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- 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: 2776 - THE STEPFAMILY CHALLENGE - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Gloria LintermansAs a step and biological Mom, and the author of a book on stepfamilies which included not only my own experience but research with stepfamily authorities and other stepfamilies, I am aware, all to often, of the high rate of divorce among these families. One reason is that there are no ...
Views: 2775(1 vote) - Two Ways Too Much Technology Can Be Bad For Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanTechnology has proved to be an invaluable asset in the field of mental health. We have the internet which allows easy access to information on symptoms and disorders such as depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. We have EEG machines which allow us to physically change brain waves ...
Views: 2775 - Why children behave the way they do - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Ruth EdensorDo you ever wonder as I did why some children thrive in life are well behaved and are more successful than others? Have you ever wondered why? While working within childcare for 30 years I became intrigued as to why children behaved the way they did. I wanted to understand more and work ...
Views: 2773(8 votes) - How To Excel In Self Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Dr Adalat KhanThere was a very poor man who was very hungry and desperate for help. Hearing about the generosity of Prophet Muhammad he approached him and asked for his help and charity. The Holy Prophet instead asked him to bring whatever he has from his home. The man returned with an old copper mug. The ...
Views: 2769 - Your Core Desire for Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWith so much to learn, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Focus on your Core Desires as a way of defining the direction of your learning. This will allow you to maintain peak interest while collecting information and processing data. If you are learning about things you are not ...
Views: 2769(1 vote) - "How is it ?" - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Glenda Gibbs"How is it ?" Ponderings... by Glenda Gibbs How is it we view a doctor as God until he provokes us and then he's a quack? How is it we tell our children to be honest yet when we break the law or lie, our choices are exempt? How is it we endorse a professional athlete, a role model ...
Views: 2768(1 vote) - Your Life Train at Transition Station - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Maryann CanditoSo what happens when you're cruising in the luxury cabin of your life train and it stops at Transition Station? Get this, the conductor boots you off the train and dumps your Louis Vuitton set at your feet. You search your pockets and purse for your tickets and itinerary but they both have ...
Views: 2766(1 vote) - 4 Tips for Becoming a Better Communicator - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jordan BrownCommunication is the way we express our perception of reality. Many people don’t realize how very important communication is. Most issues that couples have, or friends have, or family members, or even co-workers have are issues of miscommunication. If you can be a better & more effective ...
Views: 2764(1 vote) - Passionate and Fully Self-Expressed - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lori Lynn Smith"Practice what you preach" "Be your authentic self" "Living in integrity" "Actions speak louder than words" What the heck does that actually mean? In this advanced technical world where most communication is electronic, where you may never even meet your best friend in real life ...
Views: 2763(2 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 ...
Views: 2763(1 vote) - Delicious low fat low salt diet - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Popa WoolseyDelicious low fat low salt diet and high protein low fat foods to lose belly fat fast. The best way to start your high protein, low fat food diet is easy. Just start by avoiding all fried greasy foods. The next step is even easier to lower your salt and fat. Simply avoid processed and canned ...
Views: 2759(1 vote) - 5 Habits of a Confident Woman - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Suzanne FettingOur confidence has a big impact on how we enjoy life. People that are confident and happy with themselves unconsciously and positively affect the people around them. Have you ever noticed the girl that walks into the room and everyone notices her? People are attracted to her and she easily ...
Views: 2751 - A+ NLP Spelling Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Connie BrannanWhen I was a kid, we were taught to spell by sounding it out. Not very effective and not very useful. Think about "one" which might be "oh-neee" or "two" which might be "Twoh." I ended up with my own creative way to learn to spell by sounding it out, verbalizing how the word looks and then ...
Views: 2748 - Decluttering And Space Clearing For Abundance With Theta Healing - Manifesting for 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Anna KitneyDuring the month of January I do my annual energetic cleansing, decluttering and space clearing. Releasing old unwanted energy of the previous year and creating and manifesting for the New Year. I release all the resentments, rejections and regrets, freeing up more energy and focus towards more ...
Views: 2748 - "Help I'm trapped in my job" - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Johan CampbellDo you feel trapped in your job? Do you feel that you want to break out and do something different? Research has shown that many people would rather do something other than what they now do, and that they feel that they are not in control of their lives. This leads to resentment of the situation ...
Views: 2745 - Do You Have The Mental Strength You Need To Achieve The SUccess You Desire? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Daniel HerznerHow committed are you to your own success? Ask that question of a hundred different people and I'm sure each one of them will tell you they're completely committed to living a successful, more fulfilled life. I mean, after all, who doesn't want more out of life, right? So where's the ...
Views: 2745(1 vote) - Creation and Change are the Basis of a Woman's Power - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceWomen the world over have power. It doesn’t matter where she reside or her circumstances, she has the power to be a leader in many different ways, no matter how large or small they may seem, from using that power in the corporate headquarters to her child’s nursery. Leadership ability is the ...
