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- 3 Ways to Being Spiritual in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioTools only work if you feel a personal connection to using that resource. It is easy to be balanced and unconditional when your life is amazing. It is when we are experiencing a challenge or even just living our everyday lives that we can get caught up in old programming and fall into the ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - 5 Tips On How To Boost One's Self Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from estrella bayating sacragonYou may think that this irrelevant but self confidence is very important in every human being especially since lots of people are dealing with daily struggles and obligations. This trait can either break or make, and you cannot even run from it. If you don’t believe in yourself, it will ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Affirm To Yourself: I Chose Me! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanHow powerful are those three words, “I Choose Me”? They are so powerful that just by affirming, believing and feeling them, you can release yourself from any unhealthy attachment to a situation or to others. Many individuals tend to lose themselves in unhealthy relationships because they are ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks and Mood Disorders - Fear Them No More! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Jason KluberWhen people start talking about anxiety disorder, panic attack and mood disorders, the first thing that comes into mind is terror. These people feel that way since these individuals know that you will face a lot of challenges when you start to undergo such condition. Additionally, experiencing ...
Views: 2327(6 votes) - Are You A Worry Wart? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2010 from William CottringerAre You A Worry Wort? By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “You know you are in big trouble when you start worrying about how much you are worrying.” ~ The Author. With all the stresses from the overload that now plagues us today, we all probably worry too much about the past, present and ...
Views: 2082(6 votes) - Attitude (by Dr John Maxwell) - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * ATTITUDE (by Dr John Maxwell) Submitter's Note: These are some brief notes that I took from an adress by Dr John Maxwell. I hope you find them as uplifting and inspirational as I do... and ...
Views: 1917(2 votes) - Authenticity - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Mark GillespieAs an abused person you will have often been tricked and taken advantage of by people in your immediate circle, and even by strangers. You may even believe that abusers can sense your obvious victimhood like an animal sniffs out its prey. Do you believe that you have a look or an aura, like a ...
Views: 2461(3 votes) - Barriers to Living a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI have a few questions for you to consider. Do you have the potential to be a nicer person? Do you have the potential to have more fun in your life? Do you have the potential to make more money? Do you have the potential to grow your business? Do you have the potential to have more ...
Views: 1990(2 votes) - Be Proactive About Your Healthcare; Breast Cancer Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Stephanie AltA friend sent an amazing story to share, in which she describes trusting her gut feelings in regard to breast cancer and her health care. It is another testimony to the importance of being proactive, honoring your instincts rather than acting on impulse out of fear. The month of October is ...
Views: 1827(5 votes) - Benefits of a Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyEveryone knows that Life is not always easy to handle. If you think about it, want whether it be a want of love, material possessions, or spiritual development is all part of everyone's earthly experience. Coming across hardship is not really a bad thing - the point is it's the way a person ...
Views: 1058(2 votes) - Better, betterer, betterest in sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIs it possible to get better, ‘betterer’ and ‘betterest’ when it comes to sex? A certain Singapore minister was cited in the media as saying, “If you’re the best today, strive to be better. If you’re better today, strive to be ‘betterer’ and if you’re ‘betterer’ today, strive to be ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Body Brushing for Gorgeous Glowing Skin - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasBody brushing is one of the simplest and most under-rated beauty routines. It's one of those really obvious beauty tips that you probably already know about - but how often do you actually do it? I recently did a 7 day experiment body brushing every morning and my skin has never felt softer. ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Breathing Inspiration - Messages from Music, TV and Movies - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Malayna DawnI recently downloaded a bunch of music, and then I noticed a pattern. There seem to be a lot of songs about breathing. I’ve got “Breathe”, “Breathe In”, Keep Breathing” , “Breathe In Breathe Out” and “Breathe Me” I must admit, I wondered what the Universe might be trying to tell me, or where ...
Views: 2536(7 votes) - Calming Your Inner Critic Will Help You Improve Your Self-Esteem: Learn How - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Isabel KirkI just came back from a professional workshop about calming your inner critic and I couldn’t wait to share this interesting topic with you. Where to begin? Well the structure of the human personality is very interesting and complex. Fascinating and confusing, lovely and irritating, logical ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - Can Clearing Clutter Really Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHave you ever seen the reality shows on people who are hoarders? Wow, those people are fascinating because it's hard to imagine how anyone's life can get so out of hand until they are literally surrounded by their possessions. Now, I'm not a hoarder, but I will confess that I'm a little ...
