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- How Do I Set Appropriate Boundaries? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Lorna BlakeI often meet people who ask my advice on this very question. It’s a very challenging issue for those of us who were taught that our role is to cater to everyone else’s needs, never speak up for our rights and always say yes to whatever you’re asked to do. This is especially challenging for ...
Views: 1298(4 votes) - 7 Critical Reasons To Hire A Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThe sky was over cast and the day was cold. But I was warm inside the home of a delightful, intelligent, interesting, busy mom who also has the role of being a wife, counselor to her family, chef, and chauffer just to name a few of her jobs that she does every day. Oh and she works as a ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Insecurity - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Moses JonesIt is the killer of many relationships. It is the killer of one's soul. Yet everyone has it to some degree. Some have it to a barely noticeable extent. Others have it to the point where it consumes their very being. This soul killer is known as insecurity. Insecurity makes anyone ...
Views: 566(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Celebrate Spiritual Wellness Month - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Marie KirklandSpiritual wellness can mean different things to different people however the most basic definition is a search for meaning and purpose; the values, ethics and morals that guide an individual and gives meaning and direction to their life. For most of us spiritual wellness is an evolutionary ...
Views: 4136(1 vote) - Midlife Women- Finding the Path to Success and Joy - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesWe all come to a point in our life when we sense that things haven’t turned out quite like we expected. That moment in time when we look up and realize that many of the things we thought we would do or have or try or be “when the time was right” have not occurred and don’t seem to be anywhere on ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - The Feel-Good Factor for vibrant well-being - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Jodie Barrett"Sickness and health are not simply physical states that the methods of science will eventually analyse completely and make understandable. They are rooted in the deepest and most mysterious strata of Being." Andrew Weil It's really quite amusing that in our society we are so interested, and ...
Views: 1959(7 votes) - The Secret to Manifesting a New Job in 7 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Mary KraemerJob market updates are daily news. Everyday there are stories about people that want a ‘new job’. Many are unemployed; and others are in a position where they stay stuck in the job they have and are very unhappy. Being without a job, or going to a job that you don’t like, takes its toll on ...
Views: 15975(9 votes) - Rough Seas or Smooth Sailing Ahead…Take Command - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffDo you wish your life was smooth sailing every day, not just occasionally? Do you feel like you are you aimlessly adrift, being tossed around on the sea of life at the whim of the waves? Everyone experiences a few days or weeks throughout a lifetime where they feel out of control and tossed ...
Views: 2239(4 votes) - 5 Quick and Cheap Home Improvement Projects to Increase The Value of Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Youri NaimarkHome improvement projects (even small ones) not only can dramatically improve your living space, but better yet, they can increase the value of your home. Sometimes, however, the efforts and costs associated with remodeling your home are overwhelming. But don’t give up on improving your ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - How to play piano with these basic tips - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Chun-Lam Samuel LoLearning to play using the World Wide Web is a really good way to learn how to play the piano. Do not just tie yourself down to learning to play with a teacher that comes to your house. Online lessons are a great deal more convenient and a good deal more efficient. You should really will save ...
Views: 487(2 votes) - 11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtReading helps us in every area of our lives. It helps us become successful in school and later in our careers and it helps us grow as individuals by either teaching us new information or by allowing us to step into someone else's shoes. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and ...
Views: 1857(7 votes) - AN APPROACH TO TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Keith BrayAN APPROACH TO TODAY Once again, along comes my coaching mentor Dr. Randin Brons with another Idea Engineer. Thought provoking. Couple this approach with the question you should ask each day about actions you are contemplating –“How important is it?”- and your days may become a pleasant dance ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Learning is Forever and Ever! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Aurelia FloresWho is the oldest primary school pupil in the world? That’s a trick question. You see, the person who used to claim that honor died in August 2009. Most likely, none of us in the United States knew him, and, in fact, most people in his own country—Kenya—didn’t know him either. His village, ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - How to reduce your energy consumption by energy saving lighting? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaComforts of life come on a platter. Modern day lifestyle has brought into your household electronic equipment that were unthinkable a few years ago. But wedded to these comforts are the soaring electricity bills. If you want to spare yourself the dreadful thought of paying hefty amounts on the ...
Views: 867(2 votes) - What Is Covert Hypnosis Exactly? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Donald HeadleyYou may be familiar with the hypnosis you see on TV or at stage shows. You know the kind, the kind where a hypnotist is able to have people sit in a chair and then supposedly turn them into chickens, and things like that. You may often ask yourself “Is that real, or is the hypnotist just ...
Views: 878(2 votes) - Your Words Are Your Wand: Choose Them Well - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Camille StrateSeems to me that folks don't pay much mind to their words. You hear things every day that are proof of this. Stuff like: “My back is killing me.” “I hate my life.” “I wish somebody would kill that jerk.” “I'm dying to meet him.” “I'm sick and tired of....” Very common little phrases ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - The Myth About Job Security And How You Can Make A Career Change - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Ieishah EdwardsGiven the current economic state of affairs, you can no longer rely on job security, pensions and the like – but you can depend on yourself. You need to re-evaluate your current lifestyle from a different prospective. Think about this…instead of asking yourself whether the way you are living, ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Staying Motivated When You Feel Like Giving Up - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Michael FehlauerAuthor Lynn Anderson tells the story about a shipload of travelers 350 years ago who landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward ...
