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- Stress Busters: 12 small habits that can make a BIG difference ! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Maria Annell1. Pretend to yawn – and welcome the real one that will inevitably follow ! (Not for use during corporate meetings…) 2. When working long hours on the computer, make sure you take a break at least every hour. Stand up, stretch, drink some water, yawn… Use a friendly timer if you tend to ...
Views: 2650(8 votes) - 25 Top Life Happiness Quotations - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Grampa KenThe best of self-help quotations dealing with stress, anger, worry, fear. Positive tips on living healthfully, confidently, happily, peacefully. Good ideas for life in just a few words from Grampa's personal collection of popular sayings, selected from tens of thousands, tuned to his needs ...
Views: 2633(7 votes) - How do you perceive life? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatHow do you perceive life? By Pierre Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformation Coach The story of the two frogs Two frogs fell in a small well. They both started asking themselves what they should now do. One said: ‘Let us try to climb and get out of this well. We shall then be free to see the world.’ ...
Views: 2631(6 votes) - Getting Feedback After Sex (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIn previous pieces*, I have covered how sex is not a one-way experience (in ‘Don’t Lie Back and Think of England’), as well as how sex can be like an elephant in the bedroom when it comes to communicating any problems that might be occurring. This week, I would like to suggest ways in which we ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - Near Death Experiences Resulting from Attempted Suicides - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranSummary: Messages from near death experiences resulting from unsuccessful suicide attempts tell us a lot about the impropriety behind the act. Even though the impropriety is generally felt by all, the inside story of it reveals a great deal more. - - - - - - - People ...
Views: 2598(3 votes) - The Psychology Behind our Mood and Reactions - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael O'GradyHave you ever started off a day feeling great, then…WHAM…out of no where, you find yourself in a foul mood? You wonder, “What happened to put me in this mood?” You try to point out the last person, place or thing you contacted. But there’s much more to it than that. There is a term used ...
Views: 2591(1 vote) - Eradicate Bad Habits the Easy Way - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyDo you have a bad habit like biting your nails, or twiddling with your hair? Maybe you can't help excavating your nose and ears - a habit that should definitely be eradicated! Well, if you do, the good news is that bad habits can be broken. The first thing you need to do is to admit to ...
Views: 2590(2 votes) - Releasing the Mind from its own Self-imposed Burden – A Sacred Thing to Do! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2020 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Human beings on this planet are unaware of how much they burden their minds unnecessarily in the process of growing up. It is good to wake up to this unfortunate situation and release oneself from the burden to move towards a peaceful life. We then add a certain sacredness to our ...
Views: 2573(5 votes) - The Power of Words (Inspiring Article & Audio) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Danish AhmedHear a Special Audio Message about The Power of Words, right now. Click the "Play" button on the following web page. http://PlayAudioMessage.com/play.asp?m=83204&f=WFVHMV&ps=14&c=33CCFF&pm=2&h=29 Or, you can read the story here... The Power of Words "The Power of Words" was the ...
Views: 2553(24 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) - Stress Management & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantA lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water? " Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. "If ...
Views: 2548(6 votes) - 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) - Eliminate Wasteful Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Belinda LamsThe mind is amazing! As human beings, we have a unique ability to think and reason that far exceeds any other living thing. With this ability comes the choice to build up or tear down...to generate fear or courage...to be noble or degrading...all initiated by thoughts. Just as you can ...
Views: 2532(2 votes) - First Do No Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Glenda HandAre you an expert, or someone who considers his/herself to be extremely knowledgeable on a specific subject? Did you cure your physical or mental illness unconventionally? Do you have a product for sale that you say will change my life? Then please remember these four words: First Do No ...
Views: 2520(5 votes) - What Kids Need - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.What do Kids need? Children need to be seen and appreciated for who they are. Our job as an adult is to look at a child and ask, “Who can you be?” This means we create an atmosphere of curiosity and attention, which nurtures a child to find the essence of who they are. We support their way of ...
Views: 2511(4 votes) - Vulvas and vaginas are pink - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI didn’t know I had a vulva until I went to sex school. Don’t get me wrong. Of course, I do have a vulva (pronounced as ‘vuhl-vah’) and a vagina (pronounced ‘vha-gine-a’). I just didn’t know what they were called. I couldn’t even pronounce the word penis (pronounced as ‘pee-nis’) for that ...
Views: 2506(2 votes) - Journaling Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyJournaling is an excellent tool for dealing emotionally with almost any issue in life. The therapeutic applications of journal writing are endless. But it's also true that sometimes you feel stuck, unable to make a move in any direction, and not even able to sit down comfortably with your ...
