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- How to Overcome Regrets, Disappointments & Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleAre you being tormented by a regret, a missed opportunity, a perceived mistake, a disappointment, or past hurts? Maybe something awful was done to you or perhaps you did something horrible to someone else. By focusing on bad events in the past, you're only hurting yourself more. Feel that ...
Views: 12870(2 votes) - How To Recover From Fantasy Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Caroline NettleAddiction to fantasy is a defence mechanism against the pain that we feel in our lives. It is a behaviour that is generally rooted in childhood, and it is a coping strategy that was learned to enable the child to survive the pain. Very often the child will use stories like fairy tales to ...
Views: 12696(1 vote) - 4 Key Tips for De-Stressing the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,The Mind is a wonderful tool for observation, conceptualization, processing information and in short - thinking. However, when the tool becomes the Master, stress is inevitable. Like a computer, your Mind holds lots of data. It also has a program to organize that data. Each mind programs ...
Views: 12666(18 votes) - Become and stay determined to succeed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxIf you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of ...
Views: 12655(3 votes) - My Ex Boyfriend Left Me For Another Girl! An Easy Way to Get Him Back - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"My ex boyfriend left me for another girl," said the woman with the broken heart and hurt self-esteem. It's you. You dislike that it is, however it is. The man you love is seeing another girl and as a result never had time for you anymore. Your head is letting you know that you have to move on ...
Views: 12282 - Motivation is the key to success - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Piet Hein BrederoSuccess is what most people dream of accomplishing. To reach our heart’s desire is the ultimate goal. Although we live with different purposes in life, it is the main reason why we stand, why we strive and why we continue to live… to be successful! Now, the big question is how can we achieve ...
Views: 12158 - ***Stop Mumbling and Cure Lazy Lip Syndrome Today! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThere is nothing more frustrating than having people ask you to repeat yourself because they did not hear what you were saying. There are several reasons why this may be happening: you may be soft-spoken; you may have an accent in which you are not enunciating your words clearly; or, you may ...
Views: 12099(1 vote) - Discover How to Identify Your Core Desires - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires are those things you have your heart set on- what you want to be, have, or do most. One might think that identifying these Core Desires would be easy, but people often tell me, "I don't know what I want, please help me." This dilemma affects people of all age groups and crosses all ...
Views: 11960(1 vote) - What's a turbulent flow? - by Submitted on May 15, 2020 from Ady ButlerWhat pop-ups in your mind when someone says the phrase "turbulent flow"? Well, engineers working in fluid simulation know a lot about the concept. Still, many of these engineers are only interested in setting the turbulent flow boundary conditions required by the simulation software they use ...
Views: 11914(1 vote) - Good vs. Bad EMFs - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukHow do we distinguish between good and bad Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)? Researchers once thought EMFs, especially very low frequency and extremely low frequency EMFs, were safe because they were of such low strength as compared to other forms of radiation, such as those from a nuclear ...
Views: 11859(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Get Along With Family Members You Don't Like - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWe all have them: the obnoxious siblings, the drama queen mother, the trouble-maker cousin, the gossip monger, know-it-alls, rude, selfish, and even mean-spirited family members. We try to avoid them yet fate often intervenes and brings us face-to-face with our nemesis. We dread family ...
Views: 11719(1 vote) - Anti-Aging and Cellular Injury - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAt the cellular level, aging is a process of declining capacity for repair of cell injury. With aging there is cumulative, un-repaired or poorly-repaired natural or unnatural cell injury. This is “death by a 1000 cuts.” Cell injury results when • cells can no longer adapt to stress, • ...
Views: 11604(2 votes) - What is a Cajun Traiteur? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandUnless you are from South Louisiana, the word "traiteur" would sound strange to you. Cajuns are an ethnic group from the Acadiana area of Southern Louisiana. Some would call the Cajun traiteur a faith healer. This tradition has existed since the 1700's when the Acadians first migrated to ...
Views: 11511(3 votes) - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
Views: 11343(4 votes) - The Need for Recycling Computers and Electronics to Protect the Natural Environment - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2018 from Jaclyn TengIf you have recently purchased a new laptop, what will you do with the old one? Most of the people throw it in the bin or put it in the storeroom. However, this is not the best option, both environmentally and financially. The laptop contains lots of toxic and heavy materials that can cause ...
Views: 11314(1 vote) - Get out of Debt in 5 days! – Emergency Loopholes and Tricks - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Andrew SellarThis is to be used if your caught in a debt cycle. Every month paying off more than you earn. It is not for everyone, but it will change your life, in as much as the calls, letters, sleepless nights and depression will end. If you are at this point, then you have to drastic steps, there ...
Views: 10843 - How Do I Deal With a Toxic Family Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergToxic Families is a subject upon which I am an expert and that is a sad fact. It doesn't have anything to do with time spent sloughing through psychology or sociology courses or spent learning to be a life counselor. My particular expertise is highlighted by multiple examples in my own life. ...
