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- Natural Help for Easy Bruising - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeAre you the kind of person who can bump a corner of the coffee table and know that you’ll have a whopper of a bruise tomorrow? Are you afraid of your neighbor’s dog jumping on you because you’ll have to marks to show for it? Do you frequently sport some big bruises and don’t know where they ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Getting Support in Times of Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoAs a coach and a psychotherapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of people each year who are going through dramatic change of some kind or another, and are in need of support from their families, friends, colleagues and others. We often discuss what healthy support is, and how it feels when we ...
Views: 1291 - Life Training Teaches Us About Clarity of Foresight - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyA vision is a central picture that unites the heart, the mind, and desires at hand to a future desired result. A sturdy crystallized vision will help you attain your goals in the future and compel that vision to manifest itself into the present. As well as compel it to produce tangible proof of ...
Views: 814 - What Does Life Training Teach Us About Time? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyA proverbial saying... “Time flies. But it's up to you to be the navigator." This is quite evident when you’re having fun doing what you love to do. But through effective life training by a capable life skills coach you would be able to achieve much more. This complex issue regarding time ...
Views: 1653 - Life Training: How to Keep Past Being Overshadowed - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyWe were all warriors in the battlefield called life, struggling to find our own place under the sun, to have our own distinct individuality and personal growth. We live in a world where only the fittest specie survives. If there is one thing that we could arm ourselves with and which we could ...
Views: 962 - Having Self Confidence, Through Life Training, Creates a Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyWhenever I look in the mirror, I see a “stud ... not a dud!” If honest confession is good for the soul, in order to be truthful, sometimes I see a “dud not a stud.” Tiredness, mental fatigue, spiritual doubts, inhibitions and poor nutrition ... all of these can play a part. But we always have ...
Views: 1074 - Is Being Grateful a Way to a Healthy Heart Essential for Life Training? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyThe great Bill Walsh once said ... “Nothing is more effective as a sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is lamer than a cookie-cutter compliment.” As a means of mentoring training for the personal worth and personal good of a person, one must invest in building skills through mentoring ...
Views: 1156 - Eight Words to Keep Your Attention Where it Needs to Be - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergGratitude- we know it's important to have, but it's not always easy to remain grateful during our day as we allow our attention to stray away from thoughts of gratitude and towards thoughts of stress and lack. Feeling gratitude has become much easier for me since I started using a little eight ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - How to Compare Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergLet's face it, we all compare ourselves to others multiple times every day. Since comparing ourselves to others is something we do so often - we might as well learn how to do it right. By right, I mean with the result being that we feel more grateful about our current situation, not less ...
Views: 3735(34 votes) - Who Are You Really? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergWe have all had moments in which we have desired to be BETTER. Not richer, thinner, more popular, but BETTER. A deep inner urge to rise above our natural self and become our TRUE SELF. This is much more than a daydream, it is our SPIRIT prompting us, calling out to us to WAKE UP and do what ...
Views: 1014(3 votes) - Let Influencers Carry Your Positive Press - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lelo PaulWho do your customers seek buying advice from? Who do they emulate and follow? Which is the one person or group that can influence them? Knowing the answers to these questions is necessary if you wish to utilize influencer marketing to publicize your products. Influencers are people who have ...
Views: 872 - Your Migraine Support System - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Megan OltmanThere is no doubt that Migraine is a very isolating disease. For most of us when we have a Migraine attack, we seek our cave – a dark, quiet place where we can limit the stimulation and lie down until the pain passes. We often miss social opportunities with family and friends; we often have to ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Understanding and Growing Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergSelf-esteem is a phrase that has come to mean a lot of different things. In some ways self-esteem is a self descriptive phrase, but it has also become a controversial concept with many different meanings. We know self-esteem is important to have, but have also been taught that it’s possible to ...
Views: 1381(37 votes) - A Medium's Plight - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Connie TaoFor years I have gotten strange looks and wondrous replies to the vivid imagination that some say I must have, and the following recent event is just an example of what the life of a Medium consists of. It was Saturday July 4, 2009 at about 12:40 pm. My mother and two children decided to ...
Views: 1439 - At What Age Should I Start Using an Eye Cream? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark DanielsWhen it comes to using eye creams and gels, there are no rules or regulations on how old you should be. Keep in mind that a large factor that affects the quality of your skin is genetics. Your skin condition will most likely mirror the trend seen in your parents and siblings. However, many ...
Views: 6611(2 votes) - Barriers to Living a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI have a few questions for you to consider. Do you have the potential to be a nicer person? Do you have the potential to have more fun in your life? Do you have the potential to make more money? Do you have the potential to grow your business? Do you have the potential to have more ...
