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- 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: 2197(4 votes) - 8.5 Reasons Why Numbered Lists are Better - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! I’ve always had a fascination with numbers. When my massage therapist asked me to pick a number from 1 to 10 to indicate how much pressure I was feeling, I exclaimed “pi”. She said “what?” and I replied, “I can’t get any more precise than 3.14159265359...” But ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - 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: 2195 - 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: 2195 - 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: 2195(1 vote) - 7 Basic Organizing Tips To Get Rid of Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love getting thank you notes. I like reading what my friends have to say about the gift or service I have done for them. I like the beauty of the cards and I love getting “good” mail. The fact that my friends took the time to write me a note makes me feel important. I received a call from ...
Views: 2193 - 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: 2193(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: 2193(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: 2193 - 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: 2192(5 votes) - 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: 2192(4 votes) - 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: 2191(10 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: 2191(1 vote) - 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: 2190 - 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: 2190 - 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: 2189 - Surround Yourself With Light - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Ton PascalSurround Yourself With Light by Ton Pascal I received many great suggestions and wonderful quotations for a better living, this past week, from two dear friends. I am grateful and feel blessed to have friends like that. Whether we are well, but looking for support of our convictions, or ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - 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: 2187 - 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: 2186 - 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: 2186(2 votes) - 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: 2186(1 vote) - 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: 2185(1 vote) - 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: 2184 - Self-Improving: Being a Better You - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2008 from Pamela TroneSomeone once told me that happiness was not a destination, but a journey. It comes from within and is entirely up to us. Be the best you can be! How many times have you heard this? Have you ever really made a commitment to achieve it? I sincerely believe that we unfortunately rely on those ...
Views: 2184 - 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: 2183 - 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: 2183(2 votes) - 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: 2182(3 votes) - Life Drawing with Cecil Collins - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Ian HoptonCecil Collins (1908–1989) was best known as a painter and had established his reputation in the 1930s to the extent of being included in the 1936 International Surrealist Exhibition in London, at the invitation of the eminent art critic Herbert Read. Surrealist influences can certainly be ...
Views: 2181 - 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: 2180(4 votes) - 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: 2180 - 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: 2179(1 vote) - 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: 2178 - 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: 2178 - 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: 2178 - 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: 2177 - 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: 2177(1 vote) - 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: 2174 - 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: 2172 - 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: 2172(1 vote) - 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: 2171(1 vote) - 2 Ways Low Self Esteem Hinders You - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIf you answer yes to any of these ten questions, you may be a victim of low self-esteem... 1. Are you afraid to take risks? 2. Do you usually anticipate the worst in any given situation and fear the outcome? 3. Do you simply fear the unknown? 4. Do you worry so much about what others ...
Views: 2169 - 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: 2168 - 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: 2166(2 votes) - "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: 2165(1 vote) - Time Travel, Fate, Destiny, Free Will and Changing the Past - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhen we hear of people “time traveling” and “changing the past,” we immediately ask, what kind of event was changed? Could it be possible that what seemed to change was only a perception of the event? How was it verified? Could the report be fiction rather than non-fiction? Based on many years ...
Views: 2165 - Culture in our day to day life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Anju BatraThough we use the word ‘Culture’ in our day to day life, we get confused while pointing its meaning. This is a thing which can be only experienced and is invisible. It self culture is to put into practice. Culture has been spread through all over the world. There is not a single society without ...
Views: 2164 - Who Was Henry Harrison Brown? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Matthew E. AlleyneHenry Harrison Brown was born in Massachusetts in 1840, he had a varied career which included serving in the U.S Volunteers during the Civil War from August 1862 until October 1865, and he was also a teacher, journalist and a lecturer for 17 years. Henry went onto become one of the elder ...
Views: 2164 - Be willing to let go - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxWhat are you holding onto that is not serving your real purpose? What relationships do you continue to nurture that are detrimental to your mental health and fitness? What mindset do you continue to feed into that prevents you from truly be the person you are designed to be? Many times, the ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - Chateau Leather Sofa For the Living Room - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Alden AlfredIf you are looking for the perfect foreign touch of elegance for your living room décor, then the chateau leather sofa is the perfect piece of furniture. It brings the easy elegance and refinement that comes so easily with the Italian style décor for any room. While there is the definite touch ...
Views: 2162 - 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 ...
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