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- five ideas that will make your 21st birthday funny - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2011 from Mambo BananaUsually the 21st birthday party is usually going to be really crazy normally a result of the drinking that is involved and also the special event vibe. A funny not to mention terrific 21st birthday party is likely to make every single guest that was in your party to remember it as the best 21st ...
Views: 3946 - Health and Harmony in Relationships: It All Starts with YOU! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Sharon Rivkin“Stress is damaging to your health, so take care of yourself,” is very sound advice, but what exactly does that mean and how exactly do you take care of yourself and lessen stress? Experiencing optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health includes the good fortune of having healthy and ...
Views: 3940(1 vote) - A Vision Board Is One of the Keys to HappinessSubmitted on Nov 15, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZWhy is a vision board is key to your happiness today and tomorrow! A new study by the Los Angeles Times shows today that Happiness is based on 50 percent genetics, 40 percent intention and 10 percent circumstances. Wow that's kind of amazing when most people say that they are happy or unhappy ...
Views: 3937(5 votes) - Complete Your Past - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Dr Joe RubinoSue was totally in love with Jim. The couple met in high school and dated for eight years. Everyone who knew them expected them to get married and live happily ever after together. Then Jim met Karen. Before anyone knew what was happening - including Sue - Jim had eloped with Karen, putting an ...
Views: 3937(2 votes) - Have an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweDuring the holiday season, it’s important to have “an attitude of gratitude.” This is the perfect time of year to remember how blessed we are, how truly amazing life is, and how wonderful the people around us are. Now - more than ever - is the time to show our appreciation towards the things in ...
Views: 3936(2 votes) - 15 Keys to Happiness! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Peter GHow to find Happiness! The feeling of joy and happiness can be illusive and even if one achieves it, can a hard thing to hold on to in this world, especially, if we look for happiness in the usual places like material things. I remember when I first came to the US from Austria. More ...
Views: 3923(3 votes) - Boost your confidence - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Leslie GailBoost your Confidence Are you fairly confident in your own shoes? When do you feel your best? When do you feel the most insecure? Even the most confident individuals go through periods of self doubt. I am pretty secure in who I am and what I believe, but there are plenty of days where ...
Views: 3920 - Happiness And Your Peace Of Mind: You Can't Have One Without The Other - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiDo you find yourself longing for peace of mind? Is your mind cluttered with worries and distractions such that you seldom if ever find any relief? Here's a simple idea that may help you. Focus on what makes you happy in the moment and peace of mind will follow. Think about it. When you are ...
Views: 3918 - The Do's and Don'ts to Wearing your Glasses - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Rachelle WilberMany people require glasses to correct their vision. Glasses can be useful for reading, seeing far away or seeing more clearly at any distance. If you wear glasses, it's important to follow certain guidelines to ensure you get the most benefit from them. The following are some essential do's and ...
Views: 3916 - Practicing Contentment: A Simple How-To for a Happier Day - by "When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need.'" - The Dalai Lama
I find it interesting that the Dalai Lama uses the phrase ...
Views: 3902 - Get Your Head in the Game - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Willie HortonHow did you start your day today? When you leaped out of bed, were you ready and alert for all today will offer or did you drag yourself out of bed on automatic pilot, and lurch into the bathroom in the normal early morning daze. If, of course, you were awoken by an alarm clock, then you ...
Views: 3898(2 votes) - THE DAWN OF AN ETERNAL WORLD CULTURE IS VERY NEAR - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Western culture is today at its peak. Despite this, it is also its old age. Its destruction is very soon.” - - OSWALD SPANGULAR “A new culture is about to rise like the sun which will lead world humanity towards human values of brotherhood, love, oneness etc. ...
Views: 3898 - The Power of Equilibrium Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2004 from prateep philipENHANCE EQ, SQ AND PQ THROUGH EQUILIBRIUM THINKING: THE SIMPLEST BUT MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD EVER DISCOVERED “Wars begin in the minds of men” – UN Charter. Crimes, disorder and disease also begin in the minds of men. To address crime, disorder and disease effectively one has to start with the ...
Views: 3896 - Find True Happiness - A Values Driven Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonNobody wants to settle for a life without the things they really want, but what if you’re still unsure of what those things are for you? How do you move forward to create a life that fills you with joy? A deeper look may reveal things you never knew about yourself--and without being clear ...
Views: 3884 - 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) - How Many Times Do You Smile A Day? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA few years ago, I stopped to complement a 20-something friend who seemed to smile more than most people. His response startled me, and offered me a new path to follow. "When I wake up each morning, before even opening my eyes," he said, "I start to smile. I know that if I wake up smiling, ...
