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- Managing Your Stress - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Cheryl GowinHere are some tips that you can do on your own. The tips are designed to be easy and practical. But as you have heard before, you should consult with your doctor or mental health professional. ? Understand the difference between good worry and negative worry. 1. Remembering items, ...
Views: 1976(4 votes) - Marrying a Much Older Man by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomMarrying a much older man by Beth Shepherd psychic. Every so often I get a client contact me who is hoping to or planning to marry a very mature guy, despite being quite young. A person who jumps to conclusions and is judgmental could wonder why and question their judgment. In some cases it is ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Medical Health Advice - Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of Liver, Jaundice, Gallstones - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Jigney BhachechMedical Health Advice In today’s fast moving world, in the race to reach the heights, no one has the time to care for health. People have many questions in their minds regarding their health but no time to go to the doctors and clarify them. With a team of medical professionals, Dr ...
Views: 3959(2 votes) - Mental Health – It’s A Shame - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Eve RojasIf you suffer from stress-induced diagnoses such as depression, anxiety or panic attacks, you know there is another condition that usually tags along: shame. Face it – right now someone in your life is in crisis and you don’t even know it. On any given day, we all experience ups and downs, ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - Michael Mantell's Exercise For The 14 Muscles for Joy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell coaches people to stir their healing power in the medicine of laughter and play. Living with stress, feeling uptight, being worried, not sleeping, and thinking limiting thoughts, kill the joy in your life—as well as your health and wellbeing. One of the best anti-stress ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Michael Mantell's One Thought That Blocks Your Authenticity - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Michael Mantell“Dr. Mantell, it seems that ‘being authentic’ is the hottest topic in self-improvement. Is that true?” If 119,000,000 hits on Google means something is hot, then yes, authenticity - in our age of inauthenticity - is hot. Just what does being authentic mean? Where does this originate? ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Minding Your Aloneness - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from April Page ClineI needed to come up with something “catchy” for my book, “AloneAbility: Learning to Embrace Your Aloneness” – so I was thinking about how I tell my readers that they have to be proactive when it comes to their aloneness. You’ve got to plan things out ahead of time; don’t want to be caught home ...
Views: 3220(1 vote) - Moving 4ward - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Jhoan GabrielRecently, some friends are hanging around confiding to me issues about break ups, make ups, and some were asking if their relationship is worth pursuing. I came to a point doubting myself if I were in the position to handle their ques and give them advise since I had just gone through a major ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Myths about Narcissism - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2023 from Darlene LancerResearch on narcissistic personality disorder has substantially increased in the last 20 years, and the public discourse on narcissism has exploded, but it is often inaccurate. Many social media spokespersons (both narcissists and their victims) generalize their personal experiences to all ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - Natural Trauma Healing – Less is More - by Submitted on May 04, 2025 from Darlene LancerThe conversation around trauma has become mainstream, as people seek to understand the effects of stress and emotional wounding on the body and mind. Countless books and studies have brought vital insights, exploring how trauma lodges in the nervous system and impacts our sense of safety, ...
Views: 203(1 vote) - Need-Fulfillment is the Key to Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2019 from Darlene LancerThe key to happiness is meeting our needs. Although codependents are very good at meeting the needs of other people, many are clueless about their own needs. They have problems identifying, expressing, and fulfilling their needs and wants. They're usually very attuned other people and may even ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Only Quality People – 6 Tips For Healthy Friendships - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Kael RanschaertThink for a second or two about the people you consistently spend most of your free time with. We all have a certain social groups we connect with regularly, but do we really understand the effects of these relationships? Ask Yourself “What are these relationships doing to me?” I know ...
Views: 3834(2 votes) - Out of Your Comfort Zone and into a Land of Possibilities - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Kimberly GleasonI’ve a dinner date coming up, a couple from church I invited, nobody that I really know, just people who looked interesting, based on their photo, when I flipped through our church directory. Our church has been growing, three services now, over a thousand members, so it’s very difficult to ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Parents' day gifts online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Ashish KumarGifts are the most essential part for any celebration we make and it can also make or break the meaning and the emotions which you have for the person of the occasion. Everybody expects a gift as it makes them feel special and wanted and also gives them attention of life so even we cannot take ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - Personal Safety on a Night Out - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from G WILLIAMSAt this time of year it’s well known that most of us will be celebrating the festive season. Whether it’s a works Christmas party or student bash to a night out with friends. This time of year there’s lots to think about and your personal safety probably isn’t top of the list. We want you to ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Positive thinking can help you to survive infidelity - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonBanishing negative thoughts requires replacement with positive thoughts, which is possible with practice. Learning basic breathing exercises and focusing on the act of breathing, may seem basic, but with regular practice is effective. Negative thoughts needed to be identified, written down, and ...
