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- Overcoming the Biggest Obstacle to Sports Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Jack SingerThe Fear of Failure You just split sets with a tough opponent. You won the first easily and he won a close second set. As you begin the third set, you become aware of subtle changes in your approach to each point. You’ve been in this situation before. You are playing it ...
Views: 4129(5 votes) - What are the Benefits of a Double Oven Gas Range? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanIf you are a homemaker with about a hundred things to do each day, you will surely appreciate an appliance that provides you with convenience. Cooking is one of the activities that every homemaker does. Although this is an enjoyable task for some, this can also be stressful if you do not have ...
Views: 4110(2 votes) - ***Discover Your 'Real' Voice and Listen to What Happens to Your Nasality! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNasality, whether it is excessive as in the Brooklyn or Bronx sound, a little more gutteral like Philly talk, twangy as we hear in Texas or only slightly exaggerated as in the speech of Detroit or the Midwest, occurs when voiced sounds travel through the nose. While not all nasality is bad, too ...
Views: 4102 - 7 Tips for an Effective Personal Development Plan - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIt's one thing to create a personal development plan; if you search on Google you'll find no shortage of articles and other resources purporting to help you create such a plan. It's quite another thing to create an effective personal development plan, one that helps you reach your goals and ...
Views: 4097 - How to Create a Customised Wrought Iron Table - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Avi ReismanHere’s how to create a customised wrought iron table with an individually designed mosaic top, perfect for a Mediterranean inspired dining room or patio. The Base To create your individual, customised wrought iron table, you’ll firstly need a base. Some retailers offer the option of ...
Views: 4095 - Economic Conditions Encourage New Careers in Michigan: Dumpster Diving, Pontiac, Detroit, and Michigan Urban Areas - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from sherman rogersDumpster Divers are proud of their ability to provide for themselves and their families, without being forced to beg or steal. There are several different types of dumpster divers; some are actually looking for food! Others are looking for broken or discarded items that can easily be fixed and ...
Views: 4094 - The Benefits of Community Outreach Music Programs (COMPs) on the Teaching of Musical Instruments - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John Diamond© Peter Muir 2005 No part of this article may be repoduced without the consent of the author. In this paper I explore that the notion, based on my own teaching practice, that regular attendance on Community Outreach Music Programs (COMPs) by music students can be of great benefit to the ...
Views: 4094(2 votes) - How Can You Help Mother Nature? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Caroline NettleHow often do you think about how closely connected to the earth we really are? Do you think about the impact that man is having on the planet? Are you conscious of how disconnected we have become from the earth that we call home? The earth is a living, breathing mass of rock that houses every ...
Views: 4092 - UNLIMITED THINKING: Make your thinking unlimited - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieAWESOME POWER We are more awesome than we often realize, and if you agree with Shakespeare you have at your fingertips an incredible thinking machine in your head. Shakespeare penned: there is nothing good or bad, except thinking makes it so. IN CHARGE You are in charge of this powerful ...
Views: 4089 - How to Get Love Back - Should Relationship Guidance Really Work Like Magic? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Kenneth DockinsRelationship repair has become an effective device considered necessary by the prosperous and famous, husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends. Sometimes those who are newly married even curiously comprehend themselves desperate to learn how to get love back because nearly EVERY one of us ...
Views: 4086 - Relationship: 8 Keys to Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Susan DerryThere are extreme pressures on relationships today. Fast paced lifestyles can leave little room for developing and maintaining intimate relationships. Yet, a healthy relationship is one of the things that make life worthwhile and helps us live a longer and healthier life. A successful ...
Views: 4079(1 vote) - Can You Overcome Your Inner Fear? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Ray FergusonThe age old quest for perfection isn’t really dead, it has just been buried under a mountain of self doubt. Throughout history all of the truly great individuals, from artists to authors, generals to visionaries, and anyone who ever stood out as being the best at what they did, all had one thing ...
