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- 4 Tips To Help Boost Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Susan MelonyMany people suffer from low self-esteem, especially if they often compare themselves to celebrities that adorn the covers of magazines, wear perfect eyeglasses, and walk so elegantly on the catwalk. You may never achieve celebrity status, but this does not mean you cannot look, and feel good; ...
Views: 972 - 4 Ways To Avoid Bad Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAs it is not a perfect world we live in, that's why it's only common if we are faced with many negative and unpleasant surroundings that we tend to have bad thoughts. We are only humans and oftentimes, we may not even be aware that we're already forming bad thoughts in our minds; here are some ...
Views: 1293 - 5 Decluttering Mini-Missions - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitThe past few weeks, we have been examining the benefits of decluttering and simple living. The studies make it clear that living a less cluttered life is beneficial not only for your mental health, but also for your family. The problem is that so many of us have so much clutter. Where can ...
Views: 1033 - 5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Joy in Life Through Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 13, 2023 from Barry ShoreHappiness and joy are two of the most sought-after states in life. But sometimes it can feel like they’re just out of reach, no matter how hard you try to grab them. Fortunately, there is a way to cultivate more joy in your life: mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention ...
Views: 359 - 5 Habits of a Confident Woman - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Suzanne FettingOur confidence has a big impact on how we enjoy life. People that are confident and happy with themselves unconsciously and positively affect the people around them. Have you ever noticed the girl that walks into the room and everyone notices her? People are attracted to her and she easily ...
Views: 2683 - 5 Healthy Relationship Boundaries To Establish Now - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Susan BakerCreating and maintaining boundaries is important to for building healthy relationships and developing your own confidence and self-worth. There are lots of personal boundaries you might set, but here are a few that I think can help you right away — whether it’s with a friend or your significant ...
Views: 992 - 5 Healthy Ways to Make Your Unemployment Time Positive - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Amanda DiSilvestroHearing about the high (and slow to change) unemployment rate is certainly depressing; especially when you’ve just lost your job. Many feel that the recession has changed the psychology of hiring for a good majority companies. Employers are afraid to hire a full-time staff in fear that things ...
Views: 2351 - 5 Myths That Surround Autism and Its Issues - Busted! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Ron SpencerIn simple words, autism is defined as the mental condition where a person from his/her childhood faces problems with social interactions and has impaired communications. They do not behave or react to situations normally where repetitive behaviour, the inability to understand body language and ...
Views: 1392 - 5 Starter Steps for Greater Inner Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonInner happiness is an inside job; a mindset, an idea, a thought, a decision. It's a willingness to see things differently. And it requires action, commitment and perseverance. It also requires letting go of grievances, and letting go of grievances requires letting go of the thought system we ...
Views: 990 - 5 Tips for Obtaining Mind and Body Balance - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2016 from James BurbankEstablishing a balance between body and mind is vital for the general well-being of a person. Body and mind are inextricably connected, so everything we think about, affects our body in a certain way. Just think about how many times you’ve heard people say they have a headache, and after a ...
Views: 1173 - 5 Tips for Your Daily Mindfulness Practice - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Tim OngMindfulness requires constant practice. The more you do it, the better you are at being mindful. However, it is almost impossible to be mindful from the moment you wake up in the morning to the time you fall asleep at night. So, instead of trying to be mindful 24/7, it is easier to focus on ...
Views: 958 - 5 Useful and Effective Tips For Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Rhod JonesContinually having a positive outlook and thinking of life can really make someone stand out from the crowd. Positive thinking can help someone realise more success, happiness and fulfillment a lot quicker and easier in their life. It is a given fact in life that once in a while, a person ...
Views: 606 - 5 Ways Running Improves Your Health & Wellbeing - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2022 from Marko RakicIntroduction I've been running for a few years now and can totally understand why some people don't like it at the start. Running is one of those exercises where you need to exercise a lot of patience in order to get better. Initially, for me at least, I wouldn't know the right way to run and ...
Views: 525 - 5 Ways To Boost Your Self-esteem. - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Christiana StarA sense of self-worth, self-respect and confidence that you can handle what life presents to you are all features of self-esteem. But appreciating and liking yourself is not always easy, especially if your sense of self was seriously undermined in your youth, toxic relationships, negative ...
Views: 1162 - 5k Training Schedule for fast running - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from mohnizam smithWhatever reason is but most important thing is that how can we learn proper running by 5k Training Program. For this you have to learn 5k Training Program. It is important for the beginners to run short distance at the beginning. Many web sites on the internet are available that provide the ...
Views: 859 - 6 Easy Ways to Gain A Positive Business Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Clarissa LearyStarting a business, be it as a new business owner, a new branch, or a new business venture is always a daunting task. Plans don’t always go the way they are supposed to and miscalculated predictions are only some of the problems you may encounter, but in business, we know that having a good ...
