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- How To Pick Self-help Resources That WORK - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachEACH YEAR, hundreds of "revolutionary" self-help books, articles, groups, and programs appear on a wide range of human stressors. Publishers and producers keep churning them out because (1) the old ones don't work for long, and (2) the needy, hopeful public keeps the cash registers ringing. A ...
Views: 2460 - How To Legally Prepare For Natural Disasters - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Carrie CriadoNatural disasters have caused havoc in more than ten states in recent weeks. Tornadoes swept across Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina causing damage and loss of life. Twisters were also reported in Texas and out West in ...
Views: 457 - Connections Are Good For Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Sue Urda ~ The Connections ExpertHave you ever noticed that the people who have lots of connections to other people seem to be more healthy and happy than those who have few or no connection to others? This is no coincidence. Connections are the essence of life. At a very basic level, it is our connection to other people ...
Views: 1945 - How To Push Through Your Fear To Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Alison FadoulI recently had the opportunity to attend Mark Victor Hansen's Mega Book Marketing University in Los Angeles. You might know him as the founder and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series. When I was presented with the opportunity to attend the conference, fear set in ...
Views: 947 - Sandwiched Boomers: 6 Ways To Beat The Blues - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergYour thoughts are mental products although they don't necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. Some people can't help but wear their hearts on their sleeves. Others are more able to manage their emotions and function as if everything is fine. ...
Views: 1111 - How To Legally Prepare For Natural Disasters - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Carrie CriadoNatural disasters have caused havoc in more than ten states in recent weeks. Tornadoes swept across Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina causing damage and loss of life. Twisters were also reported in Texas and out West in ...
Views: 387 - Cellular Memory: The Impact of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue HeldenbrandEverything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to become out of balance. When we are out of balance illness and disease may occur. You are what you say, think and feel. Are there ideas or attitudes that you have ...
Views: 3333(4 votes) - Build Up Self Confidence - How To Quickly Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Raymond TehAs an ordinary human being, we are not always to be right and perfect. Therefore we shall build up our self confidence now to cope with all of the obstacles that we might face later. But we need to have positive attitude towards building our self confidence because instead focusing on those ...
Views: 662 - Ten Ways To Wreck Your Credit - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Kathy Jo PollackAfter many years of talking with consumers about credit, I have come up with my list of the Top Ten Ways to Wreck Your Credit. No doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects all of the major areas of our lives, good or bad. It can affect where we live and work, and our ability to ...
Views: 2879(6 votes) - The Artistic Secret to Greater Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Judy Rey WassermanWe know that visualization and prayer works – but intuitively also know that some secret key or keys are missing. After initial success with spiritual and psychological success secrets and wisdom, including prayer and meditation, positive thinking and visualization (including the Law of ...
Views: 1024 - Home Buying Check List Guide - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Build WritewellHome Buying Check List Guide Key Considerations For Home Buying Success Are You Considering Buying a Home? Buying a home is an important decision to undertake. When buying a home to achieve success there is a requirement of a few key home buying elements stated for you in this check list ...
Views: 1026 - Money- Learning How To Cutback - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Francis HoseinCreating a new habit of cutting back in spending for many people is very hard and you maybe one of them. Your emotions play an important role in your buying and in you cutting back. Why you spend? It is not good enough to say you are going to cut back in your spending. It is important for ...
Views: 623 - Benefits Of Availing Support For Antivirus - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Andrew LehrenYour precious computer encounters a new virus each day. This causes your personal information store on the PC's hard drive comes under threat. Computer viruses are malicious programs that can spoil functionality of your computer system through a variety of ways. The tactics can include sending ...
Views: 570 - Dealing With Difficult People - Can Love Conquer Difficult People? - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Michael LeeDifficult people are a dime a dozen. Dealing with them might make you avoid these very people, even if they are loved ones. We know we love them, but they just have heartache-inducing behavior at times. The good news is that there are effective ways in dealing with difficult people. It actually ...
Views: 934 - The Divine Heart - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe HurleyThe human heart is amazing in its ability to experience love, wisdom, compassion, and caring. The human heart is amazing in its ability to experience sadness, disappointment, and sorrow. Living life with a full and open heart means opening to it all and accepting the passion, mystery and flow ...
Views: 1355 - Bored To Death? - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Andrew LawrenceBoredom can be boring. Boredom can also be dangerous. Too much boredom, extended boredom, can lead to depression, isolation, physical ailments, weight gain, weight loss, loss of libido, drug and alcohol abuse and even suicide. How can you prevent boredom? You can’t. Everyone will occasionally ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - What You Secretly Expect Tells The Real Story - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Keith MatthewI traded stock options for 4 1/2 years during the late 1990s. It wasn’t just any four years though. I traded at the very peak of the dotcom craze. That means I rode the whipsaw of a snake called the stock market right to the very top and then sharply down. One thing that became very ...
