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- Focus on Listening - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2003 from Sandra Baptist -Do you really listen to others? Or do you simply hear what they're saying?"What's the difference?" I hear you say. Well, with the help of Carol Mc Call, Master Coach, this is what I've learnt. Persons speak to us and we don't listen! We hear them. We listen 25% of the time and hear and make up ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - The Ultimate Human Freedom - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeChanges in our life come disguised as the ultimate human freedom. Why? Because the ultimate human freedom is power to choose, to respond to change and not to remain in overwhelm, frustration and fear. Initially change does not usually appear as feelings of freedom! Based on my ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence and the Gentle Art of Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Susan DunnHaving just returned from a cruise, where I was seated nightly with a table of 10 stranger, I was reminded of the many definitions of ^emotional intelligence.^ When I ask laypeople what EQ means, they respond “common sense,” or “manners,” or “knowing how to get along.” These are good ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - Embrace the Moment and Learn To Be Happy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Denise DemaSimply by learning to embrace and live in the moment you can achieve the happiness that seems to elude most people. Simple living is a concept that most people can't imagine because the world is so complicated. Actually your world is what you have made of it and its pace has been created by you. ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 10) - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 1922 - Big Changes Come with Little Steps - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from John RobsonAre you longing for a major breakthrough in your life? To suddenly have all the qualities you have always dreamed of? Well, sorry, but life doesn't work this way. And actually, that's a good thing. Although we might want dramatic change, we wouldn't be able to cope if it happened. Imagine the ...
Views: 1921(6 votes) - How To Determine Your Life Purpose – 3 Guiding Steps To Help You - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 2 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). So, What is Life Purpose? Why is it So Important? It's feeling that there's real meaning to your Life and a reason for what you do. It's having clear direction and a driving force ...
Views: 1921 - Saving On Children Accessories: Tips For Parents - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaYou know children accessories are very expensive nowadays. They require food, dresses, and toys. They will push you towards economical draught in no time. So what would you do to prevent this. Here are some useful tips for you: 1. Always buy second hand clothes – whether it is your new born or ...
Views: 1921 - Are you truly motivated to end your emotional eating? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Julie SimonOf course you want to end your emotional eating. Yesterday, thank you. And while you feel motivated to give it the boot, somehow, somewhere you lose hold of your motivation most days and find yourself grabbing those cookies or that bag of chips or going for seconds. Perhaps you’ve convinced ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - Gratitude and Appreciation - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Erica BoersmaWhat do you think is available to you? What do you think you are worth? What do you think you deserve? We know as creator beings the answers to these questions lie within ourselves. Whatever we desire to create with an honest passion is what will become available to us. What are you receiving in ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - The Harmonising Times, January 2106: The Year for Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Creating Harmony in Your Life's email of indication. Our intention in this Harmonising Times is to provide our readers, friends and everyone else with foresight as to the influences impacting all our lives throughout 2016. So helping each to Create their Life of Harmony by assisting ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - The Power of Listening - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2003 from david grayListening I have recently rediscovered the power of listening. Why is listening so powerful? Listening is something we do every moment of every day. Even when you are in a room all by yourself, there are external sounds and internal voices which you could listen to. As well, in any moment ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - ULP or How Good Can You Stand It? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Joe VitaleRecently I gave a talk where I handed out copies of my books, audios, movies, etc, to each person who asked a question. The crowd loved it, as most crowds do. It was also an illustration of the power of giving. I told stories of my giving money to causes and people, and even a beloved car to ...
Views: 1919(3 votes) - You Are The Perfect Instrument - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Ranjana AppooYou are the perfect instrument for Spirit to express itself through. See yourself as a perfectly endowed spiritual instrument without limitations. When you do, you will find it easy, in fact natural, to expect the good that you desire and you will also understand that doubt simply obstructs ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Five Reasons to Move Out of the City Before Fall - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Richard Ruhling1. Fear of loss, especially financial loss is considered by many as the greatest human motivator. You could lose your home and it's contents by failure to act ahead of “economic collapse, 2015,”if the 36 million results on Google mean anything. When it comes to such events, a year early is ...
Views: 1918 - How to Get out of a Rut - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownDo you feel like you are caught up in the same old routine day after day and feel like you're getting nowhere? Do you feel like you are capable of having more, doing more, and being more? When we get the fact that God created us as human "beings" (not human "doings"), we will begin to ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - Chinese Horoscope Compatibility for Animal Signs - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Ladan LashkariHow much do you know about Chinese horoscope compatibility for animal signs? Do you know what your Chinese astrology zodiac sign is and what it reveals about you and your love life? Then this helpful guide is going to help you find out more. Since the ancient times, ...
