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- ***Three Steps to Happiness - Get the Happiness You Deserve - Follow These Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Larry CranePeople seem to think happiness is hard to achieve. It is simple when you know what to do. This article shows you in three easy steps how to achieve happiness and the success that comes along with it. We all have heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a ...
Views: 6608(9 votes) - Happiness - Changing Our Unhealthy Thoughts and Ideas - Simple, But Not Easy! (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreAnother source of difficulty lies in the way we often go about changing our thoughts and ideas. Indeed, many of us try to accomplish this with mere sporadic and scattered efforts. What really happens here is that even if we repeat to ourselves a few times a day new healthy thoughts and ideas, ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: 12 Natural Ways to Increase Absorbing Light Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kimberly RexThe dark months can create challenges for getting enough sun and Vitamin D. Some issues associated with limited sunlight and Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, fatigue and other disorders. That’s why full ...
Views: 1917(2 votes) - What Makes a Happy Woman - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Barbara Becker HolsteinA happy woman is content in her life. She feels much peace of mind and also a healthy level of enthusiasm as she goes through her day. Of course, she can become upset or angry, just like anyone else. But her happy nature works to her benefit and soon enough she will find a way to return to a ...
Views: 2847 - The Power of Positive Aging - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jeff GarofaloMore than ever before, we are living longer, healthier, and more productive lifestyles. The achievements in both health care and technology in the last fifty years has contributed greatly to our increased lifespan. People nowadays are spending more time and money on ways to improve how they look ...
Views: 3309(2 votes) - You only have one life to live! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Good Times; Bad Times; You know I had my share...” Led Zeppelin 1968 The above line from Led Zeppelin was written by the famous rockers 42 years ago and yet, it still has meaning today. I am a fan of Led Zeppelin partly because of my age and my love of screaming guitars, but ...
Views: 1348(3 votes) - Expressing Gratitude This Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Kala AmbroseIn the fall season of reflection and connection, we gather to celebrate the abundance in our lives. As we look across the proverbial table at the harvest we’ve collected – our relationships, love, family, joy, and friends, it becomes remarkably clear that we are a sum of many parts and that each ...
Views: 2627 - Do You Understand Your Man? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Donna MartinUnderstanding men in relationships, though many single women will disagree, is quiet simple. The reason is that men, unlike women, are very simple creatures. They have simple needs, desires and are not overtly emotional, like women. Still, many women find themselves in a situation where they ...
Views: 1746 - Thoughts Become Things: Does This Mean You Are What You Think? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Stephanie GoddardDo you want to know why you feel badly most of the time? I've done the reading. I've done the work. I KNOW what makes you (and me) feel stress, discomfort, anxiety, nervous, upset, angry, irritated...call it what you want. Bottom line: You're not happy. You can treat your unhappiness like ...
Views: 3703(1 vote) - Education Games - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from David FormanThe internet has slowly replaced a lot of outdoor activities, a lot of trips to the library, a lot of hours spent standing in line to pay our bills, a lot of nights at the movie theatre, and even nights out to restaurants. Although shopping with your friends still sounds pretty attractive, you ...
Views: 802 - Building Mental Toughness How Parents Can Assist Their College Grads With Employability - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Daryl GreenMany of today’s college students lack the mental toughness and fortitude that are necessary to deal with economic turbulence. Today’s youth must learn how to be mentally tough if they are to survive a turbulent economic future. In reality, many parents have crippled their children by solving ...
Views: 754 - Meeting New Friends - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAs we travel across a continent we inevitably make new friends. Some are just fleeting. Others last a lifetime. At our current campground in southern California we have met and made a new friend who has had quite an impact on both the kids and the adults. Our new friend’s name is Kindle. ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Happiness - Changing our Unhealthy Thoughts and Ideas: Simple, But Not Easy! (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhen it comes to changing our unhealthy thoughts and ideas, there are several factors that—most often than not—stand in our way. And the first one is undoubtly the tenacity of the habits we have acquired in our youth. For example, we all know how difficult it is to learn to speak a new ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Simplify And Eliminate the Unnecessary Baggage In Your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Diane and Lewis Denbaum"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak."- Hans Hofman When you de-clutter, you simplify your life and bring fresh creative energy to your relationship. When you work together to de-clutter your home, you get to spend time together working ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - The Wanting Mind of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderAs a therapist in Los Angeles I’ve seen more than my share of patients who are dealing with various forms of depression and unhappiness. One common personality trait I’ve found with them is their unwholesome thoughts and beliefs that come from what I call the “wanting mind.” In wanting mind, ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - The Seven Secrets to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurgh7 Secrets to Living the Good Life Know the 7 Secrets. There really are 7 “Secrets” that you need to know and understand before you can successfully transform your life from where it is now to where it needs to be. These 7 Secrets require that you change your long-held attitudes, your ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Get to Know Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWho Am I? Know Thyself. This advice was reportedly engraved on the famed Oracle at Delphi the seat of all wisdom in the ancient world. It was the guiding rule of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Even the mysterious “Oracle” in Hollywood’s Matrix movie trilogy had this phrase posted ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Senior Living – How to Lead a Life of Dignity and Security - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Ted MosbiIt can be a struggle when you live your older years in difficulty. With increased sensitivity to stimuli and the environment, lowered faculties and a body that is not as complying as it once was, there is plenty that can weigh you down in old age. Here are some handy pointers that can help you ...
