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- Invest In Yourself: 5 Tips For Self-care That Helps You Be Your Best. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Christiana StarIn a busy life, self-care is often pushed aside or given low priority. Perhaps a weekly yoga class or run around the block on weekends are all you can fit in. But for optimal functioning you need to invest in your mind and emotions as well as your physical health. The basis of looking after ...
Views: 1166 - Is Depression Real - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jack BassIs Depression Real? Real or not how can we defeat depression? Submitted by Jack Bass, B.A., LL.B. Do you have a choice? s depression a true mental illness requiring years of diagnosis to uncover and then deal with childhood trauma or is it subject to a faster resolution? ...
Views: 1162 - Is HTV the same as iron on vinyl - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Tina KingIs HTV the same as iron on vinyl? The simple answer is YES. Heat transfer vinyl, also known as iron on vinyl, T-shirt vinyl or HTV, is a special type of vinyl that can be adhered to fabric. This is different from vinyl adhesive sheets and film, which are sticky from the beginning. The adhesive ...
Views: 553 - Is it Easier to be Unhappy or Happy? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThis was a question that was put before me recently and I thought it an interesting one. For many people the answer is its easier to be unhappy, because unhappiness, struggle and complaint are their default beliefs and behaviors. For others, happiness seems to come easily. We all know those ...
Views: 1639 - Is It Good For Me? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Hifzur RehmanI am in the habit of asking a simple question to myself before doing anything, particularly when I am in doubt. And that question is: “Is it good for me?” If I get the answer “yes” then I go ahead otherwise I drop the idea. For example, before eating any food I ask myself “if eating this food is ...
Views: 1255 - Is It Time To Graduate And Move Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Carrie GreeneMy sons, Eric and Josh, graduated from middle school last week. I had a conversation with them about moving onto high school. I expected to hear "I'm looking forward to high school," "I'm nervous" and "I hope there isn't that much more homework" but, after all of the complaints I heard this past ...
Views: 1281 - Is Passive Aggressive Behavior Good? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheMy boss used to tell me and that passive aggressive behavior will enable me to be in the top management position. She claimed employees who are stubborn, hostile, argumentative, sullen and who procrastinate are the ones who usually get promoted. She reasoned that department managers will not ...
Views: 1209 - Is Something Missing From Your Weight Loss Plan? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Charles RemingtonIts hours after completing my last seminar… Over my career I have spoken over two hundred times, in front of audiences both large and small, corporations, municipalities, college campuses and hospitals… It is common during my presentation to ask this question… What is the only aisle in the ...
Views: 1007 - Is Willpower the Only Way? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterWe live in a society which puts great emphasis on success and failure and the related concept of willpower. Often people tend to think they should be able to make changes easily - that it is only a question of willpower. The problem with this is that if you don't succeed as quickly as you'd like ...
Views: 1142 - Is Your Cats Scratching On Your Last Nerve - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from brian spilnerCats scratch. It is completely natural, and they scratch for a number of reasons. Excessive scratching, however, can be a big problem for you and your furniture. There are a couple of methods you can try to discourage your cat from scratching. In some cases, you may be able to easily stop ...
Views: 1650 - Is Your Child Chewing Their Way to Disease? The Hidden Health Dangers of Gum - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Amy ButlerMy daughter loves gum! She would chew it constantly if I let her. Some of you and many people I know are probably rolling your eyes already and saying ‘What’s wrong with her having a little piece of gum!’ Considering I spend a lot of money on organic food and supplements, I wondered what the ...
Views: 1401 - It Doesn't Matter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIt’s not about what you have done in the past, what you did last night or the night before that for that matter; it’s about right now, today, this very moment in time. Close the door on the past and open your window to the future. You are the beautiful woman who holds the key to your entire ...
Views: 1090 - It Takes Guts to Be Healthy - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Lana NelsonHave you ever watched the commercial where there’s a group of good-looking friends out for dinner and the really good-looking guy has an upset stomach from what he ate? Rather than addressing the cause, the guy talks about how he popped a little pill and the problem is gone. He smiles, ...
Views: 774 - Judging Days - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.I always smile at people who petition eternity for justice. Not because they’re funny, but because temporally the entreaty fails. Moreover, in doing so they forget that every day decides. What doesn’t make it to court becomes our character. Yet their thinking is a remnant of North Atlantic ...
Views: 1132 - Keys to being Organized in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from cedric riceOrganization in the workplace or anywhere else is crucial to our efficiency and peace of mind. There is nothing worse than being unorganized and running around looking for something wasting valuable time. There is a saying that if you want to get something done give it to a busy man. The busy ...
Views: 3090 - Keys to Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe main thing is to learn to relax. Even the most confident person in the world will have problems the first few times that they speak in public. You must practice speaking in order to get it right. I suggest you start with a very small audience. Use one or two people who will give you an ...
