions. Keep a record of your answers in a notebook or journal. Here are 10 questions to begin your journey and remember, YOU will always be a WORK IN PROGRESS. 1) If you could do anything you want to tomorrow, what would it be? The answer should ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene Lehavi1) Listen without judgment. The key to good communication is listening well. Save your judging for later after you have heard and understood what was said. 2) Listen with the willingness to be swayed to the other person's opinion. No obligation to actually being swayed, but stay open to the ...
Views: 13645(1 vote) - How to Protect You and Your Children from West Nile Virus - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Susan DunnTAKE THE MOSQUITO-BAIT QUIZ: Who is most likely to get bit by mosquitoes? a. Tom, who goes jogging at dawn in his shorts and tank top. b. Mary, who sprays her hair, puts on deodorant, perfume, sunscreen, and her sharp-but-scanty black patio dress, and heads for a late afternoon lawn party, ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Women and Divorce: How Women Should Protect Themselves Financially Regarding Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Karl AugustineWomen who believe a divorce is a possibility or who think that their husband will be asking about getting a divorce at some point should put their emotions aside and plan "just in case" their intuition is correct that a divorce may be coming in the near future. If women who believe that the ...
Views: 13307(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways To Attract Money - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Maureen Oliver1. Know What You Want Don't just think you want something. Know it! Most of us know exactly what we don't want in our lives. We have to become just as clear about what it is we do want. Knowing that you want to make $10,000 a month or more is much clearer than just knowing you want more ...
Views: 9794(2 votes) - On Living Well - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from richard jonesLife is a... Well, you know the saying. But life is also one helluva party. Life isn't all-good, and it isn't all-bad. And even though your parents brought you to the bash, the older you get the more you should realize that it's up to you to enjoy being here, especially if you're gaining ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - 5-Minute Meditation: Light-Song - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Avalon De WittSit quietly in a comfortable place with your eyes closed. Take a few deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Listening to the rhythm of your breath, feel your body relaxing from the top of your head, all the way down to the tips of your toes... Begin to form a vivid ...
Views: 1465 - Modalities and Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Avalon De WittThere are three basic modalities of perception. They are the visual (through the eyes), the auditory (through the ears) and the kinesthetic (through bodily sensation, including smell and taste). Most of us are dominant in one or two of these modalities. Your dominant modality will greatly ...
Views: 3623 - Is This Love? How Can You Know? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Avalon De WittAhhh... love! It's what we all seek. Even those who already have it are continually seeking ways to keep it. But what is love, really? How can we know that what we're feeling is not infatuation? What's the difference? If you are currently in a relationship or if you hope to be in one, ...
Views: 1286 - Along Came a Spider - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt had been a lean month and both Ron and I were worried about paying the bills. It's hard to run three companies with no bank loan! In fact, it was the first time we had actually lost money and been in the red. That usually didn't happen to us. To make matters worse, both our son's birthdays ...
Views: 1673 - Is it Positive or Negative? You decide - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt was the summer of 2004 when I finally decided to live a positive life. In fact, I'll never forget the day it happened. It started off like any other summer day. After lunch, I decided to take my boys to the neighborhood pool. They were excited because the pool had just opened for the ...
Views: 1828 - Wisdom of a Tree Planter - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2004 from Kimberley SimonJay, my 19 year old son, is baaaaaaaaack. He spent two months up in northern Ontario, Canada, planting trees for a reforestation company ... the best and worst of times ... tears, laughter, learning to make hemp and bead jewellery, playing guitar, BIG food, and best of all, living in a tent in ...
Views: 1652 - How to think thin! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from Rosa Smith-MontanaroWeight loss begins from the neck up… in your mind. How to think like a naturally thin person. Thoughts are powerful, they are a reflection of the quality of your life. If you want to make a change in your life, then you first have to change what is being said in your ...
Views: 10111(3 votes) - Eight Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from Thelma MarianoI visit my mother in a nursing home several days a week. Each time I leave I am grateful for being able to walk into the bright sunshine on my own two legs. There are so many things to be thankful for in my life – among them good health, my skills and abilities and caring relationships. I find ...
Views: 5097(1 vote) - Keep Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from graham julieDo you have the courage to reach your goals? Do you have the courage to succeed? Do you have the courage to mix with the people who can change your life. Do you have the courage to walk away from those who keep you in your place? If you really want to change your lifestyle and become successful ...
