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- Teenage Freedom: The Desire To Be Free - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Rachel MinahanChildren have always been dependent on us in many countless ways in their entire life. In every step they take, we are always there to tell them the right thing to do. As for our side, we just want our children to grow into proper individuals. Because of our huge influence on our children, ...
Views: 2882 - Stopping The Chain Of Child Abuse And Sexual Molestation - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Chidi Asika-EnahoroMy unique multi-cultural upbringing exposed me to how; many people live in other major parts of the world; such as Europe, Asia and Africa. Although I came from an affluent and privileged background; I ended up working closely with all kinds of people from diverse classes including; social ...
Views: 2868 - Why is Prolonged Sitting BAD for your Health? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIf you watched CTV last week in Canada, you will have seen that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in ...
Views: 2867(1 vote) - Identifying; Putting Yourself in Boxes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Shirley GallupThere is overwhelming social pressure to identify who we are to others with labels, and to put labels on other people. For example, it is hard, when we meet others socially, to keep from asking that person what they do for a living, as well as tell them what we do to earn a living. Suggestions ...
Views: 2859(1 vote) - Perfectionism Can Kill - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhitePerfectionism can kill you. Bold statement. Sad but true. The frenetic obsession to have the perfect body is literally killing some people. A nose job or a face lift isn't enough. Once that's done, then the boobs, lips, hips along with every wrinkle must be enhanced, puffed, sucked out, ...
Views: 2854(1 vote) - Stress - Friend Or Foe - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Linda SimmonStress - Friend or Foe What is stress? Stress is the wear and tear our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has definite and specific physical and emotional effects on us that can create both positive and negative feelings. And as many of you experience ...
Views: 2827 - Reiki Principles - Just for Today I Will Love and Respect Every Living Creature - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jane Abramowitz…thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself…leviticus 19:18 If we look at this, as it is worded in the fourth of the Reiki Principles, it appears to be fairly straightforward. It is pretty obvious to us that one of the most important things in this world is to love and respect ...
Views: 2825(3 votes) - ***Take the Lid Off - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSmall stresses lessen ability to focus on the meaningful stressors. They operate just below the radar of consciousness because often we deal with them by suppressing them so we can focus on important things. The problem is: a myriad of these gnats are as large a drain on us as a 'real ...
Views: 2824(2 votes) - BRINGING FORTH YOUR DIVA DIVINITY - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsA Diva defined has mixed connotations both positive and negative, depending on how one thinks of themselves and expresses those thoughts to others in words and actions. Webster’s Dictionary defines Diva as Prima Donna [Italian – goddess; Latin – divine, god]. Prima Donna is defined as a ...
Views: 2821 - Vibration and Binaural beats making grounds while creating new brain pathways and finidng ways to help those with addiction - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Angela FriisStress it's all around us, most people feel the effects of it but do we really understand what it does to the body? Let's take a closer look at stress. Stress is linked to a number of illnesses or conditions from which our populations suffers including insomnia, eating disorders (eg., obesity ...
Views: 2821(1 vote) - A Couple Life Quotes - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,"Some things simply are. There are no explanations, no logic, simply a reality that is many times beyond control. Sometimes, we must find our own inner strength, our own place from which to draw the courage and fortitude necessary to allow us to live and move beyond that which is painful. Other ...
Views: 2819(1 vote) - Deafness in Teens Caused by Loud Music - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Monty RitchingsAnywhere you go these days; it is common to see people with music players like iphones blasting music into their ears. In fact, it seems like those of us who choose to listen to the world going on around us are becoming an anomaly. A report in The Hindu reports that teenage deafness is rising at ...
Views: 2814 - 5 Reasons Why You Get Defensive - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from thibaut meurisseHave you ever asked yourself why you are getting so defensive? ME? DEFENSIVE? I’m not defensive! See! You are getting defensive. I’ll share with you the key reasons why you get defensive and how you can leverage your defensiveness to accelerate your own personal growth. When you get ...
Views: 2811 - How Does Hypnosis Work? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickRecent scientific breakthroughs have broken myths and misconceptions about hypnotism as this supernatural act of getting people to do a hypnotist’s commands. In fact, with the popularity of Sigmund Freud’s studies on the subconscious, more and more people in the academe have come to accept ...
Views: 2795(2 votes) - Is ADD a gift or a curse? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Prof. George GrantAttention Deficit Disorder (also known as ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are terms used to describe patterns of behavior that appear most often in school-aged children. Children with these disorders are inattentive, overly impulsive and, in the case of ADHD, ...
Views: 2792(1 vote) - "My Kid Will Never Change." When You've Hit a Wall with Your Child's Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from James LehmanHave you ever listened to parenting advice, all the while thinking, “That won’t work with my child—nothing does. He’s too difficult; no one can get through to him.” If you’ve ever felt this way, stop what you’re doing and read this article. We sat down and talked to James Lehman, who explains ...
