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- Losing Your Job in Today's Economy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghGotta Let You Go… Now What? Those words (or just the fear of hearing them) haunt just about every job holder in today’s “deadsville” economy. Losing a job is a real possibility these days even for long-time loyal employees. I cannot begin to alleviate your pain if this has happened to you ...
Views: 1334(3 votes) - Get Out of the Way - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy two oldest kids have been invited to take part in a Model United Nations program at the UN in New York. My wife and I are excited about this but our kids weren’t so sure. Specifically my oldest was (and usually is) suspicious of anything that adults organize on his behalf. In fact the mere ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Be True to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the concerns that I had before I decided to take my life (and my family’s lives) in a completely new direction was what people around me might think. You know what I’m talking about. For some folks being different comes easy. For those of us who grew up among the cliques and ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Meeting New Friends - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAs we travel across a continent we inevitably make new friends. Some are just fleeting. Others last a lifetime. At our current campground in southern California we have met and made a new friend who has had quite an impact on both the kids and the adults. Our new friend’s name is Kindle. ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Inspiring Families - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghInspire Your Family; families don’t really exist until they “connect.” Personally, I don’t define a family by who its members are or even by how those members might be related to each. I define a family by how it behaves and by the degree of connectedness and cohesion between its members. Even ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Menopause Symptoms Eased with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Renita HerrmannIt's been in the news often, lately. Some seem to suffer inordinately. But they do not have to suffer, nor do they have to take HRT. Many women call or come in to my office with problems associated with the end of menses. Menses in homeopathy is very close to the vital force; although we can ...
Views: 1587(7 votes) - 5 Top Tips For Stress Proofing School Mornings - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Julie PhillipsDo you yearn to have a stress free school morning, but find you are swimming against a tide of lost shoes and unfinished homework? These five simple, yet effective tips will help you move towards a more relaxed start to the day. 1. Get ready for the week day – use a couple of hours on Sunday ...
Views: 1126 - The Fall Flurry Kitchen - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyThere's no doubt about it, the fall brings a flurry of activity into our homes. There's sports practices and games, clubs, school, and handfuls of other things going on. Although we love it, we can get a little overwhelmed if our homes can't keep up with our lifestyles. This is a great season ...
Views: 823 - How to Journal Through Sickness to Health - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen you're not feeling well, when you're sick or have recurring aches and pains, probably the last thing you think of is journal writing. But the fact is that journaling for the health of it can be an excellent starting point for a voyage of discovery about what your body is trying to tell ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - Embracing Your Inner Warrior - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghEmbracing My Inner Warrior They say that you can do anything in Vegas. Well, apparently, you can. My older kids noticed a brochure on the tourist racks for a place called “The Gun Store.” Yeah, I know a gun store? “But dad, they have all of these uber old guns from World War II and stuff and ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Be the Best You Can Be - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghBefore you can even begin to reorder your life, you must surrender. Most people cringe at the thought of surrender. We are fighters. We don’t just give up. I am not suggesting that you surrender to others. I am suggesting that you surrender to yourself. You don’t have to like your life or ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - Life on the Canals of France - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLife on the Canals of France Cruising the Canals of France by Barge Bill and Nancy were a Maryland couple who decided to hang up their conventional lifestyle and try something new. Their first adventure was moving aboard a sailboat and traveling for two years from the Chesapeake Bay to ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Travel Is A Family Education - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFamily Travel Is Education. Today I watched as scientific data confirmed that the planet Earth had been split into pieces and vaporized. You see my family and I spent this afternoon at Meteor Crater in Arizona; the best preserved crater of its kind on Earth. The Apollo astronauts trained here ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Take time for You - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghSometimes life seems so complex and chaotic that we really have no idea where to start to wrest back control over it. It may be necessary for you to take a personal time out. This time out may be with family and/or friends; like a vacation. However I believe that you really need to spend some ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Double Trouble In New Jersey! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Terry WeberThis is the story about how a small, practically unknown town in the pine barrens of New Jersey got the name: Double Trouble. They say this small cluster of houses, barns, sawmills and sheds in a crossroads village in the backwoods of the flat pine barrens (near present day Toms River) got its ...
Views: 1795 - Who is on Your Wellness Team? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWho is on your Wellness Team or, your “W-team”, as I like to call it. First of all, you should be the biggest player on your team and your biggest fan! All that said, I love the following quote: “Professionals have coaches – amateurs don’t.” Anonymous You don’t have to do it alone, ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Anger - A Powerful Force We Can Direct & Control - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Krystal KuehnAll sorts of things can trigger irritability in people, from minor traffic jams to major headaches. Everyone gets upset or annoyed sometimes. We all have lost our temper and reacted without thinking. We have succumbed to anger that drives us to say and do things we normally wouldn’t. And it is ...