Views: 2667(1 vote) - Quick Tips to Deal with the Crazy Makers in Your Life. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from sherrie campbellAre you in a relationship with someone who drives you crazy? Are you in a relationship with someone who no matter how well you point out the facts of their irresponsibility or immaturity they find some way to justify and rationalize all they do? Do you leave conversations with these people ...
Views: 9882(1 vote) - Relationship Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2023 from Darlene LancerAnxiety is common at the beginning of a relationship, but relationship anxiety can continue for the long term. It refers to intense worry, fear, doubt, and insecurity about a relationship and is associated with interpersonal dependency and interpersonal avoidance. Insecurity about ourselves, our ...
Views: 620(2 votes) - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Be Careful Who They Let Into Their Life If They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is important for someone to make sure that they don’t allow ‘toxic’ people into their life. And upon reflection, it doesn’t take much thought to see why this is the case. Interdependent In a way, this is no different to one being told that they shouldn’t eat food ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - Retirement Home: Living Assistance For Retirees - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Agatha StawickiWorried about finding an assisted living for your aging parents? If yes, opt for a retirement home where retirees are provided a supervised peaceful lifestyle. The ailing retirees wanting a strong support fits best at such places, where they can minimize their miseries. Now, if you wish to offer ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Seeds of Co-Dependency - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from David GharatCo-dependency is defined as the reliance of one person on people for fulfillment of their self-image. When a person needs to have someone else to act as the missing piece for their identity, there is inevitably some type of negative impact of the relationships of the co-dependent person. The ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Lisa BoussonAs I was reading the internet "hot topics" this morning, a title caught my eye. "Create a beautiful image for women over 50," it read. Never having been one bothered by disclosing my age or laugh lines, I eagerly clicked the link in my quest to capture illusive beauty. As the film clip began ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Shine Your Spiritual Light to Overpower the Darkness of Others - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Randi FineAs I discuss many times in my memoir, Fine…ly, I’ve been a creep-magnet far too often in my life. I share a lot of stories in regard to this odd phenomenon in my book, but I couldn’t possibly share them all or my book would have lost its focus. There have been several instances of people ...
Views: 2354(1 vote) - Shy People - Learn to Enjoy Networking at Parties - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Royane RealMany people are intimidated by the idea of attending a party or a business function, especially if they are shy. This is a shame, because social shyness can hurt your career chances as well as your potential for romance and friendship. I’ve put together some tips for you that can help you ...
Views: 2612(2 votes) - So, Your Awakening Cost You Some Friends - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Gregg PrescottHave you noticed a change in your relationships with other people lately? Is it sometimes difficult or awkward to talk to others about spiritual topics? Do you, at times, feel alone in your beliefs? Have you lost contact with any long time friends recently? You are ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Social phobia, an anxiety disorder. - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Petar DugzYou are going out, you constantly need an opinion on how you look, whether it is okay to go, what you should say if you are to talk, whether you fit in with the crowd or just whether you are an embarrassment. If you experience such self conscious behavior, you probably suffer from social phobia ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Someone to Care for Me - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Debbie UntermanThings used to be simple when you had a question about your health. If you weren’t feeling well you called your family doctor. You may be old enough to remember when he would then make a house call with his doctor’s bag right to your home to check on you. When I had my appendicitis attack in ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - Support Group Makeover: How to Create a Community for the Modern Woman - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainWhat life-changing strategy has Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers, Overeaters Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, and every 12-step program out there embraced to truly make their programs a massive success? They’ve harnessed the power of community + connection and leveraged it into a way of ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Sweet Memories - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Tele OpakunleNineteen years ago, I lost my younger sister. It was sudden and tragic. The pain was much, the wound was very ghastly. My heart bled for the loss of a sister, confidante and friend. I thought I would never be able to laugh again. In fact, I lost hope in everything. Then, memories of good times ...
Views: 2778(1 vote) - Ten Signs of a Bad Friendship - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Bhavesh JoshiThe purpose of this article is to help people identify bad friendships, so they can make the choice to end them before things get really bad. There are many friendships that are not healthy; in fact, many friends are bad friends, and sometimes the other party has trouble spotting this out. If ...
Views: 15673(1 vote) - The 51% Rule — Boundaries are Your Friend - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Chandra LynnHave you ever felt like you are doing more to help your partner then they are to help themselves? Sometimes it just seems easier to take control and get things done on your own than ask your partner to do their part. And they may be completely happy with having you take care of business. But ...
Views: 6079(1 vote) - The Case For Loneliness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Anita AshlandWanting to break through the wall of loneliness is a basic instinct. It’s often at the root of many behaviors, such as changing jobs, churches, moving to a new neighborhood/city, etc. It’s also not unusual to go through a difficult struggle and emerge from it saying, “I want to help others ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - The Emotional Eater's Expectations: Are they realistic? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Julie SimonAfter spending Saturday afternoon with a close friend, Jackie came home and baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies. The time spent with her friend Carol did not feel nourishing. The two dishes of ice cream and the plate of hot, fresh baked cookies did. Just baking the cookies felt more ...