Views: 2786(5 votes) - Stressed-Out Parent Moments: How to Recover and Reconnect with your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Susan GiurleoStressed-out Parent Moments. We all have them. These are the times you lose your cool, scream your head off, send everyone to their rooms “until next month!” Ground the kids “forever!” and then feel awful afterwards. I had one of these such moments this past weekend ...
Views: 2774 - Pit Bull Stops Bullying - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jaynine HowardMiss Savanna is my very friendly blue pit-bull. She normally lies on the floor beside my desk or she can be found looking out the window. Miss Savanna delights in occasionally chasing a cat. But, she also lets those same cats rub up against her and occasionally snuggle up with her on her bed. ...
Views: 2765(1 vote) - Mayan crystal skulls really have supernatural power? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from James YaoFor some people, Crystal Skull is just a skull-shaped quartz sculpture. Crystal Skull some clear, Some colorful; In workmanship, and some are rough, some are extremely fine. Some crystal skull only a few centimeters in diameter, Some are similar to a life-size skull. Whether you think they are ...
Views: 2764(1 vote) - Great Expectations: Unattainable Standards Harm Your Life and Your Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from nancy traversEveryone has expectations. In fact, everyone hopes that they can achieve the best in their endeavors. However, some of us take our expectations too far. Having goals and standards is healthy; they keep us motivated to achieve and pursue our dreams. High standards motivate us to do our best. Some ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - Why Harsh Punishments for Children and Teenagers Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from James LehmanHave you ever punished your child in the heat of the moment, when you’re angry and upset? If you’re like most parents, the answer is probably “yes.” In fact, this is one of the biggest, most common parenting traps that you can fall into. But often when you do this, you’re focused on winning the ...
Views: 2731(2 votes) - RECOGNIZING AND CORRECTING ERRONEOUS THINKING - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsERRONEOUS BELIEFS AND REVELATIONS Inner work is a critical component of the journey toward healing and wholeness. Without the resolve to confront and work through personal issues, I would venture to say that abundance and successful authentic living will always be just beyond reach for some ...
Views: 2724 - Breathing Techniques Relieves Stress and Improve Cognitive Function for ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanSuffering from headaches, problem concentrating, anxiety? If you have adhd or learning disabilities, these feeling would most probably be magnified compared to those who doesn't have the same conditions. Changing the way you breathe might spell relief from those constant irritation and improve ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - A Guide for Getting In Tune With the Moon ~ The Moon Mirrors Our Daily Experience of Living - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzOur language brims with words and phrases about the compelling power of the Moon in our emotional lives. How about being ~ “moonstruck?” When a person wanders around in a dreamy sad listless state, we might say they are “mooning” about someone or something. (Of course, “mooning” someone is ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - Autism and The Food Connection - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanResearchers have found that most autistic children, especially those with late onset autism (emergence of autism symptoms only after or around three years of age) respond well when gluten and casein are strictly eliminated from their diet. Gluten is a protein found in everyday food that ...
Views: 2702(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) - Ergonomic Office Chairs: Part 2 -Postural Practice for Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIn Part 1, a method of pelvic movement was described that helps sustain prolonged sitting in an Ergonomic chair, for users who need to sit all day in productive employment. An exercise was shown that helps improve this movement, as well as its purpose. It was also explained why postural ...
Views: 2646(3 votes) - Spiritual Straight Jackets - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Ann Marie O'DellSpirit is many things to different people, and in a nut shell, is about the choices they make to feel at peace. It is interesting that the choices that people make in order to find spirit, love, unity, success and mystery can often become the straight jackets that lead them to misery. HOW ...
Views: 2645(1 vote) - Apps for Special Needs - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanSpecial needs children consists of those that fall under the categories of autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, down syndrome and others. These children have a myriad of conditions and developmental difficulties that prevents them from communicating and learning properly. The usage of apps for ...
Views: 2644(1 vote) - Clear your mind - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Michelle AinslieIt's so incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by everything that we have to get done in any given day. Apart from our work itself, we are bombarded with emails, phone calls and smses that demand our attention. It's as if we have to juggle 10 plates at the same time and when we get the phone ...
Views: 2630(5 votes) - ***Other Peopling and Sense of Self - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Barbara SteppOf The classifications of animal, vegetable or mineral, where do we fit? According to most scientific authorities, we are the human animal. AS WE LOOK into the animal kingdom we discover more often than not there exists a herd. Some people call it a tribe-same thing. And the herd has the ...
Views: 2615 - Father’s Day Gifts That Keep on Giving - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Nancy PhilpottFatherhood and history often repeats itself. I woke up this morning with an old Harry Chapin song from back in the 70’s playing in my head. The song is called “Cats in the Cradle" and the lyrics that stuck in my head and keep playing over again go something like this…. “My child arrived just ...
Views: 2613 - What Purpose is Your Emotion Serving for You? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Julia YoungEmotions can be so confusing and most people want to immediately be rid of what they are feeling. As part of the human race we experience emotions and our emotions really do serve a purpose for us. They serve a purpose in our lives, our relationships, our jobs, and our families and they even ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - Why It Matters That Men's and Women's Brains Are Different - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Lee GerdesIf you've been keeping up with the news, you know that the issue of women's roles is a hot potato right now on two fronts: political, and religious. I want to comment on the current furor from a neurological viewpoint. I believe it's crucial for the future of our world that we acknowledge ...
