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- Fortitude and Health Living - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowFortitude; such a prominent word as you travel down your path of new twists and turns in your everyday life; as you converge on the road to greater well-being, a healthier way of living and possibly a lighter you. Equipping yourself with the staying power is a challenge there’s no doubt about ...
Views: 1092 - Daily Exercises To Improve Short Term Memory - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Martin MakThe key to improving short term memory is intention. Here are some tips and techniques to get you started. In any given situation, if you perceive the circumstance or information to be important and you intend to recall it later, you can then make your choice to focus on it, interact with it to ...
Views: 5025(4 votes) - How Much Wellness Do You Need Right Now? A Fake Online Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs you may or may not know, this week we will be exploring the idea of 'wellness' on Intent.com. Take this short online quiz to figure out how much wellness you need in your life right now! Choose the answer that best describes your current situation. Take out a pen and paper, allow yourself ...
Views: 719(2 votes) - Success Secrets - A True, Law School Short Story - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinHaving graduated college and determined to become a criminal defense lawyer, a young man had his heart set on working for a particular foundation located in a ghetto that provided legal defense and other social services for its community. This was to be his training ground and leg up to get into ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - How to Fearlessly Keep Your Small Business Sailing through the Rough Seas of the Recession - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a small business owner in the murky waters of a bad economy, you may be scrambling for solutions on how to keep your company afloat. But author Robin Fisher Roffer says that letting the fear take over, and not being true to yourself and your company’s mission, can be a recipe for ...
Views: 586(1 vote) - Success Secrets - Quitting is never an option! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinWhat compels some people to quit in the face of adversity and rejection, while others pursue their dream with a single-minded sense of purpose? Why is quitting not an option for some? What force of will fuels people to rise above bad circumstances or a string of initial failures? The ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - If It Doesn't Feed, It Shouldn't Lead: The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPsychologists have estimated that the average person has over 62,000 thoughts each day centered on ordinary activities and responsibilities. People rarely "track" their thoughts - whether they’re positive or negative, fleeting or introspective, directed or unrelated to the moment. Never the ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - The Gifts Of The "Raisin Years" - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom the top of my head to the tips of my toes, my body is slowly dehydrating. "Drying up" is what most people call it. I have entered what I affectionately call, "The Raisin Years." Age is beginning to have its way with me. Body parts that once were thin are now thickening and I now ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - Success Secrets - The Possibility of Personal Belief - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinDo the economic headlines of today make you feel discouraged and fearful? Do you worry about economic gloom and doom and tend to feel anxious or paralyzed by external events, or do you see possibility and opportunity for daily action based on strong personal beliefs and a bold yet pragmatic ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - One More Message on Wellness: Share Your Opinion With Others! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs our theme on Intent.com this week is defining the meaning of wellness, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for each and every one of us to articulate our own personal definition of what wellness means to us. This is the first important step in changing ourselves for the better. This ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - Super-Easy Vegan Muffins for the Mainstream - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese muffins are easy, healthy, and completely delicious. They happen to be vegan but certainly won't tip anyone off on taste alone. Give them a try. Bring them to brunch with friends. Send them to school with the kids. Ingredients: 2 c. whole wheat flour 2 tbs. sugar 3 tsp. baking ...
Views: 944(2 votes) - “You Can Heal Your Life” Affirmation Tool Kit - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen Elevated Existence Magazine first launched in June 2008, the life-changing movie sweeping the nation was, “You Can Heal your Life,” based on the bestselling book of the same name, by Louise Hay, founder of publishing firm Hay House Inc. The movie features Hay, along with other well-known ...
Views: 1923(3 votes) - A Second Defense of Nadya Suleman, Mother of Octuplets - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my first post about the octomom, I received almost nothing but criticism. People commented on my blog and also sent personal emails letting me know that they disagreed with me and did so fiercely. In the days since that post, even more tidbits about Nadya Sulemon have been released, and the ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Free Seed Starters - Reuse Every Day Items - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that reduce, reuse, recycle is mentioned in a particular order for a reason? Recycling is always the LAST resort. Think of it this way: Reduce what you buy and bring into the house (edibles excluded). If you HAVE to buy it, reuse it for something else when its original ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - Screenwriting - 10 Basic Rules - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary Goldstein1. Feature film script should be between 95 and 120 pages in length. Never longer. A script over 120 pages needs editing. Never shorter. A script shorter than 90 pages is too short. The perfect length is 100 pages for comedies, 110 for dramas. Cheat your margins if you have to, but better yet ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - 8 Signs That You Are Avoiding "YOU"... - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere are 8 signs that you're in reaction...you're moving away from a feeling or experience rather than moving toward wholeness in that moment: 1. You’re suffering. Your motivation is to get away from the pain or discomfort - whether it is physical or emotional - not because you’ve ...