Views: 1258(3 votes) - Can I Tell You a Secret? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesThere I was, waking up in that quaint cabin in the middle of an enormous cruise ship. The soft humming of the engine played the melody of promises for the day. “Hi there,” my friend greeted me. She must have come in while my hubby left to finalize details for the day’s excursion. I yawned and ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Can You Manage Chronic Pain By Pretending It Is Okay? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Lisa CopenIf you have ever wanted to dream about having a life that is different than the one you are currently living, you are not alone. And if you need any additional help in imagining a life different than the one you have, just go find a 6-year-old. My son seems to start every sentence with "Mom, ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Can You Play in Alternate Universes? Two Easy Visualisations to Manifest Your Goals Fast - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasLet your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes. Walt Whitman How in control do you feel of your life right now? Do you feel like you can make changes at will or are things "decided" for you? For years I saw myself at the mercy of fate. If the game of life was roulette ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Choking at Sunningdale without Golf Psychology and Self Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Andrew FoggSo who made it to Sunningdale to watch the Senior Open Championship last weekend? I know that one of the latest subscribers to my newsletter did and he tells me that he and his wife really enjoyed it? For me it was well worth the visit, especially as it's only 10 miles down the road from me the ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Confidence - Before you seek it, understand what it is! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phil MéthotIf if told you that bloozles were on sale now at 80% off, would that get you excited? Probably not, since you don't know what a bloozle is. (of course it's just a word that I made up) Words that are not completely understood may elicit the wrong response or non at all. The term 'confidence' ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Creating Positive Perceptions - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Roberta SwartzPerceptions are based only on what our senses tell us. They aren't always accurate and most certainly can fool us. Independent of reality, perceptions are powerful, for they determine how we experience life. The placebo effect is a great example which demonstrates this amazing truth. From the ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Criticism Won't Kill You (No Really, It Won't) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt's said that people are more afraid of public speaking than of dying, but there's a more destructive and crippling fear - the fear of being criticised. This fear keeps you hostage and makes you give up your dreams. It keeps you awake at night with your stomach churning and causes you to ...
Views: 1169(2 votes) - Dating within a Budget - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Bruce MillsOne of the biggest expenses is the entertainment expense. Whether you are single or married you may go on dates from time to time. Most single couples may go out three or four times a week and married couples may go out one to four times a week depending on if they have kids or not. I have met ...
Views: 1229(5 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Can you program the subconscious? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw the articles on your site and I would like to know if you can ´´program´´ the subconscious mind to win a X salary per month, even if the subconscious mind is programmed to attract money. Dear Reader: We have a brain mechanism psychologists call ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Definition: Positive Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteGratefulness What would your day be like if you started and ended it by simply noticing all that you have in your life? If you count all your assets, you always show a profit. Gratitude is a natural high. When you live in tandem with your spirit, appreciating all of life and what you have, you ...
Views: 6194(1 vote) - Dream First, The Money Will Follow - 10 Ways the Universe Can Support Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasOne of the most common complaints I hear is "but I don't have the money!". People think it's a great excuse for why they don't let themselves dream big goals for their lives. As you all know, I'm passionate about using tools like dream boards to manifest wonderful things without being attached ...
Views: 1358(3 votes) - Dream Interpretation and the Transformation of Your Personality - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Christina SponiasThe meaning of dreams was discovered by the psychiatrist Carl Jung, after conducting very arduous research. All dreams have a therapeutic function and are produced by the unconscious mind. The unconscious mind organizes the functioning of our body and sends us protective dream messages in a ...
Views: 2736(3 votes) - Dreams: A Bridge To The Otherworld Activity of Supreme Significance! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Paula Andrea Pyle, MADreams are as centrally exposed and driven as you make them. Either they're important or they're not. It's your night of esoteric surrender. However, dreams do mean different things to different people, depending upon the relevance one places on the content. If you are not interested in ...
Views: 2552(1 vote) - Dressing up, not down: Clothing does send a message - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Diane CraigNo, I am not a clothing snob. Just because I nix flip-flops in the office and cargo shorts for Dress-down Fridays does not mean my idea of sartorial splendour begins and ends with Savile Row. I will admit to a soft spot for black tie, a fondness for three-piece suits and a liking for tweed ...
Views: 3665(4 votes) - Emotional Boo Boos and the Shadow Effect: Self-Induced Healing to the Rescue! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Barbara J. SempleUnresolved emotions you have pushed away over time or judged as bad are injurious to your health. Stuffed feelings move deeper into your cells and tissues and become the causes of such things as digestive, elimination, organ function disturbances, and very scary medical diagnoses. Consider ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - Find how wonderful you are - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanCompliment yourselves, believe in yourselves, and give yourselves credit. You are wonderful people; each and every one of you has many talents. You have achieved much in your lives. You are dear people. All you have to do is acknowledge it, believe in it and cultivate it. I once heard a ...
Views: 1493(5 votes) - Five Easy Steps to Achieving Goals That Matter - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyThe ability to successfully set your goals is one of the most useful skills to have if you want to succeed in the game of life. Are you going for unachievable goals that you don't feel that passionate about? Are you forever giving up on things that you have just started out on? It can be easy to ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Focus on Mental and Emotional for Self Improvement - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Jim MooreNot all people believe this but the mental and emotional aspects of a person, when combined, can lead to better self improvement. Emotions can dominate our actions and reactions, even though we don't want it to happen at times. Society often see emotions as a sign of weakness, so people are used ...
