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- Change Your Attitude, Change Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shauna BelknapIt’s easy to get sucked into all the negative talk about the recession. But if you do, before you know it, you’ve prescribed to a new and pessimistic attitude that negatively impacts your management style and, quite possibly, your profitability. While fear and worry may be all the rage ...
Views: 1180(3 votes) - KARMA Ancient Idea for Today’s Parent - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Sara SgarlatParents are the touchstones of life. They are so influential during the critical years that their voices echo through our brains long after they are gone. Parents start our direction and influence the trajectory of our entire life. Good, bad or indifferent, they leave their mark on their ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - Panick Attacks Cure | Anxiety Symptoms - tackled and beaten, Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine KOZARPart 2 One of the major key factors that differs from those who fully eliminate panic attacks from their lives and those who do not, is not medication, lifestyle changes, or relaxation exercises. It is when the individual no longer fears the thought of having a panic attack.. Some may think ...
Views: 932(2 votes) - ***Anger Power - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Margaret PaulDoes anger have power? Are you being powerful when you are angry? The answers to these questions depend on what you mean by power. Certainly you can intimidate many people with your anger - especially children or others who are physically weaker than you, or people who are terrified of ...
Views: 4285(4 votes) - Supporting Your Active Child - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperAn overly rambunctious and active child can be a challenge to any parent. Every child has the tendency to display hyperactive behavior, and it’s therefore important that every parent understands how to best handle this behavior when it appears.* Hyperactivity and restlessness is the result of ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - The DOs and DONTs of Handling Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperTHE DOs AND DON’Ts OF HANDLING TANTRUMS •DO keep your cool. Kids are very good at sensing your feelings. The more frustrated you feel, the more frustrated your child will become. Take control of the situation, and your child will feel more safe and secure. •DO be empathic. Try and ...
Views: 3777(4 votes) - The 'Temper Tantrum' : An Expression Of Loss - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperFrustration can sometimes look like anger, but this emotion is just a little bit different. The underlying foundation of frustration is loss. As a child develops, they begin to realize that life is made up of choices, and when a choice is made, the option that was once available to him or her ...
Views: 1797(3 votes) - *** Solution Focused Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost types of psychotherapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding explanations, exploring wishes and dreams, setting goals, and gaining clarity. Every therapist has unique ways of working with clients, based on his or her personality, training, and views of how people change. A ...
Views: 4262(2 votes) - Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Ten Million Children on Drugs! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Regina MurphyAlthough this headline will not appear in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal maybe it should. The chances of a child being addicted to drugs to alter their moods in adulthood increase exponentially if they are prescribed medication by a psychiatrist or doctor at an early age. Parents ...
Views: 2085(2 votes) - Educational Planning for a Student with Autism: Bring on the Visuals! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsBring on the Visuals! For an individual who thrives on order and routine, our world is a scary place! Humans interact at record breaking speeds; everything we do is high speed, instant and ever changing. Even our homes and classrooms tend to be quickly moving people from one activity to the ...
Views: 3349(2 votes) - 7 Tips to a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Kimberley CohenEach minute is a brand new start. Why wait until tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year to start fresh? In any given moment we can check in and see how we’re doing. Are we rushed, stressed, sad, happy, anxious, content, breathing, etc? The question is whether we’re too occupied ...
Views: 3238(1 vote) - Stress - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Denise RolenIn the next few months I will be addressing specifics about some of the services I provide. I want to start by talking about Stress and the impact it has on our bodies and minds. Stress has become a generic phrase so let's break it down first. There are everyday stresses or challenges that we ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Can People Move Beyond Behaving Badly? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Mark Holland“Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The way you treat other people is a reflection of your own attitude. You cannot expect to sustain a positive attitude by acting negatively toward others. Even if your ...
Views: 2161(9 votes) - Adolescent Risky Sexual Behaviors - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Lakeisha McKnightStudies and surveys conducted by professionals have revealed data on adolescents who have had sex and variables that delay the onset of coitus for both males and females. In 2005, 47% of high students had sexual intercourse and 14% of high school students had had four or more sex partners during ...
Views: 2938(2 votes) - Making A Commitment To Ones Self - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Kathleen HoweSeven years ago I made the first commitment I'd made to my self in my entire life. That's right! I was forty-five years old and had never paid much attention to the commitments in my life. If things didn't work out, oh well! I had that attitude since my teenager years. My parents never taught me ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - It Doesn't Work if You Don't Do It - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Vicki LeinWe all find activities that make a big difference in our lives. If we write gratitude lists every day, we notice an increase in our enjoyment of life. Or if we walk on a regular basis we notice we have more energy and our mood is uplifted. Then, for unknown reasons, we quit doing what we ...
Views: 1186(3 votes) - Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP): An Indispensable Tool in Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ligia HoubenAbstract In order to be an excellent coach one has to acquire valuable skills to provide the best service to the client. It is my purpose, with this paper, to introduce the concept of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as an effective tool in coaching, for both the client and the coach. Many ...
