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- Learn Face Reading - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Carole FriesenGive me 5 minutes with anyone and I can tell you more about their character than a 10-page résumé. I have “read” thousands of people who tell me I know more about them in a few minutes than their spouse, family or friends ever have. Am I the only one who has access to this ancient secret? No, ...
Views: 7784(1 vote) - Getting Along with Family - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Deborah HillA reader of my blog "Getting Along with Difficult People" (www.theawarenessinitiative.com/blog) asked how to get along with family members. I can't say that I've mastered the family conumdrum. In fact, I believe that family members are often our greatest and most difficult ongoing teachers. Here ...
Views: 1550 - 11 Steps to Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Megan WinegarThere is no one way to stop smoking. Everyone's body is different, and everyone's reaction to nicotine and to withdrawals is going to be a little bit different. However, there are some good patterns you can use if you're ready to start down the path to quitting. 1. You have to start ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - Five Characteristics of the Emerging Business Leader - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Liliane MavridaraMy premises for writing this article are that a)our work is our path, b) our work is who we are and what we bring into this world, and c)our work is such to be of service no matter what the specific form of occupation we are in. Ultimately we shall be known by our fruits and ...
Views: 5138(6 votes) - From Restriction to Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Fia-Lynn CrandallI have really had freedom on my mind a lot lately, so I want to ask you: How free do you feel in your life right now? Do you feel a sense of freedom as you look around at your life or do you feel restricted? Do you feel free to be yourself? Do you feel free to live life “your ...
Views: 1185 - Increase Sales: Selling in a Recession - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Ricky BrackenGenerating sales in today’s marketplace is a tough sell. It doesn’t matter if you’re business model is business to business or business to consumer its tough being a sales professional right now. Business and consumer budgets are tight and both are looking for opportunities to maximize their ...
Views: 1717 - Easy Tips For Hosting Your Own Live Event - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkLive events are more popular than ever these days. That’s because there’s just no substitute for being live with someone, face to face as they share their information. The passion and energy of the event host can often make the difference between just “hearing” information, and really “getting” ...
Views: 1116 - Psoriasis - From Diagnosis to Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Priyank SaxenaWhat Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disorder that occurs at any age in both men and women. The word psoriasis comes from a Greek word that means “to itch.” However, psoriasis often does not itch. Psoriasis can be a enduring problem which tends to run in ...
Views: 1037 - Faster Than the Speed of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dawn AngierOne of the ways you can differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to deliver your products and services faster than your competition. I just signed off on the proofs for a 300-page book with a full-color cover. The turnaround for this digital printer is less than eight days—and most of ...
Views: 1147(3 votes) - Cracking The Abundance Code - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Daniel BrittonCracking The Abundance Code Since its release in 2006, an estimated 300 million worldwide have been introduced to the Law of Attraction by "The Secret". How many of these millions are at present attracting abundance into their lives? What in that case does it take to create the lifestyle, ...
Views: 1553 - 6 easy ways to teach children about money - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Daniel BrittonTeaching children from an early age how to save and budget in a fun and educational way, can lay the foundations for sound money management later in life. Most would agree, that the earlier children are introduced to a foreign language, the quicker they are able to pick it up. The same can be ...
Views: 1786(9 votes) - Chronic Pain Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Michelle GottliebChronic pain. If you have been lucky enough to never experience this, you have no idea how wearing it is. Chronic pain can change your personality. It can damage your relationships. It can even make you suicidal. Pain management has improved over the last ten years. The drugs have gotten ...
Views: 1365 - 7 steps to Prosperity Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Daniel BrittonHow do you measure true achievement? Is it about more than money? Cash in the bank is a handy gauge, yet to be abundantly supplied means we can benefit from loving relationships, a beautiful home, travel, and contribute via the realization of our purpose or life's work. The process we use to ...
Views: 5251 - Reflexology and Reiki as a Bridge to Healing Self - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David-Uriel IbarraJust about every form of religion in the world has to do with performing some kind of ritual to a deity or deities. Now, many new age people are performing similar rituals in hopes of connecting to their spirit guides, guardian angels, Gaia (mother earth), etc. The truth of the matter is this, ...
Views: 1343 - *** The Inner Critic Kidnaps The Artist Soul - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Valery Satterwhite“Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your Soul.” - Walt Whitman For many artists, challenges are very personal. And one of the biggest challenges is the Critic in the room, the Inner Critic. This gnarly Inner Critic is the voice of your self-doubt and fear. It is the ...
Views: 1363(8 votes) - Cure for Lower Back Pain - Food Groups that Can Provide Cure for Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn your search for a cure for lower back pain, you become too focused on pain relievers and therapies that you tend to overlook certain dietary intakes that may resolve your back problems. Your nervous system also requires nutrients that can strengthen your bones, muscles and tissues as well as ...
