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- Letting Go Of Feeling Sad - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhere does sadness come from when you don't understand its presence? Why is it there when you see no reason for it? Sadness itself has no control over you; it is not a separate thing. If we imagine sadness itself as something we must get rid of, let go of, or solve, then we are going about it ...
Views: 1722 - Guilt and Its Ability to Lead Us to Procrastinate - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreIf anxiety and anger can easily lead us to procrastinate, the same thing can also be said about guilt—an unenjoyable emotion that shares many features with anxiety. Let’s explore together how guilt can lead us to put off till tomorrow what we would better do today. First and foremost, the ...
Views: 1721 - Overcome Your Fear to Achieve Effortless Success - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Willie HortonOver the last year, increasing numbers of regular readers of my weekly Ezine have pointed out that, in the current economic environment, it is very difficult to “keep your head” whilst everyone around you is losing theirs. (I should point out that they’re grateful to me for the weekly ...
Views: 1721(8 votes) - Why Inquiring Minds Care: Health And Longevity - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Inquiring Minds Care: It’s Health And Longevity Do you find that 95% of all Internet articles never teach you anything practical? Can you even remember the last useful strategy or schema (diagram/pattern) you implemented to improve your life? Inquiring Minds read books, articles and ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Choosing What You Empower in the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rob BrooklerThe end of the year is a very powerful time. And one that presents some unique opportunities and challenges. Along with “holiday” pressures, we must also contend with the natural shifting of “energy” that comes as we approach the close of the year. As one creative cycle ends and another begins – ...
Views: 1718(8 votes) - Self-Affirmation Without Anger: A Simple Matter of Understanding the Laws - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreDo you believe that you must absolutely have recourse to anger when it comes to stand up for yourself or for what you believe is right? In other words, do you believe that self-affirmation is inseparable from anger? What if I told you that not only is it possible for you to stand up for ...
Views: 1718 - 5 Habits of the Highly Mediocre - by Submitted on May 01, 2006 from Jan HintonAt last, the closely-guarded, little-known habits of the highly mediocre are exposed! After years of unscientific research and observation, we reveal the powerful daily habits in this article. No longer will the highly mediocre have the corner on status quo. By developing these habits, we ...
Views: 1717 - 5 Ways to Turn Your Struggles Into Victories - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Destin Lucas"Every struggle is a victory" - Helen Keller In life every one of us goes through situations where we have to face and conquer challenges. To a large degree our ultimate happiness and success are determined by how we deal with these challenges. In this brief article ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Life on Purpose: How to start living it - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Erivynn (Erivynn)What is my passion and life's purpose? I have thought long on that question as I plowed through basic schooling, deliberated over college courses, experienced angst in choosing a major, and eventually my graduate degree. And that was just the beginning. How was I to discover my reason for ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Taurus Full Moon ~ Reaching Our Power - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Kelley RosanoThe Earth is ascending into higher vibration. We are moving from Third to Fourth Dimension Consciousness. Everything that has been held in our personal and collective unconscious, including what has been denied and/or projected will emerge for healing, integration and transmutation. On October ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Learn the 5 keys to Creating Flow in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirI tend to be a binge worker. My most productive times are when I immerse myself in a project and get a days, or even a week’s worth of work done in one sitting. It has always been like this and so I never really thought about why I was like that. I know that when I am most productive I become ...
Views: 1716(3 votes) - Ready to Take Oprah's Go Green Challenge - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Therese PattersonReady to take Oprah's Go Green challenge? Make saving our planet a part of your daily life with easy changes. Start today with simple suggestions from Oprah's Go Green show like Eco Bags reusable canvas bags for grocery shopping, Seventh Generation non-toxic cleaners, eco-friendly recycled ...
Views: 1716 - We're Getting Richer, So Why Aren't We Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Azriel WinnettImagine that the Internal Revenue Service in your country claimed that you owe $1000 plus in tax arrears. You dispute this, and you challenge the tax people in court, but the court rules that they're right. Especially if you're a person of substantial means, you'd pay up with a shrug of the ...
Views: 1716 - How To Show Respect: 6 Essentials For Home & Work Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleThese how to show respect essentials help people gain respect at work and in personal relationships. By showing appreciation to the people in these areas of your life, you can improve your chances of success. Learning how to show respect means learning how to show others that you appreciate ...
Views: 1715 - How To Apoligize To Your Ex - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickHow important is an apology in the magic of making up? Well, it's just about the most important aspect of making up with your ex yet many spurned lovers completely get it wrong when apologizing. Free Tips On How To Get Your Ex Back Simply saying sorry is not enough and will get you ...
Views: 1714 - Looking for Love - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Willie HortonI Googled "dating" this morning - Google came up with 268m results. Whether it's online dating, speed dating, lunch dating or singles holidays, events for singles... actually I Google gave me even more results for singles - 288m. Lots of people are looking for something that's missing in ...
