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- 37 Ways to Make A Difference to Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Anolia "Leah" Orfrecio-Facun“Making a difference” is not just a scheduled event or activity, but a moment anytime when a person finds it in his/her heart to do something good, to care or to share, or to make a voluntary contribution to another individual, a community or our society. When we consciously give or do ...
Views: 4411(2 votes) - Women – Change and Starting Over - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Deborah HayesCould you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ...
Views: 4394(3 votes) - Can anxiety be tapped away? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Seamus Hayes© 2003 Seamus Hayes Could you believe it if I told you that you can tap yourself out of an anxiety? Yes, actually tap away your anxiety. Anxiety about your golf stroke, anxiety about your performance at work, anxiety about achieving your personal goals, anxiety about your family, anxiety about ...
Views: 4394(1 vote) - Birthday Candle: The Lost Symbol - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony MitchumCelebrating one’s birthday is considered to be one of the most awaited events for most people. For others, especially the old ones, would often than not forget their birthday for this greatly reminds them of being a year older and be the oldest among their group of friends. But whatever the ...
Views: 4382 - How To Make People Happy: 5 Happiness Tips That Make People Feel Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Michael LeeIt’s about time we learn how to make people happy. Who says the world has to live under gray skies all the time? Besides, we need a bit of cheering up. And the world will definitely become a better place if we all did our part in keeping our neighbors cheerful. If you want to learn how to ...
Views: 4382(2 votes) - The Importance of Sharing Life Experiences - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Matthew E. AlleyneNow, I live on my own with my 2 dogs and my cat, and as this lifestyle is a recent development for me, it is taking a little bit of adjustment. There are certain things that I don’t think I have ever done before, such as changing light bulbs…. Sounds silly right but its true! Another thing ...
Views: 4382 - Ideal vs. Real - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and MarcelleRelate to this? A worker sitting at his/her desk and imaging how life would be better almost anywhere but right there - feeling unsatisfied with the present situation but also not knowing how to break free. Now ask yourself: Why anyone would settle for the mediocre and mundane? True, there ...
Views: 4312(1 vote) - Emotional Baggage; Lightening the Load - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in one’s heart, or worse, causing enough pain and anguish to impact the quality of life. It is always ...
Views: 4298(3 votes) - The Approval Trap: Being an "Approval Junkie" is Harmful to Your Mental Health, Confidence and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sharon EsonisThere is a rarely discussed addiction that can be as enslaving as drugs and as devastating to self-respect, self-confidence and healthy functioning as alcoholism. The obsessive need for approval brings with it a lot of baggage! It promotes failure and disappointment, wastes time, energy and ...
Views: 4298 - Owning a Dog can Help You Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kelly MarshallDog owners know all too well that coming home to their wagging tailed dog is the greatest feeling in the world. When you walk into the home, you truly light up your dogs life. They love you unconditionally and probably see you at your very worst, but they don't care, they adore you regardless of ...
Views: 4259(4 votes) - The Fear of Being Alone - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2006 from Margaret PaulGina consulted with me because her marriage was falling apart. She had discovered that her husband was having yet another affair, and when he was with her, he was either angry or withdrawn. She had requested numerous times that he join her in couples therapy, but he had no interest in healing ...
Views: 4255(1 vote) - ***The Lava Lamp Drink: Just Looking At It Makes You Feel Good! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromEMILY'S ELIXIR a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink You can feel good looking at this drink. Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect. Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – if ...
Views: 4252(3 votes) - My Secret Weapon for Feeling Satisfied - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Leah ShapiroGet ready, I am going to out myself here. I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate. This ...
Views: 4236(1 vote) - ESSAY WRITING TIPS AND TRICKS - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Rahul RahejaEssay writing can be quite a chore for students who don’t particularly enjoy writing. This is why college and high school can be a difficult time for some because of the amount of essay that are assigned to be written. Even though some might call essay writing a skill, but if one understands the ...
Views: 4234 - 20 Ways to Find, Sustain and Share Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2003 from Megan McDonoughThe Dalai Lama says that we all share one common aspiration: we all want to be happy; no one wants to suffer. This universal desire binds us together. At some point the realization dawns that no matter how big the paycheck is, no matter how many degrees we get, no matter how nice the house and ...
Views: 4220(2 votes) - Top 10 Habits of Happy People - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHappy people have a different way of thinking and doing things. They maintain a positive attitude about people, things and life in general. They interpret the world that they live in differently than the average person. Happy people generally have the following habits that express their ...
Views: 4186(5 votes) - How to Make a Poseidon Costume - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lucas LeverPoseidon seemed to be the Greek God for the ocean, and had control over earthquakes. He or she is often symbolized holding the trident. His symbols include the dolphin, horses and bull. Wearing Traditional God costumes can make superior homemade Halloween outfits. These can also be used for a ...
