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- S.A.D? How to beat the winter blues - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Anna AparicioAnyone who knows me knows I am not a fan of winter. Understatement! Come October I turn into a bit of a bear (metaphorically speaking) and all I want to do is hibernate. Wake me up on the first of May when the earth comes alive; when I can see the world in multicolour, hear the birds sing, feel ...
Views: 2494(2 votes) - Invisible Forces in Your Life—Imagine an Angel Sitting on Your Shoulder and Whispering in Your Ear - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbAre invisible forces guiding you in your life? Imagine an angel of God sitting on your shoulder. What do you think that angel would say? Would he or she offer constructive or destructive help? Well, from my own personal experiences, it does appear an angel—the inner spirit of God—has been ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - Take Control to Make Change Happen - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceSo you want more in your life…that’s a great place to start. It doesn’t matter if you are dissatisfied with your personal life, the career path you have taken, or something not as easily defined. When you make the decision to move forward in a different, more positive direction, it’s the first ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - Being vs. Doing - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Behnam BakhshandehBEING Vs. DOING As part of the book “Conspiracy for Greatness” by Behnam Bakhshandeh We all are experts in DOING. By the way, just DOING is not enough for us; we have to DO IT GOOD, or DO IT RIGHT! Take a look around, you are either good at what you DO or you go to school to become ...
Views: 2489(1 vote) - How to Make the Best Chocolate Cake - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWe all know that chocolate cake is one of the easiest cakes to prepare but not everyone can make it deliciously, just like the ones that we have in pastry shops and restaurants. For you to bake chocolate cake that you and your family will surely love here is a chocolate cake recipe for you. ...
Views: 2488(2 votes) - Is Erectile Dysfunction and Impotence the same? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalErectile dysfunction abbreviated as ED is also known as impotence. ED is the inability of male to attain or maintain an erection that is acceptable for sexual intercourse. Exceptional erection problems are not something to worry about; however, if the problem persists for long time, it may cause ...
Views: 2488(1 vote) - 5 Free meditation mobile applications for your Android device - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Doug HoseckMeditation mobile applications More and more people are turning to their mobile devices for meditation tracks, tips & techniques. The great news is that there is already an array of great apps available & more being added every day. I will show you 5 free meditation mobile applications ...
Views: 2486 - Choosing the Right Man for YOU - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Rosemary PriceChoosing the right man for you. A lot of people I know are desperate to find a man and settle down with him and they all have different reasons for it. The right man for you will fit into your lifestyle, love you for who you are and be able to provide those things you are seeking. Those who ...
Views: 2486 - Home Solutions for Fire Ant Bite - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanTake an antihistamine (like Benadryl) to help prevent allergic reactions and swelling # After washing the bites, as soon as possible: * Worcestershire sauce. Cover the bite(s) with a paper towel and saturate with the sauce. Read more. * Hot water. Read more. * Put a penny ...
Views: 2486 - Positive Statements For Girls Encourage Healthy Friendships! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Lori LiteNote to Readers: Friendships cause much stress and anxiety for many tweens and teens. I found the middle school years to be particularly challenging for girls. Emotional bullying is everywhere and the lines of friendship are blurred by an effort to be popular or just plain old accepted! I love ...
Views: 2483(1 vote) - CROHN'S DISEASE - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from margareth garnier simonCROHN’S DISEASE If you are diagnosed with CROHN’S, relax! You are not sick; you are allergic to several foods. When you eat foods that your body rejects, the whole digestive tract (from the mouth to the anus) targets itself for destruction. The problem is that you do not necessarily know ...
Views: 2482(3 votes) - We are leaseholders of apartments - I can't find my block's freeholder - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Andrew SzebeniIf you own a leasehold residential flat in England or Wales you may wish to make contact with your freeholder (referred to as a ‘landlord’ according to the law) for a whole range of reasons. Perhaps you want to extend the time of your lease, maybe you in addition to a group of people want to ...
