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- Learning to Take the Time to Relax: Concerning Mental Health and Being There for Friends and Family - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rhonda RabowOver the years, I have seen people coming in to see me with all kinds of issues and concerns. Not long ago, I saw a few clients coming in with a different kind of complaint. They were not so concerned about themselves, but were worried about a dear friend or family member going through a ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Understanding Bingo Bonuses for UK Sites - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Bibika DimiFor anyone who has spent a short time browsing through UK-based internet bingo sites, it will have quickly become apparent that there are many different bonus promotions on offer, making it very difficult to choose the right location to start playing. Here is an introduction to internet bingo ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Eat Your Heart Out Indiana Jones! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Bruno BlackstoneRecently I was reminiscing with a friend about all the games we used to make up as children when we would disappear outside for hours at a time; sadly those carefree days are over and the modern child has adapted to a more sophisticated, but indoor, world. With most kids nowadays having access ...
Views: 1487 - Stress - Transmute and Transform - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Daydree HornerNowadays, people are experiencing higher stress levels on a regular basis for a variety of reasons. One of the best ways to solve this problem is by fortifying joy and peace in our lives. How do you nurture yourself when news makes you sad, frustrated or angry? Life comes with its challenges. ...
Views: 1487 - How To Become Enlightened: 7 Tips To Achieve Self Enlightening - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from jitender jaggaNot sure how to become enlightened? We've come up with seven tips that you can use to take steps towards becoming self enlightened. Are you seeking enlightenment? The expansion of meditative techniques and ideas to the West, pushed forward by the hippie movement and use of psychedelics in ...
Views: 1486 - Feeling Overwhelmed? Create Your Own Ritual to De-Stress and Rebalance - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Zuri EberhartWith these uncertain times, stress has been creeping into many of our lives and setting up shop. So, we have to look at creative ways to calm and destress so we can maintain balance to overcome any challenge that life presents. Create your own bliss ritual or borrow one of mine! 1. My fave ...
Views: 1485 - Do You Know How to Attract a Sexy Woman - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Donna MartinApproaching beautiful women is nerve cracking even for the most confident guys. Overcoming that initial approach anxiety can seem like an insurmountable task to accomplish. In fact, many men have passed up a lot sexual opportunities because of approach anxiety. Approach anxiety however is ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - How Understanding the 7 Chakras Can Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Jana HoffIn a society that’s seemingly dominated by western medicine and Big Pharma companies, it comes as no surprise that the effectiveness of historic wellness practices like yoga and meditation are often doubted or misunderstood. Chakras, for example, reach back long before the existence of modern ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - The Best Sleep Ever - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Cade LennoxHave you ever met one of those people who simply always have energy to get everything done and they never complain about a sleepless night’s rest? How do they do it and what are their secrets? Although everyone has different schedules and regimens, there are a few things that you can do to ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Do you know the benefits of playing golf? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Hasan RootPlaying sports is a healthy habit for the body. Not only does it give us a great variety of physical advantages, but it is also an ideal stimulus for mental health. And it is that practicing physical exercise helps us release tensions, increase the production of endorphins and promote a more ...
Views: 1480 - Enjoy Your Free Time More, Organize Your Scrapbook Supplies - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYour day is packed with the things we are required to do, don’t you want to get the most out of the little time you do get to spend on your hobby? Scrapbooking can be a really great hobby. With so many supplies required you can be very easily overwhelmed by the task of keeping it all straight. ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - "How TO" Guide for a Peaceful Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from odette worrell“The Holidays” : A loaded concept, often directing the individuals mind to a very specific picture steeped in emotional conjurings. To some, this time of year is a time of celebration, joy, family, and laughter. To others it is a less joyful picture riddled with mixed emotions and sadness. One ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Poor sleep and weight gain? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonEver notice how hungry you feel when you don’t get enough sleep? Did you know that when we are sleep-deprived we eat more because we are actually hungrier? Yes, it’s true. Chronic sleep loss disrupts the body’s endocrine system by triggering increased insulin resistance and a disruption of ...
