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- STAYING POSITIVE REGARDLESS - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Dean FraserSTRESS FREE LIVING EVERY DAY Part of our experience of living on this bluey green planet of ours is that from time to time we all find ourselves feeling either a little or perhaps even rather a lot stressed. If this is going to be just a short-term situation, more often than not it is ...
Views: 960 - Why We Need Yoga - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Chandra Yoga International“Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present. It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow.” Swami Satyanada Saraswati We see it all around us. People are not well. High rates of depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness ...
Views: 960 - 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) - How to attract what you want and stop attracting undesirable situations from reoccurring - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that it is not a coincidence that you attract situations that make you question if you should accept them? The man with kids, or the job with less pay, the unsavoury housemate, the woman who isn’t fully committed when you truly desire to be with someone who is. Many people live ...
Views: 959 - Positive Talk For Transition Positive Talk For Transition - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyPositivite Affirmations How many people have told you that you have done an outstanding job or praised you and made you feel special today? My guess is not many. Am I right?. You see, my understanding is that 80% of the world's population made up of negative minded people, the chances of ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - 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 - What Are You Learning? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Rick HansonMy dad grew up on a ranch in North Dakota. He has a saying from his childhood - you may have heard it elsewhere - that's: "You learn more by listening than by talking." Sure, we often gain by thinking out loud, including discovering our truth by speaking it. But on the whole, listening brings ...
Views: 958 - How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Self Help Books, Attitude, Handbook to Survive Life, Personal Growth, Success Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 ...
Views: 957 - Put an Order in Your Life By Eliminating the Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Trevor ArnoldClutter has a huge impact on our life whether we are willing to admitted or not. Most people are too busy to pay attention to the clutter until it is too late or in a moment when dealing with the clutter is the last thing on our minds. Just think about it how many times you were trying to find ...
Views: 956 - What Can I Do? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Rick HansonI'm doing a series on my personal top five practices (all tied for first place), and have so far named three: meditate (including mindfulness, self-awareness, and, if you like, prayer), take in the good, and bless (including compassion, generosity, and love). I saw one way to bless on a ...
Views: 956 - What gets you stuck? - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Rick HansonHave you ever watched two people quarrel, or otherwise be stuck in a conflict with each other? Usually, if either or both of them simply acknowledged one or more things, that would end the fight. Recall a time someone mistreated you, let you down, dropped the ball, made an error, spoke ...
Views: 956 - What Happens When You Look At Someone? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Rick HansonWhen we encounter someone, usually the mind automatically slots the person into a category: man, woman, your friend Tom, the kid next door, etc. Watch this happen in your own mind as you meet or talk with a co-worker, salesclerk, or family member. In effect, the mind summarizes and simplifies ...
Views: 956 - What Is Your Sense Of Peace? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Rick Hanson“Peace” can sound merely sentimental or clichéd (“visualize whirled peas”). But deep down, it’s what most of us long for. Consider the proverb: The highest happiness is peace. Not a peace inside that ignores pain in oneself or others, or is acquired by shutting down. This is a durable peace, ...
Views: 956 - Children And Psychotherapeutic Help - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Sawas DeeOne would think that if there’s one group of people that don’t need psychotherapeutic help, that would be children. Sadly, that’s not the case, since a lot of children around the world are in need of help from a therapist. The reasons could be many and different , and you never know if the ...
Views: 955(2 votes) - Sacred Feminine Power: Why You Must Get Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Domenica PapaliaWe are busy. We have careers. We have families. We have chores that need to be tended to and friends who want our support. We have bills to pay, meals to cook and children or pets to take care of. In the fast-paced rhythm of our daily lives, it is easy to overlook our own well-being, and in the ...
Views: 955(2 votes) - What Do Their Faces Say To You? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Rick HansonAs our ancestors evolved over millions of years in small bands, continually interacting and working with each other, it was vitally important to communicate in hundreds of ways each day. They shared information about external "carrots" and "sticks," and about their internal experience (e.g., ...
Views: 955 - How spirituality changes your life? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2020 from Sri TulasiSpirituality should not be taken as a form of convenience, in the sense that one must relate to it when they feel comfortable to do so. The maintenance of one's spirituality is like the nourishment of one's own body. Much like we have food for the body, (believe it or not) there is food for the ...
Views: 954 - The Pursuit of Happiness - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Felix EconomakisIn the previous blog I mentioned that the first step to happiness involves becoming free of your ‘tribe’ – whether that tribe is your family culture or society at large. By free I mean the ability to have your own freedom of thought and values within your tribe. Now some tribes are progressive ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - `No Man is an Island’ – Revisited! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Ron ParkerYou have heard the phrase – No Man is an Island – and like most of us, it sounded good to you. It was true as much as we thought about the many times we have tried to do something and then found we needed help. However, once we analyze that a little more closely we can conclude that ...
