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- Is Your Relationship Sustainable? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonWe hear a lot about ensuring that all sorts of things are sustainable. It's a real buzzword these days. You hear the terms sustainable energy, sustainable business practices, sustainable everything. In the business arena sustainability is a key concern. But you do not tend to hear very much ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Overcome Alcohol Dependency - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen you reach a point in your life that you realize that alcohol is creating problems, then you know that a change is required. Some people drink far more than the doctor recommends but are completely happy with the effect upon their life and their health, and that's fine; you are the person ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - Recipe For Good Relationships - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonA good relationship does not hinge upon a single key factor. Rather, a good relationship requires a cocktail of ingredients that blend together in the same manner as a good recipe. Like recipes there can be variations made to the balance of ingredients that have the ability to either enhance ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Flirting Tips for The Modern Day Man - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonMost guys would love to have the "gift of the gab" when it comes to approaching girls with the intention of dating. You'd love to be able to deliver all of those funny and effective pick-up lines in a smooth and cool manner. But the reality is that very few guys manage to do this ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - Making Long Distance Relationships Work - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonMaking long distance relationships work. A certain mind set is required by those who wish to make a long distance relationship work. Both parties to the relationship have to be equally committed, and they have to be both trusting and trust worthy. Without these ingredients, doubts and fears ...
Views: 2513(3 votes) - How To Lower High Blood Pressure and Help Relieve Stress on Your GP - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThere is a natural link between relaxation and the lowering of blood pressure. It follows that if you think that your blood pressure is higher than it should be, one of the ways in which you can earn to help yourself is by learning the art of relaxation. It is extremely important to meet ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Hypnosis Can Help You To Boost Your Immune System - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonPeople have often used the analogy that the human body is like a car. It needs the correct grade fuel to enable it to work at its best, it needs exercising on a reasonably frequent basis, and a check up once in a while. Whilst we all know what we should do in terms of diet and exercise, few of ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Writing Your Own Meaningful Marriage Vows - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonWhen you start talking weddings the most frequently asked question is probably something to do with the type of dress the bride is planning to wear. All of your girlfriends ask if you have chosen your dress yet, what style of dress you're looking for, how you're going to wear your hair, and so ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Help To Allow Yourself To Be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonI'm the type of person who has a constant dialogue going on in my mind and sometimes I find that I say things aloud without realizing it. A few years ago I began to hear myself say, "I'm happy where I am". I didn't really hear myself at first. But then it happened again and again. It ...
Views: 1382 - Help To Relieve PMS - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonSome ladies are very lucky on the PMS front whilst others are less so. For some unlucky ladies it can feel as if your terrible twin has overtaken your mind and body for a few days each month and it intent upon turning your emotional life upside down. It's not at all a nice experience, either ...
Views: 1109 - A Short Cut to Mind Training - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonWouldn't it be nice if you could get your mind to do exactly what you would like it to do? For the majority of people, to have absolute and complete focus upon your goals at the drop of a hat is recognized as a pretty useful asset. Most of us know how we would like to think about things and ...
Views: 1101 - Are You A Mischief Addict? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonSome people are addicted to excitement, fun or mischief. When I say mischief I mean a little more than regular excitement or good old fun. A person who is addicted to fun is always looking for a laugh. Mischief in the sense I have in mind here should also be distinguished from a pure ...
Views: 1329 - Are You Being Ripped Off By Your Own Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonEveryone hates being ripped off. But what happens when it is your own mind which is causing you to be short changed? This is in fact the biggest cause (by far) of people being totally and utterly ripped off. Despite this, it is ironically the one form of rip off which most people do not allow ...
Views: 997 - Are You Imprisoned By Walls of Jealousy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonJealousy is a cruel emotion; cruelest of all to those who experience it, but also cruel to those whom it is directed at. I was totally shocked yesterday when I accidentally came across an on-line forum which was supposed to be a networking opportunity for those who work in a particular niche ...
Views: 2383 - Are You Struggling Against "Victim Mentality"? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonIt is extremely difficult to deal with people who have a predisposition to assume that the World is against them. It is however, even more difficult for the person who has to live with this belief. We all of us, perhaps, understand how this feels to a certain degree. Everyone has ...
Views: 2292 - Are You Willing to Learn? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI read an article in the Times this week (Monday June 14th 2010) which gave an overview of Sir Clive Woodward's approach to coaching, highlighting why his system has proven to be so successful. He is a good teacher, which is what makes a good coach. He also pays a great deal of attention to ...
Views: 1102 - Being Obsessive Can Be A Very Good Thing Indeed - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonObsessions can be extremely good so long as the object of focus is of a positive nature. It is only when obsessions are negatively focused that they cause real problems. Obsessive tendencies can usually be seen in the most successful of people. Arguably it is their obsessive nature that ...
