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- Unique Travel Tips - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Nikita MuttuThe urge to travel is an intrinsic part of being a human. As a species, we have always endeavored to explore new horizons and discover what is beyond our reach to understand the unknown and to comprehend the seemingly unperceivable. We have walked across deserts, climbed mountains, and sent ...
Views: 1906 - How to Set and Achieve Any Health Goal - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Lois FrancisBy February most people who set New Year Goals have already given up on them! if you’re one of those people, why not try my 10 point plan for setting goals that you will actually achieve. Goal setting is really important. It’s like giving yourself a destination and a road map to get you ...
Views: 1899 - 10 foods you should eat every day - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from perry anne1. Blueberries Blueberries have more antioxidants—those magical molecules that can help prevent a host of maladies—than 40 other common fruits and vegetables tested. The antioxidant plant pigments that make blueberries blue guard against heart disease, cancer and age-related blindness and ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - Be Who You Are - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanFairytales may not be quite as fanciful as they appear at first glance. Think of the frog who was really a handsome prince, or the Sleeping Beauty and Snow White who just needed a kiss to restore them to life. The hidden message in every fairytale can teach us a very valuable lesson. The ...
Views: 1893 - Teenager Troubles: Handling Acne Throughout Adolescence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Tasha BainAs our young children expand up to become teens, they undergo a change that manifests itself both physically as well as emotionally. These teenagers start to develop their personal qualities and also begin to establish the kind of person they are visiting be when they attain the adult years. But ...
Views: 1888 - Stress And Time Management: Liberating Not Restrictive - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterMany people think of time management as micro-managing your day by filling up every minute with a tedious list of A-B-C prioritized tasks. Actually, time management is self discipline. It’s the discipline to say no to distractions and interruptions, and stay focused on the task at hand. ...
Views: 1886 - Spinal Muscles and Self Correction of Spinal Occlusions. (But first some philosophy) - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael MeyerSelf correction of spinal occlusions (misaligned spinal bones) occurs in nearly everyone, everyday very naturally. Digestion occurs without our conscious thought, as do millions of other functions within this miraculous body of ours. This is something that we can observe and describe, but to ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - It's Ok To Be Me - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumI have discovered that my true passion is to help people feel comfortable in their own skin. Over the years I have been coaching, and more than a decade of my own personal growth, I keep on coming back to self-acceptance. Within the journey, throughout the process, over the peaks and along the ...
Views: 1884 - The excellent –incomparable system of essential education for true & universal Human Development - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sumeru RayMahaManan: The excellent –incomparable system of essential education for true & universal Human Development Welcome to our ‘MahaManan Kendra’ ( MahaManan education center). We think, customary (formal) academic (school – college etc.) education is not sufficient for true development of ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Babies may be brighter than we think - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from James EvansBelieve it or not, your baby – even as young as 6 months old – might be brighter than you think. In fact, your little tyke might be able to interpret the emotions of your family pet even before he/she can talk. A new study published in the July edition of Developmental Psychology ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Neuromuscular Conditioning Neuromuscular Conditioning - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyNeuromuscular Conditioning We have all heard of amazing physical feats at some point in time, stories of exceptional human endurement, physicality and achievement, especially in a time of crises. The power of the human brain has the ability to accomplish amazing results when desire and will ...
Views: 1866 - Everything Is Simple. We Just Make It Complicated - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Warren RedmanEver felt that life dealt you so much that it was too complicated to handle? There’s the new project at work that you just got handed to add to the myriad of others things that you have to handle. Your spouse wants you to help plan that vacation you’ve been putting off talking about. The kids ...
Views: 1849 - Freedom to Move, Freedom to Be - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lavinia PlonkaI was in my late 30’s, at the height of my performing career, but my body felt like I was ready for the junk heap. My back hurt almost all the time. I was going to the chiropractor, massage therapist and acupuncturist just to be able to keep getting on the stage. I was convinced that I had ...
Views: 1846 - Dare to Grow Up - Introduction - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Constance Joneshe birth of the idea for Dare to Grow Up was germi- nated by a conclusion I came to after thirty years of private practice as a psychological healer: nearly all of my clients are significantly confused about living with effective boundar- ies. This boundary disorientation transcends ...
Views: 1845 - From Fear to Love - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Verónica de AndrésFrom fear to love A change of paradigm A shift of consciousness A golden vision for learning A change of paradigm To focus on love A golden vision for learning To awaken To focus on love The time is now To awaken The place is here Something important is happening and you are part of ...
Views: 1845 - Is your life like a cottonwood seed? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonAs I was walking along a forest path a couple of days ago, I saw an amazing thing. It was snowing – in July! White puffy flakes were falling from the sky, while the sun was shining! On the ground, was a layer of white. Of course, it was cottonwood seed time and instead of snow flakes, ...
Views: 1837 - “Understanding how context moves us and an over dependency on content sucks as a means to being Mindful” by Kenneth Silvestri - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from ken silvestri“Understanding how context moves us and an over dependency on content sucks as a means to being Mindful” By Kenneth Silvestri, May, 2013 (Excerpted from my forthcoming book Living Systemically: How To Make Your Life Better) “The major problems in the world are the result of the difference ...