Views: 10822 - Affirmations for Improving Eyesight - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Martin BrofmanAffirmations you can use (Choose one each day and repeat it to yourself that day. From time to time, read the list to yourself): 1. I know I can see clearly without eyeglasses. 2. I see more clearly when I'm relaxed and centered. 3. I see clearly when I am here now. 4. I can have clear ...
Views: 10767(13 votes) - ***Loving Yourself First - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line."--Lucile Ball, 1911-1989, Comedienne and ActressLucile Ball was a very smart woman!Do you believe that if you put others first, they will love and value you and you will feel ...
Views: 10654(18 votes) - I Pushed My Boyfriend Away - How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"I pushed my boyfriend away and now I want him back." How you wish you could simply turn back the hands of time in order that you could correct your deeds, right? You regret pushing your boyfriend away however at the moment you simply thought it was right to do that. Perhaps you just didn't like ...
Views: 10553 - Feminizing Yourself Through Feminized Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Steven QaresmaFeminization is a process to habituate oneself to adapt feminine characteristics. It is a conscious effort to transform a male to a female by installing feminine traits, mannerisms and qualities. It is an expression of personal satisfaction. One example of this is cross-dressing where men ...
Views: 10520 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back When He Has Moved On? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou want to get your ex boyfriend back however he says he had moved on. This may be a terrible remembrance in your emotional life however you have to center on the good things as well as eliminate all the bad occurrence from your mind in order for you to design a strategy that will aid you get ...
Views: 10429 - Procedure for Removing Vinyl Flooring From Concrete - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThe flooring of a room is something that takes a lot of effort and money to install. If you are remodeling your house, and want to change the ambiance and look of a room, then putting in new flooring is a good albeit expensive option. Before you can install the new flooring of your choice, you ...
Views: 10428 - Effective Removal of Brown Water Stains on Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWater, though used for many cleaning projects, can leave behind some unpleasant stains of its own. For example, if you spill water on your carpet and fail to clean it up immediately, you may find yourself with brown staining, a result of the moisture absorbing dirt from within the carpet and ...
Views: 10315 - Fatten Up Your EQ: 6 Exercises To Improve Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from David BohlHave you ever felt out of touch with your own emotions? Do you wish you could emphathize more with the way others feel? Try these six exercises to improve your emotional intelligence and become an emotional Einstein! Take an Emotional Inventory During a typical day, you probably feel dozens of ...
Views: 10277(2 votes) - Why Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorWhy Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer Snoring isn’t called 'the silent relationship killer' because it doesn’t make any sound. On the contrary, the sometimes raucous sounds that are called snoring could often rival a freight train going through the bedroom! Snoring has earned the ...
Views: 10263(2 votes) - Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back by Being His Friend - Get Him Back Now! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeA suggestion that a lot of men make as soon as they break up with their girlfriend is to continue as friends. This can be unbearably difficult for a woman who imagined a romantic expected forthcoming condition with her boyfriend. If you get yourself in this condition consider twice before you ...
Views: 10233 - ***Sex Toys: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Valeria ChubaSex toys combine two things we humans love most: sexual pleasure and fun! Today, the pleasure product industry grosses a whopping $15 billion annually, but a mere decade ago sex toys lived on the fringes, just starting to break through into the mainstream. Thanks to stores like Good Vibrations ...
Views: 10127(1 vote) - Make Your Haters Your Motivators - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Brian McClellanDiversity is important in all areas of life. A great financial portfolio has a diverse set of assets so it can profit in any financial environments. A great carpenter carries a diverse set of tools so every construction need can be met. A great business employs a diverse group of people who ...
Views: 10102 - ***How to Find Your 'Real' Speaking Voice in 60 Minutes or Less - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I read an article about improving your voice in 7 days. While I do not agree with the writer’s suggestions or methodology, the truth is that you can actually find your ‘real’ voice in about 1 hour. Admittedly, your ‘real’ voice will not be a habit in only 60 minutes, but one of the ...
Views: 9996(4 votes) - 6 Ways to Stop Those Pesky 11’s Between the Brows - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Cynthia RowlandFrowning ages everyone. That repetitive motion of knitting your brows together has consequences and after approximately 80,000 squints, you will begin to see grooves appear on your once smooth forehead. Maybe you need glasses, maybe your Mom squinted and you adopted her facial posture. Maybe ...
Views: 9883 - Mend My Broken Heart: The Art of Letting Go After a Break-up - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Joanne ParrottaIf you’re reading this article I’m guessing you are going through a recent break-up and are feeling sad and alone. The loss of losing someone you love can be unbelievably hard. The secrets that you shared, the plans that you made, the hugs and kisses along with the nights of passion, and the ...
Views: 9861 - How to cope in a hostile work environment. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Caroline JalangoDo you get stressed out at the thought of going to work every morning? Does the thought of spending eight or more hours at work each day get you all wound up and sweaty? Do you constantly find yourself wishing that Monday morning were Friday evening? Do you feel emotionally and mentally ...
Views: 9785(1 vote) - Find your own voice - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux“All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which ...