Views: 2651(3 votes) - The Genius of Friendship - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriFRIENDSHIP Letter from a friend I just had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you’d want Me to walk along with you, too. So I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered a cool ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - The Hidden Causes of Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Peter MichaelsonCrippling confusion governs our treatment approach to the mental-health epidemic of clinical depression. Typically, sufferers who ask what causes their depression are told it’s a mysterious and complex brain disorder. This answer does a grave disservice to millions of suffering Americans. ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - The Islands peoples are most religious! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminThe Islands peoples are most religious! Says Author Abdul Haye Amin. Guernsey without ‘Sub- Continental ‘Indian Gourmet’ Cuisine’ tastes and charm. The lonely Isolated Isla—nds The days before yesterday was not his or her but our darkness, without missing alphabetical letter before ‘ND’ ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - The One Who Got Away - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2015 from Tina TessinaWhen I was a girl, growing up in the small township of Rockland, New York, there was a tiny post office, which was a small room with a separate entry in the house next door. Rockland’s official postmistress was Clara Weiss, who seemed very elderly even when I was a very small child. She ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - The Power of Social Networks - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from alex screwWhat you can do in the social networking sites? There are tons of activities that you can do in these sites. You can make new friends and reconnect with old friends. You can post your videos, albums or any other link you like and share it with others. You can use social networks to promote ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - The Seasons of Your Heart: Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Rob BrooklerAs we approach the holidays we look forward to a time of joy and happiness, to lightness and warmth. It's a season of fond memories, great anticipation … and much planning. And whereas this yearning and anticipation is quite understandable, it can also be a bit of a trap. Expecting great joy ...
Views: 1761(7 votes) - The Significance Of Friends & Friendship Day - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Ashish KumarThe word of friendship is universal, it is a feeling, expressed and understood by hearts. Not just human beings, even animals understand this language. We are social animals and love to make friends. Many of our friends stay near by and some go far away to earn bread or for some other reasons, ...
Views: 3020(1 vote) - The Ultimate Truth about How to Meet People and Turn Strangers into Friends or Lovers Instead of Getting Blown Off - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Kynan PatramWhat’s the difference between someone you consider a stranger and someone you consider a friend? Isn’t a part of it found in the fact that, with a friend, you know things about each other and about each other’s lives? And if that’s true, how do you intentionally go about getting to know ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - The Voluptuousness Of Living - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty Wooldridge“Everything is downhill from here, ‘cept what’s up…it’s all in your attitude.” Katie Lee, 95, Jerome, Arizona, singer, environmental activist. Long ago, before modern communications, before electric lights, before mobility—people wrote letters—shaping eachsentence with care, lamplight over ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Tips For Having A Great Post-Divorce Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Laurie GilesWhile Valentine's Day can be the most romantic day of the year for some of us, it can be downright torture for anyone who's single, especially if they are single. Especially newly single. Any woman who has been recently divorced needs to find a way to "turn it around" and make it a day to ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - What Is a Real Friend? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerFor most people having friends is having someone who likes them. And it is true, that a friend will certainly like you, but being popular-which is the goal of most people seeking friendship-is not the same as having a real friend. If your goal is to be popular, be with the in crowd, be well ...
Views: 2946(1 vote) - What Is the Best that You Can Do When Wanting to Help Your Friend? - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction There are those who, when confronted with a crisis situation or with a need to change something, get into a “helpless” state of mind. They feel they don’t have control over their lives, that they can’t make decisions and move forward. They might feel stuck in whichever situation ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - What Not To Expect From Friends - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Nelu MbinguMany of us are lucky enough to have had a couple of people come into our lives and bless us with the love of a friend. Some of them were fleeting friends, they left just as quickly as they came. Some of them were part of our lives for years. But the art of maintaining and nurturing a friendship ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Why People Don't Help Others In An Emergency - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Mika ElaImagine a busy street. Loads of cars, people... And suddenly a woman falls on the floor and sprawls. Will you help her? You would probably say 'yes' but according to research you wouldn't help. How so? This phenomenon, called "The Bystander Effect", became an object of psychologists' interest ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - Why Some People Talk Too Much - Are You One of Them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Royane RealTalking too much is one of the the most common bad habits. Discover the reasons why people talk too much. If you are guilty of being too talkative, learn how you can break this annoying habit. We have all met people who talk a lot, who never seem to run out of things to say. Have you ...
Views: 25387(2 votes) - Your Astrological Empowering Days for July 2011 - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstGrape flavored Kool Aid might not be the only thing feeling fried as we begin this July. Although this month will seem like a picnic compared to last, that still doesn’t mean that we won’t be feeling fatigued from dealing with the dual June eclipses and now having to take cover from one last ...
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