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- What's Wrong With Having Expectations? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2006 from Sue PlumtreeIf you ever wondered why your life looks and feels the way it does (not good) then it might be worth your while to look at your beliefs and expectations. Generally speaking, our expectations are based on our beliefs and the main problem with this is that, using the iceberg analogy, 90% of our ...
Views: 5915 - Breaking the Groundhog Day Relationship Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Roy Biancalana.Breaking the Groundhog Day Relationship Syndrome How to Stop Attracting the Same Partner Over and Over Again Roy Biancalana Relationship Coach and Author www.coachingwithroy.com 407-687-3387 After a series of bad or unsatisfactory relationships, people often come to me for help being ...
Views: 5905 - Stop Listening to Toxic Friends - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceHave you ever simply walked away from a friend who upset you during a conversation? Do you feel obligated to stay and listen to someone venting even if their anger and frustration spills out onto you? Why We Listen Women seem to instinctively know how to listen. As opposed to men, we don’t ...
Views: 5894(3 votes) - Everything, and Everyone, Has An Expiration Date - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bill McLeodThis morning I attended a funeral for one of the employees of our mortgage company, Mike McPhee. I only knew Mike for a short period of time, but during that time Mike always impressed me. He was hard working, organized, positive, helpful and always had a smile on his face. He was built well, in ...
Views: 5884 - ***How Important Is the Image You Project to Others? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s hectic, competitive world, image is something that you are probably concerned about. Be it your physical appearance or the content of what you say, you know that the person you project to the world matters. However, have you ever considered what the sound of your speaking voice is ...
Views: 5881(1 vote) - Change Your Perception Change Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Susan DerryIf you have difficulties in your relationship, your perspective may be part of the problem. Consider how you are looking at your relationship and how you are looking at your partner? Your perception of your partner and your relationship affects the reality that you experience. Thinking and ...
Views: 5880(3 votes) - Get Organized - How to Manage Your Creative Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt’s easy for creative people to generate a million ideas – but it’s much more challenging to keep track of them. If you find yourself vaguely remembering you had a killer idea for a soundtrack/iPhone app/film plot/painting but you’re stumped as to what it was, it's time to get organized. You ...
Views: 5877(1 vote) - 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: 5855 - 2 Powerful Techniques to Kick Stress to the Curb - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Peggy Sealfon2 simple techniques you can do anywhere to release stress and fears fast. When your world crashes in and you can't manage the irritations, arguments and aggravations another minute, take a break. Withdrawing from everyday annoyances for just a few minutes can dramatically reduce the feeling ...
Views: 5852 - ***Is It Important to you to be Healthy? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Margaret PaulHow important is your physical health to you? Of course, most people will say that they really want to be healthy, but what are you willing to DO to be healthy? And what are you willing to NOT DO to be healthy? In other words, what is more important to you than being healthy?Is more ...
Views: 5839(4 votes) - Opening Your Front Door or Car Boot Without a Key. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Stephen DrummonsyLocksmith solutions the sensible way: Imagine this if you can, we have all done it at some time in our lives, you get out of the car to answer a phone call, then you realize that you have left your car keys inside the car boot and shut it without thinking, and now you cannot get it open. You ...
Views: 5777 - Crystal purification Introduction (Degaussing method) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from James YaoWhen you get the new Crystal, Need two after cleaning use would be better, Because when the crystal by the mining, transportation, processing, packaging, process, for sale etc. Will go through a lot of people contact, Their message or energy was stored and record by crystal more or less. Since ...
Views: 5774(1 vote) - The Five Basic Principles To Help Build Your Self Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from David FordFirstly, you need to realise that you have the ability to achieve your main aim in life so you must have a continual persistent attitude when applying yourself to attain the goal. Secondly, you must contribute some of your daily time towards positive thinking in relation to who you want to ...
