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- I'm going to make this place your home - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from William Fetter" I'm going to make this place your home" I was just listening to the radio and heard a song by Philip Philips entitled "Home." It reminded me of how important it is to return home whenever we feel overwhelmed with the day-to-day happenings of life. I know it is true in my case that I've ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Make Your Dreams Come True... - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Lily Trainor"If you can imagine it, You can achieve it. If you can dream it, You can become it." -- William Arthur Ward Now that you are living authentically, and have taken an inventory of your new roles, responsibilities, relationships, body and health issues, career aspirations, creative ...
Views: 1622 - The Temple of Memory - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Susan McNeal VelasquezAttics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic was often stifling hot, cramped and suffocating. You would ascend a steep, narrow stairway, a storage box held precariously in hand, and deposit it in the nearest empty space, relieved to get ...
Views: 1621 - Thoughts, Words, and Feelings - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Jake AndersenThoughts, Words, and FEELINGS Emotions for me are a necessary evil. I absolutely hate the way emotions can completely blind a mind from logic. This is one of the main reasons that it takes me a long, long time to become emotionally attached to anybody. It seems that whenever I become ...
Views: 1621 - Top 10 Tips for Self Harm Help For Parents - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodPart of self harm help is knowing that being close to individuals who self harm like cutting or burning themselves makes coping really tough and sometimes hard to comprehend. Take note that the reasons why people cut themselves vary from person to person and come in several forms. It is really ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Cultivate Your Witness Self - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from M.J. RyanThe other day I got a call from a reporter for a women’s magazine wondering if I knew of any new stress reduction ideas, “you know, beyond breathing and meditation.” It reminded me of our tendency in this culture to grasp for the novel and it even caused me to doubt whether to include this piece ...
Views: 1620(9 votes) - Give Yourself a Good Talking To! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Daria VerjansMaybe I should say “give yourself a GOOD talking to”! What’s your inner voice saying to you most of the time? Is it saying: “I’m a truly wonderful human being” or “I am worthwhile” or “I’m always good enough”? I’m guessing that, most of the time, it’s more likely to be “Oh no, I failed again” ...
Views: 1619(10 votes) - Our Mental States and Their Relationship to Circumstances in Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhat happens to us in life is very much a reflection of our mental states. While a calm and collected approach to meeting the issues of life can quite often ease us through the problems, an agitated mental state is likely to complicate matters. It is good to understand the link between our ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Forgiveness Isn’t Just a Nice Thing to Do. It’s Essential for Your Physical Health. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Andrew BozemanToday’s health conscious trends tell us that sugar can lead to diabetes and damage our brains to accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s. Lack of fiber in our diets can lead to constipation, excessive weight gain, fatigue and physical weakness. Poor exercise habits can lead to back problems and ...
Views: 1617 - How To Let Go Of The Past And Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra Shahidi“In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” ~ Deepak Chopra There is no life without emotional scars; no one escapes flawless; no one can claim perfection without committing mockery upon himself. Jesus, the great example of humility for ...
Views: 1617 - Ramana Maharishi’s Message – A Promotor and a Sustainer of the Inward Journey - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGenaral Known as the Sage of Arunachala, Ramana Maharishi lived in Tiruvannamalai, a town in southern India. His esoteric messages can take people to higher levels of consciousness making them sense a radical departure from the habitual neurology. The Sanskrit word Maharishi refers to a ...
Views: 1617 - You Never Get Frustrated - Do You? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from George ThomasIf you’re anything like me, you’ve put thought energy and effort into a project, only to be disappointed that the results were not what you wanted. Here’s a tip on what may have ‘gone wrong’ and how a revised perspective can help. You’ll find this added understanding invaluable. As with ...
Views: 1616 - A Positive End! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Vincent Sandee (Swami Ekabuddhyananda)I want to show how our life can be so much different if just before a silence we end up positive in our talk. The last note of our talk is like the last note of a song, it stays longer and it has more impact on our mind. The end of a sentence brings you somewhere. It could take you somewhere you ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Life Coaching + Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Lori Lynn SmithDo you think happiness is a state that only a few can achieve? Does Happiness feel like an unending quest that you find yourself on? I believe that a person has never reached true success if he has never felt real happiness. So many people think that happiness only comes after the ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - You Can Heal Your Memories When You Choose To - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyMany people define themselves by their past. If you had physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in the past you are angry, depressed, anxious, resentful, mistrusting of people and can't do anything about it, it's just the way it is. However, more people now are discovering that you choose how you ...
Views: 1614 - Let Emotional Freedom Ring - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Naurene AntoniottiIndependence Day: the day to celebrate the many freedoms of life in the good ole US of A. I am grateful to our forebears for establishing the many liberties that this country enjoys today; that make this the country to which people immigrate. No Berlin Walls here….well, actually no Berlin Walls ...
