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- Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part Two - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldRecently I wrote about women who were attracted to the wrong men, and I discussed one woman in particular that I knew who was drawn to a criminal. I received so many comments about that short article that I decided to write a slightly more in-depth sequel, asking the question “Why?” Why do ...
Views: 2827 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part One - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldSome women are attracted to bad boys. They may be alcoholics, married men, or men with an attitude like Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, or James Dean in Rebel without a Cause. The worst type of bad boy is a convict or an ex-con and sad to say, there are many women who fall for ...
Views: 9192(2 votes) - Bachelor's Bull Blog - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoI forced my adoring husband to watch The Bachelors last episode, not that either one of us had ever wasted our time watching it prior; we hadn’t. For almost two hours I watched my husband alternately squirm and moan, shaking his head, muttering ”Stupid…Stupid,” and watched what’s-his-face make ...
Views: 1160 - Green Products - A Necessity - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Eric Kampel‘Green products’ is a term which is quickly gaining popularity. It implies products that are environment-friendly and safeguard human health. The product ingredients are healthy and non-toxic. There are numerous green cleaning products available in the market now. Eco-friendly cleaning products ...
Views: 634 - Is It Really The Blues? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonAny number of conditions are often lumped under generic labels like “having the blues,” or “depression.” Consequently, we have cures from every profession, whether it be medicines like antidepressants, herbal substitutes, or encouragement from coaches, parents and friends not to feel what we ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Right Use of Anger - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonOften we hear anger called a negative emotion. Like the creator made a mistake in the original design of humanity—the kind of mistake typical of humans. Maybe it was just a slip of the spoon when adding ingredients, or inadvertent reactiveness between two benign components (like barbiturates and ...
Views: 1547 - Manage Change - Minimise Stress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerWe are currently living in difficult economic times. Organisations, we have all grown up with and thought of as invincible, appear to be struggling. The media constantly speculate on the next expected casualty and when a difficulty is confirmed they drive themselves into a reporting frenzy. ...
Views: 1482 - Someday is Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my primary Intent, I say that I want to get rid of Somedays from as many people's lives as possible. But what exactly is a Someday? Somedays are the mental, emotional and physical clutter that blocks us from achieving our dreams. Mental Clutter Is your mind always buzzing about with ...
Views: 635 - Finding hope and showing true courage when facing lifes struggle - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from ayo olaniyanI was walking down the road this morning & different thoughts, ideas, scenarios kept flashing across my mind. I was thinking about my family, wife, son, mentors, friends, work, in-laws etc. After so many thoughts, i came up with this topic ‘True courage is fighting/facing your battles ...
Views: 2824 - Exercises To Discover The Meaning Of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brenda ShoshannaWhat are these empty hands? Where can we find them? What ... When Dogen, a great Zen Master of old, returned to Japan after many years of studying Zen in China, the people asked what he brought with him to help others who were suffering, he said, “I’ve come with nothing but empty ...
Views: 9688 - Six Ways to Thrive in Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Tough times can bring you to your knees. They can also raise you to new heights. You can be stressed to the max on a bad day, yet, as long as life seems manageable, you don’t usually look for new strategies to get through it. The tendency is to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, grit ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Flat Tummy Exercises - Where to Find Resources for Flatening Your Tummy - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Glenn PrescotWhen summer is around the corner, people start thinking about flat tummy exercises that will help them achieve a flatter stomach. Most people want to look as good as possible so this is normal. The question that comes to people’s mind is not whether they want a flat tummy but rather what tummy ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Lost & Found: How a Three-Year-Old Survived 52 Hours in the Woods (and How You Can Too) - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEarlier this week, three-year-old Joshua Childers wandered away from his home in southeast Missouri wearing only a T-shirt, sneakers and a pull-up diaper. More than 52 agonizing hours later, the 35-pound toddler was found alive three miles from his home in the rugged terrain of the Mark Twain ...
Views: 746 - Love Entanglements - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonIf we were to diagram most adult relationships as stick figure art, we would have a confusion of interlocking lines. Even if different colors were used for each person, arms and leg lines would show a lot of confusion, struggle and oppositional positioning. That's because for the most part we ...
Views: 1805 - 10 Ways to Obtain and Maintain Emotional Health - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Yvonne CarsonMany people are being diagnosed with "mental illness" record numbers today, and the solution most of the time is a drug. We take prescription drugs for this and for that. Many of this drugs have more side effects than anything else that only worsen the problem. The solution? We must learn to ...
Views: 5255 - 5 "Deep" Books To Awaken You... - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is paradoxical: No matter how many books you read about awakening, you won't experience awakened consciousness using the part of your mind that's doing the reading! Some of the best books I've read on Awakening help the reader get beyond the "self" and integrate aspects of that expanded ...
Views: 1936 - Don't Focus on the Small Stuff - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kevin NgoWhat bugs you? Think about the small stuff that just irritates you for some reason. Are you someone who easily gets angered or someone who rarely gets angry? How do you react when someone cuts you off on the freeway? How about when you’re stuck in heavy traffic or stuck on hold when calling into ...
