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- Quack like a duck! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianFinding a way to stop a bad habit isn’t always easy. It sometimes takes an ah-ha moment to change your mindset that in turn changes your behaviour instantly. I recently experienced such an ah-ha moment. My habit was all about the high cost of energy in getting angry and frustrated at ...
Views: 1015 - 3 Things You Should Know On How To Live A Happy Life - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Rhod JonesLife is full of surprises, good ones and bad ones. Although the surprises given to us in life are unpredictable and totally beyond anyone's control, we should not forget that the most important thing is for us to know how to react to these surprises. These reactions and actions will ...
Views: 879 - The Importance of Rest and Relaxation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonFor those of us who are used to being constantly on the go it is easy to forget what it actually feels like to kick back and truly relax. There are many things which we do that we kid ourselves are relaxing when in reality this is not the case. For example, we tend to assume that sitting on ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Self-Acceptance | Accept Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt's one thing to accept your circumstances. It's another to accept other people as they are. For some creative people -- and perfectionists in particular -- self-acceptance is challenging indeed. Are you too hard on yourself? Do you tend to beat yourself up for perceived mistakes or ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Too Quiet to Think! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from ruth davisIt's too quiet to think! This is what so many of my clients tell me when I ask them to sit in stillness. They are uncomfortable. Fidgety. There is nothing to distract them from the silence. Even with all of the scattered thoughts running through their minds, it becomes too quiet to ...
Views: 817 - Dog or Cat? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Rosemary PriceMost people claim to be either a dog person or a cat person, there are very few who like both types of animals equally. A typical cat will come to you for food, a cuddle, a rest when it is tired, and then go out for hours where you have no idea of where it is or what it is doing. A typical ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - When You Should and Shouldn't Talk to Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMy message to parents has always been that too much talking is one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make when disciplining their child. However, there is a place and time when talking is truly beneficial to the parent/child relationship. So how does a parent know when to talk and when not ...
Views: 963 - Going Pro - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from David OrmanEver meet someone who is a success, regardless of circumstances? I hope so as they are some of the most inspiring, exemplary people on the planet. Regardless of outside factors, they are healthy, happy and prosperous. When queried about their approach, invariably there is one common phrase ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - What is Voice Movement Therapy? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelWHAT IS VOICE MOVEMENT THERAPY? Developed by Paul Newham, Voice Movement Therapy (VMT) is an Expressive Arts Therapy that uses the voice as a link to personal growth and mind-body healing. Utilizing very specific vocal components VMT accesses the deeper layers of mind and body memory, and ...
Views: 2794(1 vote) - Don't Drown in Information Overload - by Love the internet but find it hard to manage the flood of information you get constantly from news alerts, emails, tweets and Facebook? I am always looking for ways to improve my life and my business but so much of what I find or get is a waste of my time. You can feel under so much pressure to ...
Views: 546 - It’s Not Just Another Day - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Frances LucasPsalm 119:4-5 “You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!” When we wake up in the morning, we possibly think that we would like to do something we don’t have to do. We may wish we could stay in bed another hour or so. ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - How to Successfully Create a Unique Success Habit - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferThe recipe for success is completely an inside job. Here is the simplest plan for creating a new habit and completely transforming yourself. 1. Have a new thought 2. Repeat that thought 3. Create an action consistent with that new thought 4. Repeat that action 5. Repeat the thought and ...
Views: 1156 - Secret Admirer- Recovering Your Body Image and Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Vickie GriffithWorking in a clothing department of a college bookstore, I spied an eight year old girl admiring herself in the full length mirror. She looks into her eyes and smiles at herself. Twirling, curtsying and giggling she is truly in love with the reflection in the mirror. Adorable, charming, ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Marrying a Single Parent by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomMarrying a single parent by Rosemary Price psychic. Despite marriage becoming old fashioned and undesirable to some there are still those who believe in love, romance, commitment and that all important piece of paper that tells their partner that they at least started off with the best of ...
Views: 3502(2 votes) - My Movement is Movement - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianYesterday, I came face to face with the Universe’s way of slapping a reality to… yes… my face! My schedule is incredibly packed these days and I try to put aside some time, mostly late afternoons, for my children. At precisely 8PM, I lock myself up to work on my daily post and the Daily Hint ...
Views: 1064 - Create Happier Feelings in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelSeveral years ago, my nephew, Kevin, paid me the greatest compliment. "Aunt Anne," he said, "You're the biggest kid I know!" Those of you who have been following me for some time know I'm a big believer in having fun and laughing as much as possible ... no matter what. Why is ...
