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- A smile can make a world of difference - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2018 from Kelly MoyerDid you know that a smile can make all the difference in the world to you and to others? Also did you know that science has proven this to be true? Well this is true. Science says that a smile can and yes even a forced smile can make you happier and relieve stress. There are many benefits to ...
Views: 1207 - The beauty of…change - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Jill DoukaWithin the last 13 years that I am engaged in the field of self development, I had the opportunity to observe the same, repeating behaviors at myself and my clients. Let’s explore the effort for change, one of the most important ways for someone to be developed. You take actions with the ...
Views: 1207 - Frozen Yogurt To Enjoy Summer Months, To The Rescue - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Marie MalacamanOn the hot, muggy summer day, there's nothing more delightful than the view of a frozen yogurt kiosk. The look of this haven of icy happiness is similar to an oasis at the wilderness. Children as well as adults as well can appreciate not only the respite a scoop of some thing sugary and frozen ...
Views: 1206 - Life Is The Way You Make It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizOne of the biggest set backs you can give yourself is allowing your “outer life” control your “inner life”. Your inner LIFE is who you really are. It is where nothing can break you and all that matters can be found. It is where you are protected, safe, loved and one with Source. When we ...
Views: 1206(2 votes) - Napkin Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Anne CrothersTraveling in Thailand meant adapting to changes. Like every other human, I find that difficult. I expected to miss the big things in my American routine: brewed coffee and toilets that you can sit down on. I was caught off guard by my strong reaction to the little changes. The Thai lack of ...
Views: 1206 - Savoring Life's Sweetness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandWho isn't busy these days? Our lives are filled with responsibilities, obligations, family, work, friends, volunteer commitments, and "to do" lists. A few of us even try to squeeze in a teensy bit of time for ourselves. But what if, in the midst of all this busyness, you're missing your ...
Views: 1206 - The Role of Values in Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Copthorne MacdonaldBritish philosopher Nicholas Maxwell has called wisdom "the capacity to realize what is of value in life for oneself and others." The embracing of "high" or "superior" values is a hallmark of wisdom. High values have two roles in the lives of wise people. First, they can provide illuminating ...
Views: 1206 - Be Resilient - Thrive And Be Happy In An Uncertain Future - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Alan DetwilerNothing is as certain as change. But no one can know just how much things are going to change - and how fast. History gives us some insight. Wars, plagues, famines, political upheavals... they all seem remote partly because, for most of us, we did not directly experience them. But they did ...
Views: 1205 - DISCOVERING YOUR “WHY” IN 14 DAYS OR LESS - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Pam ThomasKnowing your 'why' is the key to fulfillment. When you are clear about it, your intention will then be a magnet for miracles.” - Colette Baron-Reed I recall a time in the not too distant past when I was unsettled, unfulfilled, unhappy, and just plain tired. Tired of my life the way it was. I ...
Views: 1205 - Summer Fun TImes - and a Time to Reflect - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Edith SiegSummer Fun Times - and a Time to Reflect Do you have special plans this summer? What are they? It’s the season of vacations, travel, letting your hair down, fun with the kids, lazy days at the beach, or rollercoaster rides. It is a time to recharge your personal batteries, a time to ...
Views: 1205 - The 10 Habits of Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Nicola BuntingHow happy do you want to be? How happy will you allow yourself to be? The beautiful and surprising thing is that we are mostly in charge of our own happiness: only 15% of our happiness depends on external events, according to studies. So the first happiness habit is to decide to be happy and ...
Views: 1205 - What You Should Know About New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Jan HintonAs we close out one year and ring in another, many people tend to get sentimental and reflect upon the ending of another year. What has your year been like? A year comprises: • 365 days • 8,760 hours • 525,600 minutes • 31,536,000 seconds How is your year ending? One dictionary definition ...
Views: 1205 - How to Prepare for Outdoor Entertaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Jeff HesterWhile the fourth of July may be the apex of summer entertaining, every Northerner knows that no matter when it starts, the season is short. Those planning on outdoor entertaining must seize the moment. Whether a big bash is in the works or a small intimate gathering, having the outdoor spaces ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - I Laugh, Therefore I Am... (Healthier) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Sonja LandisAn apple a day keeps the doctor away it’s true, especially if you have good aim of course. And as we approach a fave week of celebration for me (National Laughter Week, July 12-18th and, unfairly, a serious back-seater in the holiday line-up rankings), I’ve been called upon to shed a little ...
Views: 1204 - Second Guessing Yourself Again? #1 Stress-Free Parenting Tip That Ends This Forever - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever said or done something to your child only to question whether you could or should have said or done it better? Being reflective is an attribute of a highly successful parent, but that is very different than second guessing oneself. Second guessing can be so detrimental to a ...
Views: 1204 - Spirituality is a personal choice - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Tim OngChoosing to walk the spiritual path is a very personal decision. It is a decision that only you can make. No one can, nor do they have the right to, compel you to make this choice. It is a personal matter – a personal choice. Our modern lifestyle is too focused on materiality. If you are fine ...
