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- How A Low Self Esteem Will Ruin Your Love Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Seyi EyitayoA low self esteem will make it difficult for you to accept love from anyone else simply because, someone with a low self esteem already finds it difficult to love or appreciate themselves. Someone with a low self esteem does not know how to receive affection from anyone, especially someone ...
Views: 3612(1 vote) - Do Something Selfish Today - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebWhy help others? Okay, we know we are supposed to because our culture and religions tell us to. But we aren’t necessarily good at following those rules. So, why help others? It will make the world a better place. But so would driving less, not using so much plastic, etc, etc, etc. We know that ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Make Your Passion Your Business! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Gary PageSeventy percent of all workers hate their jobs. So says a recent Gallup poll. Job dissatisfaction not only causes absenteeism and employee turnover, but also contributes to lost productivity. Enjoying what you do can make the difference between merely getting by in business and excelling in it. ...
Views: 1062 - 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: 4198 - The Bullying Epidemic - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerAs I was watching yet another news story on bullying, I just wanted to crawl into the tv and say, “Why can’t you see the solution??” I felt like I had bought my glasses from a different store than anyone else! Our children are not born bullies…a phrase that I hope one day becomes a mantra for ...
Views: 2257(3 votes) - How to Prep your Home before a Vacation - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Yelena GertsenovaJust because you’re skipping town doesn’t mean the allergens, dust, and germs that live in your home vacate as well. You may keep diligent with a cleaning regimen, but extra special cleaning ensures that a truly restful and relaxing getaway. As important as shutting all the windows and locking ...
Views: 762 - Clutter Control and Yard Sale Benefits 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonDay 2: Clutter and Yard Sale Benefits Options to Clear Clutter: • Throw the clutter away • Recycle it • Donate it • Sell it How to decide what to do with your clutter: Get boxes or garbage bags Place each item into container for: 1. Garbage 2. Recycle 3. Donate 4. ...
Views: 5056(3 votes) - Overcoming Life's Challenges - Are you tired of it? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Noelyne JonesI've given up.....hoping that one day I will no longer have challenges to overcome in life. A few years ago I had got to the point where I was tired of the constant struggle to overcome the challenges that seem to continually come my way. Challenges at work, in my personal life, with my ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - 3 Simple Stress Relief Management Techniques To Help You Regain Your Sanity - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Sylvia DickensLet's face it. Many people do not practice stress relief management. Like you, they are too busy trying to keep their lives on track and moving forward. That takes a great deal of energy and focus. There's little time for relaxing. Basically, they are too busy managing their lives and, in ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - "Oh My God" - The Film that Asks the World "WHAT IS GOD?" - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Jenny MannionPeter Rodger set out across the world to ask the highly volatile question "What is God?". The result... a beautiful cinematic experience that educates, engages and touches the viewer and is immensely thought provoking. Rodger interviews people of many religions all over the world as well as ...
Views: 2684 - Ashtanga Yoga Poses – The sooner you get over them, the better … - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Yogacharya MichaelI did a Google Search for “ashtanga yoga pose” today, just to see what will come up. All ten first-page results gave me exactly what I didn’t want … It gave me websites about the wrong ashtanga yoga. There’s more than one Ashtanga yoga? No, not really … but in recent times the word ...
Views: 3784(1 vote) - Yoga Instruction Online … Bogus or Brilliant? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Yogacharya MichaelYoga instruction isn’t limited to the classroom anymore, thanks to the internet. The World Wide Web has opened up a whole new realm of yoga possibilities. Unfortunately, it has opened up a whole new can of worms too! Along with informative sites by knowledgeable teachers, there’s also a whole ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - You’re Attracting Your Next Experience Now!!! Kuan Yin's Law of Attraction and ‘Quantum Mind Karma’ - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Hope BradfordA minor dream here! A defining life moment there! In our every day life, experiences and dreams are not tied together in a neat bow. The sequence of events is not spelled out for us. Infinite font of wisdom, Kuan Yin, seeks to unsnarl the cosmic web of beliefs entangling humanity. Weaving Her ...
Views: 3389(5 votes) - Letting Go Of Clutter: A 3 Step Solution To Declutter Your Life - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Michelle GreeneTick Tock, Tick Tock. Does time seem to be speeding up the older you get? There may be an unlikely culprit keeping you stuck in life’s holding pattern – it’s physical and emotional clutter that has crept into your life over the years. In this article, I’m going to provide a three step ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - What Does It takeTo Live the Life You Desire? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Maurine PattenWhat does it take to live the life you desire? Definitely, having goals you are passionate about, focus, and self-discipline give you a good start. Also there are stages in life that are natural times for thinking about living the life you desire. Many of these times signal a transition which ...
Views: 1441(7 votes) - Make Time for Friendship - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from Royane RealDoes it ever seem to you as if it’s harder and harder to make new friends? Sometimes it’s our imagination, but sometimes it’s actually true. When we’re young, we’re surrounded with lots of other people who are the same age as we are, and who are going through the same things we are going ...
