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- LIMBO - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Phil JohncockOn February 8, 2007, millions of people watched Oprah’s show on the movie, The Secret. One of The Secret teachers from the show received over a million hits in his website. Thousands emailed saying they wanted to know more. “I feel … so many people are hungry for guidance and meaning in their ...
Views: 1430 - Read Inspirational Quotes To Brighten Your Day - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraGreat inspirational quotes are sure some of the good ways in helping people in motivating them in their professional life, thereby attaining success. There are in fact countless of helpful and motivating inspirational quotes to choose from—ranging from the humorous to the practical. These kinds ...
Views: 1430 - Want a Positive Attitude? You’ll Need to Change Your Habits - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Deborah HayesIt’s not enough to want change, you have to take risks. You have to be prepared and motivated enough to leave the comfort of what you know and move willingly into that very scary place… the unknown. Yikes! That sounds ominous doesn’t it? It really isn’t all that scary but there are some very ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Starting a Conversation When You Are Shy - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Royane RealStarting a conversation can be agonizing if you are a shy person. Many people who suffer from shyness have a hard time knowing what to talk about when they encounter someone they don’t know very well. These might be people that they work with, neighbors, and people they would like to be friends ...
Views: 1429 - The Sky's The Limit - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2004 from Cynthia KozakHelen Keller said that life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing. For your life to have meaning, you must take risks. They allow you to grow and move forward with your life. Life without risk isn’t living at all—it’s just staying in the same place doing the same thing. I’m no ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Things To Remember In Choosing The Right Gift - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from David BennetEach time you look for a thing that you can possibly give as gifts never get contented with the second best. Choose from a wide variety of selections but only choose the best. After all, we always want to give only the best for our loved ones. More often than not, we give gifts to express our ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Three Tips For Making Positive Change In Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Kelly RobbinsAre you sick of the status quo? Perhaps you are unhappy with your job...still. Maybe your copywriting business hasn't grown as fast as you expected. Or maybe you don't have the relationship you always dreamed of with your spouse or significant other. If you've experienced the same problems ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - What Are the Common Mistakes People Do When Buying a Memory Foam Mattress - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Kim SmithMattress is a very common thing you can find in everyone’s home. Foam mattress is one of the different kinds of mattress available in the market. When planning to buy a new foam mattress, you need to consider various options such as brand, density, size, price, etc. When you don’t get proper ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - A Loving Path - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Everything you say and do should have a loving undertone to it. Every single word spoken to your mate, co-worker, or stranger should be with the mindset of talking to yourself. By this I mean, how do you like being spoken to? Are you short fused with others? How would you like to be spoken ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Alternative Cleaner for Doors of Your Shower - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWe all enjoy our showers, after which we come out squeaky clean. However, in this process of cleansing ourselves, the shower doors often get soiled with soap scum. Renovating the bathroom to have a sparkling shine only lasts for a few days. After some days, the luster is buried behind the soap ...
Views: 1428 - Are You Being True To You? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Peter KirwanSo, are you doing what you want to do..? Are you taking all the necessary steps on the road toward achieving your passions and desires..? Or do you follow the norm' and requirements of your peers - the puppet masters..!?! Take heart... you're not alone if you're doing what is ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Confrontations - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever had a situation where you had a person in your life, a co-worker, a friend, a partner, with whom you were having an issue but were choosing not to confront that person? Many people have issues with confrontations. They are scary. You are not sure what will happen. Or if it will ...
Views: 1428 - Never Lose Your Cell Phone Again! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Colette RobicheauAlways running around looking for your phone? Do you have to search madly for you cell phone when it rings? Here are some tips to help you never lose your cell phone again. When you are out, always store your cell phone in the same pocket of your coat, purse or briefcase so that way it will be ...
Views: 1428 - What Really Matters in Persuading Folks? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat Really Matters in Persuading Folks? If you want to save time and get to the next thing on your to-do-list, the answer is your Voice. How you use your voice-box makes folks listen intently or go blind to your pitch. This is not in an isolated area of your life; it covers sales ...
Views: 1428 - 4 reasons why vaping has become so popular over the past few years. - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Karen ColeOver the last couple of years, the vaping industry has really grown and unlike a decade ago, more people are embracing the vaping and leaving the traditional smoking. According to reports by Forbes, as of 2016, the vaping industry had a revenue of about $4 billion per year and the figure is on ...
Views: 1427 - Achieving and Maintaining Balance In Everyday Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Jenn BoveeSince about the early 90’s I have been infatuated with the concept of balance. Sometimes it feels as mystical as a unicorn. You know, the very minute you think you have grasped it POOF, you are overwhelmed and overcommitted to things again! The experience I have just described is only magnified ...