Views: 954 - ***How Can We Build Enchantment Into Our Lives? - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Barbara Becker HolsteinI invite you to read about how Rebecca Trelfa put beauty, meaning and form into her home. Her story is different from my story about my grandmother and how her things have enriched my life, as each of ours stories are different. Don't forget, you have a story, too! Building Enchantment By ...
Views: 953 - How to Bring out your Love Essence - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Laurie PappasYou know those days when you’re feeling out of sync, out of balance or just plain withdrawn? Or what about the times you are annoyed, irritable or stressed? Do you know that this is not the way you were meant to be? Do you realize that peace and love always reside within you, waiting to be ...
Views: 953(3 votes) - GREEN, YELLOW & RED LIGHTS - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2020 from William CottringerGREEN, YELLOW & RED LIGHTS By Bill Cottringer “Three things cannot be long hidden: The sun, the moon, and the truth.” ~Buddha. The sheer power of the number three, or dividing things into thirds, is probably one of the first governing principles of the universe discovered and ...
Views: 951 - How to Achieve Your Goals As Soon As Possible in Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyA lot of people believe that you need to finish your goals at a certain time. Ok a lot of this is true in many situations, but there are definitely many ways on how you can accelerate the course of your achieving your goals. You can accomplish the things you want faster by concentrating on the ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Which Wolf Do You Feed? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Rick HansonI once heard a Native American teaching story in which an elder, a grandmother, was asked what she had done to become so happy, so wise, so loved and respected. She replied: "It's because I know that there are two wolves in my heart, a wolf of love and a wolf of hate. And I know that everything ...
Views: 951 - Addicted to Numbing? Healthy Ways to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Lisa Cypers KamenDo you even know if you’re numb? Think about the experience of our foot falling asleep and the pins and needles and aching we feel when it awakens. We sit on our foot for a while and temporarily compress the nerves in it and don’t feel the discomfort until we move our foot. Suddenly our body ...
Views: 950 - Self Confidence Hypnosis - Get Rid Of Negativity In Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Ever feel not good enough or not strong enough to face your challenges? Ever get overwhelmed by feelings of weakness and insecurities? If you need a boost in confidence, you should know that there is no better place to find it than your own ...
Views: 950 - Negative to Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOur life feels so fulfilling when our mindset is positive, whereas negative thoughts and feelings drag us into suffering. So if our mindset is already negative, we should look at changing it into positive, at the earliest. What can we do to bring about this change? Let’s see… 1.Fight ...
Views: 949 - Rationalizing - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"You are confined only by the walls you build yourself!" Rationalizing is something we do when we don't want to face the truth. Rationalizing is something we use to make what just happen ok in our eyes. Rationalizing is a tool for survival when things are too bad to ...
Views: 949 - You Have What It Takes - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyEach of you was born with everything you need to excel in your life. Yes I used the word excel; not settle into, not just get by, not struggle with… I used excel. My definition of this word is: go beyond, be better than, do more, climb higher, run faster, go farther, and more... and do all this ...
Views: 949(3 votes) - Modernize Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from William CottringerModernize Your Mind by Bill Cottringer The year 2020 might be a good time to think about modernizing your conventional mind, that is, if life hasn’t already forced you to do this. Here are some low-resistance, practical tips on facilitating mind- modernization: 1. Meta-thinking. ...
Views: 948 - Staying Healthy at the Office - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2014 from James BurbankRelieving yourself from stress at work (or any stress, for that matter) might be much more important than you think. We often tend to overlook this issue and accept it as an inevitable fact. Of course work is stressful, but does it really have to affect you that much? Is there an easy way to ...
Views: 948 - How to remove feelings of not being good enough and replace them with natural feelings of confidence, peace and adequacy for who you are - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you ever experience feelings of not being good enough? Do you feel that it’s normal to actually have the belief of not being good enough inside you, creating self-doubt? Do you feel like it’s normal that you have to be and do things in order to feel good within yourself? Do you find yourself ...
Views: 947 - 10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Positive While Living in a Negative World - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Linda PlunkettRecently, we have been bombarded with news of many negative worldwide events; news involving the Covid-19 pandemic, violent demonstrations, quarantines requiring the wearing of masks, and potential school closures. Many parents are feeling pressure to work and still be able to provide care and ...