Views: 1536(7 votes) - For All The Crazy, Obsessive Worriers: How To Free Your Creative Imagination To Work For, Not Against You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasWorrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. Glenn Turner The beauty of being a creative person is that you have new ideas all day long - the plot for a new book while you're in the shower, the solution to world peace while you're sitting on the ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - Forgive and Love Your Body to Great Health - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasMany women hide their true brilliance under layers of frumpy clothes, excess body weight and bad health. Tragically many of us feel guilty taking care of ourselves. If you've read about my "Mouldy Banana Moment", then you'll understand just how badly I used to treat myself. I know I'm not ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Four Great Tips to Battle Depression - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyEven though depression is a very serious disorder, you can still stand up and fight against it, and beat it, if you know what to do when it comes. If your depression is really severe, it's essential that you seek the advice of a doctor. The thing is a lot of people with depression, usually, ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Four Myths About Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderThe majority of my clients resist mindfulness meditation at first, although the time commitment is small and the payoff is enormous. One insisted that it wasn’t necessary and that she didn’t have enough time in her day to devote to a regular practice. Then she went through the loss of a parent, ...
Views: 1794(6 votes) - Get Out of Your Rut with a Helping of Brain Stew - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Michael Knowles"Ew, brain stew!" Sounds like something a mischievous third-grader would say. "Ew, brain stew! None for me - how 'bout for you?" When I think of a stew, I think of the rich pot of deliciousness my wife sometimes cooks up. She's creative about it. As with any good stew, she uses what's on ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Give Yourself a Treat as a Motivational Technique - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Noelle GrandisonRemember when you were a kid and you had little treats to motivate you to get things done? Like, no TV before homework was done, or ice cream for an a on your spelling test? Well, just because you've grown up doesn't mean you can't still have treats as a reward for getting something done. Treats ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - graphology - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from vinit bansodeHOW DOES IT WORK? One of the main keys to interpreting handwriting is the fact that we always write differently from the model taught to us at school. How we form and combine characters and position them on the page creates a unique writing pattern. From the graphologist's viewpoint, ...
Views: 1942(4 votes) - Guided Imagery as a Tool for Positive Affect - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Robin DilleyGuided Imagery, Guided Interactive Meditation, and Visualization are similar words and practices. The point of this type of exercise is to exercise your belief system to work for you and not against you. Even though there are many benefits of talk therapy alone, it is important that the ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - Happiness - Your Mindset Will Determine Where You Find Yourself in Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Valencia RayHappiness and peace of mind is not something that will be found outside of you on any long-term basis. All of the rapid change and commotion that is going on in the world today is a reminder of this. If my inner happiness were based on controlling the events that occur around me, I'd be in ...
Views: 1077(4 votes) - How Creative Experiences Promote Personal Development - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffSome photographs show Einstein holding a violin, an instrument he loved and studied but often found frustrating. It was piano that he played every day. He improvised as a form of relaxation, and said “when that appears to be going somewhere, I require the clear constructions of Bach to follow it ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt was advertised as the Ultimate Job in the World. Six months travelling the globe testing out the most romantic and luxurious honeymoon destinations. Irish travel company Runaway Bride and Groom knew it was an amazing competition but they were unprepared for the interest it would attract ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - How Putting Feelings Into Words Can Help You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Ray WilliamsWhy does putting our feelings into words--such as talking with a therapist, counselor or coach, or even writing in a journal--help you feel better? A new brain imaging study by UCLA psychologists, as reported in Psychological Science, may give us the answer. This research combines modern ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - How Society Fails Our Children - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is written for the children who don’t have responsible parents. For the children that are being neglected and feel that they have no one. When a child is born there is only a limited number of people involved in that child’s life: the hospital where they were born, the parents, ...
Views: 1565(5 votes) - How Thoughts Affect Our Reality - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyA lot has been written about the effects of our thinking on our life. By now many people know that in some way or another our thinking affects our life. We hear things like: “Think positive, there are two sides to the coin, the glass is either half empty or half full”. Does this sound familiar? ...
Views: 8190(1 vote) - How To Affect Weight Loss Affirmations - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Greg FrostWeight gain has been associated with many kind of illness in the human systems. Many people who have some form of obese body mass tend to look for therapies which are effective in helping them reduce body fat. There are quite a number of therapies available in the market which can help ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - How to Attain Genuine Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyYou may find it surprising to know that there is more than one form of confidence. Some mannerisms that can seem to be a sign of confidence in a person are in fact not confidence at all. The thing is what is genuine confidence? Well, genuine confidence is a natural deportment or magnetic energy ...
Views: 2408(2 votes) - How To Bring Passion Back Into Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Lianda LudwigNo matter how much you love your work, your play activities, your friends, family and even pets, you need to take a break from them. There’s a behavior researched by psychologists called “habituation”. Essentially it means that with repeated exposure to any stimuli, you “learn”,whether ...
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