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- Valuable Tools For Working With Grief - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kate SinerNo matter where we are from or what has happened to us, each one of us deals with grief throughout our life. There is the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one and there is grief that is a necessary response to what we may carry with us from our childhood. There is also grief as a result ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - A Basic Technique to Influence Others - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinIt goes without saying that people who are in power are influential. An influential person usually doesn't have a hard time getting other people to do something or listen to his personal views. Basically, an influential person can make things happen with just a snap of the finger. When you ...
Views: 1697(4 votes) - How to Be an Empowered Leader in a Challenging Business Environment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOur world is a fearful place to live in nowadays. With the economic uncertainties besetting most companies, an empowered leader is needed who can boldly face the challenges in an unpredictable and sometimes scary business environment. Today's leader must be ruthless in as humane a manner as ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - Emotional Eating - Be Fantastic - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Liz CopelandGetting rid of your gremlins around food is not easy. Of course you have lots of help – diet books, slimming clubs, gym instructors (some of whom definitely have never been overweight), not to mention family members who give helpful advice while disdainfully looking at your hips. And have you ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Words of Gratitude To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from John PeaceWords of gratitude will help you to cope, make you happier and give you a greater sense of purpose. People who are grateful are less depressed, and less stressed, they even sleep better. But most of all, it makes sure the good things in your life, keep turning up. Why? It all comes ...
Views: 1296(5 votes) - YOU are YOUR Environment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Margaret MeloniThe office was really sparse. All it had was your basic office furniture and set up. There was no decoration, no pictures of any kind. Nothing had been done to give this work space any kind of personality. People frequently commented on what a drab space it was, saying things like: “Why don’t ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Customer Service Training – How to Handle Escalated Calls - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate TammemagiHandling an Escalated call is one of the most challenging situations in Customer Care and is one that most people wish they would never have to deal with. However, it is important both to the Company and to the Customer that the escalated call is handled well, and that the issue is resolved. ...
Views: 12843(2 votes) - Do You Suffer from Depression, Anxiety or Social Anxiety? Here's What Might Be Preventing the Healing. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Piercarla GarusiFeeling anxious, socially anxious, stressed, depressed can be extremely painful and limiting to our life. It might cause us not to feel comfortable in ourselves, not to be ourselves or live our values, not to do what we would like, not to have the job we would like, not to live the life we would ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - The Foundations of Social Work - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Sarah JamesSocial work is defined as the organized work which is intended to improve or advance the social conditions of a society or community. Particularly, it pertains to the improvement of the disadvantaged or the poor, the mentally ill or those otherwise unable to care for one’s self. Social ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - The Story You Tell - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kidest OMEverything you think on any subject, is a story your mind is resurrecting and reciting. Even your smallest of daily activities are accompanied with a mental chatter, a distant or faded story about something or someone, playing in the background. Your mind strings thoughts together in reaction ...
Views: 1309(4 votes) - Are You Stressed Because of Someone’s Potential Reaction? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robert VibertI’ve written about how we can get stressed over what might happen, when we jump to conclusions. Here I’d like to focus on one variant of this situation, the one in which we can almost forecast what is going to happen when someone reacts to what we say or do and, as a result, we stop ourselves ...
Views: 2405(3 votes) - Are your thoughts causing your stressful feelings? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robert VibertThere is a prevalent theory making the rounds, time and again, that your thoughts are what create your emotions and therefore your stress. One of the expressions of these is what is called “Appraisal Theory”, which has been summed up as follows: Event ==> thinking ==> Simultaneous arousal ...
Views: 1964(3 votes) - Family Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Keith BrayHow many of us have been negatively effected by bad family relationships- past or current? There is no required school for parenting, and we don't choose our families. In my own case, family relationships had a huge impact on the negative feelings I had toward myself; and these started way ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - How to Remember & Reconnect With Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from James LeGrandWe are each born with a purpose to fulfill during our lifetimes. It is something that we tend to have a natural attraction and aptitude for. When we do that thing, time stands still. We do it because we love it, and we love it as we do it. It is our passion, our life's work and our life's ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - Success Strategies from Some of the Greatest Thinkers of All Time - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThe beautiful thing about success is that there are many ways to achieve it. Some people make their success look easy, while others make success look difficult to achieve. Let me tell you that it wasn’t the success that came easy for those people, it was their persistent effort towards achieving ...
Views: 2810(3 votes) - 8 Steps to Master Your Thoughts. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...
Views: 11307(5 votes) - Tiger Woods is the Greatest Golfer Ever. Be Like Tiger Woods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiTiger Woods won his 66th golf title in dramatic fashion by sinking a 15 foot putt to win his sixth victory at the Bay Hill Invitational last Sunday. It was the third time that Tiger had nailed a lengthy putt on the 18th hole to win at Bay Hill. Tiger knew it was going to be in the hole the ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - 3 Great Tips to Stay Motivated for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dingane .Losing weight can be one of the hardest things you will ever do in life. For most it’s a lifelong struggle and one that they never master. On the hit TV series The Biggest Loser we’ve seen some amazing transformations and as we see the pain and tribulations of the contestant’s journeys we can ...