Views: 1917 - Six Amazing Transformational Technologies that are Absolutely Free - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Catherine AumanA lot of people call me who can’t afford to pay for therapy. It’s true that many of the most powerful ways to work on yourself cost a lot of money. Psychotherapy, high priced seminars, bodywork, yoga classes, nutritional supplements, and seeking advanced training in your field will all improve ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - 5 Practices to Progress on Your Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresMany years ago, at an Al-Anon meeting, someone asked, "Are we human beings on a spiritual journey? Or are we spiritual beings on a human journey?" From A Course in Miracles perspective I would say we are spiritual beings on a human journey. Underneath the limitations of our humanity, there is a ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - Acting As If You Already Are - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleLearning How To Act As If - You Already Are © By Rick Gettle Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #14 Actors Do It For A Living A Good Actor Can Get Paid Twenty Million Dollars Just To Act As If They Were Someone Else In A ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - Contemporary Chandeliers Trends - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Anne MehlaThe term 'chandelier' often still conjures up images of ornate and old fashioned light fittings, complete with plastic faux candles and gold or bronze branches. Contemporary chandelier designs, however, are following a renewed design aesthetic that appreciates clean lines as well as whimsical ...
Views: 1916 - Daily Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneThinking back over last month, ask yourself what did you learn? From that lesson work out what you need to do differently in order to repeat a success or to avoid another mistake. Introspection is a great tool to build a better future for yourself. Look into your own actions, examining the ...
Views: 1916(4 votes) - How to make "Self-Improvement" Work Every Time! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Bob DoyleThere is an inherent problem with the approach most people take to self-improvement of any kind. There is a presupposition that there is something wrong that needs fixing. Perhaps it is true that there are areas in their lives that they wish to change. However, the mindset with which they ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - Krokodil | flesh-eating drug - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from joe bitA new drug is already terrorizing Russia and some European countries with it's devastating effects. This drug has the capability of killing a person in just 1 year, many users present devastating effects by just the first 2 months of use. Imagine the most messed up junkie you've ever ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - What You Are Made Of - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What makes us the kind of person that we are today? It is a number of things! Who we are is a combination of our past, present and future thoughts and actions. Let’s look at it more closely. Your past-regardless if you had a great childhood with only minor struggles or if you had a hard ...
Views: 1916 - Why Having a Goal Setting Template is better than a New Year’s Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Gary DalyThe key to achieving success in life is to have a goal setting template that you stick to methodically. It sounds easy to stick to right? Well, what’s easy to do is sometimes easy not to do. It’s only early days in 2013 and a new year is ahead of us all. It’s a time where a lot of people begin ...
Views: 1916 - Interesting Tips & Facts about the Grandfather Clock - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Caitlyn BellTimekeeping is an art that many have preserved for ages! This is where the clocks come into action. For many years, craftsmen have been creating beautiful clocks and watches. The cuckoo clock is one such perfect example where beauty meets functionality. However, the buck does not stop there. You ...
Views: 1915 - Variations of Banana Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWhen it comes to dessert, you might be craving for something sweet and creamy to complete the meal. It is tempting to eat the usual cold dish like ice cream or frozen treats, since these are readily available in stores. However, those who are health-conscious should opt for a more nutritious ...
Views: 1915(3 votes) - You Cannot Fathom Another Person - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2003 from Robyn SpeedIt is pointless to look at the behavior of another and try to fathom what is going through their minds. You can only view things through your own perspectives and not theirs. When you see behavior that is hurtful from one person towards another, it is your own thoughts and your own heart that ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - 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) - Jeannie Miller Helderman's As the sycamore grows Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Jennie Miller Helderman ISBN: 9780982773208 Publisher: The Summers Bridge Press When we hear about wife battering, we are most inclined to associate it with physical abuse. However, as revealed from Jennie Miller Helderman's As the sycamore grows, there are several other ways to ...
Views: 1911 - Looking to the Stars and Planets Reminds You of the Energy within Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHave you been dealing with low energy? You may have noticed the strong power being output in the universe and therefore, perhaps it is taking a toll on you. None of us is exempt from the energy in the universe. Each human is made of not only a physical body, but also a spiritual soul that emits ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Personal Development: Take Real Action to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Willie HortonLots of people don’t like where they’re at in their lives. Some regret their missed chances – my grandmother used to repeatedly tell me that she wished that she was 18 again! The male “mid-life crisis” sees many such disillusioned people trying to re-find their youth – often with the help of a ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Help Store the Vape Juice for a Long-term Use - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Ron SpencerPeople, who are into smoking or used to smoke tobacco long before are more curious to know all about the e-juice. E-juice is the main component to give the cigarette like feeling and sensation. Hence, the elements used for producing liquids and method of store them is the most searching topic ...