Views: 4176 - Ways to Correctly Breed Clownfish - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Bince Olear1. Breeding Pair of Clownfish So that you can breed this sort of fish, you need a mated pair. The simplest way to do is to find a mated pair and the second way is to obtain two clownfish if they are still young. Young clownfish usually are males but once the dominant fish was confirmed, the ...
Views: 4161 - Writing Yourself Happy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Paul Dalton“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” - E. L. Doctorow I have written and spoken many times about strategies for creating authentic happiness, and the recurring theme has always been “Happiness is not something you can pursue; it is who you are”. ...
Views: 4154(1 vote) - Quotes and thoughts about adventure - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Paulius Gregorjanas“Life is an adventure. Every day is an adventure. Today is adventurous. Tomorrow will be another adventure. Our life is like undiscovered continents and every human being is a never – ending story.” S. Casta There aren't many adventurous life or love quotes, but the ones I found on Funny love ...
Views: 4149(3 votes) - 20 Ways to Thrive in Life--Not Just Survive - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Nicole NenningerMy husband and I coach a lot of people, and many of these people are at a transition point in their lives or they are experiencing pain and no longer want to be in struggle. Wherever you are in life, everyone wants to be living a better life–their best life. We all have moments during our ...
Views: 4144(1 vote) - Do Christians need Self-esteem? - by "Do as Jesus did." At some point in our lives we have all heard this, and it is a valid statement. However, we soon find that, in our human efforts, it is seldom easy to accomplish. Why? Jesus taught some very basic truths. Why do we find it so difficult to do as He did? The problem is not in ...
Views: 4104 - Who Says You Can't Change? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Terry DrakeWho is in control of you? Well, if you're not accepting responsibility for your life or what happens in it, it isn't you! In order for you to really create the life you want, then you have to accept responsibility for everything that happens in it. If you accept responsibility for something and ...
Views: 4094(6 votes) - Happiness Factor - Detaching from the Outcome - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Keith CallisterIn the Bhagavad-Gita there exists an abundance of incredible information. As I was reading through it this morning I was struck by a passage that encapsulates so beautifully another way in which we can encounter peace. In Chapter 2 Krishna says to Arjuna, "Perform your duty equipoised, O Arjuna, ...
Views: 4091 - Re-channeling Stress into Something Positive - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterRe-channeling Stress into Something Positive What if someone told you there was a way that you could re-channel the negative effects of stress into something that is productive and positive? What if someone told you that you literally redefine yourself into a negative belief when you are ...
Views: 4090(1 vote) - 3 lessons we can learn from a Butterfly - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lais StephanHello, my name is Tinksy. I’m an amazingly beautiful and joyful butterfly. I was told my wings are colourful and bright and that it’s a true joy to watch me fly gracefully from flower to flower. However, I haven’t always been like this. Let me tell you something about my long journey... I ...
Views: 4084(1 vote) - What Do We Need to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyIf you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ...
Views: 4079 - Living With Loneliness - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Karen RowinskyLoneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or ...
Views: 4078 - ***Why You Should be Arrogant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhy You Should be Arrogant Each of us has something we value that we are devoted to within ourselves, that we are 'better at' than other people are because we pay attention more to that one thing than others do. This is our personal superiority, and by golly, we are entitled to it. My ...
Views: 4035(5 votes) - Looking for Happiness in "All the Wrong Places" - by I was 41 years old, stretched out on a lounge chair by my pool and reflecting on my life. I had achieved all that I thought I needed to be happy.
You see when I was a child, I imagined there were five main things that ensured a happy life: a successful career that helped people, a loving ...
Views: 4000 - Say thank you with compliment slips - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Emma ClarkWhen you work in business, communication is vitally important. In order to develop your company you must network with others, building business relationships and presenting your company in a strong light is an all important factor.This is where compliment slips come in, compliment slips have the ...
Views: 3995 - The Illusion of Happiness - by When I ask people what they want they invariably request that they would choose more love, more money, and more often than not they want more happiness. This led me to question, “What is happiness?
Here’s my interpretation of happiness and unhappiness.
Happiness or unhappiness is a choice. ...
Views: 3975 - How to Cope When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Willie HortonMany personal development ‘gurus’ lead people to believe that, once you follow their course of action, life will be plain sailing – only good things will happen –life will simply be one wonderful moment after the next. Nothing could be further from the truth. I recently got a call from one of ...
Views: 3950(1 vote) - Origin Of Lehenga Choli - The Age-old History Of This Beautiful Attire - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lucas LeverIndian Lehenga choli contains traveled a large way on the royal mandement of Mughal Business to a favorite dress regarding Indian women for all types for ceremonial occasions. It happens to be exciting to learn about the origin connected with lehenga choli, which says that it was in the ...
