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- 3 Simple Ways to be Feel JOY TODAY - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from Barry ShoreSTRESS KILLS. JOY Heals. Reducing stress is one thing we all strive for, but what really is JOY? According to vocabulary.com, Joy is the emotion of pleasure and happiness. Joy can also be the very thing that delights you. It’s that feeling that comes over you when you know life is good and ...
Views: 2216(1 vote) - Books are FIRE in the Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Debbie BowieDo you want to sleep peacefully? Do you want to have sweet dreams? If so, it’s a good idea to become very conscious of what can influence you while you sleep. Most people have books and other reading material on their bedside tables. Some have a book or two and others have the equivalent ...
Views: 2215(1 vote) - Give Your Garden A Personal Touch - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGardens are not just for plants and flowers anymore. Gardens have become places of horticultural relaxation which hinges on health. What is your garden like? Is it a sanctuary where you go to retreat, refresh and rejuvenate? When you look at your home and garden, whether it’s a small or ...
Views: 2201(1 vote) - Wicked Musical Broadway - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from pamela JohnThe Wicked play is an adaptation of the book Wicked: the life and times of the Wicked Witches of the West, authored by Gregory Maguire. It is commonly referred to as the stage version of Wicked that is a ‘contemporized’ adaptation. According to the broadway musical play the stage ...
Views: 2177 - 10 Surefire Ways to Reduce Your Stress - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Lisa KnellerI never thought too much about the definition of the word stress until I began writing this article. The first definition has to do with importance being attached to a thing, i.e. "She stressed good manners in her household." The way we tend to think about the word stress these days is in ...
Views: 2175 - Patience... or Patient? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Holly BoydYou choose. It wasn’t that long ago that I was choosing the path of little resistance, which is what happens when you don’t make a decision – or even realize that there is a choice. My life and my health were spinning out of control and I was the first one to say “hey, if you had my ...
Views: 2172(1 vote) - Top 5 'Conventional' Music Career Approaches That Lead To Failure - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Tom HessTop 5 'Conventional' Music Career Approaches That Lead To Failure By Tom Hess Are you ready to start building a successful career in music, but uncertain about ‘what’ you need to do? Truth is, before you can become a successful professional musician you need to cleanse your ...
Views: 2170 - A Healthy Shadow - 3 Keys to Knowing Yours - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Barbara J. SempleToday the shadow effect is in the news. What if I told you that you have a perfect health spiritual double? It’s true. It’s kind of an avatar connection like the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna in the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita. An inseparable best friend, healthy light force shadow ...
Views: 2169(4 votes) - Everything About Ice Fishing Sleds - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Justin LockAn ice fishing sled is an extremely valuable tool. It is used by anglers to haul their gear to their favorite ice fishing locations. Ice fishing sleds are even more important if you are bringing heavy equipment such as a gas powered auger or your shelter to your ice hole. Ice fishing sleds ...
Views: 2168 - ESPN Wide World of Sports: Where Championship Meets - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Rahel BanisilESPN Wide World of Sports: Where Championship Meets There is so much to discover about the beautiful and captivating ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.It’s a multi-million dollar world class sports complex located in the center of Walt Disney World Resort. The 220-acre complex embracing ...
Views: 2150 - The Beach - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Don Neviaser,While sitting on a sandy beach one bright and warm fall day I listen to the ancient sounds that emanate my way. A myriad of seabirds cry while searching for a feast, A wind blows soft across my ears while heading straight due east. Before me countless sun drops dance upon a watery ...
Views: 2142 - Get in Touch With Nature - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to reflect, meditate, daydream or just to take a break from a hectic lifestyle, then to retreat to your own backyard sanctuary. Get back to Nature by spending time in your garden as you prepare your soil, plant, weed and enjoy your harvest. Not only will you enjoy the beauty ...