Views: 1266 - The Perfect Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryI once had a very close friend Gene who asked me to share information with him that would create his perfect living experience. Not discounting the natural negatives and circumstances I tried. Several years later he walked up to me and exclaimed that we had come as close as possible. He felt ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - The Healing Potential Of Nature Photography Art - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from H. Veronika GaiaLike many people, I experienced years filled with personal challenges. For me, the challenge concerned my health. I spent endless hours in waiting rooms for doctor appointments and medical tests. The traits of hope, trust, perseverance, courage and faith became relevant and necessary ...
Views: 730 - Tell A Better Story About Yourself - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Keith VarnumEvery time we open our mouths, every time we write a line of an email or text message, we’re authoring our current story—and fashioning our future! Through the meaning and vibration of the words we use, we’re attracting the next events of our lives. We’re energizing our current reality—and ...
Views: 1014(2 votes) - Face Fear - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rebecca RengoOne of the greatest obstacles we all face is fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the future, of the present. We doubt if we will be able to cope day in and day out. We doubt our medical care. We doubt ourselves. We live in fear. Fear immobilizes us. Fear does not keep us safe; it keeps us ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Can You Picture the Life You Want? - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Linda BinnsCan you imagine what it will be like for you, when you have the life you really want? • When you’re feeling slim, fit, strong, healthy, and full of energy - when all your aches and pains have gone away? • When your relationships are stimulating, supportive, close and ...
Views: 1155 - Building A Home On Your Lot - What Should I Look For When Buying a Lot? - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Penny HullBuilding a Home on Your Lot - Tips From a Custom Home Builder Buying a Lot – What Should I Look For? Land Cost: How much should your lot or homesite cost? It depends on your total budget. How much do you want your total mortgage to be when the construction is complete? The cost of land ...
Views: 1110 - ERRONEOUS UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Jack PrinceA recent article in our local newspaper carried the title �Dream job offers that just lead you on�. It spoke about a job offer being made and then revoked and how that put the prospective employee in an awkward position. The article posited the following ...
Views: 1203 - 14 Tried And True Gas Savers, Tips - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was a little girl we lived in a town of 1200 people in Oregon. An uncle came to visit and was horrified at the price of gas in our little town. I remember it was 41 cents a gallon and he said it was 21 cents where he lived. That didn't mean anything to me then but the high cost of gas ...
Views: 684 - Letting Go Versus Hanging On - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Ellen BessoAre you someone who likes to hold onto things? By this I mean your emotional hurts, slights, wounds, upsets? I am. Certainly I’ve improved a lot over the years, but I’m not there yet - not even close I’d say. Lately things have been coming up in various ways to help me dissolve ...
Views: 962 - The ABC's Of Self-Care - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandEach member of the family may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use your own ABC’s. This changes your focus to bringing positive changes into your life. As a family, talk about the benefits, challenges and how these changes affect others. For example: ...
Views: 4653(1 vote) - Orchid Growing Tips - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeremy SleighThe best orchid growing tip that I heard was to be selective in the sort of orchid I picked according to where I lived. Growing orchids isn't super easy (although it isn't super difficult either) and they can be a little more delicate than you may have been told. They do however have very ...
Views: 529 - How Do I Replant And Take Care Of My Orchid? - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeremy SleighThe first thing to remember when asking yourself 'How do I replant my orchid?' is that orchids definitely need to be re potted every 18 - 24 months. This of course can depend on your plant and size of the current pot but regardless of this I would never wait more than 2 years to replant your ...
Views: 945 - How To Take Care Of An Orchid - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeremy SleighOrchids are, in my opinion the most beautiful plants in the world. No other flower can capture the beauty that an orchid shows when sitting there in all its glory. Many people have the same opinion but this is often offset by the fact that orchids can be extremely difficult to take care of ...
Views: 744 - Caring For Indoor Orchids - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeremy SleighOf course orchids grow in the wild, but their immense beauty has meant that they are the perfect indoor plant. Removing anything from its natural habitat has its risks and orchids are no exception. To care for indoor orchids its extremely important to remember the following factors: Water ...
Views: 873 - Phalaenopsis Orchid Care - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeremy SleighThe phalaenopsis orchid, otherwise known as the moth orchid is one of the most popular orchid varieties. It's easy to see why because this particular type of orchid is well suited to growing indoors. Phalaenopsis orchid care isn't as easy as one might think though. It still requires a little ...
Views: 563 - FINDING THE HAPPINESS WITHIN - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Bonnie CollinsWhat is happiness to you? Does it mean achievement or success, having a alluring car, or powerful influence? Does it mean having close personal relationships, realistic goals, and sufficient funds in your pension account? Is it an extreme emotional high, or having something go perfectly? On a ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Easy Tips To Cure Athlete's Foot - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFungi love to take residence in nooks and crannies that are cramped, damp and stuffy, like the areas between your toes. Once these microorganisms have taken territory over a patch of skin on your foot, they would really try their best to stay and take root. Sometimes, when you think that you ...