Views: 923 - Kill Obesity Before Obesity Kills You - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhile heart disease ranks as the number one cause of death for men and women, because it is linked to so many other causes of death, perhaps obesity should really claim that title. Whether it is heart disease, diabetes, smoking related deaths, or even cancer, obesity is at least a causal factor ...
Views: 2211(2 votes) - Training Your Internal Coach for Success! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Vesna GrubacevicDo you realise that every time you speak to yourself you are actually coaching yourself? Are you empowering yourself through your own internal dialogue or beating yourself up? Is that little voice inside of you your best friend or a saboteur? How would you like to be able to train your ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Build Muscle Now: Two Overlooked Methods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Tim RyanBuild muscle now, that is what all aspiring bodybuilders wish to do. They want progress they want to get huge, they wan to look impressive and strong maybe to gain respect from peers, to impress the ladies or maybe to excel in a sport but they all want to build muscle now! Well there are only so ...
Views: 1382 - Book Reviews – Buyer Beware - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistIf you're looking for a good book to read—either for your own enjoyment or a book club suggestion—what's one of the first things you do? You can ask a friend. But word-of-mouth recommendations depend to a large extent on personal taste. If you want a more reliable gauge, you'll want to find book ...
Views: 910 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kate RaidtReview In this day and age, we Americans live in a society where stress-filled days, long hours, and a mere two-week vacation are the norm in most corporate work environments. We work hard, we play even harder, and often we get burned out in the process. Therefore, it is no surprise that the ...
Views: 2738(4 votes) - Book Review – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistAn unlikely breakthrough book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society rose quickly through the ranks to become one of the top book club reads in the US. Unlikely, because first off, it's a story told through letters—not always a winnable formula. Second, it centers on the ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Book Review – Loving Frank by Nancy Horan - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistFew books are so widely loved, or reviled, or have sparked such interesting book club discussions as Loving Frank, by Nancy Horan—a novel based on the real-life, ripped-from-the-headlines affair of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his beloved mistress-muse Mamah Borthwick ...
Views: 1129 - Book Review – A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistKhaled Hosseini writes with power and surety, producing another best seller with A Thousand Splendid Suns. This is his second novel, following close upon the heels of The Kite Runner, and like the earlier book deals with the troubled history and people of Afghanistan. Two women, Mariam and ...
Views: 2132 - Book Review - The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistHere's a publishing rarity—a literary novel based on the darkest of Shakespearean tragedies becomes a huge commercial success. That rarity is The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Much of the novel's success is due, of course, to Oprah's imprimatur as one of her book club picks. Even so, there must be ...
Views: 1113 - How To Run A Marathon - Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Jago HolmesIf you’ve decided that running a marathon is something you would like to do and you have already committed some time to training, improving your fitness levels and your endurance so you have the physical ability to actually run a marathon, then learning exactly how to run a marathon will be the ...
Views: 1419 - Using EFT for Procrastination - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lorae MarstenEFT For Procrastination Uncovering and Neutralizing Blocks to Moving Forward (If you are uncertain about how to do EFT or where to locate the tapping points, go to my website homepage and request a copy of the EFT Quickstart Manual: www.loraemarsten.com.) Whatever the root cause, with ...
Views: 2790(2 votes) - How Long Is A Marathon? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Jago HolmesTo many people the prospect of completing a marathon is the accomplishment of a lifetime’s goal. A challenge of both endurance and mental stamina during marathon training and the race itself. Very few people could tell you the answer to the question ‘how long is a marathon and after realising ...
Views: 1820 - Exercise and Continuity - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowContinuity; when pursuing the endeavor toward better health and fitness in your life it is imperative to search for a realistic link between physical movement and the time you have during your days to dedicate towards movement. Being aware, down-to-earth and reasonable about this partnership ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Free Ebook: Best Way to Promote Your Affiliate Products - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Amy AndersonIf you are thinking about writing a free ebook, you need not be a skilful writer. The basic thing that you need is proper understanding of the subject you are writing on and have done a bit of research about facts and figures to support your ideas. It is more about communicating the right ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Still Time for Summer Fun - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robin WrightThere are still 7 weeks of summer left before Labor Day. Soon the kids will be back in school. Until then, we still have plenty of time to enjoy some summer fun! There are plenty of ways to have a hot time the remainder of the summer. *If your schedule permits, there is still plenty of time ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Pros and Cons of Selling a Put - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergSelling a put can be a very effective way to increase your profit in the stock market. It helps to bring some income to the account while at the same time letting you get into longer term positions. The pros to this strategy are 1. You Get Money Upfront The best thing about deciding to ...
