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- The Rocking Horse Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you ever feel like you are stuck? Like you are walking in mud? You take ten steps forward and yet you are standing in the same place. Well the good news is, you are not stuck. When you feel this way it can only mean one thing. You know what you want but you are NOT allowing the natural ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - 10 Ways to De-Clogging the Mind - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyLet's Talk As I was sitting here quiet in meditation this morning there were so many things running through my mind. It is virtually impossible to focus that way. Today I am determined to de-clog my mind that I may hear and know clearly the directions I must take for my life, family, home, ...
Views: 2259(5 votes) - Deciphering between a good habit and a bad habit…our brains can’t do it? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Noah St JohnIn our lives we have acquired habits that we perform on a daily basis. These habits may be good for us but some may be harmful. Now our brain, at the subconscious level is not able to decipher which habit does good for us and which habit doesn’t. A good habit is a habit that helps us pursue ...
Views: 2259(1 vote) - Inspirational Mother Dove – Nature versus Nurture - How to be a Good Mom - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAll of us long for a loving mother. Many of you may feel like abandoned children, having grown up with mothers who did not cater to your needs properly. Therefore, you may be continually searching for nurturing from others. Some of you may even be mothers yourself, and are struggling with your ...
Views: 2258(6 votes) - Mindfulness - So What? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jim AldrichMindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control. The online brain trust Wikipedia.com, the Free Encyclopedia, describes ...
Views: 2257 - 4 Life-Enriching Ways To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAwhile ago I saw a sign with these words: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Someone had crossed off the first two words. I had to chuckle. Just simplify. In my role as a professional organizer I have been working with a woman who has had no less than 6 deaths of close family members (including a ...
Views: 2256(1 vote) - 7 Hot Tips On How To Successfully Organize Your Garage Or Basement - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI am the worst offender when it comes to disorganizing our garage. I know I am not the only offender in the family. Even though I am a professional organizer and I know better I am really good at doing a number on our garage. I routinely organize it twice a year. Once in the spring before it ...
Views: 2256 - Patience... or Patient? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Holly BoydYou choose. It wasn’t that long ago that I was choosing the path of little resistance, which is what happens when you don’t make a decision – or even realize that there is a choice. My life and my health were spinning out of control and I was the first one to say “hey, if you had my ...
Views: 2256(1 vote) - Will My Ex Come Back? How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend Come Back - Deeper Truths - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Tiemo DonaldWill my ex come back; You have been separated from your boyfriend or girlfriend for some time now and miss him/her badly. Now you are wondering, how to get your guy/girl back or if it's even possible to get him/her to come back to you. There are definitely proven methods you can use to get her ...
Views: 2256 - Be accessible - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxHow accessible and available are you? Do you get so wrapped up in your daily routine or tasks that you are not being very present and you are missing what you should be receiving or giving? So many times, it is easy to get wrapped up in our own lives, our own challenges that we are not ...
Views: 2255 - Five Reasons To See An Astrologer This Year (or "Is it time to take your astrological pulse?") - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Ron Archer"Formerly, when religion was strong and science weak, men mistook magic for medicine; now, when science is strong and religion weak, men mistake medicine for magic." -Thomas Szasz This morning I made an appointment with my physician for my yearly physical. Okay, well sort of yearly. It can be ...
Views: 2254(4 votes) - Symptoms of a Midlife Crisis – What Can I Do? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerIt is important to recognize some of the main symptoms of a midlife crisis before you can do anything about them. This article will outline the top three symptoms and what you can do. FEELINGS OF A WASTED LIFE If you are thirteen, you probably aren’t feeling like your life has been ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - Organizational Products for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleA confession: I'm an organization nerd. Call me crazy but I enjoy being able to find what I need when I need it -- be it a particular tool, invoice, ingredient or garment. It feels good to have my 'to do' lists prioritized, to know that the important things are not falling through the cracks. ...
