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- Walkthroughs: A time well spent before closing on a new home. - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from LJ AlbarracinWhen buying a new house, one of the most important steps before finalizing the home purchase is conducting a final inspection – otherwise known as a final walkthrough. Walkthroughs typically occur as early as a few days or as late as a few hours from closing on the home purchase. A home ...
Views: 604 - Making Nasty Normal - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryThe store clerk just stared back at me with empty almost lifeless eyes and said there was little they could do to stem the chaos and disarray. The people were left to wander and pillage at will. That was her response to the fact that many of the in store customers were so sloppy that they ...
Views: 1303 - Give Your Home a Great Renovation - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you someone who craves good design and beautiful scenery? Do you want to make the inside and outside of your home look as though it has been given a spectacular makeover? You can take control in making your home one that stands out and makes you highly proud. Here are ten things you can do ...
Views: 686 - Teenagers Self Confidence-Building Teens Self Confidence Today - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Raymond TehHere are some essential ideas and suggestions to build teenagers self confidence. First and foremost, just be yourself. If you follow these steps you will become a happier and wealthier teenager. You will have real friends who will always be there for you when you need them. You will have more ...
Views: 911 - Quick & Effective Steps To Easily Change Your Feelings (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Colin SmithWhenever we are experiencing problems it is due to our own feelings. If we keep feeling un-resourceful in the same situation this indicates our feelings have become habituated and we have had no choice in how we responded. This will change though won't it because you can find yourself becoming ...
Views: 619 - Discover 6 Great Ways To Invest In Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Kenn GohIf money can earn money, can time earn time? You only live a life for age 18, 28, 38, 48 and 58 once. Do you make any investment to yourself? Please remember that your future is your best investment. Do you sit down and think about what is your goals? Do you want to get promoted? Do you want to ...
Views: 488 - Do Nice Employees Finish Last? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Kelli SmithIt's an age-old question that comes in many forms. Do nice employees finish last? Is it better to be feared than loved? Does the squeaky wheel really get the grease? As much as the business world is portrayed as cold and heartless, it is not necessarily true that nice employees finish last, or ...
Views: 793 - Choosing Friends Wisely - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Leyla HurWhen I was a child, my father would often say to me "Leyla, birds of a feather flock together"… I did not understand what he was saying to me… I was a child. As I grew older, and was in high school, he would say to me; "Leyla, you tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are." I ...
Views: 1825 - Conscious Capitalism - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Steven SadleirFor the world to enlighten we must first enlighten, and bring this higher awareness into every facet of our lives including business. Capitalism affords the opportunity to aspire to achieve a better life, liberty and happiness, but all too often also breeds greed and corruption. At a lower state ...
Views: 977 - Self-care Strategies For Managing Depression, Anxiety, And Other Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Janel BallDepression, anxiety, and other emotional problems are issues that many people struggle with. Often, these problems interfere with everyday life and general well-being. I have read a statistic saying that 80% of the population in North America will suffer from some degree of depression at some ...
Views: 538 - Cut yourself some slack - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Leslie GailHow many of you feel that you have so many different responsibilities in your life, that you cannot possibly make it all work. You may be focusing on work obligations while trying to keep your household up and running. All of this running around creates a feeling of hopelessness. I have seen it ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - Succeed at Typing, School and other things Visually - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you want to improve your typing and study skills? Would you like to improve your memory and achieve every goal you set? A great way to do these things is to use plenty of visualization. Are you sometimes asked for directions? Would you like to figure out how to get to a particular street ...
Views: 591 - Affirmations for all areas of your life - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandAFFIRMATIONS FROM FLORENCE SCOVEL SHINN THE SHINN BIOGRAPHY PROSPERITY: God is my unfailing supply, and large sums of money come to me quickly, under grace, in perfect ways. TRUTH: Only that which is true of God is true of me, for I and God are one. HEALTH: Every cell in my body is ...
Views: 4502(1 vote) - The Burning Question: Woodburning or Gas Fireplace in Your New Home? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Penny Hull"Should we include a woodburning or gas fireplace in our new home?" Custom home builders hear this question often. To help homebuyers make this decision, here are a few things to consider: In many jurisdictions, the decision has been taken out of the homebuyer's hands. Many districts no ...
Views: 458 - Build Rapport For Better Communication - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Doreen Amatelli“I’m having trouble communicating with a colleague at work. He just doesn’t listen to me.” This is a common complaint among my clients. There are many reasons why two people can have difficulty communicating, and although it may be interesting to delve into those reasons, it can be counter ...
Views: 806 - Go Ahead... Stress About Deadlines - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliAre you a last minute Nelly? Do you find that you are always completing tasks in the nick of time? Is this a stressful time for you? When I am faced with a deadline, I persistently “stress” over the work that must be done by that specific date. However, I often do not take any action ...