Views: 1471 - Find Rest, Relaxation and Regeneration in Your Own Backyard - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre rest, relaxation and regeneration at the top of your list now that summer is here? Summer brings with it patio living, picnicking, barbecuing and lots of outdoor activities that can be both restful and relaxing or physically taxing and exhausting. Do you even have a list of relaxing things ...
Views: 1469 - Your Work Vacation Strategy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonMy vacation strategy! I can hear the cries already, “I have to have a strategy for vacation as well? Isn’t a career strategy, a life plan and an investment direction enough?” I’ll say “maybe” but mean “no.” While I have written much about the value and importance of work, I am a devout ...
Views: 1468 - 9 STRATEGIES GUARANTEED TO REDUCE HOLIDAY ANXIETY AND KEEP YOU SANE - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from James MapesIt never fails that when the holiday season rolls around, stress and anxiety rear their ugly head. Apply these 9 strategies and keep your sanity: 1. Let go of guilt and… Don’t "Should” On Yourself Guilt, guilt, guilt is…the most devious of fears because underneath it all, we are afraid ...
Views: 1467 - La Manga for Great Mediterranean Holidays - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Porsche KlingerLa Manga offers a variety of accommodation options for your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS. From luxury resorts to villas and everything else, you can choose the type of accommodation suitable for the party. La Manga is the Spanish region of Murcia and located on the Costa Calida. Separating the ...
Views: 1463 - The selfless route to Self-Indulgence - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle Raineor The Only Way to Get 5 Minutes Peace. Picture the scene... You’ve just collapsed onto the sofa with a drink and your favourite book/magazine/TV programme. The relaxing sigh is barely out of your mouth before you hear it....the summons. Somebody, somewhere wants a piece of you. And ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Stress Kills - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Bryan SchuetzIt can come on quickly or slowly, but stress is a killer none the less. Stress creates a fire inside the body of inflammation and poisons the mind with worry. Knowing more about how stress works will give you power over its grip. It will also help you to identify where stress is attacking ...
Views: 1455(3 votes) - The 4 Benefits of Availing Prenatal Massage and Its Effect on the Body - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Ron SpencerMassage is a therapy where external pressure is applied to soothe and reduce pain, and it is a therapy that is known to come up with effective results. Apart from pain relief, it also aids in stress release as well as letting the muscle tension reduce while providing complete relief. While ...
Views: 1455 - Enjoy the Colorful Flowers in Your Windows with the Help of Flower Window Boxes - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from christine florenoEverybody wants to have a home that is surrounded by colorful flowers and green plants. It added to the homey effect of a certain house. It is also a welcome indicator that everybody who will stay in such house will definitely enjoy the cozy effect of the surroundings. That is why most people ...
Views: 1454 - Too Busy to Meditate? Think Again! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderThe benefits of meditation are many and varied from reducing stress, blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes to increasing one’s cognition and creativity. As well meditation decreases our need for sleep by heightening our concentration, allowing us to be more productive. Ray Kroc, who took ...
Views: 1454 - Touch: The Original Healer - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Versandra KennebrewIt's hard to believe that 10-years ago I set out on a mission to touch the world. I had been a massage therapist for 4-years and had provided treatments for close to a thousand clients, but I wanted to do more to facilitate healing for my community. You see, I grew up in Detroit, an automobile ...
Views: 1454(2 votes) - Unwinding From A Tough Day - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2004 from Jenn GivlerAs we try and cram more and more activities into our days, it's tough to quiet the mind at the end of the day. One thing that is helpful for many people is having an "End Of The Day Ritual." Instead of just hopping into bed at the end of a hectic day, it helps to wind down with a relaxing ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Cello Tips and Tricks - 3 Ways to Take Care of Your Instrument - by If you decided to be an artist, you will probably do is from the heart. You’ll give your body and should in order to create perfect music for you and your audience. However, if you want to play cello you need to learn some cello tips and trick related not only to playing technique but to keeping ...
