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- Put Your Life on a 'want-to, Choose-to, Like-it, Love-it Basis! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxAre you going through life feeling stressed and pressured for time? Are you really happy with the choices you have been making with respect to how you spend your time, where you spend your time and with whom? There really are only 2 "have-to's" in life: You have to die and you have to take up ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - A Look Back At 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2016 from Royce GomezAs I look back on 2015, I think "Wow! What an amazing year!" Yes, it had some challenges and disappointments. No, my income wasn't as high as I had planned. But, I can look back and say it was truly an amazing year and I am blessed beyond belief. Let me recap to explain why. In January I ...
Views: 1398 - 5 Tips to Create Blissful Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Inez BracyMany boomers between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day find exquisite enjoyment in the preparations, cooking, buying presents, singing carols and just generally spreading good cheer. On the other hand, there are those of you who are not exactly Scrooge but VERY close. You decided to opt out ...
Views: 1397 - 9 Ways to Become Creative with Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Julie DohertyBecoming Creative with your Life, is not losing the inner you, your inner core, your innate artistic talents and inspiration. You may well say that can be rather difficult especially when we are surrounded by our everyday responsibilities and must dos! But if we make an effort to introduce ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Being in Silence—7 Benefits to Unplugging and Getting Quiet - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThere is much talk today about mindfulness and meditation has made its way into many workplaces and even into schools. Today we experience more stimulation from our outside environments than ever before. We have more noise and we are more accessible than ever before. More demands are placed on ...
Views: 1397 - Quality Matters: 3 Tech Products That Are Worth Spending Extra For - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWhen it comes to tech products, there are times when you can go with a budget option and get sufficient performance, but there are also times when the adage “you get what you pay for” applies. With certain items, you’re much better off spending a bit more money upfront for a higher-quality ...
Views: 1397 - 8 Signs That You Are Unhappy with Your Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Ta'Rikah JonesIf you think you may be ready to make a career change because your job is bringing you down, you’re not alone. According to the 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement report by the Society for Human Resource Management, only 38 percent of employees were “very satisfied” with their jobs. ...
Views: 1396 - Andalucia Villas for your romantic honeymoon experience - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Porsche KlingerIf you are searching for a place with a romantic atmosphere and people who cater to honeymooners explore, rent an ANDALUCIA VILLAS as this is the best destination for a relaxing holiday as well. Andalucia may appear to be crowded but never fear: there are places to sooth your savage soul ...
Views: 1396 - Christmas Is Merry Make Christmas Eve merrier - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from think tank24th December is more popularly known as Christmas Eve and is celebrated with equal cheer and fervor as is 25th of December, which is Christmas, the central most important festivals for Christians. Christmas Eve is celebrated in the churches all round the world. Candle services, and mass is ...
Views: 1396 - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from graham julieHave you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of work? What inspired you to make this? Usually ...
Views: 1396 - “Help, I’m Stuck and Going in Circles” - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Pam ThomasSometimes it is all too easy to fall into the feelings of being a flop or defective because a clear direction is no where in sight. Those feelings can come from internal and external pressures. It would seem that society expects one to have a course mapped out, one that covers from the time you ...
Views: 1396 - Definition: Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakHappiness is a state of mind or feeling such as contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. A variety of philosophical, religious, psychological and biological approaches have been taken to defining happiness and identifying its sources. Philosophers and religious thinkers have often defined ...
Views: 1395 - Dreams Come True Series II: Dreams Waiting to be Realized - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2007 from Marcie Hunt"For the truth is that I already know as much about my fate as I need to know. The day will come when I will die. So the only matter of consequence before me is what I will do with my allotted time. I can remain on shore, paralyzed with fear, or I can raise my sails and dip and soar in the ...
Views: 1395 - Emotional Intelligence vs. Mental Masturbation - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonThe ability to be articulate about emotional intelligence does not translate into actual emotional intelligence. This time of year, the upsurge in mental masturbation masquerading as “consciousness,” prepared for and presented to the mainstream monkey mind mentality buying into the latest new ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Joywork Part1: Make Work a Productive Pleasure - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkIf you've ever held a dead-end job, you know how painful it feels and how much energy it takes, just to rise every morning. If you've held a career, that brings you nothing but money, there's an emptiness within you, your paycheck can't fill. Make your work a productive pleasure, by planting ...
Views: 1395 - Top 10 Punjabi songs in 2018 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2018 from Maria DianaThe year 2018 for the Punjabi music industry is extremely explosive. Keeping the last year's success, this year also came hit songs such as Hummer which is yet to leave the spotlight. Even many of the songs of Guru Randhawa were included in Bollywood films and those songs also sounded ...
Views: 1395 - Dr. Michael Mantell Joins With The United Nations in Promoting Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Michael MantellYes, I'm the same Michael Mantell who promotes “the link is what you think” and who believes, OK, thinks, that every emotion we ever have, ever, is first conceived and then anchored in the way we think. It's ALL in your head. Simply put, you not only won’t - but actually can’t- ever have an ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - How you can make failure work… for you! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Jill DoukaHow can someone achieve something that he really wants? What kind of tools can one use? What to expect, when your dreams and goals, do not become real? I am sharing my experience with you, hopefully it will help you accomplish your ambitions! It is a great honor for a speaker to participate ...