Views: 2128(2 votes) - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
Views: 3679(4 votes) - Override Human Imprints - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenGrandma made me smile. Almost one hundred years old, she was lucid and bright as we caught up on the family news. Then after a bit, Grandma paused before thoughtfully telling me, “Cheryl, our human minds make us stupid, so pay attention and don’t follow its impressions, follow Love and wisdom.” ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - Ultimate Secret to Super Strength Training - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Garin BaderWhat really is super strength training if you're not equally engaging the mind with unique and super strength training techniques? So many athletes I run into these days train their bodies feverishly with often outlandish techniques in the hope to push the level of their human physical peak ...
Views: 6032(3 votes) - How to Get Pregnant By Understanding the Definition and Causes of Infertility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kyle NortonA. Definition Infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional ...
Views: 3552 - Proving You Have a Heart is Just a Cause Away! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lelo PaulDoes your company sell products that make your customers giddy? Does it offer services that none of your competitors can best? Are your products always trendy and on the cutting edge of technology? Well, good for you - but your customers don't care. Great products and service might work for a ...
Views: 925(4 votes) - Castor Oil Pack for Fertility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Maria AtzoriA Castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote toxins elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to treat gynecological conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PMS, tubal scarring and ...
Views: 5469(4 votes) - Seven Items to Consider When Interviewing Potential Staff Members - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Sharon MikrutI have interviewed potential applicants for a variety of staff positions over the past 20 years. In the nonprofit field, I have found there are certain steps supervisors should take when interviewing potential candidates. My top seven items to consider during the interview process, to ensure ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - Top Eight Items to Consider When Recruiting New Staff Members - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Sharon MikrutI have recruited potential applicants for a variety of staff positions over the past 20 years. In the nonprofit field, organizations generally have limited budgets. This can result in lower salaries and a high turnover in staff members. If you want to attract qualified individuals whose ...
Views: 2504(2 votes) - The Power of Words - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gene Griessman(Some years ago I wrote this Lincoln soliloquy for the training film "Lincoln On Communication" and subsequently incorporated it into my one-man play "The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln." It is included in Chapter 19 of LINCOLN SPEAKS TO LEADERS. ) "Words have been used to encourage and ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - International Happiness Day is on July 10th! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Aymee Coget,Hi there! I know you are a happiness activist because I assume you want to help to create Peace on Earth. If we had peace on Earth, then we would have people who were smiling and laughing. Happy people smile and laugh and now we can teach happiness like we can teach math with the new ...
Views: 1890(4 votes) - Coping with Grief - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Shayn CutinoThere have been several high-profile deaths just this week that have dominated the television news coverage and received a seemingly endless amount of written coverage on the internet and entertainment publications. First, we learned of the passing of Ed McMahon, who is undoubtedly the most ...
Views: 1798 - Celtic Simplier Times - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us journey into the land of Fairytales and then back again into the land of Promise and Beauty that is the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands Magic and Mystery surround this ancient culture and without many written accounts of life in ...
Views: 1668 - A Time When the Sun Shone Brightly on the Emerald Corridor! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us journey into the long awaited Summer Season for the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands. After the spring ends, the planted fields grow and springs forth majestically and love and light fill the valleys and shine across the hillsides ...
Views: 1658 - A Time When Life and Fertility Was Honored and Revered! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us discuss the ringing in of the Summer Season for the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands. After the spring begins a time when the flowers flourish, the grasses grow, the harvest thrives, and the Emerald Isle is alive and teaming with ...
Views: 1614 - The Turning of the Year - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us discuss some ideas and concepts surrounding the turning of the year and rebirth, renewal and revitalization. The Ancient Celts believed the world to be a magical, variable realm ruled by invisible forces and mystical elements. Each ...
Views: 1444 - Wheel of the Year - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us discuss a concept that dates back to the earliest times of Pre-Christianity. This was a time when Fairies, Leprechauns and Dragons roamed the Emerald Isle, a time when the interconnectedness of the clans, the land, the world and ...
Views: 1562 - Celtic Roots - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome to the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Most Cultures can trace their paths back to a time when there were no computers, automobiles or airplanes. The Celtic peoples origins can be traced far back to antiquity. For the ancient Celts, grand tales were told by word of mouth ...
Views: 2130 - Celtic Goddesses - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Most Cultures can trace their paths back to a time when creatures now considered strictly of fantasy and myth roamed the earth. For the ancient Celts, grand tales are steeped in legend of Fae folk dancing, singing and fluttering on ...