Views: 1129 - INNER KNOWING - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettMost of us have had times in our lives when we have listened to that ‘little voice’ inside, or that ‘feeling’ about a person, place, or thing. That ‘voice’ or ‘feeling’ has come to awareness from the unified field itself – there is no true separation. That is one of our mythical beliefs, the ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - 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: ...
Views: 3526(1 vote) - Relationship Help by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomRelationship Help by Rosemary Price psychic. With most women relationships are their number one priority. Men are different. If they had a list of things they were worried about they would rather talk about how their husband is flirting with his secretary or they fancy the man in the corner shop ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Advice Columns - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPeople are increasingly turning to others for help and advice. It is the natural thing to do when we are in mental pain, worrying, depressed, sad or feeling lost. As people have become more accustomed to owning and having instant and easy access to computers and the web it is becoming ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - Psychic Love: Affairs with Married Men...Is There Hope? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighAny woman engaged in an affair with a married man knows deep down that regardless of how much she hopes for a committed future with him, she is doomed to be at the mercy of his marriage until he makes a choice. Surprisingly or not, the vast majority of those I conduct psychic readings for ...
Views: 10687(2 votes) - How Do You Start Bringing Meaningful Change to Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighSo often I’m asked, “How do I change my life?” The answer that question is really very simple. And yet, it can seem horribly complex and overwhelming when you are mired in a life that seems utterly incapable of change. The best place to start is by first changing the way you think about ...
Views: 1403 - Damn the F Word! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianF E A R “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood” - Marie Curie Baby steps allow me to stay on target, to move forward slowly but surely towards my goal. Baby steps also allow me to break down my fear into smaller segments that are more easily manageable. The ...
Views: 1213 - The 2-Step Solution for Getting Your Kids to Share - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child hoard toys and possessions or have trouble taking turns? Many times we think that by just telling our child to “play nice” it will be enough to get him or her to share, however the REAL way to achieve your goal of getting your child to consider the needs and feels of others and ...
Views: 1020 - 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: 1104 - Celebration of Easter- Variance in Nations! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Harsin CarterEaster represents that time of year when hope and joy are at its peak. Family gatherings and fun, coloring eggs, and kids on the block accumulating sweets by welcoming the Spring is one common thing to any and every family. Even though the time is designated as Christian holiday but it has deep ...
Views: 597 - I Started Out With - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Christine TopjianI started out with When inspiration strikes, you just have to go with it. I believe that. I have been thinking of a great message to pass on to my fellow readers and clients. I woke up this morning to find an article that I was immediately attracted to read. Now, you should know ...
Views: 1108 - How Not To Live In The Past - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from ruth davisI received an email last week from a reader asking how she could stop regretting her life and be happy. Regret is a sign that we are living in the past, stuck in what was, what wasn't, what might have been. Some regrets are small. We feel bad that we forgot to send someone a birthday card. ...
Views: 1837 - Why It's Good to Cry - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from ruth davisI have been crying a lot lately. But that's not why I'm writing this. I'm writing this because, for years, I didn't cry. Like most of us, I've had sorrow and trauma in my past. But instead of feeling it, sharing it and releasing it, I buried it. I tucked my sadness and grief deep and ...
Views: 679 - The Paradox of Declining Happiness in Women - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Valencia RayI came across a study by Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers in the American Economic Journal: the link is at the end of this post. The conclusion was essentially that women are not happier despite educational gains, social status and higher levels of economic power; in fact maybe they are less ...
Views: 907 - Three Best Ways to Make Money through the Internet - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Ade AdenekanWith the current developments in the digital world, opportunities are in leaps and bounds for anyone who finds making a good impact and appreciable headway in their present brick and mortar business and considering making a foray into the Internet marketing at least for purpose of paying their ...
Views: 1827 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back Now - This Easy Method Will Have Him Crawling Back To You! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"Get your ex boyfriend back now." It seem unattainable, doesn't it? It’s, if you’re like 99% of people attempting to get their ex boyfriend back. but, you’re about to find out the way to suit part of the limited 1% that do get their ex boyfriend back, by speaking and performing what is going to ...
Views: 563 - Find Courage Yourself to Deal With Change and Choose Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Barnsley BrownHow Do I Change My Life? Are you happy? Please note that I'm not asking if you FEEL happy. I'm asking if you ARE happy. Happiness does not have to be a fleeting emotion that we feel when everything's coming up roses. Instead, it is something you can have, right now, no matter what's going on ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - A Mind of Peace Guaranteed: How to Live a Happy Life and Forgive Others - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Barnsley BrownHappiness is a choice. This is what I challenged you to see in the companion article to this one, "Make Your Life Happy - How to Prosper and Choose Your Life Pursuit of Happiness." As John Lubbock asserts, "Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like a violin." And if you've ever played violin ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Go Ahead, Cry??? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonWhen was the last time you had a GOOD cry? Not one of those almost cries that you stuff back down to join all the other almost cries you have had over the long haul. I am talking about a cry you let loose and allow to literally flow until the last drop. What is stopping you? Is it the fact ...