Views: 2141 - 12 Great Ways to Unwind After a Long Day at Work - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Adam RushRelax. Even saying the word triggers the “ah” feeling we all get when we give ourselves the opportunity to simply relax. And, as we all can attest to, one of the best times of day to relax is after a long day at work. There is no single universal answer as to how to unwind after a long ...
Views: 2113 - Meditation & Thinking - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Debra HardingMeditation and Thinking Over the years I have learned one thing for sure about meditation, and that is that everyone’s experience is their experience. In other words, never compare your experience with someone else’s. Your experience is as valid as anyone else’s. Meditation is a form of self ...
Views: 2112 - 20 ways to relax without spending money - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Marilyn VinchyLife can be tough, with trials and tribulations waiting to bring stress at every turn. So here are 50 tips to help you relax without worrying about another stressful thing - money! Before Work The morning routine is all-important for getting you going for the day, and scientists have shown ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - Chanting with Krishna Das - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Lese DuntonThe pews at the Church of St. Paul and St.Andrews, on 86th Street and West End Avenue, filled up as soon as the doors opened. Gentle folk, smiling and politely allowing one another to take choice seats near the make-shift stage, unhurriedly poured around the benches. Ms. Nina Rao, master ...
Views: 2111 - Bates Boots and Haix Boots: Comfort, style and great looks! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Mike RichardFor comfort, great looks and style, the most suitable boots are the Bates boots. In the year 1885, these shoes came into the market and were initially manufactured as dress shoes. In today’s time, bate boots are one of the most popular brands used by law enforcement and the US military. This ...
Views: 2108 - Relax Away Your Cellulite: The Link Between Stress and Cellulite - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Terri WindhamWhen you are in good health, your body can easily get rid of the wastes it temporarily accumulates as part of day-to-day living. However, when you tired or overwhelmed, it becomes more difficult for your body to dispose of these wastes, which results in cellulite. Unfortunately, this is a ...
Views: 2105 - Experience Of Gratitude In A New Year - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartWould it not be nice to have the feeling of gratitude twenty-four hours a day? Not just the idea or thought, but that feeling of gratitude that makes so many burdens easier to face. Unfortunately, we tend to evaluate others and ourselves continually in our search for better things, better ...
Views: 2102(1 vote) - Growth of the spine and related problem - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from abigel daveMany type of health related problem we face if we no maintain our body by physical related treatment healthy problem and use the new strategies and work properly on the spine related problem for related physical problem, we work on Back pain, related to spine function and other way of relax ...
Views: 2097 - TEN BEST MARIAH CAREY SONGS OF ALL TIME - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from James GriffithKnown for her stunning five octave voice, melismatic style and elastic talent, Mariah Carey has transformed effortlessly from pop to R&B to Hip Hop and has justified being compared to the likes of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. In fact she has gone ahead and done them one better by composing ...
Views: 2083 - The Fine Art Of Chill-axing - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Adele AlfanoThe other day I was driving to a speaking engagement. As I am driving, a small crack on my window (which I have ignored for a year!) started to crack and spread before my eyes. As I went over every bump, the windshield crack started to get longer and longer. Getting out of the car at a rest ...
Views: 2073 - Reduce Stress Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonOur world is changing with ever increasing speed and many people are finding it difficult to keep pace and cope on a daily basis. Although no one can control the world at large, individuals do have the power to be in charge of their personal world by controlling stress and their responses to ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - Peaceful, Easy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Leah GuyWhy are so many people resistant to the M word? We know it's good for us and, it only takes 10 minutes a day. So why aren’t you doing it? If you’re a self-proclaimed type-A-functional-ADD person like me, your answer to that question is probably “Uhh,” and on to the next thing you go. Meditation ...
Views: 2055(6 votes) - ***Natural Stress Therapy made possible with Water Fountains: - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthAs a part of evolution Man has been on a constant upward slide of developing and exploiting technology in all forms possible and in the race for success he seldom gets time for himself. Human body is constantly under stress both external and internal owing to the machine-like life that we lead. ...
