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- Health and well being Quotes by Oprah & affirmations from the book "Oprah in Her Own Words" - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriHEALTH AND WELL-BEING Oprah Winfrey– “I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.” Suggested Affirmation: “I am grateful for my body as it works for me.” Oprah Winfrey– “If you neglect to recharge a battery, it dies. And if ...
Views: 2808(2 votes) - How Chronic Stress Leads to Chronic Illness - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Stress is your normal response to a threat. On a short-term basis your stress response is a protective mechanism. It is designed for survival against short term threats. Prolonged or chronic stress, however, can lead to acute illness and chronic disease. How Stress Works When you are faced ...
Views: 2807 - Purposeful And Directed Imagery - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraThe power of the mind to influence the body is quite remarkable. Imagery can be helpful in 90 percent of the problems that people bring to their doctors or counselors. Images are the most fundamental language we have. Everything you do, the mind processes through images. When we recall events ...
Views: 2803 - ***The Power of "Why" - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Bruce Schneider‘Why’ – one simple word that contains a powerful question within it. There’s been a lot of focus on the power of “why,” in terms of understanding one’s motivation and what truly drives individuals to go after whatever it is they’re seeking. I’d like to take a different look at ‘why’ in ...
Views: 2800 - Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Laura TurnerYou’ve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how? In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical. If my brother was born without being able to walk – how could my attitude or ...
Views: 2800(1 vote) - Food Allergies and overeating--what's the connection? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Julie SimonWe all have our favorite foods. For me, freshly baked bread and scones top the list. And for some of us, once we start eating these foods, we can’t stop. It’s as if they’re calling to us. Before we know it, we’ve eaten the whole carton of ice cream, or polished off the entire bag of cookies. ...
Views: 2799 - Persuasive Speech Topics - Finding Speech Topics To Persuade and Rock the Audience! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Michael LeeHaving a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. In this article, you’ll discover some amazing tips to easily find persuasive speech topics that will keep your audience listening to your every word. First, you must know your target ...
Views: 2799 - ***Manifest Your Mate - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Jill CrosbyFinding the love of your life can be a daunting challenge these days, without having a little help! Most singles on a conscious path are relatively happy and content with their lives; however, they would usually prefer to be in a loving, spiritual partnership with a person that enhances their ...
Views: 2792(4 votes) - Leaving the World a Better Place - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the mottoes that I like to live by goes something like this: “Leave the world a better place than you found it; your community a better home than when you arrived and others happier than when you met them.” This is the message that I hope that my kids will live by. It is simple and can ...
Views: 2789(2 votes) - Husband Loses Temper Over Little Things: My Husband Gets Angry At The Smallest Things - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHusband Loses Temper Over Little Things: My Husband Gets Angry At The Smallest Things Understanding men is often made out to be something that only occurs if you spend a lot of time communicating with men. That's true, but it's also affected by the type of communication; typically in a ...
Views: 2784 - Can Hypnosis Help You Release Your Fear Of Failure…And Success? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David GreenwoodYou probably know about the fear of failure. The fear of falling short and not wanting to appear as weak or ineffective. Not wanting to let others down. It can hold you back and keep you from taking risks. It’s what I call a first level fear. One that with some effort you are able to ...
Views: 2779 - Finding hope and showing true courage when facing lifes struggle - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from ayo olaniyanI was walking down the road this morning & different thoughts, ideas, scenarios kept flashing across my mind. I was thinking about my family, wife, son, mentors, friends, work, in-laws etc. After so many thoughts, i came up with this topic ‘True courage is fighting/facing your battles ...
Views: 2776 - How to Stay Calm and Relaxed When Feeling Angry - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Sean BurrowsThe other night I was having a little bit of an "off" day. I had a feeling of frustration and anger that was lingering inside me that I couldn't seem to shake off. It was really affecting my interactions with people, friends, family, and my emotions start to set in. 1. Knowing The first ...
Views: 2774 - Custom Android Tablet Firmware - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Manas SadangiCustom Android Tablet Firmware is a latest alternative of firmware. Various table computers and smart phones are using it based on Android operating system. It offers new features and options that are not in the official android tablet firmware. The custom android tablet firmware is in use now ...
Views: 2771 - Be More to Do More - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltFar too many people are trying to do more to be happy instead of trying to be more. Those who seek more peace and happiness in their lives describe what they "do" in a normal day as feeling overwhelmed and unable to get a handle on their lives. When I write the word do on a white board for each ...
Views: 2767(3 votes) - Powerful Suggestions And Knowledge For Private Advancement - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Novak PiroskaOn this page you will discover sound self-help guidance to be of assistance in working through your troubles and getting the level of accomplishment that you desire. The strategies provided in this article will teach you to hone in on potential problems just before they get out of palm and ...
Views: 2767 - Spirituality Information - How to Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Vish WriterToday turned out to be one of those textbook beautiful days. The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing softly and the temperature is just right -- the perfect day. Even with all the challenges I have to face, I still look up at the sky and smile as the clouds chase one another across a ...
