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- 3 Ways To Dream With Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioHow were you taught to create? Do you believe that you are the master creator of your own life? In The Four Agreements, Ruiz talks about dreaming with awareness. I call this creating with focus. What this means is using the foundational belief that you are creating your own life to create ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - 3 ways to significantly improve your sense of wellbeing - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonOur wellbeing is the foundation of living a happy, properous life. Unfortunately, many of us get caught in the daily grind, and forget that taking care of ourselves first is the only thing that really matters - after all, if we don't take care of ourselves, who will? According to a study ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - 4 Important Things to Remember When Hosting a Party - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2020 from Jaclyn TengIf you are planning to host a party, there are lots of things you have to keep in mind. It doesn’t matter if you are holding a small get together or you are organizing a full-fledged corporate event; you have to make sure that everything goes according to the plan. If you don’t do it the right ...
Views: 412(1 vote) - 4 Reasons to Stop Being So Defensive! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Adrienne FikesIs it just me or is that chip on your shoulder getting bigger than ever? Man, you must be a really fun person to be around – NOT! Why are you so defensive anyway? Yes, I get that you don’t want to be taken advantage of. Yes I understand you are nobody’s fool. Are you willing to consider, just ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - 4 Tips That Will Help You Lead A Happier and Healthier Life - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2017 from Susan MelonyMost people would like to lead happier and healthier lives, but life itself can often get in the way. People are becoming increasingly busy, meaning they often have less time to think about how happy and healthy they are. The good news is that if you work on your happiness levels, you’re ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - 4 Volunteering Opportunities that Can Bring Happiness to Others - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Meghan BelnapThe world of volunteerism changes as the world changes, and new needs appear. Food Relief has become even more of an urgent frontier for volunteers than it was in the past. We have also seen a rise in the need for disaster relief volunteers. Here are 6 volunteer opportunities matched to today’s ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - 4 Ways To Celebrate Happy New Year - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Jaclyn TengA new year is an event which is celebrated worldwide all over the world. The event comes at the start of the year calendar. So there were billions of people going to celebrate the new year’s eve. The traditional and culture is somehow different if we talking about celebrating the new year. So ...
Views: 438(1 vote) - 5 Great Styling Tips to Play with Cushion Covers - by Submitted on May 28, 2020 from Wooden StreetCushion covers - a beauty that perfectly protects the punch of Happiness and Comfort!! Yes, while one can’t often change the look of the room, you can change it by bringing the new colors into it. And one of the ideal way to bring that change to the room is through cushion-covers. Agreed? ...
Views: 562(1 vote) - 5 Premises That Shape Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeFive Premises that Shape Your Life © 2010 By Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, ACC Carol Harris-Fike supports clients who desire to explore where they are and where they are going in their lives. These are people who may feel just slightly “off track” with the life they dreamed they would live. With ...
Views: 2182(3 votes) - 5 Romantic Travel Resolutions - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comA new year always means a chance for a new start. You and yours can begin this new year by making some travel resolutions together, regardless of your time and budget restraints. Put aside those new travel habits and make some new ones! Let this be the year that your travel designs focus on fun, ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Clearing Your Path to Happy... - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Sherry WilsherHave you ever felt there was something missing from your life? Like a key piece to your life’s puzzle was lost somewhere out in space and you are not even certain what is missing, much less, know how to find it. I know I have felt “incomplete and off course” many times and have finally found ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Creating the Home of Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Kathleen Ellis5 Steps to Creating the Home of Your Dreams Whether your home consists of 2 rooms or 20, your home should make you smile, feel like a big warm hug and be the place for you that you’d rather be than anywhere else! As you go about the process of making your house your home don’t be as concerned ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - 5 Steps To Goal Completion and Achievement - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Janet McNallyThe Importance of Taking Action No Matter What - Just Do It Its been a while since I wrote. Hope all is wonderfully in your world. As we enter the last quarter of the year, thought it was time for an email and some sharing. Lately I've noticed that people are already saying things like ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - 5 Tips for Traveling By RV - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comAre you in the process of planning an RV trip? If you are and if this is your first time doing so, you may be looking for some guidance. After all, traveling by RV for the first time can be fun and exciting, but it can also be worrisome at the same time. For that reason, five helpful tips, ...
Views: 2927(1 vote) - 5 Tricks to Conquering Fear, Why You Don´t Have to Live in a Bus by the River - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Drifa Ulfarsdottir“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” Mahatma Gandhi There are basically two major motivators in our lives, fear and love. The problem is that fear is the one that we predominantly use to dictate what decisions and what direction we are going to take in our lives. When ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Exude More Joy in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Fern GorinAre we born with the gift of joy or is it something we learn throughout our lives? If we are born with joy as children, do we start to lose it over time if it’s not practiced? Practicing joy is something we can lose sight of easily. We get caught up in our lives, jobs, family, etc, however, ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Christa O'Leary5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays The holidays can be a hectic time of year filled with social commitments, family obligations, to-do lists that are miles long and full of unhealthy indulgences that make you feel tired and overwhelmed. Here are 5 tips to help you ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - 5 WAYS TO FEEL SUPER-OPTIMISTIC - by Submitted on May 17, 2021 from Mary Ann V. MercerOptimism is the hidden key to your personal and business success. Optimists possess a clear vision of an exciting life, confidently work on goals to achieve their vision,and take self-responsibility. In contrast, pessimists have no clear vision of a fantastic life, and they love to complain, ...
