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- Excuse Me Your Humanity Is Showing - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI could stand on my pedastal and state I never have thoughts of envy, greed or jealousy but I would be lying. So sue me if my humanity is showing! I am comfortable with who I am my words and actions align with my intent of compassion and loving kindness most of the time occasionally my inner ...
Views: 1200 - Party Tip #1 – How To Please All Your Dinner Guests - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Colette RobicheauNo matter what the occasion is that you and your guests are celebrating, hosting a dinner party takes preparation and organization. With everyone’s busy schedules, families and friends don’t often get the chance to sit down and enjoy a special meal together. Here are some suggestions to ...
Views: 720 - The Necessity Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Betsy LandauGratitude is becoming quickly a central concept in the area of Positive Psychology. While there are various ways to express gratitude, what seems most important is that you find a way to express it that works for you. Frequently, a gratitude journal is used. You have a specific notebook that ...
Views: 628 - Living from the Centers: Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Carrie EdwardsWe talk or hear about the importance of being centered in order to not get swept away as we lead our daily lives in our ever-changing world. And, it’s easy to agree to its importance. We know how uncomfortable it is to feel ‘off-center.’ But how does this platitude become a ...
Views: 566 - Return to Paradise - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Jason BrownI sometimes wonder if our birth experience is buried deep in our memory. After all, birth has to be one of, if not the most, traumatic experience of life. Just imagine how it must have felt to be in your mother’s womb. Protected and provided for without care and suddenly the force of ...
Views: 747 - The Road to Self-Fulfillment Can Sometimes Require Changing Those Around You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Dr. Mario Barrett IIIThe discussion of self-fulfillment or pursuing one's life's vision brings about different views depending on the interests of those participating in the discussion. For some, self-fulfillment or pursuing one's life's vision may entail achieving financial independence like Bill Gates, becoming ...
Views: 2553 - Forgetful? Here's What To Do. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Andrew LawrenceWhen I was younger I had a mind like a steel trap. I could remember everything. I had no problem remembering as many as 10 things on my mental Things To Do Today list. Then, starting in my 30's, like Santa Clause, I started making a list and checking it twice. I had trouble remembering more ...
Views: 1235 - Lessons from Olympic Champions - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Billy ArcementI hope you’ve been watching the Olympics these last few days. If not, it’s worth the time to watch the best athletes in the world perform. Each event is packed with great lessons on personal leadership as well as a view of what people can accomplish who are at the top of their game. ...
Views: 1268 - Lean Left - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Liz GuthridgeLEAN Left is hardly a political position. Instead, it’s the concept of pulling back on the services and features you’re providing, which should make things simpler as well as less costly. And when budgets are tight, LEAN Left can be a very useful tool for LEAN communicators who ...
Views: 748 - Quick & effective steps to easily change your feelings (part 2) - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Colin SmithFrom time to time we experience certain feelings that limit our ability to respond with choice. Quite often we try and change our feelings by using reason. Relying on conscious reasoning alone though is severely limited and often doesn't get us the outcome we wanted. So what can we do then to ...
Views: 624 - Three Ways To Remove Your Tattoo - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydIf you get tired of your tattoos or want a fashion change they can now be removed. Unfortunately none of the current removal procedures can guarantee complete success every time. Reasons for tattoo Removal If your tattoo covers a large area of your body. If you ...
Views: 1379 - 4 Self Improvement Advice - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from christine grayDo you want to be successful in life; then you have to pursue any kind of self improvement effort. The population is growing every second and the skills that are available through the standard academic channels are duplicating at the same rate. If you simply absorb everything that is given to ...
Views: 582 - The Good Back - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from David LenkovitzkiHi All In an earlier post I referred to the small of the back (yao) as a catch 22 area, another common handle to the self-same area is 'bad back' like in 'I have a bad back'. Well ... I used to have a 'bad back' and now I have a good one, all the credit for this and other refurbishing of my ...
Views: 1385 - Cheers to No Fears - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Allison FoskettFEAR stands for false evidence appearing real Whatever it is in your life that you are afraid of facing, you have to remember one thing:
Views: 1414 - You Are Under My Hypnotic Spell - The Telltale Signs - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Michael LeeWe’ve all heard of how anyone can do hypnosis and how anyone can be put under a hypnotic state. Well, just how accurate is this statement? When can you truly say, “You are under my hypnotic spell?” In this article, you’ll learn some of the telltale signs of a person ...
Views: 1719 - Positive Self Talk--The Real Secret Weapon To Happiness. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Rhegina SinozichPositive self talk can transform your life and that's no understatement. Imagine what your life would be like if you had a kid fresh out of college, fired up about the world, fired up about you. Imagine that this kid is going door to door selling YOU! She's fired up. She thinks you're the ...
Views: 1160 - A Home For Those With Environmental Sensitivities - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Colette RobicheauBreathe better. Ninety percent of the average Canadian’s time is spent indoors, and air pollution is often two to five times greater indoors. Dust, dust mites, molds and contaminants from many of our household products trigger adverse reactions in varying degrees for most of us. A cluttered ...