Views: 2522 - 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) - Live and Let Live - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLive and Let Live “There will always be war, famine & poverty as long as anyone believes that he has the right to impose his will on another.” I wrote that on Twitter a few weeks back and it seemed to resonate with some people. That sentence is my conclusion of what people like you and I must ...
Views: 1793(2 votes) - Leaving the World a Better Place - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the mottoes that I like to live by goes something like this: “Leave the world a better place than you found it; your community a better home than when you arrived and others happier than when you met them.” This is the message that I hope that my kids will live by. It is simple and can ...
Views: 2915(2 votes) - 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 - You Can Let Time Stop Managing You - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Eva GregoryDo you often wonder where your day has gone? Does your "To Do" list frequently have as many or MORE items on it at the end of the day than it did at the start? Do you feel overwhelmed and stress is becoming a familiar companion? If this sounds like you recently, putting some time management ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - Consider Your Circle of 4 - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Steve OlsherAs you embark on your journey of becoming who you were born to be, consider those you choose to travel with. A vital component of your success is establishing a Circle of 4 that not only encourages you to reach your full potential, but also accurately reflects who you want to become. Your ...
Views: 1437 - Baby Step #1: Commit to Change – The First Simple Step Toward Creating a Business & Life You Love - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Nanette SaylorAre you ready to lead a life that is different than the one you are leading now? What will it take for you to stop doing what you’re doing and start living the life of your dreams? Most will agree, it takes you engaging your energy and committing to change. You can’t get different results ...
Views: 2144 - What Are Your Core Values? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWe often hear of core values for companies or corporations, but what are your core values? Whether we know it or not, each of us has our own set of values. They are what determine which aspects of life we regard as important, and greatly affect how we deal with day-to-day situations. Our social, ...
Views: 2949(1 vote) - Self-Centered & Demanding - When It's All About Me - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnTo be demanding isn’t all bad, but there are many ways in which it can be unloving. It is one thing to be persistent in asking or requiring something, but excessively demanding one’s own way regardless of others’ rights or how they are treated indicates self-centeredness. Overly demanding people ...
Views: 14917(2 votes) - The Words of the Wind - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe words of the wind; can you hear it? Listen to the little sounds. They carry the most powerful messages. As I grow more mature and learn to ignore the background noise that is the majority of my life I hear things. I hear simple things; natural sounds like those of the wind and the rain ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Family Freedom Now - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFreedom; today, my wife kids and I declared our freedom. My wife and I made a huge decision today. We had a meeting scheduled with our kids’ teacher at school. The Head of School was also there. My wife and I were supposed to talk to them about getting our kids re-enrolled and back into the ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Freedom; Is It On the Wane? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFreed As we live our lives, freedom is singing its sweet music in far off Iran. The younger generation there simply refuses to accept tyranny over their lives any longer. When I watch these brave souls fighting this tyranny in the streets of Tehran and elsewhere; I realize that freedom is ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Is It Just a Tummy Ache? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghA Tummy Ache For some time now, my daughter has had a tummy ache yet she rarely complains about it. Apparently it’s not much but it always seems to be there. Once in a while if I ask her how she is doing, she’ll say, “Fine. My tummy aches but that’s normal.” Of course, that is not normal. ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - All of Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Rhonda SimpsonDeath was my teacher last night. Our thirteen-year-old retriever passed into the other world, leaving a hole in our hearts that words cannot describe. And as I continue to grieve and am longing to hold her, a handful of questions continue to rise. Did I love her completely? Did I embrace her ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - The Right Steps for Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ade AdenekanInternet marketing today, no doubt, is the commonwealth factor for anyone who wants to eke out a good form of living in any area of human endeavor and far beyond the stretch of people’s imagination about 20 years ago because of the way it has revolutionized the brick and method methods of ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - ***Am I In A Relationship With A Controller? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Judith OrloffAs a psychiatrist, I have observed that relationships are one of the major sources of exhaustion for many of my patients. In “Emotional Freedom” I discuss how to deal with different kinds of draining people to avoid getting fatigued, sick, or burned out. It’s important to identify if you are ...
Views: 6222(5 votes) - ***How To Deal With A Narcissist - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Judith OrloffAs a psychiatrist, I strongly believe that it is important to know about the narcissistic personality so you can have realistic expectations when dealing with coworkers, friends, or family members who may have some of these qualities. In “Emotional Freedom” I describe how to recognize a ...