Views: 1452 - Amezcua – the new face of harmonized energy - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Aliya SenIn today’s fast paced life people no longer have time to sit down and relax. Demanding work schedules and long hours of commuting leave people feeling tired and drained out. Increasing levels of pollutions and e-smog further reduce the productivity of a person and increase stress levels and ...
Views: 1449 - How do Oriental Massage Therapies benefit your physical body and spiritual health? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cairns ShiatsuI am a licensed specialist of Shiatsu & Chinese Therapy providing a style of massage therapy which uses rubbing, acupressure and tapping in order to alleviate pain, pains, fatigue, psychosomatic issues along with other system unbalances. Shiatsu massage therapy boosts blood circulation and ...
Views: 1449 - How's That Work'n For You? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Dwayne KlassenAs much as DR. Phil uses this line, it really is the perfect question to ask in this situation. As men we tend to have a "Fight or Flight" response to many of our challenges, conflicts and pressures. In fact, many of our reactions are on auto pilot and we are hardly aware we are doing it ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - How To Play Awesome Blues Guitar Licks - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Play Awesome Blues Guitar Licks By Tom Hess Do you have a strong desire to play cool blues guitar licks but struggle to play them with great intensity because you can’t keep unused strings from ringing out? Truth is, most guitar players can’t do this and as a result ...
Views: 1443 - Tips to Photographing Flowers - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Mark LaurieThis is a great month to capture colorful flowers. Here are some quick tips to remember when you do. Camera tricks: - Use a shallow depth of field (get your f-stop or aperture set to the lowest number you can.) This gives you a sea of color while making one flower pop out. - Try a ...
Views: 1443 - Top Ten Habits that Help You Manage Your Stress - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2004 from Linda DessauToday we have more stress in our lives than ever before – good stress, bad stress, red stress, blue stress (my little ode to Dr. Seuss). No matter what kind of stress it is, a real crisis or an imagined one, stress is incredibly harmful to our body, mind and soul. Here are my favourite ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Three Secrets to Breathing -- It's More Than Simply Staying Alive! - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Sharon RosenWhen someone advises you to "take a deep breath" what do you actually do? How does it feel in your body? Try it right now, paying close attention to the front of your body. Where does the movement of the breath come in? I'm guessing you probably felt it most in your chest. You also probably ...
Views: 1437(3 votes) - How to turn “Easy Does it” into Do it - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSWhy easy does it works; It’s the old adage haste makes waste. Each day nature gives us a great example of easy does it as slowly, the sun rises every single day. Learn from this to go gradually, pace yourself Agnes Repplier: “It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not ...
Views: 1435(4 votes) - A Quick Breathing Break - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs you sit and read these words on the computer screen, you are instantly transported to a moment in time that is peaceful and joyous. You might already feel yourself taking a deeper breath than the one before, and you might feel yourself sitting just a bit straighter, adjusting your shoulders, ...
Views: 1431 - Choosing the right mattress for back pain relief - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Logan SandersLiving with back pain is a never-ending loop of caveats: you need to sleep to help your body heal your pain, but you can't sleep because it hurts. This problem is even worse if you don't have the right mattress, like a mattress for sciatica (don't know what it is? Check this article by WebMD ...
Views: 1429 - How to manage stress - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Lilach BullockHow to manage stress Stress seems to be a permanent part of our lives. And to be honest, I’m not entirely sure that it has to be, but I’m also not entirely sure how to avoid it. But in an effort to work more effectively I’ve discovered that getting things done and feeling good about my work ...
Views: 1429 - How to become a “Total Package” using Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Lauren LarsenBelow are 11 benefits why you should use meditation to assist you in releasing stress, anxiety, emotional trauma, health issues such as high blood pressure and much more. It’s a lot easier to do than you think and the benefits out way the time spent. 1. The present moment: When rush from ...