Views: 709 - Top 10 Tips For Weight Loss From A Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Peter FieldWe see many clients who are having trouble controlling their weight, here in our UK hypno-psychotherapy practice. Here are my top 10 tips for helping to manage your eating: 1. Never eat while watching TV – When we watch television, or sit in front of a computer screen, we tend to ...
Views: 852 - Live In The Preparation Of Today! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Venerina ContiAs Human beings we are naturally creatures of habit. The older we get the more willing we seem to be to find a comfort zone and stay in it. We have a tendency to procrastinate by getting stuck into our daily routines, which somehow have a way of overwhelming us. Days, months and years pass us ...
Views: 480 - The Dreadful Word: No - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Lori RadunMany moms have a hard time learning the essential art of saying no. It is such a struggle that Mary M. Byers has devoted an entire book, "How to Say No and Live to Tell About It", and has branded herself as "The No Queen". Sometime between the age of two, when no was our only vocabulary, and ...
Views: 989 - Mind Manipulation Techniques: How To Protect Yourself From Mind Manipulation Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Michael LeeMind manipulation techniques are not only prevalent on TV shows or in movies. In fact, many people today make use of mind manipulation techniques to force an individual to do something against their will. In order for you to avoid being controlled by these mind manipulation techniques, you ...
Views: 1195 - 4 Issues You Will Encounter When Leading an Illness Support Group - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Lisa CopenAfter weeks, or even months, of planning for your support group, the time for your first meeting has finally arrived. You have prepared a proposal to start up a support group which has been approved by an organization or church. You have gathered items for a welcome package and have topic or ...
Views: 944 - 10 Things To Do Before Your Speech That Will Take The Nervousness Out Of You - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Nina SabrinaInspired by Andrew Dlugan’s recent post “Stop Rehearsing! 3 Critical Things to Do Before Your Speech“, I will like to add to his list 7 more things you can do before your speech to take the nervousness out of you. First, let’s do a quick recap of his three excellent ...
Views: 594 - Alternative Notions Of Life, A Different Path (7): Heartbreak And The "Thank You Trick." - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Carl Pantejo“Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that’s good in life…” (*This article is based on the ideas presented in the book “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor,” Copyright August 2007 and further expanded upon in “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity ...
Views: 913 - Chronic Guilt - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Mark Ivar MyhreWhat we commonly refer to as 'chronic guilt' could more accurately be described as 'habituated guilt' or 'patterns of guilt'. Because 'chronic' almost implies illness or disease; something we have no control over. When it comes to guilt, nothing could be further from the truth. No one is ...
Views: 6409 - Rut Busting: How You Got Into A Rut And How to Get Out - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Hal G. WarfieldIntroduction WordNet defines a rut as a groove or furrow (especially in soft earth caused by wheels) or a monotonous routine that is hard to escape; as in "her job made her feel that she was stuck in a rut". What is this thing that we call a rut? Is one man's rut another man's rapture? I. ...
Views: 1305 - Purpose of Dreams - What Certain Dreams Are Telling You - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Michael LeeHave you ever had a dream so vivid and real that it could have easily been reality? Or what about a dream that predicted exactly how your day was going to turn out? These all sound mysterious, but aren't you the least bit curious to find out the purpose of dreams? For years, humanity has been ...
Views: 743 - Life Coaching 101: 3 Steps To Moving Forward and Getting Where You Really Want To Go - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryAs a Life Coach, I help people get where they want to go and do what they’ve always dreamed of doing. Over and over again I've seen people achieve tremendous goals and create enormous change—the kind of progress that tends to make other people say, "Oh, I could never do ...
Views: 1042 - Servant Leadership: Creating Space For Others To Learn - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Lynn Rousseau** What is Servant Leadership? ** --------------------------------------------- Servant Leadership emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and the ethical use of power. At heart, the individual is a servant first, making the conscious decision to lead in order to better serve others, not to ...
Views: 596 - Cause and Effect - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Maggie CurrieHow do you live your life? At cause or at effect? And what does that mean for you? Take two people going for different jobs, both having all the right credentials and experience for the role. One of them approaches their interview from the perspective that it's completely down to their ...
Views: 1656 - 25 Self-Development Truths You Can Take To The Bank Or I Don't Know Anything - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from William Cottringer25 Self-Development Truths You Can Take To The Bank Or I Don’t Know Anything By Bill Cottringer "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." ~John Ruskin. Here are 25 self-development truths I am certain of through firsthand experience ...
Views: 919 - New Self Help Technique For Quitting Anything -- "Mindset Reversion" - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Karen PriceOne reason it is hard to quit anything, is because the person is focused on just that -- Quitting Something. I'll tell you how to change your mind by focusing in a different direction. This technique I've trademarked is called "Mindset Reversion" and it has a base in the Law of ...
Views: 1426 - Rediscovering Me, Myself And I - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Patricia MartinDo you feel guilty when you treat yourself to a movie, a lunch not consisting of last nights leftovers, how about something as simple as your favorite magazine? Did you answer yes to one of these questions? If you did, chances are, you are a mother. I knew it. I’m a mother too. Actually, a ...