Views: 1128 - How To Read Minds: 3 Easy Mind Reading Tricks Backed By Science - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Michael LeeLearning how to read minds is quite easy if you know the science behind it. These days, there are mind reading tricks you can use to detect what is going on in people’s heads. As freaky as it sounds, you’d be surprised to learn how simple and logical everything is. The basics of learning how ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Manifest Money: 3 Simple Tips To Manifest More Money In Your Life - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Michael LeeYou have the power to manifest money. It all has to do with the Law of Attraction. Never mind that you don’t have a stable job right now. Never mind that there is an economic crisis. They are not as important as your belief and mind power. The important thing is that you program your inner ...
Views: 882 - Fearless in Difficult Times - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Ton PascalAm I making the right choice? Should I change directions and line of work, or should I look for another job? When things are not what you used to know, and difficult times surround you at every turn, it is normal that you start questioning yourself and your motivation. BUT it is then that you ...
Views: 1503 - The Practical Side of Courage - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideIn the first months of the current economic crisis, I felt pretty removed from the situation. It was something I read about in the New York Times and heard way too much about on Marketplace.? In the last few weeks, however, the reality of economic depression has moved closer and closer to home, ...
Views: 988 - Fatigue Causes - Why Am I So Tired? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Patrice EvansFatigue is one of the most common complaints today. Because of the hectic world we live in, exhaustion will most likely continue. Having fatigue is not a natural state. Children and animals are not fatigued. When they get tired, they go to sleep and then awaken renewed and fresh. Most adults ...
Views: 2015 - CROSS-TRAINING IN THE SELF-GROWTH JOURNEY - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from William CottringerCROSS-TRAINING IN THE SELF-GROWTH JOURNEY By Bill Cottringer “There are two ways to get to the finish line quicker—run faster and bring the finish line closer.” ~The author. Today we are all getting headaches from the ever-growing ornery overload, distress from the difficulty of keeping ...
Views: 953 - Everyone is Important - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVEveryone has critical skills and knowledge that are important to many other people in the company. Use Better Titles for Each Person Some years ago, when I started in business, the job of the receptionist was to answer the telephone and direct the callers to the appropriate people. Today, ...
Views: 1194 - The Secret of Self Care for Lawyers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Lama TantrapaDo you ever have the feeling that the world is out to get you? Have you ever experienced a time in your life when nothing seems to go right and even the mundane tasks seem to be a struggle? You’re not alone. Peter was just such a person. One day he was on his way to work and things just seem to ...
Views: 1705 - SELF-GROWTH REALITY REPAIR - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from William CottringerSELF-GROWTH REALITY REPAIR By Bill Cottringer “Common sense is the simple knack of seeing something as it is and doing things as they should be done.” ~Mark Twain. This article has been written for both self-growth writers and readers. Having been an avid student, teacher, practitioner, ...
Views: 1016 - ***Stop Mumbling and Cure Lazy Lip Syndrome Today! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThere is nothing more frustrating than having people ask you to repeat yourself because they did not hear what you were saying. There are several reasons why this may be happening: you may be soft-spoken; you may have an accent in which you are not enunciating your words clearly; or, you may ...
Views: 12197(1 vote) - Make Every Minute Count - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVYour mind is your most precious asset. You must be continually working to increase the quality of your thinking. Your mind is your most precious asset. You must be continually working to increase the quality of your thinking. Turn Driving Time Into Learning Time One of the best ways is to turn ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - Creating Your Desired Life - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Cindy SilverlockMany people struggle to survive without realizing they have the power within to create change. With every new millennium we get the opportunity to work with new paradigms, or ways of experiencing life. The paradigm we are shifting out of puts the focus outside of yourself for healing and ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - Worry Is A Dangerous Pastime - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Darel RutherfordWorry Is A Dangerous Pastime Worry is imagination, dangerously misused. Why would I call worry dangerous? Because our thoughts not only create our reality; they are our reality! So, by imagining the worst, you set the stage for that feared outcome to happen. When it happens, your worry then ...
Views: 1913 - Amazing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michelle GottliebWhen I go to the gym, I notice all the other people who are in the gym with me. But you might be surprised as to whom I admire most. Naturally, all the hard bodies are pretty to look at. The kids in their twenties are all in wonderful shape. But they are not who I admire. I admire the person who ...
Views: 1076 - Spring Clean Your Inner Environment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleFeeling a little sluggish these days? Having trouble focusing on what needs to get done? Fed up with dragging around ten tons of useless baggage? Clutter happens! Not only in tucked away closets or out-of- the-way basements, but in your heart. When the heart is stagnant your energy is on ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Coping With Change - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Nova ReedLife-changing events can send a jolt through your well-being, creating a state of unbalance and stress. A major change in your life such as the death of a loved one, losing your job, a divorce, or a major financial change can pull the rug right out from under you, leaving you facing in a ...
Views: 2412 - 3 Steps to Setting Great Goals - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Steve UhlenbrockIn the past I have written about replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts and ideas on how to get what you really want. Today I am going to write about Goal setting and how to use this tool to help you get what you want. Realize that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so if ...
