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- Holiday Paranoia, Tips to Shine - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ann Marie O'DellJust when you have your life comfortably in a routine, and every day anxieties are overcome, along come the holidays. Will you loose your stability, or embrace the day? Some see the holidays as a grueling Russian roulette on icy roads to see family, or stranded in weather blocked air ports ...
Views: 2528(1 vote) - ***Solutions: Women and Stress - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet Nestorby Janet Gallagher Nestor, MA, LPC, DCEP Holistic Mental Health Therapist Most women are multi-taskers. Our culture says we can do it all: Get a good education, be an engaging conversationalist, be beautiful, marry, have children, keep a size 6 figure, have a career, clean the house, drive ...
Views: 2519(7 votes) - The Adjustment Bureau: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperMy interest in this film came about after hearing that it was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Blade runner, Next, Minority Report and Total Recall are just a few of the films that have been based on his stories. The storyline 'Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate ...
Views: 2517 - Pros And Cons Of Gastric Weight Loss Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Neelima ReddyLosing weight can be very difficult especially for those who are morbidly obese. Studies proved that people who are overweight are more prone to sickness and are likely to acquire ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases. There are times when dieting and exercise ...
Views: 2510 - Can Hypnosis Cure Insomnia? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tracks To RelaxInsomnia or difficulty falling asleep affects over 64 million people in North America and millions more around the world. Although insomnia can be a symptom of other health problems, for many people it is simply an inability to calm the mind that keeps them awake. It's also a self perpetuating ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - The CAGED System Is Destroying Your Guitar Playing - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Tom HessCAUTION: If you are a guitar player currently using the CAGED system…STOP NOW. If you don’t, you will start developing these 7 problems in your guitar playing: Problem #1: Your Guitar Solos Will Bore People To Death If you want to play great guitar solos, don’t use the ...
Views: 2499 - Stress Reducers and the Difference Between Men and Women. - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Robin EschlerMen and women respond to stress very differently. As in childbirth, women’s bodies release a chemical, oxytocin (ahk-see-toe-sin). This chemical has a calming effect and is also found at higher levels in breastfeeding mothers. Estrogen, the predominant female hormone, boosts the effects of ...
Views: 2493(3 votes) - 5 Free meditation mobile applications for your Android device - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Doug HoseckMeditation mobile applications More and more people are turning to their mobile devices for meditation tracks, tips & techniques. The great news is that there is already an array of great apps available & more being added every day. I will show you 5 free meditation mobile applications ...
Views: 2482 - Top Three Mantras to Live by for a Happier and Healthier Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthControl the things you can Life is full of situations that are out of your control, there is no way around that fact. Focusing on what you can control is what will reduce stress and anxiety and ultimately put you back in the driver’s seat. Making your surroundings your own at the office ...
Views: 2481 - Keep It Simple – Effective Meditation Techniques During Quiet Time - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbYou are never too young or too old to benefit from meditation. With the increasing pace of life, having quiet time each day can be very beneficial. You may have noticed the increasing market of numerous and different meditation techniques, including guided meditation books, CDs and DVDs. I have ...
Views: 2470(2 votes) - Mindfulness: The New Zen of Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Lynda KlauLynda Klau, Ph.D. Published in Global Association For Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, Summer 09 As a licensed psychologist and business coach who has spent over two decades helping people who work in various business environments and professions - from the corporate world to small ...
Views: 2467(3 votes) - Taking a Part-Time Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane CranstonAre you envious of people who can go on vacation and not give work, home, or other obligations a thought? I use to be but then decided it really wasn’t the right mindset for me. As many of you know, I am an advocate of “the blended life” (to read more take a look at my past article on the ...
Views: 2466 - ***Fine-Tuning Your Affirmations For Maximal Benefit - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel BenorA recent study revealed that positive affirmations may actually make some people feel worse instead of better. Psychologists Joanne V. Wood and John W. Lee from the University of Waterloo, and W.Q. Elaine Perunovic from the University of New Brunswick found that people with low self esteem who ...
