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- Answers from Africa - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Maggie WahlsMy two trips to Africa were not only a cultural shock but also the scope of disease and death that I witnessed was hard to talk about when I returned home. If people did not have AIDS then they had cancer. As I walked through the Masaba Hospital in Niarobi, Kenya and looked in the eyes of the ...
Views: 1411 - The Do's and Don't's of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Maury BeaulierDON'T lie to your children with stories like "Dad is visiting relatives". Children know if you are trying to hide something, even if the purpose is honorable. DO talk to your children. Give them simple and straight-forward answers without vilifying or blaming the other parent. DON'T put your ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - How to Remember and Interpret Your Dreams to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Debbie MandelWe all dream about daily concerns, fears, desires and occurrences in the form of a jigsaw puzzle, or a surrealistic movie. Sometimes we recall our dreams vividly and in great detail and other times, they drift away from memory like ephemeral clouds. There are many dream encyclopedias listing ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Why You Must Stop Setting Goals - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Maya FrostMy goal in life is to have no goals. They get in the way of true progress. Plenty of successful people swear by goal setting. They're praising the wrong behavior. Brain research tells us that the goals don't matter--it's the intention that gets us where we want to go. Intentions and ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Spirituality Saves Marriages - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Nancy Pina“One word frees us from all the weight and pain of life. That word is love. - Sophocles Marriage is a sacred experience, our personal core of divinity. A vibrant marriage is a powerful force for personal growth. Unselfish love is enjoyed and generated in a spiritually compatible union. ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - The Opportunity in Adversity - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Mike PniewskiMany of us recently saw when Brett Favre, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, played one of the greatest games of his career the Monday night after his father passed away. On the heels of one of the greatest tragedies anyone could face, he responded by playing an incredible game and leading ...
Views: 3035(1 vote) - How do You Compare: Relationship articles - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Andrew WilliamsFrom the author of: How Do You Compare? 12 Simple Tests to Discover Hidden Truths About Your Personality -- And Fascinating Facts About Everyone Else Published by Perigee March 2004; $13.95US/$21.00CAN; 0-399-52951-9 How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways . . . The subject of love used ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - The writing of Acronyming POWER Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Tom WrightAfter thirteen years of what I had considered to be a good marriage, I came home one day to be told, "I want a divorce." Monotone voice, flat expression. Where did that come from? One wife, two children, a thriving business, property, and possessions, I could see problems here. At first I ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Climbing Out Of Your Comfort Zone: The Ultimate Secret To Lasting Change and High Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2004 from Tom VenutoTake a moment and think about the sum total of everything you’re currently doing to improve your health, fitness, physique and athletic performance. Think of every detail - the workouts, the dieting, the level of effort, the sweat, the time - everything. Now grab a pen or pencil and draw a ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - From Partner to Father - The Importance of Expectations Management - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2004 from Yolanda CardenHave you ever wondered what an expectant Dad usually hears from his male friends? “Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months.” If I were about to become a father, probably a little unsure about my new role, this advice would not be particularly ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Make a living or Make a life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Miami PhillipsTake a quick inventory of where you are in your life. On a scale on 1-10 where would you score yourself for these questions? I live where I choose. My life is under control. I am consistently successful at reaching my goals. I have enough of what I need, and am building my reserves. I ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - Dangerous Minds and Hearts - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Gail ElliottWhen people are caught up in their own little worlds they not only miss a great deal they also inadvertently can do damage. What is wrong with our children these days? As Shakespeare wrote, “The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves.” Watch what the adults do and say and you will see ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Are You Asking the Right Questions in Your Copy? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It’s a common approach to writing copy. You begin by asking questions. Why? To evoke thoughts in your readers' minds, to stir up emotions, and to get customers thinking in the way you want them to think. But have you ever thought about how you phrase ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - A Mother's Guide to Dealing with Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Susie Cortright"Step on me, please." When I was a teenager, my grandmother and I were on a family vacation in my parent’s RV. The quarters were close, the beds at a minimum. My grandmother insisted I take the couch and she take the floor. I objected to this arrangement, of course: "What if I accidentally step ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - How to Lose Your Mind - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Wayne WirsThe following is an article originally published on the authors site, "The Journal of Wayne Wirs" - http://www.waynewirs.com: Do you experience these symptoms? 