Views: 2482 - Travel For Disabled - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Linda SmithThose with disabilities find taking a vacation to be a difficult, if not impossible venture. The disabled traveler has multiple problems that are associated with vacation destinations, as well as finding affordable accommodations that are disabled friendly. Often hotels claim that they are ...
Views: 2479 - Law of Least Resistance and Dharma - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: First and foremost I would like to tell you that I am a tremendous fan. I have listened to all of your audio tapes repeatedly. They are so enjoyable, peaceful and so full of knowledge. However, I have a few questions. But I will start with one. In your book Seven Spiritual ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - ARE YOU ADDICTED TO FOOD? THERE IS A SOLUTION! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Marilyn OceanDo you often feel like you are addicted to food? Well it is not your fault! The food industry has hooked over 68% of the American population. We are led to believe that there is no good food or bad food, that it's all a matter of balance. This sounds good in theory, except for one ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - Connecting With Others - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMaking connections with others is not only vital to your growth, it largely determines how much you can-and will- enjoy your life. If you don't have caring, giving relationships with others, not only are you being robbed of one of life's greatest pleasures, but you're also robbing others of the ...
Views: 2477 - Do what You Must, Even When You Think You Can't - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Trina SonnenbergDo what You Must, Even When You Think You Can't That is the secret to succeeding at anything. Remember the story, 'The Little Engine That Could'? "I think I can..." When presented with a task, any task, except of course things like brain surgery, crank up the confidence. Go with it and ...
Views: 2477 - How To Make Better Choices To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Sharmen LaneAlmost everything we do in life is a choice. To get out of bed in the morning is a choice. To go to work and do your job and pay your rent and take chances and risks, are all choices. To eat unhealthy foods knowing you will gain weight and increase fat and cholesterol and your risk for heart ...
Views: 2475 - Masculine vs Feminine - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Etienne CharlandI was reading David Deida's book The Way of the Superior Man and he was saying that masculinity seeks freedom and femininity seeks love. Later I was doing Natural Grounding. Then BANG it hit it like a brick on the head! Actually it was my hands that made the sound on my forehead. Masculinity ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - How Does Praying the Rosary Improve Our Lives? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sandra AndersonThere are 15 reasons to pray to Mother Mary; in explanation they are the fifteen promises made by Mother Mary to Christians who recite the Rosary and I am going to talk about the second promise in this article. (Given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan. Imprimatur. +Patrick J. Hays, D.D. ...
Views: 2474(1 vote) - Women's Intuition Infertility and Motherhood - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stephanie AltAs Mother’s Day approaches I thought it timely to share out of the ordinary extraordinary stories about becoming mothers. Both my experiences are unconventional and with each child woman’s intuition played a vital role guiding my journeys to motherhood. Sometimes planned sometimes not, many ...
Views: 2473(1 vote) - ***Any Crisis is an Opportunity to Change Direction in your Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAny crisis is an opportunity for healing. The word “crisis” comes from the Greek and means “turning point in a disease.” So a crisis is truly an opportunity for a turning point in our lives. However, most people don’t realize their crises as an opportunity and so the opportunity is lost. ...
Views: 2471 - How to Take Proper Action - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Without proper action, you can't obtain your Core ...
Views: 2471(2 votes) - Do Sexual Abuse Survivors Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsI have been asked the other day whether people need to go to a psychotherapist or counsellor to recover from sexual abuse. I think that is a really good question. Does a person need therapy to heal? I don't think it is necessary to go to a psychotherapist or counsellor. However, they need ...
Views: 2469 - A MESSAGE TO GARCIA by Elbert Hubbard, 1899 - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisIn all the Cuban business there is one man who stands out on the horizon of my memory like the north star at midnight. When war broke out between Spain and the United States, it was very necessary to communicate quickly with the leader of the rebels. Garcia was somewhere in the mountain ...