Views: 1427 - Am I good enough? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenMany of us suffer from low self-esteem. We may perform well in our work, have good relationships, and on the whole, have a pretty great life. But still, there is this niggling feeling inside us that comes up every now and then, and it tells us, "I'm not good enough". It may not make any ...
Views: 1427 - Boomer to Bloomer - A New Life Phase for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peter NichollsField hockey was for many years my sport. I played at the top level, trained hard and enjoyed the battle of mind and body. As I got older I started to feel the pressures, the harsh training and the fitness demands. I didn’t want to quit though, so I moved to playing in the Veteran Grades. I ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - How to deal with negative emotions. - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2005 from Fatimah MusaNegative emotions sap your energy and undermine your effectiveness. In the negative emotional state, you find the lack of desire to do anything. The mind is filled with thoughts of fear, doubts and insecurities. Your body experiences fatigue, tightness and muscle tension.Notice that your ...
Views: 1427 - Michael Mantell's "WAM" Will Increase Your Self-Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Michael Mantell“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” ~Jack Kornfield Ads by ZINC Before retiring from the practicing clinical psychology for forty years, diagnosing and treating mental illness, I saw day to day, the scourge of self-loathing. Now that I’ve retired and am coaching ...
Views: 1427 - The importance of setting goals - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Piet Hein BrederoSomeone once said, "If you strive for nothing, you'll hit it every time." In other words, setting goals prevents you wondering aimlessly through life. Goal setting = Success Goal setting is the process of deciding where you want to get in life, and then plotting out a number of steps to lead ...
Views: 1427 - 10 Steps To Remember When Eating At A Chinese Restaurant - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Emilia KlappIntroduction Chinese food appeals to many of us because it is tasty and relatively inexpensive. We are also under the impression that Chinese cuisine is healthy as it includes large portions of vegetables and low amounts of fat. That’s true when the dishes are prepared the traditional Chinese ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Are you Authentic? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Authentic is a very powerful word. Being authentic is being real. It is being genuine. It also is a process of being honest to yourself. It is in finding alignment with our hearts’ desires, to our values and in ‘not pretending’. It requires courage. It is ...
Views: 1426 - Be the Change... - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Bettina GoodwinThe world is changing. I see it all around me. More and more women are focusing on heart-centered living, embarking on a soul journey that takes them deeper within themselves, creating more meaning in their lives. It’s beautiful to watch as they grow and blossom into more vibrant versions ...
Views: 1426 - How to Get Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Candace CzarnyGetting a good night's sleep is more important than we might realize. After all, scientists have calculated that we spend more than a third of our lives sleeping. With all that time spent in bed, why not make the most of it and get the best restful sleep possible? By using Feng Shui, you can do ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - 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: 1426 - Survivor - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I have to admit that I struggled writing this article, it is very personal to me. My struggles weren’t with myself, but in knowing that others are struggling and fighting for their lives at this very moment. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I ...
Views: 1426 - Detaching from Children - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I'm having difficulty understanding detachment, specifically relating to my children. I want to rid myself of material and emotional attachments but I have (as we all do) a deep bond and love for my children. I really want to understand. Answer: The concept of detachment has ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - Inner Stirrings - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow many times in life do we think we are going into just another “routine” day, procedure, or something that we have been through plenty of times before? How many times does that routine situation turn into something else? Is there a way that we can tell if what should be “routine” will turn ...
Views: 1425 - Laundry Helpers Everyone Needs - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Laura WimbleAnyone who does the laundry in their home knows that there’s more to looking after clothes than loading a washing machine and dryer! In fact at times this continuous chore can seem daunting. From repairing worn clothing, taking care of delicate fabrics, separating the wash, preventing ...
Views: 1425 - My Partner is A Clutter Bug, Help! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Vicky WhiteYour partner’s a clutterbug. He leaves towels on the floor just like your kids. The garage is one big jumble of tools and ‘essential’ bits of cars. He doesn’t seem to be able to tidy up after himself and he seems to function in total chaos – well he thinks he is functioning. And then your ...
Views: 1425 - Positive Living at work - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Hans WrangWhen I ask people what they do, most say, “I am electrician”, I am a cleaner” or “I am and accountant”. Many people identify themselves with their profession or their job title. But there is a lot more to a job than that and if we can start to think differently about what we do, perhaps we ...
Views: 1425 - Pushing for Profits with a Capital P - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI admit it. I’ve had plenty of freak out moments about money during my fifteen year adventure as a coach. It doesn’t matter that I teach and breathe the ins and outs about the Law of Attraction, I still get ticked off when I can’t produce the results I need and want. The real kicker is when ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - 25 Things I Wish I'd Known in my 20's - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky Waters1. The only thing you have control over is yourself. Trying to control other people or things is a waste of time and energy. 2. Holding on to something or someone is the best way to lose it. The tighter the grip, the faster they run. 3. You create your life experiences one thought at a ...