Views: 2464 - tips to reduce stress and anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAnxiety and Stress Turn off anxiety with passionflower tea • As effective as prescription anti-anxiety medications. • The tea won’t make you feel foggy in comparison to many prescription drugs. • The herb balances chemical receptors in the brain which causes a sedative effect easing ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Improving Self-Esteem With Positive Affirmations And Therapeutic Relaxation Music - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dr Harry HenshawPositive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our ...
Views: 2461 - How Meditation Techniques Compare -- Zen, Mindfulness, Transcendental Meditation and more - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Kevin Blairby Jeanne Ball Meditation shopping? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Yet millions of Americans are seeking tools to turn within. As a nation we've tried to fix our problems with everything from psychotherapy and Prozac to positive thinking and politics. Now people everywhere are ready to close ...
Views: 2457(1 vote) - Surviving Your Wedding: Stress-Free Wedding Tips - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Cherie JohnsonIt's down to the wire, and you find yourself pulling out your hair because the florist is slow at returning your calls, the tailor is taking too long to alter your gown, and you can't decide which dish to serve at the reception. It's enough to make anyone go crazy, but surviving wedding stress ...
Views: 2455(3 votes) - Water Fountains for the Garden and Home- Six Common Asian Themes - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThere are a number of recurring themes and symbols in Asian fountains. These decorative accent pieces draw influences from feng-shui theory and elegant Zen gardens. Having an understanding of six common symbols used in garden fountains will enable you to create a relaxing, pleasing ...
Views: 2451 - RIHANNA: THE JOURNEY TO SUPER STARDOM - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from James GriffithFrom small-time beauty pageants and talent contests to ruling the hearts of millions worldwide, Rihanna’s rise to super-stardom and glory is as thrilling as it is surreal. Born on the remote island of Saint Michael, Barbados, she could never have foreseen the kind of success that would later ...
Views: 2446 - Get Beautiful Skin With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Jake RhodesIt is said that the quality of your skin is a reflection on your inner health. So if you find yourself with skin problems such as acne rosacea, flakiness or psoriasis it may be that you have an internal imbalance. There are many skin creams, scrubs and various other products on the market but ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - Be Flexible - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow flexible are you? For me, it depends - on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I look throughout my life (now and in the past), I realize that the situations, relationships, and ...
Views: 2411(2 votes) - Soothe Your Soul in your enchanted garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandIn our hectic lifestyle, it is important that we take the time to "smell the roses" and "listen to the birds singing". By creating a sacred space where you can become relaxed and unwind, your body is in a better position to rejuvenate and heal. What better place then in the natural setting ...
Views: 2393(2 votes) - Using Positive Songs: 21 Ways To Use For Healthy & Balanced Natural Highs - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleUsing positive songs can definitely make life easier and more enjoyable. When we know how to accentuate our life with the songs, we can get simple natural highs from everyday activities and gain a much deeper appreciation for the more common elements of our day. Positive songs, including ...
Views: 2388(1 vote) - Dear Mimi: How Do I Stay Relaxed in Everyday LIfe? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Lese DuntonDear Mimi: Although I exercise and meditate regularly, I find it difficult to keep the results with me in everyday life. Any ideas why? This is a common occurance. One can turn on the Internet and almost daily find tips on relaxation and tension removal. So, considering how many of us are ...
Views: 2383 - Real estate in Toronto - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Christina XioToronto is a well known Canadian city that is situated in Ontario. It is a very beautiful city full of natural sceneries scattered all over the city. It is one of the most populous cities in Canada and has a lot of facilities. The city is developing very quickly and the population is also ...
Views: 2373(3 votes) - Splendor in the Grass: Garden Parties - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Angela TunnerImagine being surrounded in the open air by the most magnificent gardens, green lush grass, rambling rose bushes, loose beautiful bunches of flowers and greenery all swirling about. Placed amidst this natural wonder are chairs all around the gardens, large Turkish rugs spread out on the lawn, ...
