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- Why Most People Don't Really Change - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoMost people don’t change; they just become more the way they already are. I must have said these words hundreds of times in my life — to clients, family and friends. While there are exceptions, most people find change difficult for several reasons. They don’t know themselves very well, to ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - How to READ People: The 4 steps all prospects go through before they say “Yes” - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Doug GradyHave you ever wondered why some people buy and some don’t? Why you can ‘nail’ a presentation and still lose the sale? Why some prospect with obvious needs won’t even talk to you? Why some people give a fast “yes” but you end up with a slow “no”? It’s not about you. So much of traditional ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - Answers to commonly asked questions about Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Nicole AireyCan I get stuck in hypnosis? Impossible! When under hypnosis you are always fully in control and able to open you eyes at any time, stand up and continue your day as normal after the session. Will my secrets be revealed? Hypnosis is not a truth serum. You are always aware of the process and ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Life is About the Decisions We Make and the Roads We Take - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Marquita HeraldLife is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and bumpy roads; crooked and straight roads. There will be roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are as many roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness. The one thing ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Innovate Your Way to Six Figures - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniWhat got Apple Inc. from being valued at $5,309 in 1977 to $1.79 BILLION in 1980? Steve Jobs, you say. Partly, I say. Innovation. Steve Jobs was an innovator. A pioneer in the technology world. His big focus was not money, yet he attracted more than most. How does that work from a Law of ...
Views: 2046 - 8 Choices That Will Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Susan DerryThe state of our lives and our relationships are the result of our seemingly small everyday choices. If for some reason we are unhappy with our relationship or our life, the best place to begin is to consider the choices that we have been making. William James said, “Human beings, by changing ...
Views: 2043(3 votes) - "Can Imagination Change Your Reality?" - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Can Imagination Change Your Reality – See & Hear?” • 1. Michael, (my youngest son), “Which is more powerful, which do you trust more, “Imagination”, or your experiences?” • 2. “No question, what I see, hear, & feel,” Mike shot back. • 3. “Remember this: your three most powerful learning ...
Views: 2042 - Family Money Management And Stress Management With A Realistic Budget - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterA major and consistent source of stress for most people is money. Well, actually the stress is caused by spending more money than they bring in or have. The answer to this is simple: spend less. Yeah, and the answer to losing weight is spend more calories than you eat. So let’s come up with ...
Views: 2042 - How to spice up your corporate uniform - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from John k. TaylorSunday nights can be totally depressing – not many full-time workers would disagree. Not only are the weekend's fun times over and the seemingly endless work week looming, but it's time to put away the party shoes, pretty dresses, comfortable jeans and stylish blouses and haul out the boring old ...
Views: 2041 - What Are the Benefits of an Electric Wall Oven? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanIf you have a few relatives coming over or you simply want to cook something special for the family, you should have the right kitchen appliance for that job. An oven is truly beneficial for any household because it lets you make new recipes in an instant. You can make gourmet dishes right at ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Jumpstart Your Intuition For Success - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Pearle LakeWhy agonize about making decisions or solving problems when you have your intuition to help? Everyone can benefit by knowing how to access this valuable resource. Apply the following ideas and watch your confidence level soar! 1. Enjoy your work or recreational activity. The enjoyment you ...
Views: 2040(3 votes) - Learn How To Pole Dance For Beginners- Basic Pole Spins - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversLearn how to pole dance for beginners: Why You Should Wear Pole Dance Heels While Pole Dancing As a beginner, you may be intimidated by the 5 to 6 inch heels commonly seen on pole dancers, not to mention possibly having to explain your ownership of "stripper shoes" to a nosy parent, roommate ...
Views: 2040 - Personalized Sympathy Gifts Show Special Thoughtfulness - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Karen E GrishamUnique personalized sympathy gifts express timely thoughtfulness to a bereaved person. They become treasured mementos of the life of a loved one who has passed on. There are a number of ways to personalize a gift. You can incorporate a photo, have an item engraved, or use a particularly ...
Views: 2040(2 votes) - Feng Shui Tips for Fall - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinFall is one of my favorite times of year. As the weather cools and the leaves change, I am faced with burgundy, red, yellow and orange where once there was only green. The kaleidoscope of color on the East coast is breathtaking – being a native California girl myself, I am always in awe of the ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - Spring Fuels Tomorrow's Future - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffSpring is a magical and transformative time of the year. It is the perfect time to take a good look at your surroundings and get rid of anything that does not provide you with vital fresh energy. This is the time of the year that provides fuel to flame the successes and joys of your ...
Views: 2039 - Balancing Work and Life: 8 Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Karel MurrayAs a woman entrepreneur who travels a lot for work, I know it's hard to balance work and life. Because I travel so much, I constantly find myself watching the behavior of other people. The variety of personalities always astounds me. During a recent two week stint where I spoke at five ...
Views: 2038(2 votes) - Use Mission and Vision Statements for Impact, Excitement and Success - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Don MidgettMission and vision statements can be used in many ways and to be successful, should be used in many ways and instances. Create a mission statement that has impact; write a vision statement that excites and describes success. Read below to see how others have used these statements and how your ...