1. You act in ways that are in opposition to the way you think you should act. 2. Thoughts in your mind seem real, sometimes more ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Stroke Patient REBOOTS - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Stephen AlbertPrayers Help Stroke Survivor “REBOOT” Rev. Steve Albert is the former leader of the Alpine Unity Church in Alpine CA and has been an invited guest speaker at New Though Churches across the country since 1991. He is the author of the book TALK ZONES, TALK ZONES In The Classroom as well as the ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Generic Drugs: FDA Approved, Safe, Effective, cheap, reliable Online Generic drugs by Shipdrugs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Lisa LawrenceGeneric Prescription Drugs at a discounted prices only at Shipdrugs.com! Shipdrugs is an online foreign pharmacy which specializes in FDA approved generic prescription drugs which are most effective and reliable to purchase online. Shipdrugs.com offers wide range of generic drugs like Generic ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - It's All About A Journey... - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2004 from Josh Hinds© Josh Hinds "It's not the destination. It's the journey." I'm sure you have heard something like that before. Be it "destination" or "journey", I have learned something along the way: happiness is more of a choice than I first realized. In the past I tended to think happiness ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - The Blame Shame Game - "Get Over It!" - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2004 from Katie ByrdIf you could do just one thing to change your life and improve your odds for happiness, productivity and success, my recommendation would be to give up blame and take full personal responsibility for the results in your life. Whenever we become victims of circumstances, blaming others for our ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - What Sex over 60 Can Teach You About Sex Under 40 - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2004 from Susan DunnGot your attention? Everyone’s favorite subject. I’ll begin by stating again a myth that dies hard: That people over 50 [substitute your own age] aren’t having sex. Part of this is that we just don’t want to think of our parents as actually having sex, no matter how old they are, no matter ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - IT'S YOUR DAY - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2004 from Subhashis Das GuptaThey say that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail nowhere is this more appropriate than in our own lives. There have been numerous occasions when we open our eyes in the morning with sluggishness, groan at the beginning of yet another painful day and allowed the snooze button to control our ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Meditation: Overcoming Impulses - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2004 from Todd WolfenbergToday, I want to help you become happier right now. It is our impulses and cravings that can really destroy a wonderful day. This is especially true if one of two things happen: • If we don’t get to fulfill our desires, then we feel angry and frustrated – and this is upsetting. • If we do get ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - DEALING WITH INTIMIDATORS - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2004 from Robert NajemyAt times, we are confronted by people who seek to intimidate us. This offensive behavior is most frequently a cover-up for their fear. Let us investigate why we play this role and how we can communicate with those who behave towards us in this way. 1. As intimidators we seek to control others ...
Views: 3272(1 vote) - Two Months, Two Actions: First Steps to Success - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2004 from Devlyn SteeleSusan stood on the scale the other day. She had gained two pounds. Fred muttered to himself, “damn smokes cost a ton and are killing me”, as he passed another five dollar bill across the counter. Mark promised his wife that this would be the year that they took a vacation, the same promise ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - No Bad Dates! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2004 from Devlyn SteeleDo a Google search for “dates from hell”, and you just might crash their servers. There are tons of websites devoted to subject. One described a guy who talked about his ex-girlfriend all night, then drove by his ex’s house a few times because he was “concerned for her welfare”. Another told ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Three Common Deadly Mistakes Made In Interviews - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Carole MartinSince no two interviews are alike, it is difficult to be prepared for what lies ahead, but you can focus on your presentation skills, which may be even more important than what you have to say. Three areas of performance, which should be considered dangerous and deadly, are worth spending some ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - It's Time to Get Out of The Box - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Connie Butler“It is never too late to be what you might have been. “(George Eliot) I have found that truly successful people surround themselves with the support that makes them excel. Over years of working with clients I have found that people struggle when they put their businesses and their lives in a ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Adopting Humility - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Mary AllenHUMILITY - Here's an emotion I'm striving to embrace more fully, because I haven't gotten it all figured out. Humility is a beautiful and powerful emotion, but perhaps misunderstood, overlooked or even avoided by the masses. It is viewed as "weak" by some. Those that practice humility know its ...
Views: 2684(1 vote) - True Love and Chemistry: Exporing Myth and Reality - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanWhen you think about the qualities found in a true "soul mate" relationship, what one word comes up most often on the top of your list? Is it CHEMISTRY? Probably. Just the mention of this term conjures up powerful feelings and images for anyone who has ever been in or seeking a love ...
Views: 2333(1 vote) - The Work From Home Revolution - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Tom WorsleyThe work from home revolution on the Internet is in full swing. There has never been a better time or opportunity to make money online working at home in front of your computer. I have joined several opportunities and affiliate programs over the last 3 years and it’s now becoming apparent that ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Some Reasons Why People Hire a Coach (And You Might Too!) - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Susan Dunn1. You’re stuck in your career. It isn’t pleasing you any more, you aren’t getting the promotions, it’s a drag to get up every morning, you’re missing deadlines, failing to produce at your best level, or being less effective. Or you’ve been “written up.” 2. You want to increase your ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - 7 Keys to a Happy Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Sean HarderThis article is taken from my recently published book Earth Wisdom http://www.wholelifegym.com/spiritual_books.htm 1. Do not act in order to receive a payoff. This is what is causing much of our discomfort as individuals and a society. As soon as you act with the purpose of receiving ...