Views: 1556 - How Your Journey Will Go If You Are Unprepared - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Mike MeierWelcome, Fellow Traveler on this journey called Life! Maybe the title of this book should be Are You On The Way To Where You Always Wanted To Be? When we think about where we are in Life, we all tend to focus on our current place as if it were to last forever. “I am in dire straits,” “I am on ...
Views: 489 - Increase Your Willpower: Why New Habits Can Be Hard to Form - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Terry CrosbyHave you ever tried creating a new habit, such as eating only healthy food, only to find yourself unable to exert the self-control needed to make the habit permanent? It's not your imagination that you "run out" of willpower! When you try to improve an aspect of yourself, you face a dilemma. ...
Views: 2116 - Stress is A BRAT -- 5 Simple Steps to Stop Stress in its Tracks - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from David FlaigStress can, indeed, be a brat. Annoying, irritating and disruptive, stress causes many nagging symptoms that negatively impact our emotional and physical well-being. When you think of stress as A BRAT, you will have at your fingertips a handy acronym to stop that brat in its tracks. The next ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - 20 Simple Stress Relieving Tips - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from David FlaigIn today's busy society, stress is a part of life. Juggling home, work and family; dealing with financial burdens; caring for young children; even planning for holidays and vacations are just some of the things that can lead to stress and overwhelm. Here are 20 simple tips to keep stress from ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - How to Remember Not to Forget (The Important Stuff) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Diana FletcherYou start out with great intentions. You know you want to make changes and you truly want to get started. “I will drink more water everyday!” “I will get up and stretch every hour when I am working at my computer!” “I will remember to plan ahead for breakfast.” And then, a few days later, ...
Views: 1364 - Ear Ringing From Concerts - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Jim JanowiakWe all enjoy hearing our favorite band or singer live in concert from time to time. The music and rhythm pulsate in our heads; the excitement of the band and crowd is contagious! It’s quite an enjoyable experience. Do we have to forgo this type of entertainment in order to protect our hearing? ...
Views: 841 - How a Clean Home Reduces Health Risks - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Yelena GertsenovaSince germs lurk everywhere—on your skin, food, pets, and even in the air—essentially every surface in your home is a potential bacterial breeding ground. A home should be a safe place for you and your family, and keeping it a sanctuary is manageable by taking some simple starting steps. Here ...
Views: 837 - Journaling: Tips for Beginning the Process - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyHow to Get Out of Your Own Way You've been attracted to the idea of journaling, recently. Maybe you attended a workshop that talked about it, or perhaps a friend divulged to you her regular writing habit. The practice of journaling makes sense to you, in theory. You like the idea of ...
Views: 2182 - Help your doctors help you! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Bob RobinsonWhen medical issues arise, it is customary to seek the services of a qualified physician or practitioner. When you do, you expect that practitioner to bring knowledge, expertise and experience to bear in assisting you with the issue. But when you do seek out such services, what are you ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - Is diet, exercise and a proper lifestyle enough to help you manage your health? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Bob RobinsonOnce a year, one of my favorite aerobics leaders asked her participants to look at their bodies in the mirrors that lined the room. She would then tell us there were two very important things we should understand about our bodies. The first was that a body was not like an automobile or other ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - PRAYER: Powerful Real Answers You Enjoy Regularly! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Deb ScottPRAYER: Powerful Real Answers You Enjoy Regularly! So many people tell me, "Well Deb, I've tried everything else to solve this problem, I guess I should try to pray." This is exactly the upside down thinking I'm talking about getting rid of! Prayers should not be the last resort, it ...
Views: 1616(4 votes) - Helping Others Get Organized - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemPeople often ask how to get their kids, spouse, friend, roommate, or parent organized. They are often frustrated by others’ clutter and may have given “helpful” advice: “If you would just get organized…” The less organized person’s response (if they had one) would sound something like ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Children Facing Adult Diseases – Who is Responsible? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichThe reports and statistics are out. The percentage of children who are overweight has doubled over the past 30 years. It is neither a surprise nor a secret – we see it with our own eyes. As our society has made great progress over the years in many areas of health, our children now face a major ...
Views: 2026(3 votes) - Your Self Esteem Will Improve With Persistence - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Seyi EyitayoIt's a well known fact that nothing just happens in life. Something or someone has to make things happen. Look around you, you will notice, you are surrounded by products of someone's imagination. The car you drive, the clothes you wear, the house you live in etc. All these things were ...