Views: 2038 - The Voice of Action - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Eva GregoryThe voice that says “YES, this is the right decision”, “No, let’s pass on this”, or even “Hmm, let’s mull this over a bit.” In each instance your voice within advises you to take action, even if it is in-action. But do you really listen to it, or do you scoff at the idea that you actually pay ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - Digital Dementia Wreaks Havoc on Personal Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWhat you focused on five years, five months or five days ago is what you have in your life today. The relationships you have with your family, friends and contacts are the direct result of how you spent your time in the past and what you decided to focus upon. What you focus on today is what you ...
Views: 2036 - How to Choose a Dehumidifier - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Mark JohnA dehumidifier is simply another family device that is made use of to minimize the degree of moisture inside a space for wellness factors. Humidity airborne is likely to trigger mold and mold and mildew to expand inside homes and as all of us understand, these things are verified to trigger ...
Views: 2036 - When Spirit Guides - by Have you ever wondered about your spirit guides? Who are they? Whatrole do they play in your life and spiritual development?
My spiritual awakening began when I was six years old and gravely illwith pneumonia. I fell into a deep slumber and quickly flew through atunnel toward an incredible ...
Views: 2036(1 vote) - You Can Let Time Stop Managing You - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Eva GregoryDo you often wonder where your day has gone? Does your "To Do" list frequently have as many or MORE items on it at the end of the day than it did at the start? Do you feel overwhelmed and stress is becoming a familiar companion? If this sounds like you recently, putting some time management ...
Views: 2036(1 vote) - Your Eating Disorder Wants to Tell You Something - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Anne CuthbertYour Eating Disorder Voice is communicating something. Your Healthy Voice is communicating something. Often, these “Voices” are competing with each other, but what are they really trying to say? I often talk to clients about the “Eating Disorder Voice” and the “Healthy Voice.” Part of the ...
Views: 2036(3 votes) - Becoming Your Best Self - The 5 Steps to Wholeness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Louise KaelinIn basic terms, wholeness is the ability everyone has to utilize all of our strengths, skills and abilities --without limitation -- in order to live our best life and be our best self. While '-ness' represents the quality or degree of something, the Merriam-Webster dictionary provides two ...
Views: 2035 - Take Breaks to Get More Done - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleWant to get more done? Most multi-talented people have so much to do, we throw ourselves at tasks without taking breaks. We find ourselves, hours later, in a sorry state: our pulses are racing, our minds are fried and our ‘to do’ list seems longer than when we began. (“But how can this be,” ...
Views: 2035 - "Tantra" Sowing the Seeds of Love, Truth and Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Goddess GenieTantra is a manifestation art. It is a place where we can move from mediocrity to the full extent of our joy. Tantra is a joyous art, one that will take us to great places if we allow it. The word Tantra is a Sanskrit word that has more than one English translation. The one that I feel expresses ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - Give me More! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Eva GregoryI know I shouldn't be surprised. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Yet I can't help being surprised and thrilled when I get the message, for the umpteenth time, that when you're connected to Source, when you're plugged in to your Guidance, there's always MORE and MORE and ...
Views: 2034(16 votes) - What Makes a Sanyo Microwave Oven Worth Purchasing? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanIf you just came home from work, and you do not have the stamina to cook yourself a meal, you can simply reheat a dish from the refrigerator. Reheating can be a lot of work, if you decide to do it the conventional way. With a lack of stamina to grab a pan and heat your food with a stove, you ...
Views: 2034 - Baby Step #1: Commit to Change – The First Simple Step Toward Creating a Business & Life You Love - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Nanette SaylorAre you ready to lead a life that is different than the one you are leading now? What will it take for you to stop doing what you’re doing and start living the life of your dreams? Most will agree, it takes you engaging your energy and committing to change. You can’t get different results ...
Views: 2033 - Empowering Ideas For Better Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Pearle LakeRather than being elusive, or catch as catch can, intuition is a trustworthy ally operating perfectly under the right conditions. So what is it that determines the right conditions? The following ideas give you what you need to engage your ally with ease. What You Consistently Say to ...
Views: 2033(2 votes) - Pet Peeves: The Things That Anger Us the Most - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI frequently receive emails from people upset about something in their life that is not going according to their plans. They scrutinize the behaviors of others and complain because people are not doing what they are supposed to be doing according to their standards. Some of the most frequent ...
Views: 2033 - Neglected muscles , unbalanced bodies ! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Anand GhuryeNeglected muscles , unbalanced bodies ! Part I If you are asked which are the most neglected muscles of your body what would you reply ? Try listing three of most neglected muscles of your bodies before reading further , you may be surprised at what you find later on . The three ...
Views: 2032 - Flash Foresight: How To See the Invisible and Do the Impossible - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Daniel BurrusHave you ever wished you could predict the future—and be right? What would it be like if you could clearly see critical changes in the months and years ahead, and use those glimpses to shape that future, instead of just letting it unfold by default? You can accurately predict enough of the ...