Views: 1306 - *** The Difference Between Wealthy People and Not-So-Wealthy People - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Linda WilsonEver wonder what separates wealthy people from the average Joe or Jane? Nothing, really. They’re not any different than the rest of us. They still put their pants on one leg at a time. There’s nothing ‘special’ about them. They don’t have magic powers. They’re not clairvoyant. And they don’t ...
Views: 2345(6 votes) - Where is the Degree in Money Management Offered in School? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERThere is no doubt the two most monumental days of a parent’s life are when their kids go off to kindergarten and when they graduate from college. All parents raise their children wanting them to succeed in life no matter their chosen path or discipline. They aspire for them to have more, make ...
Views: 1466(3 votes) - Smart Women Take the Right Action - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, in one of my Women's Success Circles, a great question came up: "What's the one action step that I should take to grow my business faster?" Wow! That's a great question. The challenge is--there's not just one simple answer. I wish there was a "magic bullet" that would take your ...
Views: 999 - The Business of Spirit & Matter - The Eagle & The Condor - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraWhen I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ...
Views: 1491 - The Business Case for Hope - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanThink hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Treatment Expectations for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Depression - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Kathleen HoweAs an individual with post traumatic stress disorder and depression, I've found it extremely difficult to know what to expect for treatment of my disorders. There isn't much written about the average joe out there that either suspects there's a possibility he/she may be experiencing PTSD or ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - Simple Meditation Technique - Easy Meditation with Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jonathan RoachIn this busy and hectic world full of noise and haste, learning a simple meditation technique can bring a sense of calm and inner peace that most of us never have the chance to experience. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner and higher self, resulting in an enhanced ...
Views: 1763 - Best Natural Cure For Erectile Dysfunctions - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Paul RodgersErectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. "It is estimated that at least 20 million American men have some degree of erectile dysfunction,". Erectile Dysfunction (ED), sexual dysfunction, is one of the ...
Views: 2073 - How to Find an Effective and Efficient Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Owen McGab EnaohwoHiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) can add value and save you time and money. There are a lot of them on the internet, but only a few can deliver effective and efficient results. Getting the right VA can be a challenge, so listed below are some of tips on how to search for a reliable VA to ...
Views: 1483 - *** How to Get a Grip on Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteEver want to tell someone to get a grip? Tell them that they have run amok in their minds and are not facing reality? Stop them from completely 'losing it' and self-destructing? How often have you told yourself to get a grip only to later serve up more and more justification for your misguided ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Experiencing Life After Death - A Soul Journey - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Rev. Keala NoelAloha, I am a Certified Hypnotherapist and right after I completed my training in Kona, I partnered with another graduate to pursue our own healing processes. During this time I had a question that I needed an answer to and didn't have the appropriate tool to how to find the answer to it. ...
Views: 1382 - An Insider's Guide to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Evelyn GallardoWelcome to the first in a series of pieces about Manuel Antonio, the emerald of Costa Rica. Its endless lush greens come in hues you’ve never seen. I first came here 20 years ago as a freelance wildlife photographer. Primates are my specialty and Costa Rica has 4 species. My passion for apes and ...
Views: 1858(2 votes) - Forbidden Words - Cursing and Swearing - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Diane CraigEarlier this month, Global News asked me to appear on the 6 o’clock news to comment on the social taboo of foul language or cursing and swearing. I was being asked to comment on the etiquette of cursing–an oxymoron if ever I heard one! (Swearing – meaning solemn promise – is another subject ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - Top Ten Things to Do When You've Been Rejected....Again! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.It happens to all of us in our life times. Whether its the loss of a job you new would just be perfect, or the love of your life, or your so-called best friend, at some point your hopes and dreams and feelings get trampled on with no more seeming thought than if you were a bug on a windshield. ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Garbage In, Garbage Out - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Margaret MeloniIt’s the end of a long day. You started the day early in order to meet a deadline and you ended the day late to meet that same deadline. The good news is that you reached your goal. The bad news is that traffic on the way home was miserable. When you arrive home you can’t wait to sit on the ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - What's Your Definition of Success? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWe all want to be successful in one way or another. But what does success mean to you and what are the implications? How do we know when we're successful, how do we measure it and on what basis do we define it? The Merriam-Webster online dictionary gives the following definitions to ...
Views: 3902 - Why Everyone Needs to Know About Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWhen people ask what I do for a living and I tell the I'm a specialist in Stress Management, the universal reaction is 'Boy! You must be busy!' or 'Goodness! Do I need you, but what exactly do you do?'. Then often what happens afterwards is...nothing. Sometimes it's because people ...
Views: 1509 - Looking for the Perfect Diet - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Ellen GlovskyLooking for the “Perfect Diet” Many people believe they are overweight and “go on a diet” to correct that problem. Obviously, these people expect to lose weight! These expectations are generally unrealistic. The truth is that about 90-95% of people who diet either don’t lose weight, or ...