Views: 2364 - Healthy Sleep Forever - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Mika ElaDo you just roll in bed night after night trying to fall asleep? Do you easily wake up in the night and not go back to sleep? Then these proven rules of healthy sleep are for you. The S&S bedroom rule The bed is only for two s-things – sex and sleep. Any other activities are undesirable. ...
Views: 2353(2 votes) - Documentary Filmmaker Elena Beloff Editing Film on Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Tony SokolElena Beloff is a documentary filmmaker whose first film, Zaritsas: Russian Women in New York, was produced by Vincent Vincent D’Onofrio and shown at film festivals around the country. It was ultimate picked up by on RTVi and shown on Russian and Polish language channels in America, and later ...
Views: 2341 - Kickstart your spirituality growth with Capoeira - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Mike ExhauntTwo men, dress in a white, baggy pants crouched face to face in front of a musician with a berimabau. A rhythmic melody began playing. The two men clasp hands, bow their heads and began spin slowly as if in a quiet trance. Then, they slowly spin away in a cartwheel like manner, tumbling into the ...
Views: 2341 - How To Practice Guitar To Quickly Get Your Skills Back After Being Away From Guitar For A Long Time - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2014 from Tom HessIf you are just now getting back into practicing guitar after being away from your instrument for a while, you probably noticed one thing: your guitar playing skills have dropped a lot! Don’t worry, I understand exactly how you feel...several years ago I finished a world tour, and decided ...
Views: 2338 - Go for sash windows or casement windows? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from chris inmanCasement Windows or Sash Windows? Choosing the right windows for your home is essential because if you pick wrong, you could be spending lots to correct it. So how are you supposed to decide between all the different styles of windows? Most popular are either casement windows or sash windows, ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Once You Have Had a Kahuna, You Will Never Go Back! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Nigel CoatesSo, you are not feeling 100%. Work is full of stress, family life is running you ragged, and the bills are never ending. If you could just have a 'time-out' to recharge and refresh, life would be wonderful! Well, when was your last Massage? When did you last take time away from the pressures ...
Views: 2334(2 votes) - How To Improvise Killer Rock Guitar Solos - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Tom HessDo you lack the improvisational skills needed to be able to come up with great rock guitar solos in the moment? The truth is, many guitar players are in the same situation as you. In fact, most guitarists ‘want’ to be able to play awesome solos, but for some reason only a few actually ‘can’. So ...
Views: 2331 - Some of the key benefits that a folding chair offers - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Wooden StreetA folding chair is an ideal choice as it can be used in different social events and also for everyday use in your house. They are lightweight portable chair which you can fold it flat or store them in a stack or a row. Folding chairs are a great option if you have invited a large number of ...
Views: 2328 - Introducing Yoga to Children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from marneta viegasRelax Kids Introducing yoga and relaxation to children Children are being brought up in a world of noise and busyness. Busy parents, school pressures, additional after school activities, computer games and fast moving TV can all add to their stress levels. School tests, falling out with ...
Views: 2319(2 votes) - Kitchen Interior Design Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to finding kitchen interior design ideas, you may have come across many various photo galleries and interior design pictures to get inspired about your own kitchen theme and design. You may have noticed that when you search on the Internet, it is sometimes so ...
Views: 2318 - How To Play Tremolo Picking Guitar Technique Faster Than Ever - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Tom HessHave you just about given up on playing with faster tremolo picking technique? Don’t quit just yet! You are probably making the common error of thinking that faster hand speed leads to faster picking. This is not how it works! Let me tell you why... A huge amount of guitarists already ...
Views: 2315 - Money Maker Machine Discover The Smashing Idea Of This Roulette System Tool!!! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from hank hiltonWe have a Unique Roulette System Tool on the market. Initially, we analyzed several Roulette Systems and Tools, and we can freely say that almost all of them have nothing to do with making money online. For all our visitors we recommend to read the Money Maker Machine Reviews from our ...