Views: 2498(6 votes) - Thought Patterns You Want to Adopt and Drop - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Marc FreyResearch by leading universities in the field of cognitive and behavioral science proves the existence of so called “automatic thoughts”, i.e. thoughts that come to mind involuntarily and effortlessly as an automatic response to certain stimuli. These are the thoughts that ultimately determine ...
Views: 2498 - How's Your Mental Fitness? Take This Quiz and Find Out - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill ColeHow fit do you consider yourself? You can be fit in any number of arenas--financial, health, physical, etc. You consult doctors, financial planners, chiropractors, CPA's, tax analysts, bankers, stock brokers, nutritionists, tennis pros, golf pros, physical therapists, fitness trainers and anyone ...
Views: 2496(12 votes) - INTUITION TIPS: DISCERNMENT - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim WawroIntuition is a most valuable guide when it is strong and reliable. But intuition has defied scientific study, perhaps because it is different from the five human senses that are the starting point of scientific inquiry. Great minds - Descartes, Freud, Jung, de Chardin, Jaynes - have struggled to ...
Views: 2485(3 votes) - Meditation is a Memory Enhancer - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Ron WhiteSome people may think that meditation and “finding your chi” is for people who are a little off center, or are still living in the sixties. The fact is more and more people are seeing the value of meditation as a way to take the stress out of their lives, increase their mental stamina, and ...
Views: 2484 - Patience; Life Lesson #16 - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Corey SondrupLife Lesson SIXTEEN Patience “Patience and passage of time do more than strength and fury.” -Comte De Buffon Definition: Patience involves our ability to master the journey not the destination. Synonyms: Diving Timing, Trust, Letting go, knowing, ...
Views: 2480(2 votes) - ***Any Crisis is an Opportunity to Change Direction in your Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAny crisis is an opportunity for healing. The word “crisis” comes from the Greek and means “turning point in a disease.” So a crisis is truly an opportunity for a turning point in our lives. However, most people don’t realize their crises as an opportunity and so the opportunity is lost. ...
Views: 2471 - 10 Simple Ways to Love Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIf you want to be a healthy, happy person, it’s very important to learn to love the person you see in the mirror. Although loving yourself can be very challenging if you grew up in a dysfunctional family, it’s definitely worth the time and effort! Whether you feel stressed, anxious or ...
Views: 2464(8 votes) - Positive Affirmations or Negative Affirmations - You Choose! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealOne of the most powerful tools we can use to change our beliefs and our behaviors is the tool known as affirmations. Affirmations are simple, short, strong messages that we send to ourselves, by repeating them out loud or silently. Affirmations can also be written. There’s a good reason ...
Views: 2462(5 votes) - Stupid, Fat and Ugly. Or? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ken FieldsWho has not been called stupid, fat or ugly at some time in their life? And, who has not felt hurt by such comments? Even as an adult, to be called any one of those can be hurtful. And, also, to be called the opposite of any one of those would make us feel great. How would you feel if you were ...
Views: 2462(3 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) - Why is Personal Transformation From The Inside So Important? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleTransformed (wo)man can now FLI…on his/her own!... or Engendering FLI (The Feel like It) factor @ work. Billions are spent annually on skills training in South Africa and 80% of it is wasted. Typically around 1%-3% of annual salary budgets are apparently invested in people development, and ...
Views: 2461 - How to Handle Negative People - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kimberley CohenDo you put on your running shoes and make a mad dash? Hide behind your desk? Try to stay clear of them, or avoid them all together? Do you sometimes find yourself or your mood changing when you are around them? Maybe you become frustrated, impatient, angry, or you try to change their ...
Views: 2457(4 votes) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2456(6 votes) - The Importance of Positive Self Affirmations - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostIn order to address the importance of self affirmations, one must first know the definition of the word 'self'. The dictionary defines 'self' as the true nature of a person. It is the 'self' which makes one person different from other people. This might be termed 'the individuality of a person'. ...
Views: 2455 - 8 Easy Ways Your Shoelaces Can Help You Become Jubilant - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Harry Warman______THE SCIENCE BEHIND SHOELACE TYING Almost always, you put on either your right shoe initially or your left shoe. Usually, you tie your shoes by either passing the right-hand lace around back of the left-hand lace, or vice versa. Tomorrow morning decide which shoe you put on first and ...
Views: 2454(7 votes) - BECOME AN IMAGINATION EXPERT - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from James Mapes“What you do is create a vision of what you want to be and then live into that picture as if it were already true.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger The word “imagination” has always resonated deep within my soul. In my imagination, I can go anywhere, be anyone and accomplish anything. As a child, I ...
Views: 2449(2 votes) - Fear as a Powerful Motivator - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jason MagillThis week I wanted to post about fear and how it can greatly limit our potential but when used correctly can also be a very powerful motivator. Here’s to a week of channeling your fears! Feeling afraid, there’s no feeling like it. It is real and powerful. It creates intense physical ...