Views: 1394 - Infertility in Women - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Dr.abhay kumar jhaReasons for Infertility in Women Women infertility is on rise. The infertility in the women was just about 20% before a decade, but now it has been noted to be around 40%, double rise is being noted in the infertility in women. Infertility in the women is a problem of great concern as it ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - 2 Simple Ways to Be a Happy Parent - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you have moments throughout the day when you feel great as a parent? When your kids are happy, you are happy, you are all hugging, laughing and kissing one other? You know the feeling of wonderment. Now, do you also have times when you don’t love being a parent? Have you felt at your wits ...
Views: 1393(5 votes) - 8 Holiday Stress Busters You Can't Leave Home Without - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Lori RadunThe other morning I was having coffee with a friend, and we were sharing stories about our own sometimes intolerant parents. My friend has a grumpy and hard to please father that pushed one too many buttons this past Thanksgiving. “What did you bring those dishes for? What is that you made? ...
Views: 1393 - Can We Live on This Earth and Yet Be Far Away from This World? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe Question Some esoteric questions can set us on a journey of discovery in the direction of ‘Know thyself’. One of them is related to this matter of freeing ourselves from the impact of society that corrupts our awareness. Can we fulfill our worldly responsibilities and yet not get threaded ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - Clearing the Way for Wonder, Love, and Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Ceci MillerFew of us, beyond the age of 30 years or so, retain the ability to delight in life’s essential purity. Why so? Mental clutter. We spend years accumulating the opinions of our peers and elders and various cultural media, until we have amassed a wall of ideas--a barrier so imposing that not ...
Views: 1393 - Defining success on your terms - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat is success? Success in the truest sense is a very personal thing. It’s not uncommon to fall into the trap of letting others tell us what we must do to be successful or deciding for others what success should mean to them. Parents do this as do spouses. Friends do this as do bosses. ...
Views: 1393 - Just for the Fun of It! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen is the last time you’ve given yourself permission to do something just for the fun of it? I know…we all get caught up in work, family, and home. But isn’t it time that you made time for yourself? With summer in full swing, you should kick off your shoes and step back into your childhood ...
Views: 1393 - Your Inner Strength - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Your inner strength is where you draw your power from. It could be from past experiences that you learned from, it could be from faith in yourself, or from your faith in your religion. Your inner strength is constantly evolving. As the New Year approaches you anticipate the changes that ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - Attraction Tip : Choose Your Vibration Through Out The Day - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroOne way to ensure that you are experiencing what you desire on a daily basis , is to practice feeling what you desire to feel like through out the day.When you sit and purposefully conjure up the feeling of what it is that you desire, you are intentionally telling the universe what it is that ...
Views: 1392 - Five Steps to Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSYou can help yourself. You can bring about magnificent changes by taking five really simple steps. Wouldn’t you like to remain calm and serene no matter what was going on in your world? It is possible to enjoy peace of mind, to live in the “I’ of life’s storm. Five Steps to Peace of ...
Views: 1392 - How to Stay Grounded During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Mike RobbinsThe holiday season is now in full swing. If you’re anything like me you probably have mixed feelings about the holidays. I love the excitement, parties, decorations, rituals, music, gifts, connections, and more. However, even these fun things can wear on me. And, the stress, drama, consumption, ...
Views: 1392(3 votes) - Ladies, Are You Using The Right Body Language To Get A Man? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonDiscover The Incredible Body Language Techniques That All Women Can Use To Effortlessly Attract Men... 100% Guaranteed! From: Peta Fletcher Tuesday, 12:42 PM Dear Friend, Three years ago was a low point in my life. I'd just gotten divorced from my first husband. Things weren't ...
Views: 1392 - Living in Joy - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from suzanne roloffOur lives are meant to be filled with happiness and joy…this is our birthright; for all of us. Joy and happiness are meant to be experienced now. Make a conscious choice to start and end your day with joy to start with. Most of us are so busy and thinking of so many things not of joy and ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Your Inner Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nicola BuntingIt's that time of year again... That time of year when we take time out, time away, time to enjoy nature and all of the beauty around us and within us. Whether we spend summer in the city or in Tuscany, we experience time differently. The summer gives us an inner summer experience of immersing ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Happiness Exists Beyond Our Comfort Zones - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from alex blackwellHappiness & growth happens on the other side of our comfort zone. Fear fills the gap between our comfort zone and growth. Taking the first step and walking through the fear is fundamental to creating happiness and the life we want. We all have a defined comfort zone based on particular events ...