Views: 2054(4 votes) - 6 Tips to Stop Burnout Before It Starts - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mark FooPeople suffering from burnout may experience a number of physical and emotional problems, including exhaustion, anxiety and depression. If you're burned out but you won't change your lifestyle in substantial ways, health problems as severe as heart attacks or strokes may be in your future. ...
Views: 2048(3 votes) - Winning the war on worry - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Rhonda RabowWhy do we worry? Why is it so hard to stop? These are the questions I often hear from my clients. They tell me how it affects their lives on a daily basis, how it depletes their happiness and stops them from being all they could be because of their fears. They describe this worry as an ...
Views: 2048 - Meditation Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Cheryl HitchcockMeditation can change your life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's really true. A simple meditation practice will not only bring you into alignment with the Universe and your purpose, but it also connects your energy to everyone else. Practicing meditation is something ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - Stress : The natural Born Killer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Joel SaldanhaOur bodies are meant to function like well oiled machines. The human body has the most complex anatomy of any living species. However, with the hustle and bustle of the chaotic society we live in, the most common and potentially fatal condition we fall prey to is that of stress. The ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - The Gap Between Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn PorterPerhaps you’ve never thought about having a gap between your thoughts and maybe cannot imagine it right now. After all, our thoughts tumble one right after the other, oftentimes overlapping. I’ve heard we can entertain hundreds of thoughts per minute but only about 5 or 6 ever reach our mind to ...
Views: 2029 - Creative Thinking And Increasing Workplace Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rick CarterThe pressure and stress focused on increasing workplace productivity is getting to be almost unbearable: More companies are feeling that they have to be profitable at all costs, and that cost is usually your time and health. And usually that stress is compounded by the feeling that there is ...
Views: 2027(3 votes) - Ideas for a Sunny Spring Season - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Debbie ProbstHippity hoppity, Easter is on its way, and what a better time and place than the great outdoors to spend your Easter or spring break! If you like mountain views, rambling rivers, and outdoor activities, check out our suggestions for the ultimate mountain spring adventure. While these ideas are ...
Views: 2027 - Balancing Work and Life: 8 Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Karel MurrayAs a woman entrepreneur who travels a lot for work, I know it's hard to balance work and life. Because I travel so much, I constantly find myself watching the behavior of other people. The variety of personalities always astounds me. During a recent two week stint where I spoke at five ...
Views: 2026(2 votes) - Camping - Safe and Convenient - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Justin DavisLooking back, we can surely notice how our lifestyle has changed even in just a span of 10 years. Today, we see a lot changes in our environment, buildings are sprouting here and there. We used to have fun spending time outdoors with friends and family. It takes us away from the burden and ...
Views: 2024 - Clutter Clearing in the Bedroom Begins with Your Bed - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieEasily the biggest piece of furniture in the room, the bed can have a profound impact on both the health of its occupants and the quality of the relationship of a couple. It is important to consider the comfort of the mattress and the history of the mattress and bed frame. Your bed should be ...
Views: 2017 - Why is Chocolate so special - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Flower n FernsSandra Boynton, a famous American humorist once said, Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate. You can laugh on that, but it’s true! When in doubt about what to gift and how to gift, come to Flower n Ferns and click on chocolates! The exquisite chocolates melt in ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - 35 Affirmations That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2018 from Carmen HarraWords are responsible for everything we hold to be true; We believe the things we believe because someone spoke them to us. But in our day to day lives, we rarely recognize the magnitude of our speech. We tell ourselves both good and bad things every day, often without paying attention to what ...
