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- 10 simple steps to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michelle Hanisch"Now and then it's good to pause in the pursuit of happiness and just be happy" Guillame Apollinaire (French Novelist) So you want to be happy and you try to just let it happen but sometimes it seems too hard to do. What you need are a few simple steps that happy people follow. 1. Firstly, ...
Views: 729(4 votes) - Boys and Men DO Cry - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Dave KnightYou may well have heard those words before - ‘Boys don’t cry’, ‘Boys shouldn’t cry’. Whilst growing up, I was very fortunate to be raised in a stable, loving family; a lot of us may have experienced something similar. However, many of us may have experienced something completely different – ...
Views: 729 - SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from alexis karpouzosThe central teaching of mysticism is that Everything is One, whereas from the side of rationalism the universe is Multiple. The essence of the mystical tradition is not a particular philosophical system, but the simple realization that the soul of any individual/existence is identified with the ...
Views: 729 - The Death of Perfection - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Randy Kamen GredingerLinda, a 42 year old attorney with two young boys, felt guilt and disappointment both on the job and at home. She never quite felt that she was where she needed to be at any given time. For all of her accomplishments, she felt like a failure as a lawyer and as a mother. She strove for perfection ...
Views: 729(2 votes) - What's Wrong with Sex? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeRecently, I attended a men’s health forum on erectile difficulties. There were three male speakers scheduled, all of whom were medical doctors. Being a sexologist, I was always keen to learn more in the area of sexual dysfunction. I had pre-registered for the event and was queuing to sign in. ...
Views: 727(2 votes) - Meditate Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Vicki RebeccaThe Benefits of Meditation makes you younger enhances performance leads to positive personality growth improves overall self-esteem, feelings of worthiness and self-acceptance helps proactive health, producing the relaxation response which induces changes in metabolism, heart rate, ...
Views: 726 - Develop a More Positive Outlook in Life through Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It’s perfectly okay to worry about something sometimes. After all, there are just things that you cannot control, and the uncertainties of the outcome can leave you with very tensed nerves. However, you should avoid becoming a worry wart—that ...
Views: 723 - Dealing with Grief and Loss during COVID-19 part 2. - by Submitted on May 19, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiWelcome back! It means a lot that you take your time to be here, especially right now when we're all juggling new responsibilities on top of our old routines. We started talking last time about feelings of loss, and I invited you to write down some of the feelings of loss you've been noticing ...
Views: 722 - Can You Make Yourself Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2021 from Rabbi Simon JacobsonWhen you feel disillusioned or depressed, it can seem impossible to change your mood. Happiness can seem like a prize that other people were given and you were cheated out of. It may appear that the circumstances of your life are preventing you from being happy, while someone else’s ...
Views: 717 - Book Review: Yoga For Depression - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Positive Psychology has three central concerns: positive emotions, positive individual traits, and ...
Views: 716 - Thirteen Reasons God Gave Us Humor Reason 1: Humor Fights Disease - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Ronald RossWhere did the idea come from that laughter is the best medicine? King Solomon, considered one of the wisest men who ever lived, may be the source. He didn’t say that laughter was the “best” medicine, but he did say, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you ...
Views: 716 - Before the world told you no - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2021 from matthew OrtnerDo you remember when you were little and would list off all the things you wanted to be when you grew up- with wild abandon. Have you ever heard children talk about who or what they’re going to be when they grow up? There are absolutely no limitations put on their dreams and ideas of the ...
Views: 715 - Be the Best Version of Yourself: Mind and Body Health Tips - by Submitted on May 25, 2020 from Luke DouglasKeeping your mind and body healthy should always be your imperative. Without a strong mind and vigorous body, you wouldn't be able to do your daily activities well and you'd easily lose focus. Living a hectic life filled with work tasks and other everyday life errands can easily make us lose ...
Views: 714 - HOW TO HAVE GREAT SELF-CARE - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Karen Hood Caddy"If I’d known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself." James Blake Believe it or not, you are your most valuable asset. And the only asset that will be with you for the entire length of your life. No one else, no friend, family member or loved one can promise that. ...
Views: 714(3 votes) - What’s The One Thing You Won’t Hear In A Society Obsessed With Avoiding Responsibility? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Craig HarperAm Not, You Are Is it just my cynical perspective and observation or have we actually become a society obsessed with avoiding all responsibility for our own bad behaviours? Kind of like five-year-olds denying we ate the chocolate cake when the remnants are plastered all over our chubby little ...