Views: 1428 - Indoor Or Outdoor Hot Tub Seattle? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Helena TipanA hot tub Seattle is a fun and extravagant addition to any home. Purchasing a hot tub today requires a bit of research since there are so many options. For example, choosing between an indoor and outdoor hot tub for your home. Both indoor and outdoor hot tubs have advantages to consider. This ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Aviation - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory Aviation refers to the activities involving aircraft, including the people, various support, operational and manufacturing organisations, and regulatory bodies associated with them. Many individuals and societies have built devices with the aim of being able to travel through the ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - Better Breathing And Relaxation For A Healthy Mind And Body - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - ALICIA KEYS-A DIFFERENT SORT OF DIVA - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from James GriffithWith an unprecedented singing style and an extraordinary amount of talent, Alicia Keys is one super star who has created a career that has lasted 20 years in the industry. And she is still going strong. A master pianist and an exceptional song writer, Keys has won many accolades for her talent. ...
Views: 1421 - The Overlooked Songwriting Element Needed For Accurate Musical Expression - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Ryan BucknerThe Overlooked Songwriting Element Needed For Accurate Musical Expression by Ryan Buckner In order to become great at expressing yourself through music (in the most accurate way possible), you must continually ‘practice’ songwriting in the same way as you would practice a ...
Views: 1420 - Got Winter Blues? ‘New Age’ Piano Lessons Promise Relief! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Edward WeissIt's wintertime. And many are out playing in the snow. But for some, winter is not a happy event. In fact, it can be downright depressing. Which is why pianist/composer and online teacher Edward Weiss is giving away a free 'New Age' piano lesson titled 'Summer Morning.' The lesson promises to ...
Views: 1419 - First-Things-First, Right? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Hal WechslerFirst-Things-First Two (2) Covert (disguised) SECRETS of All Learning 1. Your WILLINGNESS (Willpower) to take risks and sometimes fail. It’s known as Trial-And-Error, and Cause-And-Effect. Desire is NOT enough. 2. Exercising your AUTO-DIDACTED-NESS (Self-Taught). Everything of ...
Views: 1418 - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - FROM LOCAL RAP BATTLES TO INTERNET SUPER STARDOM-BIG SEAN’S JOURNEY TO FAME - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from James GriffithThe recipe of success is four parts hard work and one part sheer luck! This is one statement that can completely summarize the rise of one hip hop mega star to fame the likes of which were never seen before! And that hip hop artist is Big Sean. Born as Sean Michael Anderson in Santa Monica, ...
Views: 1417 - Get Ready For The Monsoon! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Harshad JethraThere is so much that the monsoon season reminds you of! Monsoons have a personality of their own which is unique and very special. So you feel like going out dancing in the rain, maybe grab bite or two when you’re out with friends, or some fine comfort food as you catch a ball game while at ...
Views: 1417 - 10 Ways to Combat Stress and Increase Your Energy - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Lisa RickwoodIt’s Thursday afternoon and it hits like a monsoon – a wave of extreme fatigue, a headache and the sudden urge to lie down and hibernate. You’re exhausted! After a week of pulling ‘all-nighters’ for a nightmare of a client, you’re burnt out. It seems like time is painstakingly ticking at an ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Outcall Massage Service - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Diego AbreauEvery one of us has more busy schedule these days and our lives have become more and more demanding on our time. Our daily routine has become filled with more responsibilities and today’s society produces a lot of pressure and stress that we have to cope with on a daily basis. As a result we ...
Views: 1409 - Four Easy Ways to Meditate - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from amanda hadleyFour Easy Ways To Meditate Meditation is so beneficial to us for our mind, body and soul. There are many different ways and methods to meditate. Below are some methods you can try, for each of them make sure that you will not be disturbed and that you are sitting comfortably with your back ...
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