Views: 1547 - Best Way To Set Up To The Ball In Golf - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow many times have you seen someone hit a shot in the wrong direction only to realize afterwards that they had in fact been aiming right where the ball went? You might also have noticed that a golfers weight distribution at set up bears a significant impact upon the shot that they subsequently ...
Views: 1009 - Boost Your Confidence With Hypnosis Confidence Mp3s - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonBoost your confidence the easy and reliable way. That's what we all want isn't it? A confidence building technique which is easy to apply yet also provides real results in terms of greater self-esteem, improved self-worth and success. Not only that we want to feel more confident straight ...
Views: 1067 - Build Confidence and Stop Looking for Guarantees in Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBuild Confidence. Gain mental strength. We know this is what we need to be both happy and successful. Nevertheless, we all look for guarantees from time to time. We would like to be reassured of such things as definitely passing exams or a relationship definitely working out well, and so ...
Views: 2071 - Build Confidence Through Clear Focus - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBuild Confidence. Seeing is believing; or is it? How clear is your vision? Is your reality based upon what you see or what you know? I frequently find myself marveling at how easily one automatically jumps to conclusions based upon prior self-belief, ideas and expectations, sometimes to the ...
Views: 2069 - Building Confidence by Stopping Thinking its Not Fair - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonBuilding confidence is actually an easier task than you might think. You just have to focus on how you view yourself and your life in a different way. One of the biggest barriers to building confidence is allowing yourself the questionable luxury of thinking "it's not fair" or "I didn't ...
Views: 1098 - Can Opposites be Compatible? - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow long is a piece of string? Compatibility is based upon more than just the nuts and bolts of getting along; it also depends upon your level of desire to spend time together. We frequently hear people say that "opposites attract" and this in many cases is absolutely true. However it is ...
Views: 923 - Can You Lose Weight Easily By Drinking Several Cups of Tea Or Coffee? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonThose of us who want to lose weight are always on the look-out for easy weight loss tips. We notice too how foods or drinks which are identified to us as bad for one aspect of our health can at the same time be good for our health in a different way, thereby allowing us to justify (to a degree) ...
Views: 1106 - Caressing Is Comforting - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonWhether its making love or just a simple hug a human touch has a very soothing effect on the psyche. In fact, for touch to be comforting it does not even always have to be human. Stroking a dog or cat can have a very calming and comfortable effect as well. Even stroking a soft furry ...
Views: 1095 - Confidence Is Everything - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI believe that almost all of the troubles in the world today are rooted in confidence issues. A lack of confidence has the ability to reach out in many different directions and impact the world around us in very negative ways. In contrast, a feeling of high self-esteem and confidence allows ...
Views: 1986 - Confidence is King - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonConfidence and self belief allow you to do more of what you want to do. Are you content with every aspect of your life? Is there a part of your life which you would like to change over or to improve upon? Many people suffer from negative effects carried forwards from past experiences which ...
Views: 1193 - Coping With Depression In Someone You Care For - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonWhen you have a friend or spouse who is suffering from depression you inevitably feel more than a little helpless. You want to do something that will point them in the right direction but how do you do that and what do you do? You can't decide whether to try to push them to "make more of ...
Views: 1157 - Creating Harmony Between Mechanics and Confidence in Your Golf Game - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHave you ever had the thought that you have lost your swing? This thought is not conducive to feeling confident about your game and we all know that good golf requires confidence by the truck load. It's a bit of a chicken and egg thing. You might say that when your swing is right you then have ...
Views: 972 - Creating Your Own Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThere are a couple of undeniable facts which one has to appreciate when embarking upon a weight loss program. It is abundantly clear if you are overweight is that to cut back upon calories input should help you to lose weight as should an increase in energy usage - more exercise. These are the ...
Views: 1106 - Do Not Forget To Enjoy The Present - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonIf you have ever spent a couple of hours in an airport waiting for a delayed flight you will be familiar with the general feeling of discontent that permeates the atmosphere. People look bored, tired, frustrated, long-suffering or just plain upset! Amongst this generalized feeling of ...
Views: 1050 - Do You Believe In You? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonSelf-belief is probably the most important determining factor in your success or failure in just about everything in life. If you do not believe in you then how can you expect to achieve any sort of positive outcome? And equally, if you do not believe in you, other people will have a ...
Views: 1135 - Do You Love Too Much? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIs it actually possible to love too much? If we consider for a moment love and hate as being opposite emotions, we do all no doubt agree that it is easily possible to hate too much. Hate in any degree is a dangerous and destructive emotion. Hating at all therefore constitutes hating too ...