Views: 713 - You Can. No matter what you thought before. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Christoph NiederstadtYou Can. No matter what you thought before. by Christoph Niederstadt You probably watched The Secret? It's all about the Law of attraction and how it works. And it's all very inspiring. I watched it may be 60 times during an unemployment period. At the Time it filled me with great hope, that ...
Views: 713 - Achieving Success The Quick And Easy Way - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Greg FrostAchieving success the quick and easy way requires learning about different aspects as well. Mostly, this depends entirely on oneself. Your ability to motivate yourself and push towards success or achievable goals, will determine how much success you have in life. It is crucial that you learn how ...
Views: 712 - Say Goodbye once-and-for-all to those Mood-Killing Obsessive Spirals... - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiDo you ever catch yourself in the middle of a swirl of negative self-talk? Maybe you find yourself imagining a conversation with someone you know, and before you know it, you're irritated and grumpy, maybe it's even keeping you up at night, making you restless. What’s crazy is the control ...
Views: 712 - I have been reminded of who I am - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Crystal ChurchMy life has changed so much in the past year that it is truly unbelievable. I don't want to sound like someone who is trying to promote anything, but seriously, since I have began a life coaching relationship with Maia and went through her personal development program (YOU University) my whole ...
Views: 711(5 votes) - Ways to get Rid of the Stress - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from David StainbergA great way to focus, even if you are tired is to get angry. This way you get your blood pressure higher, your lungs wider opened, your adrenaline pumped up etc. However, this isn't always a good decision as the angrier we get the faster we make our decisions and the worse they are, based ...
Views: 710(2 votes) - Restaurant Psychology And The Five Senses - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2021 from Aggy ZawadzkaSuccessful restaurants expend tremendous effort continuously improving the quality of their food, but that is merely one-fifth of the equation. A great restaurant has an ambience that not only appeals to the patron’s sense of taste, but also to their senses of smell, touch, sight and ...
Views: 709 - Wake Up To Good News - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2019 from Rick Hanson"Tell the truth." It's the foundation of science, ethics, and relationships. But we have a brain that evolved to tell lies to help us survive. As I've written before, over several hundred million years our ancestors: Had to avoid two kinds of mistakes: thinking there's a tiger in the ...
Views: 704 - 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) - The Top 5 Ways to Boost Confidence Fast - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion Daly"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson, nineteenth-century American self-help pioneer. Ask yourself this question what is confidence? And a number of various answers may come to your mind. Such as confidence is the ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - The Amazing Power of the Human Mind - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Amazing Power of the Human Mind Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication, Mind Power, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology. Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - 4 Steps People Can Take When Reinventing Themselves - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Meghan BelnapAt the beginning of each year, people set their resolutions, hopes and visions for their lives. It's an exciting time because it feels like a fresh start. However, you can choose any time to reinvent yourself. You don't have to wait until January 1st comes around. Consider the following tips you ...
Views: 700 - How to change your attitude towards ...? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporIf you cannot influence the situation, change your attitude towards it. We all know about this. But HOW can you change your attitude towards something? It turns out that this is not so difficult if you understand the very mechanism of the formation of our attitude to reality. WHAT IS ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Positive Thinking Techniques for a Richer and Better Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Rhod JonesAre you a negative person who always thinks of the worst things that could happen? Do you always expect the worst case scenarios? Do you feel that something is missing in your life but don't know what it is? Below I've listed four positive thinking techniques for you to shake off the ...
Views: 700 - Honor Your Mind - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your mind first by acknowledging how powerful the mind is. This is another jewel for self discovery. We are not our minds. We are spirit in physical form with a magnificent tool, our mind. The mind is best used for creating our life with intention and purpose in union with the ...
Views: 699 - Staying Positive- 5 Reasons To Maintain A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Rhod JonesWhen we go through tough times in our life, staying positive can often seem impossible. However hard you try you just can’t seem to lift yourself out of the doldrums, your head is filled with negativity and you’re crippled with fear with what the future has in store. Despite these ...
Views: 698 - A Woman's Guide To Everything: On Neurons And Brains - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Gigi WolfA new neuron sounds like it could be a new car. The Neuron would be a compact and efficient car, but up to new challenges. Older model Neurons would have trouble being found in parking lots, or get lost going somewhere. Actually, I am talking about the brainy kind of neuron; the neuron that ...