Views: 9821(3 votes) - Being a One Parent Family - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from PD RiversAfter a divorce a single parent can find him/herself in a pit of confusion.It is time to sit down and consider how your new family is going to function because that's what you are; a family. You may be missing one component that has been with you for a while but those of you who are left now ...
Views: 1777 - Saboteurs and Mood hoovers: how to deal with them - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Anna AparicioA friend of mine recently lost over two stone. She went to visit her best friend, who she hadn’t seen in a while, expecting a big reaction to her very visible transformation. What did she get? Nothing. No shock, no excitement, no recognition, no pat on the back, no “well done”… nothing. When ...
Views: 5285(2 votes) - Sanity Survival-PATIENCE, NOW!!!!!! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Eileen McDarghI admit it: I am a jack rabbit. I like to hop to it and get things done. Give me a project and I'll start immediately just so I can get it off of my to do list. The problem is, sometimes in my haste I make mistakes. I admit that I have no tolerance for voicemail doom loops. I have been known to ...
Views: 1244 - "How is it ?" - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Glenda Gibbs"How is it ?" Ponderings... by Glenda Gibbs How is it we view a doctor as God until he provokes us and then he's a quack? How is it we tell our children to be honest yet when we break the law or lie, our choices are exempt? How is it we endorse a professional athlete, a role model ...
Views: 2821(1 vote) - Managing your Stress - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsJust as the world’s economy weakens the entire global economy, stress and anxiety can weaken your entire body so learning to deal with stress is an important part of maintaining your well being and protecting your health. What is stress? Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting ...
Views: 1781(5 votes) - What About Your Savings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghIn today’s economic chaos how can any of us ever hope to earn enough to break out of our life rut and start living the good life? The good news is that you don’t need to. Instead, what you must do is refocus your life on living with meaning; rather than on making money while developing unique ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - How To Reduce Your Property Taxes - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from JOANN HICKSThere’s no arguing the fact that taxes are a big burden for most hard-working people. Aside from shady accounting, people like you and me usually don’t have much recourse in lowering our own taxes – the politicians and governments play their games and we have very little power. But what if I ...
Views: 927 - Summer Salads: Two Favorite Summer Salad Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like to make salads in the summer? Do you want to make some tasty summer salads, but are tired of the same old, same old? There are a ton of different summer salads you can make in the summer, so read this article for two favorite summer salad recipes! Why are people looking for summer ...
Views: 1676 - Potato Salad Recipes Without Mayonnaise: Top Three Tips For Making Delicious Potato Salad Without Mayonnaise - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YMany people are looking for potato salad recipes without mayonnaise. There are many reasons for people to do that, including wanting to try a new type of potato salad, wanting a potato salad recipe without mayonnaise and many more. If you are looking for potato salad recipes without ...
Views: 2524 - Beet Salad: Two Beet Salad Recipes That You Will Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like cooking and eating beets? Do you want to make an easy and tasty beet salad? Beets are tasty, but many people don't know how to cook them and how to make a beet salad. And because of this many people are looking for a beet salad recipe. The good thing about making beet salad is that ...
Views: 1796(2 votes) - Avocado Salad: Two Avocado Salad Recipes That You Will Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like avocados? Do you want to make a tasty avocado salad? Many people are looking for information on how to make avocado salad. The good thing about making avocado salad is that you can combine avocado with many different ingredients. You can make an avocado salad with cucumbers, shrimp, ...
Views: 1867 - Extreme Self Care - Taking Time For Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Eva GregoryIf you're like me, you're almost always on the go. Whether you're juggling projects at work, balancing your personal and professional lives, or being there for the people you love, your available time may constantly be stretched to the limits. When was the last time you really took some time ...
Views: 1172(3 votes) - 10 Tips: Maintain Your Weight While Traveling - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoHawaii people love to travel, especially to...VEGAS! Going on a vacation or being away from home gives you a sense of freedom. Sometimes this freedom ends up causing you to go off of your regular diet, eating things you never would at home and in amounts and frequencies you wouldn't ever dare. ...
Views: 3235(3 votes) - 10 Tips: Lifestyle Change Made Easy - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoWhen we think of lifestyle change, we think of something drastic or maybe even impossible. Many of my clients have felt this exact way. But by taking baby steps and really looking at the benefits, you will be able to make these lifestyle changes for your health. After a while it will become ...
Views: 3367(3 votes) - 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) - Milestone Article on Aura Reading - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Rose RosetreeLet's celebrate, all seekers of full Energetic Literacy. Because "After Dark" Magazine has just published the first magazine article EVER about aura reading. That's the first magazine anywhere in America (to my knowledge). The cover story is "Auras Explained: What They Reveal About ...
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