Views: 1714(15 votes) - Science Says These 9 Things Will Make You Happier - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyHappiness is almost impossible to define and means different things to different people. Psychologists do generally agree however that 50% of our happiness is determined by our genes, 40% by our daily activities and 10% by our life circumstances. Three Benefits Of Happiness - Happier ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Tips on How to Deal With That Nasty Acne - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Adams RichAcne affects an estimated 99% of people - mostly teenagers and young adults - at some point in their lives. Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life. Here are a ...
Views: 1713 - A Guide for Getting in Tune With the Moon ~ Cycles and Phases - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia Lantz"Astrology can be defined as a technique for he study of life-cycles.Its main purpose (is to establish) the existence of regular patterns in the sequence of events constituting man’s inner and outer experience; then,to use the knowledge of these patterns in order to control or give meaning to ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - Follow Your Passion to Find Your Entrepreneurial Place - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2017 from Kenan PalaThink of entrepreneurship like any other pursuit in life. If you want to succeed, you need to believe in what you're doing. Feeling passionate about your business, product, and industry will help you find motivation when the going gets tough. So the big question becomes "How do you transform ...
Views: 1712 - How Fashion Movies Influence Society - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Lever LucasDesign is a typical term to have a currently preferred style and also practice, specifically in clothing, ft . wear, fashion accessories and hair cuts. In recent years, it had been commonly created through pictures and several some other artifacts indicating entirely different forms of fashion. ...
Views: 1712 - It's Never Too Late To Understand What's Going On In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jahiel KamhiIT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE Are you on the right track? You don’t know? I’ll help you if you feel you are working harder and harder, but gaining less and less out of life, you definitely need to read this article, just as starting point. I’ve spent a lot of ...
Views: 1711 - How To Get What You Want! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Terry DrakeHave you ever wondered how people get what they want? I mean people who consistently get what they want, you know the ones that others call lucky or fortunate or think that they have some unfair advantage over others. Whatever others think, I am sure you are wondering how they can do ...
Views: 1710(7 votes) - Don't Let The Cleaning Process Get The Best Of You - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Scott ConstableSpring cleaning can bring a tear to most parents eyes. What does it take to rally against all the dirt, grime and clutter to assure you keep your sanity in check afterwards? You want to make sure that you have no distractions and can give your attention to the task at hand. It is important to ...
Views: 1709 - Hacking Happiness: 5 Ways to Train Your Brain to Be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Phil DumontetIs it hard to put your finger on what makes you happy? According to a Deakin University study, happiness boils down to three things: financial freedom, a life of purpose, and authentic relationships. In other words, happiness — about 40 percent of it, anyway — is within your reach and, most ...
Views: 1709 - Full Bloom - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Mary FitzpatrickSpring arrived late this year; which for me makes it even more delicious! In Fort Tryon Park with the Hudson River and clear blue sky as backdrop stands an imposing pink flowering dogwood tree. Or, as I call it, a big beautiful pink tree that I worship on my daily morning walks. It makes ...
Views: 1708 - Smoking Cessation Programs – Are they Effective? - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Igor StilerPeople who try to quit smoking on their own are often unsuccessful in doing so. Enrolling in smoking cessation programs like auricular therapy is the right solution. Smoking creates numerous health problems and can lead to early death. Many people want to quit smoking, but this is far from ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - The Proper Age To Begin Training Your Puppy - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from TOMMIE L HOWARDThere are many reasons why dogs get trained. Trained dogs can be useful both as companions and to accomplish work. Dogs are usually very eager to please their masters. Their desire to please makes them ideal pets. This article can help make your dog training efforts easier for your dog and ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Ants to Grasshoppers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Rebecca CherryAnts to Grasshoppers With the June 26th Lunar Eclipse/Grand Cardinal Cross of last Summer, a window of opportunity opened for each one of us. And, while it is many months later, the window is still wide open and the energy is intensifying as many more astrological aspects unique to this ...
Views: 1706 - 7 Steps to a Passionate, Authentic Life! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ron HuxleyDoes this article title turn you on? No, I don’t mean in that way. I mean does it stir something up inside you that makes you want to jump up and shout “YES!” You aren’t alone. We are all looking for that muse that can inspire more creative juices into our work and relationships. We all want to ...
Views: 1705 - Top 5 Regrets People Make On Their Deathbed - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was on the internet the other day having a little read, you know what it’s like. You start reading something, click a link to something else and then for the next 30 min you are going link to link reading about various different things! Well during one of these sessions I stumbled across ...
Views: 1705 - Journal Writing and a Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Mari L. McCarthyHow acutely do you sense a lack of meaning in your life? It’s easy to get caught up in materialism and forget what you most want to do and be. 21st century existence leaves little room for the finer things. Yet losing touch with ideals ends up in pain. If you want to improve your health and ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - The Treasure Inside You - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Ingela BergerAn excerpt from "The Role of Your Life"Recent discussions have focused on the inside and stated that change occurs from the inside out. Many authors of self-help books have encouraged their readers to dig deeply inside themselves to accomplish change, but have failed to give them the necessary ...