Views: 2767 - The Psychology Of Guilt - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Mark Ivar MyhreGuilt exists as a fabricated emotion. It holds little or no realness. It's hard to call it a real emotion. You see, a real emotion is one that has both a positive and a negative side. Love, fear, hate, anger, sadness, happiness and so many other emotions all have both a positive and a ...
Views: 2767 - 10 Medical reasons to go vegan - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Laura farrell10 Medical reasons to go vegan By Laura Farrell RN Longevity- Vegans live longer, why? We will see as we examine each disease process on this list. Catherine Hagel -114 year old VEGETARIAN, despite her advanced age, she took no medications. Loreen Dinwiddie 108 year old Vegan, Missi Devi ...
Views: 2766 - Help for Mood Swings - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study about healing mood swings demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Tilly (54 years) had been a counselor for decades when she came to see me ...
Views: 2764(1 vote) - Your Life is What You Make It - by A recent article in a business magazine asked the question "If theeconomy is doing so well, why does everyone feel so bad?"
There are a lot of very sophisticated answers to this question like"jobs are moving out of the county, there is a war in Iraq, the cost ofliving is rising, etc, etc." I ...
Views: 2762 - How to Overcome Self-Pity While Increasing Your Love and Compassion - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Colin SmithImagine what life would be like if you learned how to utilise your self-pitying states of mind by transforming them into powerful resources instead. Could this be possible? So called negative states of mind such as loneliness, frustration and despair are neutralised, changed or eliminated with ...
Views: 2760 - Winning Negotiations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteAll of us can benefit from tips that will create successful outcomes to any negotiation whether it's with our boss, spouse, or prospective business partner. Here are some sure winners for your next negotiation. Whether you realize it or not, we’re negotiating all the time with our spouses, ...
Views: 2760(1 vote) - ***Three Golden Keys to Transcend Maya and the Dweller on the Threshold - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn the Narada Bhakti Sutra, a popular Sutra in Hindu tradition, the sage Narada shares the secrets to overcome maya. In essence, maya is the unreal that hides the Real. It is the sum total of all the illusions, glamours and projections that hide our Real Self – our Eternal Self or God Self, also ...
Views: 2759 - Blessings Come in Small Packages - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Amarushaya reminds us that blessings come in many shapes and forms; for example, through family members, neighbors, teachers and pets. She asks you to count your blessings every day. When was the last time you did? Count your blessings, that is. If you are wading in self pity and do not ...
Views: 2759(1 vote) - What is Aromatherapy? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Marge ClarkAromatherapy is derived from the ancient practice of using natural plant essences to promote health and well-being. It consists of the use of pure essential oils obtained from a wide assortment of plants, which have been steam distilled or cold-pressed from flowers, fruit, bark and roots. The ...
Views: 2759(2 votes) - What Is A Balanced Life? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Jerry LopperA hot topic in the media currently is work/life balance, as if we all understand exactly what that means. And we think we do, as we knowingly nod agreement at the latest pundit's advice on gaining a balanced life. What is a balanced life? It may be easier to tell you what it isn't. A ...
Views: 2758 - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2005 from Laurie WeissEverybody has blind spots. You have certain tendencies that you are not aware of but others can see. These are your blind spots, and they often cause big problems. You may not want to accept that your life style is responsible for your high cholesterol and that you are courting a heart attack. ...
Views: 2758 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part Two - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldRecently I wrote about women who were attracted to the wrong men, and I discussed one woman in particular that I knew who was drawn to a criminal. I received so many comments about that short article that I decided to write a slightly more in-depth sequel, asking the question “Why?” Why do ...
Views: 2757 - Is Your Facebook Addiction a Sign of Loneliness? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Lisa HaishaThe internet has been a wonderful thing, enabling information sharing and a host of other activities to effortlessly take place. However, like all good things, the internet has a downside – one that can ruin lives and destroy families. It’s called Internet Addiction. As a Hollywood therapist ...
Views: 2753(1 vote) - What makes a gift is the act of giving and receiving! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Sarah MariaThe holiday season is officially upon us. The history of this special time of the year is one of gratitude and giving. 'Tis the season to be Jolly, right? For many, the modern holiday season is often marked by stress and anxiety, strain and worry, apprehension and insecurity. Dreaming of ...
Views: 2753(2 votes) - Doing Unto Others - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltBy reaching out to others, helping, caring, and giving of yourself freely without any thought of personal gain, you will become a better and much happier person-and your impact will be felt forever. Like the ripple made when you cast a stone into water, the ripple effect you create by helping ...
Views: 2751 - Why It Is So Hard To Define Chronic Illness In The USA - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Lisa CopenIf you were to walk up to a person on the street and ask him what he believed the difference was between illness and health, chances are that you would likely receive a fast reply about how health is when the body works correctly and illness is when it does not. When one begins to suffer the ...
Views: 2751 - Understanding Mental Illnesses Claiming Disability Tax Credit - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterMental illnesses include all such ailments wherein there is any kind of mental disorder that affects the normality of a person. Mental disorders can be of several types and can vary from a mild condition to a severe one. A person suffering from such disorders usually loses the ability to think ...