Views: 945 - WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS – THE 30 POINT PLAN (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS – THE 30 POINT PLAN (from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') Author: Craig Lock Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Improve Your Mental And Emotional Health And Live A Fuller, Richer Life - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Greg FrostIndividuals who are mentally and emotionally healthy tend to be the masters of their behavior. Being healthy in both aspects enables an individual to take on life and its challenges all while building healthy relationships with the people they interact with and also leading lives that are not ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Staying Positive: How To Overcome Personal Injuries Quickly - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from Anita GinsburgWhile it may be easier said than done, staying positive after an injury may help you heal faster both mentally and physically. By maintaining a positive outlook, you will be more likely to engage with those around you and work harder to take the next steps in your rehab. A positive attitude will ...
Views: 944 - Is It Really True? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Rick HansonOne time I watched a three-year-old at her birthday party. Her friends were there from preschool, and she received lots of presents. The cake came out, she admired the pink frosting rose at its center, and everyone sang. One of the moms cut pieces and without thinking sliced right through the ...
Views: 943 - Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall, What Are The Deepest Wants Of All? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Rick HansonI did my Ph.D. dissertation by videotaping 20 mother-toddler pairs and analyzing what happened when the mom offered an alternative to a problematic want ("not the chainsaw, sweetie, how about this red truck"). Hundreds of bleary eyed hours later, I found that offering alternatives reduced child ...
Views: 943 - You Don't Have to Be Perfect! (Hear that, You Crazy Perfectionist?!) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasRule #361 - No wet sponges to be left in the sink Rule #773 - All jars must face the same way Rule #978 - Everything must always be done 110% Are there any perfectionists out there? Or am I the only one? If you're mentally totting up your own personal rules, then you probably are ...
Views: 943(3 votes) - Positive Thinking Steps to Put You On Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery one of us naturally wants to take steps toward positive thinking because it would take us toward more encouraging and optimistic experiences. Since thinking positively does not come naturally or easily to most of us, it takes focus to acquire them. However, the steps of affirmative ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Seeking the Will O’ Wisp of Happiness – The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2017 from Zia MarshallMr. X’s life is filled with an incessant round of activities. He is constantly on the move. He is driven and he pushes the boundaries. He soars high in his career. He is sure he has it all - the trappings of wealth and success, accolades and a great lifestyle. What more could he possibly ask ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Discover a New Way to Tell Your Story - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Kim OHaraYou know that old story you continue repeating, in your head and to others? The same old tune that's as worn-out as last year's slippers? And, about as comfortable, eh? What you’ve been repeating is most likely filled with past failures and present fears and limitations. It is really not serving ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Caught in a Thought - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulA coaching client recently shared the following (shared here with her permission): A few weeks ago, I found myself obsessively thinking about a situation with a friend of mine – someone to whom I’ve given my power for many years. I was completely caught by this theme and I couldn’t get out ...
Views: 941 - My personal guide to life: Things I learned before turning 20. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Jess O'BrienAs I leave my teens behind and await turning 20 in a few months, I thought I'd pay a tribute to the world and give a little insight into what I've learned so far. Here are some of my personal life hacks or lessons learned that I'd like to share in the hope that they can benefit others ...
Views: 940 - What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Rick HansonGetting caught up in wanting - wanting both to get what's pleasant and to avoid what's unpleasant - is a major source of suffering and harm for oneself and others. First, a lot of what we want to get comes with a big price tag - such as that second cupcake, constant stimulation via TV and ...
Views: 939 - Your Brain Will Perform Better With a Calm Mind - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyWith the use of meditation you can calm not only your body but your mind also. This article is for those who are uncertain about meditation as a mind calming technique because of the opinion that meditation is a hard procedure to master. It may be true that to sharpen your meditation skills you ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - The Steps to Do to Find Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dion DalyThe significance of achievement depends on the person who is asked to explain it. For some, this all comes down to finding and achieving their goal. And once that is achieved, they feel confident to tackle whatever other ventures they have chosen to go for. But this is not as simple as it ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Should You Share Your Bucket List or Keep It Private? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Morgan K TaylorDifferent people choose to live their lives in a number of different ways, but there comes a time when we all start to realize our mortality. It’s usually at that point where we take stock of our lives and look back at the things we have accomplished, as well as those that have slipped through ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? (It's Never Too Late To Find Your Dream Job!) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasEveryone loves asking little kids that question. Mainly because they say such interesting things - astronaut, professional football player, cowboy, ballerina, vet. Of course, kids aren't so bothered by the fact that they'll one day need a job to "pay the bills" or care about making "sensible" ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - What is an open heart? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Rick HansonWe all know people who are, ah, . . . challenging. It could be a critical parent, a bossy supervisor, a relative who has you walking on eggshells, a nice but flaky friend, a co-worker who just doesn't like you, a partner who won't keep his or her agreements, or a politician you dislike. Right ...
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