Views: 1910 - Motivational Songs and Me - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jonathan MatthewsAs early as I can remember, motivational songs have always been a big part of my life. Looking back, I can recall all those hours as a child that I would spend singing and listening to everything, though...There are so many great memories of the whole family dancing around while Father played ...
Views: 1910 - Credit Card Company Tricks You Need to Know About - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnThere are lots of things credit card companies can do legally that are unfair and that leave you in the lurch if you're not aware of them. For more information, go to http://www.bankrate.com where these facts come from. 1. Bait and switch. You think you're applying for a credit card with ...
Views: 1908 - Improving Self Confidence In 5 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Neelima ReddySo you’re confident. This doesn’t mean you’ll always stay as confident as you are now. Time changes and whether you like it or not, people grow and they can grow better than you if you don’t develop yourself. Improving self confidence is one way for you to avoid being left out and to stay at the ...
Views: 1908 - A Sound Mind For A Sound Body - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James DownieWhen it comes to dieting, weight loss and achieving an overall healthy nutrition, we are well aware of the staples: Get enough rest, make better food choices, drink enough water, move more with an exercise regime. We may not realize it though, but our thoughts also play a pivotal role in ...
Views: 1907 - The Internal Cause of Migraines - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Sally MarksI have always enjoyed being around children. I admire their honesty and openness. My grandchildren are two and four years old. They see wonder in everything. In fact, Briannah, the younger of “the girls” as I call them, “wonders” about everything. She is always asking “why?” The apple didn’t ...
Views: 1907 - Things Most Painters in Kingaroy Will Never Say To You - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Ron SpencerIn case you are looking to renovate your house, painting it must be one of the topmost tasks you’ve got to undertake. But painting a whole house is not a cakewalk which is why it’s imperative to hire professionals to do the job for you. But herein lays the main problem because every painter is ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - Transforming Your Ego Into Your Amigo - Learning to Love Your Inner Menagerie of Personas - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comIn the past I have been appalled by the embarrassing antics of my ego. I've felt like a mortified mother in a supermarket with a little monster who was acting out. To that little monster, the mortified mother was "the Momster", trying to control and subdue it with criticism and shaming. I used ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - 6 Steps to a Clutter-free Computer and a More Productive You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to the National Association of Professional Organizations, research shows a direct correlation between productivity and clutter. When clutter and chaos are on the rise, profits and productivity decline. While the mantra of the day may be "go paperless" that doesn't mean your ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - What to Do to Avoid Carpet Yellowing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanYellowing of carpet fiber is often perplexing to the consumer and the carpet professional alike. Consumers often insist yellowing is a result of a manufacturing defect and the carpet professional has a difficult time convincing the consumer otherwise. Yellowing of carpet fiber has become more ...
Views: 1905 - The Wisdom of the Body - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Patrick MarsolekBody and Ideomotor Signals As you focus on your breath, you calm your mind. A calm mind allows you to perceive what is alive and active in your larger body. Your body is the primary channel through which the unconscious manifests in your awareness. It’s easy to observe your body as external ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - What do Procrastination, Snow White and Perceived Obsolescence have in common? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesOK. You’ve taken the time to examine your life as it is today and discovered the small hidden joy within; the want not should of what you really want to do! Exciting isn’t it? But after following all the steps and making a plan you still find yourself procrastinating and several of the ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - How to Effectively Communicate - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie Communication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - Real-World Self-Defense: A 2-Sided Approach For Mastering Personal Protection - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Jeffrey MillerMost people, including karate and so-called self-defense experts really don't know where to start when it comes to mastering the ability to protect yourself against a real-world violent attacker. This article takes a look at the two-fold approach that I suggest for clients who are serious about ...
Views: 1902(9 votes) - 6 Simple Life Coaching Tips to Avoid Wasting Time in the Morning - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf you’re someone who hates waking up early in the morning, then it must be a real struggle for you to get out of bed and start the day right after sunrise. Well, waking up in the morning is a tough challenge even for a morning person actually. Below are some tips we hope you find useful if ...
Views: 1901 - Five Areas of Healthy Change - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantThere is something wonderfully reflective about a new year: it's another chance to get it right. At the beginning of each calendar year I separate my life into five important areas: physical, emotional, professional, familial and spiritual. I analyze honestly how I'm doing in each category - ...
Views: 1901(4 votes) - 5 Hacks for Instant Charisma - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyCharisma is usually seen as something that's innate. After all, most people would think that you just can't fake charisma. In reality, there are some very real tips that can help you to fake it until you make it. Below are five hacks that will give you instant charisma in any situation. ...
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