Views: 2748 - 7 Traits of Healthy Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Cindy .HolbrookKeep in mind that having a healthy self-esteem does not mean conceit. It also does not mean that you never doubt or have low points in your life. Here are 7 common traits of people that have a healthy level of self-esteem …. Confident A person with healthy self esteem is confident in the ...
Views: 2746(3 votes) - Dream Interpretation and the Transformation of Your Personality - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Christina SponiasThe meaning of dreams was discovered by the psychiatrist Carl Jung, after conducting very arduous research. All dreams have a therapeutic function and are produced by the unconscious mind. The unconscious mind organizes the functioning of our body and sends us protective dream messages in a ...
Views: 2746(3 votes) - 3rd Anniversary Gifts For Him and Her - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Bernadette SaievaIn the event you and your spouse are celebrating 3 years of marriage this year why not splash out on romantic traditionally themed anniversary gifts? 3rd anniversary gifts are traditionally suppose to get made out of leather. So personalised leather bags are actually spectacular 3rd anniversary ...
Views: 2745 - Erase Negativity by Learning from the Story of the Ham - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Sally MarksHave you attempted to break family patterns (like improving yourself by going to college) and met with resistance? Perhaps you developed an innovative approach to solve a problem at work only to be told “That’s not how we do things here.” If so, don’t despair. Here is a little story in honor of ...
Views: 2744(2 votes) - Psychology Of Lying: 3 Bizarre Reasons Why People Lie - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Michael LeeIn order for an individual to detect that a person is telling a lie, the person needs to understand the psychology of lying to know the reason behind the act. In fact, having knowledge on the psychology of lying can help you become more observant to the different signs of lying, as well as the ...
Views: 2744 - Subconscious and Superconsciousness - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew FlaxmanIt’s essential to be able to distinguish the difference between our subconscious experiences and our superconscious experiences. Subconscious experiences are related to the physical body whereas superconscious experiences consist of sense-free thinking. For example the concept of “circle” has no ...
Views: 2744(2 votes) - Do What You Love - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe more you learn about things you're interested in, the more fresh and fun ideas you'll have to mull over in your pursuit of your Core Desires. You'll continually be looking for things to help you be a better parent, salesperson, businessperson, doctor, lawyer, accountant, or PR person. You'll ...
Views: 2743(1 vote) - 10 Magical Steps to Fulfilling Your Prosperity Dream! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2003 from Melissa ZolloSo you want to be successful, healthy, happily married, and rich? Do you feel like a successful, healthy, happily married, accepted, rich person? Or do feelings of resistance, frustration, anxiety, insecurities and deceit shadow you? Are you still feeling needy, lost, rejected and deprived? Do ...
Views: 2737(1 vote) - 15 Facts About Life Transitions And What You Can Do To Make Them Easier - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Cari VollmerGoing through a major life change (transition) is tough. Sometimes the transition is of your choosing (quitting your job to start your own business, having a baby, moving to a new home), and other times it's not (the death of a loved one, getting laid off, divorce). Whether you choose the ...
Views: 2737 - Journaling Tricks: 10 Things I Love - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyDo you sometimes experience one of those terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days like the hero of the Judith Viorst book? The kind of day when it feels impossible to break out of a rotten mood, and everything seems to go wrong? The next time you are feeling out of sorts, take out your ...
Views: 2732(3 votes) - Board Games that Guard the Brain - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from David AnthonyTrying to decide what to buy Grandma and Grandpa for their birthday? Consider a board game, a puzzle or good book. Why? Current research shows that daily participation in puzzles and board games such as chess, challenge the mind and might also delay onset of dementia-related memory decline in ...
Views: 2724(1 vote) - Self-Awareness Exemplifies the Essence of Gestalt Therapy: The Fully-Functioning Person and Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Doron GilTHE FULLY-FUNCTIONING PERSON The Fully-Functioning Person, according to Gestalt Therapy, is one who self-actualizes himself by freeing himself from what prevents him to live life to the fullest. In order to do so it is vital that he develops his Self-Awareness: 1) Gets in touch with his ...
Views: 2723(1 vote) - Can the Narcissist Help Himself? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Sam VakninIn the book describing the fabulous tales of Baron Munchhausen, there is a story about how the legendary nobleman succeeded to pull himself out of a quicksand marsh – by his own hair. Such a miracle is not likely to recur. Narcissists cannot cure themselves any more than other mental patients ...
Views: 2720 - Three Rules for Relational Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo create closeness and intimacy with other people-male or female, young or old, family or friends-apply the following three rules in any circumstance. 1. Be willing to trust that others will not hurt you. You must take the risk of being let down, ignored, manipulated, judged, or hurt. ...
Views: 2720 - How to Change Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Steven AitchisonIn this article I'd love to show you how you can go about changing the thoughts that dominate your life. You might not like what I'm about to share with you, you might love it, either way you'll learn a powerful way to change your life just by focusing on what you think about, day in and day ...
Views: 2719(4 votes) - Perfect Restaurant Furniture for Different Types of Restaurants - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from David ColleenwoodRestaurant owners always want a distinguished look for their restaurants in order to attract customers. So, they plan to go for the best option for their restaurant furniture. However, there are some specific types of furniture for specific kind of restaurant. No matter how beautiful a chair or ...
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