Views: 860 - 6 Lessons the Olympics Can Teach Boomers - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.This summer, billions of fans are watching athletes from around the world compete in the Beijing Olympics. With political controversy and global tensions currently running rampant, these diverse games reflect the delicate balance between reality and entertainment. If you're a Sandwiched Boomer, ...
Views: 1005 - 6 Simple But Very Powerful Positivity Boosters - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: I don’t care what anybody says or thinks…our world, our life, IS a beautiful thing, a GIFT that we should not/must not/ waste, squander or destroy because of all the negativity that’s either in our lives in some way or surrounding us – in abundance it would seem..! There ...
Views: 1248 - 6 Ways To Be A Sexier Woman - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Donna TurnerWomen love to feel sexy, and when they do, not only do they please their partners, but they feel better about themselves. A women's sex appeal can do a big number on her comfort, her happiness and most importantly, her self confidence. But in between taking the kids to school and picking up the ...
Views: 4181 - 6 Ways to Be Happy At Home - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rebecca Young6 Ways to Be Happy At Home “To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to which every enterprise and labour tends.” – Samuel Johnson. Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. It’s our comfortable refuge, the place we feel relieved when we walk through the door, it’s where ...
Views: 1167 - 6 Ways to Say "Hell No!" to Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Jason MagillThey’re here again! The wonderful days to gather with our friends and loved ones. The days of sharing stories over a cacophony of food items and exchanging gifts that somehow represent a physical manifestation of our love and adoration for others. While there are many reasons to feel uplifted ...
Views: 2230 - 7 Common Negative Labels & The Hidden Strengths They Reveal - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Krystal KuehnWe all have strengths and weakness. Our strengths are usually referred to in positive terms such as "smart," "strong" or "talented." Rarely do we view our weaknesses or deficits as potential clues to our strengths. Some common and negatively perceived characteristics can actually help us ...
Views: 7109 - 7 Day Challenge to Be Happier Today - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesSo, what is this challenge that can make you happier in just 7 days? NO complaining for 7 days! Of course the goal is to keep it up after 7 days. :-) I’m not talking about just the big complaints… like “oh my gosh, the dog had another accident on the rug!” but also the little complaints ...
Views: 1891 - 7 Days to Renewed Energy & Vitality: Week 5: Getting Active - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Julie DohertyWelcome back to Week 5: Let’s Get Active – I will introduce you to some examples of how to get Active Some of them being Passive & Relaxing to Support your Nervous System Whilst Others being stimulating to Support Your Heart and Circulation Implementing Daily Exercise is Vital for a ...
Views: 1116 - 7 habits that improve your mental health - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Roney SRIn life things happen to us continuously and adapting to all of them properly is not always easy. That is why it is important that you consider how to improve mental health so that you have the necessary tools to get ahead. The World Health Organization defines mental well-being as a ...
Views: 506 - 7 Holiday Stress Busters - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Kimberley CohenThe holiday season can be a very hectic and busy time. Working, luncheons, dinner engagements, parties, gift purchasing, wrapping, decorating, baking, dinners to prepare and/or attend can leave one feeling stressed and exhausted just thinking about it. It doesn’t have to be stressful ...
Views: 1282 - 7 Pillars of Character Power - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2022 from William Cottringer7 Pillars of Character Power by Bill Cottringer “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ~ John Wooden. 1. Openness. I once commented on the importance ...
Views: 459 - 7 Steps To Manage Your Stress Better That Will Save Your Life Today - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Dennis SimsekStress kills. Maybe not directly but it is definitely one of the leading causes of ailments and diseases worldwide. There are many stress induced ailments that have great potentials of leading to early morbidity or, at the very least, make peoples live full of physical difficulties such as high ...
Views: 1437 - 7 Steps to Prevent an Emotional Meltdown - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Laura CallisenWhen people see the word “meltdown”, they often think of a young child who is overtired, overstimulating, and who has finally hit a point of emotional overload. The resulting meltdown usually coming in the form of inconsolable crying or flailing tantrum. We tend to forget that, as adults, we ...
Views: 1679 - 7 Ways To Attract Money - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Tim RyanWhilst there is certainly more to life than money, neglecting to pay attention to it's importance will soon catch up with you. Some people say "Money isn't important" " I don't care about money" and such like, well I'm pretty sure your supermarket care about your money, your car dealer, your ...
Views: 1899 - 8 Tips for Nurturing Your Kid’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Aurelien BChildhood is undeniably the most formative years of human life. It is a developmental phase characterized by lots of learning, indoctrination, inculcation of beliefs, and the development of lifestyle. A lot of things happen at this stage, and most of them will impact the child in a way that ...