Views: 697 - 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 - 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 - A Mystic’s Midsummer Musings: “Once You Get a Taste for the Real Soul Food, Junk Food Loses Its Flavor” - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2022 from joan pancoeTo view all images and activate all links (recommended): https://joanpancoe.com/2022/07/26/a-mystics-midsummer-musings-once-you-get-a-taste-for-the-real-soul-food-junk-food-loses-its-flavor/ Let body needs dwindle and soul decisions increase. Diminish what you give your physical self. Your ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - 12 Powerful Tips to Experience More Happiness In Your Life - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Ed DuPreezAbraham Lincoln once astutely observed that "most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be". In other words, they decide how happy they will be. Happiness is your choice. It’s a powerful idea! Most people live their lives as if they have no control over their own ...
Views: 689(2 votes) - Dealing With Doubt - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Lora YoungPeople have their share of amazing attributes. Whether it’s acts of kindness, bravery, courage, altruism, or selfless love, these qualities can make others believe in the goodness of humanity. Self-doubt is a difficult thing to handle, not just because of its cynical nature, but also because ...
Views: 688 - mental health - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Saira MunsifMENTAL HEALTH At present, people's understanding of mental health is still at a relatively shallow stage. They consider themselves to be one of the mentally healthy groups if they perceive their senses as normal, control their behaviors, take care of their own diet, and work (learn). But this ...
Views: 688 - Why Are We Meditating In The First Place? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Marika CharalambousWhy Meditate? This is a good question. What might surprise you is the fact that there isn’t one specific answer. There are many answers on why to meditate and each person will have their own unique reason for starting this practice. But before getting to all the reasons that you should add ...
Views: 688(3 votes) - Are you seeking for gratification or happiness? Understand between what is gratification and happiness - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mykim TranDo you think it is important for you to take action to improve your community or society? Have you ever stop yourself from taking action to try to improve your community or society because you believe that one person cannot make a difference? Do you feel like it would be a waste of your time to ...
Views: 686 - Election In These United States - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Karen KillianAs if we didn't have enough junk in our inboxes every day, now for the next two months, we have the barrage of political cartoons. Some are silly, some vicious, some are intelligently satirical, and some are just stupid. But to me, not one is particularly good for us. We live in an energetic ...
Views: 686 - You Can't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes - Confidence Is a Must - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyWhy, is it that almost everyone is afraid to make mistakes? One of the biggest obstacles that stop people from achieving anything in life is the thought of making a terrible mistake. But the funny thing is making mistakes is a very important part of life, so why are people so afraid of ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Book Review: You Are Your Choices - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Positive Psychology has three central concerns: positive emotions, positive individual traits, and ...
Views: 685 - Relative - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from HECTOR LOPEZTwo months ago Sara had gotten the idea from her 3rd grade teacher to start a flower garden. “Then you can wake up in the morning on Mother’s Day and simply make a bouquet of flowers from your own garden! Your mommies would love that!” she had said. Sara loved the idea and quickly went to ...
Views: 684 - The Power of the Spirit to Shatter Our Trance and Heal - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Emmett MillerSpirituality is the process of distinguishing between the superficial and the essential. In our high-speed world there is only time for the superficial, (choose more current examples – the Kardashian’s, etc. the Honey Boo Boos, the Paris Hiltons, the Beavis and Buttheads. Instead of going to the ...
Views: 683 - Using Affirmations to Become a Happier Person - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Mary DavisUsing Affirmations to Become a Happier Person One of the best things about integrating posi-talk affirmations into your daily routine is that they are free and effective. Almost anyone can quickly learn to use them. Posi-talk can swiftly and successfully lead to finding more happiness in ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - The Importance of Character Education for Children - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from CHERIE ScheurichThe increase in violence/shootings/bombings, bullying, threats, and judgment in the U.S. is spiraling out of control. Americans are afraid to send their children to school or attend public events. Kids can’t even play outside these days for fear of being abducted or shot on the street. Something ...
Views: 681 - Ask Questions - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 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: 680 - We Are Alike & We Are Different - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2021 from William CottringerWe Are Alike & We Are Different By Bill Cottringer “It is a darn shame that we spend so much time arguing and being annoyed with our differences, and not enough time understanding and celebrating them.” ~The Author. An important insight to apply for success is knowing the ...
Views: 680 - 4 Steps to Decluttering Your Life for Minimal Daily Stress - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2019 from Meghan BelnapDo you find yourself getting to bed later and later every night? Are your weekends filled with never-ending lists of chores? When your lifestyle is cramping your mood, then it may be time to get rid of the most stressful things. We talk about four things you can do to give yourself some room to ...
Views: 677 - What is the Origin Of Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe origin of all thoughts, good or bad, lies in our past life. Our opinions given in past life create the thoughts that we get in this life. How are thoughts generated? •Every time we give a specific opinion, automatically atoms are attracted and get charged into our body accordingly. •A ...
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