Views: 3427(2 votes) - Will Power Is Over Rated - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Gene AngerDoes it seem like your will power is non-existent? Are you having difficulty eliminating bad habits, such as smoking or over eating? If you are discouraged with your apparent lack of will power, this may be the most important information you could possibly get your hands on. Previously, ...
Views: 2073(4 votes) - What Do Self Improvement and Bamboo Have in Common? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Gene AngerAlthough self improvement is a worthy pursuit, many often abandon their efforts due to a false belief they are not making progress. We try this technique or that and see little or no results. We resist this “apparent” lack of success and begin to feel impatient or frustrated. I recently heard ...
Views: 2025(2 votes) - Talking Heads - Dealing With People Who Won't Shut-Up - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |We have all been in situations with people who seem to be talking at us instead of with us. They just open their mouths, take aim, and commence to rapidly moving their lips. It doesn't matter that we don't (or have the chance to) interact or interject, they just keep on going...and going...and ...
Views: 2697(3 votes) - Personal BestSubmitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyObtaining your personal best is a goal for each of each day. One would think that most of us would strive to be our personal best. Each day we find people who just settle for status quo, and who seem to care about their own problems. Have you seen those kind of people in and among us? Maybe ...
Views: 1158 - The Antisocial Aspect of Social Networking - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Gian Fiero |It's estimated that more than one-third (35 percent) of U.S. adults have a profile on a social networking site, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project's daily tracking survey of 2,251 adults. A more practical survey can be done just by thinking of the number of people you know who ...
Views: 3998(2 votes) - Inner Visions are the Creative Stuff of Our Outer Realities - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Harry Connor JrI heard a phrase in the 80s that related to computer programming. The phrase was presented in the acronym form as G.I.G.O. – or in the longer form as ‘Garbage In Garbage Out’. Over the years, as I have become more involved with computers and equally involved with the improvement of myself and ...
Views: 1201 - Why Do People Treat Me Badly? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanPeople have multiple identities When you play with a little child you will find yourself talking and acting in a childish way, When someone bothers you at the street you might find yourself shouting at him and when you are with the person you love you might find yourself cheerful and ...
Views: 7150 - How to Cure the Monday Morning Blues - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gian Fiero |It's Monday morning. In any office, in any given city, you can find an ample amount of people who are suffering from that dreaded condition called "Monday Morning Blues." The exact origin of this condition is unclear. Does is it start the moment we open our eyes on Monday morning? Or does it ...
Views: 6422(2 votes) - Positive Reflections - Being Mindful of Who You Represent - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gian Fiero |For many of us our routine interactions with each other are not given much thought. We assume that how we conduct ourselves in our private and personal lives is a reflection of the actions, behaviors, and decisions that we make under our own volition. After all, we are the ones exhibiting the ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - The Motivation Mind Game: Tapping Out the Issues of Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Karen BurtonDo you ever FEEL like it is an uphill battle just to get your butt out of bed and out the door in the morning? Does the word “workout” bring on a feeling of dread and emotional trauma? Do you ever feel like you have no energy—and it’s only noon? Do you feel POWERLESS in your life on how to ...
Views: 1687(3 votes) - Make a Decision! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergHave you ever had a habit that you wanted to get rid of? Maybe biting your nails or smoking cigarettes or snacking? Or perhaps right now you have a positive habit that you want to create in your life – maybe you want to start exercising, or become a better listener, or start eating healthier ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Manage Stress and Weight with Three Easy Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kelly StallingsAs women, most of us are really good about taking care of our outside appearance. We are good about doing things to enhance our outer health. It is important that we realize the need to spend just as much time and effort on the inside for a healthy mind and mood both of which relate to a healthy ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - What Pictures Are Running Through Your Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergEvery action is preceded by thought. So often when we want to make positive changes in our life, we focus on the behavior we wish to eliminate. We tell ourselves that we are not going to smoke, overeat, curse, drive recklessly, procrastinate or we focus on a multitude of other ills we need to ...
Views: 2239(7 votes) - Creating an Environment of Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltMy son is getting ready to move up to middle school next year. This is a big deal for any child, but for someone who is already struggling with school, it is an especially stressful time. He referred to school recently as “Six hours of complete misery.” Add to that, the fact that he is starting ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Setting Expectations for Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltWhen I was about 10 years old, my mother handed me a can of comet and told me to clean the bathroom. Well, she never actually told me how to clean, but somehow she thought that I already knew just from watching her do it. So I went in the bathroom and sprinkled comet everywhere and then used my ...
Views: 1515 - Social Skills: Collaborative Problem solving - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltHe made me do it! There’s a battle going on and by the time you get to the next room something is broken and two kids are angry. After a bit of detective work you figure out who did what. The problem is that the usual suspect is blaming bis brother for his own bad behavior. . .again! He ...