Views: 1424 - Abandon New Year’s Resolutions. Adopt New Year’s Commitments. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Renee BarnowBy now you might have read much about the futility of making New Year’s Resolutions. Each year we get wiser and learn earlier and earlier in January that resolutions don’t work. So, if you made resolutions, how well are you maintaining them now that we are several weeks into the year? How many ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Air Conditioner Buying Tips - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from agnes celinaNew air conditioners and repair services for it is always expensive and tough task. If you want to buy a new air conditioner and repairing services for your old unit then it is better to know important tips before making decisions. If you want to buy a new air conditioner and repair services, it ...
Views: 1424 - How To Breakthrough The Roadblocks To Achieve Your Goals? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThis week I’ve been working on a new product for my website. I found myself very busy doing a lot of activities; but discovered that I was not being effective. Instead of working on the product development, I allowed myself to be distracted and working on other minor tasks. Overtime I have ...
Views: 1424 - How to Make the Winter Season Work for You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIn my coaching practice, I hear it time and time again: "Ugh, it's wintertime. It's cold and dark...and I feel stuck!" Entering into the winter season can bring up a lot of fear, anxiety, and struggle for you if you "fight" against it. Most of us are naturally drawn to the energy and ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - How to Think Differently About the Decisions You Make - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferEvery moment seems to offer a choice, don’t worry about it; imagine both choices are perfect! Choice is constantly in front of us. We decide on a turkey or roast beef sandwich for lunch. We decide whether to park the car in the first spot we see, or head down the aisle hoping for a spot close ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Six Figures on 24 Hours a Week - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was recently asked by an entrepreneur in the Mastermind group I coach, "How do you work 24 hours a week and be successful?" I thought that was a great question and one that requires honesty. When I originally claimed a 3-day workweek for myself, I didn't have kids. I scheduled all my ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Tips to Help You Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Jane HurstWe all end up with too much clutter in our homes from time to time. The problem is, how do you get rid of all that clutter and have a more organized home, and life? Sometimes, decluttering your home can seem like a daunting task that you keep putting off because it is so overwhelming. The ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Top Designs In Construction And Real-estate Focus On Green Characteristics - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Marie MalacamanTypically the most popular switch in property development is definitely having a serious green touch. A good passing glance at structure as well as real estate headlines will show key phrases going towards efforts at creating today’s family homes with durability and power efficiency in your ...
Views: 1424 - Weight Loss Programs Can Work With The Right Preparation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Fred wilsonWeight loss and weight loss programs in the twenty first century are often approached with the mindset that they must be delivered, and indeed completed, in record time. It seems like every few days there is an exciting new program released that is that better than the ones before it promises ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - What Should You Do If You are the Victim of a Hit-and-Run? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyBeing the victim of a hit-and-run is an extremely stressful experience. In addition to any physical or emotional injuries you sustain, you’ve need to consider the damages done to your vehicle. Given the situation, you may not be able to concentrate and think about all the things you need to do. ...
Views: 1424 - 4 Time-Tested Tips To Easily Find More Time In A Day - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnAre you stressed because there isn’t enough time in the day to declutter your home, run the kids everywhere, cook meals and have time for yourself? Here are 4 time-tested tips to help you find more time without being stressed to do it. My mother used to say “A stitch in time Saves Nine”. I ...
Views: 1423 - Connecting With Others By Using Their Names - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gian Fiero |What’s the quickest way to build rapport with someone? Use their name when speaking to them. As simple as it may sound, it's a task that often gets undermined by forgetfulness. Why people forget names is the subject of much discussion, why they have difficulty remembering them is ...
Views: 1423 - CONTENTMENT VS. COMPLACENCY - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Latorria FreemanThe biggest blessing is being able to experience and appreciate your blessings. Choose on this day and every day to bring true abundance to your life. 1 Timothy 6:6 (WEB) tells us, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” Be very careful that you do not allow your contentment to ...
Views: 1423 - Getting the Life You Want - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe 5th Secret to Getting the Life You Want Know Your Priorities – Be present with who and what you love – otherwise, what’s the point? The greatest gift that you can give to another person is your full and undivided attention. It’s also the greatest gift that you can give to yourself. The ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - How to Change Negative Thoughts That Rob You of Your Joy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Barbara MillerAre you plagued with negative thoughts that keep bombarding your mind with fear and anxiety? We all face times of stress in our lives and while normal at times, not dealing with stress can lead to feelings of insecurity, panic attacks, insomnia, poor digestion, heart palpitations, and myriad ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Slam Dunk! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanThe ball is in your court. You have the opportunity to make a three-pointer from the goal line. At first there is a loud roar, and the other players are watching your every move. As your eyes focus on the net, the only thing stirring on your body is the bead of sweat rolling down your forehead. ...
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