Views: 2850 - Celtic Otherworld - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. As we look to the magic and mysticism of the celtic lands, let us delve into a place revered and inspiring to the Celts. A place if mentioned today might bring out fear of the devil, fire and brimstone, hell and damnation. Let us journey ...
Views: 3998 - Celtic Fae - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenThe magic and mystery of the Celtic Nations are the focus of my writings and a passionate part of my world. My lineage is part Celtic and part Viking and I am fascinated with the Spirituality, Fantasy, Magic, History and Illusion that this part of the world represents. Here in this column I ...
Views: 4115 - Sticky Situations with Clients - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Joan CurtisA customer breaks his word, chews out someone on your staff or keeps calling you in the middle of the night. What do you do? Do you shrug it off, remembering the customer is always right? When looking at sticky situations with clients, we sometimes decide to put our heads in the sand. Maybe ...
Views: 2031(4 votes) - Six Tips to Manage Sticky Situations at Work - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Joan CurtisWhen your boss asks you to do something that you feel is unethical, what do you do? If you spot two co-workers having an intimate lunch, what do you do? How do you handle telling a long-time employee that his job has been eliminated? One of the biggest headaches any manager faces is ...
Views: 2343(1 vote) - The Unstoppable Go-Getter and The Rocking Chair Woman - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Ellen BessoI have been pushing past my point of comfort for a long time now. It doesn’t come easy to me but somehow I need to keep doing it. Two parts live in me: The Unstoppable Go-Getter and The Rocking Chair Woman. The Unstoppable Go-Getter is the one who dreams the dreams and carries them out. ...
Views: 1421 - How to Choose a Couple Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark KauppWith couples divorcing and splitting up at the highest rate modern time, quality couple therapy is a must. And, finding a qualified couple therapist is essential. Only 14% of therapists in the United States that state they do couple therapy have actually had training in how to do couple therapy. ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Couple Challenges: The Series - Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark KauppFew issues a couple may face have a more devastating impact as an affair, infidelity or cheating. Infidelity erodes the basic foundational reason the couple exists; their emotional bond. This emotional bond is substantiated by the couple's believe that they are the most important person in their ...
Views: 1791(2 votes) - How Do I Channel? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Donna WatkinsHOW DO I CHANNEL? The secret to channeling is just to quiet your conscious mind so that you can hear Spirit speaking to you. In meditation and trance we are connected to our Higher Self and to our guides and angels. Channeling is really very easy to do. The most important part of ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - How Much Exercise is Good Exercise? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Bette DowdellExercise can kill you. Well, so can lots of other things, but people tout exercise as all good, all the time. Before couch potatoes get excited here, life as an inanimate object doesn’t get excellent results either. Well, then, obviously, some middle ground exists. However, since slugs ...
Views: 1836 - Classical Feng Shui: How Much of Your Success is Determined By Your Environment? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn Asian countries, it is believed that there are three types of luck. Each of them affects one-third of your life; together they rule your fortunes. These three forms of luck are: * Heaven Luck * Man Luck * Earth Luck Heaven Luck: This is the luck we are born with. It can be ...
Views: 1560(2 votes) - Belief Changing Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Aimee YawnickAs soon as we commit to making our personal growth and development a priority it can seem as if all our old patterns and limiting beliefs come out of the woodwork in their attempts to maintain the status quo. The voices in our head get louder and it can feel like an all out battle is going on in ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - An Emergency Response Plan Requires Preparation Plus Information - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Jacques HabraNo one wants to experience an emergency but everyone should be prepared for one by creating an emergency response plan. Making sure you have the proper supplies and information needed to survive a serious event means routinely updating your supplies as well as your field guides. While food ...
Views: 974 - Tips for Designing a Eebsite - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark AlterWebsites are designed with different objectives. People use them to disseminate information through textual content or videos and also as e-commerce stores that allow the customers to move around and pick up the merchandize just as they do in brick-and-mortar stores A website built to ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - ***Great Marriages Require Unencumbered Time - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Make no mistake about it – great marriages require unencumbered time! You have read our musings about the fundamental predisposition of every human being to have time alone – to have time only to their private thoughts. In our book, Golden ...
Views: 4135(37 votes) - CIA Model of Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Roger SeipA saying that you’ve probably heard a lot in business, in sports, and human performance in general is controlling the controllable. What does that actually mean? I wanted to take this concept of controlling the controllable, which is actually really good advice by the way, and take it out of the ...
Views: 8267(4 votes) - *** Home Organization on a Budget - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Get OrganizedGetting your home organized on a small budget can sometimes be a difficult challenge. Many products that seem like they would work well are costly, and the products that fit your budget can sometimes not get the job that you need done. However, with patience and a little bit of creativity, you ...
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