Views: 2947(2 votes) - Be Your Own Brand - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Johnny OngBe Your Own Brand Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes. – THOMAS W.HIGGINSON Branding, in a simple manner of speaking, is a way of saying that something belongs to us. You own your body, your personality, so you are in every sense of the word, your brand. Brands carry values. ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Free Extreme Personal Makeover - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryThere are many areas of your living experience that you can address to improve, but there are three specific areas that will make your extreme personal makeover explode with social influence and dramatic change for the better that most people completely overlook. Change your attitude. Change ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - We Are A Tiny Speck In The Universe, So Be The Best Speck You Can - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Dwayne GilbertIf you are anything like most people, you have taken a moment to ponder the meaning of your existence. To think about your place in the world and the universe. If you are anything like the rest of us, you very quickly realized that you are a very tiny speck of dust in comparison to the vastness ...
Views: 7651 - There Is No Better, Just As There Is No Worse - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Dwayne GilbertMany of us spend a huge portion of our lives living in the future wishing for things. We want a better car, more money, a bigger house, a raise, a new career in order to make more money, and a thousand other things. Sadly, once we do get these things we want, we still aren't happy. We are sad ...
Views: 1883 - Only A Very Few Have Enough Courage - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Dwayne GilbertA few years ago it seemed like everyone had a shirt, a hat, or a bumper sticker that said no fear. I have even heard more than enough men in my time say the words, "I don't fear anyone or anything." First of all I want to start off by laughing, then mentioning the fact that all of those people ...
Views: 1433 - Checklist For Happiness - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaI was sitting in the cockpit for T/O and landing and I observed the First Officer take out the T/O and landing Checklist and read it out aloud. How many times have our captains and First Officers taken off and landed planes? But every time they still refer to a checklist. Even though they ...
Views: 1661(2 votes) - Attend To Yourself Before Helping Others. - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaI was on the plane , on my way back from London and during the safety video demonstration; there is this scene where a young mother is shown putting on an oxygen mask and then reaching out for another oxygen mask to attend to her child. The scene is accompanied by a voice over saying “in case of ...
Views: 5874 - Persuasive Speech Topics - Finding Speech Topics To Persuade and Rock the Audience! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Michael LeeHaving a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. In this article, you’ll discover some amazing tips to easily find persuasive speech topics that will keep your audience listening to your every word. First, you must know your target ...
Views: 2802 - What Is Personal Development And Why Should You Invest? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Denise PedersonIf you are like me, you want the maximum interest rate on a CD, the greatest appreciation on your real estate, and Bull Market returns on stock investments, right? I took the time to learn about and investigate different CD investment strategies on some money that I needed to have in a liquid ...
Views: 1472 - An Invitation To Forgive - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bonnie Collins"The unforgiving mind is torn with doubt,confused about itself and all it sees; afraid and angry, weak and blustering, afraid to go ahead, afraid to stay...terrified of darkness, yet more terrified to approach the Light."(A Course in Miracles, Lesson 121.) There may be too much anger now. We, ...
Views: 878 - How to put your anxieties to bed--Sleep Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Bonnie CollinsDo you know that, in the past 40 years, average sleep duration for adults in the U.S. has decreased by 1-2 hours? This statistic from the Public Library of Science Medicine (PLSM, 12/04), should sound an alarm to all of us because sleep loss affects our health and safety. According to the ...
Views: 843 - How Do We Make Choices: Free Will Or Hardwired Brain? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Bonnie CollinsHow many times have you thoughtfully, and perhaps painstakingly, made a decision, and then doubted it? Decisions are often made without much clarity. Sometimes this occurs even with moral ones where some say the choice should be easy. If there are many roads, what influences the path you ...
Views: 1364 - What Are Your Triggers? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsI frequently like to think about where I am in my life and the things I’ve done – and the things I would still like to accomplish in whatever time I have left here on this old planet. A few mornings ago (I like to do this kind of thing in the morning with a big, hot cup of coffee) ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Remodeling A Kitchen : A How To Guide - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Dane SmithOne of the most timely and costly home improvement projects any homeowner can take on is a kitchen makeover. Whether a homeowner desperately needs a kitchen revamp, or is tired of the dated look of the kitchen, there are several options to freshen up the area. The easiest fix for a sparkling ...
Views: 1052 - Eliminate Prople that interrupt You and Save Your Sanity - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWith spring-cleaning time on its way, we are all in the mode to clean those closets, get the built-up and hidden areas of our homes cleaned, organized, and eliminate all of the stress points in our lives. How many of us think about cleaning out annoyances in the form of needless ...
Views: 1686(2 votes) - Feel Better Fast - Ten Simple Things You Can Do To Help You Get Rid Of The Blues - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnEver have one of those days? Or maybe you're feeling discouraged, frustrated, or stressed? Here are a few simple things you can do right away to put yourself in a more positive frame of mind so you'll be better able to tackle what needs to be done. 1. Chocolate. ;-) (I'm serious. It seems to ...
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