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- ***Self-love Affirmations to Help you Fall in Love with Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFor your enjoyment, here are some affirmations that you can work with to help you develop self-love. Say them out loud at least twice a day, for 21 days – without missing a day. If you miss a day, start over again from day one. It is unwritten law of the mind that whatever we do for 21 days ...
Views: 2514(2 votes) - 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: 2514 - 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: 2513(1 vote) - ***To See Things Change in the World, we Must Change the Way we See Things - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn order to see things change in the world, we must change the way we see things! The Integrated Ascended Master realizes that the world we see is a projection of our own thinking. What we see in the world is determined by our own thinking. There is a way of thinking that can give us ...
Views: 2512(3 votes) - 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: 2512(1 vote) - Conquer Stuff Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Janice RussellMost people associate the word “addict” with alcohol or drugs. Reality is that people can become addicted to either a substance or a behavior. As a professional organizer, I work with many clients who are addicted to stuff. What does this look like? Here are some of the signs: o more stuff ...
Views: 2509 - Food, Feelings and Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffStudies have shown that people’s food intake is susceptible to their surroundings. Simple visual clues like plate size, room lighting, room color and the eating behavior and body size of dining companions were shown to affect the portion and size of food consumption. While the studies are ...
Views: 2509(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 ...
Views: 2509 - Midlife Women - the 3 Biggest Areas Transitioning Women Struggle With - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Deborah HayesChange…difficult or at least a little scary at any age but for the midlife woman this time in our lives can be very unsettling. The truth is by the time we reach this part of our lives we have become so accustomed to living for other people’s benefit that it can be downright disquieting when ...
Views: 2508(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: 2508 - Racing Heart Rate Brought Into Control For This Heart Patient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a great holistic healing method that has worked wonders before my eyes. In my opinion, the name does not do the method justice, as it can help with so many physical conditions. Having used this method for many years, I am still amazed when I see ...
Views: 2505 - Developing a Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweI heard a very interesting statement not too long ago that really made me think and it has stuck with me for sometime now… this person made a statement saying “you can measure a person’s height, you can measure how high a person can jump, you can even measure how fast they run, but you CAN NOT ...
Views: 2504 - The Seven Steps to Winning Every Consumer Argument - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie Albert1. Respect yourself Whether you are trying to return a $20 blouse you bought one week ago or a $20,000 car you bought one year ago, the process is remarkably the same. It all begins with respect. You must respect yourself enough to go after what is right. Many consumers just shrug off lousy ...
Views: 2503 - Approaching Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHappiness is the direct result of a choice. An agreement, between you and you. If you aren’t happy now, it’s because you have not made this choice, this agreement with yourself. The question is, “Why not?” Many people simply do not understand this basic rule of life. Apparently, nobody told ...
Views: 2502(3 votes) - The Best Resources for Baby Shower Poems and Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPoems and quotes are enriching and they give some sentimental touch to any occasion. For a baby shower, you can put an appropriate poem or a nice quote in the invitation card or the party favour. If you are inspired enough, you can compose your own poem or quote. Your guests will surely ...
Views: 2498(2 votes) - Urban Gardening Trends - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Whitney SeguraIn this highly urbanized world, it is a big challenge to pursue gardening and to find a spot to do it. With high cost of lots, spaces are usually limited only enough for the house. However, this should not put down individuals who would really want to do some gardening in their own backyard and ...
Views: 2497 - 5 Things I Believe about Leadership - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Billy ArcementThere are a myriad of characteristics attributed to great leaders in the literature on leadership. I’ve chosen five that are critical for everyone seeking to lead. Not fully appreciating or understanding the ramifications of not following these ideas can lead to misery for a leader. How do you ...
Views: 2493(4 votes) - Dealing with Anger & Frustration - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Debi BerndtIn your everyday life, you may get impatient with the person on the highway in front of you, the checkout attendant at the grocery store and the car in front of you who ordered the ultra-supreme wash that takes twenty minutes. Watching the clock in the mid-afternoon, wishing it was five o’clock ...
Views: 2493(2 votes) - With society's distractions, it is important to stay focused on the bigger picture of life. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Matthew ButcherWe may have a hard time keeping in touch with the big picture of life because our society offers so many distractions and fears that can consume us. We have technology, entertainment, bills to pay and so many other things that can keep us overly busy. But at the end of the day do these things ...
Views: 2492 - As Access to Healthcare Increases, So Does the Number of Reported Users - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Brooke OberstSince the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the health care industry has seen a vast shift in trends and how the healthcare industry operates. The industry itself was already growing and changing before ACA. The move to electronic health records systems has been vital in order to ensure ...