Views: 2601(1 vote) - Aggressive Child Behavior Part II: 7 Tools to Stop Fighting in School and at Home - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from James LehmanIn part 2 of this two-part series, James discusses exactly what to do when your children get in trouble for fighting at school or at home—and the right kinds of consequences to give them so they learn to use appropriate behavior instead of lashing out when they feel like hitting someone the next ...
Views: 2594(5 votes) - From Habits to Freedom - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Janice RussellHow many times have you heard someone say, “I never have enough time!”? Maybe you have even said it yourself. I hate to break the news to you...we all have the same amount of time: 24 hours in a day which means 168 hours per week. There is nothing that anyone can do to change it. For some people ...
Views: 2591(15 votes) - The Psychology Behind our Mood and Reactions - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael O'GradyHave you ever started off a day feeling great, then…WHAM…out of no where, you find yourself in a foul mood? You wonder, “What happened to put me in this mood?” You try to point out the last person, place or thing you contacted. But there’s much more to it than that. There is a term used ...
Views: 2591(1 vote) - New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsI have started a New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties program. They can be done at your home or business. All you need is a minimum of at least four people who want to lose weight. Home Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties are fun and educational. This is a Lifestyle Weight Management Hypnosis program. ...
Views: 2589 - Over Come Six Serious Fear Busters - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Marcia WiederSix Serious Fear Busters By Marcia Wieder, founder Dream University and DreamCoach.com Do you dream of a business and /or life where you have impact, contribute to others, and maintain a certain lifestyle? As you get closer to fulfilling this dream (or any others) don’t be surprised ...
Views: 2527 - A Step Towards Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Lilian EDEN* EdenToo many of us are operating out of a certain need despite believing we are acting in our best interest. A need for comfort, a need for achievement, a need for social acceptance, a need for a partner, and so on. As human beings we do continually create situations through our desires, which ...
Views: 2523(3 votes) - First Do No Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Glenda HandAre you an expert, or someone who considers his/herself to be extremely knowledgeable on a specific subject? Did you cure your physical or mental illness unconventionally? Do you have a product for sale that you say will change my life? Then please remember these four words: First Do No ...
Views: 2520(5 votes) - What are the Characteristics of Antisocial Personality Disorder? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ari NovickPersonality disorders can be difficult to handle and very dangerous. A person suffering from a personality disorder will tend to have strange or unusual behavior. This behavior might be manifested by poor or inaccurate response, lack of insight, causing trouble for and disturbing people around ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - Decision Making – Learn how to predict decisions made by others - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciIn order to make a good decision, adults employ all the logic at their disposal. However, if you are not an Adult Personality Type, or if you are married to an Individual representing another personality type, conflicts occur and logic may not be the primary consideration for deciding what to ...
Views: 2514(1 vote) - Putting the Broken Humpty-Dumpty Narcissist Back Together - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Positive feelings (about oneself or pertaining to one's accomplishments, assets, etc.) – are never gained merely through conscious endeavor. They are the outcome of insight. A cognitive component (factual knowledge regarding ...
Views: 2494 - If Suicide is the answer, what is the question? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Dr. Nicholas JennerThe subject of suicide has been heavily covered in the news lately. Mainly due to the time of year where most people believe suicide numbers rise (though some studies suggest otherwise) but also due to the well publicised suicide of an ex-sportsman in England and a number of celebrities `coming ...
Views: 2487(2 votes) - True or False Belief Systems - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “We learned to follow many belief systems programmed from youth. It is time to embrace change and re-create a new system based upon your own truth." Each one of us can identify with a certain set of beliefs passed down from generations. Beliefs can hold us back from creating ...
Views: 2479(5 votes) - Binaural Beats For Healing? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Jon RhodesThis article discusses binaural beats, what they are, how they work, and how they can help you. Binaural beats seem to be growing in popularity in recent times. Binaural beats, or brain entrainment, are created by the brain when two different tones are played at the same time to each ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - "Living A Purposeful Life" - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Susan FoxleyWhen I pulled at my notebook computer from under my bed after a truly needed nap, I knew that my topic for my weekly blog was going to be on intention. Without further ado I went right to dictionary.com and typed in the word “intention”. The definition is as follows; an act or instance of ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - Kundalini Yoga, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) & Inner Self-Mastery: An Integrative Approach for Transforming Depression - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Anne Elizabeth TaylorPart 1. Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “By the year 2020, depression is projected to reach 2nd place of the ranking of DALYs [Disability-adjusted life year] calculated for all ages, both sexes. Today, depression is already the 2nd cause of DALYs in the age ...
Views: 2473(2 votes) - A Look Inside A Hoarder's Home - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Palmer PullenFor someone who has never walked inside a hoarder's home, but has a some idea of what it might look like once they walk through the front door, it is more times than not more troubling than expected when they finally get inside. How can this person acquire so many items to a point of endangering ...
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