Views: 2743(2 votes) - Improving Comptuer Security and Reliablility - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Gerard MacOne of the latest and most annoying issues with every day computer users is outlined below. I hate to see a person have to bring their personal computer “in store” and have it tied up for days. The cost is usually assessed in general terms meaning a person may have an issue that is a quick ...
Views: 2742 - What is a Eulogy? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Bernice McLarenA eulogy is a farewell or memorial speech that gives high praise to a recently deceased person. Spoken publicly at a church, funeral home or even private residence, and sometimes in conjunction with a service, the speech honors, commemorates and even celebrates the deceased's life. Although ...
Views: 2742(1 vote) - ***A Hidden Benefit to Having Written Goals - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from L. Andrew MorganWith each new day we find that the world has changed a little; on some days it’s changed a lot. Often that change creates uncertainty; a subtle discomfort that comes from not knowing what’s going to happen next. During times like these the greatest confidence builder available to you is ...
Views: 2741(4 votes) - Rich and Tasty Ground Pork Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you looking for a different kind of dish that you can have as main course? You would surely love something appetizing and exciting to eat. In addition, it will be great if the dish is convenient to prepare. Those busy homemakers will experience much ease in making the dish if it does not ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - 7 Most Inspiring Books - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Laura Callisen7 Most Inspiring Books Sometimes it just seems as if life circumstances cause you to hit an emotional wall. It is during these times that taking the steps required to live a life that is happy and fulfilling is nearly impossible. The tasks of building success in your career and relationships ...
Views: 2739 - Kindness for Kids: Kindness starts with you. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE, TEACH THEM WELL Numerous songs abound exhorting the importance of treating and teaching children well, because they are our future. If we want children to be kind then we must first be kind ourselves and extend our kindness out toward others. FOLLOW MY ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - We Are Like Angels With Only One Wing. We Can Only Fly When We Are Helping Someone Else To Fly - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Johan Campbell"We are like angels with only one wing. We can only fly when we are helping someone else to fly." No man is an island, we are not designed to live in isolation, we are designed to live in community with our fellow humans. We can only gain a sense of significance through our interaction with ...
Views: 2739 - How to Make the Best Funnel Cake - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinCakes are very delightful to eat. You can have this food item for dessert, to complete a truly satisfying meal. Your family or your guests will definitely appreciate a nice plate of rich and tasty cake after finishing a hearty main course. You can also serve cake during teatime, which you can ...
Views: 2737(3 votes) - Time Heals All Wounds - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you are going through a rough time the last thing you think about is the light at the end of the tunnel. Regardless of what the situation is, you are drowning in it. Your emotions are running rapid and you can’t quite get a grip on things. You have tunnel vision at this point and the ...
Views: 2735(2 votes) - Ayurveda Solutions for Hot Weather - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxAyurveda is the only science of medicine which explains in detail about the changes that occur in each climate and its influence on human body. Due to these changes in human body certain diseases appear during that season. It may appear as an individual disease, endemics or epidemics. It has ...
Views: 2734 - Best Shampoo - Natural, Homemade, Healthful! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Susan KatchurAre you looking for the best shampoo? You probably won't find it in regular department stores. Instead, you may consider using a homemade shampoo made with mild and gentle, natural, ingredients. There is a long-lasting shampoo bar that is very unique. It cleanses and conditions the hair while ...
Views: 2731(1 vote) - Unsearched Roll Scams At Ebay - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Daniel MaloneAny coin collector who searches for coins at ebay have noticed the copious amount of "unsearched" roll auctions. It appears, some version or other of cent rolls make up the bulk of these auctions. It stands to reason since the Lincoln Cents are the most numerous and often the most least ...
Views: 2729 - ***Sugar Free Lime Treat - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Popa WoolseyRefreshing sugar free lime treat that is low in calories with delicious low fat ingredients.There are times when you just want something refreshing after being out in the hot sun or working all day. But, with many people watching their weight, cutting back on calories, fats, and sugars ...
Views: 2728(2 votes) - Stopping the Diet Mentality - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Julie SimonPerhaps you've just gone through a rough patch in your life, or a very busy, stressful time and you've been overeating. Maybe your life, in general, feels like one big rough patch! You've gained some weight and you're trying to figure out how to lose it. Often, the quickest way to feel some ...
Views: 2728 - How Do You Learn to Live Without Alcohol? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAlcoholism is extremely common in our society and it affects the lives of very many people. It is insidious and it ruins lives everywhere it presents itself. Alcohol is one of the only drugs on the market that is legal. Supermarkets sell it off extremely cheaply, with their special offers and ...
Views: 2725(1 vote) - GITEN QUOTES ON THE LANGUAGE OF SILENCE - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanGITEN ON BEING ONE WITH THE WHOLE "I was 9 years old when I had my first glimpse of wholeness. It was early Christmas morning and I was standing in my pajamas in the living room and looked out of the large windows. Outside the white snow flakes silently singled down toward a snowclad ...