Views: 814 - How To Be Your Own EFT Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Judy ByrneThe paradox of EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques – is that it can produce both subtle and complex therapy in the hands of a skilled and experienced therapist and yet it can be surprisingly successful as a self help tool, too. Because it is a product of the Internet era, awareness of EFT’s ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Preparing Your Home For Sale - Real Estate Staging 101 - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Bernadette FlaimThe way you live in your home and the way you sell your house are two different things. Barbara Schwarz, StagedHomes.com Did you know . . . properties that are "staged" BEFORE they go on the market will sell faster and for more more money? Real Estate Staging® is the process of preparing a ...
Views: 645 - As A Man Thinketh - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Keith Varnum“As a Man Thinketh is written for all those seeking wisdom and tranquility in a turbulent, complex world,” suggests its author James Allen. This clear, concise book has been one of the world's best-selling and most widely loved inspirational works. Allen‘s words have helped millions for more ...
Views: 1154 - Four Tips To Increase Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Carla ValenciaSelf Confidence is extremely important in a person's life. Self-Confidence is being certain and trusting your abilities. Persistence is the key when using any self-confidence tip. These self confidence tips are from my personal experience, start feeling more confident. Self-Confidence can be ...
Views: 1501 - You Are The Perfect Instrument - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Ranjana AppooYou are the perfect instrument for Spirit to express itself through. See yourself as a perfectly endowed spiritual instrument without limitations. When you do, you will find it easy, in fact natural, to expect the good that you desire and you will also understand that doubt simply obstructs ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Erase Or Embrace Bad Memories - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliImagine you could erase your bad memories. To what lengths would you go to erase them? I recently read a newspaper article about a new drug in development (propanolol) that could do just that. Wow! I can see where this may be useful, such as severe traumatic events, but what about every day ...
Views: 1477 - Exchange Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliSitting in a Boston train station on a damp Tuesday morning in March, I overheard a conversation between a male customer and a female ticket. The customer asks the ticket agent for change of a $20 bill. The rep shook her head no and the man shrugged his shoulders and walked away. I then ...
Views: 1470 - Aligned To Win For Life - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliWhat would you do if you won the lottery? Would you pay off your bills, take a trip, buy a car, share it with family or charity? Then what…maybe invest some of it? What would you do next? Think about it... what if you truly had no more money issues? What would you do to fill up your ...
Views: 1427 - How To Become An Encourager - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanDebating as a vocation, in my school was a big thing. Students who were good in this segment of the school curriculum were praised, rewarded and those were not too adept at it, were ignored. Unfortunately I belonged to the latter group and it would not be an understatement to say that I did feel ...
Views: 3857 - How To Use Adversities To Propel Yourself Forward - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanI do not quite remember who said this but one of the most familiar quotes which I found nearly everywhere I went when I was getting into college was ‘when the going is tough, the tough gets going’. Impossible, as it seemed to me then, the saying was in picture frames, was hung behind doors in ...
Views: 1624 - Psychological Manipulation - How To Protect Yourself From Psychological Manipulation - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Michael LeeIf you think that psychological manipulation only happens in movies and interrogation rooms, think again. It's something that can easily infiltrate your everyday life. You might experience it from work, school or even while you're out buying groceries at the supermarket. Granted, being ...
Views: 3560 - Starting A Home Base Business - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Cedrick GoodmanHello everyone Cedrick Goodman here. Here is your first money making Tip: Some of the smallest idea's can turn into a very profitable experience. How many of you own a Home Base Business? Well let me tell you what I did when I had no money, no job and was going to School Full Time to become a ...
Views: 1032 - The 5 Pillars Of Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Ryan Whiteside: Living a successful life is what nearly everyone wants to accomplish. While many people desire this, only a select few would actually call themselves successful. What separates those that live a fulfilling life from those that struggle? There are five main ingredients that need to be mastered. ...
Views: 5936 - Psychology Of Lying: 3 Bizarre Reasons Why People Lie - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Michael LeeIn order for an individual to detect that a person is telling a lie, the person needs to understand the psychology of lying to know the reason behind the act. In fact, having knowledge on the psychology of lying can help you become more observant to the different signs of lying, as well as the ...
Views: 2747 - Perfectionism: It's All In The Eye Of The Beholder - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Gloria ArensonThe other morning I got out of bed before my husband and, as I was brushing my teeth, I saw him get up and make the bed. Making the bed for my perfectionist husband means throwing the blankets willy-nilly back over the bed, period. What is wrong with this picture? Is that the way a perfectionist ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - Anne Ripley Smith - Alcoholics Anonymous - Refresher - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Why Bill W. Called Dr. Bob’s Wife Anne the “Mother of A.A.” Some Revealing and Significant Quotes about Anne Smith Bill W. said: Anne was the wife of Dr. Bob, cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous. She was, quite literally, the mother of our first group, Akron Number One. Her ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - Comparing Ourselves - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Ellen Besso“If a woman understood that ‘what I create has nothing to do with what anybody else is creating’, then she wouldn’t be so afraid of what others are doing” Abraham Do you have a tendency to compare yourself to others to see if you match up? I do. When the money ...
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