Views: 980 - Do You Really Know Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow many times have you found yourself thinking one thing and yet feeling or doing something quite different? When you plan to do something and then don not get around to doing it most people tend to account for this on the assumption that they are simply weak willed. Few people would ever ...
Views: 976 - Do You Want More? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonHow many people do you know who are really content with their life, happy with their lot, completely satisfied with what they have got? I frequently find myself looking around in amazement as I perceive so very many people who seem to be unhappy and dissatisfied these days. Everyone wants ...
Views: 1200 - Don't Forget To Hit the Ball - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonIn golf what sometimes comes to pass is that you are so busy working on various aspects of mechanics and technique that you overlook the obvious intent of the swing...to hit the ball so as to propel it forwards towards the green. We frequently hear comments such as "you lifted your head ...
Views: 927 - Don't Let Blushing Control Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBlushing is one of the most frustrating things which you can suffer from because it is something which is very difficult to hide. We girls can apply two and three coats of makeup in the vain hope that it will cover up the rush of red which spreads across our faces and wear roll next sweaters ...
Views: 2467 - Dreams Have No Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonHave you watched the movie about Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean? It is an interesting movie and, like most people who push past known boundaries, she was a very intriguing person. She followed her dreams, and certainly her belief was that there are no ...
Views: 1542 - Empower Your Mind With The Power Of Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonPurpose provides direction. To have a purpose also provides motivation. Direction and motivation in turn fuel success and a sense of achievement and accomplishment. You feel good when you experience a sense of purpose. You also feel in control of your life; you know where you are ...
Views: 923 - Exploring Rhythmic Hip Turns In Golf - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonI had a round of golf with a couple of girls the other day and ended up coming off the course chuckling to myself over our focus upon the optimal hip turn and weight transference through the swing. All three of us had individually been paying extra attention to this important part of the golf ...
Views: 1032 - Figure Out What You Want And Learn How To Ask For It - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonMany people never succeed in this seemingly simple task. Our minds misdirect us. We frequently think we know what we want only to discover that upon achieving or receiving it that we are still not as happy as we would wish to be. At other times we know what we would like but are too afraid to ...
Views: 3706 - Find Your Own Tempo In Golf And Repeat It Consistently - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonYou will often hear professionals say that when you deviate from your own tempo you get into trouble. They say this because it is a very true fact of golf. We do each have our own rhythm and tempo and it is hard to change that. Not only is it difficult to change your natural tempo, it's also ...
Views: 1115 - Gaining That Sun Kissed Look Through Finding Love - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonFew people do not enjoy the sunshine, be it to bathe your body in its rays or simply to view how the sunshine brightens the world around us from the safe confines of a shady spot. We like brightness, we like things that sparkle and shimmer. The sun does all this and so much more as well. ...
Views: 906 - Get A Good Attitude Towards Medical Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonYour mind and body work together in many subtle ways. Inevitably your mind has a huge impact upon your health, and you can direct your mind to think in a way that promotes good health and also improves the effect of medical treatment or surgical procedures. Why is it that time and ...
Views: 1043 - Get Over Fear Of Falling In Love - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonIs not allowing yourself to really love the cause of you not being in an optimal relationship? Real love is given freely and unconditionally. There are many adjectives and phrases that can be used to describe the impact and effect of love. "Love makes the world go around" is one of ...
Views: 1450 - Getting Over Being Overly Critical of Oneself - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonDo you feel as I you don't measure up to other people's expectations? Do you constantly feel that you should have done this, that or the other? Do you get to the end of the day and feel that yet again you haven't quite done all of the things you set out to do? If so, you are not alone; many ...
Views: 1797 - Getting Through The Winter Blues - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonEverybody seems to be talking about the weather. Yet again in the Isle of Man, and throughout much of the UK, it has been a disappointing summer. Too little sun and far too much rain would seem to be the general consensus. I have lost count of the number of times that I have seen would-be ...
Views: 1059 - Golf Is A Game of Opposites - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonIn golf you often find that the ball travels in an opposite way from that which you intended. It is therefore important to appreciate how to apply the clubface in a way with is congruent with your intent. When you focus your mind clearly with the help of golf hypnosis you will find that the ...
Views: 1159 - Good Relationships Are Built Around Trust - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonIf you feel mistrustful and suspicious your relationship will be tainted and you will potentially drive your partner away. You need to come to terms with your feelings and deal with them appropriately. Mistrust in any relationship is a recipe for discomfort or potentially disaster. If ...
Views: 2121 - Gratitude is an Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIf you are feeling dissatisfied then it's time to recognize that your reality is created by the things which you choose to focus upon. Your attitude creates your reality. Unhappiness and dissatisfaction derive from focusing upon what you do not have instead of focusing upon the things which ...
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