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- Helping Yourself by Helping Others: Altruistic Behavior Makes You Happier! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Les and Leslie ParrottTony Richardson is a pro football full back who made a career out of helping others and displaying altruistic behavior, instead of always highlighting his own accomplishments. For this reason, you've probably never heard of him, but he valued the importance of helping others rather than fame. ...
Views: 1661 - Kelly Manu's new CD is theraputic to the soul - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Kelly ManuKelly Manu receives a Black Essence Award and a place in their Hall of Fame for impacting lives in such a positive way, she was also nominated for a Covenant Award for Country Album of The Year via GMA (Gospel Music Association) Canada. When you hear an inspirational story one would think ...
Views: 1199 - BE HAPPY BABE! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheila Pearlby Sheila Pearl, M.S.W. How are you feeling today? What is your energetic state of being today? How do you see your life today? Are you content, restless, depressed, sad, numb, happy, excited? Whatever your answer, I've learned that it's entirely your choice. It took a series of ...
Views: 904 - BLESS YOUR MESS! Your Greatest Problem is Your Greatest Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheila Pearlby Sheila Pearl, M.S.W. Have you ever fantasized about living a life without any problems? A life that is neat and tidy, with no mess? If your life is anything like mine, you might have started your day by putting out fires, cleaning up some kind of mess, solving some kind of problem. ...
Views: 1665(4 votes) - Say "Yes" to Saying "No" - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Catherine EwingHow many times do you say “Yes” when you’d really rather say “No” or maybe “I don’t know, let me think about it and get back to you”? Are you the first one with your hand up when the call goes out for a new PTO President, for someone to run the office basketball pool, coach the soccer team, ...
Views: 2067 - Positive Thinking Techniques – See the Lessons in your Problems - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Stephanie MorrisonA simple change in your thinking can alter the most difficult situation into a manageable and understandable experience in your life. Once you learn some positive thinking techniques, you will be able to look at any problem or negative situation in a new light and see the lessons to be learned. ...
Views: 1200 - Identifying; Putting Yourself in Boxes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Shirley GallupThere is overwhelming social pressure to identify who we are to others with labels, and to put labels on other people. For example, it is hard, when we meet others socially, to keep from asking that person what they do for a living, as well as tell them what we do to earn a living. Suggestions ...
Views: 2866(1 vote) - My conversation with Hope. - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Oyinlade OladipoHope, the four lettered word that keeps us going. The intangible yet heartfelt assurance that fires up our bones and strengthens weak hearts. By it, the poor became not only rich but wealthy, in its absence the most courageous becomes chicken livered and the strengths of the mighty fails them. ...
Views: 845(2 votes) - Discover The Richest Mans Powerful Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from David Ford“Did You Know That Impossible is Just a Word In The Richest Mans Vocabulary” Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn’t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn’t dreamed of being the home ...
Views: 1354 - The Cognitive Effects of Brain Injury - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Cognitive Effects of Brain Injury Author: Trevor Powell Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new ...
Views: 1672 - The 4 Letter Word You Should Use Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhenever someone mentions a 4 letter word these days, my guesses are it isn’t this one that comes to mind. They are creeping more and more into mainstream. Turn on a radio station or even watch a movie and the chances are fairly high that you will hear one. But there is another 4 letter ...
Views: 3470(13 votes) - Head Injury/Brain Injury) - Some Facts - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Head Injury/Brain Injury) - Some Facts Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Craig's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 and ...
Views: 1009 - Dream Interpretation Advantages – Learn Why Your Dreams Give You a New Life - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasMany people believe that dreams have no meaning. Other people only give relative importance to the meaning of their dreams. However, the truth is that our dreams are essential for our psychological balance. They are also a source of objective information that we can absolutely trust. Our ...
Views: 1348 - LIVING WITH HEAD INJURY: What It Feels Like to Have A Head Injury? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: LIVING WITH HEAD INJURY: What It Feels Like to Have A Head Injury? Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, brain, medical information, medical resources, Other articles are available ...
Views: 1684 - Online Counseling—Working Through Technical Difficulties - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Cynthia KunzeAs people become more comfortable with the various forms of online communication, many therapists are finding that their clients are now more open to the idea of participating in online counseling. It can therefore be seen as a logical progression that as the quality of communication ...
Views: 556(3 votes) - Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Publishing Guidelines: I hope that the following piece may be informative to others. Other articles are available ...
Views: 755 - Bride’s Guide on How to Choose a Wedding Cake Design, Wedding Cake Toppings and Options to Decorate her Wedding Cake - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerBride’s Guide on How to Choose a Wedding Cake Design and to Decorate her Wedding Cake How do you describe your dream cake to your decorator when you don’t know the lingo? Read on for an overview of commonly used wedding cake decorating techniques and embellishments. Knowing what’s out there ...
