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- You Unstuck Excerpt: Do You Advance Toward Risk or Avoid Them? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK: EXCERPT #6 Do You Advance Toward Risk or Avoid Them? Let’s look at your typical patterns of behaviors to get an indication of where your default switch is set on the continuum of advancing toward or avoiding risks. Take the following quiz to find out. 1. You are asked to ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Do You Know Your Numbers? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonUse any search engine and type in the phrase ‘Know your numbers‘. The search engine will identify dozens upon dozens of web-sites focused on the importance of knowing your numbers when it comes to health related matters. You will find that virtually all of the web sites are very legitimate ...
Views: 1510 - Five Myths of Grief That Lead to Unnecessary Suffering - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Louis LaGrandGrief is a natural response to the loss of something valued. Myths are falsehoods parading as gospel truths. Combined they lead to much excessive emotional and physical pain when mourning. If you mourn according to myth it means you have adopted false beliefs about grief and how to cope with ...
Views: 1510 - Here I Am, This Is Me, There is Nobody Else I'd Rather Be. - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Andriana ElohaThe happiest people I have seen on this planet so far are the newly arrived children. The saddest and most unhappy ones I have seen so far are the departing adults. The difference between the two is that the first ones have not yet accepted everything they are not, and are in tune with ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - I think we have it backwards….. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhat if creating your kick-ass dream life is more about how you want to feel in your life than the things that you want to have? When I talk to people about their kick-ass dream life, they tend to go right into describing what it will look like to them and all the things that are in it. ...
Views: 1510 - If I... - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is a chance to reflect on your answers. There are millions of people that walk our busy streets; many are right next to you. Do you take the time to notice them? If I was crying, what would you do? Would you carry on about your business or would you care to find out why? If I ...
Views: 1510 - 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: 1510(1 vote) - Overcoming Negative Beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Steve TaubmanIn India, the method for training an elephant is the following: When the elephant is very young, its leg is tied to a small post with a thin piece of rope. At that age the elephant hasn’t the power to break the rope or dislodge the post. It tries for a while and then gives up. As the elephant ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - What A Sinkhole Looks Like - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Anna HongAre you living in a state where there's a whole lot of rain pouring outside? Does your state possess a lot of natural disasters, for example earthquakes, floods, and snow? Well, sinkholes can form because of the natural disasters, or unnatural disasters. A sinkhole is brought on by a topographic ...
Views: 1510 - What are the Different Items by Baby Phat? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanAre you having a difficult time choosing the best outfit for you? Do you wish you could find a clothes store that offers chic yet affordable clothes? If your answers to these questions are in the affirmative, you should check out the great styles and designs by Baby Phat. This clothes store is ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Be a Star in Your Own Life - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Catherine FranzDo you have the charactertics to be star in their own life? What characteristics below do you have or don't have already? Give each item a rating from 1 to 10 with 10 being you have this characteristics 100%. 1. Believe anything is possible. The universe is your oasis, see everything as vast ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 7 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 7 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Love. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess important ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Eye Safety Wears for Optimum Protection & Care of Your Eyes - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2017 from alan coryHuman animal is far more than visual than audio, we collect 80% of the information from what we see, and thus you see it’s our duty to protect them with utmost priority. Where at one place we should be always attentive for our eye protection, there are effective and pretty useful ...
Views: 1509 - Hang In There -- Amazing Surprises, Twists, and Coincidences Ahead! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“Around the bend, in the unseen, arising from the very uncertainties that may now seem to taunt you, there are some amazing surprises, awesome twists, and spellbinding coincidences about to emerge that you can't even now imagine.” (Mike Dooley) Coincidentally, I received this quote last ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - May The Force Be With You - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was never a fan of the Star Wars movies when they first came out. I didn't get what all the hype was about…until a decade ago. A friend told me I had to watch all of them, because I would become a fan. He was right. It was actually the character of Yoda I fell in love with and his lessons ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - You Unstuck Excerpt: SETTING THE STAGE FOR A V-8 MOMENT - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK:EXCERPT #7 BY LIBBY GILL SETTING THE STAGE FOR A V-8 MOMENT You know those moments of insight that zap you like a bolt out of the blue? Some people refer to them aha or light-bulb moments. I call them V-8 moments because when the pieces fall into place, it’s suddenly so ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - 10 Steps to a Stress Free Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Beth Tabak“The stress-free way to enjoy the holidays is to plan, take one step at a time, and have a sense of humor.” Beth Tabak Can you feel the holiday jitters beginning? Suddenly there it is right around the corner. Relax! Take time to plan well now and ease into the holidays with a big smile. Grab a ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Achieving Self Awareness with the Help of a Personal Coach - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSelf awareness is knowing and understanding your own personality, which includes your thoughts, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, emotions and motivation. By being aware of yourself, you are more able to understand how other people perceive you. Why is it important to develop self ...