Views: 2013 - Quiescence Music Gives Away Free Piano Lesson and 342 Page Book! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Edward WeissWho says you have to be a gifted genius to create your own unique piano compositions? Not Edward Weiss, educator, author and composer who’s just completed his first full length book on doing just that – turning anyone into a “virtual virtuoso” in as little as 30 days – even if they’ve never ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - 3 Steps to Come Across the Right Full Body Massage Spa Near You - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2018 from Ron SpencerAsk anyone who has been to a spa and experienced its benefits, and you wouldn’t get a negative review on it. The experience is such that makes it synonymous with ‘BLISS’. The serene ambience, the right hands tantalising the painful areas of the body and an hour of peace is all ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - How To Find Balance In Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Mary Kay ThillI have found the key to feeling good is balance. Easier said than done. For most of us, our daily grind seems out of whack and hectic. How do you find time for yourself in order to live a more balanced life? The points I offer below have been made many times before. They seem simple and ...
Views: 2004 - Backyard Renovation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Rose McGowanTransforming a conventional backyard from overgrown to outstanding can be done on a low budget with clever design and budgeting ideas. It is important to keep in mind that the area's climate will play a role in how the backyard is planned; a wet climate will make maintaining wood that isn’t ...
Views: 2000 - Ways to Refurbish Nightstands - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Donovan TillettAre you currently seeking to overhaul your bedroom nightstands? Too often, our home improvement and interior style projects come to a halt mainly because an individual in our household is attached to the old furniture or original construction of the residence. Having said that, refurbishing ...
Views: 2000 - 3 Reasons Why Weight Training Reduces Stress And Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAre you stressed out and tired of not being happy? Perhaps you are not paying enough attention to yourself. While many stress reduction techniques are available, I would like to discuss weight training as a stress reduction technique. The payoff for a regular weight lifting routine is ...
Views: 1999(1 vote) - Instant Stress Relief – Complete Relaxation in 10 Minutes with Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jonathan RoachInstant stress relief? Yes, really this is entirely possible and achievable for you over the next 30 minutes or so! Stress is a fact of life for so many people these days, whether they are top executives, ordinary workers, or perhaps mums at home coping with children and the demands of ...
Views: 1996 - Hurry Up and Relax! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,Hurry Up and Relax! Hurry up and relax! I saw this on my Mary Engelbreit's calendar and had a good chuckle. Every day this week, I think I am going to get everything done and then go sit and relax by the pool. Well that didn't work so then I just forced myself to go sit outside but even ...
Views: 1994(6 votes) - The Insomnia Workbook: Dispelling Sleep Myths - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsNow that you’ve learned some of the basics about sleep, let’s take a look at some common myths about sleep that may be contributing to your sleep problems. MYTH 1: Spending more time in bed at night will give me a better chance of falling asleep. Actually, the opposite is true. The longer you ...
Views: 1980 - Ancient and New in Albatera village - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Nancy GallenThe quaint little village of Albatera in Vega Baja region is situated in Alicante province. It may be small with only 9,000 residents who speak Spanish and a little Catalan but it has a lot of old and new sights of attraction to entice any tourist. Albatera can be accessed through Alicante or ...
Views: 1970 - How To Increase Musical Creativity On 7 String Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Increase Musical Creativity On 7 String Guitar By Tom Hess What is one way that you are severely limiting your 7 string guitar playing creativity? Answer: You are playing 7 string guitar with exact same approach you use to play 6 string guitar. Many guitarists think that this ...
Views: 1970 - 6 Quick Ways to Clear Winter and Welcome Spring - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Julie GrayThe trees have started to bud, the birds are singing, and the daffodils are popping open everywhere. You can just feel spring on its way! When it gets like this outside I have the strong urge to shake up the stagnant winter energy inside my home. The air indoors seems in such stark contrast ...
Views: 1965(5 votes) - Benefits that you can get from Drinking Green Tea - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Harold HisonaFor the past many centuries, people had been enjoying the benefits of green tea for the body. Many people would prefer drinking green tea than oolong, white tea and black tea, simply because of its unique flavor and distinct aroma not found in other types of tea. Nowadays, preserving the natural ...
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