Views: 1835(2 votes) - Great Personal & Business Success Tip: Feed Thy Precious Mind Well - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanWhat would you say is the most valuable piece of real estate in the world? Do you think we’d find it in Malibu? Manhattan? Monte Carlo? NO! I’ll give you a clue; it’s the most valuable, and also the smallest. The most valuable piece of real estate in the world is the small ...
Views: 1831 - Who Invented T-Ball? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from marty schupak"I won't be happy until we have every boy in America between the ages of six and sixteen wearing a glove and swinging a bat." ‒‒ Babe Ruth On May 6, 2001, the Capitol City League Rockies and the Satchel Paige League Memphis Red Sox from the Washington, D.C. ...
Views: 1829 - 7 Most Impactful Career Tracks and Ministry Opportunities - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyThe choice of a career path can be confusing. This could mean having answers to some tough questions. What are you good at? Where are your interests in? What do you think could impact other people? The answers to these will help in coming to terms with what career path you will take. People ...
Views: 1828 - 7 Tips for Managing Your Emotions by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Michael HarrisWe all from time to time encounter situations that make it hard for us to remain calm, cool and collected. Some people are a bomb ready to go off at any second while other just go with the flow? What is it that we are trying to accomplish? Why do some things just make us go crazy while other ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - Self Harm In Schools - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodWhen you mention the term self harm today the public normally associates it with young people, particularly school children or teenagers. Whilst self harm is prevalent amongst young people, it also might appear that it is prolific in the education system! It is important therefore, to paint an ...
Views: 1822 - 5 Ways That Help Your Kids Learn Quickly In Less Time - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Kevin JonesDo you know the fact that your baby’s brain contains a hundred billion neurons at birth and in his early years, he’ll produce 3-times more brain cell connections known as neural synapses? Yes, this is completely true! The brain wiring works on the rule of ‘using it or losing ...
Views: 1818 - Vibrancy of Colour - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Caroline RowlandsColour is so deeply imbedded in our psyche that it's like the air that we breath… we don't notice the power, until it is gone. Can you imagine seeing the world in monochrome? Do you feel a sudden unmistakable sinking feeling at the thought of no colour in your life? The intimate relationship we ...
Views: 1815 - Suggestion – “Self-delusion, Reality and Storytelling” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisAll experience is ultimately a form of creative composition that is a natural function of the mind. The minds most natural way of creating experience as reality is by telling a story that gives what is in fact a neutral set of circumstances, meaning of some kind. The meaning we give things ...
Views: 1813 - Childhood Obesity. Is your child or children going in that direction? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Self Health Resource CenterToday’s primary school children seem to have much more of a sense of body image than previous generations. No child wants to be perceived by others as being too fat. If your child is tending in that direction, what can you do? Set a good example One thing not to do is to tease the child ...
Views: 1811 - TOP 5 HEALTHY EXERCISES TO OVERCOME EYE STRAIN - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Margaux DiazIn the recent years, more people are using contact lenses and glasses. The drastic use of devices that include computers at homes is a contributor to this increase. Also; watching television is also a contributor. Opticians recommend regular exercise use to maintain the health of the eyes. For ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - 12 Tips on How to Stay Happy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Ravi Roshan JaiswalStart every day to smile in the face, and I’m sure the days will prove to be a very happy and special days of your life. There are so many reasons to worry and feel bad about, in this world; but very few reasons to be happy and we have to find them all to be happy. Don't collect ...
Views: 1808 - How to Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jereia EsteemEasy methods to construct Self Confidence Self-confidence is extraordinarily necessary in nearly every facet of our lives, but so many individuals struggle to find it. Sadly, this can be a vicious circle: People who lack self-confidence can discover it troublesome to turn into ...
Views: 1808 - Asthma and Eczema in kids linked to eating fast food - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyDo you have a child that is asthmatic or that suffers from eczema? Might be what you are feeding him or her! According to Yahoo! Shine, in an article posted on 1-14-13, the results of a recent study has confirmed that the more your kids are fed fast food the more they are susceptible too dealing ...
Views: 1805 - Anxiety relief is a breath away - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Tammy Lawrence-CymbalistyIt isn’t difficult to think about the last time you felt stressed or worried; not in today’s society. With memories of the war in Iraq, viruses overtaking our hospitals and terrorism in all forms a constant threat, individuals are experiencing anxiety more and more. The heart pounds heavily in ...
Views: 1796(4 votes) - Our Dreams Evolve as We Evolve - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Bobbie Ann PimmIn looking at my dreams, I often see reflections of my negative actions, thoughts, and feelings. By examining them closely and being completely honest with myself, I’ve come to discover who I am, why I am who I am, and more importantly, who I am meant to be. This is an ongoing and continuing ...
Views: 1793 - Family Co-dependence Stifles growth and development - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDriving home from his last landscape design consult, thirty-three year old Craig’s stomach was in knots wondering if Sophie would have gotten over the row she had with her mother the other day. He felt bad for his wife who had tried and failed to arrange a family dinner, taking out her ...