Views: 1508 - Best Carpet and Flooring Option Effective for a Basement - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanDo you wish to remodel your basement into a useful place for multi activity? Of course, the huge area space of a basement can be utilized for myriad activities. It can be used by children for playing, as an indoor entertainment room, etc. For the remodeling purpose, you need to make changes in ...
Views: 1508 - Fireplace Options Using Electric Fires - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Annie DeakinCost is always a concern when planning to introduce a fireplace into a home. The cost of installation for a wood burning fire in an existing residence can be prohibitive. The expense of a contractor to install gas pipes for a gas fireplace can also extend most budget limitations. But ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - How the law of attraction REALLY works! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Luci SantosEvery where you turn these days you find material about the Law of Attraction. I have read endless articles and books that seem to regurgitate the same information. When people have tried everything they are told to do in these books to manifest what they want and still fail to do so,they ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Live A Life Of Joy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Leslie GailEach and every one of us is capable of living a life of joy. No matter what our current beliefs or situations are, we are always capable of tapping into a strength that will bring about more peace and joy. Some of us become so preoccupied with our past, that we are literally unable to find the ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Set Yourself Apart From Other Job Applicants - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksHave you heard the phrase that says, “The cream rises to the top?” Do you love root beer floats, or drinks that are composed of ice cream on top of root beer? You can be “the cream that rises to the top” in your job search by doing things that will set you apart from others who are looking for ...
Views: 1508 - The Emotional Impact of the Secrets of Hypnotic Golf - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Andrew FoggI'm reading a recent New Scientist article talking about the Five emotions you never knew you had and I'm starting to think about how our emotions influence our golf. And they're influencing us every time we play. Now I'm sure that like the rest of us, you're experiencing all sorts of ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - The Reason it Seems Hard to Get Ideal Clients to Pay you What you're Worth - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniDarn near everyone gripes about money. I do it, too. We each have triggers about making, spending and saving money. But the one I hear the most about is not getting paid enough. Either you have an abundance of clients but they don't pay you for the real value you give or you don't have enough ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Universal Laws - Key of Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Mustafa YucelGOD intend each individual. to do well. Its God's plan that a human should grow to be great. Its God's plan that persons must not just utilize, but take pleasure in all goods in the universe. The universal laws of God and law of success denies man nothing. A human is born to be stuffed. The ...
Views: 1508(5 votes) - Chronic Stress can lead to overeating - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Julie SimonYou certainly don’t need me to tell you to reduce stress. We all feel the effects of it regularly, from tension in our bodies to chronic headaches and illnesses. Stress in small doses can actually be useful. The stress you feel before a big exam may just be the motivation you need to increase ...
Views: 1507 - Claim Your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Kelley KosowThis coming weekend, I have the extreme honor of leading The Shadow Process Workshop in Los Angeles. No matter how many of these workshops I have attended, participated in, or led over the years, I am always in awe of the shifts that people experience in the short time span of 2 ½ days. I am ...
Views: 1507 - How To Find Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Dan WilliamsHow does one find themselves? On a concrete level this sounds ludicrous. Why don’t you just look in the mirror, or check your GPS. Finding yourself is associated with New Age psychobabble, self help books, spiritual touted gurus, and alleged shamans from Tibet. However there is much truth in ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Your Inner Child : Understanding Your Most Important Relationship (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Tania ManczarekIn my previous article, I spoke about what an inner child is and why it is the most critical relationship in our life. In this article, I offer some simple exercises to now connect with your inner child and to begin to work with him/her. While I say these exercises are ‘’simple,’’ that doesn’t ...
Views: 1507 - The Benefits of Disposable Tableware - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Ian FranklinWhen catering for a large event, be it a birthday, anniversary, wedding, business conference or anything else, the use of disposable tableware often makes great sense. There are many benefits of this, from the convenience they offer to the affordability of the products. Traditionally, ...
Views: 1506 - 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: 1506 - Do or Die: 5 Steps to Jumpstart a New Plan of Action - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all know that we must take action to change our outcomes but we often get caught up in the execution of a plan; so I am going to give you five steps that may help you get started and be held accountable to the goals you want to achieve in your life with this unique Do or Die Plan of Action ...