Views: 2524(1 vote) - 6 Simple Secrets On How To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen women find out that I am a professional organizer inevitably they ask if my home is organized. When I simply say yes then they ask me if all of my cupboards are organized. When I say yes they ask if my closets are organized. Again I say yes. My home doesn’t look like a page out of a ...
Views: 2631(1 vote) - I DON'T HAVE THE........MOTIVATION! - TOP 5 TIPS TO GET (AND KEEP) MORE MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallNot having the motivation is the last excuse we are going to destroy in our “I DON'T HAVE THE.......” series of articles identifying the causes of in-activity and helping you find your way around them. Apathy is something which affects us all in life and its root cause is motivation, if ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Are you a Control Fanatic? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you are, you might be hindering your advancement as well as the progress of others. It is okay to want things and to acquire success, but sometimes, we allow our personal goals and ulterior needs and motives to get in the way of overall growth. How, you ask? Just look around you, we are ...
Views: 1988(5 votes) - Bad Relationship = Opportunity for Growth - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan DerryLooking at any negative experiences in our lives as an opportunity for growth, rather than misfortune, will allow our lives to have an uphill rather than a downhill trend. When you use what you learned from a previous relationship to grow and mature you will be in a better position to form a new ...
Views: 1911(4 votes) - A Bit of Insight for the Summer - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Julie FarhaSummer is around the corner and it will be a zany few months. There will be many things going on in the world and in our own personal lives. It will be great! Yet it may be challenging to navigate at times. Wonderful opportunities will appear if we open our eyes, hearts and minds. Here’s a few ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - What does Memorial Day mean to you? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the United States, we are observing Memorial Day this weekend. I wanted to take a minute and share with everyone the significance of Memorial Day to me and, I believe, to all of us. On Memorial Day, we take time to remember all of the soldiers that died so that we can have our freedom. ...
Views: 4663(5 votes) - Some Effective Creativity Tips To Make Yourself Happy - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThink about those times when you have been at your more most creative. Those times when the hours seemed to have passed in just a blink of an eye, when you have been entirely lost in your own world of creativity, intensely focused and free-flowing. Ahh...yes, happy times, right? In a way, being ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - 3 Technologies That Will Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alex KnollAs a techie I am always looking for new and better ways to use technology in my life. Through these searches, I always come across some great ideas that most people don’t know about. In this post I will discuss three of these ideas and how to use these technologies to make your life ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - Focus on Prosperity - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniWhy is it that when you need money the most, it seems the hardest to get your hands on it? The answer is because, most likely, you’ve got most of your attention on the fact that you don’t have enough money. It’s an instant log jam in the money-attraction process and it’ll make anyone a nervous ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Life done right, some fun things to do - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ray TerrisLife done right, some fun things to do Life should be fun and exciting. It does not have to cost money to have fun. When you learn to experience and love the wonder of the world your life will be rich. Find an open space, park or countryside and go for a walk. Find a tree and say hello to ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - 5 Things I Believe about Leadership - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Billy ArcementThere are a myriad of characteristics attributed to great leaders in the literature on leadership. I’ve chosen five that are critical for everyone seeking to lead. Not fully appreciating or understanding the ramifications of not following these ideas can lead to misery for a leader. How do you ...
Views: 2542(4 votes) - Foresight is 20/20 - How to Sharpen the Clarity of Your Focus - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Kris CavanaughIt has been well stated that clarity accounts for 80% of success and happiness. If you’re a business owner or executive, and frustration is a big part of your day or week, it’s likely that you don’t have total clarity. If you’re not progressing as far as you should in your career or in your ...
Views: 1298(5 votes) - Introducing...You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jamie SmedstadHave you ever woke up in the morning, staggered over to the bathroom mirror, looked up and thought, “Who are you?” Then just as quickly, you put yourself in the normal distracted state. Teeth must be brushed, hair combed, shower, clothes, and then off to the daily grind. This pattern ...
Views: 1149(12 votes) - Fear Be Gone! - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Lisa FraserWhen you think back to when you were a kid, what did you want to do? Were there limitations on these dreams? Or were they huge dreams where you ruled the world, or were a famous movie star? What is it about childhood that allows such limitless, magical dreams? Lack of FEAR!! We start off ...
Views: 858(3 votes) - Isn't it Time to Live on Purpose? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonGod put you here for a purpose. He has a plan that is just for you. No one else can fulfill the destiny he has laid out for you. You have to know what your God-given plan is so that you can feel more passionate, alive, and free. So that you can live your life with purpose and passion. You are ...
Views: 1830(2 votes) - Change - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonWhen people see that word they instantly cringe. Most people don’t like change. Change is different. Change is new. Change is going down a path not known. Change is necessary. To effectively change your life, you have to change your mindset. You have to change from the negative to the ...