Views: 2216(87 votes) - Bride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rosanna HallerBride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips Your wedding cake is sure to be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever serve. Many LDS couples cringe at the thought of spending $800 on a single cake – after all, haven’t we been taught to be thrifty? While you may not be able to take ...
Views: 2406(84 votes) - How to Choose a Wedding Cake Design-A Guide for Brides - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHow to Choose a Wedding Cake Design How do you describe your dream cake to your decorator when you don’t know the lingo? Read on for an overview of commonly used wedding cake decorating techniques and embellishments. Knowing what’s out there can help you to choose your ideal design when you ...
Views: 2837(82 votes) - Getting Children Organized - It IS Possible! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)As parents, the tendancy is to want to give our children the world, but what many may not realize is that by not instilling boundaries, children are set up to be spoiled and never satisfied. If you currently feel out of control and in a power struggle with your children, don't worry, with clear ...
Views: 1516 - Your "Power" is in Positive Thinking. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Nicholas LimWhen I was in secondary school, my father introduced me to positive thinking and having a positive attitude. He insisted that I read all the books by Norman Vincent Peale who was the progenitor of Positive Thinking (1952). Although it did not kick in at first, it did eventually after a few ...
Views: 1089 - Loughner: Psychology, Demonology and Presumption in the Body Politic - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiJared Lee Loughner is charged with killing six people and wounding others in the recent tragedy in Arizona. Days of media coverage has raised controversy, speculation and a sea of voices all trying to handle and assess what seems almost incomprehensible in a civilized nation. It has become ...
Views: 1199(3 votes) - 3 Easy Steps to Rocket Your Focus to Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhat if it could be New Years Eve everyday? What if we could simply forgive ourselves for what has been, refocus on what we want in our lives and then get excited? Would that make a difference in your life? Knowing that you had a chance to start over? The thing is you, do. Each year you ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - Getting to Know Who We Are - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Shirley GallupTo start taking responsibility for ourselves requires getting to know who we are. We take much for granted in our lives; the part we take most for granted is ourselves--who we are as individuals, and what we stand for, (believe in). The vast majority of what we believe, we have been ...
Views: 1483 - Redesign Your Reality - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI would like to introduce you to something called Redesigning Your Reality and it's all about changing how you perceive the world. This is something that I have learned with NLP and changed it slightly to come up with this concept. Reality Your reality is totally different from my ...
Views: 1865(6 votes) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHistory of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) Part I of this article shared the early history in the United States of bot Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers. In the early 1900’s wedding cake toppers or wedding cake toppings were made from glass, ...
Views: 2937(80 votes) - Types and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Wedding Cake Toppers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerTypes and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Toppers Article by Rose Haller Exclusively for www.WeddingCakeToppings.info and www.WeddingLDS.info Traditionally a wedding cake is located in a place of honor at the couple’s wedding reception. Usually the wedding cake is prominently and ...
Views: 3485(78 votes) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part I of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerA Short History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers-Part I The modern wedding cake is an out growth of wedding traditions dating back to the Roman Empire. Wedding cake toppings, also called Wedding cake ornaments or Wedding cake toppers, are the outgrowth of a number of old ...
Views: 3815(79 votes) - Walking with the Wound - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from John PayneFrom the depths of our deepest wounds emerge our greatest gifts. Similarly, contained within the fate we were given, emerges a destiny when we choose to work with the fate. However, destiny cannot emerge until our fate is submitted to. That means standing back and looking at everything that was ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Should adults be the only ones gaining the benefit of this - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Felicity BakerMany adults do this everyday... many do it twice a day. Actually I know of some friends who take time out to participate even three times a day. Why so much? Because they understand the benefits. With the benefits well documented doesn't it make sense to encourage children to ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - How to Decorate Your Daughter’s Bedroom - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Susan TicotinWhen a little girl is asked if she wants a bedroom makeover, her face lights up as she imagines her room transforming into this wonderful, magical place. Visions of everything from her favorite color to the beautiful bedding to all the wonderful pillows and fun accessories that will be just for ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - “This is Not the Way You’re Supposed to Meditate” - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from CHARLES GLASSMANIn my book Brain Drain, I discuss how meditation has allowed me to understand the workings of the automatic brain and put me in touch with the power of my mind for a richer, more satisfying life. This is why I have decided to share some meditations on my You Tube site. I record these ...
Views: 1176(3 votes) - Out of Darkness Into Light Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Daniel ToopsThe first thing you can work on to make the coming year a great one, is your belief system. Your belief system has the power to create and destroy your life. The way you view life and everything in it (people, events, information, circumstances) is all interpreted by your belief system. So, if ...