Views: 4078(1 vote) - 16 Steps to Turning Your Life Around- A Christian Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Mackenzie PearceWe have all been there- somewhere we do not want to be and know we should not be. I am no exception. Whether it is in a job that drains us emotionally, a relationship that is bad for us or if we just have a habit that we know we should be “breaking” permeate, the solution is same: Start from ...
Views: 4076(2 votes) - How Do I Know If My Ex Boyfriend Still Loves Me? These Unmistakable Tips Will Answer Your Questions! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Charles UadialeHow do I know if my ex boyfriend still loves me? This is a question a lot of women ask themselves after breakup. When you break up with your ex boyfriend, it is likely he still loves you and want you back. No matter how he tries to hide this fact, you will still be able to know the truth. You ...
Views: 4069 - My Boyfriend Wants More Space - What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Charles UadialeWhen a woman is saying this she feels panic. When your boyfriend whom you love approaches you and let you know that he needs more space it is confusing. That is particularly true if you two have been getting along well. Regrettably, we can't see inside the heart of a guy as a result even if you ...
Views: 4067(1 vote) - 3 Common Characteristics of People with Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Christy MartinPeople with psychic ability come in various appearances from varied backgrounds, yet they all have some common characteristics. Remember, we all have psychic ability. I’m talking about in this article the traits of people who live their lives fully tuned into and taking advantage of their ...
Views: 4062(3 votes) - How to win minds - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Wassim AmerWinning minds is something you would like to achieve very frequently. For example, you want to win someone's mind to get married, interviewers' minds to get a job, minds in meetings to influence your ideas, etc. Don't you want to get some tricks to be a mind winner? Here you go the ...
Views: 4051 - ***Let Your Chest Do Your Talking and Your Childlike Sound Will Be Gone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIt always amazes me when I hear someone on the phone who sounds like a teenage, pre-teen, or younger still, and am later surprised to discover a mature individual who is well over 21. If your voice sounds like that of a child, what image do you think you project, not only over the phone but in ...
Views: 4049 - ***The Best Way to Eliminate Excessive Nasality in Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Nancy DanielsA few years ago, my son’s 7th grade teacher had the strange ability to increase the volume of her voice by means of her nose. While I have worked with thousands of people in voice and presentation skills, this particular ‘skill’ is something I had never heard before and haven’t heard since. ...
Views: 4041 - Roof Maintenance - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from zhen limWhat’s causing my roof leak? When most people think about a leaky roof, they imagine an old, worn down roof with cracked and missing shingles. It’s not hard to imagine how water is getting through a roof like that. But what if you have a newer roof and your shingles are in good condition? You ...
Views: 4041 - ***Words That Inspire Me During Times of Stress - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorJanet Gallagher Nestor, MA, LPC, DCEP Holistic Mental Health Therapist Just like most of humanity, my response varies on different days depending on what I am experiencing, where I am and what I am doing. My goal is to stay centered and balanced, but sometimes I choose to employ my ...
Views: 4033(15 votes) - I Broke Up With My Boyfriend and I Miss Him - How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"I broke up with my boyfriend and I miss him." You have said it and you are disappointed with what took placed. You had no thought, at that moment that you will come to miss him a lot. You felt the relationship coming to an end was the right thing to do. Nevertheless, both of you were at fault ...
Views: 4028 - What is Integrative Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Linda ConnorsMany people ask me how I work as an Integrative Hypnotherapist and although this is a simple question it is not an easy one to answer. The reason being is that as an Integrative Hypnotherapist, I seek to understand the various approaches and incorporate these in a way which resonates and fits ...
Views: 4028(1 vote) - Overcoming Perfectionism - Shifting to 'Good Enough' - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePerfectionists are, by definition, painfully hard on themselves. Perfectionism is a state of chronic dissatisfaction that takes a hefty toll -- and the sad fact is that few perfectionists realize what's going on. They see themselves as having 'high standards' and are blind to just how unhappy ...