Views: 2491 - Forgiveness and Amends: Dealing With the Fallout of Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from PD RiversPlease begin this lesson by writing in your journal: 1. Are you still angry about the breakup of your ...
Views: 2490 - How to Make Homemade Grout Cleaner - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanGrout is usually made of either Portland cement or epoxy . It is applied in the space between two tiles in order to hold them in place. Grout surface is very porous and can easily absorb dirt and grim, which over a period of time lead to discoloration and appearance of dirty stains. No matter ...
Views: 2488 - Improve Your Conversations Skills With Open Ended Questions - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Royane RealOne of my friends recently asked me how she should handle an upcoming lunch with her lawyer. She was worried that the lunch would become awkward if they ran out of things to talk about. I suggested she should try to mentally prepare a few general questions such as, “Do you still enjoy being a ...
Views: 2487(1 vote) - Release and Let Go to Make Way for the New - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Linda BinnsSpring is officially here and this is the perfect time to clear out the old and make way for the new. This is a great time of year to go through your stuff to identify what you can let go of, as the urge to Spring clean takes hold. This year, as you go into Spring cleaning mode, bring a ...
Views: 2487(1 vote) - WiFi Extender Not Connecting to Internet? Here's the Fix! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from Marc HenryHave you configured your Netgear WiFi range extender but still it won't connect to internet? It is one of the most common issues experienced by Netgear users worldwide. However, with some troubleshooting tips, you can fix the Netgear WiFi extender not connecting to internet issue. And this post ...
Views: 2485 - Overcoming Barriers and Obstacles - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThere will always be barriers and obstacles between where you are right now and where you want to be. If your desire is fairly strong, you will definitely get started on it. You will probably spend a lot of money and time on it, too. You may even get most of the way there. However, the day you ...
Views: 2484 - Pizza on the healthy side (whole wheat Pizza) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Jimmy SigenstroemI have previously written about that even if you chose to eat a healthy diet, it doesn’t mean that you have to do without all the good things. You can easily have a pizza once in a while, as long as you do right and in moderation. And by right I mean that you drop the pepperoni, the pork bacon, ...
Views: 2483(1 vote) - Possibility Thinking, The Luck Factor, Serendipity, and Good Fortune —Too Much For a Person to Expect in One Lifetime? Part 2— - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2004 from James ClaytonOpportunity, says a famous writer, is like oxygen. It is so plentiful that we fairly breathe it. – Quoted by Robert Collier, Riches Within Your Reach Not long Ron called me. A year earlier I had taken his 12 Keys to Effective Salesmanship Course in Austin, Texas. “Where are you calling ...
Views: 2482 - Life Is Easy, Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jerry Lopper"Life is easy" seems easily understood intellectually. Take what comes along with thanks and gratitude; the circumstances and choices we make are perfect for us. All this feels right when said in a contemplative atmosphere. But after a few doses of life's reality, we have a difficult time ...
Views: 2481(4 votes) - How To Find, Sustain and Share Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2003 from Caterina RandoHappiness- you can’t beg for it or buy it or even barter for it. You can however create it and better yet sustain it. If you want to be happier long-term make creating and sustaining happiness a priority and apply the following happiness sustaining principals. Choose it The old adage, "people ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - Stop Hiding Out And Playing Small On Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello”Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.” Marianne Williamson Has your business suffered because you have been hiding out and playing small? Has fear, shame, guilt, or abuse from your past ...
Views: 2477 - Itchy Skin Parasites That Drive You Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Richard KuhnsRare skin parasites, causing relentless itchy skin, suffered by thousands of people world wide are becoming more common. The itching is so intense and relentless that the only relief is to take near scalding baths several times a day to keep the vermin at bay. How are the itchy skin parasites ...
Views: 2476 - Logical Thinking and Absurd Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasAlmost all your thoughts are basically absurd because your conscience is under-developed. This conclusion is the result of my research and discoveries after continuing Carl Jung’s research in the unknown region of the human psyche through dream interpretation. Today you can understand how ...
Views: 2476 - Make Time for Friendship - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from Royane RealDoes it ever seem to you as if it’s harder and harder to make new friends? Sometimes it’s our imagination, but sometimes it’s actually true. When we’re young, we’re surrounded with lots of other people who are the same age as we are, and who are going through the same things we are going ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - Spanish Proverbs - How Natives Say It - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Aaron MyersSpanish proverbs came about just like any other proverb. Leaders, rulers, and writers would write catchy phrases about good judgement decisions widely accepted as common sense. They wrote simple and trendy phrases so they could easily be remembered. Here are some of the most common proverbs in ...