Views: 1358(3 votes) - Are YOU a DRAMAHOLIC? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonFor years my life was filled with negative drama thriving on the attention it brought me. Everyone around me would jump right in to try to help me solve my dilemma of the day. It seemed I couldn’t make one decision in my life without getting feedback from every person I came into contact with. ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - The Relationship Advice Approach to Deal with Infidelity - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamInfidelity is one of the most heart-wrenching problems a marriage can face because it shakes the base of trust on which relationships are built. However, it is not inevitable that all couples divorce after such an event. It is natural that couples have a hard time to re-connect and re-build ...
Views: 2044 - Be Happier in 2 minutes a day! - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesYou can Be Happier in just 2 minutes a day! Here’s how it works: • 1 minute in the morning to acknowledge three things you’re grateful for • 1 minute in the evening to recall three triumphs of your day And if you add in 10-15 minutes on the weekend to review your week, acknowledge what ...
Views: 1723(3 votes) - Your Renewable Energy - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesAre you fueling your life and passions with “renewable energy”? Renewable Energy is considered to: be energy generated from natural resources; or energy that is replenished at the same rate it is used; energy coming from sources that can be replenished; or even energy produced from inexhaustible ...
Views: 1459 - F-Word Holding You Prisoner? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jacqueline JohnsWhy do you go to work every day? Is it because you are fulfilling your creativity by expressing who you are through your work? No? Why not? Why are you in your relationship? Is it because you and your partner are committed to building together the best life possible? Because ...
Views: 1029 - YOUR GUARANTEED SUCCESS - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from royston marplesHello readers, Thank you for this opportunity to share some of the valuable wisdom and education I've learned and now wish to teach, or share, as this is the way of complete learning. Several months ago I created my own Free website on Weebly.com where I was inspired to see and apply the domain ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Your Path to Success - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sheri Hoff"...Inner happiness actually is the fuel for success" Dr, John Hagelin You might feel like you are doing and thinking the right things- maybe you have a goal poster, affirmations, a strong vision, and you are action oriented- but you have some goals that seem to remain elusive. There are a ...
Views: 1188(3 votes) - Clear Your Fear - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Anita JeffersonLearn How to Face Your Fears This exercise is designed to give you pause time to stop and objectively evaluate your fears. Be honest, the outcome depends on it. Repeat often until it becomes a first response habit. 1. Identify three of your greatest fears. Write them ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - My House Exploded . . . Now What ????? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Denice DavisHoly Schnikies! Yeah, that was my response. Someone we know called this morning to say that her daughter's house literally exploded. Not really sure of all of the details but there seems to have been some sort of electrical fire which occured next to the natural gas stove. At the end of ...
Views: 716 - Birthday Candle Lights The Variety Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony MitchumBirthday parties come and go each and every year. Most birthday party planners get very busy in making the ends meet for a wonderful party, especially a children’s party. Many various adorations must be incorporated to such party. The cake must represent more or less the personality of the ...
Views: 1194 - The Light Of Light: Birthday Candle - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony MitchumIn birthday parties one would always notice the light atop the cake. It has been said by many that this represents a symbol of one’s wish that has been longingly kept up to the day of his or her birthday. Below blowing such wish is being mentioned mentally by the birthday celebrator. As the ...
Views: 651 - 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: 5054 - Down the rabbit hole to see the mad hatter - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Suzanne MontpetitOne day I was walking along and found myself looking into a deep hole at the root of a large tree. Wondering and being the inquisitive being I am I got down on my knees and peered into the dust covered tunnel that ran deep into the ground. Ah, and where does this lead I thought to myself? I ...
Views: 1073 - What is Luxury? Is it's Definition Changing? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Angela TunnerAccording to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of luxury is: A condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment ; a : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary . In the Webster’s NewWorld dictionary the definition of luxury is: ...
Views: 2557 - Time to Unbound - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostWhat does it mean to be unbound? If you were a book it would mean you have no binding. Not a good idea to live your life like a book with the pages stuck together. If you’re feeling confined it might be time to “unbound”. Where in your life do you feel you’re bound? Do you feel like ...
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