Views: 1613(3 votes) - Forming Habits - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John CarinciA habit is formed in approximately 20 days, whether it is a good habit or a bad habit. Therefore, if a person repeats an act over and over again it will result in a habit that is difficult to modify. A habit can be, let’s say eating ice cream for a week straight every night. The subconscious ...
Views: 1612 - See Yourself Putting Better and Enjoying Golf with Golf Psychology - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Andrew FoggThere were some amazing golf and putting psychology lessons on show with Phil Mickelson's stunning win at the Tour Championship at East Lake the other week. Yes I know Tiger won the FedEx Cup and the $10 million with an amazingly consistent series of results. But given Phil's year, both on and ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - How to Deal with Grouchy Relatives During the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Sally MarksNext week is Thanksgiving. Many of us will have the opportunity to dine with family and friends for a special once-a-year meal. Many look forward to this event with anticipation – some with dread. And I confess, in my life I have approached this holiday with both mindsets. I have seen the ...
Views: 1609 - The Power Of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentOur thoughts are a very powerful part of our lives and create our reality. Therefore, if our thoughts are negative, chances are that we are stuck in a pattern of perceiving most things in a negative light. The immediate reflex when a negative thought enters one's mind is to respond with ...
Views: 1608(13 votes) - The Bungee Cord Effect - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyStanding over a deep ravine, strapped to a bridge with an oversized rubber band, you begin questioning your intelligence. But hey, you are on a new path in life where you are facing your fears and getting out of your comfort zone, breaking through the walls that limit your abilities. The fear ...
Views: 1607(3 votes) - Using Your Senses to Attract Positive Energies - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Margit Cathrine MollerWe all need positive energies like we need food. If food feeds our body, positive energies feed our whole being. Anything that makes us feel good about ourselves and about life in general is a positive energy. In fact, it may come from food, from friends, from successes, from daily experiences, ...
Views: 1603(3 votes) - How to Clear Your Own Negativity and Projections - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Pamela TurnerNegativity hurts. Have you ever had the experience where everything was fine, you're in a great mood and have great intentions for a certain event that is about to happen. Suddenly, something happens, and it's like a troll has jumped up from under the bridge and dragging you down into its anger, ...
Views: 1602(6 votes) - life lessons -- Quotes from tuchy's books on the subject of life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Carl Tuchy Palmieri1) Life is a difficult road 2) The secret of life—perseverance 3) Money is but one selection from the buffet of life cjp 4) Our lessons in life are not always easy, but always necessary 5) As you ramble on through life focus on donut rather than the hole 6) ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Failure Should Not Be Looked Upon As A Negative - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sherrie Vitello"The way we perceive things will be the compass to how happy or how miserable we will feel." I've always believed that with each new day we all have the opportunity to make that new day a positive, productive, happy day. We owe it to ourselves to try and have a good day. One that will end ...
Views: 1601 - What if you don’t practice Self Acceptance? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Laura SilvaSelf acceptance is a double edged sword. It has its pro and cons too like any other thing you find in this universe. Though self acceptance proves to be a very beneficial trait if implemented but it way too hazardous if not implemented or done in a wrong way. Self acceptance redeems joys and ...
Views: 1601 - Making the best out of a bad situaiton - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Larry CraneWhen life hands out lemons, why not make lemonade! This approach is deciding to view all situations and circumstances as an opportunity of seeing everything in a good way. The more we practice viewing things positively will help us to shift our attitude away from ‘I can’t…’ towards “I can!” ...
Views: 1600 - The Game Of Joy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Joy is a net of love in which you can catch souls.” - Mother Teresa There are two things that have always astounded me about us Human Beings. The first is just how complex we can be with our thinking and behaviour. The second is that, despite all our complexities, what drives us at a ...
Views: 1600(5 votes) - Thought Force - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThought force is the movement of consciousness which sets law in operation. The movement of consciousness upon itself creates a motion or vibration in Intelligence and upon Substance, the force of which is equal to the reality of the thought set in motion. For everything that happens in the ...
Views: 1599(3 votes) - Driven to Distraction - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Willie HortonA couple of months back, the New York Times ran a series of articles with the above title – all about the manner in which road accidents are almost invariably the result of a loss of focus or, in plain English, not paying attention. Again, I notice that Loughborough University in the UK has ...
Views: 1597(3 votes) - Disagreeing with others - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Larry CraneDo you ever find yourself disagreeing with others? Or maybe you find yourself disagreeing with yourself? Perhaps you’ll agree that disagreement is pretty much an indication that we are very much in non-agreement or strongly dislike of something in its current reality. It is also saying that ...
Views: 1596(5 votes) - How To Make Use of Too Much or Too Little Time - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWe are generally either consumed with too much to do and too little time, or too much time and not enough to do. Where are you? Are you the type of person that is rushing around with a million and one things to do and get done, or are you walking around aimlessly wondering what to do first ...