Views: 1704 - 5 Ways to Feel Happier Every Day - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Roz AndrewsHappiness comes from within. Only you can make yourself happy. Money, relationships, and other external factors cannot give you happiness, as explained in this Tibetan proverb: “Seeking happiness outside of ourselves is like waiting for sunshine in a cave facing north”. Here are five ...
Views: 1703 - Kissing Your Stress Goodbye - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Willie HortonI've often quoted the World Health Organization's contention that stress will kill more people in the developed world in the 21st century than anything else. And, as far as I can see, they've got it spot on - it appears, from surveys, research and my own work, that the modern workplace is not a ...
Views: 1703 - The Greatest Present - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Stuart RosenTis the season of holiday cheer and, most noticeably, gifts-gifts-gifts. I think Christmas decorations started showing up in stores in September, didn’t they? As the season becomes more and more about fourth quarter earnings and over-hyped consumerism, more and more people are seeing the ...
Views: 1703 - Have you Given Up on Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHow do we make our dreams become reality? What do I do next? In my many conversations on this topic lately, I have been reminded that I 'assume' people know this information. I have been working with these techniques and processes for over 20 years and it has all become second nature to me. I ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - Orthopedic Treatment for Effective Pain Management - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Igor StilerOrthopedic treatment can be the ideal solution when spinal or musculoskeletal ailments cause chronic pain and affect regular functioning. Effective pain management programs with orthopedics are available at leading healthcare centers. The human musculoskeletal structure is an engineering ...
Views: 1701 - Remembering Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Kelly MartinToday I was speaking with another therapist and he was sharing a story of struggle and at the end stated, “At least I’m not dead.” I was blown away in the moment of truth in that statement. Truly, we ALWAYS have something to be grateful for in our lives. Yes, I know that bad things can happen ...
Views: 1701 - Seeing Sense in the Here and Now - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Willie HortonIf your life isn’t all that you want it to be or if you’re unhappy with yourself – what you think is going on has nothing to do with reality! Decades of research prove that the normal subconscious mind quite literally makes up your reality for you. This personal version of reality has absolutely ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Smoking Cessation Programs - The Easy Way to Stop Smoking - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Igor StilerSmoking cessation programs are an effective solution to get rid of the dreadful habit of smoking. FDA-approved auriculotherapy is among the most effective smoking cessation programs available today. Smoking addiction is widely considered a physical and psychological problem. The health ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - 10 Simple ways to make your every day your best day - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from samir kunvaria"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts."Eleanor Roosevelt Very few people might know that how we spend our day depends on how we start it. Have you ever noticed that your entire day becomes a mess if something goes wrong in the morning like, you could not find your shirt you ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - Anger Can Lead to Procrastination - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreThe most powerful argument to challenge the irrational thought that causes our anger is to observe the following critical facts about human beings: - They behave according to the emotions they feel; - Their emotions are caused by the presence in their minds of specific thoughts, ideas, and ...
Views: 1699 - Practical Spirituality and Methods of Meditation 1 - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from John GilmoreThere is a simple form of meditation, vipassana, which means to see things as they really are. It is a very ancient form of Indian meditation that involves sitting in a comfortable position with the legs crossed, or in a chair, if necessary, with one's back straight and spine erect. The most ...
Views: 1699 - The Best Way To Get Pregnant Fast And Conceive Healthy Baby - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from michael chibuzorWe often feel abandoned when we see other parents with their lovely kids playing in the cool garden. Truth is, we ought to have our own children but somehow, conceiving seems to be a total ball game. If your utmost desire is to carry your own baby or have more of them, this article is about the ...
Views: 1699 - You make me want to be a better man - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Jack Nicholson’s character ‘Melvin Udal’ famously said to Helen Hunt’s character Carol Connelly in the movie, ’As Good as it Gets‘: “You make me want to be a better man.” The scene, the dialogue, the impact lingers fresh even today. And I wonder who are those ...
Views: 1699 - Balance - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Deepak DixitMost of the vehicles move on wheels. Even aero planes use wheels during take off and landing. Modern wheel is an excellent piece of engineering efforts but for the driver of the vehicle the major concern about the wheel is its tire- pressure. Whether you are driving a bike, car or truck, you ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Happiness Is A Decision - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Lorraine CohenI’m sitting here writing this article with a big grin on my face because I feel happy. You might be wondering what happened to make me feel happy. Nothing. Not a thing. Zippo. I’m sitting here feeling gratitude and happiness. I just love feeling this way. A few years ago, I had Lionel ...
Views: 1698 - Warming Winter Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Sally HigginsThe air is getting crisper and the leaves have almost finished falling. Winter is almost upon us. The changing of the seasons are timely reminders of the cycle of life and the need for change. What exactly is the message of winter? The message is that some times we need to let go. Some times ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - 9 Immutable Laws of Not Taking Things Personally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneDo you ever feel like you’re just way too sensitive? Do comments from other people sometimes knock the wind out of you? Girl, I totally understand! During my 15 years in the entertainment business, I had lots of experience learning how to not take things personally! Really though, ...
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