Views: 1506 - For it is Easier to Save than Delete: 5 Ways to Help You Hit the Delete Button - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Nick GrimshaweThe other day I sat at my desk at work looking at all the files saved on my desktop and realized that finding the time to delete files that no longer served any purpose would take some dedicated time and effort on my part. Meanwhile saving files is a snap. Just click save, and voila, another ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Making decisions - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2005 from Fatimah MusaYou lost your job. Your partner left you. Your car was re-possessed. You find your life barren like the desert. Your self-esteem plunged. You don’t think you are good enough for anything. You will never find another job because you lack the education and the skills required. You are too old ...
Views: 1506 - Peace for Profits - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniLingering thoughts about revenue can evoke stress even in those who are financially sound. It’s natural to set targets for bigger revenue generation. But when you contemplate the possibility of not making the goal, all chaos breaks lose in your mind. It’s even worse when your bank account is ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Saying No is Not for Wimps - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOnce I say yes, I don’t like to say no. If I make a decision, I like to stick with it. If I make a commitment to you, I’m going to keep it. If you’re my client, I want to give you all the support you need. But what if I change my mind? The act of saying no, can be one of the most ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Self Improvement: Destiny Or Journey? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Eldon TaylorHow high is up? Have you ever asked yourself, “Just how high is up?” or “Just how successful is successful?” or “Just how good is good?” Have you ever thought about the different “Yous” within yourself? Most of us have, at sometime, considered our own path to personal growth and desired to ...
Views: 1506 - The Power of Clarity. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Kevin LankfordIt's happened to everyone. You take your camera out for a "Kodak" moment, pose everyone like you want and then "click" you've captured the perfect photo opportunity. Or did you? Suddenly someone shouts, "You had the lens cap on dummy!" Obviously, you were unable to focus that picture and ...
Views: 1506 - Truly Living: Do you think you are? Five ways to live it up! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieLIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT! I am sure you have heard this many times: life is what you make it. Definitely your input and your outlook shape the life that materializes. So whether you totally believe this statement or not, you can make a great impact on the direction of your life. TRULY ...
Views: 1506 - What is Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from M Joy YoungWhat is Life Coaching? by M. Joy Young, Social worker and certified professional coach with Portland Lifestyle Counseling LLC Coaching is an empowering relationship between the client and the coach that focuses on helping the client achieve their life goals, ambitions, and/or dreams. I ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Why Should You Purchase a Glass Juicer? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanThere are several shapes and sizes of juicers in the market. These kitchen appliances may vary in appearance, but they have only one function - to extract juice from fruits or vegetables. If you are the type of person that is always on the go, a good juicer is a staple in your kitchen. You can ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - Combining Your Blinds With Double Glazing - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Kate CritchlowHorizontal window blinds are of wonderful use in windows, outdoor patio doors and People from france doors. They allow you to definitely control the amount of daylight that enters the bedroom, helping you to keep your property cool when the summer season sun is shining through. On the other ...
Views: 1505 - How to Have a Great Day Every Day - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Wambui BahatiSometimes it's the simple things that can have the greatest impact on our lives. Allow me to share this empowering, simple exercise with you. Perhaps you already know about it, or even use it already in your daily life. If you do, then you know how powerful this little exercise is and you are ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Makeover Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Louise Presley-TurnerLife Coach and Hay House Author, Louise Presley-Turner offers tips on clearing the clutter and spring cleaning our lives. Get your priorities straight Do you find yourself saying ‘YES’ when you know you ought to really be saying ‘NO’? Do you find yourself organising your best friend’s hen ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Money Games - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen it comes to money, people get serious very quickly. "Put your money where your mouth is" implies that if you're serious about something, "pony up" the money and follow through. I often watch business owners get excited about a business idea, goal or fantasy vacation and then immediately ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Practicing Forgiveness and Compassion With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Manny GoldmanMoving on from past hurts and practicing forgiveness is extremely important for our growth and well-being. But what we don’t often talk about, however, is the importance of cultivating compassion and forgiveness for ourselves. Depending on the severity of the situation, we are usually far ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - The Myth of Balance - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2010 from Danielle MillerI often talk about how I don’t believe in the idea of women having balanced lives. As progressive as we are in many areas, there are still outdated thoughts that continue to take up space in our life patterns. I work with many women who operate under the misconception that there is something ...
Views: 1505 - 8 simple strategies to make your New Year’s resolutions last. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Tatyana KrychkinaOne of the main reasons why most New Year’s resolutions fail is because we don’t look at them as making life changes. When we give our resolutions the title of “life-changing” events, we need to approach them in a different way. We should set them as goals, and make plans to reach these goals. ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - 8 Practical And Time-Saving Tips To Reduce Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Marilyn BohnI just love the UPS truck when it is parked in front of my home and not just zipping by. I always wail..."come back, leave me something". How about you? Doesn't your mind leap to the possibilities of what he (I have never had a she) is delivering to your door? This was the case yesterday when my ...
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