Views: 2313(2 votes) - Top 10 Things To Do In NYC Over The Memorial Day Weekend - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Anna MolinTop 10 Things To Do In NYC Over The Memorial Day Weekend The Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. The Elite Travelers has compiled a list of the top 10 things to do in NYC over the Memorial Day Weekend. 1. Fleet Week 2011 will feature more than 3,000 ...
Views: 2294 - Let All Your Senses Speak - As You Heal - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneYour senses support your well being. Listen to the Wisdom of Your Body As humans, we experience the world through our five senses. Although each sense responds to stimuli in its own way, the brain is the common factor which organizes and interprets the sensations we experience. People born ...
Views: 2289(1 vote) - How Good of a “Relaxer” are You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparOk, I’ll admit it…I don’t relax very well.relax In fact the thought of not “doing” something is a bit terrifying to me. If I had to use a metaphor to describe myself, I would say I am like that big pink Energizer Bunny. It is the perfect example of how I go through life and a key ingredient ...
Views: 2283 - Increase Focus Through Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Elizabeth ScalaAs I was driving home through the city today I was distracted by all of the commotion outside of my car. Tractor trailers were banging and clanging quickly past me. On the sidewalk, construction workers were shouting to one another, finishing up the day's work. Loud noise, such as radios and car ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - Does Stress Cause Grey Hair? Brainwave Entrainment Can Give It Back Some Colour - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Wanina PetlockThere are a few reasons out there, that can contribute to the greying of our precious locks, none least of which is genetics. You can't run away from your family genes, I'm afraid. If your family stared turning white in their teens, as mine did, you probably will follow suit...thank God for ...
Views: 2259 - ***Awakening your Divine Potential and Aligning with the Diamond Self Within - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyWE ARE DIAMONDS! We are Diamonds! Each of us, as an indestructible, brilliant spark of the Divine, arrives on this Earth with a Divine Diamond Blueprint, or Divine Plan, that is imprinted with our Soul’s Divine Purpose and Highest Diamond Potential, ready and waiting to be awakened and ...
Views: 2248(7 votes) - Managing The Rage Inside You with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Zita StanleyIs it more of an effort to keep the facade of being calm and in control at work while the anger fumes inside you? France has introduced legislation to criminalise shouting and applies to both men and woman and to co-habiting couples as well as married couples. If you spend your day at work with ...
Views: 2248 - Guided Meditation - Instant Benefits for Busy People - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nigel CoatesWe live in a busy world. There is never enough time! Our priority lists start with the necessities such as family, work, cleaning and eating, and only when we juggle or sacrifice do we find the time for hobbies, personal development and dare I say it, Relaxation. And by relaxation I don't mean ...
Views: 2246(2 votes) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Vaporisation - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the most popular ways to use essential oils is by vaporisation. In other words, encouraging essential oils to evaporate into the air where they can be inhaled and the smell experienced throughout a room. This is sometimes referred to as "burning" essential oils, and candle operated ...
Views: 2240(8 votes) - TRON: Legacy: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I heard that the film was all about taking down the master control system I was instantly intrigued. Although I hadn't seen the first film I went with friends to see what it was all about. And with it being in Disney Digital 3D, I had a feeling it was going to be good. And after watching ...
Views: 2238 - It’s Easy To “Go Green” - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to help save our planet and “Go Green” then to start in your own backyard? Not only will you be helping Mother Nature by being environmentally friendly, but you can receive therapeutic benefits as well. Physical, emotional as well as spiritual well-being benefits can be ...
Views: 2231(2 votes) - The Delicate Balance Of Work And Play - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Dr. Jackie BlackLearning to play and have fun affirms a vital part of you and is a necessary part of building good self-esteem. The art of being is the order of the day; the art of knowing and accepting yourself; living in passion, joy and inner peace; and valuing play as an integral part of your ...
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