Views: 3858(3 votes) - Happiness: 5-Golden Rules For Being Happy Now and Always - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Pete KoernerNo matter what you're looking for in this world, or in this lifetime, chances are that the underlying reason you're looking for it is so you can be happier than you are now. Think about it for a second; you certainly don't want more money and better health so you can be miserable. Likewise, if ...
Views: 3839(2 votes) - Why are most people unhappy with their jobs and how to be happy with yours - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanAsk anybody about the things he wants in life and he will tell you that happiness is one of them. Ask the same person if he is happy with his job and he will tell you no!! One of the main reasons people are unhappy with their jobs is the incorrect priorities they assign for different things ...
Views: 3824(1 vote) - What’s stopping you from being successful? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Larry CraneIf we took a moment and asked ourselves, “What’s stopping me from being successful?” we might get an answer such as “I don’t know.” Well that response doesn’t really help us to understand what is blocking us from having success or being successful. In truth, most of us don’t really know what’s ...
Views: 3822(3 votes) - Family Travel Adventure - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comFamily is one of the most important things in the world and we should cherish it. How can we show our appreciation for having a good family? Plan a family travel adventure! One way of spending quality time with your family is to travel together. It will make the family bond together and get ...
Views: 3814(1 vote) - Why You Should Not Act Your Age - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Kevin NgoHas anyone ever said to you, “Act your age!” What does that mean anyway? Let’s say you’re 35 years old. Can you describe to me exactly how a 35 year old should act? If you are able to do that, where did you come up with the answer? Who told you what a 35 year old should act like? Will the same ...
Views: 3809 - How To Dress For The Club With Fishnet Stockings - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Mike AndersonClub-wear ranges through mild so that you can wild, and they often includes fishnet stockings. Many women seek out the trendiest clothing so as to stand out. Various also try to look for options which have been sexy and sophisticated to wear. For several, getting ready in the club can be a ...
Views: 3782 - My Children Are Driving Me Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyDo you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing. Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father? Do you know that ...
Views: 3766 - Choose to be Positive Today - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsWhy not Choose to be Happy today instead of mad. We all can choose the minute we wake up if we want to have a great day or a bad day. Once you get out of bed why not tell yourself that today is going to be a great day. Talk about some things that you are going to accomplish today. It is so much ...
Views: 3765(3 votes) - Did George Washington Ever Tell a Lie? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Evelyn Cole"Deception and con games are a way of life in all species and throughout nature. Organisms that do not improve their ability to deceive-and to detect deception-are less apt to survive." Harriet Lerner That's some quote, isn't it? What do you think about lying? Is it "right" sometimes and ...
Views: 3756 - Why You Shouldn’t Always Speak Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere are few things lionized more frequently in today’s mass media and general culture than the idea of freely speaking one’s mind. From childhood to old age, we’re often taught that few things should be practiced more freely than your right to speak openly about your opinions, but such ...
Views: 3743 - *** The Teaching of Moments - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertHOW TO RECOGNIZE YOUR DIVINITY The secret to being a Divine essence and recognizing your own Divinity is in the practice of seeing the Divine in all things. There is no difference between the sacredness of a tree and the sacredness of a child. There is no difference in the sanctity of a stone ...
Views: 3731(2 votes) - The Value of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebSometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ...
Views: 3729(3 votes) - The Power of Positive Habits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Dan RobeyDid you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Let me ask you a question. When is the last time you made a conscious decision to add a new habit to your life? If you are like most people you probably answered...never! The reason for this is that most ...
Views: 3728(3 votes) - Happiness and ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparRecently I’ve noticed that being “happy” or striving for “happiness” is a major topic of many conversations. We seem to live in a world where we are inundated by information about being happy. Pursuing it could literally be a full time job! Being someone who has struggled with depression, it has ...
Views: 3725 - Dating After Loss Of A Spouse - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsWhen a relationship ends due to one partner dying, what is the correct time period to begin dating again? Grief is such a funny, unpredictable animal. Many people in years’ past think a year is a suitable time to wait before incorporating life changes, and yet for many of us, a year into our ...
Views: 3723 - Freedom is Absolutely Necessary for True Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Team AfroFreedom is not the simple state of not being in chains on a slave ship or a plantation. Freedom is both mental and physical, and the barriers to freedom are often not so easily seen by the naked eye. Freedom is definitely essential to happiness, and likewise a lack of freedom often leads to ...
Views: 3711 - Slumber Party Games Ideas for Teenage Girls - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ladan LashkariAs you know, slumber party games are a favorite fun activity for kids, teenagers, and even adults. Having a sleepover party with friends and playing various creative games in it is an all-time favorite activity for all ages, especially teenage girls. So when you are ...
Views: 3711 - The Hypnosis of Social Conditioning - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Baridi TZSocial conditioning, according to Wikipedia, is “the sociological process of training individuals in a society to respond in a manner generally approved by the society in general and peer groups within society.” Owki dowki, now here is the definition of brainwashing from the same source, “…the ...