Views: 895 - Noise Barriers Delivers Superior Sound Reduction - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Aaron PeterNoise pollution is increasing with the dramatic increase in companies, heavy traffic, expanding industries, and residential supporting units like power stations and water treatment plants around the residential areas. Noise barriers are effective in reducing the impact of the noise pollution ...
Views: 1027 - Ergonomics and the Computer User - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dr. Mohsen KhamesipourWhy is it Important? The personal computer is rapidly becoming a common household item and is now a necessary tool for all small businesses. There is a growing segment of the population that uses the computer exclusively for its vocation and it is in this group that we have begun to see the ...
Views: 776 - In Praise of Differences! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Keith BrayMy Life Coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons, Has once again hit a chord with this week Idea Generator. Celebrate differences. "Souls don't have races or sexes or religions. They are beyond artificial divisions." -- Brian Weiss Intolerance of differences always exists in people who don't know ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Online French for Children Courses Beat School - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Charlie ValentinoFrance is the number 1 tourist destination for North Americans and the number 3 for Europeans. This fact means that kids who can speak French have an enormous career advantage over their peers. Online French for children courses are in many ways better than being taught at school for the ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Stop Putting Your Life on Hold - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from James LeGrandWe often have a long list of things we want to have in our lives before we think we’ll be ready for the main thing we want. As an example, many people say that they don’t want to be married until they earn “x” dollars. Others say that they want to own a home before having children. We may ...
Views: 3959(2 votes) - Ease the Need to Be Needed - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanThose of us who are care-takers often find ourselves giving way more to others than what we are receiving for ourselves. Somehow we have a concept in our minds that the more we give to others is the more we will receive. The bulk of that concept originated in our childhood. We may not have ...
Views: 1588 - Why a Natural Colon Cleanser is Better - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalThere is an ancient belief that the root cause of all health hazards began with the colon. Dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece, the practice of colon cleansing was based on the idea that a healthy colon led to the body functioning more effectively and a greater sense of well-being. Recently, ...
Views: 1167 - The Importance of Fiber - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalWhat is Fiber?Carbohydrates that cannot be digested by the body are termed as fibers. Fibers are derived from plant sources and can be found in two different forms. The first type is called soluble fiber. Soluble fibers transform into a gel in the body when mixed with liquids. This fiber can be ...
Views: 858 - Pain, Pain Go Away - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalSome of us don't even need the weatherman to tell us that rain is on its way. Sensitive to wet climate, those who suffer from joint discomfort may be able to better forecast precipitation than the typical weather report! This year, in stark contrast to the usual dry summer heat, parts of America ...
Views: 1084 - Crisis Buster Tip #1: What Did Mark Twain Say about the Current Economic Crisis? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Patrick ValtinDo you know your history? If you do, you have no reason for worry, for the current economic crisis is “just” a repetition of the past. “It is not worthwhile to try to keep history from repeating itself, for man’s character will always make the preventing of the repetitions impossible.” ~Mark ...
Views: 931(2 votes) - The Telephone: Your First Impression for Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanPeople form opinions and make judgments about us in the first 60 seconds of a meeting or when speaking with us on the phone. Statistics indicate that 87% of people's opinions are formed based on the tone of our voice while only 13% is based on the actual words we use. The 500 most frequent ...
Views: 2478(2 votes) - When You Fall off the Horse Don’t Lose Your Blackberry: Five Steps for Excelling in Tough Times - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt was a beautiful day in Costa Rica, the sun was shining and I was on the back of a beautiful horse named Diablo. I had been horseback riding numerous times before with no problems, so I wasn’t prepared for what would happen next. As Diablo and I hit full stride galloping across an open ...
Views: 1644 - The Land of In-Between - or - the End of Marketing and the Beginning of Sharing - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorThe days of selling are over. We can no longer afford it, neither financially nor personally. It is time to take a trip to the Land of In-Between. The old times of spiritual escapism - leaving the family, leaving the "world" - no longer serve. The newer times of immersing oneself so ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Singapore Zoo Night Safari - Your Nocturnal Dose of Adventure - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Peter JosephA trip to Singapore is synonymous with loads of fun and frolic. Adventures galore at this mystical place in Asia, where nature and science combine to put forth the most interesting fusion of culture and modern day wonders. Although Asia is widely famous for its large reserves of greens and wild ...
Views: 1327 - Power and Sexual Arousal in the Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossWhen we think of children who have been sexually abused, we think of fear, anger and violence. Most sexual abuse survivors talk of the terror and disassociation surrounding the abuse. Many still feel that way as adults and don’t enjoy sex now, even in a loving relationship. But there are ...
Views: 2116 - Exploring Chakras - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThe definition of the word chakra is a spinning vortex of energy. It is a Sanskrit (ancient language) word that means wheel or disk like. Our chakas are energy centers in our bodies that are constantly receiving energy from our surroundings and environment. Everything that has ever ...
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