Views: 2445(2 votes) - College Bound Blues for Parents - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantIt's August, let's talk about your child leaving for college. Yes, I know it brings up many feelings. One minute you're laughing with them at a Blue Light Special, the next minute you're dissolving into tears. The thing about being a parent is that when we finally master one stage of ...
Views: 2441(14 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) - Ombivalence - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Ordin AshlieOMBIVALENCE: as a state of mind and body; a philosophy. A statement of personal reality; I am ombivalent. Ombivalent: (ombi-valent) pronounced om-biv-a-lent ombi ( from the Swahili meaning “request”) om (aum) of the Hindu; representing the divine energy united in its three ...
Views: 2437 - ***To See Things Change in the World, we Must Change the Way we See Things - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn order to see things change in the world, we must change the way we see things! The Integrated Ascended Master realizes that the world we see is a projection of our own thinking. What we see in the world is determined by our own thinking. There is a way of thinking that can give us ...
Views: 2436(3 votes) - What is Hypnosis Without Trance? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Antonio PerezWhat is Hypnosis Without Trance? Before I tell you what Hypnosis Without Trance is I want to tell you who came up with the idea of HWT. Meet James Tripp. Brilliant man. Hard working. Always up for a challenge he decided to come up with his own style of Hypnosis. While there are many ...
Views: 2432 - Personal Power, Cosmic Timing, and Actualizing; Amazing Stories about Connections and Reconnections - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Stephanie AltMetaphysical teaching through the ages has proposed that fostering a certain mentality will connect us to the esoteric and the supernatural. Meditation, positive affirmations, focused breath and movement, are all spiritual practices which guide one to develop a sense of inner connection to the ...
Views: 2429 - Low Self-Esteem Is Dangerous - Some Techniques To Deal With It - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Sawas DeeLow self-esteem is a characteristic of the person from a psychological point of view, but nevertheless it’s a good idea to view it as a disease. It’s similar to a disease in the fact that it brings lots of negative impact in your life. From the overall feeling of worthlessness, through the ...
Views: 2421(2 votes) - Shrinky's Advice: A Lonely 64-Year-Old. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Glenn BergerGA writes: I am 64 years old. I have arthritis in my knees. I stand up all day at work and ride a bus which takes hours to and from. I work on Saturdays and Sundays so that cuts out almost all of my social time I would have at church. Funds are very tight. Any suggestions for how to deal ...
Views: 2418 - Time to Unpack Your Luggage - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Shayn CutinoThe summer months usually bring the opportunity for a vacation to an exciting, or perhaps simply relaxing, destination. Have you made the annual visit to your parents who live on the other side of the country? Is there a particular beach house that you rent with your family every year with the ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - Dressing Yourself in Fashion According to Your Body Shape - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Ryan RiveraWhat's fashionable and what's not Women love to dress up. Shopping is a hobby and accessorizing is a joy not understood by many especially men. However, even how much you'd love to wear that dress you saw on the window of one of those boutiques you walked by you know it might not look good on ...
Views: 2413(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) - Barriers to Living a Happy Life - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Pat MussieuxIn the last article, I referenced the 4 major barriers to living a happy life. The first major barrier is Habits (you can get a copy of that issue by visiting my website at www.steps2happiness.com). In this issue, we will examine the second major barrier – attitudes! Now, we all know that ...
Views: 2406(2 votes) - Bride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rosanna HallerBride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips Your wedding cake is sure to be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever serve. Many LDS couples cringe at the thought of spending $800 on a single cake – after all, haven’t we been taught to be thrifty? While you may not be able to take ...
Views: 2400(84 votes) - 6 Powerful Suggestions to Stop Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Kassie LyneHaving realized just how harmful negative thoughts can be, many people tend to express interest in knowing how they can stop such thoughts. Thus, a question typically put across to counselors by their clients is ‘how do I stop negative thoughts.’ It is not a very easy question to answer, when ...
Views: 2392(2 votes) - Regain Your Emotional Balance in These Challenging Times! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Lily MarsEven in the best of times, life can be challenging. Sometimes failing health or loss of a job may be at the root of our concerns. Other times it may be smaller things, such as feeling left out, being criticized or feeling judged by others that sends us for a loop. And that’s the focus of this ...
Views: 2387 - Rupture and Repair: What I learned about Healing from my Broken Leg - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Meredith HinesThree months ago, in a freak accident involving a puppy, a feral cat, and a nasty curb, I broke my leg in two places. After emergency surgery I awoke from my anesthesia haze and faced my most grueling physical teaching yet. Painful and frustrating as it was, this injury offered an incredible ...
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