Views: 1596(5 votes) - Improve Your Conversation Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Royane RealDo you suffer from a lack of conversation confidence? When you make conversation with other people, is your mind constantly saying a lot of very harsh things to you about your conversation ability? Does your mind criticize every thing you say? Do you put yourself down for being shy or ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - A Loved One in Trouble? 4 Tips to Keeping a Positive Attitude When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe society we are living today is governed by so many rules and regulations. It’s a common phenomenon for people breaking some of these rules either intentionally or intentionally. Often people will find themselves on the wrong side of the law by disobeying traffic rules, littering or even ...
Views: 1595 - From Slavery to Freedom - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishWhat is change? How do we achieve this illusive concept? How do we master going beyond what we have been taught to do repeatedly either because we saw it or because it was drilled in to us on pain of who knows what? The thing I ask most readily when a client enters my office is “What is it that ...
Views: 1593(6 votes) - Forgiveness: The One Exercise that Can Change Everything in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Holding onto resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" Famous quote Let's face it - many of us have issues from our past that hold us back and cloud the enjoyment of our present. Whether it's your "crappy childhood", a terrible past relationship, a psycho ex ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Should adults be the only ones gaining the benefit of this - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Felicity BakerMany adults do this everyday... many do it twice a day. Actually I know of some friends who take time out to participate even three times a day. Why so much? Because they understand the benefits. With the benefits well documented doesn't it make sense to encourage children to ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Gentle Persistence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Have you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, sternly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, “Asking for What You Want” I explained ...
Views: 1589(4 votes) - Liking the image in the mirror - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Larry CraneWhat does it take to stop believing that the image in the mirror is unattractive? First of all, notice what you are holding in mind. What are you creating for yourself by labeling yourself negatively? When we look in the mirror and dislike our image, we are seeing ourselves in a distorted ...
Views: 1588(5 votes) - Emotional Hunger Calls for Emotional Nourishment - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Pamela LevinEmotional hungers you may not even be aware of can drive you to make choices and behave based on emotional need instead of what’s actually best for you. This kind of emotionally-driven behavior has natural consequences, most of them unwanted. To turn this around, there are some constructive ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Feeling Trapped in the Holiday Rush? Read 5 tips to Decrease Stress - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganThe holiday rush is in full swing, does that mean you have to feel rushed too? Did you join in the “Black Friday frenzy? If so, what did that do to your stress level? This month, I am going to offer five tips to decrease your stress and help you have a more relaxed holiday season. Do you ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - Mindfulness - So What? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jim AldrichMindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control. The online brain trust Wikipedia.com, the Free Encyclopedia, describes ...
Views: 1587(5 votes) - How many grants for health care could you apply for? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Leo TheisenUS federal government is of the view that the taxpayer should have easy access to best healthcare facilities so that he/she can earn that paycheck and this is evident from various grants for health care that the US federal government provides to its hardworking taxpayers. Government is run on ...
Views: 1586 - Mental Baggage Slows you Down - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from cedric riceAre you carrying around a bunch of excess mental baggage which you don’t really need to carry? You need to travel as lightly as you possibly can in order to make better distance. Mental baggage will slow you down and prevent you from reaching your goals just the same as a heavy physical ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Only the Best!!! - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Larry Crane“It won’t work!” “It can’t work!” “No way, no how!” So basically what we are really holding in mind, is, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Clearly this is not how an article should begin if it is titled "Only the Best." And yet, this is what most of us are doing, most of the time. We ...
Views: 1586 - Self Help Tips for Improving Your Mood - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ismini ApostoliDecide once and for all that your mood, your sense of balance and wellbeing are your responsibility. Decide that you are precious to yourself and that you are in charge of treating yourself well. BE YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND. Decide that you love and honor yourself and repeat this as often as you ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - The Magic Of Believing (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic Of Believing (from Inspirational Books - Part One) Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication, Belief, Claude Bristol, Mind Power, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology. Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Visualization Techniques: Working Exercises to Break Through Creativity Blocks - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Jane CoplandAnother day, another article. The experience of previous posts leaves you feeling that you are starting to repeat yourself. That, a few other limiting beliefs and you are successfully petrified. Don’t fret, burnouts are a common phenomenon in any field. And in doing creative work it’s easier to ...
Views: 1585 - Three Things You Can Do To Become A Better Person: - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2019 from Jeremy SutterEveryone has ways that the next person doesn't like. We all have an angel and devil on our shoulder at times, but we have to figure out how to ignore the devil. Sometimes we go with the devil instead of the angel because we are not in a good mood, we don't think, and vice versa. I will begin to ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Easy does it but do it - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from WEE DILTSHow to turn “Easy Does it” into Do it Introduction Why easy does it works; It’s the old adage haste makes waste. Each day nature gives us a great example of easy does it as slowly, the sun rises every single day. Learn from this to go gradually, pace yourself Agnes Repplier: “It is ...
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