Views: 5773(3 votes) - Brief Overview of DFARS 252.211.7003 Requirements - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Addam SmithThe marking clause – DFARS 252.211.7003 – included in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) UID regulations deals specifically with item identification and valuation. The following article provides more information on this regulation, as well as tips for compliance. Introduction The DoD’s UID ...
Views: 5740 - The first letter to my son - by Dear Linus,
For two years I have wanted to write this letter, to begin a record of our journey together, a gift to present to you on your 21st birthday.
Funny how we get so caught up in daily minutiae that we neglect matters far more important, ...
Views: 5715(1 vote) - Hobbies and Interests Are The Best Teacher - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Green BushThe Best Teacher is Hobbies and Interests.The child can do the things well if he or she is interested with the things. The Vacheron Constantin Company, being devoted to supreme quality and excellence in every detail, has managed to maintain its prestigious status of premium-watches' ...
Views: 5712 - Why You Can't Just "Let Go" of a Limiting Belief - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mandy EvansI am shocked at the number of self help and motivalional experts experts who tell people to let go of limiting beliefs and create new ones! I see it in books, on blogs and promotions of all sorts. Almost everything out there about limiting beliefs is filled with this nonsense. Why am I so ...
Views: 5706 - Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Life Coach - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Sarah RendleHiring a Life coach has been considered a short term process, usually because people are encouraged to consult a coach only when and if they have a really burning issue they have to deal with, whether it is about relationships, career, mental health, financial, weight, spiritual and more. At ...
Views: 5697(5 votes) - James Frazer-MannBrings Attention to“The Forgotten Babies of Thailand” - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Darleen PrangueBabies and young children in Bangkok are in desperate need of assistance, with over 300 living in Pakkred Babies Orphanage alone. Welsh traveler James Frazer-Mann recently completed a much needed educational trip to bring them supplies and is now hoping to raise awareness of their plight in the ...
Views: 5690 - Lines to Get Your Boyfriend Back - The Magic Words to Say to Win Your Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou are in search of lines to get your boyfriend back. It is clear bearing in mind the truth that you’ve totally no plan what you ought to say to get him to love you once more. Whenever you believe you know the way to approach him, you attempt it and it ends with him being more offended than he ...
Views: 5688 - Perception Is Not Always Reality - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Justin MazzaChoose to feel good regardless of outside circumstances. The truth is that outside circumstances have nothing to do with the way you feel. It is our perception of outside circumstances that cause us to feel a certain way. And more importantly it is our belief about what something means ...
Views: 5622 - The Benefits Of Empowering Others - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraNumerous leaders and managers know that there are great beenfits and advantages to be gained from empowering other people. As a manager or leader, you could choose to either utilize your power and authority to empower others or disempower other individuals. Now, which would you think will bring ...
Views: 5591 - How To Box In Around Pipes and Piping - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Plumb WorldBoxing around Piping Difficulty Levels The task is simply intended for decoration applications and does not include anything too technical Listing of tools required Tenon Saw Mains Drill and accessories Plywood or even MDF Various Hand Tools 12mm thick square batten Ruler / tape ...
Views: 5589 - Top 6 Ways to Redesign your Life - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyLet's Talk. Do you wake up some days and feel that you just can’t seem to get your mojo going? You know what I mean, you’d rather pull the covers over your head and pretend life is going to automatically fall into places as you’d like it to. Hey, we all get off track sometimes. It generally ...
Views: 5580 - A Promising New Therapy for Itch - by Summary:
Discussion of an anti-itch therapy that mimics the anti-itch mechanismof UVB light.
Itch is a particularly distressing symptom for millions of patientssuffering from skin ailments. Severe, chronic itch can significantlyreduce the quality of life and scratching can cause skin damage ...
Views: 5578(1 vote) - What to Expect in a Life Coaching Session - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Mariano JaucoMany people find themselves in need of someone who can present unbiased advice from time to time. Personal friends or relations are not always a great alternative for supplying you with good counsel because regardless of their fondness for you their experience might not be adequate for giving ...