Views: 1338 - Your Control Center - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lucy Grace YaldezianTaking a road trip anytime soon? Whether you are driving alone, or with family members, here’s a creative way to pass the time. Imagine that somewhere in your body-mind is a Control Center where all of your body’s systems are monitored. Imagine that this Control Center also monitors the full ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping Into the Qi - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Elene GuschEven if you are in the midst of being treated with acupuncture or other methods of healing, it’s always useful to find ways to help yourself in between treatments. Emotional Freedom Technique is a deceptively simple use of common acupuncture/acupressure points that you can learn in just a few ...
Views: 2036(1 vote) - Coping With The Uncopable: The Coat - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsCoping strategies are designed to keep the person alive and functioning. Some people call these strategies defense mechanisms or avoidance - some might even go as far as talking about denial. That's all very judgmental and I personally prefer coping strategies. Why you may ask? Because these ...
Views: 1921 - Are YOU The Reason Why You Suffer? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from James LeGrandI have a good friend that recently decided to move her family back to her home state. To save money, she and her husband decided to live with her mom and dad temporarily. They both found jobs, and everything was looking good for them. She then began putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on ...
Views: 1109 - Helpful Tips for Dealing with Recession Fatigue - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackHas financial stress recently pushed you over the edge? Do you feel like you are getting hit from all sides? Are you looking for new ways to deal with the economic pressure? You are not alone. First, I am putting all the usual money talk aside. If you are feeling pressured to smile all the ...
Views: 2629(5 votes) - Healthy, Effective Communication in our Body and in our World - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from antonella ercolaniIt's the era of Internet and we can talk in seconds with someone on the other side of the planet, but it's obvious that there's never been a time of deeper isolation than this one. Real communication, real connections require the ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively, but ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - De-Bunking the Life Balance Myth - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Miki StrongLife-balance is a myth! Yes, you heard right. There's no such thing as life balance - at least not on a permanent basis. Let me explain… The Myth To say that you have life-balance implies that all areas of your life are in balance - physical, career, financial, relationships, spiritual - ...
Views: 931 - Real Self Help - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Fred HareA few years ago, the city I live in was awarded federal funds to assist the disadvantaged. This money was not used for education, small business start up or some other project that would boost their ability in some way. Instead, one of the main streets in the poorer part of town was landscaped ...
Views: 1248 - ***The 2 Things You Must Do to Eliminate a Nasal Voice - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we hear the word nasality, we tend to think of New York City and her 5 boroughs. Excessive nasality is not limited just to New Yorkers though. I have found various forms of nasality common in certain pockets of both the United States and Canada. If you are from Philadelphia, Detroit, or ...
Views: 25711(6 votes) - The Brick - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Ton PascalHow many times have you asked yourself, ‘why is this happening to me?’ or ‘why is God punishing me?’ Whatever word you give to your problem and choose to search on the net for an answer or explanation, you will find thousands of places that claim to be able to free you from all of your ...
Views: 1208 - What Do You Do When You Find Out Your Spouse Is Being Unreasonsable, Inconsiderate, and Selfish? And Can't Accept Your Well Mean - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Pamela LipeHave you begun to notice that your partner is more selfish than you ever thought? Does it seem like she will never understand you. Does it feel like he’s being inconsiderate and even treating you poorly? It’s not uncommon for us to see our beloved partner in a less favorable light after ...
Views: 3328(1 vote) - Financial Distress - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Susan Del GattoAre you addicted? In today’s economy you have to search for ways to save money and pull the reins in on your spending sprees. Unfortunately, stress is not only a repetitive disorder but in certain instances as with financial stress, it also acts as a cycling stressor. What do you do when ...
Views: 1798 - How (And Why) To Do A Reality Check Before Buying Your Next Self-Improvement Program - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonThe promises they make give you goose bumps. "Just follow these simple steps," one self-improvement program insists, "and we guarantee you’ll achieve happiness and success beyond your wildest dreams.” How can you resist? You’d have to be an idiot to not invest your time, money and hope to get ...
Views: 3177(5 votes) - Seek The Power In Your Problems - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dennis Merritt Jones"Happiness requires problems" ~ H. L. Hollingworth She must have thought I had gone a bit batty when I smiled like the Cheshire Cat and congratulated her for the painful relationship problem for which she had come to me for spiritual mentoring. I told her she could actually celebrate her ...
Views: 1038 - Surgery Patients Risk Emotional Scars, Too: Memories Recorded While "Unconscious" Can Have Disastrous Results - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Leah FriedmanIn addition to waking up with a new nose, or a repaired spinal disk, patients can awake with an irrational fear, depression or other emotional scars. Despite the use of general anesthesia, information is still recorded in the mind even when patients are unconscious, and what is said near ...
Views: 2127 - Stress Success Quickies - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Helaine HarrisDoesn’t Stress Success seem like an oxymoron to you? It sure did to me, at first! Keeping up with modern life is often complicated by the very technological advances and other conveniences that are meant to streamline our day, often creating even more havoc than we had before. We have the ...
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