Views: 2466 - How to Make Chicken Mushrooms with Stir Fry Noodles - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Angelica FlorinEasy to make and delicious to eat, “Chicken Mushrooms with Stir Fry Noodles” is a great dish to cook for yourself or your family. This recipe cooks in 90 minutes and makes about 4 servings. Things you will need: • Boneless and skinless chicken 100g • Sliced mushrooms 1 cup • Cream of ...
Views: 2465(2 votes) - Save a Friend: Youth Suicide is Preventable - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ida Tyree-HycheOn the phone with his teenage brother, a young person in my young people’s church organization noticed his brother, the popular, fun-loving, star high school football player, sounded more mature and serious in his conversation. The usual jostling greeting of “What do you want?” was replaced with ...
Views: 2463(2 votes) - Tips for Using Heat Guns for Plumbing - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from alan coryThe plumbing industry has gone under a tremendous transformation ever since the technically advanced tool kits and equipment have made emergence in it. The plumbing system is no longer dependent on manual tasks and there are many plumbing accessories now that are capable of reducing the manual ...
Views: 2463(1 vote) - You Don’t Need Plastic Anymore - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Jakob BarryIn the general sense plastic is an amazing substance which has helped the world advance in many ways. Through fields such as science, health, sports, and medicine it’s allowed people to live safer, better lives. At the same time in the everyday rush of life plastic doesn’t have such a good ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Varnish your ceiling and floorboards for protective home décor - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Matt WalkerWhen we talk about getting the right kind of home décor for our house, there are many factors beside style that has to be counted in to have a durable and flexible component in the decorative and elements in the home. Hence if you are choosing wood as a material for floor and wall section or ...
Views: 2460 - How to Improve Logical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasThinking is a process based on thoughts that try to understand reality, and find solutions to various problems. Logical thinking means thinking according to the principles of logic. Logic is a collection of thoughts that judge reality. In other words, logic is a particular method of reasoning. ...
Views: 2459 - Facebook - Part 2 - Best Practices for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIn Part 1 of this article, we outlined the costs and benefits of Facebook for creative people. Today will focus on some fundamental Best Practices -- written especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the Facebook plunge, those new to Facebook and those who aren't using Facebook to ...
Views: 2458(1 vote) - It's NEVER Too Late - In Fiction That Is - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Sheri AdamsIt's never too late--in fiction or in life--to revise - Nancy Thayer, author In life, you get one chance at most things. You get one chance to choose to dance with the person who asked or not. You choose to study in school and pass, or redo or drop out. In most decisions, you get one ...
Views: 2457 - Project Reality: Dealing With Dead-End Projects - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Renee UrsemIs there a project sitting around your office, closet, garage, or spare room? Maybe it’s something you’d like to get done, but there never seems to be enough time to get started. It sits in a box or on a shelf, waiting, maybe even mocking you. This may be what I call a “dead-end” project. ...
Views: 2456 - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Fairest of Them All? You Are! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenThat’s always been an interesting question, especially since the one asking is portrayed as an evil, mean quuen (Snow White’s step mother.) It represents ego and our obsession with how we look and the superficiality that comes from wanting to be pleasing to others’ eyes. But what if this was ...
Views: 2455(1 vote) - Setting up the Linksys RE6300 WiFi Extender Using 192.168.1.1 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from Shubham VermaSetting up the Linksys RE6300 (AC750) WiFi range extender is easily done with its browser-based setup feature using 192.168.1.1. For the installation of your Linksys WiFi extender, there would be any need for a setup CD or an installation software. But before the Linksys extender setup ...
Views: 2455 - Arnold’s Goal Setting Secret - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently I posted the following on my Facebook Fan Page: “Action attracts motivation. Get moving and you get motivated.” That insight was driven home while I was reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall, a book I love. Even at over 600 pages, I’m reading every word of it. ...
