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- A New Way to Think About the Idiot Next Door - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Evelyn Cole. . . or the Next Country For the last 20,000 years, give or take a few, philosophers and politicians have been dreaming up solutions to problems with the idiots next door or with those moving in. You may be more familiar with those problems in the last thousand years. Remember the ...
Views: 1494 - 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: 1494 - Online Travel Deals Expedia - Senior Travel - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Cindy BoomerSenior Adventure Travel: Deals on Expedia and More Okay, so there are some things about retirement that can be a bit of a grind. There is often the added stress of long-term financial planning, concerns over Medicare coverage, Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap insurance), and general ...
Views: 1494 - 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: 1494(2 votes) - 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: 1493 - Self-confidence from the Self - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sarah MariaIn my experience, there is only one real way to increase your self-confidence, and that is through Self-confidence. Self-confidence, with a capital “S”, comes from focusing on the Self, your true Self, your actual Self. Self confidence with a small “s” comes from looking for stability, safety, ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - The Key to Happiness is to be Happy Being Sad - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsLet's be honest, aren't you just a little skeptical about people who appear happy all the time? Who say they have the secret to happiness because there is only ever good things happening in their lives........because surely this goes against some of the most fundamental laws of the universe ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - 5 Business Changes I’m Making in 2013 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiOne good thing about being in business as long as I have is that you no longer need to do something just because everyone else is doing it. At some point, you have to choose what truly fits you. No more trying to put a round peg in a square hole. Working on my 2013 business plan over the last ...
Views: 1492 - 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: 1492(2 votes) - How to Stop Acting and Take Action! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Linda McPharlinThis article is about something we can all relate to: having doubt and fear. We have all been introduced to these little 'safety mechanisms' and have probably dealt with them for a long time. They are part of the human existence. In fact doubt and fear are not only something we share with ...
Views: 1492 - “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: 1492 - What is Real? What is Actual? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Diana Gardner RobinsonIn our society we sometimes describe as "real" anything that can be touched, measured, clearly perceived by anyone who encounters it. Yet… what is "real" to you may not be what is real to me. One organization to which I used to belong offers a different definition. Anything is real, they ...
Views: 1491 - 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: 1490 - 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: 1490(1 vote) - Looking at Life and Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Vinod AnandLooking at Life and Happiness (Vinod Anand) Each of us wants some peace and happiness in life. Still, happiness often evades us. “Is there a simple, straightforward roadmap to get happiness and peace in life,” I asked Swami Paramarthanandji in Chennai. He replied, ‘Reducing PORT is the ...
Views: 1490 - SUPER POWER GAYATRI HELPS OVERCOME ALL HARDSHIPS AND STRIFE - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaA SINGLE SOLUTION FOR ALL PROBLEMS Today world humanity faces many problems both individually and universally. Hence there is worry, fear, stress and tension in everyone’s mind since they are not sure how and when these problems are going to be solved. No doubt small scale solutions are ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - 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: 1489 - 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: 1489 - 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: 1489 - 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 ...
Views: 1488 - I want my ________ NOW!!! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lola JonesFill in the blank with whatever it is that's driving you crazy because it's not here yet, despite all your efforts: your enlightenment, your million, your lover, your peace of mind … your patience (smile). Just this week I talked with several clients about how to soothe themselves when they ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplements - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Ramonr CoburnNutrients together with nutrient deposits play the game an essential part in aiding get people to formidable together with good plus they're evident in adjust belonging to the healthy foods you try eating. You may buy nutrients in a lot of documents for example medications, remedies, and even ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Your Best Is Plenty Good Enough. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from greg hickmanThe best are a fearless group. You’ll never catch them running away or backing down from an imposing challenge. As a matter of fact, these top performers look at challenges as golden opportunities to put their best to the test and really find out what they are made out of. They have come to ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - 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: 1488(2 votes) - Achieving Happiness with Positive Momentum - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Katie MattsonDo-It-Yourself projects are sweeping the nation. Anyone can learn to be an expert as easier techniques streamline our normally complicated projects. Do these new techniques really make our lives easier or happier though? Momentum Coaching announces three new do-it-yourself E-Courses guaranteed ...