Views: 2252 - 7 Easy Ways to Maintenance Electric Scooter - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2018 from Annie ButlerElectric scooters have grown in popularity among adults, teens, and kids. Typically, they can be used for commuting from one point to the other. Most people prefer using them in the morning while going to work. Therefore, it is very important to understand the type of scooter you need. They ...
Views: 2251 - How to Control Possessiveness in Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Ovidiu DotPossessiveness can be a bad habit for either partner, male or female. I’ll use the masculine pronoun here, just to make it easy to read. So, what is possessiveness in a relationship? A desire to dominate your mate, an attitude that says: nothing moves without my approval. To be possessive means ...
Views: 2250 - The Ages and Stages of Organizing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Renee Ursem“I don’t know how things got to this point. I used to be so organized.” I hear this lament all the time. People who had no trouble keeping their stuff under control in their 20s one day wake up with “junk rooms” and piles that need to be stashed before company arrives. What happened? Do ...
Views: 2249 - The Seven Deadly Realities - A Look At Human Behavior - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsPersonal development The Seven Deadly Realities are like the weeds in the garden of our mind. Why Do We Need To Learn About Human Behavior and the Seven Deadly Realities? If personal development is like a garden, books are like the tools that we use to tend to our crops. The book Mastery, ...
Views: 2249 - Fear Be Gone - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Wambui BahatiI recently received an email that prompted me to answer a poll about what I feared most. I didn't reply to the email because my biggest fear at that moment was the fear of receiving more unsolicited email. However, I did start thinking about the subject of fear. What are we afraid of? What is ...
Views: 2245(4 votes) - How to Do Your Skin Analysis to Understand Your Exact Skin Type - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Evlin SymonWe only get one try to make the best of the skin that we’re in. Skin care is so important to maintaining a healthy glow so that you can put your best face forward. As hard as we try to buy the best products that money can buy, sometimes it simply isn’t enough. A skin care analysis may help ...
Views: 2245 - How to Find Love and Comfort—Letting Go of the Past by Releasing Emotional Baggage—Allowing Love to Come Forward - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Premise: The Search for Love Everywhere I look, I see so many people searching for love. I know people who either have a boyfriend or a girlfriend, or a significant other whom they are intimate with, yet they tell me they feel lonely and without love. I even have friends who are married who ...
Views: 2245(10 votes) - Most of Life Is Rowing - by My grandfather was a man who lived a rich life. A shipbuilder by trade, he was one of 11 children born in rural Nova Scotia.
Grandfather was a quiet man, a deeply religious man and, perhaps most of all, a person of significant character. Once when I was in high school, my grandfather invited ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - All About Grapefruit Seed Oil! - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Susan KatchurGrapefruit seed oil is an acidic liquid citrus oil derived from the seeds, pulp and white membranes of grapefruit. It is also known as grapefruit seed extract or GSE. It is found in commercial and homemade beauty products. It is a food supplement too. Discover the benefits and cautions of ...
Views: 2244 - Moving past anger and anxiety based life styles - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Monty RitchingsWhen I was a younger person, anger and anxiety were my "best friends". I never went anywhere without them. I did not like how they felt but I also did not like the feeling of being without them because they had become so familiar. It was almost like a void if they weren't present. My ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Rising Above Human Biology - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Kristine TimpertWe all love to talk about sex. Can any of us ever get enough of it? For me the energy of the cosmos is rooted in sex. Sex as a creative force can be seen everywhere. The universe expands, the earth continues to evolve, animals and plants reproduce and human beings remain on an endless search ...
Views: 2244(4 votes) - 5 Travel Tips For Organizing Important Travel Documents - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Marilyn BohnTraveling is fun and takes us away from our "normal" lives but it can be frustrating if you don't have the right documents with you when you need them. Learn what documents you need when you travel and how to quickly organize them by using these 5 proven organizing tips. I am going to tell ...
Views: 2243 - Hypnosis and self hypnosis- part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsThis is the first of two parts where I am going to be talking about hypnosis and self hypnosis. By the end of this article you will know more about what Hypnosis is, why it can be so helpful and also gain a practical understanding of how to enjoy the benefits of self hypnosis. In part two I will ...