Views: 920 - Holiday Loneliness: 3 Steps to Find Friends & Cure Loneliness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Holi BodichettiThere are certain days each year that show us in painful detail the problems, which we need to work on in our lives. For many people, these are the holidays. You can fill up your life with a career, hobbies, volunteerism, social engagements, school, etc., but eventually there comes a day – not ...
Views: 2188(5 votes) - 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) - Are You a Family Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAre You A Family Leader? The purpose of The Way of the Passionate Warrior is to create inspired and passionate family leaders. Yes, this site is about families but truly it is about family leadership. Are you a family leader? Not much happens in life without some sort of initiative and ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - Gratitude: How It Opens Hearts & Fills Them with Joy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHappiness is itself a kind of gratitude. ~ Joseph Wood Krutch When I first came across this quote, I had to stop and think about it. Why would happiness be a kind of gratitude? According to Webster's Dictionary, to be grateful or thankful is to be conscious of a benefit being received and to ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Anxiety Disorder Children - Signs And Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Velma MerrickChildren can be affected by anxiety disorder, child panic attacks, and other mental health issues. Recent studies show that more than 17% of children are suffering from an anxiety disorder. It is normal when children face some sort of stressful period from time to time during their childhood. It ...
Views: 1106 - Personalizing Your Happiness: How to Define your Happiness on Your Terms - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from deneen blocker"Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude." Dale Carnegie All too often you hear people speak about what is going in their lives that is not working and how miserable and or unhappy it is making them feel. Throughout the day we encounter ...
Views: 1505 - Embrace Uncertainty and Discover Adventure - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghUncertainty is the key to adventure. One of the first steps to starting down the road to a creative family lifestyle is to prepare yourself for uncertainty. If you are the kind of person who needs a lot of predictability in your life in order to sleep well then this path may not be for ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - How To Get Your Power Back And Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from simona richIt's very disempowering to see yourself as a helpless victim. Unfortunately many people make this mistake. The reason why some people feel powerless is because they think that they have no influence over their lives. They perceive other people and circumstances to be more powerful than ...
Views: 2821(3 votes) - BEing Nice - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Roni LipsteinWe are all here living on this tiny little miniscule emanation of life’s creation, our BEautiFull Earth School, TOGETHER. We are ALL affected by one another, whether intimately or remotely, each of WE vibrates energies out into the atmosphere affecting ALL. On a more physical level of the ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - Do you wish you had someone to share your day and night life with? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Naftali SchwartzBy Naftali & Chana Schwartz July 15,2010 I am happily married now 11 years to my beloved husband, Naftali Schwartz. Sometimes I do think about those times that made me feel sad and alone when I used to be single. I got up in the morning at 6:15am each day to go to work. I went on the ...
Views: 1835 - Vist Costa Rica - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Nelson OvallesYou might ask yourself, Why choose Costa Rica for my next vacation spot? This is a very easy question to answer. You see, Costa Rica offers travelers and tourist a blend of authentic as well as modern accommodations to whoever visits here. You can be a beach bum, you can see the beautiful ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Overcome Anxiety and Depression through Nature Photography - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from ForestWander Nature PhotographyIn fast paced lives and busy schedules, finding peace within is critical and not only good for mental wellbeing, but physical health as well. American culture and society is inundated with anti-depressant commercials and propaganda that attempts to sell wellbeing through synthetic solutions. ...
Views: 3870(1 vote) - The Best Relationship Tip Ever - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellWhat do you do when your partner starts to change and he or she is no longer the one you were initially attracted to? How can someone so right became so wrong after a while? What changed? Whose fault is it? The answer is not as complicated as you think. There is never anything wrong with the ...
Views: 1171 - How to Be Happy Despite Your Partner's "Flaws" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellHow can we find happiness and have a perfect relationship when our partner is abusive in some way? What if no matter how loving you are, your partner still behaves in a physically or verbally violent manner? This situation can be enormously frustrating, extremely challenging, and even ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - I Want A Do Over! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Sally MarksDo you remember when you were young, made a mistake in a game and asked for “do overs?” That’s what it felt like when I recently listened to an interview I had on The Author’s Show, http://www.theauthorsshow.com/ I knew this particular interview had a broader audience than my past ...