Views: 1032 - FACING THOSE SMALL FEARS - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsToo often we allow our fears to prevent us from achieving our goals or living the life we truly want to live. Fears have no boundaries and differ from person to person. We can be fearful of anything ranging from relationships to rabbits! In this newsletter I am going to focus on facing our ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - 5 Reminders to Help Build Stronger Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Chalene JohnsonYou're distracted and upset. The dull ache in your stomach has robbed you of your appetite. You just can't focus. Your day is a blur. You nearly ran a red light. The most recent events keep playing through your mind. Something is awry with one or more of your closest relationships. You ask ...
Views: 1355(4 votes) - 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: 2575(4 votes) - Feng Shui: What Is It and Where Does It Come From? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jayme BarrettFeng shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement. The basic principle is that life-force energy, known in China as "chi", flows through your dwellings and has a powerful effect on the way you feel and think. The surrounding landscape as well as the objects, layout and emotions in your ...
Views: 2247(4 votes) - What Children Can Teach Their Parents - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery parent has experienced the phenomena of their child begging for their favourite story to read, their favourite song to be played or their favourite movie to be watched for the 100th time. Even though we adults might be tempted to hide the favourite book or introduce a new book, CD, or ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - How to Overcome Fatigue in Your Work Place - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIn our work places, fatigue causes low productivity, wastage of materials and break down of machines. You may experiences pains in your back, neck or headache because of working throughout without taking a break. This is unhealthy because human body requires sufficient time for rest. God gave us ...
Views: 3010(2 votes) - Take Inventory of Life’s Transitions - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn the month of February the focus was love. It feels so right to begin March – Spiritual Wellness Month by sharing how taking time out for self-care allows you share the best of yourself with your family and through your business. When you love yourself so much that you like yourself, you ...
Views: 1855(3 votes) - Motivational Self Improvement and Personal Growth For Everyone - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from David PaulsonSelf improvement isn't simply eating healthier, starting an exercise program, or starting a budget. Self Improvement is about being truthful and up-front with yourself. Self improvement will start opening doors for you in your life as you become more confident and pleased with yourself as you ...
Views: 1187(3 votes) - What do Procrastination, Snow White and Perceived Obsolescence have in common? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesOK. You’ve taken the time to examine your life as it is today and discovered the small hidden joy within; the want not should of what you really want to do! Exciting isn’t it? But after following all the steps and making a plan you still find yourself procrastinating and several of the ...
Views: 1903(2 votes) - The Counting Principle - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Nigel CoatesAs my friend re-filled his water bottle, he took a marble from one container and placed it into another. I asked what he was doing and he explained to me it was a part of the 'Counting Principle'. For every goal you can make quantifiable - you will be naturally driven to improve. I ...
Views: 2994(4 votes) - Intimidating Boss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Zannah HackettMy boss is intimidating. She arrives at the office everyday at 7:00 but we don’t start until 9:00. She claims, she gets to the office early to do work beforehand. Personally, I know it’s not true because she’s on the phone with her mother, sister or friend when I arrive. Instead of her ...
Views: 2465(2 votes) - I'd like to teach the world to sing... - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanIn perfect harmony… Remember that old jingle by Coke? Imagine if everyone sung in unison – we could all work and live in harmony in such a way that would be conductive in making the world a better, happier place. That being said, I want to teach you how to sing in harmony ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - We Can Be In Danger and Not Even Know It - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Hadley CarltonAs humans, we believe that we can rely on ourselves to stay away from harm. As Robert Ornstein says in Mind Real, the mind’s main “job is survival” (Ornstein,27). However, the world we live in today has become more technologically advanced; the mind hasn’t had time to adapt. Because of this, the ...
Views: 796 - Do You Have a Reset Button? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Camille StrateMost every electronic gadget today has a reset button. New homes have them on every electrical outlet, so instead of blowing a circuit, the outlet cuts off. You push the little red button, and PRESTO...it works anew. Blow dryers have them. Cars have them. Computers, cameras, phones, DVRs, you ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - What Snow Can Teach Us About Creating A Positive Life! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Thomas AndersonSnow fall is one of the most beautiful sites that this world offers us. It reminds us of the beauty of the world around us because it covers over the dirt and the trash and makes it seem like it never existed in the first place. It’s magical and it can teach us a lot about how we can ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - Release Those Judgmental Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonCan you think of a colleague, co-worker or acquaintance who really annoys you, but is probably a pretty agreeable person underneath their irritating qualities? Stated another way, are there people who make you bristle because of a certain aspect of their personality, but if you consider them ...
Views: 1892(3 votes) - Six Strategies for Living Large in Small Spaces - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Sylvia DaoustAt a recent gathering of women, I overheard a conversation that is becoming all too familiar in our social circles: the conversation went like this –"we don't have enough space and "we need to buy a bigger place because we are squished in our home and the kids' junk just seems to be ...
Views: 851(2 votes) - Recruit Your Kids for Spring ORGANIZING... and Make It Fun! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Sylvia DaoustSpring is a time of renewal, and for many of us, a time for cleaning and organizing our homes. The melting of winter into spring is a great time to bring order to your abode after the inevitable chaos the hibernation season brings. But spring cleaning can be a daunting task, particularly if ...
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