Views: 2243(1 vote) - Self Defense Tactics for Women - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Jody SnyderEvery day the news is filled with horror stories about violent crimes. We worry about ourselves, our children, our friends, and relatives. No one can guarantee your personal safety. The best thing we can do is learn some techniques on how to prevent ourselves from becoming a victim, and if we ...
Views: 2243(2 votes) - Albeit Speech Problem, Benefits Of Invisalign Are Enormous - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Micko StojanovicInvisalign aligners are these days being much sought after by people who intend to wear a pleasing smile without making other people aware that they are having some dental procedure. Invisalign are extremely transparent and so anyone can hardly discern that you have them on your teeth. However ...
Views: 2241 - Is Your Self-Image Working For You? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltLife sometimes throws us curve balls that we have to deal with-these are the "have-tos." Life becomes boring and difficult when you're only doing the things you have to do to get where you don't want to be. If your Core Desire is to speak confidently in public, how do you acquire this ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - Growing in Your Knowledge of the Redirect Virus - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Gerard MacGoogle Redirect Virus is a malicious malware that has the capacity of rendering your computer useless. It’s mainly linked with Google because of the fact that it attacks the Google search engine most often. In any case, it also attacks Yahoo, Bing, MSN and other search engines. The ugly ...
Views: 2239 - Mindful Being Course Interview with Nataša Pantović Buzzfeed - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićWellness and Nutrition Author of 9 consciousness research books Nataša Pantović has told Buzzfeed that her latest personal development book called: Mindful Being towards Mindful Living Course, is about how ‘consciousness transforms into its golden possibilities’. While sitting and ...
Views: 2239(1 vote) - Why Clutter Happens - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from A.J. Miller"You can't fix it if you don't know what's broken." That expression is particularly fitting if you're trying to get or stay organized. Looking for a remedy for your clutter before you know its cause is a prescription for failure. In order to overcome clutter and create a system and solutions ...
Views: 2239(3 votes) - One Key Eliminates Fighting Forever - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Janet PfeifferConflict and fighting are not synonymous. Although they very often go hand-in-hand, disagreements need not end up as arguments, fights, or physical altercations. A conflict is simply two forces in opposition: a husband and wife disagree on where to spend their vacation; you support the ...
Views: 2236(2 votes) - Braking the Ungrateful Habit - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Frederick ZapponeWhether many of us will admit it or not, we are deeply ungrateful for what we have. It is a habit we acquired during the time the attitude 'more is better' was the dominate attitude of modern civilization. Becoming a Gratitude MASTER has not been easy for me... It has taken me years of ...
Views: 2235 - From addiction towards healing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Roger FontaineWhat are the steps to take to go from addiction towards wellness? This is the question which this article addresses as I outline the steps which my personal recovery took and which has been truly a miracle in my life and in the effects on those which I affect daily, mostly including my wife and ...
Views: 2235(4 votes) - The Special Force of Mentoring - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHaving a mentor I an integral part of getting where you want to go and achieving what you want to achieve, as fast as possible, with the fewest mistakes. I consider mentors to be key components of maximizing your Conquering Force. In your life, you have probably already enjoyed the help of ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - How You Can Declutter Your Home Without Feeling Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Meredith PlattIt's the beginning of a completely new year and people are making resolutions. One of the very common kinds for home owners can be to declutter their house. Most individuals are pretty serious about this, but yet along with the New Year's diet regime resolution, eagerness as well as perseverance ...
Views: 2230(2 votes) - Karate for the Head Or Heart? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMany years ago, when I was teaching karate, I could usually tell how well my students would perform from their motivation to learn in the first place. Often it was just a passing fancy, an ego trip, or a belt. But for others it was a burning desire. Once, a university professor approached me ...