Views: 2476 - Calendula Oil – Healthful & Beautiful Skin! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Susan KatchurCalendula oil is extracted, by steam distillation, from the petals of the calendula flower, otherwise known as pot marigold. This bright yellowish-orange colored flower consists of twelve to twenty different kinds of perennial or annual plants. After the petals have been steeped and infused, ...
Views: 2474(1 vote) - How to Make Banana Nut Bread - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBananas are originally from South and South East Asia and are first cultivated in Papua New Guinea. They are commonly found in tropical islands. The fruit is very fibrous and sweet with a distinct smell. Bananas are filled with B Vitamins, Vitamin C and potassium chloride. B Vitamins help us ...
Views: 2474(3 votes) - Potato Salad Recipes Without Mayonnaise: Top Three Tips For Making Delicious Potato Salad Without Mayonnaise - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YMany people are looking for potato salad recipes without mayonnaise. There are many reasons for people to do that, including wanting to try a new type of potato salad, wanting a potato salad recipe without mayonnaise and many more. If you are looking for potato salad recipes without ...
Views: 2472 - Are You Limiting Your Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe more interesting and enlightening you are, the more people will welcome you into their lives and the more opportunity will abound. Learning is not limited to going to school or getting a degree. It's surprising that many people stop feeding their minds after a certain point. For some, ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - The Functions of Currency Counting Machine in Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from alan coryThese days money counting machine is considered to be one of the most essential industrial tools for every business. Everyone has seen that currency counting machine at the bank but do you know that having the same one for your business gives you a better accuracy in counting money especially ...
Views: 2471 - Who The Hell Do You Think You Are? Understanding Self Image - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Phil MéthotWho The Hell Do You Think You Are? No Really... ...who do you think you are? I ask because before we can talk about our self image, it would behoove us to know just what a self image is. My research over the years taught me that the problem even with the phrase self image, is that we ...
Views: 2471 - Shitty Relationships - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dave ArenaThis week’s radio show about unhealthy relationships had a lot of buzz going before we even started and it lived up to the hype with over 14 live callers in 1 hour. Bobby Dhillon was our first caller who offered that past experiences help you learn what you don’t want in a relationship. He ...
Views: 2470 - 3 Common Signs Your iPhone Battery Is Dying! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Ron SpencerAre you acclimating to a sub-par iPhone performance? Has restarting your hampered smartphone become a ritual? More importantly, have you accepted its substandard performance as another drudgery of your life? Then you’re not the only less fortunate one ...
Views: 2469(1 vote) - Anger - A Powerful Force We Can Direct & Control - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Krystal KuehnAll sorts of things can trigger irritability in people, from minor traffic jams to major headaches. Everyone gets upset or annoyed sometimes. We all have lost our temper and reacted without thinking. We have succumbed to anger that drives us to say and do things we normally wouldn’t. And it is ...
Views: 2466 - The Healing Benefits of Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Sue HeldenbrandEssential oils come from the aromatic liquids that are found within flowers, roots, leaves, shrubs, bushes, resins and seeds. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for healing purposes. In Egypt, bowls of alabaster were found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb filled with more ...
Views: 2465(1 vote) - The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com A Dynamic Whole THE BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER AND CRYING Two of the most potent forms of emotional expression known to humanity are crying and laughing. They are so universal that ...
Views: 2465 - How Your Appearance Impacts Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Look the part. That's what people from my grandmother's generation used to say. It meant looking like the professionals who belonged to the group that you wanted to be a part of. It also meant carrying yourself, through your demeanor, in a manner that's consistent with the expectations of the ...
Views: 2463(6 votes) - Find the Best 50 CC Scooter and Shelve the Worst One - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from robin brainPeople often get confused when the buy scooters and the confusion become even more pronounced when they buy something such as the 50cc scooter. What the Buyer Looks For? Usually the average buyer would look for the following aspects while buying any electric scooter, gas moped or even the ...
Views: 2459 - Simple Tips to Boost Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Kathy Jo PollackHopefully you have already checked your credit reports and are correcting any errors. (If you have not done this, read my previous article, Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports ). Make sure you monitor and follow through on any disputes. That is a good start. With a ...
Views: 2459(4 votes) - How Crickets Considered a Pest - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanOutside at night, the chirping of crickets can sound like a harmonic symphony. But inside the house, that harmony can turn to dissonance -- because the sound means you have an infestation of crickets. Problems Caused by Having Crickets in the House Having a couple of crickets in your home ...
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