Views: 861(4 votes) - From Psychology of Disease to Psychology of Choice - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAddictive or compulsive behavior is experienced as feeling un-free: a substance user feels compelled or driven to use. Compulsion is experienced as a state of being enslaved in a pattern of repetitive behavior. This forced, driven, un-free nature of the compulsive experience is reflected in ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Fires, and Riots, and Looting--Oh My! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI got an email this morning from a deeply spiritual friend of mine wanting to know what I thought. What I think is that his message of prophetic doom raises the singular question of the spiritual life, which is . . . Who is your God? “Compelled by the Holy Spirit,” Rev. Wilkerson ...
Views: 573(1 vote) - How Americans Became Uber-Consumers - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes, it helps to have an historical perspective on our behavior as a society. In 1883, when I was a college senior at Sarah Lawrence, I studied a period in the late 18th and early 19th centuries called the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution is when we were convinced that ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - What Is Your Favorite Relaxation Exercise? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI'm going to lead a 30 to 40 minute "Relaxation Seminar" for my dorm for a little study break during our dead week (reading period, week before finals, etc), and I have a few exercises up my sleeve from last quarter, but would like to add to the repertoire. So a little call for help! What ...
Views: 663(2 votes) - Gabriel Natural Dual Powder and Foundation with SPF!!!! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy skin is becoming an increasing concern of mine as I inch my way up the 30's ladder. Thanks to many of the products I've discovered, I rarely have breakouts like I used to. And when I do, they are gone in a matter of days and not weeks like they used to be. However, one thing I'm finding is ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Listen. Trust Your Voice! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life." ~ Leo Buscaglia A little good news to start off with ~ last Friday my partner and I eloped! Everything aligned and in one moment we decided to go with the flow of the universe. Within 72 hours of deciding, we followed our hearts and got ...
Views: 786(2 votes) - Letting Go of Perfection: Set Yourself Free - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is good to remember that one of our goals in life is to not be perfect. We often lose track of this aspiration. When we make mistakes, we think that we are failing or not measuring up. But if life is about experimenting, experiencing, and learning, then to be imperfect is a prerequisite. Life ...
Views: 1944(2 votes) - Ladies' Men: Celebrating International Women's Day - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSince 1911, women have been uniting to celebrate their advances in civil liberties and empowerment. The International Conference of Working Women got together in Copenhagen in 1910 and decided to make their dream of an International Women's Day a reality. In the past century, the movement has ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - What is it Like Being You? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Norma CasasDo you like yourself? Do you love the person you are with all your weaknesses and strengths? One of our worst mistakes as a human race is non-acceptance. Every day we wake up looking at a strange reflection in the mirror. We don't like what we see, want to change it but don't know how or why. ...
Views: 1342 - Adding Power to Mantras with Visualization - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMantras (or the "frequencies") by themselves may not be as powerful and effective as when they are coupled with visualization (or the "intent" if you like). This is not saying that they will not work by themselves, but only that they work better when a specific visualization is added. ...
Views: 2438(2 votes) - A Meditation on Fearless Living - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSix years ago, almost to the day, after permanently removing (if you lose it; you will find it) over 50 pounds of body clutter (a.k.a. fat, decades of mental clutter (a.k.a. negative belief systems) and environmental clutter (a.k.a. mess on my desk, I walked into my boss's office and said, "I ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - Argentine Dogo: A Fantastic Pet - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDifferent people have different tastes in dog. There are several reasons for owning a dog; one would be for companionship. Some lonely people fill that “empty space” in their lives with a loving pooch acting as a house pet. Some would like to get one for the purpose of intimidating others – ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Decisions From The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you know the difference between making a decision from the soul and making it from the ego (or personas). If yes, well done! If no, do not fret. This message is designed to give you some ideas for making your decisions from the soul. It is essential when manifesting your life purpose that ...
Views: 674(2 votes) - Wallace Wattles and the Science of Getting Rich - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Anya DeeThere’s a growing interest in the Science of Getting Rich. A lot of people are addressing it as a new concept in philosophy but the reality is that its theories were first documented by Wallace Wattles in the early 1900s. Wattles believed in “thinking in a certain way,” to get the desired ...
Views: 1321 - The Healing Power of Children's Imagination for Medical Procedures: Help for Pain, Anxiety, and Fear - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMedical procedures and surgery can be terrorizing to a child. The worry, anxiety, fear of pain, and feeling out of control can send kids over the edge - from hysterical crying to aggressive and acting-out behavior, to hiding and crawling up in a fetal position. As nurses and practitioners you ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - Do You Make or Break Your Romantic Relationships? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Cherry Norris"Man's greatest motivating force is his desire to please woman" so writes Napoleon Hill in his iconic book, THINK & GROW RICH. According to Hill, men who accumulate large fortunes, gain power and fame do so to satisfy their desire to please women. If this is so, you have to consider: If a ...