Views: 527(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Turn Your Struggles Into Victories - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Destin Lucas"Every struggle is a victory" - Helen Keller In life every one of us goes through situations where we have to face and conquer challenges. To a large degree our ultimate happiness and success are determined by how we deal with these challenges. In this brief article ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - 6 Great Ways to NOT Hate Valentines Day This Year! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Christina MichelleHaving found myself single or away from my sweetheart plenty of Valentine’s days gone by, I’ve tried a few things over the years to keep from being among the jaded every time I see a balloon or rose that doesn’t have my name on it (we’ve all been there!). If you’re looking for an alternative to ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - 7 Benefits of a Professional Massage - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Seraphina FilsonHave you ever been too nervous to walk into a massage therapist’s room because you didn’t know what to expect? If you have yet to experience a professional massage, but believe it’s something you’d actually enjoy, then maybe you need a little more incentive to get you through the door. Allow me ...
Views: 2557(1 vote) - 7 Most Creative Ways to Celebrate a College Happy Birthday - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2019 from Faiyaz AliCelebrating a birthday is a great chance to take a break from the usual rigors of college life. Of course, planning a birthday celebration might seem time-consuming or expensive, but it doesn't have to be. First of all set an awesome Happy Birthday Whatsapp Status Video and there are probably ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - 7 Strategies for Preventing Relationship Burnout - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Laura RichterIt’s not unusual. The glow of a new relationship begins to dim as time goes by. As excitement and novelty turn to contentment and familiarity, the relationship begins to shift and become more predictable. Excitement wanes and you may begin to wonder how to get it back. This is normal. But ...
Views: 6318(4 votes) - 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: 1817(2 votes) - 7 Ways To Do It All - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from David OrmanOne of my favorite stories comes from Taoism. There was a young man walking by and he saw an old monk planting a seed. The young man asked the monk why he was planting that particular seed as it would take several decades to mature. The monk replied: “I live my life with these 2 thoughts in ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Find Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Sheila AlleyIf you were to ask the average person what they want most, nine times out of ten the answer would be more money. It seems that our culture has been brainwashed into believing that having more – a new car, a new house, new TV - more ‘stuff’ brings happiness. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - 9 Best Tips to Choose Good Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2018 from Pie chanThroughout our life, we can find ourselves in the situation that we have to give something to someone. Whether that is coming to Christmas Day, the Epiphany, and function or the birthday of someone you know, have to decide what we can give to that person. Although making gifts is a tradition, ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - 9 Destructive Reasons We Cling to Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine Kane“Perfection is not when there is no more to add, but no more to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery A retired man once told me he loved going camping with his wife because camping showed her how simple ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - 9 Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirHow would you like to be happier with your life and happier overall in five simple steps? Did you know that happiness is 50 % genetics and depending on who´s formula you follow the rest is a combination of your circumstances, your attitude and what you choose to fill your day with. When you are ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - 9 Minutes To Sanity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Lori Lynn SmithIt is 5:25am... on a crisp January morning. The window open slightly so that you can smell the clean, freshness of the morning air. A small breeze makes it way into the room. You are still under the warm, cozy, comfy down-filled blankets, snuggled to your loving partner. It is 5:30am... you ...
Views: 2267(2 votes) - 9-11 A September to Remember & Build up A Nation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliThe Tribute in Light I join with you in honoring the lives that were taken, the ones that were given in service, and the ones that life breathed the breathe of promise & hope into. Good Morning I stand in awe this morning as I reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - A Better You... A Better Me... - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from L. Andrew MorganA Better You... A Better Me... By L.Andrew Morgan There’s a better you than you realize Able to do what you’re afraid to try Able to accomplish without compromise Able to see beyond your natural eye There’s a better you than you realize Driven by a love for life It knows the day is ...
Views: 2363(2 votes) - A Few Misconceptions In Regards To Ballroom Dance Courses - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Mitchell LisbyHere are a few misconceptions that people today may have in relation to ballroom dance training. 1. You either possess ability or you do not Myth number 1 is that you simply will need to be born with special natural capability to dance. If you can't promptly understand it, you're going to ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - A Game Anyone Can Play - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Steve GoodierThe most miserable people live in their own little worlds of isolation. They do little for others and rarely have much fun. I heard of one older gentleman who was considered by the townspeople to be both rich and thrifty. His austerity earned him the reputation of a miser. When he died, ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - A Jolt of Joy - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Sally MarksI was recently interviewed on World Talk Radio, American Dreams: The Sky is the Limit. I had not been feeling that well earlier in the day, and I also had some concerns about the phone working properly. However, once I started chatting with the hosts, Jin Robertson and her daughter, ...