Views: 1730 - My Unhappiness Is Yours - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita Saviuc“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche When somebody you really love, you really care about hurts you emotionally and sometime even physically, what do you do? Do you get up, dust yourself up and keep ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Depression - Information And Support - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Velma MerrickFeeling down from time to time is a normal part of life. But when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away, it may be depression. More than just the temporary "blues," the lows of depression make it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Hobbies and friends don’t interest ...
Views: 1015 - 10 Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Avinoam LernerEmotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few pointers, and you can find the first five in Part 1. ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Startling News: The Key to Passion is Fear?! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichThose who do not move, do not notice their chains.” Rosa Luxemburg Any risk worth taking is worth taking whether it leads to success or failure. Martha Beck Thinking it Through I’m sure you’ve heard of people, may even know some, who love taking risks. Usually they are physical ones ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Living Happily Ever After…Today - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiThe field of positive psychology (which partners closely with the fields of neurology, biochemistry, eastern medicine and others) is built on the scientific premise of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change. This means that greater levels of happiness are attainable through ...
Views: 2373(4 votes) - Are You Ready To Begin To Live As Your Heart? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Elysha ElyshaYour heart, which is the truth of you, is freely standing before the arising of all existence. The only thing that has hindered your recognition of the simplicity and freedom of your true nature is you believing in and identifying with your chattering mind. For you to consciously live as your ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Why the Pursuit of Happiness Never Works for Long - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from David Robert OrdHow happy are you in your everyday life? In the television miniseries The Impressionists, which is fascinating viewing, someone comments about one of the artists that he sounds happy. The other responds that he doesn’t think happy is on his palette. How about you—is happy on your ...
Views: 1146 - Long Distance Relationship Can Remain Alive - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Donna MartinKeeping a long distance relationship alive can be a real challenge. In addition to the usual relationship drama there is the added stress of not having the physical contact with your partner. Dealing with the distance in a positive way will require some creativity and a true commitment to making ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Happiness - Where Do Our Thoughts Come From? (Part 2) - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreIn the first part of this article, we have seen that not only many of our thoughts are from our own making, but that we have also learned a panoply of them through the contact of our parents and/or immediate environment. Let's continue our exploration of the origin of our thoughts and ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - Happiness - Where Do Our Thoughts Come From? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhere do our thoughts come from—particularly the ones that poison our minds and can sometimes cause us so much trouble? First and foremost, we make them. It seems that we are born without any preconceived idea in mind. We are supplied with five senses with which we perceive the outside world ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Life Will Pay Whatever Price You Ask of It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Luminita SaviucI honestly believe that life will give us whatever we ask of it. There is so much abundance in the universe and all we need to do is ask. Ask and believe that we will receive that which we’ve asked for. There are so many people in the world that don’t know how to ask. They have poverty thoughts ...
Views: 5826(1 vote) - What It Takes To Have Courage! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Kathleen Lamoureux“Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others” – Winston Churchill This quote from Winston Churchill pretty much sums up the human quality of courage. My belief is that when you have the courage to do all the things in your ...
Views: 2790(2 votes) - Gaining Emotional Mastery with the Just FEEL It Process - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Michael CasteelThis article outlines a process for gaining emotional mastery, really! I know this well because it has been the essence of my own path both personally and professionally. Learning to not resist contracting emotional states has been the most difficult AND most valuable thing I’ve learned on my ...
Views: 1260(4 votes) - Internet Marketing Success – the ten Steps companion - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ade AdenekanInternet marketing success today cannot be achieved in a jiffy and that is the reason why it needs certain elements and steps that one should take in order to realize one’s dreams of making good living income from the opportunities offered by the World Wide Web or the Internet if you like. ...
Views: 2003(2 votes) - Challenge The Behaviour Not The Person - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Luminita SaviucIf you want to improve your relationships, if you want to build happier and longer lasting social connections, you have to learn how to better communicate. If let’s say for example you are in a relationship and your partner acts in ways that you no longer can accept, ways that are hurting your ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - The Test of Trying Times: Being Kind to Yourself When Circumstances Are Not - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Rob BrooklerWe’ve all arrived at those moments when we feel overwhelmed, even under siege, by trying circumstances within our life. We’ve done all we can, bearing up as best we can, but without great success or relief. And in our frustration and fatigue, we’ve probably looked up to heaven and asked: “How ...
Views: 3119(11 votes) - Find how wonderful you are - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanCompliment yourselves, believe in yourselves, and give yourselves credit. You are wonderful people; each and every one of you has many talents. You have achieved much in your lives. You are dear people. All you have to do is acknowledge it, believe in it and cultivate it. I once heard a ...
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