Views: 5578 - Aura Imaging / RFI - Resonant Field Imaging - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from susan proutI refer to it as an aura camera on steroids. Reading 40 separate points around the body, including the chakras, with 15 different colors for more detail and easier interpretation as to what is going on both physically and spiritually. WHAT IF YOU COULD SEE YOUR AURA? WITH THE RFI...YOU CAN ...
Views: 5554(3 votes) - Discover the Top 5 Reasons Smokers Resist Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottWhen you stop smoking, your mind and body will initially resist your choice. For days, weeks, or even years after quitting smoking, many smokers come up with reasons to justify a relapse. Do not fear, it is the same with any other kind of behavior or addiction. Quitting smoking is just like ...
Views: 5544(5 votes) - You Don't Always Have to Be Right - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2008 from Joy DulingYou know the situations - you're in a conversation with someone and it starts to get a little contentious because you differ on the "facts." It might be a discussion of the best way to complete a task, the sequence of events relating to a previous situation, or a plain and simple difference on ...
Views: 5538 - Debt Collection Agencies – How to beat them in 1hr - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew SellarIf you have unfortunately been in debt and had your debts sold to a debt collection agency, you will have no doubt been under stress and been bullied for what is now an epidemic in the UK debt industry. Buying in bulk debts from banks and other institutions for a small percentage and chasing you ...
Views: 5523(1 vote) - ***The Projection Factor; How Clearly Do You See Yourself in the Eyes of Others? Self-Perception vs Self-Definition - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,If during a variety of interactions the responses from others seem to be more negative than the messages you intended to convey, or if you sometimes feel others just don’t like you for some reason, perhaps it's time to consider the source. Is it possible your messages and actions are not being ...
Views: 5515(4 votes) - DRAWING LUCK TO YOU: Five sure-fire ways to be luckier - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieLUCKY BREAKS Luck may or may not be a random thing: Some people are just plain luckier than others period. However, for all of us, we can increase the amount of luck in our lives. FIVE MENTAL APPROACHES TO BE MORE LUCKY 1. If you want to be more lucky, you have to believe that there is ...
Views: 5506 - Gamma Frequency Increases Focus Using Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Wanina PetlockVery few of us are at our peak mentally, athletically, emotionally, or spiritually, and could use some major improvements in those areas. Increasing gamma brainwave activity will help your brain work faster, stronger and clearer. Gamma brainwave frequency oscillates between 40 Hz and 70 Hz. ...
Views: 5475 - ADVICE AND ENCOURAGMENT Oprah's Quotes & Affirmations From the Book Oprah In Her Own Words - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriADVICE AND ENCOURAGMENT Oprah Winfrey– “Pay attention to your feelings. The path to discovering why you are here is through your feelings.” Suggested Affirmation: “I pay attention to my feelings.” Oprah Winfrey– “I don’t believe in coincidences.” Suggested Affirmation: “I do not believe ...
Views: 5472 - Bodylastics TO Review - Simple Truth about Bodylastics Resistance Bands - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Robert DeangeloIf you are looking for an impartial Bodylastics resistance bands review, then get hold of a seat, and study each and every word in this report. It is that necessary! In the next couple of min's, we will check out a few of the really important elements that you ought to consider when choosing ...
Views: 5463 - Mink Oil – Homemade Skin Care and More! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Susan KatchurMink oil comes from a thick fatty layer lying just under the skin of minks. Researchers have learned that the refined oil of minks is very similar to human body oils, making it a valuable natural supplement to skin care products. It’s used in several medicinal and cosmetic products, showing ...
Views: 5418 - ***Positive Thinking - Positive Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Janet NestorHow many times have you said to yourself, “I wish my mind would just shut itself off. I need to sleep!” Then you began thrashing around in bed, trying to find a comfortable position … never quite finding it. Mind on go. Body exhausted. Beating yourself up for having a sleep problem. Angry ...