Views: 5057(1 vote) - Relocate Your Birth Chart and Re-Energize Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Cait BentenRelocate Your Birth Chart and Re-Energize Your Life! On that special day, in that particular place, at the exact moment you emerged as your mother’s newborn child, your astrological chart was written. You are an energy — a one-of-a-kind, never-before-seen light — here to experience this ...
Views: 7962 - LOVE IS NOT A POWER STRUGGLE - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonYour husband grips the remote with a mighty hand, surfing the channels relentlessly for something to pique his interest. You say “Oh, that looks interesting;” he says “Boring.” After half a dozen (failed) polite attempts you snap at him: “Well I’m getting dizzy from all the channel-surfing, ...
Views: 1320 - The Power of Clarity. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Kevin LankfordIt's happened to everyone. You take your camera out for a "Kodak" moment, pose everyone like you want and then "click" you've captured the perfect photo opportunity. Or did you? Suddenly someone shouts, "You had the lens cap on dummy!" Obviously, you were unable to focus that picture and ...
Views: 1505 - The Metrosexual Man vs. The Cowboy - What DO Women Want? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanHe always looks perfectly put together. He can be in a t-shirt and jeans or heading out to a black-tie event. His hair never has a bad day. His nails are clean and buffed. His clothes are perfectly pressed and exquisitely coordinated. He smells like flowers and spice. Is he gay? No, he's the new ...
Views: 3729 - "Are You Mentally Retarded, But Don't Know It?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Terry GossIs your own mind secretly keeping you from the good life? Are You Mentally Retarded, But Don't Know It? When I mention ...
Views: 28506(2 votes) - Do Animals Have Souls? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Cate CavanaghAs if losing a beloved pet is not heartbreaking enough, the thought of never seeing them at all, in whatever afterlife you believe in, can be devastating. Native Medicine teaches the power of animals. Native Americans believe animals and their spirits can be harbingers of learning and bearers ...
Views: 1852 - Five Important Indian Medicinal Plants for Curing Various Disorders with Special Reference to Sciatica - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants have been curing various disorders in human being from the time immemorial. Allopathic drugs sometimes show negative effect or side effects but herbs are safer and easy to access. The herbal treatments are cheap as compared to allopathic drugs. Sciatica is a common disorder by ...
Views: 25497 - Kissing contains no javelchromopntheoremicherbicidic acid - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery now and then a quarrel breaks out down at the barber shop, lines are drawn, challenges leveled and, with any luck, somebody walks out with very few blood stains. All over a seemingly innocent discussion: What is the greatest sport ever? Some say "football". Some say "baseball". ...
Views: 1941 - Paper thin walls make for cozy neighbors - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2004 from David LeonhardtPaper thin walls make for cozy neighbors By David Leonhardt Ever since I began working for that Florida villas website, I have been plagued by recurring nightmares. I am haunted at night by the spirits of hotel rooms past. There was a time when I traveled quite a bit on business. ...
Views: 1706 - The Will to Change - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Walid HADDADDo you really possess the will to change your life? How many times you got all excited about a great thought, leading to a change in your life, for a day or two and when the time comes to put it into action you realize that it's not going to be easy to accomplish by finding excuses and saying ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - QIGONG AND THE AGELESS WOMAN - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanThe Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining health & longevity for thousands of years. One of “the jewels” coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as ...
Views: 2601(1 vote) - THE THREE TREASURES: A CHINESE PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH & LONGEVITY - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanWhat can we do to avoid sickness, debility, and senility in our lives? What can we do to help ourselves heal from diseases or afflictions already a part of our lives? What can we do to create a longer, healthier, enjoyable, and more productive life? I suggest we look toward the ancient wisdom of ...
Views: 3942(1 vote) - Workplace Stress - Expensive Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Dale CollieWorkplace stress can cut productivity and costyour company thousands of dollars annually. Harvard Business Review writer A. Perkins, advisesthat 60-90 percent of medical problems areassociated with stress. Princeton, NJ insurancecompany Foster Higgins Co., reports that 45percent of corporate ...
Views: 3229(1 vote) - LESS STRESS MEANS MORE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanMost people spend an enormous number of hours in their workplace. For this reason alone, it is essential to make it a place where people want to be, but also one that promotes physical and emotional health for its inhabitants. Business people normally operate at extreme levels of stress on a ...
Views: 2410(1 vote) - MENDING THE MIND, BODY, MOUTH CONNECTION - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanUnhealthy eating patterns can be changed and healed over time by discovering what is “eating at you” on a fundamental, deep, no-nonsense level. These issues can be best eliminated through uncovering and releasing them, rather than the usual cover-up tactics of useless dieting. Periodic ...
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