Views: 692 - 8 Ways to Better Control Your Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2019 from Alvina JenniferIt isn’t easy to hear that you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. For many people, it seems like the end of the road or the beginning of a life which will be controlled by their condition instead of their feelings! They think they won’t be able to live the way they want to, eat the things ...
Views: 1002 - 8 Ways To Have An Anxiety Free Experience This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI have to admit i'm not a big fan of the continuous christmas carols, crowded shopping centers or the pressures to prepare holiday meals for people. Call me the grinch, but the holiday season for many can be a time of relentless stress and anxiety rather then a festive experience. But a few ...
Views: 1355 - 9 Resolutions to Become the Best You in 2019 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from Carmen HarraA funny thing happens right around this time of the year: we suddenly realize that we want to change. We want to lose weight or eat healthier, save money or give up old habits. So we set January first as the official date of change and start to seek improvement, sometimes desperately, and ...
Views: 989 - A Baker’s Dozen Classic Ah-Ha Moments - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2023 from William CottringerA Baker’s Dozen Classic Ah-Ha Moments By Bill Cottringer “We often get the thinking-feeling-behavior sequence mixed up. It is important to understand that it is behaviors and actions, not thinking, that result in our feelings, which in turn often prompt problem behaviors.” ~The author. ...
Views: 484 - A Balanced Mind: One of the Secrets of Success - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Dada Vedaprajinananda7000 years ago, or so, Sadashiva, the founder of yoga, said that one of the seven secrets of spiritual success is to have a balanced mind. What does this mean? One should not have a superiority complex, nor should one have an inferiority complex. Everyone knows that a big ego is an impediment ...
Views: 2013 - A Belief Worth Questioning - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2019 from William CottringerA Belief Worth Questioning By Bill Cottringer “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” ~John F. Kennedy. All the world’s dreadful problems and the unwanted miseries they bring, are caused by one ...
Views: 906 - A Career Crafted from Seeds in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Michelle RazYour Life Story Already Contains Seeds Of A Career You Will Love “If you’re not the hero of your talent story, you simply become a player in one you didn’t choose.”—Jay Perry You’re already the hero of your talent story, even if you don’t yet believe it. The story of your life holds clues ...
Views: 1016 - A CENTURY OF GREAT TRANSFORMATIONS - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaRight from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of 19th century new arrangements were made and new methods imbibed. Ancient method of governance was uprooted and in its place democracy was successfully reinstated. Industrialization and urbanization came into vogue during these times ...
Views: 1064 - A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Mental Health - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2020 from Brooke WhistanceDespite being in the 21st century, many people are still hesitant when it comes to taking the necessary steps to ensure that their mental health is up to the mark. This is normally due to the stigma that surrounds the subject in many different parts of the world. However, there are millions of ...
Views: 694 - A Discussion on Race - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2021 from Rev. Tony PonticelloOn Sunday, August 4, 2013, Rev. Tony Ponticello addressed the assembled congregation at the Community Miracles Center in San Francisco, California. What follows is a lightly edited transcription of that talk. Black Americana Salt and Pepper Shaker Black Americana Salt & Pepper Shaker Many ...
Views: 1980 - A Few More Thoughts About Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from William CottringerA Few More Thoughts About Happiness by Bill Cottringer “Breathe in common sense and breathe out nonsense.” ~The Author. Happiness has as many different definitions and ways to get it as there are people on the planet. Here are a few more thoughts about happiness I have had recently, ...
Views: 907 - A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraWe only have one body; we sometimes take that for granted. When we are young most of the times we abuse our bodies, and take things for granted. Forgetting how fragile our bodies really are. We abuse or neglect our bodies in several ways. I for one can admit that I am guilty of this. When ...
Views: 2922 - A Little More Tolerance, Please... - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Linda Thompson“While researching mounds of material, I read page after page about the corporate brain drain (Boomers who are choosing to retire), and the lack of competent young people to replace them. We are being bombarded with news about the Boomers and retirement. On the other hand we’re also hearing ...
Views: 1074 - A Long Overdue Letter to Myself - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerI have been struggling with mental illness my entire life. Just recently, I began writing and speaking out about my struggles with depression, anxiety and ptsd, as well, shouting from the mountaintops to anyone who could hear, hoping not only to help others understand but to battle the stigma ...
Views: 1495 - 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 - A Mind Overhaul – 4 Steps to Building A Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you find yourself dissuaded by one negative thought after another all throughout the day? This happens to a lot of people, usually without their full awareness of it. Unfortunately, these negative thought patterns can wreak a lot of unnoticed ...
Views: 637 - A Powerful Concept to Alter Children’s Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary Direnfeldhere is a Jewish word that doesn’t translate directly into English, but it informs my attitude to people who have undergone hardship and need help. Translated, the word is a hybrid of several concepts, not standing alone on any one, but really the combination of all. The concepts or words ...
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