Views: 2724 - Journaling: a moving meditation - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyExercise your mind-body connection An aspect of journal writing that is both fundamental and subtle is its use as a moving meditation. Like the ancient Chinese practice of Qi Gong, journaling can serve to provide a connection between the mind and the body. A holistic awareness of health ...
Views: 2720(3 votes) - Allowing Yourself To Heal - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When we go through physical or mental pain, you have to allow yourself the time needed to heal. We don’t always allow ourselves the needed time to do so. Our body has its own mechanism that shuts off when we are in need of rest. We feel pain or we might get tired, that is our body saying ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - The Key to Making Visualization Work for You - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Marquita HeraldTo make your dreams come true, visualize your goals as already complete in full color and in the most vivid details you can muster, and then allow yourself to f-e-e-l (fuel your emotions) it and you will “attract” your goals to you … or so the advice goes from self-help experts. I will admit ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - Ten instant ‘pick-me-ups’ - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Louise Presley-TurnerLife is sometimes like a roller coaster. Ups and downs, with a few hairy bends thrown in for good measure. Not all days are nirvana and life can drag us down from time-to-time. It’s OK to have down days, we all have them and always will. Experiencing the whole array of emotions we’re born with ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - How to Gain Clarity on Your Core Desires - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires can free you from staying mired in deep ruts and routines. A Matter of Life and Death Craig Newton is fifty-four years old and has been overweight most of his adult life. For the past ten years he has often fluctuated between 75 and 130 pounds above the recommended weight for ...
Views: 2713 - Qigong for the Winter Solstice - Attune your Energy with your Thoughts, Intentions and Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2014 from Kevin HuffordIf you have not already done so, this is a perfect day to begin preparing for the winter season and the new year ahead. The December Solstice occurs on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23. It is called Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. In the ...
Views: 2713(1 vote) - Dealing With Boredom in Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Todd BranstonOverheard at meetings and treatment rooms are stories of how clients report that there's nothing to do now that they're sober or how they feel like they won't have any friends once they get sober. While I can certainly understand the concern, there are a lot of people engaged in a full life who ...
Views: 2711(1 vote) - Sexuality Identification System (SiS) A Gender Evolution - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dina PaigeSexuality Identification System (SiS) A Gender Evolution November 24th 2010, Toronto – President of DDP Consulting Services & Products Inc. and transsexual female Dina D Paige launches the Sexuality Identification System to the world today. “The term “sex” to describe gender is no longer ...
Views: 2711 - Managing Your Emotions For Maximum Vacation Fun - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehHere we go again! Summer is here and we need a vacation! Or do we? Do we really need it, or do we just want it? And who says so, anyway? These questions are worth an inquiry, wouldn’t you say? By all means, find yourself before stepping one foot outside the door. What do I mean? I mean ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - PATIENCE AND PERSISTENCE: Profoundly powerful powers that underpin success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWEB WARS Two stories are the inspiration for today’s blessings. The first story comes from the UK. Robert the Bruce was fighting for the independence of Scotland against the English, but he lost a battle and was hiding in a cave. He was downtrodden and perhaps even contemplating that everything ...
Views: 2705 - How To Make My Husband Love Me More Than His Mother: My Husband Loves His Mother More Than Me - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHow To Make My Husband Love Me More Than His Mother: My Husband Loves His Mother More Than Me Men have their own needs in marriage. They may not easily show it but they, too, have more or less the same needs as that of women. So if you're a wife who wants to make your marriage last for a ...
Views: 2704 - A Simple Task - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes it is hard to envision other people’s limitations when you don’t have any yourself. A simple thing like tying your shoes, opening a can, or brushing your teeth can require so much effort. This not only applies to lost limbs but different diseases such as Cerebral Palsy and ...
Views: 2701 - Barbecue Ribs Recipe for Everyday Meals - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinEveryday meals do not have to be dull and ordinary if you know how to prepare something special for main course. You will give the whole family something to look forward to because of the superb taste of the dishes on the dinner table. It is easy to turn a typical mealtime into an extraordinary ...
Views: 2701(1 vote) - Self-Improvement Is A Private Endeavor - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Dave & Elena AsproothSome of us would be embarrassed if our friends knew we were involved in therapy or were using self-help of any sort. Consider this: The same, potentially critical people might be involved in therapy themselves! We live in a society full of problems right now, and many people are dysfunctional in ...
Views: 2701(1 vote) - How to motivate yourself without guilt - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDo you take care of a bunch of chores that have been neglected for weeks, months or years when you see how hurt and upset your loved ones are at you? Perhaps you go to the other extreme of making sure that no one can find fault with you and blame you for anything by anticipating areas where ...
Views: 2699 - ***I Want to Make My Mark - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Tony KentSometimes we feel the need to make big changes in our lives in order to have a different outcome. It is said, “Do what you’ve always done and you’ll get what you always gotten.” Look at it this way: If you start walking in a straight line toward a certain place, and ...
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