Views: 1391 - 30 Simple Ways to Celebrate Spring - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightThrow open the curtains and spread good cheer. Spring has arrived! Here are thirty ways to celebrate. 1. Borrow a convertible. 2. Take the kids to the zoo. 3. Bring a rocking chair onto your front porch. 4. Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. 5. Hook up the ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Christine’s triumph: rebuilding a positive self-image - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Diane CraigI’ve belonged to numerous gyms and health clubs over the years and it never fails to amaze me that every “resolutionist” in town signs up for membership at MY gym in January. This year was no different. I showed up at my usual time and voilà — all the machines were in overdrive with bodies ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - Curiosity Transforms Fear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Wendy McDonnell"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein Watch a child examine a bug for the first time. What do you see? Wide eyes looking closely, touching, tasting, and asking “what’s that?” or “what does it do?” Curiosity is an emotion growing ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Recipe for a Happier Life: Add 7 Tablespoons of Laughter - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWith all the troubled times in the world and in our personal and professional lives, it can be difficult to find the joy, let alone laughter. The definition of laugher is: to feel joyousness, merriment, glee and the resulting sound as to laugh. There is nothing more beautiful than ...
Views: 1390 - Who is That Masked Horse? Lukas Reveals His Secret Identity - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Karen Murdock“How on earth do you get Lukas to wear all those costumes, Karen?” Up until now, only Lukas’ closest friends know how this is done. Foot-long reindeer antlers, bobbing clovers that read “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” a full-size sombrero with a matching chili necklace, a hot water bottle (a big favorite ...
Views: 1390 - Why I Became a Helping Professional - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Lynda KlauMany people have asked me why I became a helping professional. I share my answer with you now. All my life, it appeared that I was “on the right track,” so that by the time I was in my twenties I had achieved all of the trappings of conventional success: I was married, I had earned my PhD, ...
Views: 1390 - How Positive Thoughts Start Your Day Right - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI have great news! Your DNA has nothing to do with your attitude. You CAN train yourself to think more positively. It all starts in your mind. That's why it's important to start each day with a positive thought. This month we're going to give you a daily positive thought each morning at ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Living Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Estra RoellDo you: * Say yes to things you really don’t want to? * Put everyone else’s needs before yours to the point of exhausting yourself and neglecting your own self-care? * Go along with things you’re not really comfortable with just to keep the peace? * Say no, but you make a lot of ...
Views: 1389 - Importance of Rest: True Balance and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleThe importance of rest centers around your needs for rejuvenation. You need to recharge and clean out the pipes of your body like a piece of machinery. Taking moments out of your day to rest, remind yourself of what you're truly working for, and feel renewed is stabilizing. It can mean the ...
Views: 1389 - Top 10 Reasons to Stop Facing Reality - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2005 from Sue FrederickTop 10 Reasons to Stop Facing Reality By Sue Frederick, author of Dancing at Your Desk and BrilliantDay:7 Steps to Turn Your Day Around “You need to face reality!” How often have you heard that? How often have you said that while talking yourself out of pursuing a dream career? From now on, ...
Views: 1389 - A Life Full of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandAs much as I love the holidays, there is something special and peaceful about the few days before they arrive. The quiet you feel just before all of the preparation begins and the visitors arrive. Before the anticipation of a meal well cooked and the welcomed sounds and smells of the holidays. ...
Views: 1388(6 votes) - Happiness Is A 5:1 Deal - It’s Scientific! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonYour spouse says “You’re gonna wear that?!” Your child, in a fit of frustration, yells out “I hate you!” Your boss says “This’ll never fly. Where’s your creativity?” Whether important or not, life-altering or just annoying, why is it that a single critical comment from your spouse, child or ...
Views: 1388 - It Feels Good To Be Happy. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Bill PeakWhich statement rings truer for you? 1) Feeling good makes me happy. 2) Being happy makes me feel good. At first glance, I felt the two were reciprocal, but after thinking it through, I discovered a missing link. When I’m feeling good, happiness abounds… joy arises in everything I see ...
Views: 1388 - Location, Location, Location - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Debbie DobbinsThe phrase echoed loudly as I laughed, giggled, strutted my sexy self and had one of the funnest moments of my life doing a photo shoot in a parking garage. Originally I had scheduled this shoot to take place in the shallow pool posing in front of a stunning water fall. In the end the best ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - There's Still Time to Create a Stress-Less Holiday Season! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNo question about it, Christmas is such an exciting time, filled with joy and goodwill. It’s also loaded with high expectations and the inevitable sense of urgency … shopping, decorating, activities for the kids, entertaining and s-t-r-e-s-s. No matter how aware we are that it's coming, and ...
Views: 1388 - 5 Summer Tips For Total Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Shannon Graham1. Certainty Lets face it, when if comes to confidence no one is perfect. But it seems to me like one of the biggest factors in having high levels of self confidence comes from knowing exactly what you want out of life. I mean think about it, when you are not very sure about what you want, ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - How to Attract Calm Amid Holiday Chaos - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffWhen it comes to the holidays, you get what you attract. If you are attracting chaos, exhaustion and turmoil, you will get chaos, exhaustion and turmoil. If you’ve set your intentions for experiencing holiday joy, calm amid the chaos and quiet enjoyment then you will reap those rewards and ...
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