Views: 1204 - Commitment Doesn't Have to Be Painful - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Heather DoeringThe truck was packed to the brim. The other two trucks accompanying us were also full. We were on our way to a remote lake near Lake Tahoe in California. We'd been planning this trip for a month but my mate had been talking about it for over a year. Loon Lake was the destination and he wanted to ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Disney Wedding Invitations nd They Lived Happily Ever After - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Lucas LeverTo provide a little girl, maybe you have dreamed about getting a perfect wedding after looking at Disney videos like Cinderella or Sleeping Elegance. "I'm going to wed my own Emporer Charming", sound familiar? For you you went on fantasizing for a flawless service, wearing your current long ...
Views: 1203 - Infuse Yourself With Creative Energy and Spirit with Concierge services of Harmoniamarin - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Angelina BrownHarmoniamarin nowadays happens to be one of the best places which help you to retreat from the humdrums of your day to day life. Apart from being a party space of repute as well as a place for private events which has gradually become quite a favourite with the clients who has had the experience ...
Views: 1203 - Playing With Mindfulness: Sneaking In The Back Door - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Maya FrostI often meet people who say things like, "I've been working with mindfulness for over twenty years." My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness? It's very effective, and much more fun!" They tend to look at me like I'm some kind of kook, and ...
Views: 1203 - Recognize and Reduce the Top Ten Emotional Stresses of the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2003 from Judy PflumIn this fast-paced society that we now find ourselves, the overwhelming activities of the holidays come upon us earlier and earlier each year. We no more get the “back to school” rush over, than it is time to make all the preparations for the next big event, even though it seems to be months ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Ten Things That Are Expensive (Why They Are Worth It) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Melinda de los SantosI'd bet that even before you laid eyes on this sentence a slew of expensive materials already crossed your mind. Right? I'm not talking about unique and exuberant oddities such as jewel-encrusted bikinis, or private jets, but commonly known items that one may find in the home of any ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - The Two Main Goals of Personal Development - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from William CottringerThe Two Main Goals of Personal Development By Bill Cottringer “Small daily improvements are the key to staggering long-term results.” ~Anonymous. Our personal development efforts in learning, growing and improving are aimed at increasing two very important capacities: (a) our ...
Views: 1203 - Uncover True Joy - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Diane HelbigWhat is ‘Joy’? Is ‘Joy’ attainable? Webster’s defines ‘joy’ as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.” Based on that, joy is definitely attainable. You see, each of us has our own definition of ‘well-being’, ‘success’, ...
Views: 1203 - Your Blissful Life: Your Discovery - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Timothy McGintyNow that you understand that you are made up of various parts and have identified those parts and what they mean to you, it is time to focus on them and yourself on a deeper level. This is where the real fun begins! It is important to note that some individuals have found that their spiritual ...
Views: 1203 - Exhibitions & Expositions of Diwali - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Ashish Kumar"The life-story of demon Narakasura reveals the magnitude of his wickedness. His entire realm was plunged in darkness. No lights burnt in the homes or streets. No woman could be seen anywhere in the open. He imprisoned thousands of princesses and tortured innumerable men. Unable to bear these ...
Views: 1202 - How the Personality Test Changed My Understanding - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Francis AllenWhen it comes to interior designs, you’d probably think of the various unique ways in which the comfort of your home can be remodeled to meet your desires. Your living space should bring you not only joy but also be a reflection of your personality and style aligning itself with the way you ...
Views: 1202 - Indian Costume Jewelry Wholesaler - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Lucas LeverThey can provide to somewhat precious stones, synthetic stones, style display stuff as well as system piercing outfits jewelery. The term inexpensive costume expensive jewelry generally identifies trendy young adults jewellery, that is certainly inexpensive, made out of base other metals, ...
Views: 1202 - Taking Your Heavy Snoring Under Control - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Marie MalacamanIndeed, it’s already been established-and it's possible recorded by your significant other, your mother and father, siblings, or roommates-that you’re a snorer. What shows up right after? First of all, let’s instantly discuss what snoring is. Snoring certainly is the noise given by the ...
Views: 1202 - 6 Ways to Help Your Senior Retain His/Her Dignity with Independent Living - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Evan ThompsonLiving independently brings with it dignity, self-confidence, and a sense of fulfillment. Therefore, seniors who are able to live with little or no assistance with activities of daily living opt for independent living facilities. Research shows that seniors who are a part of senior living ...
Views: 1201 - Did Crocs Adequately Warn Parents Of Escalator Dangers - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Mike AndersonWide, washboard, and flexible, Crocs clogs have become ever more popular in recent years, with the company merchandising 6 million of them in 2005, reported Good Morning America. Then again, some of the factors that may promote the shoes?level of comfort also cause them to dangerous in a few ...
Views: 1201 - My Thoughts and Experiences With "The Secret" and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat I understood from the film "The Secret" is that the law of attraction brings similar things together and the images that you hold in your mind and the thoughts that you think will create your reality. 'Fair enough' I thought, but it scared the crap out of me! All I thought about each day ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Receiving 101 A Lesson From Nature - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Bart SharpReceiving 101 A Lesson From Nature Excerpt from the book " The Healing Planet" The forest does not grow with an expectation of what it will look like. It just grows. Other factors such as sun, wind, water, and other plants influence it. In the plant world there is no competition; just ...