Views: 1667 - Koi Ponds - Tips On Building The Pond Of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThere are beautiful Japanese fish known as Koi and can grow up to roughly 1 meter long. With the proper love and care they have the ability to live up to several decades. Because these large types of fish are very beautiful and serene to watch, numerous owners of homes have dreams of building ...
Views: 1259 - Later We’ll Have Some Pumpkin Pie…..A Holiday Lifestyle Makeover - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Laura PutmanWhen it comes to holiday food and eating all bets are off. We diet; we starve ourselves in advance of this the biggest food season of the year so we can stuff ourselves to the point of nearly bursting from our skin. When it’s all over after New Year’s Eve, we create a list of resolutions to go ...
Views: 1731 - Leadership: Passion and Balance - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kate SinerHow do those who are deeply passionate about their work balance their lives? I have written a few articles on the topic of balance and could list several ways “to balance your life” but that does not seem to answer the deeper question that is being asked. This question I suspect is much more ...
Views: 1427 - Learn from your Experiences - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from cedric riceA wise man will learn from his mistakes and the mistakes of others. I once listened to a Special Forces Sergeant who related his Vietnam experiences to me. One thing that he told me is that he would never be the first to try something new. He would stand clear and see if it worked. If it did he ...
Views: 1559 - Learn how to Control your Emotions - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from cedric riceMost times handling your reaction is just about the most unnatural thing that you can do. It can be done however with a lot of practice and patience. Once you master getting over the urge to react you can win every emotional battle that you will have to go through in life. ...
Views: 1469 - Learn How To Distinguish A Trusted Online Casino From One That Is Just Scam - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2021 from Amit KumarOne of the most profitable industries in the USA, UK and EU countries is the online gaming sector. Nowadays, anybody can conveniently locate internet gaming or casinos that sell different table games. There is one for any online player if you choose online blackjack slots, poker, or roulette. ...
Views: 818 - Learn Quran Online with translation - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Wajahat AliExercise Delivery At QuranReading.com With regards to the successful redemption of the exercise, the guides have an incredible task to carry out in it. This is the reason QuranReading.com depends just on the best guides that have both the involvement in internet educating and the learning of ...
Views: 523 - Learn to Control your Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to Control your Emotions Our emotions sometimes are the thing which can make or break us in life. If you can control your emotions you can sometimes turn a bad situation into a good one. I have learned that emotional control is key to most of the interactions that we have with other ...
Views: 1587 - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 1266 - Learning a thing or two about saying thanks from Southwest Airlines - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Noah St JohnReceiving a gift is always delightful that is why when I received a gift from Southwest Airlines I was in good spirits. When I received the gift, I immediately noticed that it was a fairly large sized package. Because I saw it was from Southwest Airlines, I immediately thought that this must be ...
Views: 1571 - Learning Self Comtrol - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from cedric riceSelf control is never talked about much in this society, but it is necessary in order to be a success in life. We must master self control techniques and learn how to apply them to our lives. This is not optional for success it is a must. I can name several areas in my own life where I had ...
Views: 1171 - Leather Jackets For Women, Making The Right Choice! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from Wajahat AliFrom the 1930's ahead, calfskin coats for ladies have gotten a vital piece of the stylish closet the world over. Regardless of whether you favor the easygoing appearance of the edited flash up, the biker coat or the full length overcoat there is by all accounts a search for each size, shape, ...
Views: 432 - LET EVERY DAY BE YOUR DAY! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Sara Fabian“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul. “ – Mario Quintana Looking back on my life, I can recall there were two days I was looking for every year: my birthday and March 8th. In my home country, Romania, that’s not only a Mother’s day ...
Views: 1172 - Letting Go Of Your Old Self - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Adam BenedettoFinding out who you really are is about letting go of who you think you are. We develop certain ideas of who we are and hold onto them, even if they do not fit the real us. Sometimes our habits and even certain ways of being feel so real that we cannot imagine living without them. What do you ...
Views: 4714 - Level Four Integrity: Throw Your Hat in the Ring, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyIn the early 19th century, when boxing was quite popular, one who wished to challenge a boxer would throw his hat into the ring. This was probably necessitated by the crowds and noise at such events; you'd be missed if you simply tried to shout out a challenge or push your way through the crowd ...
Views: 1740 - Licking Becoming A Problem: Learn Why Your Dog Licks & What You Can Do - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from brian spilnerMaybe you do not mind your dog licking your hand when you come home. That is perfectly fine. But, what about when you invite company over and he tries to lick them? Not all people are okay with being licked by a dog. Your pet needs to be able to control his interest in licking. Before you ...
Views: 13636 - Live in ‘the Now’ this very minute - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Alan SearingAs someone once said to me “when in the room – be in the room” In other words pay attention be where you are- if at work don’t spend your time thinking about home and if at home don’t spend your time thinking about work. All you have is now – you cannot live for the morrow or re-live ...
Views: 1558 - Living In The Now - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Claudia BlantonAre you present? Of course you are, physically, but are you present with your thoughts? Many people live in the past, hanging on to the used to be, or what should have been, while the "now" is passing right under their nose. Or, are you someone who worries about tomorrow, so that your main focus ...