Views: 2230 - The Meaning of Dreams and Your Life – Carl Jung’s Dream Theories and Real Love Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung was the only one who managed to discover the real meaning of dreams. I continued his research, proving that his theories were important discoveries. All the other methods of dream interpretation are misleading attempts to understand the meaning of dreams based on suppositions. You ...
Views: 2230 - We Can Help You Kiss So Much Better, That Will Leave Her Breathless! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonYou're About to Discover Guaranteed Secrets That Will Make You the Best Kisser They've Ever Kissed!! ... And Put an End to the Stress and Anxiety of Not Knowing What To Do When It Comes to Being a Fantastic Kisser! Get Step-by-Step PROVEN Kissing Techniques That Will Give You a Reputation for ...
Views: 2230 - A Surprising Lesson From Reality TV - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHow you can use the power of empathy The intense attraction we have toward reality TV is glaringly obvious. Nothing new here, right? But what is the IT that attracts fans to these shows in the first place? What can we learn here, and how can we apply that to the presenting of our story ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - How To Feel Comfortable When Meeting People - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Adam BenedettoOften times in life, we interact with people we do not know and try to find a way to relate to them. Without feeling uncomfortable, how does one interact with someone else they know nothing about? How do you get the conversation started, where do you begin? Some of us are natural talkers and ...
Views: 2228 - Free Speech: We Can't Afford the High Price Tag - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Janet PfeifferAmerica, despite all of her current woes, still remains the greatest country in the world. One of our ultimate freedoms is the right to openly express ourselves without fear of retribution. Journalists, reporters and news broadcasters are all guaranteed protection under the Constitution. Free ...
Views: 2227 - Why the Character Ethic should be given more importance than the Personality Ethic - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Noah St JohnIn the United States, literature that was put out on the basis of success focused on the Character Ethic. The Character Ethic involved values like integrity, humbleness, simplicity, fairness, modesty, passion, bravery, justice, and the Golden Rule. This was during the first 150 years, but ...
Views: 2227 - "Triumph Over Fear” © White2011 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteFear is defined as a distressing emotion. It’s aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. It doesn’t matter if the threat to us is real or imagined; that feeling is real! When those feelings are imagined, we stir them up with our thoughts. We can shift those thoughts and choose to focus ...
Views: 2226(1 vote) - 40 Years of Being a Smoker, I Amazed Myself and Stopped in One Day - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from David FordGoing back six years or so, I was smoking two or more packets of cigarettes a day, and on stress days probably more,and had done so for well over thirty years, so I decided to switch to hand rolled ones. My decision used the logic that by not getting all those nasty chemicals and additives ...
Views: 2226(2 votes) - How to Deal with Flooded Yard - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanHomeowners often complain of standing water in the yard, especially those who live at the base of a slope. Water runoff from a hillside can flood your lawn and cause you landscaping problems (not to mention drainage problems for your basement). Consult my articles for ideas on diverting water. ...
Views: 2226 - Why Should You Purchase a Flavor Wave Convection Oven? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanBefore you purchase an oven, it is important for you to consider a few factors. First, you have to keep in mind the size of your kitchen. If you have a limited kitchen space, it would be wiser to opt for a more compact item. A large and bulky oven will only eat up so much space, thus leaving you ...
Views: 2226(2 votes) - Coping with Life's Inevitable Challenges -- 21 Ways You Can Move Past the Pain Instead of Getting Stuck in It - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Nicole Nenninger"It'll be okay; it's for the best." "Time heals all wounds." "I told you he was no good for you." "Keep your chin up--just keep moving forward." "Forgive and forget." If you've ever gone through a rough time in your life, you've no doubt heard some of those statements before. Well-meaning, ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - Accomplishing a Goal - Why Writing Your Goal Down Works - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Gary DalyFitzhugh Dodson was a world-famous psychologist, lecturer and writer. He had many strategies for accomplishing a goal. He once said that “Goals that are not written down are just wishes”. I’d like to share with you why writing your goal down works from my life experiences of travelling the world ...
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