Views: 1128 - How to Not Get Stuck in Bull Trap - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergA bull trap occurs after a long down trend in a stock happens and you may get a signal that it is going to start trending back up. This normally catches many of the market participant’s right before it starts going down again. There are 3 things that you can do to help avoid being devastated ...
Views: 1631 - Get rid of Cold Sores, Prevent Fever Blisters - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Louis RichardTreating cold sores naturally is the route more and more people are taking. The reasons are varied as to why some of us seek out natural treatment options for fever blisters but for many of us, frustration is the root cause. It’s disappointing to go see your doctor to be prescribed an expensive ...
Views: 2099(1 vote) - The Four Types of Stress Managment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergJust like there are a myriad of different symptoms of stress, there are likewise a myriad of different ways we as human beings have learned to deal with or “cope” with stress. As I’ve thought about it, I’ve come up with four major categories of stress mangement strategies. The first three ...
Views: 1771(46 votes) - What Really Causes Stress? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergStress comes in countless forms, and for many, is a constant, nagging companion that weighs us down, blinding us to the brilliant beauty all around us, sapping our strength and energy, and leaving us feeling tired, frustrated, anxious and dull. Stress keeps us from fully enjoying the present, ...
Views: 1246(4 votes) - Coping with Grief - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am the eldest of 12 children and only survivor who did not perish the Australian fires. I feel the guilt being spared from working abroad. Despite my own problems here, being wiped out financially and facing homelessness, I realize the God I know does not care. I find ...
Views: 1474 - Lent: Journey with the Third Jesus - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"At that point the Spirit sent him out toward the desert. He stayed in the wasteland forty days, put to the test there by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and angels waited on him." - The Gospel of Mark "I can resist everything...except for temptation." - Oscar Wilde I strain to see ...
Views: 543 - Is It Important To Discuss Your Sexual History? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn just about any kind of relationship, honesty is one of the qualities that many people want, hands down. After all, who doesn’t want a truthful, genuine and honest partner? These traits are very important, particularly in an individual’s sexual relationship with another person. While sex for ...
Views: 1268 - Recognize the Gifts! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am a strong believer that to God and the universe, time doesn't exist. Everything you have and experience in life is only a reflection of your current-held beliefs. Today let "thank you" be your mantra! Express it aloud to anyone you appreciate--take to time to write someone a letter of ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - What Is Wellness? You Know You Are Well When You're Practicing These 10 Wellness Behaviors... - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWellness has nothing to do with your external circumstances! You know you are "well" when you find yourself: 1. Approaching healing and life as an opportunity to constantly reorganize into a more dynamic, aware and responsive you. 2. Fully experiencing and accepting your core nature, ...
Views: 524(1 vote) - The Nature of Human Nature- Ending the War Within - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergMuch has been said about human nature. Some believe that human nature is inherently good and others believe that human nature is inherently evil and self-centered. There is some truth to both of these views. The reality is that our human nature is inherently "multi-natured". We all know ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - Our Ego's Deepest Need: Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergOur ego has a lot of needs. It wants to be safe, it wants to be comfortable, it wants to be stimulated. But most of all it just wants to be appreciated. Appreciation is the deepest need of our ego- deeper even than love (at least what the ego thinks of as love). The ego craves appreciation ...
Views: 9730(6 votes) - How to Avoid The Great Depression - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe would all rather not see a second coming of The Great Depression which followed the stock market crash of 1929. Central bankers across the globe have been rushing to reduce interest rates drastically in 2008/9 and some of them are resorting to Quantitative Easing (QE) at present with some ...
Views: 1771 - How to Capitalize on Web 2.0 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaThere are many different ways that your website and your business can take advantage of web 2.0 technology and social networking. It used correctly, web 2.0 services can provide a tremendous boost to your online presence, traffic, reputation and even your SEO. However, it takes more than signing ...
Views: 2013 - Wellness Means Turn On Your Inner Light - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRemember when you woke up filled with enthusiasm, eager to begin your day, savoring each vibrant moment? How long has it been since you felt vital in that way? If a photo were taken of you at this moment, would you smile for the camera or look nervous and serious, uncomfortable that the picture ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - Direct Service: How You Can Help Someone In Need - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you ever wonder who could possibly help a homeless person? The answer is each of us can help. It's called direct service - helping someone in need ourselves. But how? There are many ways to help a person in need, including giving a homeless person a blanket. That's how we started Children ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Yes, You Are a Master Manifester! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Shela SkarpBy now, most people have heard about The Secret and the Law of Attraction. Perhaps you've read the book or seen the movie, or maybe you've caught one of the many episodes of Oprah that she has devoted to this concept. Manifestation, co-creation, and visualization are all the newest buzzwords and ...
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