Views: 2453(1 vote) - The Mystique of Baccarat: The High-Roller Game of Choice - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from noman khan‘Casino Whales’ are the most highly sought-after clientele in the world. These men and women have the means to wager fabulous bets on casino games, bringing in tremendous revenue to the world's premier casino resorts. High-rollers have deep pockets; they are extravagant ...
Views: 2449 - Change Is Inevitable, Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe are witnessing some of the biggest astrological events of our lifetime. Last year, there were events like a grand cross, an eclipse, and all the major planets moved into a new house. I do not profess to know anything about astrological events, but was informed of this by a wise teacher that ...
Views: 2448(1 vote) - The Truth About Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Maisen MosleyThe most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Eating disorders are the result of poor body image and low self-esteem. They affect mostly young adults and teenagers but younger pre-teens are now beginning to develop a distorted body image. An eating disorder ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - Five Feng Shui Tips for a Harmonious Home - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jayme Barrett"Flow" is definitely a key word in feng shui. When anything is stopped up, stagnation sets in and things come to a standstill. The blood and air in our bodies need to circulate for vital health, creativity, and sales need to move for increased wealth. Words and emotions also need to flow for ...
Views: 2446(4 votes) - Elder Abuse – Financial Scamming of Swindling - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from William HayesWhen a family member or loved one gets older, it is common for us to worry about them. Should they be put in a home? How can their needs be best met? Can we trust those who are looking after them? Sadly, these causes for concern are justified. Cases of abuse are far too common for us to pretend ...
Views: 2445 - Healing Our Body through Relaxation Music - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Jason Stephenson“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley Ancient Greeks were of the belief that music had the power to heal the body as well as the soul. The power of meditation was ...
Views: 2443(1 vote) - Tempted and Want a Way Out? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionOn a wintry morning, shoppers scuffled through the streets of New York, wining in and out of crowds. Amid the crowd was a young woman walking along the shops with a slight frown. She looked at the toys displayed in the windows, but quickly turned away with a sigh. She just did not have the money ...
Views: 2442 - 5 Tips on How to Keep New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Darlene LancerWhy bother to make resolutions and then feel disappointed or guilty for breaking them? Do you get excited and resolve to change, but within days or weeks lose interest and can’t motivate yourself? Wonder why you get sidetracked by distractions or become easily discouraged when quick results ...
Views: 2441(3 votes) - Car Body Scratch and Dent Removal - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sara robinNowadays most of the family or an individual are crazy about driving four wheelers with or without training. Mainly Teenagers take off the car for dating or Roaming without the knowledge of their parents. So without a Proper Training, they may met with an accident making scratches and some dents ...
Views: 2441 - How To Treat Allergies - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Popa WoolseyAllergies affect a large number of people each year. The tendency to become allergic is inherited, meaning that if you have parents and other relatives with sinus problems and other coughing and sneezing symptoms, chances are you will develop them as well. Most people develop allergic problems ...
Views: 2440(1 vote) - How To Pick Self-help Resources That WORK - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachEACH YEAR, hundreds of "revolutionary" self-help books, articles, groups, and programs appear on a wide range of human stressors. Publishers and producers keep churning them out because (1) the old ones don't work for long, and (2) the needy, hopeful public keeps the cash registers ringing. A ...
Views: 2439 - Reinvigorating the Mind, Body and Spirit: A Two-Week Detox From the Modern Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Dana Baduna[This article illustrates a frame for handling “change” when encountering the unexpected. The author, a therapist, had been planning a vacation to a foreign land with the hope of disconnecting from her hectic and pressured professional lifestyle. Instead, suddenly faced with unforeseen events ...
Views: 2438(1 vote) - Self Help When You're In Debt - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2004 from Paul F Davis anIt's no fun being in debt. Money shortages are always stressful and serious debt canemotionally drain you. And yet, while you'll find lots of advice about thepractical aspects of debt management, there is preciouslittle help available for the psychological side of things. Negative feelings ...
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