Views: 1487 - Starting New - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Louise RouseNo matter what degrees it is outside, spring is a marker in time. Every season has its message. We think of spring as the time to clean out closets, get rid of the old, to prepare for the new. Spring cleaning is also for the mind, stories that just do not serve me are erased, and stories which ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - 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: 1487 - How To Make Yourself Happy? Simple Treats To Keep You In A Good Mood - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesHave you heard the expression that one doesn’t need much to be happy? It might just be true, since I am going to share with you some simple things that can put you in good and inspired mood. Here are things that can make you happy. 1. Artwork. New research into how the brain works carried by ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Three ways to cope with people that make you go crazy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Jill DoukaWe all have people around us who can make us lose control. How can we treat them? Yes, they live around us. Whether they are people from your close environment or people from you deal with rarely, you are getting crazy from the first moment you are discussing with them. You cannot communicate ...
Views: 1487(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: 1486(5 votes) - 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: 1486(1 vote) - Are You Blissed Or Pissed? - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rich GermanRecently I was taking a walk and saw a bumper sticker that caught my eye. It read: Are You Blissed or Pissed? The Choice is Yours. Honestly, I couldn’t get that bumper sticker out of my head for days. Not only did I find it humorous but there was a deep message stuck to the back of that ...
Views: 1486 - Stop cleaning your house and clean your mind - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Louise JensenI am lucky enough to be staying with relatives this week, in a beautiful house in the middle of the countryside. I am completely relaxed, have no demands on me and aside the odd bit of reading and writing I am happy to just Be. Yesterday I sank into the comfiest armchair, looked out at ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Stuff Won't Make You Happy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerToo much "stuff" never brings us happiness. It actually weighs us down. It keeps us stuck. Rooted right where we are. If you feel really stuck, really weighed down, I suggest that you look around your home. Do you have "stuff" everywhere you look? Are your cabinets and closets and ...
Views: 1486 - What Is Important in Life for You? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever asked yourself “What is important in life?” I’m not sure many people do. Let’s face it, life is busy. Life is chaotic. Life is exhausting. All of our “to do” lists are completely unrealistic and ridiculous. But that’s just life, right? Um….I’m going to be that little ...
Views: 1486 - 10 Ways to Love Yourself First - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs parents, spouses, children and friends, we are always so concerned with those around us, but often lose sight of taking care of the person that matters most. We usually don't even consider ourselves to be one of our own top 5 priorities. However, as we have heard repeatedly... "You ...
Views: 1485 - Heal Your Heart by Healing Your Mind - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Julie DohertyProgramming Your Mind: To Live - The Life you Want: Be the Person You Want to BE! Is it any wonder when you are and have been surrounded by experiences of death, destruction, trauma and abuse that you will - Smoke, Drink Excessive Alcohol, Take Drugs This is how your mind has been programmed ...
Views: 1485 - 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: 1485 - 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: 1485(1 vote) - Really Scary Stuff… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWith the probable exception of some basic instincts – or motivation toward self-preservation – we’ve just flat learned to be afraid of about all the rest of the stuff we’re afraid of. I know, the word “about” is a cop-out but I’m using it because I’m not really sure where this next mega-fear ...
Views: 1485 - So Many People Can’t Be Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from TC TahoeThe same ideas keep coming up and going around again time and time again. I heard Dr Phil say, "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, man can achieve". Of course Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie had been shouting this idea for years. Then imagine my surprise when Wikipedia ...
Views: 1485 - 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: 1485 - Are you a Rogi, a Bogi or a Yogi? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany years ago, when Ed was training in India, his yoga master suddenly turned to him and asked, "Are you a rogi, a bogi or a yogi?" Ed was stunned and confused, what is he saying? Isn't yoga all about love and goodness and happiness? Aren't yogi's people who never say or do anything wrong? ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - 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: 1484 - 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: 1484(3 votes) - 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: 1484 - 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: 1484 - 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: 1482(6 votes) - ABC.... OF CONTROLLING THE MONSTERS IN YOUR MIND - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Dr. Madan TripathyABC…….. of Conquering the Monsters in your Mind Madan Tripathy Our thoughts are very powerful. Each & every cell in your body gets influenced by the thoughts you have. We get one thought, followed by another and then another and this continues unabated. The mind is like an infinitesimally ...
Views: 1482 - 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 ...
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