Views: 1782 - Cross-fit fad...Should I join the movement? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Thomas Tomlo"Crossfit"...Good or bad for me? This is a question I am asked quite often by our athletes and clients. "Is Crossfit a good program?" "Should I join a "Crossfit gym?" Many of you have watched your neighbor, you know the one that was always a little out of shape, but in 6months of "Crossfit" ...
Views: 1778 - Mothering Matters - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Susan McNeal VelasquezNothing else ever will make you as happy or as sad, as proud or as tired, for nothing is quite as hard as helping a person develop her own individuality – especially while you struggle to keep your own. The Mother’s Almanac (1975) Mothering Matters It is a marvel how new mothers ...
Views: 1778(4 votes) - Why Having a Goal Setting Template is better than a New Year’s Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Gary DalyThe key to achieving success in life is to have a goal setting template that you stick to methodically. It sounds easy to stick to right? Well, what’s easy to do is sometimes easy not to do. It’s only early days in 2013 and a new year is ahead of us all. It’s a time where a lot of people begin ...
Views: 1778 - Solutions to Common FAQs to Help You in Strategic Management Dissertation - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Donna SantosBeen there! Done that! When I was doing my thesis,I had so many questions but there was no time to get answers for them. You are most probably going through the same phase All your worrying questions are answered here! Students doing Strategic management dissertation for the ...
Views: 1777 - Discerning Truth and Vetting Information - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Zen Benefiel"How do we qualify information as it enters our 'field' ?" The resonance of truth varies depending on our ability to be aware at deeper levels. We have a 'field' that surrounds us, a kind of 'spidey sense' that we often neglect. How do we 'vet' the information and people providing it so that ...
Views: 1776 - The Power of Periodization for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gregg SwansonThere is a lot to be learned from sports and especially top athletes that can be applied elsewhere in life. One of these aspects is periodization. Before I get into how periodization can be applied to non-physical/non-athletic goals I need to establish what periodization is, just hang in ...
Views: 1765(2 votes) - Action avoidance. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joe NuckolsAction avoidance. Doesn't that sound right up there with restless leg syndrome and other maladies we have thrown at us in the latest barrage of commercials? It is a more perverse disease that plagues millions of wannabes huddled amongst their excuses at the bottom of the ladder. Action ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - How To Up Your Muscular Endurance - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellAll sports athletes need this key quality to compete on a professional, competitive level in their specialist sport. The definition of Muscular Endurance is being able to make the largest force for the longest possible time. As time goes on, its only natural that one would only be able to ...
Views: 1751 - The Poorly Developing ADHD Brain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsA study done at the National Institute of Mental Health has used neuroanatomical magnetic resonance image technology to document developmental changes in brain structure in normal children and those with ADHD. It is already known that asymmetrical development is associated with healthy motor ...
Views: 1751(4 votes) - MY JOURNEY TO VICTORY - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Karen KellyI was taught most of the fundamentals about life by my Father and therefore learnt to think like a boy. It certainly has served me well in many aspects however I believe that I learnt to copy the social behaviour of men and never really got to know how to appreciate the intrigue of being a ...
Views: 1746 - 4 Tips To Kick Start Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Seyi EyitayoAre you struggling with a low self esteem and self confidence? If you have answered yes. Please do not despair because help is at hand. Below are some valuable tips on how to re-gain your self esteem and manage it. 1, Avoid the blame game: It's almost impossible to appreciate ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Gratitude, Kindness and Happiness - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: The founding fathers of our country saw the “pursuit of happiness” as an inalienable right – so important they embedded it in the DNA of the United States of America, by writing it into the Preamble to the Constitution. It was a profoundly new idea at the time. With it, ...
Views: 1743 - Work-Life Balance: How to Create Balance and Maintain Your Sanity in This Crazy, Competitive World - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Tom HintonBy Tom Hinton In 2007, I made a major transition. I stopped going to work. While I still had a job, employees to supervise and a business to manage, I made the strategic decision that I was going to regain control of my life and make time for the things I enjoy! To do this, I started working ...
Views: 1742 - Glodilocks and Potty Training – Making It Feel Just Right! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Connie HammerIt’s inevitable - all parents eventually have to deal with the job of weaning their child from diapers and instructing them to use the toilet independently. As this time approaches parents begin to collect resources and information from various sources to help guide and support them in this ...
Views: 1740(4 votes) - Be Inspirational, Be Authentic - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Phil MéthotBe Authentic, Be Inspirational! That is quite a challenge, and two completely different attributes that in their own right are worthy of attainment. Tara Wilken would like to suggest that both attributes are conjoined twins. History has maybe suggested that she is right and that we have been ...
Views: 1733 - We are either shrinking or growing and that is controlled by the habits we create - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriGROW / GROWTH I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the things you do you might just as well turn over to me, and I will be able to do them quickly, correctly. I ...
Views: 1731 - Who is more stubborn - cats or us? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusFixing Smokey My wife, Mary Ann, is one of the most nurturing individuals you will ever have the pleasure to meet. She is also a passionate advocate for animals. More specifically, one might refer to her as “one of those cat ladies.” I personally would not do that as the result would be that ...
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