Views: 1991(3 votes) - Speaking with confidence – Promise yourself an upgrade with these 3 easy techniques - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ming Jie Tee1. Take a deep breath and take it easy Speaking with confidence is not going to be an easy ride, but you can make it. Before going up the stage, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Count to 5 (One one-thousand, two one-thousand…) and slowly exhale. This will help you to clear your mind and ...
Views: 1400(3 votes) - Speaking with confidence - 3 tips to help you in case my neighbor's son can speak better than YOU! - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ming Jie TeeEveryone probably have the mentality that you will excel on the stage, giving an excellent speech to everybody below. But when it’s time to go on stage, you get nervous and start having stage fright and that affects your performance. For once, you want to look for a perfect solution to overcome ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - Journaling: a moving meditation - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyExercise your mind-body connection An aspect of journal writing that is both fundamental and subtle is its use as a moving meditation. Like the ancient Chinese practice of Qi Gong, journaling can serve to provide a connection between the mind and the body. A holistic awareness of health ...
Views: 2768(3 votes) - Phobias People Have About Their Home - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Yelena GertsenovaHumans have a lot to be afraid of. Even though we are more capable at protecting ourselves than perhaps any other species on the planet, we are also aware of more dangers. Add to that our extremely complex and capable mind, and we are bound to get carried away by our fears sometimes. Many of the ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - What Course are YOU on? - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Russell ShippeeWhat course are you on? Are you consciously on any course? Or, are you drifting and going wherever the tide, the winds, and the currents take you? If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you get there? Just like your life, a ship can change it’s course by one ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Corporate Stress Management - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Nicole AireyThe challenges, importance and impact of stress management in the corporate environment and an analysis of different approaches used in today’s market, and their effectiveness. According to research from Friends Provident in 2009, "almost two thirds of people (61 per cent) say they feel more ...
Views: 3069(3 votes) - 6 Tips for Working with Your Therapist - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Cheryl HitchcockTherapy is not an easy endeavor, but it is well worth the effort. Sometimes it is helpful to have an action plan for exactly how to work with your therapist and what to expect. Therapists and coaches are not magic workers, but rather people who provide guidance and the tools to help you get ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - God's Role in Your Transformation Process - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonGod’s role plays an intricate part in your transformation process. He has a unique plan for you. A plan that is strictly yours and only you can fulfill. You need to have the guidance of God to help you transform to the highest of your ability. You need God to open your eyes and see the plan He ...
Views: 2102(2 votes) - Transform Your Path, Transform Your Career - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonDid you know that God created for you a specific purpose, a specific plan? I bet you didn’t know that if you got your life in order and in line with God, that He will show you the career path He planned for you. Sound too unbelievable? It’s not. God is the creator of all things, the creator of ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - From the Inside Out - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonFrom the inside out….That’s what you have to do – cleanse from the inside out. To spiritually cleanse is a renewing process that will give you a brand new life. It will give you enlightenment, satisfaction, and a new energy you never knew you had. You will be renewed, refreshed, and ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Shadow Work - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonNo, I’m not talking about your shadow that you see on the ground when the sun is out, I’m talking about the shadows that you feed on a daily basis or even the shadows that you have hidden away in the depths of your subconscious. Shadows? Shadows what? Shadows who? You ask. Shadows are the blocks ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - Don't Stop Short of Your Blessings - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonThe one most single thing that can keep you from your blessings is pride. If you’re too prideful to see that you need to change some things in your life then you are cheating yourself. You won’t push through to your blessings. You’ve got to push through. A lot of people stop short of their ...
Views: 2014(1 vote) - Re-Modeling Your Life with NLP - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonEvery individual develops a way of interpreting the world and what goes on in it. This model establishes how things should or shouldn’t be done and what we believe is possible. For some of us, these mental models severely restrict our potential, our enjoyment of life, and our ability to connect ...
Views: 2201(1 vote) - 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) - Identifying With an Image - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinSo what do you think of yourself? We all have certain images of who we are and how we present ourselves to the world. And we all have an image of how the world sees us. When we are small we adopt a set of beliefs that are the driving force behind everything we do in our lives. These beliefs ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Control - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinSome of us are admitted control freaks, others of us claim that control is just not our thing. But the truth is that we all have ways in which we use control for various reasons. Usually the need to control a person or situation comes from a need or a sense of lack within ourselves. We need ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Acceptance - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinHow often do we truly accept what is? We can all probably think of many instances during our day when we do not accept what is. From our hair not going the way we want to getting stuck in traffic and being late for work. Why can we not accept what is? Usually, non-acceptance is accompanied by ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Answers to commonly asked questions about Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Nicole AireyCan I get stuck in hypnosis? Impossible! When under hypnosis you are always fully in control and able to open you eyes at any time, stand up and continue your day as normal after the session. Will my secrets be revealed? Hypnosis is not a truth serum. You are always aware of the process and ...
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