Views: 9757(4 votes) - 10 Ways To Show Empathy When Listening - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Rebecca RengoWe all want to be listened to, to be heard. When we are hurting we want others to understand and be there for us. Unfortunately, many people do not know how to be empathetic or compassionate. They may mean well and don’t show it. Or what seems like a big issue to you does not seem that ...
Views: 9755 - Relationships True Love and the Transcendence of Duality - by An Interview with Eckhart Tolle By Kim Eng
During my travels, one of the most frequently asked question is "What is it like to be in relationship with an enlightened being?" Why this question? Perhaps they have the idea or image of an ideal relationship, and want to know more about it. Perhaps ...
Views: 9752(1 vote) - ***How To Deal With A Narcissist - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Judith OrloffAs a psychiatrist, I strongly believe that it is important to know about the narcissistic personality so you can have realistic expectations when dealing with coworkers, friends, or family members who may have some of these qualities. In “Emotional Freedom” I describe how to recognize a ...
Views: 9671(3 votes) - Top Ten Ways To Attract Money - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Maureen Oliver1. Know What You Want Don't just think you want something. Know it! Most of us know exactly what we don't want in our lives. We have to become just as clear about what it is we do want. Knowing that you want to make $10,000 a month or more is much clearer than just knowing you want more ...
Views: 9659(2 votes) - Exercises To Discover The Meaning Of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brenda ShoshannaWhat are these empty hands? Where can we find them? What ... When Dogen, a great Zen Master of old, returned to Japan after many years of studying Zen in China, the people asked what he brought with him to help others who were suffering, he said, “I’ve come with nothing but empty ...
Views: 9605 - 4 Steps to recovering your self-esteem after the affair - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonTime has passed and it is now after the affair. You have spent some time thinking about your feelings, trying to put your negative thoughts aside and making an effort to understand your emotions. The initial shock is over, your husband’s cheating is out in the open and people now expect you to ...
Views: 9552(1 vote) - How To Deal With Rumors: 5 Helpful Tips To Deal With Rumors - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Michael LeeIn this article, you will learn how to deal with rumors before any damage takes place. Rumors are not always nasty, but they can be especially malicious when the person who started them has something against you. Unfortunately, you can’t just put a stop on nasty rumors just by telling one ...
Views: 9540 - How to Seduce Your Ex Boyfriend - Ideas You Can Try To Win Him Back - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Charles UadialeOne of the best strategy to get your ex boyfriend back if you’ve in recent times broken up him is to become skilled at how to seduce him. You stand a high possibility of getting your ex boyfriend back into your arms If you learn how to seduce your ex boyfriend, as you’ve taken the steps ...
Views: 9519 - Cleaning Sleep Number BEd Easy Task..!! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Ellie LaursenSleep Number beds are among the technically most high tech mattresses available on the market. Wonderful attribute of the mattress is that unlike typical mattresses which are made of springs and coil, Sleep Number bed makes use of air chamber technology. This high tech technology will let you ...
Views: 9488 - ***How to Win Your Struggle with Losing Weight! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Laura YoungThere are a multitude of reasons why people struggle with weight control, many of which are unconscious. This article explains that it is not just about the food! Without recognizing and understanding your opponent, your struggle will continue to bring more of the same results. I will assist ...
Views: 9410(1 vote) - Why Letting a Man Go May Be the Key to Getting Him Back - Expert Advice! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeOnce the man you are in love with approaches you and lets you know that he is not pleased and wants to end the relationship, you may have the tendency to keep hold of him and refuse to let him slip away. That is only your normal nature to guard the things you love kicking in. If you yielded to ...
Views: 9389(2 votes) - The Amazing Power of Ki Energy - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tony WildenThere are many different ways that you can use ki energy in the martial and healing arts. These range from the practical physical aspects used to control an aggressor, all the way through to the esoteric healing arts. Ki is the lifeforce and energy of the universe that flows through ...
Views: 9352(5 votes) - What Is Emotional Dependency? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you emotionally dependent? You might want to go through this checklist.__I cannot feel lovable and worthy without another's approval. __I need a lot of attention from certain people to feel that I am okay. __I don't trust my own feelings. I need others' to validate my feelings. __I am afraid ...
Views: 9323(7 votes) - Tips to keep up with the latest fashion trends - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Christian WilsonEverybody likes to look their best, regardless of their age or size. One way of doing so is by keeping up with the latest fashion trends but how do you do that? Well, there are several tips and tricks around to help you keep up with all the latest fashions and look fabulous! Check out the ...
Views: 9275 - How to Get My Boyfriend Back When He Doesn't Want Me - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"My ex boyfriend won't talk to me... so how can I get my boyfriend back?" The most difficult task to engage in is to get an unresponsive ex boyfriend attention. Think about this,the fact that he might not be talking to you at the moment doesn't really implies he doesn't want you back. Don't ...
Views: 9211 - A Guide To Overcoming Shyness And Inhibitions - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from kenneth smallWe have all heard of the phrase ‘to stand out from the crowd’ . If you are looking to land that job you have been after or impress some one on a date then it is quite useful to be able to ‘stand out from the crowd’. If you have ever found yourself overlooked for opportunities when other less ...
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