Views: 2201(4 votes) - 3 Steps to Getting What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim Smith"There's a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it. No one's ready for a thing until they believe that they can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief and not mere hope or wish." - Napoleon Hill Do you believe you can create what you really want in your ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - Releasing Your Greatness - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Shelley Riutta"No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe." Harry Gray When we think of releasing--oftentimes it is about releasing the past, releasing limiting beliefs--essentially letting go of something negative. But what about releasing something inside of us that needs to be brought forward ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Six Easy Ways to Be Sure You Are Fitting Exercise into Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeIt can definitely be a challenge to keep yourself at the top of your priority list with everything else in life demanding a piece of your time – deadlines at work, family responsibilities, household chores. It doesn't take long before you're over scheduled and wondering "what about me?" We get ...
Views: 3902 - Can My Thought Processes Be Changed? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Alan AThoughts, for the most part, are conditioned and can be changed. Although blaming the way we think on our parents and how we were raised may in fact be accurate, as adults, it is our responsibility to change the way we think. Our thought processes can be changed through awareness and effort, ...
Views: 5807(5 votes) - Is Venting Good for You? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Alan AHave you ever wondered if venting was a useful way to release your emotions? Simply put, is venting good for you? I guess that depends on what you mean by venting. If by venting you mean screaming, yelling, ranting or raving about your problems, feelings and emotions with anger, then no, venting ...
Views: 16255(3 votes) - Deliberately Transforming Your Future - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sondra WhittRecently, I had the opportunity to watch artist Brian Lipperd demonstrate portrait painting. As he explained why he paints the way he does, he blended art with philosophy and psychology. Lipperd uses a variety of mediums and styles, one of which he calls painting “from his unconscious.” There ...
Views: 1251 - Hidden Hair Pulling Treatment Uncovered from Best Treatment Specialists - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Henry WoodsFor those who experience an OCD hair pulling condition known as trichotillomania there can be a lot of embarrassment. Some of you may want to find a hair pulling treatment but be afraid to discuss the condition with anyone. This disease can be difficult to discuss due to the overall ...
Views: 993 - Can You Adopt These Traits in Order to Live a More Fulfilled Life (Part I)? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Daniel HerznerLiving a successful, more abundant life is something everybody wants. Who amongst us wouldn't want to be surrounded with the things capable of filling our lives with happiness? We have only one go 'round at this thing called life and we each deserve to live it as abundantly as we choose. The ...
Views: 1090 - Start Now to Change Your Bad Relationship Habits - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsHabits. We've all got them. Some of our habitual ways are beneficial and others can limit or even harm us. Couples can also fall into habits or tendencies in their relationship. It might be the assumptions you each tend to make about one another. It could be the habitual ways you two usually ...
Views: 5761 - Insomnia and Fibromyalgia: Combination Therapy Helps - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisFibromyalgia patients have to learn to deal with chronic pain. The problem is that pain and insomnia cause a vicious cycle of increased pain and decreased sleep. Insomnia has been shown in many studies to decrease a patient’s pain threshold. Treating insomnia can be quite difficult. Medications ...
Views: 1294 - What Are You thinking? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet me start off by asking you a question. Do you ever talk to yourself? When I ask this question in my seminars, I usually find that there are two types of people. There are those who take a few seconds and put their hands up. They quickly realize that indeed they talk to themselves by way ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Goal Achievement, Subliminal Audios, and Success: 10 Tips - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSubliminal technology involves audio or visual suggestions that your mind perceives at a subconscious level, but not at a conscious level. Remember, your subconscious takes in every detail of your environment, even the ones you can’t consciously perceive; everything you’ve ever sensed, seen or ...
Views: 5974(3 votes) - How to Turn Low Self Esteem into Powerful Positive Self Talk - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you get down on yourself so often that you feel depressed or weighed down by your negative thoughts? Have you lost the self confidence you once had? It may be helpful to know that you’re not alone. Many people have an internal dialogue that fuels negative thoughts and hinders their ...
Views: 1359 - Surviving the Stress of Unemployment - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Sara DenningYou just lost your job. Your reactions are a mixed bag: “Oh no, oh great – oh my God!” You are now feeling the effects of loss of employment. Perhaps you felt a strong reaction to the news or possibly you went numb. The question on your mind is “Now what?” That is a question that can be ...
Views: 1257(3 votes) - 6 Steps to Keeping it All in Perspective: How to Not Take Yourself So Seriously - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Jenn KayeHave you ever been so caught up in your own problems that you didn’t even notice what was actually taking place around you? Or been so wrapped in responsibility and self-judgment that you failed to recognize the beauty and wonderful events actually occurring in your life? Have you ever taken ...
Views: 2933 - Controlling Behavior: Allowing Others to Be - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know what it’s like to want to be in control. In some ways, exerting control is an important survival skill. For example, we have every right to be in control of our own bodies and our own lives. Taking control in these cases is empowering and necessary. Controlling behavior in the ...
Views: 1934 - Controlling Behavior: Allowing Others to Be - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know what it’s like to want to be in control. In some ways, exerting control is an important survival skill. For example, we have every right to be in control of our own bodies and our own lives. Taking control in these cases is empowering and necessary. Controlling behavior in the ...
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