Views: 1671 - Take A “Time-out” From Your Mind - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliWhen I was growing up my father would often help me with my homework, as parents often do. When faced with difficult math problems or deciding on a topic for an English paper, I would become very frustrated. The more frustrated I got the worse the situation became. My dad had an interesting ...
Views: 1418 - Choose Effective Words For Effective Results - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliHow many times do you find yourself saying “I should”? Maybe the better question is how many times do you find that you actually follow through on that “I should”? Well, don’t fret, a simple change is all it may take for you to change that should into a did. I would like you to consider your ...
Views: 1639 - 5 Ways To Stop Second Guessing Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Steve ErreyI remember breakfast time one morning, some 7 or 8 years ago. I was standing in front of an open cupboard in my kitchen, my eyes flicking between a box of Frosties and a box of Cornflakes, trying to decide which to have for breakfast. I stood there for 5 minutes, until - utterly frustrated - I ...
Views: 1951 - Regrets - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Denise VogelHow to Deal with Regrets “Regret – to remember with sense of loss or feeling of having done amiss; to wish otherwise” - Chambers Dictionary “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again to few to mention” Frank Sinatra, My Way How many people can say that? Have you any regrets? What do ...
Views: 828 - Stop Hiding Out And Playing Small On Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello”Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.” Marianne Williamson Has your business suffered because you have been hiding out and playing small? Has fear, shame, guilt, or abuse from your past ...
Views: 2494 - What Is Sociology Dissertation? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Maki KopperSociology dissertation can be based on a range of topics related with the field of social science and sociology like social justice, social offence, social wellbeing, community work, family and lots of other topics. The title of the Sociology Dissertations is very vital. Sociology dissertation ...
Views: 488 - The Psychology Of Guilt - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Mark Ivar MyhreGuilt exists as a fabricated emotion. It holds little or no realness. It's hard to call it a real emotion. You see, a real emotion is one that has both a positive and a negative side. Love, fear, hate, anger, sadness, happiness and so many other emotions all have both a positive and a ...
Views: 2863 - Do You Want The Feather Or The 2 x 4? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Gayle McWeeneyEvery minute of every day, from the day you were conceived, you have been changing. Cells are born to replace the ones that age and die. Your senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli, providing new experiences that change our minds and our muscles. Thoughts arise in our minds, changing the ...
Views: 846 - How To Pick Self-help Resources That WORK - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachEACH YEAR, hundreds of "revolutionary" self-help books, articles, groups, and programs appear on a wide range of human stressors. Publishers and producers keep churning them out because (1) the old ones don't work for long, and (2) the needy, hopeful public keeps the cash registers ringing. A ...
Views: 2561 - How To Legally Prepare For Natural Disasters - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Carrie CriadoNatural disasters have caused havoc in more than ten states in recent weeks. Tornadoes swept across Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina causing damage and loss of life. Twisters were also reported in Texas and out West in ...
Views: 484 - Connections Are Good For Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Sue Urda ~ The Connections ExpertHave you ever noticed that the people who have lots of connections to other people seem to be more healthy and happy than those who have few or no connection to others? This is no coincidence. Connections are the essence of life. At a very basic level, it is our connection to other people ...
Views: 2052 - How To Push Through Your Fear To Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Alison FadoulI recently had the opportunity to attend Mark Victor Hansen's Mega Book Marketing University in Los Angeles. You might know him as the founder and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series. When I was presented with the opportunity to attend the conference, fear set in ...
Views: 1024 - Sandwiched Boomers: 6 Ways To Beat The Blues - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergYour thoughts are mental products although they don't necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. Some people can't help but wear their hearts on their sleeves. Others are more able to manage their emotions and function as if everything is fine. ...
Views: 1178 - How To Legally Prepare For Natural Disasters - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Carrie CriadoNatural disasters have caused havoc in more than ten states in recent weeks. Tornadoes swept across Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina causing damage and loss of life. Twisters were also reported in Texas and out West in ...
Views: 420 - Cellular Memory: The Impact of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue HeldenbrandEverything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to become out of balance. When we are out of balance illness and disease may occur. You are what you say, think and feel. Are there ideas or attitudes that you have ...
Views: 3427(4 votes) - Build Up Self Confidence - How To Quickly Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Raymond TehAs an ordinary human being, we are not always to be right and perfect. Therefore we shall build up our self confidence now to cope with all of the obstacles that we might face later. But we need to have positive attitude towards building our self confidence because instead focusing on those ...
Views: 711 - Ten Ways To Wreck Your Credit - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Kathy Jo PollackAfter many years of talking with consumers about credit, I have come up with my list of the Top Ten Ways to Wreck Your Credit. No doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects all of the major areas of our lives, good or bad. It can affect where we live and work, and our ability to ...
Views: 2975(6 votes) - The Artistic Secret to Greater Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Judy Rey WassermanWe know that visualization and prayer works – but intuitively also know that some secret key or keys are missing. After initial success with spiritual and psychological success secrets and wisdom, including prayer and meditation, positive thinking and visualization (including the Law of ...