Views: 1128 - Out of Darkness into Light-- Part1 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Daniel ToopsWe are just days away from the new year. This is a very festive time of year just finishing up Christmas and Thanksgiving was just a few weeks prior to that. Though this is “happy time of year” I personally do not like the time between Thanksgiving and New years for two reasons: Dark and cold. ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - 2011: 3 Steps to Be Accountable to Your Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteTruth is, you already are accountable. You are the ultimate creator of all that you do, all that you experience. While you may not have created certain events in your life, you are the generative force behind what you have that experience mean for you. Have to allowed yourself to become the ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - New Year's Resoluions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Laurel ClarkAt the beginning of the year, many people get inspired … to lose weight, start a business, write a book, or fulfill some other desire. By the end of January, the desire may have faded, and by March it’s only a wish. How can desires become goals? The secret lies in creating a clear ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - My Essential Keys to Self Improvement & Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Chelseas DenHere are my three keys to better my self and stay motivated! 1. INSPIRATION. Inspiration is critical to staying motivated and improving oneself. If you are not interested in your business, your motivation level will never be high and you will not be able to sustain interest for very ...
Views: 831(2 votes) - The Difference Positive Thinking Makes - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Faizal NisarPositive thinking seems to be everywhere these days. The topics made it's way to television, books, and thousands of websites. With all this hype, you're left to wonder, does this stuff really work? The answer is YES it does. But the main issue is that people often misunderstand what ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Positivity Creates Rather than Ruins Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Paige GerstenBefore anything else, what do you understand about positivity? How can you be positive? It may be manifested through print scrub tops with jolly and optimistically made designs, if you are a nurse. Sidney Madwed says, “Plant the seeds of failure and failure will follow”. That is indeed true! ...
Views: 582(2 votes) - Supporting Emotional Needs For A New Year! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Steve BeamanClick here for the SBG Cast: http://tinyurl.com/256kqcg 2011 looks to be a interesting year on all of the paths which will put even more stress on the Emotional Path. The Financial Markets, the Political World, and all the others will create a need in America to have strong emotional ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Are You Psychologically Fit? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ken FieldsWe hear a lot about physical fitness. Every town has at least one, and probably several, gyms. You see people jogging around town and television infomercials are filled with the latest workout program or gadget to help you get into shape. There is no question that physical fitness is important. ...
Views: 4399(5 votes) - Stupid, Fat and Ugly. Or? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ken FieldsWho has not been called stupid, fat or ugly at some time in their life? And, who has not felt hurt by such comments? Even as an adult, to be called any one of those can be hurtful. And, also, to be called the opposite of any one of those would make us feel great. How would you feel if you were ...
Views: 2465(3 votes) - That House We Call Our Own - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnEveryone creates a mental house. It is a collection of mental images of where we are, who we live with, what we have done, where we are going, what’s holding us back and where we would rather be. George Bernard Shaw, Irish-born British dramatist said, “The successful people in this world are ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Three Deadly Self-Image Errors - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWilliam James, American psychologist, said, “There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man’s lack of faith in his true Self.” Maxwell Maltz, Canadian-born American plastic surgeon and author of Psycho-Cybernetics, said, “Self-image sets the boundaries of individual ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - 5 Easy Tricks to Enjoy Holiday Food and Lose Weight this Holiday Season! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kelly StallingsWhy do so many people set their expectations to gain weight during the holiday season? This is creating an unnecessary self-fulfilling prophecy. By preparing yourself for weight gain, you are setting yourself up to eat larger than normal portions and eat as if you might never see holiday cookies ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Five Steps for A Personal Inventory - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSPersonal Inventory the Most Important Step You’ve decided you’d like to change some things in your life. You may have already started making changes. Or at least you’re thinking life would be better if you changed a few things about yourself. We’re not talking about buying a new ...
Views: 1917(5 votes) - Make Small Commitments. Get Big Changes. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Michael JohnsonMichael Dalton Johnson Taking Care of You Drink plenty of water. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less that is manufactured in processing plants. Avoid eating food that is handed to you through a window. Live ...
Views: 1549(2 votes) - Self Improvement / Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from victoria .......Change your Life TODAY If we never made mistakes what would we ever learn and how could we ever get it right, let alone become experts? Sometimes we have to do the things in life we don’t want to do in order to know what we do want to do No way is the right way or wrong way, only what ...
Views: 1019(3 votes) - Gratitude Project – Sometimes the person we need to appreciate the most is ourselves :) - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Vanessa SimpkinsI acknowledge and appreciate myself today for… - Going for a walk in the woods and taking my camera and my hat! For exploring nature, following my intuition and playing in my genius all day! - For writing another great sales letter from the heart. - For getting all three important and ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - No Man Is An Island - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Shaya KassI just heard some fascinating research about positive psychology and cities. We all know the stereotypes. We all think that New Yorkers are brusk, perhaps even obnoxious. We think of Los Angelenos as friendlier if not a little shallow. And we think of Atlantans as very warm and welcoming ...
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