Views: 1772(3 votes) - Balance Work in Life with LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBalance Work in Life with LOVE The recession has now grown its spreading roots. Those who didn’t think it was going to hit them have sadly come to terms: the recession is here to stay. Thousands of people have been laid off and thousands wonder if their current job will still exist. Either ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - Better Brand Positioning Thru Online Advertising Banners - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAside from television, the world wide web is perhaps the most potent means of advertising these days. Advertisements on the net covers not only those entities conducting transactions online but even those offline businesses. Offline businesses are now extending their services to the net to reach ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Lessons from the Drive-Thru Window - The Power of Asking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have an admission to make. I just polished off every molecule of a McDonalds Big N Tasty Meal. (That’s a #6 for you Mickey D’s wanna be’s.) Ahh, I loved each bite of burger and salty, soggy fry. Every mouthful was so refreshing after months of my “mostly veggies” regime. As I sat in my car ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - Awakening our Children - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCan you think of a greater gift for our children than the possibility of allowing them to grow up in a world full of conscious development and potential? You can do this, even if these wonderful options were not available to you as a child.As parents, we can give our children the gift of an ...
Views: 801(4 votes) - Seneca on the Importance of Focus - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“To be everywhere is to be nowhere.” ~ Seneca from Letters from a Stoic Love the fact that was said by a guy who lived 2,000 years ago. (Apparently multi-tasking/over-working has been around for awhile. :) There are obviously a lot of ways we can look at this: from the frenzied pace we ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Depression: It Can Harm a Woman's Heart - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s been a while since researchers discovered that depression is a key predictor of heart disease—even of not surviving a heart attack. More and more, though, studies are revealing that depression can be a precursor to coronary heart disease (CHD)—especially for women. We know this, because ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Losing Noah - Coming to Terms with Canine Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you seen the TV commercial where a child comes running to his mother, so excited because their dog has learned a new trick? The mother is horrified, as she realizes the trick is the dog scooting across their carpet on its behind. Most people would probably find that very funny. I can’t ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - Declutter Tactics - Extreme Techniques for Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyDo you need to declutter but are unsure of where to start? Are you held back by fear of throwing out something you might need or want? Do you keep items that are perfectly good (or maybe not so good) because you cannot live with the guilt of throwing them away? The declutter tactics profiled ...
Views: 4532 - Your Unique Selling Proposition - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Dawn AngierYour USP (Unique Selling Proposition)—whether for yourself or your business—is a critical part of your marketing success. How many times have you been at a business or social function when you were asked what you did? How did you answer? Were you able to articulate clearly in just a sentence or ...
Views: 775(2 votes) - Three Women (In Belated Celebration of International Women's Day) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that International Women's Day was last Sunday, and that the United States does not officially recognize this holiday? Me neither. A more in-depth blog post on International Women's Day can be seen here on Intent by Tonic. In celebration of my first year knowing the existence ...
Views: 585(2 votes) - How to deal with loss - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took my dog, Bella for a walk in the neighborhood and couldn’t help but enjoy the crisp morning air and puffs of clouds dotting the baby blue sky above me. Other walkers were passing me by and smiling as they looked at Bella tugging her leash and exuding a feeling of happy playfulness. It ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Find Happiness - By Bringing the Pain - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Doug HartGood day, I would like to talk today about something I read recently concerning happiness, or better still, the lack of it. Normally when we think of pursuing happiness it’s within the context of striving for something positive in life, such as a goal, an ideal, a behavior, or something ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - My Happiness Mantra - Believe it Now, See it Later! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Doug HartGood day, There is an old expression that many of you probably learned as children that goes “I will believe it when I see it!” This is the common belief that we should only believe the things we see with our eyes, and not be so gullible as to believe things blindly until proven otherwise. ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Boost Your Self-Esteem - Be an Expert in Your Field - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Doug HartGood day, I have question for you today, one that I think may change your perspective about yourself a bit. Do you consider yourself an expert? I hope there are at least one or two subjects that you are considered quite good at, very knowledgeable at least, if not an outright expert. If not, ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Break Away from Your Law of Attraction Losses & Improve Law of Attraction Results! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Betty JonesHave you ever asked for something in your business that you really thought that you wanted? And when you got it you wondered what in the world was I thinking? Maybe,you really wanted to have a joint venture with someone who had a large list of clients that would benefit from your services. ...
Views: 1235(5 votes) - Diet - Change Old Bad Habits, Don't Start New Ones - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Diane BabcockThe notion to lose weight can come from something as simple as an innocent remark, such as, "Haven't you put on a couple of pounds?" Depending on your personality, there's a whole new life issue that you hadn't explored yet, and for some sensitive personalities, it's a dangerous place to go. ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - It’s Your Brain: Are You Protecting It? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickProtecting your brain is an extremely important component of optimum brain fitness. Damage can occur in a variety of ways including obvious ones like accidents and illness. But be wary of those cleaning products and even cosmetics that we expose ourselves and our children to on a routine ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - 5 Myths About Snoring and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Steven ParkMany people snore and many snorers also have obstructive sleep apnea. Here are 5 common myths about these two conditions that many people, and even some doctors continue to perpetuate: 1. Sleep apnea occurs only in older, overweight, snoring men with big necks. Although the stereotypical ...
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