Views: 3942 - Find Your Inner Joy - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Gini GreyHave you ever woken up with a sense of inner excitement for no apparent reason? Gone through your day beaming from the inside out? Felt a sense of ease and peacefulness no matter what the circumstance? This is what true joy feels like. We all get glimpses of this state when things go our ...
Views: 3940 - Happiness - Is There a Difference Between Thoughts and Beliefs? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreYour happiness and emotional wellness mainly depend on the fact that you know, understand, and accept the true cause of your emotions -- whether positive or negative, good or bad. As a matter of fact, I insist heavily on this point because it is the cornerstone of the entire system by which ...
Views: 3931(1 vote) - Unbelievable Lottery Winning Stories - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from John AdamSome lottery winning stories are just unbelievable and so out of this world. Some people hit the Euromillions jackpot by sheer luck, even after missing death by a whisker. There is the Croatian man who missed death a record six times, and then went ahead and won a million dollars in a lottery ...
Views: 3922 - 12g or 16g CO2 Cartridges: Which is Better? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Timothy WooledgeCO2 cartridges are quite preferred these days, particularly among bikers. Bicycling is a typical sport not merely in the United States but also in various parts of the world. Because of that, the demand for CO2 cartridges is really high. One typical question asked about it is which of the 12g or ...
Views: 3921 - What Does Your Happiness Depend On? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIf someone told you that you could be unconditionally happy, you would do whatever this took. Or, would you? In Anthony De Mello’s book, Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality, he wrote that it is challenging to be unconditionally happy because we fight it. Why do we fight it? We ...
Views: 3879(2 votes) - How Thoughts and Desires Cause Suffering - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Daniel ErwayThe egoic mind is the cause of suffering. Nothing more. Suffering only happens in response to a thought. We suffer because we think something about what is happening, what happened, or what might happen. We create a story about what is, what was, or what will be; then we suffer over it. We ...
Views: 3875 - Two Choices That can Make Next Year The Best Year of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Margaret PaulWhat if there were just two choices you could make to insure that next year would be wonderful? There actually are, and these choices are quite simple in concept, yet not easy to do. They are not things you do on the outside, such as exercising your body (which is always a good thing to do!) but ...
Views: 3874(2 votes) - Happiness - What You Think of Me Is None of My Business - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreThe title above is a paraphrase of the Terry Cole-Whittaker best-selling book about how most of us have a strong tendency to believe that we are not valuable as human beings when others reject us. However, let us remember that when we experience the rejection and the contempt of others, it is ...
Views: 3865 - How You Can Have Tremendous Joy That Money Can't Buy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIf I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over. I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too." Certainly, money can buy you ...
Views: 3848(2 votes) - ***ELEVATE YOUR SELF-LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Part Three - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Doris HelgeIn Part Two of this series, "Elevate Your Self-love, Confidence and Personal Empowerment," you gained tips for ending negative comparisons to other people that zap your self-esteem and confidence. You've begun to surround yourself with excellent role models who will inspire you to be Your ...
Views: 3846(1 vote) - Is The Heated Mattress Pad Safe - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Lucas LeverExcited mattress pads can be electric safeguards put towards the bottom part of the mattress model utilized to heat up the bed mattress sheets and bed for a nice sleep through the winter season a great number particularly in the course of winter. Some of these is that make up the gallery of ...
Views: 3823 - Looking for a New Direction? Follow Your Intuition! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Lynn RobinsonIt’s impossible to ignore any longer. Your hair is beginning its transition to “sophisticated silver.” Your face is taking on the look of a “wise” woman. And your kids, friends, parents, neighbors – and mysteriously, your husband – all seem to be “changing” before your very eyes, (the ones ...
Views: 3817 - Telling the Hard Truth - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2004 from Linda DessauWatching television’s “sitcom’s”, I can’t help but notice that most of the plots revolve around the same theme – someone being afraid to tell someone else the truth. We saw it in the years that Ross loved Rachel, that Niles loved Daphne, or that George hated Susan. We saw it in virtually every ...
Views: 3801(1 vote) - Give Love to Other People - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Angelene O'ReillyI personally feel much more content and happy with myself when I am sharing love with others. There is not enough love giving in our world I am noticing more and more everyday. Why is this happening? I have seen many articles written on love and most of them either revolve around religion or ...
Views: 3794(2 votes) - How to keep the internal harmony and balance in your soul? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Nikola NikolovHave you ever wanted…. To be able to keep your self-control and presence of mind when everybody around you got panicked? To stay calm, when people around you annoy you and get on your nerves? Not to get angry or despaired when everything is messed up and circumstances are not in your favor? To ...
Views: 3791(1 vote) - Vacation Clubs: Best Alternative to Time Share - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from jennifer perezTimeshare ownership has been long regarded as a great opportunity to ‘own’ your own little slice of paradise. But with the soaring price of timeshare properties, and the yearly or monthly maintenance fees associated with owning a timeshare, many interested buyers have been looking for a ...
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