Views: 2428(1 vote) - A Mind of Peace Guaranteed: How to Live a Happy Life and Forgive Others - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Barnsley BrownHappiness is a choice. This is what I challenged you to see in the companion article to this one, "Make Your Life Happy - How to Prosper and Choose Your Life Pursuit of Happiness." As John Lubbock asserts, "Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like a violin." And if you've ever played violin ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - A Moment of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesHey thank you! Yes, I mean you. YES, you! Please don’t miss this moment. Give these words your full attention for just a minute, okay? Great! Just breathe. Relax. I want to sincerely express my gratitude to you for the choices you make today. Seriously, thank you! Thank you for shining your ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - A true, inspirational story about little angels - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Lais StephanI’m reading “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer when I came across this true and absolutely inspirational story. As usual, when I feel so inspired I will shed some tears and will share these stories in my blog. Hope this story moves you as deeply as it moved me. At a fund-raising ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - About Happiness And How To Be Happier - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna Aparicio“Happiness Doesn’t Depend Upon Who We Are Or What We Have; It Depends Upon What we Think” Happiness… our ultimate goal. But should it even be a goal, or a daily habit? Thousands of books have been written on the subject, seminars taught, articles published, debates debated… yet a lot of ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - About The Feminine Transformation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. The Feminine Transformation: Rearing the Little Girl in You All too many times, I have heard family members, lovers and colleagues say to me that: “You are acting immature, childish, rotten, spoiled” to name a few phrases. Well, when you are angry, ...
Views: 3113(1 vote) - Active and Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne AdekunleAre You Being Active and Making Healthy Choices? In the pursuit of happiness, one must always challenge themselves to be productive. It is not always good to just sit around and allow the mind to wonder. Yes, brainstorming is good to make a decisive decision but an idle mind can create ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Advice Columns - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPeople are increasingly turning to others for help and advice. It is the natural thing to do when we are in mental pain, worrying, depressed, sad or feeling lost. As people have become more accustomed to owning and having instant and easy access to computers and the web it is becoming ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - Agathism - The Best Way to Live Our Lives - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffAbout three years ago, I was driving a Toyota Forerunner that had been in my possession for about 14 ½ years. It had 274,000 miles on the odometer and it was still running, although of course, not perfectly. I finally decided that I needed a new car, and since I have a tendency to keep the ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - Alive and Present - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Steve GoodierArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of a childhood incident that may have seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profound influence on the rest of his life. It happened when he was nine years old. It was winter. Young Frank was walking across a snow-covered field with his uncle. As the ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - All Crucial Knowledge about LED Lights Housing That You Should Know - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2019 from Jaclyn TengToday, the need for LED has increased, where it has overwhelmed the use of CFL and traditional tungsten bulbs. LED light housing has become popular among the people as it gives a wide range of benefits. Still, many of you search for the reasons why LED is better than the traditional lighting ...
Views: 391(1 vote) - Amas o Quieres? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezUna maravilla del español, es que expresamos el amor en dos etapas: una basada en que existe independiente de las otras emociones, “te amo”, y otra que expresa emociones fuertes y deseos que decimos “te quiero”. Te quiero también significa que de alguna forma te necesito, que mi felicidad ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - An Easy Way to Make Yourself Happy—Recognize You Are Responsible—It is Up to You to Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAll of us want peace and happiness. We look outside for the answers. However, the bottom line is that our happiness is up to us. We must choose to release old habits, destructive thoughts and patterns to be happy. No one can do it for us. Everyone can realize many exciting hopes and wishes. ...
Views: 2684(2 votes) - An NLP Scramble to Bring Back Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenHow do you find your way back to YOUR DREAMS once you believe you’ve lost your potential to achieve them? How is it that you misplaced them to begin with? Are you at cause or effect? Did someone cause you to effectively lose faith in your ability to go after your dreams? Is that really true? ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - An Open Letter to Pope Francis - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingDear Brother Francis, Please pardon my lack of exalted titles or formality you usually get, but Christ said, “call no man Father” and “all ye are brethren,” Matthew 23:8,9. Please also forgive me for breaking the principle of Matthew 18:15—I should have come to you first, but not being ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Anxious? Here's an Easy Method to Make it Go Away - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Kate StewartThe Tense Lizard Are you a lizard - someone who often responds to situations instinctually and emotionally . . . with fear or anger, for instance? The Composed Leader Or are you a leader? Are you usually in control of yourself…you decide when to respond emotionally? Do you wish ...
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