Views: 4026 - Gratitude: Thankful for a Fit & Healthy Body - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am Thankful for… A Fit & Healthy Body The first entry in this gratitude series focused on mental and emotional health. Here I will share my gratitude for physical health which I believe is a very significant part of our overall well-being. We sometimes overlook the mind and body ...
Views: 4016(4 votes) - Fountain Water Level Controller - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Douglas HooverYou ask, what is a fountain water level controller? It is a device that controls the level of water in a fountain. If you own a fountain or are thinking of getting one in the future or have a friend or family member who owns one, you need to read this article. There are over ten million ...
Views: 4005 - What Are the Wireless Earbuds- Pros and Cons of Earbuds? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Cynthia WitsonWireless (without cables), this term refers to the devices that transfers information and power to two different points without any need of an external excitation. Earbuds are small devices worn inside the ears, used for listening purpose. Wireless Earbuds belong to the family of ...
Views: 4002 - 5 Ways to Celebrate Spiritual Wellness Month - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Marie KirklandSpiritual wellness can mean different things to different people however the most basic definition is a search for meaning and purpose; the values, ethics and morals that guide an individual and gives meaning and direction to their life. For most of us spiritual wellness is an evolutionary ...
Views: 4001(1 vote) - ***When You Answer the Phone, Does the Caller Ask to Speak to Your Mother or Father? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more humiliating then answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to your mom or your dad and you are 20 or 40 or 60-years-old! While this problem is generally more common among women than men, it is demoralizing to have others think you are a child over the phone. ...
Views: 3997(4 votes) - Services Offered By Water Damage Restoration Companies - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Lora DavisThere are several steps to successful water damage restoration, which is why this job is hard to do on your own. It is sometimes even hard to find a good water extraction company in Ann Arbor that can do everything necessary to get rid of the problem, as some may only offer certain services. ...
Views: 3993 - Does the Internet Cure Loneliness or Cause Loneliness? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Royane RealA few years ago a surprising survey discovered that people who spent a lot of time on the Internet were a lot lonelier than people who didn’t spend much time on the Net. This was an unexpected find because many people view the Internet and e-mail as a great way to make and keep connections ...
Views: 3992(3 votes) - Proven Way of Killing Cockroach In an Instant - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanNo pest strikes more fear in the minds of homeowners than cockroaches. More than any other pest – including ants, mosquitoes, or even spiders – cockroaches are heavily regarded as the lowest of low among home-invading pests. Part of the frustration lies in the difficulty many homeowners have ...
Views: 3990 - How to Gracefully Go with the Flow of Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Eloryia RAWhy is it that some people seem to live an enchanted life and others at the same time are struggling merely to survive? The difference is that those that live an enchanted life are choosing a state of grace where they peacefully surrender to the natural flow of all things. Grace allows them ...
Views: 3988 - Want to Live Like a Billionaire? Start by Following Their Frugality - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Brian DavisThe first thing most of us assume we could learn from billionaires is how to make more money, not how to save more money. But the fact is many billionaires are quite frugal, a habit developed by years of pinching their spending in order to put as much money as possible into investments. From ...
Views: 3980(8 votes) - BLUE MATRIX ENERGETICS MERKABA - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Aryana HudsonBlue Matrix Energetics I Merkaba Technique Introduction This technique is taught in Blue Matrix Module I. It involves focusing energetically to detach from the past and to create a new calibration of mind in the present. The number one obstacle in manifesting the new health state ...
Views: 3977(3 votes) - Six Steps to Get the Most Out of Self Help Books - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Carolyn AndersonSo often people spend time reading a book, listening to an audio tape or going to a seminar and then never do anything with the information. If reading a diet book made you skinny or reading a business book made you rich self-help books would be not only more popular but also much more ...
Views: 3972(3 votes) - Tips for Selecting Plumbing Services - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Lora DavisMost business and homeowners will tell you that plumbing in Murfreesboro, TN is one completely messy job; there are a lot of areas that need plumbing in the house. Whether you want to upgrade the kitchen or bathroom or install new plumbing, you should do a thorough research for customer ...