Views: 3708 - 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) - Why Mistakes Are Good for Us - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Suzann RyeHave you ever made a mistake and wished that you hadn’t? Stupid question, right? Of course you have! We all have. Well, let me propose to you that you’ve had regrets like that for the last time! I believe that part of our life purpose is to learn certain things. These things may very well ...
Views: 3702(2 votes) - Fake It 'Til You Make It - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Harold Duarte-BernhardtHmm! Under most circumstances I would not accept “Fake it ‘til you make it” as a good principle of life. But, after seeing hundreds of marriages ending up in divorce and lives destroyed by the rush for instant gratification, I’m compelled to borrow the phrase in order ...
Views: 3699 - Let Gratitude Be Your Attitude! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGratitude Study Psychologists Robert Emmons of U.C. Davis and Michael McCullough of the University of Miami have found that practicing gratitude can actually improve our emotional and physical well-being. Their ongoing Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness has found that people who ...
Views: 3690 - How to Be Happy in an Unhappy World - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Nicole NenningerLet's face it: "bad" stuff happens. Divorce, a break-up, parental alienation, illness, addiction, the loss of a job, the loss of a friendship, a disagreement with a loved one, abuse...There are so many things that can affect you day-in and day-out. What has always fascinated me is why some ...
Views: 3668 - What is Personal Development All About? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Willie HortonI sometimes get very frustrated (it doesn’t last long!) when I see the extent to which Personal Development is hijacked by people whose sole focus is on money. Go on, Google ‘Personal Development’ – the number of sites that talk about becoming a millionaire, trebling your income, achieving ...
Views: 3662(3 votes) - Living Unconsciously, An Obstacle To Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Rebecca L. NorringtonRelax, take a deep breath and think. What’s stopping YOU from being happy? What’s stopping you from being happy ALL THE TIME? Grab a pen and paper and list your obstacles to happiness. Answer the question from your soul. Because you are the only person that knows the answers and you are the ...
Views: 3611 - When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Run and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWhen sailing through life, sometimes you’ll encounter rough seas. Here are some of the things you’ll need to ride the waves to fun and happiness. You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Be empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever ...
Views: 3594(1 vote) - Taking Inventory of Your Current State of Happiness (A Quiz) - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe fruit of emotional healing is happiness. When embarking on any journey, it is important to recognize where you are now and where you want to go, so that you can map out the best route for getting there. The inventory below is designed to help you assess your current state. As you engage in ...
Views: 3591 - Unleash Your Inner Child - The Gateway to your Higher Self - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Eryka SklivasYou’re alive and breathing but are you living? I’m sure you have a routine that works for you and I’m guessing it goes something like this ‘work, eat, sleep, eat, work, sleep’. Well you are not alone! Most people are stuck in this humdrum cycle because, let’s face it, society has structured ...
Views: 3584(1 vote) - Smudge Sticks - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Azzrian VisionsSmudge Sticks What are they? Why would you use one? How are they made? Whats in them? Well ... Smudge Sticks are bundled herbs. Usually sage, lavender, rosemary, thyme or any “woody” herb. The bundles can also be infused with essential oils and sometimes resins are used in them as well. ...
Views: 3572 - ***Shortcuts to Personal Empowerment, Confidence and Success - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Doris HelgeSTEP ONE: EXPLORE A HIDDEN SOURCE OF PERSONAL POWER Are the words you use more like a tire pump or a nail? When we tell ourselves, “I’m not good enough” or “I won’t succeed,” we puncture our confidence, success and happiness like a nail flattens a ...
Views: 3565(1 vote) - If You Are Not Happy Now, You Never Will Be - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe have all foolhardily said, at one time or another, that if we only had so and so, we would be happy forever. I remember saying it when I was a little tyke and wanted a two-wheeler, and later when I was a young man and wanted a house, three kids, and two cars! I think we set ourselves up when ...
Views: 3562 - ***Healing Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Margaret PaulHaley, 38, consulted with me because her boyfriend had just broken up with her. Shocked and broken-hearted, she tearfully told me about how wonderful he was and about how she didn't know how she could survive this break up. Haley and Owen had been together for over 2 years and were making ...
Views: 3558(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why We Shouldn't Take Life Too Seriously - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jen EngevikIf we take life too seriously, we: 1. Don’t laugh enough!! A life without fall off the couch, tummy tickling belly laughter isn’t a healthy one. According to research, laughter boosts your immune system, reduces stress hormones, helps prevent heart disease and eases muscle tension. 2. ...
Views: 3532 - Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your "Wow Moment"? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen contemplating your own personality and potentials, it can be helpful to focus on defining moments, or snatches of your experience that you remember as particularly potent, rich, and/or formative. There are certain moments in our lives that have a profound, transformative impact on us: ...
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