Views: 5416(39 votes) - “TUNING-IN” Health Improvement Tips to Improve Functional Movement - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeHealth improvement covers a lot of different things. Yet it all sums up your wellness goals, whether it’s for a better body, fitness, diet & nutrition, managing stress, or any other important part of staying healthy it’s important to find simple strategies to better take care of your body and ...
Views: 5395(1 vote) - How Shy People Can Improve Their Conversation Skills - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Royane RealPeople who are very shy often share some of the same fears that people who are afraid of public speaking. Some of the techniques that help people overcome their fear of speaking in public can help shy people improve their conversation skills and increase their speaking confidence. I spent ...
Views: 5382(3 votes) - Signs Your Ex Isn't Over You - Clues That Indicate They Are Still Into You - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeWhat are the signs your ex isn't over you yet? You're wondering since you still love your ex and you are hopeful that they feel the same about you. No one wants to break up however when they do happen, they give us an opportunity to reflect on our relationship that was unsuccessful and our ex ...
Views: 5371 - Four Tips to De-Stress Your Body Fast - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Stanford Medical School and the World Health Organization agree that 90-95% of illness and dis-ease is caused by - "Stress". What is Stress? Briefly, you have primitive fight, flight and freeze responses which are designed to effectively help you deal with immediate threats to survival. When ...
Views: 5337(6 votes) - Making a comeback after losing almost everything - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Huishan OhDid you ever experience losing almost everything that mattered to you? How did you cope with it? Depression often happens to people when situations like this happen. So-called friends disappear or avoid you and you are left pretty much alone and on your own. Sometimes even some family members ...
Views: 5309(1 vote) - THE IMPORTANCE OF FEELING IMPORTANT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinAbout twenty years ago, when our married daughters were in elementary school, they had a bicycle accident. Jo Ellen, our oldest, lost control of her bike and ran into her sister, Amanda, who was standing right in her path. Suddenly the front fender of the bike slid rather abruptly between ...
Views: 5302 - The Benefits and Drawbacks When Using Muscle Isolation Exercises - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonThese are the benefits and drawbacks when using muscle isolation exercises! OK, so you want to get in shape, but you're a novice in the fitness arena where's the best place to start? Most people simply run out join their local gym and jump on the first machine they feel comfortable tackling and ...
Views: 5301 - The Top 10 Limiting Beliefs and How To Clear Them - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Amanda GoldstonThe TOP 10 Limiting Beliefs and how to Clear them. Most of our beliefs about ourselves, how the world works and our deservedness of great success (or not) were acquired from our experiences as children, and many of those beliefs still run our lives as adults. Quite a few of them no longer ...
Views: 5298(2 votes) - Boost Your Luck With These 6 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2003 from Vicky WhiteIn life some people appear lucky. In Feng Shui it often appears as if things happen by magic for some. Co-incidences seemly appear from nowhere. You're thinking about a new direction for your business and you just happen to be introduced to the perfect person to help you move in that ...
Views: 5286(1 vote) - Boundaries, Self Esteem, and Magic! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Janna ChinBoundaries are the invisible lines that separate you from me. Boundaries are limits we set for ourselves to keep us emotionally, physically, and spiritually safe. Sad to say, but many people don't know anything about boundaries because it's not something learned in school and is rarely talked ...
Views: 5280 - Fear of Failure - Overcome Doubt, Self-Doubt & Creative Paralysis - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFear of failure. The words pierce the heart of any creative person. Everyone with talents has experienced doubt and self-doubt. Whether it takes the form of anxiety about the quality of your work -- or terror at the state of your career, fear of failure comes in different flavors and burbles up ...
Views: 5278(2 votes) - Tap Away Anger with EFT - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT MasterTap Away Anger by Lindsay Kenny, EFT Master, Pro EFT Master This article presumes that you have a foundation of EFT. If not then please read about it on our website at www.ProEFT.com There is a wealth of information there, especially on the Free Stuff, Media, and FAQs pages. Be sure to ...
Views: 5254(3 votes) - 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 ...
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