Views: 3967(1 vote) - How to Cure a Toothache - 2 Amazing Methods to Stop that Throbbing Pain - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jeniffer JohnssenMost individuals have suffered from a toothache and oftentimes they don't know how to get rid of the annoying and unbearable pain, especially while trying to go to sleep at night. And there are times when you cannot get in to consult a dentist immediately so you don't have a choice but to ...
Views: 3953 - The Four-Quadrant Stress Grid: In Which Quadrant Do You Fit? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceMost people who describe stress use four basic terms – acute, chronic, eustress and distress. I found that these terms, alone, fell short of truly being able to help us understand stress. The reason for this is that not all stress is bad and some stress is even desirable. Leaving the ...
Views: 3951(1 vote) - Can I Get My Ex to Call Me Back? Your Ex Will Be Desperate to Talk to You After You Learn This! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Charles UadialeAre you being ignored by your ex boyfriend? Do you attempt to get in touch with your ex boyfriend time and again, as well as even send him text messages? However, he didn’t respond. It is obvious that you desire your ex boyfriend back, however you can in no way get him back unless you do ...
Views: 3950 - Five Key Principles of Mental Toughness and Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlFive Key Principles of Mental Toughness and Resilience Throughout our lives we face change and challenges. Nothing stays the same; the good times don't last but neither do the bad times. People and places come and go; the world changes and so does our place within it. To survive the changes ...
Views: 3950 - New Beginnings: It's Never Too Late to Live Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNew beginnings come in all shapes and sizes … maybe you’ve separated from your partner, lost a loved one, lost a job or a business you put your heart into building, experienced a health crisis, relocated to a new place, or simply experienced one of life’s periodic speed bumps. We all need to ...
Views: 3945(1 vote) - 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Building My House - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from C.J. MackeyFor many, the thought of building their dream home is too attractive an option to pass up. But if you haven't been through the process of building a home, there are a lot of things you can miss that can cost you unexpected money and time. Here a few items, that years later, still make me crazy ...
Views: 3937 - Get Rid of Bad Dreams through Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Nightmares—who really wants them in the middle of the night? For others they are just dreams. However there are also people who cannot easily distinguish their bad dreams from realities, especially if they hit close to home. Thus, they wake up ...
Views: 3928 - Instant gratification and how to avoid temptation - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Kristina PlimerHave you noticed that with each generation that hits adulthood, there appears to be a greater need for instant gratification? Whereas our parents' and grandparents' generations were content with staying in the same job for life, living somewhere that was not their ideal and going out for dinner ...
Views: 3917 - Underpronation and Supination of the Foot - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Steve RobertsPronation of the foot is the rolling motion it goes through when in contact with the ground. Normal pronation involves the inward rolling of the foot during walking, running or jogging and it helps to ensure that the weight of the body is evenly distributed and the forces generated are dealt ...
Views: 3904 - Recycled Items: Easy to Find - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVRecycling is a free and easy way to assist in the efforts for a cleaner and healthier environment. Before you throw anything away, take a few seconds to consider whether the item is recyclable, and if it is, recycle it instead of throwing it in the trash. Some examples of recycled items right ...
Views: 3901 - 5 Situations It Would Pay To Have Travel Insurance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comNo one likes to think about the worst when you’re planning a holiday – that’s for the journey back when you’re thinking about the stack of papers that need dealing with on Monday when you’re back in the office. Sadly, there are hundreds of things which could go wrong when you’re on your ...
Views: 3900(1 vote) - Why Is It So Hard to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from A.J. MillerGetting organized is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions made by people every year. But what does it actually mean to get or be "organized"? Here's my definition: Being organized is about being able to get everything done when it is due and finding everything you need when you need ...
Views: 3896(1 vote) - Personal Mission Statements and Vision Statements - Empower Your Future - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Don MidgettWhether you’re a student, family member, employee, entrepreneur or business owner -- somewhere along the way you have or will be asked to focus your interests and goals to define the direction your life will take. Many have faced this moment more than once in their lives. A change in education, ...
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