Views: 2031 - Are Your Goals Accompanied with a Consistent Labor of Love? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat actions have you determined are necessities in your life to keep you on track? If you’re pining for the straight and narrow path to success, then you must know that in order to achieve the affluence you so desire, you must love yourself first and be consistent in every one of your ...
Views: 2030(8 votes) - Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLatest information for diabetic vegetarian recipes that are low sugar low fat for better health benefits.A vegetarian diet can be difficult to practice even under the best of circumstances. This is an eating regimen that demands commitment and attention, but there are numerous benefits that ...
Views: 2030 - Introduction to EFT - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mette MullerEFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, is a healing method or a healing tool that combines modern psychology with Chinese acupuncture. It is used to decrease, even eliminate, emotional stress and is also very successful for eliminating limited beliefs or fears that block us from moving into ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - Is Your Relationship on Life Support? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Linda SapadinIf your relationship is on life support, it’s time for serious remediation. Here are two “must-do” assignments for you. 1. Stop the Zero Sum Game. Start a Team Effort A zero sum game is a game where there’s a winner and a loser. It’s a great model for competitive sports but a miserable ...
Views: 2029 - Make this world a better place: 25 ways to carry out random acts of kindness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Louise Presley-TurnerThe time has come when we cannot just rely on others to make the world a better place – each one of us has to do our bit. And let’s face it this world needs our help right now. Random acts of kindness are an ideal way to raise your energy to attract great things in to your life. It starts ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - “Style - An Important Factor In Buying Wingtip Shoe” - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Trevor SoaresWhile buying a pair of wingtip shoes, one may think about the style, price, color and especially about comfort. These factors are important when you are purchasing a pair of wingtip shoes. Amongst all the above mentioned factors, style is the most important factor. These wingtip shoes ...
Views: 2028(2 votes) - Do You Have A Success Team? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Kathy AtkinsonDo you have a support system that works in your life? Have you surrounded yourself with people who will listen to your new ideas, help you with problem solving and act as a cheerleader for you? The work I do as a coach includes support, brainstorming, problem solving and being an advocate for ...
Views: 2027 - 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: 2027 - 7 Fail Safe Ways to Help Your Clinically Depressed Spouse - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dave KanofskyBattling intense depressive episodes is never an easy task. While each episode may vary in frequency and severity, one thing is for certain, your spouse will be left physically and psychologically exhausted and so will you, especially if you've been through a number of those episodes with your ...
Views: 2026(1 vote) - To Make Life Choices Listen to Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Amanda HarveyMany of us find making life choices a difficult and daunting task. Some of us put off choosing for so long, that by the time we finally pluck up the nerve to decide, that particular opportunity has passed. Choice can be a scary word. It seems so final. You have made your decision and you are ...
Views: 2026(2 votes) - The Importance of Knowing When to Use a Fire Blanket in an Emergency Situation - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Darren DroganCommon Uses of Fire Blankets A fire blanket is used to control fires that may not be easily extinguished. Maintaining a blanket for emergency fire situations in an office could possibly save a company thousands of pounds in office equipment replacement - or even someone’s life. It is highly ...
Views: 2023 - Learning to Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Lori RadunI’m sure there have been times you struggled to make a decision or enter into a commitment because you weren’t sure you would make the right choice. Maybe you’ve gotten a feeling in the pit of your stomach that something was not right, but you ignored it. If deep in our core, we know what is ...
Views: 2021 - 5 Things Gay Men and Lesbians Can Do to Feel Better About Sex. - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Ash RehnThe opportunity to enjoy sex is one of the great things about being gay. Some people say that being gay means they feel less restricted and more free sexually in terms of what they can do with their bodies, with who and when. But many people struggle with feelings of guilt, shame and fear ...
Views: 2019(4 votes) - Sexting for the professional! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Madeline FosterPhone Sex and Sexting have become a huge part of our society over the past decade. It has become such commonplace among young adults that no one is surprised when they run across sexually explicit material on another person's smartphone. They most likely do not even think twice about it. ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - Dream Journaling Lets Your Unconscious Speak - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyDreaming is what Sigmund Freud called "the royal road to knowledge of the unconscious." The nightly narratives of dreams, whether scary, strange, or sweet, are clues to what's happening with us deep down inside. History is full of examples citing the influence of dreams in decision-making, ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Keep You Workplace Spick and Span with Office Cleaning in Perth - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Ron SpencerIn this day and age, businesses are confronting competition that is more intense than ever, and the significance of presentation and office cleaning in Perth has increased exponentially. A spotless office in which each cleft shimmers is the need of the hour for companies of all sizes, and ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Wardrobe Essentials for College Girls - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Mike AndersonI'll confess. For the duration of my college or university years, When i waged an every day war along with my woman over frittering long spaces of time in front of the mirror, just inside hope of bamboozling my faculty crowd once i walk by simply, making a style statement associated with my own. ...
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