Views: 1283 - Living Life in Three Part Harmony - A Song for the Journey of Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2021 from Tim RhodeDream it… Plan it… Live IT! 30 … 60… 90 … Dream it… Plan it… LIVE! That is my mantra. It’s what I believe life is about. I want to share an interesting concept with you surrounding this mantra. It goes like this… The 1st third of one’s life is figuring out how it all works. Who ...
Views: 706 - Look Up - Release the Happy Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe way we sit, stand or walk affects our mind and therefore our results. Likewise, the way we feel affects our posture and movements. “There is an inner and an outer side to everything,” as Thomas Troward said. Your Posture and Your Mood? Think about a happy and successful moment, a ...
Views: 2078 - Losing one Battle does not Lose the War - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceWe will always suffer from setbacks in life. Some of them will be drastic and some will be minor but they will occur. The true measure of a man or woman’s grit lies in the amount of resolve that they will show in order to recover from a setback. A setback will cause you to miss your dream or ...
Views: 1312 - Love Your Stuff, Love Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Mary HorsmanLove is the energy that created all material things. As you strive to feel more Love every day, it’s important to recognize how your stuff affects your energy. While you’re in your human form, your spiritual self is connected to your physical self. That’s why taking care of your stuff is one ...
Views: 641 - Maintaining Self Control - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe Importance of Maintaining Self Control Self control is important to each of us. The controlled person seems to sit above a situation or circumstance of life. He or she does not allow the circumstance to dictate to them. They dictate to the situation. The person who exercises self control ...
Views: 3350 - Make 2020 Your Best Year Ever… The Food Codes Way - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2019 from Lana NelsonI work with a wide cross-section of entrepreneurs, corporate management types and executives. A common thread among all of them is they want to be their best, feel their best and truthfully, look their best, but many are missing the mark. They push themselves to get so much done, but by day’s ...
Views: 748 - Make It A Habit To Keep Away From Negative People - by Submitted on May 16, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamCan anyone keep negative people out of their lives? A probably impossible question to answer; thinking of keeping such people out, is negativity in itself, and negativity is inherent in human nature. We see negatively aligned people all through our lives- it could be our father, mother, wife, ...
Views: 623 - Make It A Habit To Plan Our Future - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamPlans are for the future and the futility of planning for tomorrow and unpredictability of tomorrow is best pictured by Omar Khayyam, a Persian tent maker, through his 21st Rubayath. The moving finger writes and having writ moves on; Neither all thy piety nor wit can lure it to cancel half ...
Views: 576 - MAKE IT HAPPEN in Ten Minutes a Day/ The Simple. Revolutionary Method for Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Lorne HoldenYou’re busy, right? If you're reading these words, then your answer is yes and we have something in common - not enough time. And perhaps the sense that large things can’t be created or conquered because we don’t have the big time they require. I offer a simple solution: make intentional ...
Views: 1514 - Make Room for Success in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you ready to achieve success in your life or career but constantly feel drained or overwhelmed? That’s natural because we are consistently bombarded with tasks, emails, phone calls, text messages, and social media. You might have the greatest intentions, but still find obstacles getting in ...
Views: 1339 - Make the Right Choices - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceMake the Right Choices Every choice that we make in life whether it is big or small has consequences attached to it. We are not in control of everything that happens in life but the overall responsibility is ours. The sum of our choices generally is the reason that we are in whatever place ...
Views: 1416 - Making a Life Change - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from cedric riceMaking a life change is a time consuming and difficult task. Making a change is probably the hardest thing to do because to do so requires that we change the way that we think and operate. Our habits and our outlook on life have been ingrained since birth and they are hard to change. Fundamental ...
Views: 1353 - Making Life Changes and Breaking Habits - Is Willpower the Only Way? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from David Bonham-CarterWe live in a society which puts great emphasis on success and failure and the related concept of willpower. Often people tend to think they should be able to make changes easily - that it is only a question of willpower. The problem with this is that if you don't succeed as quickly as you'd like ...
Views: 1451 - Making Microsoft Outlook Rules Work For You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimMicrosoft Outlook can be a tremendously helpful productivity tool when you are prioritizing your time spent on email. But if you don’t know about Outlook’s many functions you may not be using it to its greatest potential. This article is part of a series of articles that will guide you as begin ...
Views: 1501 - Making Yourself More Punctual - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Dakota HandzlikHow timely are you? For many people it seems like being punctual is an unobtainable skill, and it’s no surprise that regular tardiness can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. Whether it be work, school, or personal obligations, continuously being late will damage your reputation and can cost you ...
Views: 1571 - Managing Paper In Your LIfe - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnDo you remember the days when computers were just getting started and we were looking forward to becoming a paperless society? It just didn't happen, in fact we have just as much if not more paper now than before computers. There is so much paper that comes into our homes and offices we ...
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