Views: 1201 - 3 secrets about power banks you must know - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2019 from john kimModern technology has changed our lives and it is always evolving. Inventions in modern technology play a vital role in our daily routine life. There are new gadgets and a tool which we use for better results and good quality services. Modern technology has changed the world into a global ...
Views: 1200 - Enlighten Your Diwali With The Perfect Gifts of The Festival - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Ashish KumarDeepawali or diwali, a festival of light, is a much awaited and cherished Hindu festival. It is celebrated in India since ages. The tradition had been passed to generation after generation with lots of care and respect to the same. It is our cultural heritage as well as our pride. Diwali is ...
Views: 1200 - Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondToday there is an epidemic of unhappiness. Studies show that at least 1 in 5 women are on anti-depressants. Reflecting back to memories of childhood, almost every little girl held the dream of living “happily ever after”. Usually the “happily ever after” contained visions of marrying a ...
Views: 1200 - Role of Physical Therapy Exercises in Alleviating Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy exercises are being used as a first line of treatment in alleviating back pain. Physical therapy when administered through professional healthcare can help people get back to normal life. Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions affecting men and women of all ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Simple Keys To Well-Being - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentWell-being is a goal most of us have. We spend most of our time seeking it, and some of us never find it. Countless books are written every day, workshops are available worldwide, and therapists make it their life's purpose to help us achieve and maintain it. So what are the keys to emotional ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Stop The Sabotage And Be Happy! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt was just about a year ago. I was sitting in my gorgeous newly built home in Austin, Texas, looking out at our resort- style pool set against the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and thinking – this house does not make a home. That was the exact moment I knew we needed to move back to ...
Views: 1200 - True Love is not Romantic - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Roxana JonesWe long so much for that love which will completely embrace us and enable us to live “happily ever after” that throughout the course of history we have identified true love with that crazy and blind romantic love we see in so many films and read about in so many books only to discover that that ...
Views: 1200 - How'd They Do That? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Keith Varnum"How'd they do that?" I asked myself time and time again in my youth. As a journalist and documentary filmmaker, I witnessed ordinary people performing extraordinary feats on countless occasions. I documented individuals in moments of crisis and emergency going beyond the limits they and ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Mobile Store Franchise Business Opportunities India - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Meenu JainMobile phones - “No longer is just used as a means to communicate” The above statement is true that mobile phones today are not just being used a source to communicate rather it has become a status symbol in the society. In addition to this people are ready to buy the latest mobile handsets ...
Views: 1199 - Solving Problems Within Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from joanne williamsIn this day and age, maintaining a happy and healthy relationship can often prove to be quite difficult. A key ingredient to a happy and successful relationship is when both parties respect one another inside their relationship. This respect for one another is what ultimately keeps the ...
Views: 1199 - A Broken Record - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Samy Simpson"You sound like a broken record boy! But don't get too carried away with that idea, because we have a lot of work to do." It was sound advice from my manager at the time. I was just 20 years old and the youngest member of a new team that was launching a new radio station in Fayetteville, NC. ...
Views: 1198 - Dead End Relationships - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizRelationships are about positive growth. Not just within ourselves but within the other person. It is natural for change to occur whether we want it to or not. As we grow, make new or different choices, implement change in ourselves, take a different path, or stay idle where we are, there ...
Views: 1198 - Finding Gratitude For The Darkest Days - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Brittany GundersonFinding Gratitude For The Darkest Days We can be grateful for all that we learned from our darkest days. My darkest days are the days I spent in abusive relationships. I was put-down, starved, choked, and abused. I was brainwashed to believe I was fat, ugly, and no one would want me. I ...
Views: 1198 - How To Connect With Your Inner Happiness And Feel Great For The Rest Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Robert SpadingerThe only place to find true happiness is within yourself. The reason why there are so many unhappy people is because most people try to find happiness outside themselves and they never look within. Happiness is always with you and you can access it anytime – even if you are deeply depressed. ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - How to Have a Relaxing Spring Break with Kids - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Debbie ProbstTime for Spring Break! Are you ready? The kids are home, they have nothing to do, and they say they are bored. Well, we have some great boredom busters that don't bust the bank. Hit the road and have some fun in the North Georgia Mountains this Spring! With an abundance of wallet friendly ...
Views: 1198 - How to Remain Centered Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Shift Your Life Tracy Latz M.D., Marion Ross PhD.Holidays, even in the best of circumstances, can be stressful due to family, work, school, and cultural expectations and responsibilities. A daily practice can pave the way to keeping you compassionately connected to your self, others and whatever Higher Power you understand or recognize. A ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Love, Fear and Reaching Out - by Submitted on May 13, 2003 from Julie HargreavesWhen you are "full of love" is there any room for fear? What is love exactly anyway? What is fear? We feel them, but what are they? We perceive light with our eyes, so what is it that we use to sense love or fear? Our body? Our mind? Our soul? Well, just as we're aware of the rays from a lamp ...
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