Views: 7959(1 vote) - Evangelical Skepticism: Pursuing Your Right To Be Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Maya FrostMichael Shermer speaks with the energy and passion of an evangelist, so it's not too surprising to learn that he used to be one. What is surprising is that he has made a 180-degree turn in his approach to belief. As a college student at Pepperdine University, he knocked on doors to spread the ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Your World Your Way - Trusting Yourself In Business - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Ann Kelly“It doesn't interest me who you are, or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back.” Oriah Mountain Dreamer You cannot have peace of mind or have a healthy business if you don’t trust yourself. Trusting yourself is ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - What the Peat Bog People Can Tell Us About Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Danielle SimsOver the past centuries, remains of many hundreds of people--men, women, and children--have come to light in peat bogs innorthwestern Europe, especially in Ireland, Great Britain, theNetherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark. Peatlands are mostextensive in northern regions. They develop where ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - When Spirit Guides - by Have you ever wondered about your spirit guides? Who are they? Whatrole do they play in your life and spiritual development?
My spiritual awakening began when I was six years old and gravely illwith pneumonia. I fell into a deep slumber and quickly flew through atunnel toward an incredible ...
Views: 2117(1 vote) - Muscle-Building Exercises and Growth-Boosters. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from George PapazoglouMuscle-Building Exercises and Growth-Boosters. I have 'emerged' some subtle bodybuilding techniques that infuse rapid muscle-growth to any trainee. You see, the "factor of top intensity levels" in combination with "aggressive workouts that expel ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - REVIEWING YOUR GOALS MADE EASY - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Rodney VenturaGoal Reviews are THE Single Most Important Step in the Goal Achievement Process and Should a Part of Everyones Routine Most people are certain to take time everyday to review their schedule or calendar but it is even more important to be sure that Goals are reviewed also. A lack of regular ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - What's On Your Shift List? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Keith VarnumThe most happy and successful people on earth have a personal Shift List. They probably don't call it by that name, but they have one. How do I know? Because these folks are enjoying their journey on our challenging planet! A Shift List is simply a list of activities and attitudes that have the ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - How'd They Do That? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Keith Varnum"How'd they do that?" I asked myself time and time again in my youth. As a journalist and documentary filmmaker, I witnessed ordinary people performing extraordinary feats on countless occasions. I documented individuals in moments of crisis and emergency going beyond the limits they and ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Get Branded--Part II - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Michelle CastoBranding is a way of marketing yourself so that people know who you are and what you do. If you brand yourself well, it will send a message that is instantly understood by your buyers and customers. The best three ways to build your name brand are: 1) Know yourself, 2) Choose work that ...
Views: 2187(1 vote) - Get Branded--Part I - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Michelle CastoLa Fontaine once said, “By the work, one knows the workman.” He must have known long ago about the importance of branding. In today’s competitive marketplace, establishing and maintaining a brand name is essential to your career success. A service or trademark tells people immediately what ...
Views: 2002(1 vote) - The Angel Inside of You - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Chris WidenerThe Angel Inside: Michelangelo, Il Gigante, and Creating a Life of Power and Beauty by Chris Widener The following is an excerpt from The Angel Inside The Whole book can be found at www.TheAngelInside.com “Let us start with a story.” The old man began as he and Tom sat, looking at the David. ...
Views: 4113(1 vote) - Are You Heart Smart? How to enhance your emotional quotient - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Michelle CastoYou don’t have to be Albert Einsten to be smart, although having a high IQ has been associated with being intelligent. Having a high IQ means that you are “head smart.” If you have a high IQ, you are good with book knowledge, including theories, facts, figures, etc. There is another way to be ...
Views: 4453(1 vote) - "Why is Everyone Picking on Me?" - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Noelle NelsonThings are going along OK at work, you're doing what needs to be done, you think everything is hunky-dory, and then your supervisor says: "Haven't you finished that project yet? You should have started on the next one by now," and you're instantly plunged into a horrible upset. You're so ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - The Listening Continuum—How Do You Rate? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susan RosenbergOne day in the 1960s, a little girl named Ginny was playing outside her apartment in Stamford, Connecticut. She said something to her 4-year-old playmate just before the girl launched a fist-sized rock at her. Ginny cried out and ran home, her forehead bleeding. Her mother rushed her to the ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Listening Better Than 25% Energizes Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susan RosenbergYou’re feeling more tired than you used to. Your get-up-and-go got up and went, and you can’t put your finger on how to get it back. You hardly have the energy to try. Author and educator Dr. Linda Page (“Stress and Energy”) recognizes that low energy has a significant impact on health. Low ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Using Motivation as the Key To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Lisa MurrayWhy do over 50% of all people on a diet fail? There are many explanations that can be given to this. You might think to yourself, “I don’t have the time to work out properly,” or “I can’t possibly do it by myself but who has the money to waste on a weight loss program that probably won’t work?” ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Simple Indulgences for March - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere is a series of simple, quick, and affordable indulgences to help you slow down and enjoy this season of beauty and transition. * Welcome spring. Whether or not the temperatures are beginning to warm in your part of the world, take a walk, paying particular attention to the little signs ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - 7 Destructive Habits of Incompetent People - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Michael LeeWARNING! If you want to have a fantastic life, never engage yourself in these 7 deadly habits that incompetent people do. NUMBER 1 - They Think, Say, & Do Negative Things. Yup. They see problems in every opportunity. They complain that the sun is too hot. They cursed the rain for ...
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