Views: 1110 - Home Buying Check List Guide - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Build WritewellHome Buying Check List Guide Key Considerations For Home Buying Success Are You Considering Buying a Home? Buying a home is an important decision to undertake. When buying a home to achieve success there is a requirement of a few key home buying elements stated for you in this check list ...
Views: 1091 - Money- Learning How To Cutback - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Francis HoseinCreating a new habit of cutting back in spending for many people is very hard and you maybe one of them. Your emotions play an important role in your buying and in you cutting back. Why you spend? It is not good enough to say you are going to cut back in your spending. It is important for ...
Views: 668 - Benefits Of Availing Support For Antivirus - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Andrew LehrenYour precious computer encounters a new virus each day. This causes your personal information store on the PC's hard drive comes under threat. Computer viruses are malicious programs that can spoil functionality of your computer system through a variety of ways. The tactics can include sending ...
Views: 614 - Dealing With Difficult People - Can Love Conquer Difficult People? - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Michael LeeDifficult people are a dime a dozen. Dealing with them might make you avoid these very people, even if they are loved ones. We know we love them, but they just have heartache-inducing behavior at times. The good news is that there are effective ways in dealing with difficult people. It actually ...
Views: 964 - The Divine Heart - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe HurleyThe human heart is amazing in its ability to experience love, wisdom, compassion, and caring. The human heart is amazing in its ability to experience sadness, disappointment, and sorrow. Living life with a full and open heart means opening to it all and accepting the passion, mystery and flow ...
Views: 1452 - Bored To Death? - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Andrew LawrenceBoredom can be boring. Boredom can also be dangerous. Too much boredom, extended boredom, can lead to depression, isolation, physical ailments, weight gain, weight loss, loss of libido, drug and alcohol abuse and even suicide. How can you prevent boredom? You can’t. Everyone will occasionally ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - What You Secretly Expect Tells The Real Story - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Keith MatthewI traded stock options for 4 1/2 years during the late 1990s. It wasn’t just any four years though. I traded at the very peak of the dotcom craze. That means I rode the whipsaw of a snake called the stock market right to the very top and then sharply down. One thing that became very ...
Views: 1346 - The Perfect Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryI once had a very close friend Gene who asked me to share information with him that would create his perfect living experience. Not discounting the natural negatives and circumstances I tried. Several years later he walked up to me and exclaimed that we had come as close as possible. He felt ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - The Healing Potential Of Nature Photography Art - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from H. Veronika GaiaLike many people, I experienced years filled with personal challenges. For me, the challenge concerned my health. I spent endless hours in waiting rooms for doctor appointments and medical tests. The traits of hope, trust, perseverance, courage and faith became relevant and necessary ...
Views: 779 - Tell A Better Story About Yourself - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Keith VarnumEvery time we open our mouths, every time we write a line of an email or text message, we’re authoring our current story—and fashioning our future! Through the meaning and vibration of the words we use, we’re attracting the next events of our lives. We’re energizing our current reality—and ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - Face Fear - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rebecca RengoOne of the greatest obstacles we all face is fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the future, of the present. We doubt if we will be able to cope day in and day out. We doubt our medical care. We doubt ourselves. We live in fear. Fear immobilizes us. Fear does not keep us safe; it keeps us ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Can You Picture the Life You Want? - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Linda BinnsCan you imagine what it will be like for you, when you have the life you really want? • When you’re feeling slim, fit, strong, healthy, and full of energy - when all your aches and pains have gone away? • When your relationships are stimulating, supportive, close and ...
Views: 1219 - Building A Home On Your Lot - What Should I Look For When Buying a Lot? - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Penny HullBuilding a Home on Your Lot - Tips From a Custom Home Builder Buying a Lot – What Should I Look For? Land Cost: How much should your lot or homesite cost? It depends on your total budget. How much do you want your total mortgage to be when the construction is complete? The cost of land ...
Views: 1132 - ERRONEOUS UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Jack PrinceA recent article in our local newspaper carried the title �Dream job offers that just lead you on�. It spoke about a job offer being made and then revoked and how that put the prospective employee in an awkward position. The article posited the following ...
Views: 1290 - 14 Tried And True Gas Savers, Tips - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was a little girl we lived in a town of 1200 people in Oregon. An uncle came to visit and was horrified at the price of gas in our little town. I remember it was 41 cents a gallon and he said it was 21 cents where he lived. That didn't mean anything to me then but the high cost of gas ...
Views: 729 - Letting Go Versus Hanging On - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Ellen BessoAre you someone who likes to hold onto things? By this I mean your emotional hurts, slights, wounds, upsets? I am. Certainly I’ve improved a lot over the years, but I’m not there yet - not even close I’d say. Lately things have been coming up in various ways to help me dissolve ...
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